Hindu prayers opening two California city councils same day
City Councils of agriculture based Shafter and Wasco, both in Kern County (California, USA), will start their day with Hindu prayer on September three, containing verses from world’s oldest existing...
View ArticleAshtalakshmi (Astalaxmi): Eight aspects of Goddess Lakshmi
Ashtalakshmi (Astalaxmi) are the eight forms or aspects of Goddess Lakshmi. Ashtalakshmi represent the eight sources of wealth. In some scriptures and stotras, list of Lakshmi aspects is included 12...
View ArticlePradosha Puja, 4 August 2013
Today, 4 August 2013 is Pradosha Puja, Pradosham Shiva Pooja. As it falls on Sunday (Ravivara), it is also referred to as Bhanu or Ravi Pradosha Vrata. It falls on Trayodashi in Krishna Paksha in...
View ArticleSawan Shivaratri, 5 August 2013 (Shravana Shivaratri Pooja)
5 August 2013 is Sawan Shivratri (Shravana Shivaratri Pooja). Maasa Shivaratri (Monthly Shivaratri) is observed as Sawan Shivratri Poojan which is considered highly auspicious day for Shiva Pooja....
View ArticleKala Johar at Naina Devi Temple
Kala Johar, also called ‘Chikshu Kund’ is an important holy place near Naina devi Temple of Himachal Pradesh. The skull of Chikshur, main commander of Mahishasur fell at this site. This is a holy place...
View ArticleBhikshatanamurti, Significance of Lord Shiva as Bhikshatana murti
Bhikshatanamurti is one of the aspects of Lord Shiva. The word Bhikshatanamurthi means Supreme Mendicant. Though the word Mendicant refers to Beggar, it is mostly referred to ascetics, religious...
View ArticleWhat is the Supreme Power of this Universe?
What is the Supreme Power of this Universe? Gurji (Sri Sri Ravishankar: Art of Living founder) explains about the supreme power of the universe. Supreme Power is the simplest power. See, atom is...
View ArticleCriticism is something all of us must face
The truth is, critics are a fact of life, and criticism is something all of us must face. In fact, the only way to avoid criticism is to live an isolated life where people aren’t exposed to your work,...
View ArticleNew Jersey’s Catholic hospital integrated yoga, Hindus welcome
Patients of the Metabolic and Bariatric Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark (New Jersey, USA) will soon be receiving therapeutic yoga classes available at the hospital, according to...
View ArticleImportance of Sandhya Vandanam
I had my Upanayanam many years ago but I never quite understood the significance of the ceremony, the thread and Sandhyavandanam. Can you please explain? Isn’t Kriya enough, why Sandhyavandanam? To...
View ArticleVaralakshmi Vratham 2013: Varalakshmi Puja, Varamahalakshmi Vratham
Varalakshmi Vratam, Varalakshmi Puja, VarMahalakshmi Vratham is an important Lakshmi pooja in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & Orissa. In 2013, Varalakshmi Vratham (Var...
View ArticleBest Places for Karkidaka Vavubali in Kerala
What are the best places for Karkidaka Vavubali in Kerala? Where can we perform Karkidaka Vavubali in Kerala? If you are asking these questions, then read on.. Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) will make...
View ArticleKavad Yatra (Kawad Yatra) in Hyderabad
Kavad Yatra (Kawad Yatra) was held in Hyderabad on 4th August 2013, Sunday. Bhagyanagar Kawad Seva Sangh organised the 16th Paidal Kawad Yatra which started from Hari Bhawan, Charkaman in the morning...
View ArticleBheemana Amavasya 2013, Bhima Amavasya Vrata in Karnataka
Bheemana Amavasya (Bhima Amavasya or Jyoti Bheemeswara Vrata / Pathi Sanjivani Puja) is observed on Ashada Amavasy in Karnataka. In 2013, Bheemana Amavasya date is August 6. Married women perform the...
View ArticleAmavasya August 2013 date, Time of No Moon in August 2013
No Moon day or Amavasya in August 2013 is Shravan Amavasya in North India. Amavasya August 2013 date is August 6, Tuesday. This is Ashada Amavasya in Marathi, Kannada, Telugu and Marathi calendars....
View ArticleSexual energy and Meditative energy
is sexual energy and meditative energy the same energy? Yes, it is only one energy in the body, but it manifests in different forms, in different chakras. Sexual energy, love energy, intellectual...
View ArticleToday: Amavasya, 6 August 2013
Today, 6 August 2013 is Amavasya. It is referred to as Shravan Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendar. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, it is Ashada Amavasya. This No Moon day...
View ArticleShiva Temples in Iringalakkuta Taluk, Thrissur
Iringalakkuta Taluk of Thissur district in the state of Kerala is scattered with many Lord Shiva temples. On the day of Shivarathri in these temples are marked with grand festivity. All the religious...
View ArticleJandhyala Purnima, Janai Poornima: Ritual of Changing Sacred Thread on...
Jandhaya Purnima or Janai Poornima is the ritual observed on Shravana Pournami in Andhra Pradesh. In 2013, Jandhyala Purnima date is August 20 / 21. Jandhayla Purnima is called as Janai Purnima in...
View ArticleShravan Maas Mahatmya: Importance of Shravan Mahina
What is the Shravan Maas Mahatmya or the importance of Shravan Mahina? Sawan month or Shravan maas is the fifth Hindu month. As per the Hindu scriptures and Vedas, Shravan maas is considered as highly...
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