18 Shakti Peethas, Asta Dasa Shakti Peetha temples dedicated to Goddess Shakti
Asta Dasa Shakti Peethas are the 18 Shaktipeeth temples or prominent & most auspicious temples dedicated to Goddess Shakti. It is believed that these temples are most ancient in Hinduism and...
View ArticleShani Pradosh 2013 (Sani Pradosha Puja dates in 2013)
Shani Pradosh or Sani Pradosha vrata is observed on Trayodashi tithi or the 13th day in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha in a Hindu month which falls on Shanivar or Saturday. There are four Shani...
View ArticleSom Pradosh 2013 dates, Soma Pradosham in 2013
Som Pradosh vrat or Soma Pradosham is an auspicious Pradosh vrata which falls on Somvar (Monday). It is even more auspicious to perform Shiva Puja on this day. In 2013, Som Pradosh comes 2 times. First...
View ArticleFinding a New Spring
Once upon a time a certain tradesman was leading a caravan to another country to sell his goods. Along the way they came to the edge of a severe hot-sand desert. They asked about, and found that during...
View ArticleSiddha Yoga 2013 dates, Time
Siddha Yoga, also referred to as Siddhi Yogam, is an auspicious Yogam in Hindu Astrology. Siddha Yoga is very auspicious time to start new ventures, pujas and vratas. As per the Vedic Astrology, the...
View ArticleLet us do our duty Sincerely
In a certain province there was no rain fall for few years. People were fleeing away to other places for a livelihood. The king’s treasury was also almost got empty. It was an empty sight everywhere....
View ArticleSita Upanishad PDF Download, Sita Upanishath
Sita Upanishad, one of the 32 Upanishads in Atharvaveda, is here to download for free in PDF format. Sita Upanishad explains the divine energy and cosmic power of Goddess Sita, the Goddess of Ramayana....
View ArticleArbuda Devi Temple at Mount Abu, Rajasthan
The Arbuda Devi Temple is one of the Shakti Peethas found in India. It is located in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan. It is situated about 3 km to the north west of Mount Abu which is the only hill...
View ArticleShattila Ekadashi 2013, Shadtila Ekadashi, Tilda Ekadasi in 2013
Shattila ekadashi, Shad Tila Ekadashi, Tilda Ekadasi or Tiladaana Ekadashi is observed on Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Magh month in traditional North Indian calendar. In 2013, Shattila Ekadashi date is...
View ArticleArbuda Devi Temple (Adhar Devi Temple) Photos
The Adhar Devi Temple (Arbuda Deiv Temple) is one of the Shakti Peethas found in India located at mount abu of Rajasthan.
View ArticleHindus laud US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for Oath of Office on Bhagavad-Gita
Hindus have applauded Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu recently elected to 113th United States (US) Congress, for taking the Oath of Office on ancient Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the Lord),...
View ArticleChilukur Balaji Temple Videos: Etv2 Teertha Yatra Program
Chilkur Balaji Temple (Visa Balaji Temple) is an ancient Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, located on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake in Ragaredyy district in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is situated...
View ArticleHindus welcome Canadian Prime Minister’s meeting with Aboriginal leaders
Hindus have welcomed the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s gesture of reportedly agreeing to meet the delegation of First Nation leaders on January 11. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed,...
View ArticlePrana: The subtle Life Force Energy
There are ten types of Prana (the subtle life force energy). Of these, there are five major and five minor kinds of Prana. Today let me just talk about the five major types of Prana. The first major...
View ArticleKumbha Mela 2013 Photo Gallery
Kumbh Mela 2013, Allahabad Maha Kumbh in 2013 will be held at Allahabad (Prayag Sangam). It is the Purna Kumbh Mela held once in 12 years. In 2013, it is the turn of Allahabad to host the largest...
View ArticleGanesh Chaturthi 2013, Ganesh Chaturthi Festival 2013
Ganesh Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chavithi, is one of the biggest festivals in Hinduism is celebrated on the fourth day of bright fortnight in Bhadrapad Month in Hindu calendar (Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in...
View ArticleWhy are women not allowed in Sabrimala Ayyappa Temple?
Sabrimala Ayyappa Temple is known to be an all male gathering for it restricts the entry of women between the age of 10 and 50. Not many women above the age of 50 can undertake the rigorous climb of...
View ArticleChamundeshwari Temple in Mysore, Karnataka
The Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore District of Karnataka is an important Shakti Peetha in India. It is located on the top of Chamundi Hills about 13 km from the city of Mysore. Goddess Durga is...
View ArticleEkadashi January 2013, Ekadasi Vrat dates in January 2013
Ekadasi vrat is the most meritorious vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Ekadasi vrat in January 2013 are – Saphala Ekadashi and Putrada Ekadashi. Here are the dates and timings of Ekadashi vrat in January...
View ArticleSanthana Lakshmi: Goddess of fertility
Santhana Lakshmi is one of the forms of Ashta Lakshmi. She is the one who bestows offspring. She is often depicted as having six arms. Santhana Lakshmi carries two kalashas in her two hands. Her other...
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