In today’s post let us see the significance of the auspicious mango leaves. Why are mango leaves considered auspicious in Hinduism?
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In today’s post let us see the significance of Ugadi, this festival (ugadi) is derived from the Sanskrit word Yugadi, meaning ‘beginning of a new Yuga or period’.
Hindu festival, hindu practice, ugadi
In today’s post let us see the significance of Papmochani Ekadashi, what is Papmochani Ekadashi?
Hindu festival, Papmochani Ekadashi
In today’s post let us see the significance of Basoda. It is celebrated as a main festival in many parts of North India
Goddess Shakti, Hindu belief, Hindu festival, hindu practice
Holi is an ancient festival of India and it was initially referred to as ‘Holika’. In spite of being such a colorful festival, there are various aspects
Hindu belief, Hindu festival, holi, tradition
In today’s post let us see why we offer food to the crows, it is a general belief among us that the crows symbolizes the Pitri, Pithrukal or Pitra.
Hindu belief, Hindu concept, hindu practice, tradition
In today’s post let us see why we apply “the holy ash” also known as Bhasma and vibhuti.
god shiva, Hindu belief, hindu practice, hindu tradition, religion
In today’s post let us see the significance of Phulera Dooj. What is…
Hindu belief, Hindu festival, hindu practice, Phulera Dooj
Maha Shivarathri is the only time when God Shiva takes rest; he rests for a ‘Prahar’ (unit of time) a day is divided into eight prahars, making each prahar equivalent to three hours.
god shiva, Hindu belief, Hindu festival, Shivarathri
Mahashivarathri is the most important festival for the devotees of God Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, a devotee who performs sincere worship
god shiva, Hindu festival, hindu practice, Maha Shivarathri, shiva temple, tradition
Vijaya Ekadashi takes place during the disappearing phase of moon in February – March. This year Vijaya Ekadashi falls on February 25
God vishnu, Hindu festival, Vijaya Ekadasi
In this post, we are going to discuss about the “Kalasha”. What is a kalasha? A copper, brass or mud pot, which is filled with water.
coconut, Hindu belief, hindu practice, kalasha, religion, tradition
In this post, we will focus on understanding why every house has a…
Hindu belief, hindu practice, hindu tradition, religion, Vastu Shastra
We regard trees and plants as sacred elements since our God, the life in us, permeate all living beings, be they plants or animals. Hence, they are all regarded as sacred.
Hindu belief, hindu practice, hindu tradition, religion
Mauni Amavasya is signified as a day when individuals observe “Maun Vrat” Maun means silent and Vrat means to manage all our senses.
Ancestor blessings, Hindu festival, hindu practice, hindu tradition
Since today is Thai velli, let us all invoke the blessings of Goddess Shakthi and chant the sloka
Goddess Durga, Goddess Shakti, meditation, practice, slokas
Here are some slokas on Guru Bhagavan, which you can chant on Thursdays. (Guru Bhagavan sloka)
Guru Bhagavan, meditation, self improvement, slokas
The accurate meaning of the mantra
God vishnu, Mantras, meditation, self improvement, slokas, Vaishnavites
Pongal or Thai Pongal is also called as “Makara Sankranthi” the Sun enters the Makara Rasi, ever since its celebrated on the first day of Thai.
Hindu festival, hindu practice, hindu tradition, pongal, South India
In Hinduism Shaanti, means “Peace”, it is an innate state of being. Wherein disturbances are created either by others or us.
Hindu belief, hindu practice, Mantras, meditation, religion, shanti
