Kaki Pranayama: Kaki is a Sanskrit word which means crow and Pranayama means a breathing technique. In this Pranayama, lips are pursed and they look like a crow beak. Therefore, it is called Kaki Pranayama. Precaution: People suffering with low blood pressure, asthma, bronchitis and excessive mucus, should not practice this Pranayama. Kaki Pranayama (Crow Gesture): काकी योग मुद्रा Technique: …

Swami Sivananda was a responsible for promoting the philosophy of Yoga and Vedanta amongst the people of India as well as the world. He was also the founder of the Divine Life Society, apart from being the author of more than 200 books, on Yoga, Vedanta, etc. read on this biography to know more about Swami Sivananda and his life …

Swami Yogeshwaranand Saraswati was counted amongst the most popular as well as most learned Yogis of the 20th century. His life, which was spent mostly in the Himalayas, is the perfect example of extreme renunciation and asceticism. Yogeshwaranand devoted himself completely towards the realization of the soul and God. He was a major proponent of yoga and aimed at reviving …

As ‘Diwali’ – the festival of light – is to Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity, and ‘Navratri’ is to Durga, goddess of power and valor, Vasant Panchami is to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts. This festival is celebrated every year on the 5th day or ‘Panchami’ of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha, which …

National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas or Swami Vivekananda Birthday) is celebrated with the great joy and enthusiasm in India every year on 12th of January. It is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, maker of the modern India. It was first declared by the Government of India in the year 1984 to celebrate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda …

Saraswati Devi, who was on Maun Vrat for 30 years for Ram Mandir, will now speak during Mandir’s inauguration: Another saga of devotion for Shri Ram She will be breaking her maun vrat by seeking the blessing of Ram Lalla. ‘Ram…Siyaram’ are the first words that Saraswati Devi would utter as she would break her silence. The Pran Prathishtha or …

Annual Career & Health Forecast 2024: Anupam V Kapil Celebrity astro-numerologist Anupam V Kapil explains your annual moon sign forecast and its impact on your career and health Aries: Annual Career & Health Forecast 2024 An eventful year – after challenges till April, expect an overall gainful and satisfying year. This is a financially good year. Jupiter’s difficult transit till …

Pisces (February 19 – March 20): Pisces Yearly Horoscope 2023 Pisces Zodiac Sign Sign: Pisces Yearly Horoscope Element: Water Quality: Mutable Color: Mauve, Lilac, Purple, Violet, Sea green Day: Thursday Ruler: Neptune, Jupiter Greatest Overall Compatibility: Virgo, Taurus Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 Date range: February 19 – March 20 Pisces Traits Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, …

PART I – Martyrdom of Younger Sahibzadas Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh’s Family Martyrdom of Younger Sahibzadas: The brave and fearless Sikhs (army) of Guru Gobind Singh were engaged for months together in a prolonged battle with the Mughal army outside the Fort of Anandpur. Emperor Aurangzeb sent a message on oath that if the Guru and …

Utpanna Ekadashi: In North India, Utpanna Ekadashi falls in the month of Margashirsha but according to the Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka calendars it occurs in the Kartik month. In the Tamil calendar, the month is Aippasi while it is Thulam in the Malayalam calendar. Along with Lord Vishnu, Ekadashi Mata is also worshiped on this day. All Hindus who plan …