With more than one crore gods and goddesses, Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions practiced not only in the Hindu dominated country India but across the continents too. Several civilizations have been a witness to the existence of these deities who have been worshipped in various forms over centuries. The goddess has twelve […]
Goddess Kamakhya
Religious importance of Goddess Kamakhya Mata
The goddess Kamakhya is peculiar as she has twelve arms and six heads of different colors and is omnipresent. The goddess is made to sit on a lotus and Brahma and Vishnu are seated on a lotus on the sides. She is dressed and decorated in a red sari and shimmering jewellery with red flowers. […]
Durgandha Nashaka Vrata
Durgandha Nashaka Vrata is a typical vrata which is observed to eliminate foul body odour. It is performed on Shukla paksha Saptami in Jyeshta Month (June). The trees which are preferred by Surya Bhagavan (Sun God) such as Shami Tree and Banyan tree are worshipped. Sun God is also worshipped with Shodashopachara Pooja. Apart from […]