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Urvashi

Urvashi

A celestial nymph (Apsara) known for her beauty and dance skills.

Usha

Usha

The goddess of dawn, who reveals beauty and truth.

Ushas

Ushas

The goddess of dawn.

Vagishvari

Vagishvari

A form of Saraswati representing mastery of speech and expression.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

A sacred day for devotees of Lord Vishnu, believed to be when the doors to Vaikuntha (Vishnu's abode) remain open for devotees.

Vaisheshika – School of Atomism and Naturalism

Vaisheshika – School of Atomism and Naturalism

Attributed to sage Kaṇāda (2nd-1st century BCE), Vaisheshika proposes an atomistic theory of the universe, categorizing reality into six padārthas (categories). It maintains that all objects are composed of atoms (aṇu) that are eternal and indivisible. Later merged with Nyāya due to complementary approaches.