Panchami Journals

Fasting during Mahashivratri is a common practice among devotees, believed to have physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. The fast typically involves abstaining from food and water for the duration of the day and night, with some variations based on personal health and regional customs. The purpose of fasting is twofold: to detoxify the body and to calm the mind. By abstaining from solid food, the digestive system is given a rest, allowing it to cleanse and detoxify. This process can help improve digestion, boost metabolism, and promote overall well-being. During the fast, devotees often consume fruits, milk, and other easily...

"Om Namah Shivaya! On the sacred night of Mahashivratri, we immerse ourselves in devotion, seeking the divine grace of Lord Shiva. This auspicious day, celebrated on the 14th day of the lunar month of Phalguna, holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu traditions. It is believed that on this night, the cosmic energies align in a way that enhances our spiritual practices and allows us to connect with the divine more profoundly." Mahashivratri is not just a festival but a spiritual phenomenon that transcends time and space. It is a night of awakening, when the northern hemisphere is positioned to receive...

Till date, there are people who believe that mental health problems don’t affect them. But in reality, one in four people in the world is suffering from mental health issues, and one in ten youngsters is suffering from depression and anxiety. Suicide is one of the 10 leading causes of death and the root cause is people’s mental illness not being addressed at the right time. In India alone statistics say 14% of India’s population suffered from mental health ailments, including 45.7 million from depressive disorders and 49 million from anxiety disorders. So what is mental illness in the first...

Mental Health is an integral part of health. Mental illnesses are a wide range of Mental Health conditions that are known to affect your process of thinking, have behavioural side effects, and also affect your mood. There are various types of mental health disorders, some of which include, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addictive behaviours, and so on. The treatment of any mental health disorder should be given the same amount of importance as the treatment of any other part of your body. Raising mental health literacy and mobilising support activities are required to address the problem. Poor mental health...