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There is no miracle in Krishna Consciousness

One man went out of his village, and after ten years, he came back, advertised himself that “I have become successful in yoga practice.” So naturally villagers surrounded him. “Oh, what yoga practice...

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Akshaya Tritiya 2013, Akha Teej 2013 date

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej or Akha Trij is an auspicious day in Hindu Astrology. In 2013, Akshaya Tritiya date is May 13. Also known as one of the Sade Teen Muhurats (3 and half best...

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Goddess Indrani, Shakti of Lord Indra

Goddess Indrani, Aindri, Mahendri, Shakri or Vajri, is one of the Saptamatrikas (the seven divine goddesses) who is regarded as the shakti of Lord Indra. She gets her name from Lord Indra who is the...

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Hughson City Council in California to open with Hindu prayers 1st time

Hughson City Council in California (USA), founded as a township in 1907, will have its first Hindu opening prayer on April 22, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished...

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A little bit of wine is okay, even Lord Shiva had wine: What we can about this…

People do whatever they want to do and they put it in the name of religion, or God to justify themselves. Simply look at your life, forget about others. If Shiva had alcohol, he must have had problems...

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Chandi Homam, Chandi Yagam

Chandi Homa is one of the most powerful homas performed to worship Goddess Durga. She removes all the obstacles in the life caused by the navagrahas and will bless you with a prosperous life. It is...

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Ganatantra Divas 2013 ki Shubhkaamnaye, Hindupad wishes a Happy Republic Day...

Hindupad wishes you all a Happy Republic Day – Ganatantra Divas. Today, January 26, 2013, we are celebrating 63rd Ganatantra Divas. It commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into...

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Why do we apply the Holy Ash (Vibhuti Dharana / Bhasma Dharana)

In Hindu tradition, many devotees apply the holy ash known as Bhasma or Vibhuti on the forehead. The bhasma is the holy ash obtained after the wood is burnt in the homa. Here a special wood is used and...

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Goddess Parvati cursed Mother Earth, Agni Deva & other gods when they tried...

You know, this is a wrong depiction of the stories from the Puranas. The TV serials always want to make it a little more dramatic. Even when I watch Goddess Parvati (an incarnation or form of the...

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Hindu temple planned for Willenhall in England

A Hindu temple and community center is being planned in Willenhall in West Midlands region of England (United Kingdom). Besides worship, meditation, religious discourses, chanting and prayer; it also...

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Guruvaar Vrat Katha, Story of Thursday Vrata

Guruvaar Vrat is observed on Thursdays to honour Brishaspathi Deva and get his blessings. Once Lord Indra lost in his indulgences did not pay respect to Brishaspati Deva when he visited his court. To...

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Sankashti Chaturthi January 2013

Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day to perform Ganesha Pujan. In January 2013, Sankashti Chaturthi falls twice. Sankashti on 1 January 2013 (Angarika Sankashti Chaturthi – Tuesday) Sankashti on 1...

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Purnima February 2013 date, Time

Purnima in February 2013 is Magh Purnima (Full Moon day in Magh month) in Hindu calendar. Purnima February 2013 date is 25 February. It is also known as Maha Maghi. In Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as...

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Sri Suktam in Telugu

Sri Suktam Telugu lyrics are given here. You can find Sri Suktam lyrics in Telugu from this post and you can even download the PDF of Sri Suktam in Telugu. Sri Suktham is a prayer dedicated to Goddess...

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Thyagaraja Aradhana 2013, 166th Thyagaraya Aradhanotsavam

Thyagaraja Aradhana or Thyagaraya Aradhanotsavam is a tribute to saint composer Sri Tyagaraja swamy. Thiruvaiyaru Thyagaraja Aradhana 2013 date is January 31 and February 1st. The 166th aradhana of...

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Significance of offering Naivedhya during puja

Offering food to the Gods before eating is an essential custom of the Hindus during performing puja. Traditionally people offer food to the Gods which is known as Naivedya and then after the puja it is...

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Lakshmi Homam, Lakshmi Havan, Lakshmi Yagnam

Lakshmi Homam is performed to get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the Goddess of Wealth and this homa is performed to attain wealth. Sometimes, the Kubera Homam is also performed along...

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Goddess Varahi, Shakti of Lord Varaha Swamy

Goddess Varahi is one of the Saptamatrikas (the seven divine goddesses) who derives her name from Varaha, one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Goddess Varahi Devi is seen as the feminine energy...

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Green Kumbh initiative, Clean Ganga Campaign

Green Kumbh initiative an ongoing campaign for Clean Ganga River. Swami Chidanand Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh is the force behind the Clean Ganga Campaign. According to Swami Chidanand...

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Download Ganapati Upanishad PDF for free, Ganesha Upanishad or Ganapathi...

Ganesha Upanishad or Ganapati Upanishad or, also known as Ganesha Atharvashirsha, is one of the Upanishads in the Atharvaveda. Here you can download Ganesha Upanishad PDF document for free. It is the...

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