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Five Types Of Namaskar – ஐந்து வகை நமஸ்காரங்கள்

ஏகாங்க நமஸ்காரம் – தலையை மட்டும் குனிந்து வணங்கும் முறை. த்ரியங்க நமஸ்காரம் – இரண்டு கரங்களையும்…

Five Types Of Namaskar – ஐந்து வகை நமஸ்காரங்கள்

Why 14th April is considered the first day of Hindu New Year

In this post we dwell upon the historical, religious, and cultural evidence of…

Why 14th April is considered the first day of Hindu New Year

Why do we tie mango leaves in the entrance of our house?

In today’s post let us see the significance of the auspicious mango leaves. Why are mango leaves considered auspicious in Hinduism?

Why do we tie mango leaves in the entrance of our house?

Why do we offer food to the crows?

In today’s post let us see why we offer food to the crows, it is a general belief among us that the crows symbolizes the Pitri, Pithrukal or Pitra.

Why do we offer food to the crows?

Why do we offer food to God before eating it?

In today’s post lets see why do we offer food to God before eating it and later share it as prasaada or prasaadam (a holy gift from the God).

Why do we offer food to God before eating it?

How did knowledge achieve the divine and sacred status in Hinduism

According to us knowledge is sacred and divine and that is why we don’t touch papers, books and people with the feet.

How did knowledge achieve the divine and sacred status in Hinduism

What is the significance of an Aarti

Aarti is a ritual followed in Hinduism; it is practiced during the puja in North India and towards the end in South India.

What is the significance of an Aarti

Interesting information on the art of Prostrating

Prostration is a positive gesture, which indicates respect and value towards parents, teachers, elders and dignified souls.

Interesting information on the art of Prostrating

Why do we offer coconuts in temples?

The maiden ritual to begin any propitious task or a journey, people break coconuts to gain Lord Ganesha’s favor.

Why do we offer coconuts in temples?

What is the significance of the holy herb basil

Tulsi is the sacred herb, which is used to worship the deities in the temple.

What is the significance of the holy herb basil

An introduction to the philosophy of salvation

Swami Ramanuja is a great saint of south India, who has given us an easy way to follow to attain salvation.

An introduction to the philosophy of salvation

Science explains why we fast on Vaikunta Ekadasi

Science is here to explain why we fast on Vaikunta Ekadasi day. That’s right!

Science explains why we fast on Vaikunta Ekadasi

Why can’t we eat rice on Vaikunta Ekadasi?

There is an interesting story about why we can’t eat rice on Vaikunta Ekadasi. Read on..

Why can’t we eat rice on Vaikunta Ekadasi?

The magic of Shani Pradosha and the Swarna Akarshana Pradosha

Read on about Shani pradosha and the Swarna Akarshana pradosha, that happens only once in 400 years.

The magic of Shani Pradosha and the Swarna Akarshana Pradosha

Why the Gods hate workaholism?

In this let us see Why the Gods hate workaholism, yes you have…

Why the Gods hate workaholism?

Karma and carry om

The hindu word KARMA is truly profound and encompasses several dimensions.

Karma and carry om

A religion called Hinduism

The concept of Hinduism is not something that can be explained in one blog post.

A religion called Hinduism

An introduction to yagna ritual – Part I

A quick look into what a yagna is and the various types of yagna.

An introduction to yagna ritual – Part I

The science and the story behind the Pradakshina

Commonly known as pradakshina (circumambulation) this Sanksrit word means ‘moving around a sacred object for a good cause’.

The science and the story behind the Pradakshina

The science behind ear piercing

Karnavedha, or the ear-piercing ceremony, is a Hindu tradition that is being followed since ages.

The science behind ear piercing

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