the most widely known and accepted story is that of Lakshmi being born out of the Samudra Manthan or churning of the cosmic ...

A character from the Ramayana, Ahalya symbolizes beauty and redemption, as she was transformed back into her original form by ...

Diwali is a time we thank Lakshmi for everything we have, and one of the ways we do this is by giving money and food to the poor. We call this dana. We also remember a story from the Ramayana ...

Apparently, this status was bestowed on Kubera by Brahma by reason of his severe penance, as recorded in the Ramayana. Diwali is the time when Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped together.

a sacred ritual where devotees seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, happiness, and peace in the coming year. According to the Ramayana, Diwali commemorates Lord Rama's triumphant ...

On the evening of Diwali, the Lakshmi Puja is a highlight ... The festival is rooted in the epic Ramayana, celebrating Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after his exile. The residents of Ayodhya ...