Hayagriva Jayanti 2013, Lord Hayagreeva Jayanthi
Hayagriva Jayanti or Hayagreeva Jayanthi, also known as Hayagriva Uthpaththi, is the day to celebrate the birthday of Lord Hayagriva, the god of wisdom and knowledge as per Hinduism. In 2013, Hayagriva...
View ArticleSaptha Sthana Sthalam, 7 Shiva Temples in Thiruvaiyaru (Tamil Nadu)
According to the Hindu religious scholars and pundits, “Seven temples that are situated in and around Thiruvaiyaru which are related to Lord Nandhi’s Marriage are known as Saptha Sthana Sthalam. These...
View ArticleVaraLakshmi Vratha katha: Legend or Story of Vara Lakshmi Vratam
Varalakshmi Vratha Katha, Legend, Story of Vara Laxmi Vratram is explained here. Vara Laxmi Vrata is observed on the Friday which comes before Shravan Purnima during Shravan month. Charumathi, a...
View ArticleShravana Masam Puja: Pooja Procedure during Shukla Paksha in Sawan Month
Shravana Masam puja or pooja procedure in Sawan month is very different yet auspicious than other months in Hinduism. As we know the importance and significance of Shravan month, Shravana masa Shukla...
View ArticleVaralakshmi Vratam Sankalpam for Americans: How to do Varalaxmi Puja...
Varalakshmi Vratam Sankalpam for Americans is different from Indian Varalaxmi puja sankalpam. Samkalpam is the procedure of Puja which describes the place, time and performer of the Vratham. In 2013,...
View ArticleJeeva & Atma: Before Birth, Difference..
Both are same. Life comes into the body at the time of conception, and sometimes at the time of birth also. The soul enters the body at the time of conception or the time of birth. Sometimes one soul...
View ArticleKadiru Habba in Kateel Temple
Kadiru Habba is one of the famous festivals conducted at Kateel Temple (Durga Parameshwari Temple). On the day of Bhadrapada Shuddha Hasta tying a spike of corn (fresh grown) is celebrated with great...
View ArticleEffects of Moon in 2nd house
What are the effects of Moon in 2nd House? Positive effects and negative effects for the native who has Moon in 2nd House (Dhana Bhava) are given here.. Positive effects of Moon in 2nd house When Rahu...
View ArticleSignificance of Panch Kedar Temples
Panch Kedar is located in the state of Uttarakhand in Northern India. The Panch Kedar is Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar. The primary deity of these temples is Lord...
View ArticleLord Shiva – brief details
History speaks well about Lord Shiva and suggests that he is not only a destroyer of evil spirits but he had offered himself many times to save men kind; one such example is “Samudra Manthan.” During...
View ArticleUjjeevanathar Temple, Uyyakondon Malai, Tiruchchirappalli
Sri Ujjeevanathar temple is located in the village named Uyyakondon Malai in the district of Tiruchchirappalli, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The primary deity of this temple is...
View ArticleChinnamasta Devi & her consort Lord Shiva
Chinnamasta is that the god of transformation. Goddess Chinnamasta is advised as the Hindu God of courage and judgment, and reaches in the fifth position amidst the 10 Mahavidyas. Chinnamasta is...
View ArticleKukkuti Vrata
Kukkuti Vrata is an auspicious vrata observed to avoid abortion and to obtain son. In 2013, Kukkuti Vrata date is September 5th in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchang). It is observed on...
View ArticleMadhooka Tritiya Vrata
Madhooka Tritiya Vrata (Madhuka Triteeya Vratham) is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Phalguna Month. Unmarried girls observe Madhuka Tritiya...
View ArticleDasamahavidya, Dus Mahavidyas or Dasa Mahavidya
Dasamahavidya, also spelt as Dus Mahavidya or Dasa mahavidya, are a group of ten aspects of the Divine Mother or Shakti. In Sanskrit, Mahavidya means the great knowledge or wisdom. The ten Goddesses...
View ArticleVaralakshmi Vratham Puja Muhurtham 2013, Best Time for Varadlakshmi Vrat
Varalakshmi Vratham is an auspicious puja dedicated to Goddess Varamahalakshmi. It is observed in Shravan Month, the Friday prior to Rakshabandhan (Rakhi Purnima – Shravan Purnima). In 2013,...
View ArticleVaralaxmi Vratha Mahatmya: Significance, importance of Varalakshmi Puja
Varalaxmi Vratham is the most celebrated Vratam in India during Shravan month. In 2013, Varalaxmi Puja date is August 16, Friday. Varalakshmi Vratha is observed on the Friday just before Shravan...
View ArticleVellimalai Nathar Temple, Thiru Thangur, Tiruvarur
Sri Vellimalai Nathar temple is located in the village named Thiru Thangur, in the district of Tiruvarur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The primary deity of this temple is Vellimalai...
View ArticleSaptha Vidanga Sthalams
Saptha Vidanga Sthalams are largely associated with Muchukunda Chakravarthi and Indra. According to the Hindu Mythology, Muchukunda was able to easily identify the lingam that was wholeheartedly prayed...
View ArticleTrishanku (King Trishanku & Vishwamitra)
King Trishanku is one the famous Kings mentioned in Puranas and other Hindu Scriptures. Most of the times, Trishanku is connected with the story of Trishanku Swarga. From Dridashva was descended a king...
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