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God’s Gothra

Gothra associates a person with his most ancient or root ancestor in an unbroken male lineage. For instance, if a person belongs to Vasishta gothra, it means that he traces back his male ancestry to the ancient rishi (sage

The New Year Plava and the Predictions

April 13th, 2021 is first fortnight’s (sukla paksha) first day (padyami, 15 days between new moon and full moon) in the first lunar month (Chaitra). This is celebrated as the new year for lakhs of people in Telugu and

Supreme Court Judgement on Cow Slaughter

On October 26th, 2005 the Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional validity of anti-cow slaughter laws enacted by different governments in India. 20 out of 28 states in India currently have various laws regulating cow protection, prohibiting the slaughter or

The Sacred Bath, Abhishekam

Have you ever wondered about the purpose of the sacred bath, abhishekam, to God? The ingredients used in this bath are generally five-fold: milk, curd, ghee, honey, and fresh fruits. It is not the typical soap and shampoo that