Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story
Yudhishthira Maharaj once asked Lord Krishna to impart him real knowledge about “Ekadashi”, which actually falls on the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Kartik (aka. October – November)....
View ArticleVeerataneswarar Temple, Thiruvirkudi
Sri Veerataneswarar temple is located in the town named Thiruvirkudi, in the district of Tiruvarur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The chief deity of this temple is Veerataneswarar (Lord...
View ArticlePapamochani Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story
There is a garden named Chaitrarath in Swarglok, where almost all Devtas go for relaxation and the rishis perform penance to please the Almighty. One day, Kamdeva wanted to take revenge on Rishi...
View ArticleBenefits of chanting Ekadashi names
According to the Hindu religious scholars and pundits, “Once during Tapobhoomi Namishaaranya Thirth, eighty eight thousand rishis and Muni participated. Shri Ved Vyas, the chief Pandit Sutji was...
View ArticleEkadashi Fasting Procedure: Ekadashi Upvaas Vidhi
The powerful Goddess who arose from Lord Vishnu in order to defeat Demon Mura is named as Ekadashi. Lord Vishnu being happy with her powerful and divine act blessed her wholeheartedly and said that...
View ArticleLalleshwari, Kashmiri Shaivite Sanyasin
Lalleshwari is a Kashmiri pandit girl who left her marriage to follow or take up the sanyas. She left her life behind to become the student of the Shaivite guru names ‘Siddha Srikantha’. She continued...
View ArticleGoddess Parvati & Her Consort Lord Shiva (Divine Couple)
Goddess Parvati is known by the additional wife of god Shiva, The Hindu god of abolition and rejuvenation. However, she is not distinct from Sati, getting the reincarnation of Shiva’s first wife. Two...
View ArticleAdinath Sampradaya: Significance
“Nath” is a Sanskrit word from Hindu Tradition which means “Protector, Lord or Refuge”. The origin of word “Adinath” is also a Sanskrit word however it refers to the Original Lord. In Hindu Religion,...
View ArticleSankashti May 2013 date, Ganesha Sankat Chauth in May 2013
Sankashti May 2013 date, Ganesha Sankat Chauth in May 2013. When is Sankashti Chaturthi in May 2013? Date of Sankashti in May 2013. Sankashti Chaturthi or Ganesha Sankat Chauth is observed on the...
View ArticleEkadasi May 2013 dates, Ekadashi vrata in May 2013
Ekadasi May 2013 dates, Ekadashi vrata in May 2013. May 5, May 21 are Ekadasi dates in May 2013. When is Ekadashi in May 2013? Ekadashi Vrata dates in May 2013. Ekadasi or Ekadashi vrata is an...
View ArticleSashti May 2013, Shashti Vritham dates in May 2013
Sashti May 2013, Shashti Vritham dates in May 2013. Sashti Vritham fasting is a vrata dedicated to Lord Murugan. In May 2013, Sashti dates are- May 1, May 16, May 30. Sashti Vritham or Shashti Vratham...
View ArticleVritasura Katha: Complete Story of Vritrasura
According to Srimad Bhagavatam, there once lived a Prajapati by the name Tvashta. He had a son by the name Vishwarupa who was blessed with three heads. Vishwarupa had immense spiritual strengths and as...
View ArticleAbhinavagupta’s Contribution to Hinduism
India, the country famous for its diversity in culture and heritage, was once home to some of the greatest mathematicians, thinkers and philosophers. These renowned people have contributed a great deal...
View ArticleDon’ts of Ekadashi, What not to do on Ekadashi Vrata?
It is to be noted that Markandeya Purana and the Vishnu Purana give elaborated detailed description of all kinds of benefits or outcome that are resulting from the observance of Ekadashi vrata....
View ArticleBenefits of worshipping Shivalingam
In Hinduism, the Linga form is the most popular way of worshipping Lord Shiva. It is also known as Shivlinga or Shivling. The Linga is a symbol that is used as a way to give form to an entity that has...
View ArticleSignificance of Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat fasting (Health Benefits of Nirjala...
Among the 24 Ekadashi fasting, 23 Ekadashi fasting is normal fast from cereals, grains and beans but Nirjala Ekadashi is total fasting from the above said food items and including fasting from water....
View ArticleLingayatism (Veerashaivism): Lingayat sect in South India
The lingayat sect is one of the most ancient and celebrated cults of South India based on the faith and worship of Shiva in the form of Lingam. The lingayat sect is also well known as “VeeraShaivism”...
View ArticleKalashtami, 2 May 2013 (Monthly Kala Ashtami)
2 May 2013 is observed as Kalashtami. Also known as Kala Ashtami, Kalashtami falls on Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of every Hindu month. Kalashtami is an auspicious day for the...
View ArticleChandika Navami, Chandi Puja in Chaitra Month
Chandika Navami is observed on Krishna Paksha Navami in Chaitra month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. In 2013, Chandika Navami date is May 3. It is also observed in Bhadrapad...
View ArticlePanchkroshi Yatra in Ujjain (Pancheshani Yatra)
Ujjain Panchkroshi Yatra (Pancheshani Yatra) is a grand tour of Ujjain, the temple town in Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain is famous for its Mahakaleshwar Temple (Mahakaal Jyotirlinga) and Mahakali Shakti...
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