How can we stop bad habits like pan parag, ghutka, tobacco etc.? It is primarily the responsibility of the mothers. If from the beginning the mothers place restrictions on their children, then they will never resort to such wrong means. What usually happens is that the mothers let the children go free these days. In […]
Why we take guidance of astrology when death is ultimate truth of life
Why we take guidance of astrology when death is ultimate truth of life? Are you asking this for yourself or for somebody else? If you are asking for yourself then just become aware that all of us are going to die, for sure. The important thing is that while we live, we shall be happy […]
Do animals have a mind? How come they don’t have any mental issues?
Do animals have a mind? How come they don’t have any mental issues? Animals do have a mind, they do have the feelings. There was an article on how a leopard helped a baby monkey survive, and how a dog was helped by a dolphin. These are such many amazing things. Usually we use the […]
Why meeting the Guru on Purnima (Full Moon Day) is very good?
Why meeting the Guru on Purnima (Full Moon Day) is very good? It is said that meeting the Guru on Full Moon day is very good.. What is the reason behind it? Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living explaining it in his own words…. Do you know the Moon affects the ocean? On […]
What is the way of the universe? Is it accident or destiny?
What is the way of the universe? Is it accident or destiny? When you don’t find a cause, you say it is an accident. When you know the cause, then you call it destiny. It is just your view-point. Note: Its an excerpt of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji’s satsang at Art of Living.
Incorporate Gita wisdom in Texas schools, Hindus urge
Incorporate Gita wisdom in Texas schools, Hindus urge…Hindus feel that it is fine to incorporate Bible teachings in Texas elementary public schools as long as wisdom from ancient Sanskrit scripture Bhagavad-Gita is also included. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who has read invocations in Fort Worth City Council and US Senate and US House of […]
गर्भ में लड़का या लड़की होने के लक्षण | Garbh me ladka ya ladki hone ki lakshan
गर्भावस्था का समय 9 माह का होता है जो कि सभी दम्पत्तियों के लिए काफी लम्बा समय होता। परिवार में सभी जन ये जानने को उत्सुक रहते हैं कि वो गर्भावस्था के लम्बे समय अन्तराल के बाद घर का चिराग कहे जाने वाले वालक का स्वागत करेंगें या फिर लक्ष्मी रूपी कन्या का। गर्भवती महिलायों […]
TTD’s Big Decisions – No Politics, No other religion employees, Cancelled – Srivani Trust, Sharada Peetham lands lease, Mumtaz Hotel Permissions
TTD has took several big decisions today in Board meeting of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, the managing committee of the most popular Hindu temple. On 18 November 2024, in board meeting, the TTD has decided to cancel Srivani Trust and political discussions and the related to politics in Tirumala. The board has also canceled the lease […]
Asitanga Bhairava Mantra
Asitanga Bhairava is the first of Ashtabhairava Murthi, eight manifestations of Lord Bhairava. Asitanga Bhairava: He appears in golden hue, carries four weapons namely trishula, damaru, pasha and khadga (sword) and rides on a Swan. Sri Asithaanga Bhairava appears with His consort Brahmi and Vahana – Swan (nnam) and in the direction towards the East. The […]
Annabhishekam in Kapileswara Swamy Temple, 15 November 2024
Annabhishekam on the occasion of Karthika Pournami will be performed on November 15, 2024 in Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple. On that day, Anna Linga Darshanam will be from 4pm to 6pm while Anna Linga Udwasana will be between 6pm and 7pm followed by special Abhishekam with aromatic ingredients in Ekantam between 7pm and 8pm. ISSUED […]
Annapurna Marakadha Manimalai
MA ANNAPURNA MARAKADHA MANIMALAI Ma Annapurna Marakadha Manimalai(Pearl studded Jewel) was a wonderful poem which was written by Sri Adishankara. Some of the verses from the marvellous poem are as follows: Salutations to Mother Annapoorna: O our great Dear Mother Annapoorna, you who are always full (with the gift of Food and Blessings), You who […]
Hastasamudrika Shastram | Palmistry, Palm Astrology
Palmistry or Palm Astrology is a type of fortune-telling through the study of the palm. This practice is found all over the world, but with small changes. Those who do the profession of palmistry are called as palmists, hand studiers, hand readers and hand verifiers. When compared with Naadi, Parrot and General Astrology, palmistry is […]
Kansa Vadha – Killing of Kamsa by Lord Krishna
Kansa Vadha, Killing of demon Kansa by Lord Krishna, is also mentioned in Padma Purana. Kansa was the maternal uncle of Sri Krishna. In 2024, Kansa Vadha date is November 11. Continuing with the divine tales of Sri Krishna, Lord Mahadeva told Parvati–When Kansa failed in his repeated attempts to kill Sri Krishna, he instructed […]
Kartik Purnima celebrations in Puri Jagannath Temple
As the Kartik month is favorite month for Lord Vishnu, Lord Puri Jagannath is worshipped with special pujas and rituals on this day. Lakhs of Vishnu devotees perform ritual bath in the sea and offer their prayers to Lord Jagannath. In 2024, Kartik Purnima date is November 15. During Kartik Purnima day, deities of Lord […]
Utthana Ekadashi | Dev Utthana Ekadashi
Utthana Ekadashi (Dev utthana Ekadashi) is observed on Kartik Shukla Paksha Ekadashi. In 2024, Devuthhana Ekadasi date is November 12. This Ekadashi vrata is also called as Prabodhini Ekadasi or Bodhini Ekadashi. Legend says that on this day, Lord Vishnu awakes from Yoganidra (cosmic sleep). Utthana Ekadasi also marks the conclusion of Chaturmas vrat (observance […]
Prabodhini Ekadashi | 12 November 2024 | Dev Utthana Ekadashi
12 November 2024 is Prabodhini Ekadashi, Dev Utthana Ekadashi, Kartik Ekadashi, Haribhodini Ekadashi, Bada Ekadashi, Garuda Ekadashi, Kaisika Ekadashi, Tulasi Ekadashi, etc.. It is also called as Dev Utthana Ekadashi. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu wakes up from his Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep). Lord Vishnu starts Yoganidra on Ashada Ekadashi (Dev […]
Tulsi Vrat Udyapan | Tulasi Vratha Udyapanam
Tulsi Vrat Udyapan (Tulasi Vratha Udyapanam) is observed on Kartik Purnima (Karthika Pournami). In 2024, Tulsi Vrat Udyapan date is November 15. Tulsi puja is performed by married women for wellbeing of their husbands and for marital bliss. Unmarried girls perform Tulsi pooja to get good husbands. Tulsi Vivah puja 2024 dates are – 12 […]
Vel Maral
Vel is the divine weapon given to Lord Muruga by his mother Ma Shakthi Devi, to help him in order to kill the demon called as Sura Padma. Vel would put an end to our worries, Vallimalai Schidananda swamigal has written a great poem called as Vel Maral, by following the footsteps of his Guru Sri Arunagirinathar. Some of the […]
Vinayagar Kariya Siddhi Malai
SRI VINAYAGAR KARIYA SIDDHI MALAI The below prayer(Sri Vinayagar Karya Siddhi Malai) is very popular among the Vinayaka Devotees since several hundreds of years. Those who read these wonderful praises on Lord Ganapati would get fulfilled their wishes and they would be released from the chain of repeated birth cycles. We salute with love that […]
Pushpayagam 2024 in Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple
On the advent of Karthika masa Shravana nakshtra that occurs on 9 November 2024, TTD is organising the annual Pavitrotsavam at Tirumala temple. With Ankurarpanam on November 8th, TTD has cancelled Sahasra Deepalankara seva on that day. The holy ritual of Snapana Tirumanjanam will be performed to the utsava idols of Sri Malayappa Swamy and […]