The caste system rested on four primary pillars, each linked to specific occupations. Brahmanas for scholars and priests, Kshatriyas for warriors, Vaisyas for farmers and merchants, and Sudras for ...

They must also feed Brahmanas, who are devoted to Lord Vishnu, with flour ground from barley. The Brahmanas who perform the rites on this day are said to attain Vishnu’s blessings, and is bowed to by ...

Sangam poets were given food by their patrons: roasted meat and toddy. There are songs praising chieftains who are generous, ...

Hindus believe that they have a moral responsibility to act in the right way and to make choices that are helpful to everyone. If a Hindu follows their personal dharma and the dharma within ...

He exclusively trained Brahmanas in the art of warfare. Despite being a Kshatriya, Karna, the well-known antagonist of the Mahabharata, sought Parshuram's instruction. Upon discovering Karna's ...

On this special occasion, drummers were summoned to perform music as Brahmanas bathed the idol and chanted mantras. This event is observed in a number of Krishna temples in Vrindavan. In devotion ...