Sankashti Chaturthi Story, Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha
Here you can find Sankashti Vrat katha, Sankashta Chaturthi Vratha katha. Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankatahara Chaturthi or Sankata Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on the Chavithi day during Krsihna Paksha...
View ArticleSignificance of Angarika Chaturthi
The Chaturthi, which falls on Tuesday, is called Angaraki. Angaraki means the planet Mangal (Mars) or the earth (bhumi). Ganapati is the presiding deity of Mangal just as He is of the earth. Ganapati...
View ArticleSankashti February 2014 Moonrise Timings, Chandrodaya Time
Here are the details of Sankashti in February 2014 Moonrise timing or Chandroday time in various cities like Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Delhi, Lucknow, Nathdwara, Jaipur, Bangalore,Mysore, Nashik,...
View ArticleHow to end crime against Women, particularly in metropolitan cities of India?
How to end crime against Women, particularly in metropolitan cities of India? How did you catch my thought? I was also thinking the same thing, how can we help women in the metropolitan cities of...
View ArticleAngarika Chaturthi, 18 February 2014 (Sankashti Chaturthi)
Today, Angarika Chaturthi, 18 February 2014 (Sankashti Chaturthi). This Sankashtahara Chaturthi falls on Tuesday and referred to as Angarika Chaturthi.. The Angarika Chaturthi in February 2014...
View ArticleZed urges focus on ‘sacred’ instead of ‘extravagance’ in Hindu weddings
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, concerned over the over-commercialization of Hindu weddings, has urged Hindus worldwide to bring back holiness and simplicity to weddings. Zed, who is President...
View ArticleChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2014
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj. Tithi anusar (as per the Hindu calendar), Shivaji Maharaj was born on the third day of dark half of Phalguna month,...
View ArticleTirupati gets Best Heritage City award
Tirupati gets Best Heritage City award — The Union Tourism Ministry has selected Tirupati as the Best Heritage City for 2012-13, Tirumala Tirupati Devasathanam sources said on 17 February 2014. Andhra...
View ArticleEdupayala Jatara during Shivaratri, Yedupayala Mahashivaratri Jatara
Shivaratri is the major festival celebrated at Edupayala Vanadurga Shiva Temple. During Mahashivaratri, three-day fair or Jatara is held at Yedupayala in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2014,...
View ArticleKeesaragutta Shivaratri Brahmotsavam, Mahashivratri Puja in Keesara...
Shivaratri Brahmotsavam will start in Keesaragutta Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple on February 24, 2014. Shivaratri 2014 date is February 27. As per the scriptures, the presiding deity Ramaligeshwara...
View ArticleShivaratri Jatara at Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple
Shivaratri is a major festival at Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2014, Shivaratri date is February 27 and the Shivratri Jathara will be celebrated...
View ArticleMaha Shivaratri, a day of deliverance
Maha sivaratri is a day of deliverance to every one, as Lord Siva sheds His grace one every one who when accidentally or unintentionally listens to his “Sankirthan” (extolling his glory). Contemplation...
View ArticleShivaratri Jagran, Lingodhbhavam: Significance, Spiritual Importance
Jagran or Jagaran is the major aspect of Shivaratri Vrat. Jagran is awaking the whole day and night during Shivaratri. What is the significance and spiritual importance of Shivaratri Jagarana? As per...
View ArticleShashthi Mata (Goddess Shashti)
Shashthi Mata or Goddess Shashti is a Hindu folk goddess, venerated as the benefactor and protector of children (especially, as the giver of male child). She is also the deity of vegetation and...
View ArticleLegend of Hayagriva Avatar or Hayagreeva incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Lord Hayagreeva (Hayasirsha Swamy) is an incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu as per Bhagavata Purana. The main purpose of Lord Vishnus Hayagriva incarnation was to recover Vedas from demons Madhu and...
View ArticleAppearance, Iconography of Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi
Appearance or iconography of Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi is mentioned in many Puranas and scriptures. Rajarajeswari has four hands (Chaturbhuji) and three eyes (Trinetri). She holds the noose, the...
View ArticleJalandharavatamurti, Lord Shiva as Destroyer of Demon Jalandhara
Jalandharavatamurti is the form of Lord Shiva, as he destroyed the demon called Jalandhara. Lord Shiva has gained numerous titles by demolishing many demons in the history. Click Here to read the...
View ArticleLemon Diyas for Durga during Rahukaalam
Lemon Diyas for Durga during Rahukaalam – why we light Lemon Diyas for Goddess Durga during Rahukaalam? Rahu Kaala Lemon lamps Various types of rituals are performed at Shakti Temples. When we visit...
View ArticleFour Modes in Consciousness – Mind, Intellect, Memory & Ego
Four Modes in Consciousness – Mind, Intellect, Memory & Ego.. When the six layers of our existence become transparent, then we are able to perceive the seventh layer, the self. Could you please...
View ArticleHindus welcome Saudi move to protect Indonesian maids’ rights
Hindus have welcomed reported Saudi Arabia moves to protect the rights of Indonesian maids. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, termed it as a “step in the...
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