bhagavad geeta is one of the most important religious book of hindus. although thousands of religious books and commentaries are there in hinduism. but none surpass the reverence which is given to bhagavad geeta. its because lord krishna has spoken on many paths like bhakti yoga (path of devotion), karma yoga (path of performing your duties […]
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Karwa Chauth fast | How to keep karwa chauth fast or vrat
karwa chauth is one of the most important fast kept by women in north india for the well being and long life of their husband. the word karwa means diya (small earthen lamp or a pitcher or pot) and chauth means fourth… since it falls on the 4th day after the full moon in the kartik month. […]
Why worship small girls in navratri | Kanya pooja in navratri
navratri is one of the most popular indian festival. it is celebrated almost all over india with different forms. it is also popular in nepal, bangladesh and parts of pakistan. devotees of mother goddess (durga or kali or vaishno devi) worship small girls during asthami (8th) or navami (9th day) of navratri festival. in kanya pooja, […]
Top hindu mantras | 11 Popular mantras in hinduism
there are thousands of mantras in hindu scriptures. mantra chanting is very popular in hinduism and is done for various purposes. it could be done as part of spiritual sadhana or for pleasing a deity or to get your work done like bringing prosperity, happiness, child or getting a job. some people do it because […]
Teachings from Dussehra | 7 Things to learn from Dussehra Festival
dussehra or vijayadashami is one of the most popular indian festival. dussehra signifies the victory of good over evil, truth over false and dharma over adharma. the dussehra festival inspire us to follow the path of dharma (righteousness) and truth. it reminds us that in the end truth always wins. this year dussehra is falling on 22nd […]
Navratri Vrat and Pooja Vidhi | How to do Navratri Pooja
navratri is celebrated all over india with different forms. e.g. in north india people keep fast. whereas in south india they don’t keep fast. in bengal reason it is celebrated as durga pooja. this year chaitra navaratri begins on 8th april, 2016 and ends on 16th april, 2016 in this post, we will be sharing how we […]