Hindu prayer to open Live Oak City Council in California 1st time
Live Oak City Council in California (USA), incorporated in 1947, will have its first Hindu opening prayer on February six, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu...
View ArticleAthirudram 2013 (Athirudra Mahayagam) in Muramalla, AP
Athirudram is a Maha Yagnam dedicated to Lord Shiva. And during Chandi sahitha Athirudra Mahayagnam Lord Shiva and Goddess Chandi are worshipped with purest forms of pujas and rituals. In 2013,...
View ArticleSri Veerabadra Swamy temple, Rayachoti in Kadapa
Sri Veerabadrar temple is located in Rayachoti, in the district of Kadapa, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The presiding deity of this temple is Veerabadra and procession deity is Kalyana Veerabadra...
View ArticleMaasi Mandala Festival in Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Maasi Mandala Festival is a 48-day celebration at Madurai Meenakshi Temple which is held in Maasi Masam in Tamil calendar. Certain number of days in Maasi Mandalam festival are dedicated to each...
View ArticleChanting Narayana Mantra at the death (last moments of life)
Yes, it is true. It is at the time of death that the mind separates from the body. So at this time, whatever impression one bears in the mind become the reason for the next birth. This is a scientific...
View ArticleBhishma Ashtami 2013, Bheeshma Astami 2013 date
Bhishma Ashtami or Bhishmashtami is observed on Shukla paksha Ashtami in Magh month (January – February). Bhishma Ashtami 2013 date is February 18. Bhishma is known as the Kuru Vamsa Pitamaha...
View ArticleBasant Panchami Snan at Kumbh Mela
Basant Panchami is an auspicious day for Shahi Snan (Royal Bathing) at Kumbh Mela. In 2013, Basant Panchami snan date is February 15. For this year, it is even more auspicious as the mela is Maha...
View ArticlePradosham, 7 February 2013
Today, 7 February 2013 is Pradosham (Pradosh Vrat). It is also observed as Tila Dwadashi Vrat. It falls in Krishna Paksha of Magha Month in North Indian Hindi calendars whereas it falls on Paush Month...
View ArticleWhy do we offer food to the divine before eating?
What is the importance of offering food (Prasad) to the Divine before eating. Also please tell us the authentic way of offering food. Is there any mantra needed? In India, there is a tradition that is...
View ArticleShri Anantanand Saish Prakatdin
Shri Anantanand Saish Prakatdin is observed mainly in Madhya Pradesh. In 2013, Anantanand Saish Prakatdin date is February 9, Saturday. Shri Anantanand Saish Prakatdin is observed on Krishna Paksha...
View ArticleWomen Rishis in Hinduism
Were there any Women Rishis in Hinduism? Can you please speak about them… To this question from a devotee in Art of Living Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji explaining in his own words….. Yes, there...
View ArticleHow can Rishis lose control and curse if they are enlightened
Why has Indian mythology given forms to all energies. Are all the mythological stories true? How can Rishis lose control and curse if they are enlightened? The universe is full of names and forms. The...
View ArticleSaptakoteshwar Temple, Narve in Goa
Saptakoteshwar temple is located in Narve, in the state of Goa, in Southwestern India. It is largely regarded in the Konkan area as one of the six religious sites of temples of Lord Shiva. The...
View ArticleTripura Upanishad PDF Download, Tripura Upanishath
Tripura Upanishad is one of the Upanishads in the Rigveda. Here you can download Tripura Upanishad PDF document for free. This Upanishath explains about the ‘Tripura’ (three cities) in human body and...
View ArticleRudraksha, Rudraksh: The Sacred Beads, Tears of Lord Shiva
Large amount of energy is stored in Rudraksha beads; each bead has the capacity to benefit the wearer in numerous ways. The term Rudraksha is taken from Sanskrit; it is broken into two words i.e....
View ArticleMagha Pournami at Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple in Karnataka
Magha Pournami, the Full Moon day in Magha masam, is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple near Mangalore in Karnataka. Magha Pournami is observed as the commemoration of...
View ArticleMagha Purnima, Maha Maghi: Importance, Spiritual Significance
Magh Purnima or Magha Pournami, also known as Maha Maghi, is one of the auspicious Pournami days for Hindu devotees. Purnima is considered as significant in terms of spiritual practice and performing...
View Article24 Avatars of Vishnu: 24 incarnations of Lord Vishnu
As per the Puranas and other sacred scriptures, Lord Vishnu incarnated 24 times in 24 avatars. These also include the popular 10 incarnations (Dashavatar) of Vishnu. Sanatkumara, Vyasa, Dhanvantari,...
View ArticleThai Amavasya 2013, Thai Amavasai 2013 date
Thai Amavasya or Thai Amavasai is the No Moon day in Thai month in Tamil calendar. In 2013, Thai Amavasya date is February 10. Though on every amavasai, devotees offer Tharpanam to their dead...
View ArticleVasavi Atmarpana Dinotsavam (Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi Balidaanam)
Vasavi Atmarpana Dinotsavam (Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi Atma Balidaanam) is the day on which Goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi had left her physical body and became united with the Lord. In...
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