Vishnupati in May 2012, Vishnupathi Punyakalam in May 2012
Vishnupati or Vishnupathi Punyakalam is the most auspicious period of time for Vishnu Puja. Vishnupathi Punya Kalam is observed once in three months and four times every year. In 2012, second...
View Article100 Post Offices for Amarnath Yatra Registrations 2012
100 post offices throughout India are designated for Amarnath Yatra registrations 2012. Registrations for Amarnath Yatra 2012 begins on May 7 and the pilgrimage starts on June 25. According to Shri...
View ArticleChogadiya Muhurat or Chogadia in Hindu Astrology
Chogadiya Muhurat, also known as Chogadia, is an important part of Hindu Astrology. Chogadiya Muhurat is decided based on the planetary positions in 24 hours of the day. Chogadiya muhurat are...
View ArticleHinduism, Hindu Gods & Goddesses Vs Pop Culture: A detailed Story on dirty...
Hinduism, the third largest religion (exactly, the way of living), has been attacked in many ways by pop culture till now. The images of Hindu Gods and Goddesses have been displayed on toilet seats,...
View ArticleShani Jayanti 2012, Shaneeshwara Jayanthi 2012
Shani Jayanti is the birthday of Lord Shani or Sani. Shani bhagwanis one of the Navagrahas (Nine primary celestial deities). Shani Jayanti or Saneeshwara Jayanti observed on Amavasya (No Moon day) in...
View ArticleSurya Gayatri Mantram – Moola Mantra, Adhi Devata, Prathyadhi Devata Mantrams
Surya Gayatri Mantras are the Gayatri mantras to be chanted during the Surya puja or Surya japam. Surya Bhagavan or the Sun God is the Pratyaksha Narayana, the God who appears directly to us. Each God...
View ArticleHow Moon, Stars and other heavenly bodies affect our mind?
The Moon, stars and heavenly bodies and other heavenly bodies affect the mind? If yes, how? To this perplexing question, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living, answering in his own words.. Yes....
View ArticleDevpodhi Ekadashi 2012 date
Devpodhi Ekadashi, also known as Dev shayani Ekadasi or Harishayana or Ashadi Ekadasi, is the most observed Ekadashi among all 24 Ekadashi vrata. In 2012, Devpodhi Ekadasi date is June 30. It marks the...
View ArticleChaturmaas Vrat 2012, Chaturmas Vrata 2012 dates
Chaturmas Vrat or Chaturmaas Vrata or Chaturmasya Vratam, is the auspicious vrata observed for four holy months starting on Devsayan Ekadasi. Chaturmas Vrat 2012 begins on June 30 and ends on 24...
View ArticleHindu Population increasing in USA
Buddhist and Hindu groups have grown steadily in United States of America (USA) since changes in immigration laws in 1965 and 1992, with particularly high concentrations in Texas, California, the New...
View ArticleSrinivasa Kalyanam in Arizona Sri Venkata Krishna Kshetra Temple
Srinivasa Kalyanam at Arizona Sri Venkata Krishna Kshetra is a part of Srinivasa Kalyanotsavam Project of TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams). For the first time in Arizona, the priests from Tirupathi...
View ArticleSrinivasa Mangapuram Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple Vasantothsavam
Vasantothsavam at Srinivasa Mangapuram Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a grand event celebrated during Shravana Nakshatram in Vaishakha Masam as per Telugu Calendar. In 2012, the 3-day event...
View ArticleThe Concept of Avidya & Maya
How can we explain the concept of Avidya and Maya? Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji (Founder of Art of Living) explaining the concept of Avidya and Maya in his own words… Maya means all that can be measured....
View ArticleSolar Eclipse in Japan on May 21, 2012: Japan Solar Eclipse Timings
Solar Eclipse on May 21, 2012 will be visible all over Japan. Al most all cities in Japan can watch the Partial solar eclipse (in some places: Annular Solar Eclipse) during the sunrise time. Here is a...
View ArticleSankashti June 2012 date, Sankashtahara Chaturthi in June 2012
Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankashtahara Chaturthi or Ganesha Sankat Chauth is observed on the Chaturthi or Chavithi, the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu month. Sankashti Chaturthi June...
View ArticleDhanishta Navak 2012: Dhanista Navak, Dhanista Panchak
Dhanishta Navak and Dhanista Panchak are auspicious periods in Hindu Astrology especially in West and North Indian parts. Dhanishta Navak 2012 begins on May 12 and ends on May 22, 2012. It starts from...
View ArticleBrahmavidya Upanishad PDF Download, Brahmavidya Upanishath
Brahmavidya Upanishad is one of the 50 Upanishath of the Yajurveda. Here, you can download the PDF version of this Upanishad. It explains the thathva or character of Brahmin and the importance or...
View ArticleKarvetinagaram Venugopalaswamy Temple Brahmotsavam
Karvetinagaram Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple is one of the major temples near Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple. Karvetinagaram is situated near Puttur at a distance of 48 km from Tirupati. The main...
View ArticleGod is great
Many people claim, “God is great,” but this is a hackneyed phrase. One must know how He is great, and that can be known from authorized scripture. In the Bhagavad-gita God describes Himself. He says,...
View ArticleWhat is Moksha (Liberation): Concept of Moksha (Mukti) in Hinduism
What is Moksha (Liberation) in Hinduism? About the concept of Moksha or Mukti, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living explaining in his own words.. Suppose you are made to sit on a chair for 10...
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