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10 Ways To Be Respectful In A Hindu Temple

Even though Hindu Temples are the epicentre of culture, architecture and volumes of…

10 Ways To Be Respectful In A Hindu Temple

Vasthu : The Science To A Happy And Healthy Home

What is Vasthu? Many people dismiss Vasthu as a waste of time and…

Vasthu : The Science To A Happy And Healthy Home

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?

Holi: The story and significance beyond the colour

Holi is an ancient festival of India and it was initially referred to as ‘Holika’. In spite of being such a colorful festival, there are various aspects

Holi: The story and significance beyond the colour

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?

How is Maha Shivarathri significant to Hinduism?

Mahashivarathri is the most important festival for the devotees of God Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, a devotee who performs sincere worship

How is Maha Shivarathri significant to Hinduism?

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?

What is the holy significance of the Kalasha?

In this post, we are going to discuss about the “Kalasha”. What is a kalasha? A copper, brass or mud pot, which is filled with water.

What is the holy significance of the Kalasha?

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

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

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?

Temple deities and Vastu – The story

‘Vastu’ which means ‘housing of the Gods’, has an interesting story behind it.

Temple deities and Vastu – The story

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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