What are the spiritual benefits of keeping fast?

Fasting has its own importance in Hindu religion. This is a spiritual practice, which people do for spiritual growth and stay positive. Fasting also have various spiritual and health benefits. People regularly observe fast on different days such as Monday for Lord Shiva, Thursday for Guru Brihaspati, Friday for Vaibhav Lakshmi, Ekadashi and Purnima for…

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5 Foods considered pious in Hindu culture

Ever wondered why only a few fruits, grains and sweets are considered pious and can be used in Hindu rituals and offerings? Well, according to the Hindu traditions and vedic culture, there are several foods that are believed to be pious and these foods embody sattvic purity, divine grace, and this is why they are…

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