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The festival of Navratri is dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga known as the Nava-durga. Devi Durga is the form of Shakti or the Infinite Power. It is believed that she manifested herself into nine divine forms collectively known as Navadurga or nine Durgas.
The first day of the festival is dedicated to Goddess Shailaputri.… Read the rest
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Mayureshwar or more commonly known as Moreshwar is the avatar of Ganesha who was born to Shiva and Parvati in the Treta yuga, for the purpose of killing the demon Sindhu. This incarnation of Ganesha has six arms and a white complexion and sits on a peacock. Because Ganesha rode a peacock,he is known as Mayureshwar or Moreshwar (“Lord of the peacock”).… Read the rest
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Gowri Habba, also known as Hartalika Teej, is an Indian festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in Karnataka, India. It is a festival dedicated to the epitome of femininity, beauty, and purity – Goddess Gauri.
Women from all walks of life come together during this festival to celebrate and offer prayers to the goddess.… Read the rest
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Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of one of the most powerful incarnations of Vishnu, who we consider a leader, hero, protector, philosopher, teacher and friend all rolled into one. Krishna took birth at midnight on the ashtami or the 8th day of the Krishnapaksha or dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Shravan (August-September).… Read the rest
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Built by King Ratna Dev of the Kalachuri Dynasty, the Mahamaya Temple is one of the famous sacred pilgrimage centers of Hindus in Chhattisgarh state, India. Dedicated to the dual Goddesses Lakshmi & Saraswati, the temple is located in Ratanpur and is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas. Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir is one of the most religiously-celebrated, architecturally superb and culturally rich temple of south-east India.… Read the rest
SmartPuja
SmartPuja has a team of well researched and experienced Astrologers with whom you could connect over the phone and consult your horoscope. The entire process is carried out online and over the phone and hence does not require the client to be physically present. It’s very simple and hassle free. All you have to do is register with us along with your details and select a suitable date and time slot from available options.… Read the rest
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Indians greet each other with Namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows whilst saying the word Namaste. This greeting is for all – people younger than us, of our own age, those older than friends, even strangers and us. There are five forms of formal traditional greeting enjoined in the shaastras of which Namaskaram is one.… Read the rest
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Om is one of the most chanted sound symbols in India. It has a profound effect on the body and mind of the one who chants and also on the surroundings. Most mantras and vedic prayers start with Om. All auspicious actions begin with this powerful word. It is even used as a greeting – Om, Hari Om etc.… Read the rest
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The slight blinking flames in the puja area of the house is a sight to behold. In every Hindu household, a lamp is lit daily in front of the family deity. In some houses it is lit at dawn, in some, twice a day – at dawn and dusk – and in a few it is maintained continuously throughout the day (Akhanda Deepa).… Read the rest