Festivals
Vara MahaLakshmi Puja
Vara MahaLakshmi Puja and Vrath is a popular ritual observed by married women in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, … Continue reading Vara MahaLakshmi Puja
Festivals
Festivals
Festivals
Vikram Samvat 2074
CHAITRA SHUKLA PAKSHA PRATIPADA VIKRAM SAMVAT Happy New Year Vikram Samvat 2074 to you all!! Vikram Samvat (abbreviated as V.S.) … Continue reading Vikram Samvat 2074
Festivals
Bandi Chhor Diwas – The Day of Liberation
“(When) the lamp is lit, darkness is dispelled. Where there is light of knowledge, ignorance is dispelled.” (Guru Granth Sahib … Continue reading Bandi Chhor Diwas – The Day of Liberation
Rituals
Kanya Puja – Navratri
Kanya Puja or Kumari Puja is a significant ritual during Navratri and Durga Puja. It is held during the most … Continue reading Kanya Puja – Navratri
Festivals
Ten days Navratri in 2016
Did you know this year Navratri is a 10 day festival? Yes, that is correct . The festival started on … Continue reading Ten days Navratri in 2016
Rituals
Rituals
Janmashtami – Birth of The Avatar
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of one of the most powerful incarnations of Vishnu, who we consider a leader, hero, … Continue reading Janmashtami – Birth of The Avatar
Rituals
Why do we say Namaste?
Indians greet each other with Namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head … Continue reading Why do we say Namaste?
Spirituality
Why do we chant Om?
Om is one of the most chanted sound symbols in India. It has a profound effect on the body and … Continue reading Why do we chant Om?
Festivals
Importance of lighting a Diya
The slight blinking flames in the puja area of the house is a sight to behold. In every Hindu household, … Continue reading Importance of lighting a Diya