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Why is Ganesh the first God invoked in all Pujas and rituals

Naveen Sanagala — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:46:31 +0000

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 initiating any puja or ritual as per Hinduism. Lord Ganesh is also called as Vinayaka, Vigneshwara, Vignahantri, Gajanana, Ganadhipa, Gananayaka, Lambodara and Ekadanta. Not only [...]

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Rakshabandhan Mantra: Mantram to recite while tying Rakhi

Naveen Sanagala — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:53:21 +0000

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 mantra while tying Rakhi on to brothers hands. Here is the mantra or stotra of Raksha Bandhanam. Raksha Bandhan 2012 date is 2 August. Yenabaddho Baleeraja [...]

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Rakhi Pournami Legend: Raksha Bandhan story of Goddess Laxmi and King Bali

Naveen Sanagala — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:59:23 +0000

Rakhi Pournami festival has various legends in Puranas and other sacred texts. Raksha Bandhan is also associated with the story of Goddess Laxmi and King Bali, who was a great devotee of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. King Bali performed a sacrifice to take Lord Vishnu along with him to his kingdom. As Lord Vishnu blesses his [...]

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Raksha Bandhan in Mahabharat, Reference of Rakhi Festival in Mahabharata

Naveen Sanagala — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:54:07 +0000

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, his family and army from dangerous acts of Kauravas and Kaurav Sena (the army of Kauravas). On Shravan Purnima, Yudhishtira performed a puja and tied a sacred [...]

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Ashada Masam importance, Why Ashad month is inauspicious?

Naveen Sanagala — Mon, 28 May 2012 05:14:45 +0000

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 Ashad month, also corresponds and coincides with Aadi Masam or Aadi month in Tamil calendar, is considered as inauspicious in Hindu Astrology. Auspicious programs like Marriages, gruhapravesh, sacred [...]

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Surya Grahan / Chandra Grahan: Grass Blades & Stored Water: Scientific Reasons behind Hindu Rituals during Solar / Lunar Eclipse

Naveen Sanagala — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:14:57 +0000

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 aachar (rituals) followed by Hindu people during Grahan? Is there any scientific reason behind the aachars at the time of Grahan? Why one should [...]

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Pregnancy and Eclipse: Scientific Reasons behind Pregnant Care during Surya Grahan, Chandra Grahan

Naveen Sanagala — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:57:41 +0000

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 take prior care during Grahan. But it also has some scientific reasons. Dr. Aprana Saxena has researched on some pregnant rats that are affected with [...]

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Om, Aum – Significance of Hinduism Symbol

Naveen Sanagala — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:17:35 +0000

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 other aspect of the Indian tradition. It has been parodied on TV and in movies. Tell someone you are learning to meditate, and often [...]

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Goddess Vinayaki or Ganeshani – the Feminine form of Lord Ganesh

Naveen Sanagala — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:50:15 +0000

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 Ganeshani is considered as a form of Shakti rather a Yogini Devata. Appearance of Goddess Vinayaki: While the Ganapati appears with elephant head and human body, Vinayaki appears [...]

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How did Bharat get the name India, An interesting mail from Bhargava Kulkarni

Naveen Sanagala — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:55:43 +0000

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 revealed the true path of peace, happiness and the Divine enlightenment for the souls of the world that still is the guideline for the true lovers of [...]

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