While reading Mukhya Upanishads, I found there are many verses that say who does upasana upon Brahman or Om, is led up or reach/attain to Brahmaloka. Example: (Verses from Sanskritdocuments and English translations from scared-texts): Prashnopanishad 5.5: यः पुनरेतं त्रिमात्रेणोमित्येतेनैवा...

In Gujarat as well as other states like Maharashtra there is a tale " Hari ichcha bhali hashe" or "Hari's will shall be for good." What is the reason/myth/story behind that?

The Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh has a hanging pillar. Is there any religious or spiritual significance of such a structure?

Hanuman had sat on the flag of Arjuna's chariot during the Kurukshetra war. But, what was it for? There was not even a single instance in which Hanuman played any role.

Which is the largest Hindu temple (in terms of area) in the world? Some say it is Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Although, others say it is a Buddhist temple.

This wiki article claims that As it is believed that Ne Muni established Nepal, some important priests in Nepal are called "Tirthaguru Nemuni" Is there any more details available about the saint? Do any scriptures mention him?

This website talks about the features of a Hindu temple Worshippers consider that energy flows out in all directions from the garbhagriha, and this is reflected in the architecture of the surrounding parts of the temple. Is this just a belief? Or, is it related to the architecture of th...

Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha are considered as the four goals of life according to Hinduism. One might argue that Moksha is the highest amongst all four. In the remaining three - Dharma, Artha and Kama - which is higher? Or, is it even valid to compare them? Also, if Kama (fulfilment of desi...

The latest research by IIT Kharagpur and ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) has upgraded the date of the Indus Valley civilization to 8000 BC as compared to 5500 BC as previously believed. In addition, researchers have found proof of a pre-Harappan civilization that existed for at least 1...

Many western Indologists (Max Muller, Witzel, Flood, Anthony, Oberlies, Johnston) claim that Rig Veda can be dated to around 1500 BC. Although, this article claims that Rig Veda can be dated back to around 7000 BC. It also gives multiples reasons to support its claims. How old is the Rig Veda?

This page on Vastu Shastra says It is found that at the root of the progress and prosperity of the cities like New York, London, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc. are always the benedictory principles of Vastu Shastra. It is also found that as one progresses towards the North-East ...

What is known about the Kaustubh Mani that came out of the Samudra Manthana? This wiki article says that the gem is worn by Vishnu. Are there any texts which go into more details?

It is believed that Duryodhana knew that he was doing wrong but he continued doing so anyways justifying that it is his nature. Is there any account that explicitly mentions this?