Sarva Pithru Amavasya, 15 October 2012 (Mahalaya Amavasya)
Today, 15 October 2012 is Sarva Pithru Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya. It marks the end of Pitru Paksha Mahalaya, the fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors. This Mahalaya Amavasya is...
View ArticleRamayana stage production in Seattle, USA
Welcoming the ambitious theater production “Ramayana” formally opening in Seattle (USA) on October 18, Hindus hope that this stage version would stay true to the story and the spirit of their ancient...
View ArticleIs it auspicious to have Peepal Tree at Home? (Bodhi Tree)
Is it auspicious to have Peepal tree (Bodhi) at Home? Can you please explain it? To this doubt raised by a devotee in the Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving clarification in...
View ArticleDashain Tika ritual
Dashain is the 15 day celebration of various forms of Goddess Durga in Nepal. It is the biggest festival of Nepal and people celebrate it with huge enthusiasm among friends and family members. Of these...
View ArticleDashain Ashirwad Mantra, prayer to chant
The Dashain Ashirwad Mantra chanted while putting the tika to the female member of the family is as below: Om jayanti mangala kaali bhadra kali kapalini durga kshyama shiva dhatri swaha swadha...
View ArticleSandhi Puja 2012 timing: Auspicious Muhurat in Durga Puja 2012
Sandhi Puja or Sandhi Kala puja is an auspicious puja in Navratri or Durga Puja. The 48 minutes of time during the ending of Durga Ashtami and starting of Mahanavami tithi is known as Sandhi Kala or...
View ArticleHanuman Puja during Navratri Durga Puja
Hanuman puja is a beneficial ritual during Durga Navratri (Vasant Navratri & Devi Saran Ashwin Navratri). It is observed for 10 days, from Pratipada to Dashami in Chaitra month or Ashwin month....
View ArticleSecond day of Brahmotsavam: Chinna Sesha Vahanam & Hamsa Vahanam
On the Second day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Chinna Sesha Vahanam and in the evening Hamsa Vahana sevas are celebrated. In 2012, Second day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 16. Second...
View ArticleKalasha Puja purpose: Why do we worship the Kalasha?
Kalasha Puja, Ghatashtapana puja or Kalasa Sthapana pujan, is the prominent ritual in any puja of Hinduism. What is the purpose of Kalasha puja? Why do we worship the Kalasha? Kalasha is a brass, mud,...
View ArticleNavdurga Puja, Pooja to nine aspects of Durga during Navratri
Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, is an auspicious time to worship Nav Durga, nine aspects of Goddess Durga. Each day a Goddess or a form of Durga is worshipped during Durga...
View ArticleGhatasthapana 2012, Kalasha Sthapana in 2012 during Navratri Durga Pooja
Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana or Kalasha Puja is the first and foremost event during Durga Puja. Ghatsthapana 2012 or Kalashsthapana 2012 date in Durga Navratri Puja is October 16. On October 16th,...
View ArticleFirst day of Navratri : Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja, Bala Tripurasundari...
First day of Navratri is known as Pratipada Navratri Durga Puja. Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana or Kalasha Sthapana. Maha Padyami Navratri puja date in 2012 is October 16. Colour of the day: Red...
View ArticleDurga Saptashati Free Download MP3 Music Songs, Chandi Path or Devi Mahatmyam...
Here you can download Durga Saptashati MP3 songs for free. Durga Saptashati, also known as Chandi Path or Devi Mahatmyam, is the ultimate divine text which describes the power, wisdom and grace of...
View ArticleNavratri begins with Ghatasthapana, 16 October 2012
Today, 16 October 2012 Navratri Durga Puja begins with Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana). Sharad Navratri falls during Shukla Paksha of Ashwin Month as per all Hindu calendars. In 2012, Navratri is...
View ArticleBala Tripura Sundari Puja
Bala Tripura Sundari Puja is observed as a part of Navadevi Alankara puja during Navaratri in South India. In Navaratri 2012 in Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple, Balatripura Sundari is worshipped on the...
View ArticleShailaputri: Goddess Shailputri Navdurga
Goddess Shailaputri is the first Navadurga Mata among the nine Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navratra festival. Maa Sailaputri is worshipped on the first day or on the Kalash Sthapana or...
View ArticleNavratri Wallpapers, Dussehra Wallpapers, Greeting Cards
Here are some Navratri wallpapers, Dussehra Wallpapers, Greeting cards, etc.. Navratri 2012 begins on October 16. It continues till Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra), 24 October 2012. Download all these...
View ArticleSecond day of Navratri: Sindhara Dooj, Brahmacharini Puja, Gayathri Puja,...
Second day of Navratri 2012, 17 October, is known as Sindhara Dooj, Dwitiya Navratri Durga Pooja. The Goddess to worship during the second day of Navaratras varies from place to place. Colour of the...
View ArticleBrahmacharini, Goddess Bramhacharini Navdurga
Brahmacharini is the second Goddess of nine Durgas – Navadurga Goddesses. Brahmacharini is one who performs penance. As per the Hindusim, Veda, Tattva and Tapa are three synonyms for the word Brahma....
View ArticleBrahmacharini Navdurga, Apperance & Dhyana Mantra
Brahmacharini Mata is the second among Navadurga Goddess, nine Mother deities worshipped during Durga Navratri. Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on second day during Navaratri. Brahmacharini Maa...
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