17 October 2017 is Dhanteras, Dhana Trayodashi, Dhanvantari Jayanti. It marks the beginning of Diwali festival in most of the places in India. The business people perform Lakshmi Pujan and Kuber Pujan for wealth and prosperity in their businesses. This day is also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti. Lord Dhanvantari is the Lord of Ayurveda (Indian Traditional Medicine) […]
Month: October 2017
Kandha Sashti in Sivanmalai Subramanyaswamy Temple
Kandha Sashti in Sivanmalai Subramanyaswamy Temple is one of the famous festivals at this temple. In 2017, Kandha Sashti begins on 20 October and ends on 27 October. Skanda Shashti Puaj is generally observed for six days starting from the sixth day in the bright half of the Aippasi month according to Tamil calendar. Aippasi […]
Diwali Rituals and Customs
Do you know that various interesting rituals and traditions are attached to the festival of diwali? This five day long festival is celebrated with lot of fun and excitement and people exchange gilts, sweets! The various rituals of diwali festival are mentioned below- have a look! The first day of diwali is popular with the […]
Dhanalakshmi Trayodashi in Vijayawada Temple | Mahalakshmi Homam
Sri Mahalakshmi Homam is performed on Sri Dhanalakshmi Trayodashi, 5 November 2018 at Sri Durgamallaeshwara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Vijayawada. At 8 AM, the Mahalakshmi Homam begins at Devasthanam’s Yagashala. During Ksheerasagara Mathanam, Goddess Lakshmi Devi was born from the Ksheera Sagaram. Apart from Lakshmi, Kalpravruksham, Kamadhenuvu, Dhanvantari were also born. Mahalakshmi Puja, Namasmarana and Mahalakshmi […]
Diwali Abhyanga Snana Time in USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, UAE, Australia – 6 November 2018
Abyanga Snana time 2018 during Diwali on 6 November 2018 is mentioned here for almost all cities in USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia & New Zealand. Abhyanga Snana means ritual bath to be performed on Narak Chaturdasi or Diwali festival day. In India, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore & Malaysia Narak Chaturdasi Abhyanga Snan […]
तराजू पूजन विधि | Deepavali Tarazu Pujan Vidhi | तुला पूजन
तराजू पूजन (तुला पूजन) सर्वप्रथम तुला को जल से शुद्ध कर उस पर रोली से स्वस्तिक का चिह्न बनाये | फिर, तुला पर मौली और कौड़ी बांधकर निम्नलिखित मन्त्र बोलते हुए पूजन करना चाहिए : श्री तुलाधिष्टातु – देवतायै नमः | गंधम समर्पयामि || (रोली या लालचन्दन चढ़ाये |) श्री तुलाधिष्टातु – देवतायै नमः | […]
तिजोरी पूजन विधि | Deepavali Tijori Pujan Vidhi | Money Locker Pujan
तिजोरी पूजन – कुबेर पूजन तिजोरी पर सिन्दूर से स्वस्तिक एवं शुभ-लाभ अंकित करें, तत्पश्चात कुबेर का निम्नलिखित मन्त्र से ध्यान करें: मनुज-वाह्रा-विमान-स्थितं, गरुड़-रत्न-निभं- निधि-नायकम | शिव-सखं मुकुटादि-विभूषितम, वर-गडे दधतं भजे तुन्दिलम || अब हाथ में अक्षत एवं पुष्प लेकर तिजोरी में श्री कुबेर देवता का आवाहन करें : आवाहयामि देवा ! त्वामिहायाहि कृपाम कुरु […]
लेखिनी पूजन विधि | Deepavali ki Lekhini Pujan Vidhi | Kalam Pujan
कलम पूजन (लेखिनी पूजन) दीपावली पर नयी लेखिनी को शुद्ध जल से धोकर तथा उस पर मौली बाँध लक्ष्मी पूजन की चौकी पर कुछ अक्षत एवं पुष्प रख उस पर स्थापित कर उसमे महाकाली का पूजन किया जाता है : ॐ श्री कालीदेव्यै नमः | गंधम समर्पयामि || (रोली लगाए) ॐ श्री कालीदेव्यै नमः | […]
देहली विनायक पूजन विधि | Deepavali ki Dehli Vinayak Pujan Vidhi
देहली विनायक पूजन दीपावली के दिन सर्वप्रथम व्यापारिक प्रतिष्ठान के मुख्यद्वार पर अंकित किये गए ‘शुभ-लाभ’ और ‘स्वस्तिक’ आदि मांगलिक चिह्नों का निम्नलिखित मन्त्रों से पूजन करना चाहिए : ॐ देहली विनायकाय नमः | गंधम समर्पयामि || (रोली लगाए) ॐ देहली विनायकाय नमः | पुष्पाणि समर्पयामि || (पुष्प चढ़ाये) ॐ देहली विनायकाय नमः | धूपं […]
Hindus urge all Texas cities to produce Diwali events like City of San Antonio
Hindus are urging all Texas cities to celebrate most popular Hindu festival Diwali like the City of San Antonio, which is producing Diwali event on November four, claimed to be the “largest City-sanctioned Diwali in the nation”. This free six-hour long event in downtown San Antonio will reportedly include releasing 2,000 floating lamps, parade, dance […]
Science of Identity Foundation presents “The Foundation of Enlightenment”
The Foundation of Enlightenment | Science of Identity Foundation presents “The Foundation of Enlightenment”.. “What is the foundation for enlightenment?” This is the question yoga philosophy and meditation expert Acharya Das poses to his listeners in his live-streamed video about Enlightenment.. Before you can comprehend the effect of enlightenment on your life, teaches Acharya Das, […]
Science of Identity Foundation shares an enlightening video on “Understanding God”
Understanding God | Science of Identity Foundation shares an enlightening video on “Understanding God”.. Is There a God? During the recent live-streamed event – yoga philosophy and meditation teacher Acharya das gave a comprehensive overview on understanding God. It is at this junction we come to the question, “Is there a God or an Absolute […]
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple Ernakulam, in Kerala
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy temple, located near Ernakulam enshrines Bhagawati – the mother Goddess, one of the most popular deities in Kerala. Enroute is the Poornatrayesa temple at Tripunittura. The Devi is worshipped along with Lord Vishnu. Together, they are known as Lakshminarayana. People who have mental illness seek refuge in the divine mother, who graciously cures […]
Fourth House in Horoscope (Sukha Bhava in Vedic Astrology)
The Fourth House in the Horoscope denotes the mother, family life, ancestral property, vehicles, education, mental peace and happiness, intelligence, savings of the native. Here, the information on what are the positive effects (effects if planets are benefic) and negative effects (effects if planets are malefic) is given. It indicates the emotional behaviour of the person […]
Origin of Bhagavata (Srimad Bhagavatham)
Sri Vyasa was meditating on the sacred banks of the Sarasvati. His heart was in a disturbed condition. He had no satisfaction and peace. He reflected within himself, “I have observed strict Brahmacharya. I have paid due regard to the study of the Vedas, to the worship of preceptors and sacred fires. I have obeyed […]
Hindu Baby girl names starting with B
Hindu Baby girl names starting with B are given here. The list provides the baby names starting with ‘B’ alphabet (letter) – baby girl names.. Babita (6, Girl): Meaning of Babita is Little Girl Bageshri (8, Girl): Meaning of Bageshri is An Indian Musical Raag Bahugandha (10, Girl): Meaning of Bahugandha is One With Lot Of […]
Child Birth in Hasta Nakshatra (Hastham, Atham)
What is the effect of child birth in Hasta Nakshatra (Hastham, Atham)? Is Hasta Nakshatram good for child birth? The impact of baby birth on Hasta Nakshatra’s 1st Pada (Quarter), 2nd Pada, 3rd Pada and 4th Pada?.. Here is the detailed analysis on the effects of Child birth in Hasta Nakshatra…. The birth of a child in the […]
Photos: Dichpally Quilla Ramalayam
Here are the photos of Dichpally Quilla Ramalayam, Nizamabad district of Telangana. Constructed in the 14th century the Dichpally Ramalayam, which is also called the Khilla Ramayanam is one of the oldest and most known temples in Nizamabad. As the temple has a lot of resemblance in its style and structure, it is also called […]
Pushkarini at Simhachalam Temple
Pushkarini at Simhachalam Temple… ‘Pushkarini’ is a holy pond where holy bath of the Utsava Murthi and Theppothsavam are held. It is located at down side of the hill and placed in town of simhachalam. We have a good sight of the puskarini from the hill. Every year there will be conduct a swamy boat […]
Millburn Public Schools in New Jersey to “find a way” for Diwali day off for students
Board of Education of Millburn Township Public Schools (MTPS) in New Jersey, in a meeting on October nine evening, reportedly unanimously approved: Board recognizes the importance of finding a way to include on the school calendar days off for students that coincide with Lunar New Year and Diwali. The Board is reportedly scheduled to consider […]