Vanara Gita is a collection of hymns composed in praise of Hanuman by 38 Vanaras in Kishkinda. This narrated by Maharshi Agastya to all Rishis in presence of Indra and is written as part of Parasamra Samhita, … Read more
Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated on last day of Aswayuja month, which is a newmoon day (Amavasya). There are many events wrongly connected to this day in puranas and itihasas. One such event is return of Rama … Read more
Mathura Shahi Idgah Mosque was built by Aurangzeb in 1670 CE after destroying Keshavdeva Temple at original Sri Krishna Janmasthan. Lord Krishna was born in Mathura jail at midnight of 17-18 June 3229 BCE (gregorian calendar) on … Read more
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on wrong date by many hindus, even by so-called pandits and saints. Hanuman found Seetha in Lanka on early morning of a Tuesday. It was a Poornima (full moon day) with Moon in … Read more
Uttara Kanda, the 7th part of Ramayana is generally attributed to Maharshi Valmiki. Ramayana was originally composed as itihaasa in 6 kanda (parts). Bala Kanda of original ramayana describes Valmiki composing twenty four thousand verses and taught … Read more
Bhadrachala Ramadasu (Kancharla Gopanna) who lived during 1620-1680 CE, was arrested by Abdullah Qutb Shah in 1662 CE and released by Tana Shah in 1674 CE. Tyagaraja composed a song in early 19th century which made popular … Read more