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Ancient Hindu kings enjoying Deer hunting?
Isn't it strange that the kings of mythological India who believed in the tenets Hinduism which prohibit hurting any life form, would...
Rituals in death
The biggest shock of our lives is when all of a sudden somebody we love “passes on” or “leaves the body”. There is first the occurrence...
Elements of Pooja Part 4: Swaha...
Is the phrase uttered every time offerings are made in a “Yagya” (Yajna). In Bhagvat Purana, there is the story of King Daksha who...
Elements of Pooja Part 3: Agnihotra or Havan
There is daily ritual that Hindus used to perform to begin each day or surely on an auspicious day or a day of starting a new endeavour....
Elements of Pooja Part 2: Tilak
Every time after worshipping or going to the temple or while embarking on anything significant, the elders of the house will put a small...
Elements of Pooja Part 1 - Kalava
Kalava - the thread that is tied on the wrists after a pooja or when you go to the temple. Originally this thread was never cut by a...
Dusshehra-Diwali Part 9: Bhai Dooj
The last festival after Diwali is the called “Bhai Dooj” when every sister comes and exchanges gifts and blessings with her brother. The...
Dusshehra-Diwali Part 8: Govardhan Pooja
Govardhan Pooja is done after Diwali. After awakening signified by Diwali has happened, “Go Vardhan” will automatically start happening -...
Dusshehra-Diwali Part 7: Diwali
And then comes Diwali when we light earthen lamps throughout the house and do prayers for Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi. Why do we...
Dusshehra-Diwali Part 6: Roop Chaudas
The next day in the Diwali festival is called “Roop Chaudas” when one puts herbal pastes on the body to cleanse the body. In some places,...
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