adishaktism

Radha Krishna Holi: Rare Legends and Spiritual Meaning Radha and Krishna are playing Holi Radha and Krishna became the eternal symbol of Holi through their divine leelas in the forests of Vrindavan, where love, playfulness, and devotion blended beautifully.   According to tradition, Krishna’s playful act of applying colour to Radha transformed Holi into a celebration of sacred love rather than mere festivity. Their Holi represents the union of the soul (Radha) with the Supreme (Krishna), where differences dissolve just like colours merge. Over time, temples and devotees began reenacting these divine pastimes, making Radha and Krishna the spiritual heart of Holi — a festival not just of colours, but of divine love, joy, and bhakti. Why Did Krishna Play Holi with Radha? Krishna is believed to have played Holi with Radha as part of his divine leelas described in devotional traditions and Vaishnava scriptures. While the playful Holi pastimes are not narrated in detail in the Bhagavata ...

Who is Goddess Lakshmi?  Goddess Lakshmi is one of the most benevolent manifestations or avatars of Adishakti , who grants health, wealth, everlasting name, fame, bliss, and all auspicious things to devotees.   She is the embodiment of prosperity, charm, beauty, restraint, and superior nature. Goddess Lakshmi Lakshmi in Sanskrit is derived from the root word “lakṣ”, which means 'to perceive, observe, know, understand' and 'goal, aim, objective', respectively. These roots symbolise: know and understand your goal. Goddess Laxmi is mentioned once in the Rigveda , in which the name is used to mean 'kindred mark, sign of auspicious fortune' – भद्रैषां लक्ष्मीर्निहिताधि वाचि bhadraiṣā ṁ lakṣmīrnihitādhi vāci meaning - "an auspicious fortune is attached to their words"   Lakshmi Sahasranama of Skanda Purana praises Lakshmi as Mahadevi (she who is the great goddess), Mahamaya (she who is a great illusion), Karaveera Nivasini (The Goddess Who lives in K...

Radha and Krishna's Marriage  Radha Krishna got married on the tithi of Phulera Dooj, which is the Dwitiya of Shukla paksha in the month of Phalgun in the Hindu calendar. Lord Brahma solemnised this celestial marriage at Bhandirvan (located near Mawat in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh). Radha Krishna's marriage Radha and Krishna's love is the ultimate symbol of devotion, transcending time and space, and they were eternally united as husband and wife on Phulera Dooj in the Dwapar Yuga. This celestial wedding of Radha and Krishna happened in the absence of society. According to the Garga Samhita, around 10 million confidential associates of the couple, which included Radha’s primary Ashta Sakhis, a few Gopis of Krishna, Gandharvas, Apsaras and Demi Gods, and peacocks, parrots, cows, rabbits, a variety of birds and monkeys participated in this marriage. Radha Krishna’s marriage gives more importance to "Parakiya rasa" (love without any social foundation) over...