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.
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26 February, 2014 god shiva, Hindu festival, hindu practice, Maha Shivarathri, shiva temple, tradition
Mahashivarathri is the most important festival for the devotees of God Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, a devotee who performs sincere worship
25 February, 2014 God vishnu, Hindu festival, Vijaya Ekadasi
Vijaya Ekadashi takes place during the disappearing phase of moon in February – March. This year Vijaya Ekadashi falls on February 25
21 February, 2014 God Ganesh, god shiva, Hindu gods, hindu mythology
In today’s post let us see, why God Ganesha is known as the God of new endeavors.
20 February, 2014 Hindu belief, Hindu concept, hindu practice, tradition
In today’s post lets see why do we offer food to God before eating it and later share it as prasaada or prasaadam (a holy gift from the God).
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