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 Basoda. It is celebrated as a main festival in many parts of North India
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
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.
In today’s post let us see why we apply “the holy ash” also known as Bhasma and vibhuti.
In today’s post let us see the significance of Phulera Dooj. What is…
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.
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).
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.
In this post, we will focus on understanding why every house has a…
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.
In Hinduism Shaanti, means “Peace”, it is an innate state of being. Wherein disturbances are created either by others or us.
Aarti is a ritual followed in Hinduism; it is practiced during the puja in North India and towards the end in South India.
The maiden ritual to begin any propitious task or a journey, people break coconuts to gain Lord Ganesha’s favor.
Tulsi is the sacred herb, which is used to worship the deities in the temple.
A sloka that can be chanted at night, before going to sleep, to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings.
Today, the full moon day in the Tamil month of Margazhi, is Lord Shiva’s favourite day, according to the Puranas.
Science is here to explain why we fast on Vaikunta Ekadasi day. That’s right!
There is an interesting story about why we can’t eat rice on Vaikunta Ekadasi. Read on..
Lord Shiva describes Vaikunta to Goddess Parvati, in the Padma Purana.
