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Why is Ganesh the first God invoked in all Pujas and rituals
Why is Ganesh worshipped first among all Gods? What is the reason behind worshipping Ganesha as Aadideva in all rituals and pujas? Ganesh or Ganapati is worshipped before starting or ... Continue Reading →
Rakshabandhan Mantra: Mantram to recite while tying Rakhi
Rakshabandhan mantra or the mantram or sloka to recite while tying Rakhi is associated with the legend of King Bali and Goddess Laxmi about Raksha Bandhan. Sisters recite Rakshabandhan ... Continue Reading →
Raksha Bandhan in Mahabharat, Reference of Rakhi Festival in Mahabharata
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Festival) is also mentioned in Mahabharat. Dharmaraj or Yudhistira, the elder brother among Pandavas, asked Lord Krishna to refer him a ritual to protect himself, ... Continue Reading →
Ashada Masam importance, Why Ashad month is inauspicious?
What is the importance or significance of Ashada masam? Why Ashad month considered inauspicious? This article gives brief details and information about Ashada masam. Ashada masam or ... Continue Reading →
Surya Grahan / Chandra Grahan: Grass Blades & Stored Water: Scientific Reasons behind Hindu Rituals during Solar / Lunar Eclipse
There are some rituals and traditionsin Hinduism that Surya Grahan or Chandra Grahanwill show some bad effects on Earth and its living world. It is a proven fact. But what about certain ... Continue Reading →
Pregnancy and Eclipse: Scientific Reasons behind Pregnant Care during Surya Grahan, Chandra Grahan
There will be some effects from solar eclipse & lunar eclipse on pregnant women and their pregnancy. As per Hinduism and some other cultures in the world, pregnant women should ... Continue Reading →
Om, Aum – Significance of Hinduism Symbol
Aum is one of the sacred sounds (pranava) in the great Indian tradition. But AUM is a sound, word, and symbol that have permeated western culture more extensively than almost any ... Continue Reading →
Goddess Vinayaki or Ganeshani – the Feminine form of Lord Ganesh
Goddess Vinayaki or Ganeshani, (Gajanani, Ganeshari or Vigneshwari), is the feminine form of Lord Ganesha. Goddess Vinayaki is the idol worshipped in Tamil Nadu. Goddess Vinayaki or ... Continue Reading →
How did Bharat get the name India, An interesting mail from Bhargava Kulkarni
Bharatvarsh (which is now called India) has beget Divine dignitaries who not only Graced the soils of India with their presence and Divine intelligence, but they also showed and ... Continue Reading →
Saraswati River area traced by ISRO Scientists – Hindu Holy River Sarasvati truly existed
The Saraswati River is one of the major rivers mentioned in all Vedas and Hindu texts. But many questioned have risen on the existence of the holy river. Some researches were done in ... Continue Reading →
Guru Moodami and Shukra Moudyami – Bad Days in Hindu Calendar
Moodami means the darkness in Sanskrit. When the grahas (planets) Brihaspati or Guru (Jupiter) and Shukra (Venus) near the Sun (Surya), the Moodami occurs. The planet which nears the ... Continue Reading →
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