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 […]
The lotus flower plays an important role in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. In various Slokas of Ma Lakshmi, the lotus flower is praised. Lotus flower is considered as a divine flower in which Mata Lakshmi Devi is seated. It is used for performing puja to Lord Vishnu and Ma Lakshmi, and it gives good […]
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. Significance of Ashada Masam in Telugu […]
Classification of Dhurbha grass and its use in rituals. Dhurbha (Desmotachya bipinnata) is a tropical grass considered a sacred material in Vedic scriptures and is said to purify the offerings during such rituals. Traditional tropical grass, Darbha, has been identified as an eco-friendly food preservative. Though I have have been studying about different Hindu rituals , I was not aware of […]
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 […]
Annadanam means offering food. It is not limited to human beings alone. Annadanam can be provided to animals and birds also. Nowadays annadanam is being provided in temples also. Food is the basic element of a human being’s life. Without food, we cannot survive in this world. Hence food must be offered in plenty and […]
Hanuman Chalisa gave distance between Sun & Earth (NASA rediscovered it). Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse prayer dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Hanuman Chalisa is believed to have been authored by Tulsidas in the Awadhi language, and is his best known text apart from the Ramcharitmanas. In Hanuman Chalisa, the 18th Chaupai (verse) says… “Yug sahastra […]
Arugampul also known as scotch grass in English is a divine grass which is used to decorate Lord Vinayaka. This special kind of grass was mentioned in ancient puranas, and also it contains lot of medicinal properties. It is a favourite grass of Lord Vinayaka, and those who adorn this grass and perform puja to […]
Veppilai also called as NEEM in English, is a favourite item for Amman, and by adorning it to her, we would get relieved from all sorts of health problems, especially from poxes. Neem also contains lot of medicinal properties. It helps to reduce the fever, provides good resistance to us, and cures skin diseases. Mostly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the past but not able to found the truth. This time, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) scientists have researched and came into […]
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 Sun loses its energy and power. The darkness occurs in the time of planetary motion. The two Navagrahas, Brihaspati and Shukra are good and prosperous planets. […]
Who is the most adorable Hindu God for youth? Mighty Lord Hanuman, the deity of strength, tops all the lists with a tremendous lead over all other deities. For an instance, in sponsored links on the internet, Hanuman takes over all other Gods with approximately 27 lakh links, whereas Lord Krishna comes second with 9 […]