A zero shadow day is a day when the Sun does not cast a shadow of an object at solar noon. When the sun will be exactly at the zenith position. Zero shadow day happens twice a year for locations in the tropics (between the Tropic of Cancer at latitude 23.4° N and the Tropic … Read more
Who is a Rishi? and Who is a Sage? often these terms are used interchangeably When used as nouns, Rishi means a Vedic poet and seer who composed Vedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with the poetry of a sacred character, whereas sage means a wise person or spiritual teacher. While … Read more
The Perseid meteor shower is a spectacular celestial event that occurs every year in mid-August Occurs when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle. The comet orbits the sun every 133 years and sheds bits of ice and rock along its path. When these fragments enter Earth’s atmosphere, they burn up and … Read more
The Tilakam, a mark on the forehead, is a sacred symbol in Hinduism. It is often made with a paste of sandalwood, rice flour, turmeric, or kumkum (vermilion). The tilak is said to have a number of spiritual significances, including: Tilakam is also said to have a number of physical benefits, such as: Tilakam is … Read more