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Rituals

This category covers the rituals followed by various Hindu sects to observe special religious occasions

Why Gupt Navratri is...

Rituals
Adhering to the rituals associated with Gupt Navratri, as mentioned in Devi Bhagavata Purana, is believed to bring wealth, prosperity, and happiness into one's life
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Surya tilak on Ram...

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Many Hindu temples perform Surya tilak or abhishekas, using unique architectural techniques to illuminate idols with sunlight at predetermined times
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Gudi Padwa: A comprehensive...

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During Gudi Padwa, households celebrate the occasion by adorning gudis, which are vibrant and colourful silk scarf-like cloths tied at the top of a long bamboo
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April 2024 packed with...

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To make sure you prepare well for the April festivals — Papmochani Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Baisakhi, Vishu Kani, Rama Navmi etc — here's a full compilation
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Sheetala Saptami: How to...

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Sheetala is depicted as a young maiden wearing a winnowing fan on her head, riding a donkey and carrying a short broom to scatter the contents of her pot
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Amalaki Ekadashi 2024: Why,...

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In the Brahmanda Purana, Chaitraratha and his subjects gathered near the Vishnu temple, by a riverbank, to worship Vishnu and the amla tree on Amalaki Ekadashi
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Holashtak: Advice for pre-Holi...

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Beginning an auspicious task or conducting a ceremony during Holashtak often results in obstacles and hindrances, which is why these dos and don'ts must be adhered to
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रथ सप्तमी का महात्म्य,...

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रथ सप्तमी के दिन सूर्यदेव सात घोड़ों वाले अपने रथ को सारथी अरुणा के साथ उत्तरी गोलार्ध की ओर उत्तर-पूर्व दिशा में मोड़ते हैं जिससे ऋतु परिवर्तन होता है
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मौनी अमावस्या व्रत का...

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वैसे अमावस्या विवाह, मुंडन, गृहप्रवेश आदि के लिए शुभ नहीं होता, पर पूर्वजों की सद्गति हेतु पूजा, हवन और यहाँ तक कि पिंडदान भी मौनी अमावस्या को किया जाना चाहिए
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कालाष्टमी ऐसे मनाएँ —...

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शिव-स्वरूप भगवान् कालभैरव की महिमा, 2 फरवरी 2024 को कालाष्टमी कितने बजे से कितने बजे तक रहेगी, तिथि में पूजा के लिए अनुष्ठान आदि आवश्यक सूचनाएँ
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Why Stitched Clothes Not...

Rituals
Hindu practices such as clothes, accessories, ornaments and symbols generally are not constrained in sampradayas of Brahmana, but…
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कूर्म द्वादशी 2024: तिथि,...

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कूर्म द्वादशी हिंदू चंद्र माह चैत्र के शुक्ल पक्ष के बारहवें दिन मनाई जाती है; इस वर्ष कूर्म द्वादशी 22 जनवरी को मनाई जाएगी
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Shakambhari Navaratri: How to observe Pausha Shukla Ashtami to Purnima

While devotees worship the Durga form of Shakti during Chaitra and Sharadiya Navaratri but Ma Shakambhari during Shakambhari Navaratri

अविमुक्तेश्वरानंद शास्त्रों को अधूरा, विकृत उद्धृत कर रहे

अयोध्या श्रीराम मंदिर का पुनर्निर्माण करने वाले प्रशासन की निंदा हेतु अविमुक्तेश्वरानंद ग्रंथों के या तो ग़लत अनुवाद कर रहे हैं या उनका भ्रामक प्रस्तुतिकरण

भोगी पोंगल — दक्षिण भारत के कृषि उत्सव की तिथि, इतिहास, प्रथा

द्रिक पंचांग के अनुसार भोगी पोंगल रविवार 14 जनवरी 2024 को मनाया जाने वाला है; शुभ पूजा का समय 15 जनवरी को प्रातः 02:54 बजे भोगी संक्रांति क्षण का संकेत देता है

Holi: The Religious Part

Not much is known about the regional variants of Holi, one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism, while misleading myths about its originator Krishna abound

Pradosha Vrata: How, why to observe

Explained: Why Pradosha Vrata, duration of the tithi, eligibility for the ritual, wishes to be shared with the deities, rituals, specific mantras

Dance Inside A Temple: Not Every Performer Qualifies

It is not merely about the dance or its form; the identity of the performer is important as per the laid down rules of the temple, which Mansiya VP was aware of

Janmashtami Must Be Celebrated For A Fortnight

Turning the festival of Lord Krishna's incarnation into a fortnightly, nationwide event would be the first step towards arousing a vital consciousness of the community

Guru Purnima Arghya To Vidwan Palakkad KS Narayanawamy

My guru prioritised quality over quantity, consistency over competition and was vociferously against music contests and associated nepotism

Pujas On Diwali

Dipawali, arguably the most popular of all Hindu festivals, is also the festival of lights and is traditionally celebrated on the new moon night...

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