Sanatan Archive

The final rites of Ratan Tata, the legendary industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, were carried out with full state honors on Thursday evening. Tata, aged 86, passed away on Wednesday night at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. A long list of prominent figures paid their respects to the business tycoon, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and industrialist Mukesh Ambani. Their presence reflected the deep admiration and respect Tata commanded in the business and political spheres.

In an unusual turn of events, a thief who had stolen a Radha Krishna idol from a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district returned it on the 1st of October. Alongside the idol, he left an apology letter explaining the troubles he had been facing since committing the crime. In his note, the thief confessed to experiencing a string of misfortunes, including his son falling ill, which he attributed to the theft. The idol, made from the sacred ashtadhatu (an alloy of eight metals), was promptly reinstalled in the temple after performing necessary rituals, restoring peace to the place of worship.

The sacred Tirupati Laddu Prasadam, revered by millions of Hindus, has now been thrust into a scandal of unimaginable proportions. The discovery of pig fat and beef fat in the laddu, offered at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, has shaken the faith of devotees. Instead of addressing the issue with the gravity it deserves, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy chose to dismiss the allegations by accusing the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) of “politicising religious matters”. Such a response does little to console the millions of Hindus who now feel betrayed.

In every corner of the world, women have proven that they stand shoulder to shoulder with men, mastering every field and undertaking roles once considered beyond their reach. Today, we spotlight a remarkable woman from Karnataka, whose determination and strength paralleled the legendary figures of Indian lore. She was likened to Bhagirath, who was said to have brought the Ganges to the earth, and Dashrath Manjhi, the man who single-handedly cut a path through a mountain in Bihar. Known affectionately as "Lady Bhagirath," this woman took it upon herself to address a critical issue in her community—the dire water shortage.

In a surprising turn of events that sparked immense joy and excitement, the small town of Mirzapur became the center of an unexpected discovery. While a local family was laying the foundation for their new house in the Chunar excavation, specifically in the Sheetal Dham area of Adalpura within the Chunar-Sikhar region, they stumbled upon an ancient Shivling buried beneath the earth. This remarkable find has not only brought a wave of happiness among the residents but has also attracted the attention of history enthusiasts and spiritual followers alike.

In an inspiring incident reminiscent of divinity's resurgence, mirroring the awakening of Bharat, a group of young boys playing by a river in Tamil Nadu made a groundbreaking discovery. "Our Gods are awakening from a long sleep, much like Bharat!" This statement, reverberating with many, heralds a revival of divine presence and faith across the nation.

In the quiet of the night on September 2, 2010, Bishnu Shrestha, a retired soldier of the Indian Army, was journeying home. He had hung up his uniform, looking forward to a life of peace after years of combat. The train, cutting through the dense jungles of West Bengal, was a capsule of calm, a stark contrast to the battlefields Shrestha had known. This evening, however, was destined to be more than just a ride home; it would etch his name in the annals of heroism.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose remains one of the most enigmatic figures of India's freedom struggle, often unrecognized by the annals of history and left to the margins by fate. Discussing him and the Indian National Army (INA), an organization that he passionately nurtured, invariably uncovers new facets and stories. Indeed, Netaji’s life and the experiences of his companions in the INA are shrouded in fascination and continue to draw keen interest from scholars and citizens alike.

In a move that has sparked widespread debate, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) announced on 2nd February its intention to consider the participation of Muslim "devotees" in Srivari Seva, the voluntary service to the deity at the revered Tirumala temple. This decision came to light following a request from Hussain Bhasha, a "Muslim devotee" from Naidupeta, during the TTD's monthly "dial your EO" program. TTD executive officer AV Dharma Reddy confirmed this development, stating that the organization acknowledges the existence of Muslim devotees of Bhagwan Venkateswara and is examining the feasibility of their request to partake in the voluntary services traditionally reserved for Hindu followers.