Lord Ganesha or Ganpati is one of the most popular Hindu gods. He is worshiped almost all over India and his blessings are taken before starting any auspicious work. Ganesh ji is also known for removing obstacles from life. Ganesha also bestows material prosperity and wisdom on his devotees. Many devotees keep Lord Ganesha’s statue at […]
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How to perform lakshmi pooja on diwali | Lakshmi pooja vidhi
diwali or deepavali is the one of the most popular hindu festival. deepavali means row of lights. diwali is celebrated to mark the arrival of lord rama (incarnation of lord vishnu) and ma sita (incarnation of goddess lakshmi) back to their home town after an exile period of 14 years. diwali is also the time […]
Sheshanaga Significance – Earth is supported on the head of Sheshanaga (Snake)
In Hinduism, it’s believed that earth is resting on the head of a giant snake known as Sheshanaga. So as per the legend, Sheshanaga is the king of all snakes and has a thousand heads and is supporting the whole universe on his many heads. It is also called as ‘Ananta-Shesha‘ meaning endless snake. Another name […]
flowers offered to hindu gods and goddesses in pooja (worship)
flowers are intrinsic part of hindu worship and rituals. the fragrance of the flower pleases the deity. they create a pleasant and aesthetic value to the pooja ritual. they are symbol of happiness, prosperity and completion of purpose of life. its good to follow the rituals correctly like offering right flower to the deity. but […]
Symbolism of Ganesha | Meaning of Lord Ganesha Symbolism
lord ganesha is one of the most loved deity all over india. he is the first deity to be worshiped as he can remove all obstacles. he is the patron of arts, crafts and sculptures. he is also considered as lord of astrology, action and god of harvest (particularly for sugarcane growers). although ganesha has 108 names […]
Why hindus draw rangoli | Reason behind drawing rangoli
drawing rangoli in front of home is a common practice in many hindu homes. even my parsi neighbour aunty does it everyday. during my visit to shirdi sai baba temple in maharashtra i saw people selling moulds/structure for making readymade rangoli designs. many people draw the rangoli everyday. some do it only on festive occasions. […]