Anika Choudhary

Radha is a Hindu goddess who is described as Lord Krishna's lover and the head of the gopis (milkmaids) during Their childhood days in Vrindavan. She was born in Barsana to Vrishabhanu and Kirtida. Radha is worshipped as the goddess of love, compassion, tenderness and devotion. She is a manifestation of the Goddess Lakshmi and is seen as the prime consort of Lord Krishna. Additionally, she is also said to be Krishna's female form. Radha and Krishna are therefore inseparable and hence Goddess Radha accompanies Krishna in all of His lifetimes.  During Radha and Krishna's childhood days in Vrindavan, it is said that they both used to meet in it's vast forests and dance throughout the night. Radha is described as a beautiful and attractive maiden whose heart only belonged to Krishna. Despite their true love for each other, they didn't marry each other because of a curse that separated them for 100 years. But this is a highly debated topic as it is also said that Radha a...

Ah! Spring has finally arrived! Today is the first day of spring season 2023. The temperatures are going to start getting warmer and more comfortable. The air is going to be full of the scent of blossoming spring flowers and the skies are going to be sunny and clear. The weather is going to go from cold and cloudy to warm and sunny. Buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies are going to be flying about in the air collecting the precious pollen from the bright colored flowers. Spring is a season that symbolises new beginninga, changes and life. The world is about to be awakened from the melancholy and chilly winter season and will be greeted with the beautiful season of spring. The animals are waking up from their long hibernation and the winter season has finally passed. I hope this spring brings happiness, oppurtunities and hope to the entire world. Happy First Day of Spring!

An infinite number of people have crossed the same path in life. Everyone goes through the same feelings regarding decisions they have to take to be successful in life and go through the same confusing question that many people might be thinking about now: "What am I going to do further in my life and what am I going to become?" Billions of people walk on the path to success but only a few footprints can be seen. The rest are invisible. The path would remain but the prints may fade and replaced by in due time. Some want to leave an impression to guide others while others would prefer to live peacefully by themselves. What is important- walk in your life with imprints or live peaceful without the trace?

Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring. This festival has also acquired many names such as 'Festival of Colors', 'Festival of Love' and 'Festival of Spring'. Holi celebrates the divine perpetual love of Radha and Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Radha and Krishna were the incarnations of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu respectively. Although most people believe that Holi is celebrated for the burning of the demon Hiranyakashipu's sister Holika, there is also a story stating that Holi was started by RadhaKrishna and here's how the story goes. As a baby, Lord Krishna had once drank the poisonous milk of the demonness Putna due to which the color of His skin was a very dark blue. Lord Krishna was afraid that the gopis and Radha wouldn't like Him because of His dark skin. Krishna's foster mother, Yashoda, saw how stressed Krishna looked and told Him to put his favourite color on Radha. Krishna followed Yashoda's advice. T...

Cows are a very important animal in Hinduism. They are so important that they are even worshipped. This information might come out as a bit strange at first, but the reasons for the importance of this animal will slowly become clear as you further read the blog.  In Hinduism, the cow is a manifestation of the goddess Gau Mata. The cow is seen as a sacred animal as it provides milk which is important for life. Often, the milk produced by the cow is even offered to Hindu dieties in temples and is used to make prasadam.  This animal is also a representation of Mother Earth due to its milk which provides nourishment to all creatures and a source of goodness.  These reasons mentioned above are a few of the reasons why the cow is important in Hinduism. In conclusion, this animal is a very revered animal in Hindu religion.

Maha Shivratri is celebrated every year in honour of the Hindu god Shiva. It is said that on this day, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. It is also said that on this day, Lord Shiva performs his divine dance called the Tandava. There are 12 shivratris every year but Maha Shivratri (or the great night of Shiva) is celebrated in between the months of February and March.  Maha Shivratri is an important festival in Hinduism and it symbolises the overcoming of darkness and ignorance. It is celebrated by remembering Shiva, observing fasts, chanting prayers etc.  There are many ideas as to why Shivratri is celebrated. Some believe that it is celebrated for Shiva and Parvati's marriage marriage, some think that Shiva performs the Tandava. But there are others who say that on the day of Maha Shivratri, Lord Shiva drank the Halahal poison which came during the churning the Ocean of Milk or the Samudra Manthan. Lord Shiva beheld the poison in his neck and because of this, he acquired t...

Time flies by really quickly. So quick that you don't even notice. When you finally do notice how much time went by, it's too late to make any changes. For example, whenever you or someone else is narrating your childhood story, you remember yourself as a little toddler. Just think about it. Think about how much time has passed ever since you were one. Yeah, it's been a long time, hasn't it? That is precisely why you should enjoy the time that you have right now. Have as much fun as you can. Live in the present. Leave the past alone. Whatever is happening, is just happening. If it makes you feel better, remember that nothing is in your hands. Just go with the flow of life. Although it is not always easy to look at the best side of life, do try to do so. Look back on the memories you enjoyed and be thankful that you have good things that you can remember and look back on. Everything happens for the best. The good things in life grant you good things to remember and the b...