Sai Satcharitra, the divine book on the life history, miracles, and prayers of Shirdi Sai Baba, is here to download for free. The given link takes you to download Sai Satcharitra in Marathi PDF version. It is provided in chapter by chapter manner. Reading this book during Guru Purnima or Ashada Purnima is considered highly […]
Month: July 2013
Guru Charitra in Telugu free download, Datta Charitra & Shirdi Sai Charitra in Telugu
Here you can download Guru Charitra in Telugu in PDF format. Guru Charitra, also known as Datta Charitra or Shirdi Sai Charitra is the most famous book dedicated to Lord Dattatreya and Shirdi Sai Baba. Some devotees recite this sacred book everyday and some may read this during special festivals like Guru Purnima. Original Guru […]
Rasakalyani Vrata
Rasakalyani Vrata is an auspicious Vrata dedicated to Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari Devi. It is observed either on Shukla Tritiya in Vaishakh Month or Bhadrapada Month or in Margashirsha Month. On Rasakalyani Vrata, Goddess Lalita is offered Shodashopachara Pooja with milk, white flowers, honey, Tila, rice and fruits. Devotees offer food grains, vegetables, clothes, or money […]
Importance of Panchangam
An ancient Vedic calendar is Panchang or Panchangam. It comes in a tabulated form. It really helps people with plans of travel, love, work, money etc. It helps in foretelling much in advance. It is an Indian Vedic almanac in a simple and easy to understand form. According to the local legends, it is in […]
NZ Herald’s Goddess Kali caricature, Hindus ask front-page Apology
Hindus are upset at the Hindu goddess Kali caricature in New Zealand’s leading metropolitan daily newspaper The New Zealand Herald, which they found highly insensitive. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, asked Herald Editor-in-Chief Tim Murphy and Board Chairman of its parent APN News & Media Peter Cosgrove to […]
Ardranandakari Tritiya Vrata
Ardranandakari Tritiya Vrata is an auspicious austerity dedicated to the divine couple – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is observed on any Tritiya (Thadiya), 3rd day in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha, in any month, when Ashada Nakshatra takes place. Lord Shiva and Goddess Bhavani are worshipped by women and mostly the white colored […]
Shani Pradosha Vrata, 20 July 2013
20 July 2013 is Shani Pradosha Vrata, Pradosham Shiva Pooja. As it falls on Saturday (Shanivara), it is also referred to as Shani Pradosha Vrata. It falls on Trayodashi in Shukla Paksha in Ashada Month in Hindu calendars followed in North Indian states and in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa and Andhra Pradesh calendars. It falls […]
Makara Rashi Stotram, Prayer for Makar Rasi natives or Capricorn Zodiac sign
Makara Rashi or Makar rasi (Capricorn Zodiac sign) is the tenth among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Uttarashada Nakshatram 2, 3, 4 padas, Shravana Nakshatra, Dhanishta Nakshatram 1, 2 padas (charans) are categorized under Makara Rashi Nakshatras. Reciting or reading […]
Dharmasthala Temple Contact Details: Phone Numbers, Address
Dharmasthala Temple Contact Details: Phone Numbers, Address of Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple are given here. Dharmasthala Shiva Temple (Manjunatha Swamy Temple – Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala) is one the famous Shiva Temples in Karnataka, South India. It is an 800-year religious institution, located in Dakshina Kannada district of the state. The presiding deity of the temple is […]
Dhanu Rashi Stotram, Prayer for Dhanu Rasi natives or Sagittarius Zodiac sign
Dhanu Rashi or Dhanussu rasi (Sagittarius Zodiac sign) is the ninth among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Moola Nakshatra, Purvashada Nakshatram, Uttarashada Nakshatra 1st pada (charan) are categorized under Dhanu Rashi Nakshatras. Reciting or reading Dhanu Rashi or Sagittarius zodiac […]
19 July 2013, Shayana Ekadashi, Devsayani Ekadashi, Tholi Ekadashi
Today, 19 July 2013 is Shayana Ekadashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, Tholi Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi, Pandharpur Waari Yatra. This Ekadasi marks the beginning of four holy months in Hinduism (Chaturmas vrata). On this day, Lord Vishnu goes into Yoga nidra (cosmic sleep) and wakes up on Kartik Ekadasi (Bodhini Ekadashi). On Parsva Parivartini Ekadasi in Bhadrapad month, […]
Vrischika Rashi Stotram, Prayer for Vruschika Rasi natives or Scorpio Zodiac Sign
Vrischika Rashi or Scorpio zodiac sign is the eighth among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Visakha Nakshatra 4th pada, Anuradha Nakshatra, Jyeshta Nakshatram 1, 2, 3 padas (charans) are categorized under Vrischika Rashi Nakshatras. Reciting or reading Vruschika Rashi or […]
Sakala bhuvaneswarar Mekalambika Temple, Tirumeeyachur, Tiruvarur
Sri Sakalabhuvaneswarar-Mekalambika temple is located in the village named Tirumeeyachur, in the district of Tiruvarur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The primary deity of this Shrine is Sakalabhuvaneswarar (Lord Shiva) and his consorts are Mekalambika and Soundaryanayaki. The festival deity of this temple is Panchamurthy. The holy trees of this temple […]
Timings of Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple (Darshan, Opening, Closing, Puja, Abhishekam Timings)
Here are the Timings of Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple (Darshan, Opening, Closing, Puja, Abhishekam Timings).. 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 worshipped in the form of Chamundi in […]
Ganesha Chathurthi in Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple
Ganesha Chaturthi is a major festival celebrated at Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple, Karnataka. In 2013, Ganesha Chaturthi date is September 9. Special pooja to Lord Ganesha will be celebrated on this day of Bhadrapada Shukla Chathurthi. Gana Homa (sacred fire pooja) will be performed on the occasion at the abode of Lord Ganesha. Kateel Durga […]
Tula Rashi Stotram, Prayer for Tula Rasi natives or Libra Zodiac sign
Tula Rashi or Thula rasi (Libra Zodiac sign) is the seventh among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Chittha Nakshatra or Chitra nakshatram 3, 4 padas, Swathi Nakshatram, Visakha Nakshatra 1, 2, 3 padas (charans) are categorized under Tula Rashi Nakshatras. […]
Over 2.5 Lakh devotees for Amarnath Yatra (by 17 July 2013)
There is a rough estimate of over 2.5 lakh devotees had visited Amarnath Temple (Amarnath Yatra) by 17 July 2013. The exact figures are not out yet. As of 14 July 2013, according to officials, over 2,14,118 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Amarnath till last evening, besides 3,945 pilgrims have left […]
God is impartial: Thoughts of Sri Sri Ravishankar on Kedarnath Floods (and other Natural calamities)
First of all, let us understand that God is impartial. Nature is impartial. It does not see what is mine and what is yours. God is not living only in Kedarnath. He is all over. He is in your heart. He is everywhere. The pilgrim spots where many tourists have been going, do not have […]
Hindu prayers open California’s Oakdale City Council 1st time
City Council of Oakdale (California, USA), founded in 1871, had its first historic Hindu invocation on July 15 evening, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the opening prayer from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English translation of the prayer. Sanskrit […]
Kanya Rashi Stotram, Prayer for Kanya Raasi natives or Virgo Zodiac sign
Kanya Rashi or Virgo Zodiac sign is the sixth among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Uttara or Uttara Falguni Nakshatra 2, 3, 4 padas (charans), Hastha Nakshatram, Chittha or Chitra Nakshatra 1, 2 padas are categorized under Kanya Rashi Nakshatras. […]