Bhishma Tarpanam on Bhishma Ashtami
Bhishma Tharpanam is performed on Bhishma Ashtami by many communities in North and South India. Bhishma, the Kuruvamsa Pitamaha (the grandfather of Kauravas) of Mahabharata, is described as the Lord of...
View ArticleBhishma Tharpanam Procedure, Vidhi with Mantras, Slokas
Bhishma Tharpanam Vidhi, procedure with mantras, slokas, prayers, etc is given here. Bhishma Tharpanam is performed on Bhishma Ashtami. It is a grand tribute to the historical figure and a spiritual...
View ArticleHow could Bhishma Pitamaha live so long and die at his own will?
You say the body is present only for a limited time. Then how could Bhishma Pitamaha (the great Grandsire of the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata epic) in the Mahabharata live so long and die...
View ArticleBhishma Panchaka Vrata
The last five days of Shukla Paksha (bright half) of Magha Month are traditionally known as Bhishma Panchaka or Vishnu Panchaka Vrata. Bhishma Pitamaha observed fasting for these five days in order to...
View ArticleVishnu Sahasranama Jayanti, Bhishma Ekadashi Vratam
Vishnu Sahasranama Jayanti is the most auspicious day during when Vishnu Sahasranamam was revealed by Bhishma to Pandavas. In fact Bhishma pitamaha was united with the Lord on Bhishmashtami day. Before...
View ArticleIn the Mahabharata, why did an intelligent person like Bhishma choose to...
In the Mahabharata, why did an intelligent person like Bhishma choose to remain silent on sensitive issues and was ready to fight side-by-side with Duryodhana? To the above question raised by a devotee...
View ArticleBhishma Ekadashi 2014
Bhishma Ekadashi is an auspicious day to observe Ekadashi Vrat. Some devotees begin their Ekadashi Vrat on Bhishma Ekadasi and observe the vrat for one year. In 2014, Bhishma Ekadashi date is February...
View ArticleBaby Names from Vishnu Sahasranamam
Baby names from Vishnu Sahasranamam stotram with meaning are given here for baby boy names, baby girl names and unisex names. Vishnu Sahasranama is a prayer denoting 1000 names of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu...
View ArticleBhishma Ekadashi at Antarvedi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh
Bhishma Ekadashi, also spelt as Bheeshma Ekadasi, is observed on Magha Shukla Ekadashi, the eleventh day in Magha masam. In 2014, Bhishma Ekadasi date is February 10. This festival is a grand event at...
View ArticleHindu Marriage Dates 2014, Auspicious wedding dates in 2014, Shubh Muhurat...
The list of Hindu marriage dates 2014, wedding dates in 2014 is given here. In Hindi, auspicious marriage dates or wedding dates are termed as vivah shubh muhurat. These dates are specific for Telugu...
View ArticleNevada’s diverse faith leaders to jointly pray for the state on its 150th...
In view of 150th Anniversary of Nevada Statehood, multi-faith clergy is gathering to pray for the state in Reno on February 26. Christian (various denominations), Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish,...
View ArticleOnline Booking for TTD Kalyana Mandapams
Online Booking for TTD Kalyana Mandapams – The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is contemplating to make available the reservation of Kalyana Mandapams, run by it across the country, through online...
View ArticleMonthly Durgashtami February 2014 (Masik Durga Ashtami)
Monthly Durgashtami February 2014 is Maagha Durgashtami. In February 2014, Maasik Durgashtami date is February 7, Friday. It is a vrat dedicated to Goddess Durga. Masik Durgashtami is observed mainly...
View ArticleMadhwa Navami in Udupi Sri Krishna Temple – Madhva Navami celebrations
Madhwa Navami or Madhwa Navami is celebrated with utmost gaiety on Magha Shukla Navami day. This day commemorates the journey of Madhwacharya to Badarikashrama. Madhwa Navami 2014 date is February 8....
View ArticleMadhva Navami 2014, MadhvaNavami Puja
Madhva Navami or Madhwa Navami is observed on Magha Shukla Navami, the ninth day in Magha month (January – February). In 2014, Madhva Navami date is February 8. This festival is celebrated as the day...
View ArticleWhy is there no sanskara for divorce in 16 Sankaras in Hinduism
Why is there no sanskara for divorce in 16 Sankaras in Hinduism? You know, sanskaras are there so that you get something from them. A divorce is using the delete button, that is it. Maybe even sanyaasa...
View ArticleKarma is a Comlicated Play..
Karma is a Comlicated Play — Whenever we ask our teachers about Karma (doership), they reply, ‘Gurudev says that it is a complicated play’. We want to know more about this complicated play. Karma is...
View ArticleUN recognizes happiness as basic birthright of every human being. How should...
UN recognizes happiness as basic birthright of every human being. How should India forward to be a happier country? This question first has to come in every citizen of this country: How can we find...
View ArticleChanakya’s pain was that Hindu kings had no concept of a united nation. Their...
Gurudev, Chanakya’s pain was that Hindu kings had no concept of a united nation. Their fighting allowed Alexander and the Mughals to rule India. Even today rulers are in the garb of secular...
View ArticleBhishma Ekadashi, 10 February 2014 (Jaya Ekadashi)
Today, 10 February 2014 is Bhishma Ekadashi, Jaya Ekadashi, Bhaumi Ekadashi, Bhaimi Ekadashi. It is observed on Shukla Ekadasi in Magh month or Magha masam. It is an auspicious occasion, also...
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