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Kalash Is an Essential Accessory for Hindu Puja
The Kalash is worshiped in every Hindu ritual, be it marriage or consecration of a home. Its significance has been explained in different ways. more...
Roop Chaudas the Beauty Makeover before Diwali
On Roop Chaudas Hindus undertake beauty treatments so as to look their best on Diwali day. The demon Narakasura was also slain on this day by Krishna. more...
The Hindu Ritual of Breaking the Coconut
Breaking a coconut before starting any new undertaking is an age old Hindu ritual. It has now been adopted by all religious communities in India. more...
The Ashtavinayaka Yatra of Maharashtra
Traditionally the darshan at the Ashtavinayaka temples is performed in one trip. Two religious tours are common. One starts from Pune and the other from Mumbai. more...
The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is a community affair. Aartis, bhajans and devotional songs are sung throughout the day. more...
On the eve of Janmashtami devotees congregate in small family groups or large public gatherings to sing their favorite Krishna Bhajans. more...
The Yagna, Tapa And Daan Formula By Jaya Row
The three types of sacrifices, austerities and charities are Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik. Some choose the wrong types without being aware that they are making a mistake. more...
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Symbolism of the Hindu Tilaka as a Red Dot
By: Sudheer Birodkar
With many Indians now settled in different parts of our globe, it is a common sight to see Hindus wearing a red dot on their forehead. Ever wondered why they do so? more...
Seeing God – God Appearing With Name and Form
By: C. Varada Rajan
Worshiping God with name and form is an accepted practice in Hinduism. When a devotee longs to see his God at the exclusion of everything else, God grants his vision. more...
Hinduism's Language of Liberation
By: Matthew Bingley
Hinduism developed an elaborate technical vocabulary in Sanskrit to classify and describe mystical states. more...
By: Martin Bohn
The five bhavas are different attitudes a devotee may adopt when relating to the Divine. more...
By: Martin Bohn
The Varaha Upanishad mentions seven jnana bhumikas or stages of wisdom. They describe the journey from yearning for truth up to the final realization of the self. more...
By: Martin Bohn
Mantra Yoga is an Indian spiritual path which works with sacred sounds or mantras. Mantras can either be recited aloud, whispered or repeated mentally. more...
By: Martin Bohn
Jnana Yoga is the path of self-knowledge through meditation and self-inquiry. Jnana means to know and experience Brahman (the Absolute) as one's own self. more...
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