From that point of view, the Goddess's Vajra holds special significance. It is the weapon of Lord Indra, the King of Gods. It is not a weapon. But it is held in the hands of the Goddess for the ...

Indra Jatra, one of Kathmandu's most important ... a fierce form of Lord Shiva, and the Living Goddess, Kumari. One of the unique rituals involves drinking rice liquor directly from the mouth ...

Celebrated as the festival of lights, Deepavali is one of the ancient festivals. The Pancharatra Agamam says Deepavali festival has been in existence through the yugas, starting with Krita yuga, said ...

Lakshmi is worshipped with lamps, and She visits illuminated homes during Deepawali in the month of Kartik, October-November, ...

The Indra Jatra festival marks the end of the monsoon ... Kumari, a young girl who is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal as a living goddess, left her temple palace and was driven ...