Ghanta is the Sanskrit term for a ritual bell used in Hinduistic religious practices. The ringing of the bell produces what is regarded as an auspicious sound. Hindu temples generally have one metal bell hanging at the entrance and devotees ring the bell while entering the temple which is an …
Read More »Importance Of Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Sthothram
The Lalitha Sahasranamam is an extremely powerful chant.It is said that Devi Herself ordered that this chant should be propagated and spread. It is said it was given to Hayagriva an incarnation of Mahavishnu with the head of a horse ,when Hayagriva was in thirst of getting liberation , …
Read More »Significance of Shri Ram Navami
Sri Ramachandra appeared as the son of Dasharatha, the king of Ayodhya, who hailed from the dynasty of Maharaja Ikshvaku (also known as Raghu vamsha). Dasharatha had three wives: Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, and Sumitra, but he had no children. On the advice of Maharishi Vashishtha, the king performed a Putra Kameshti …
Read More »10 Most Important Temples of Lord Vishnu and his avatars in India
Who is Lord Vishnu? Vishnu is a Hindu god, the Supreme God of Vaishnavism (one of the three principal denominations of Hinduism) and one of the three supreme deities (Trimurti) of Hinduism. He is also known as Narayana and Hari. Lord Vishnu is said to be “the protector and preserver” …
Read More »Significance and Benefits Of Wearing Tulsi Beads Around The Neck
Tulsi is thought to be the most sacred of woods in India and Indian worship, and the plant of Tulsi is believed to be the incarnation of the Divine itself. The Tulsi Mala is made of the wood or the seeds of Tulsi and is used for name chanting …
Read More »Ekadashi 13th March 2018
Papmochani Ekadashi is observed during Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month according to North Indian Purnimant calendar and Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month according to South Indian Amavasyant calendar. However both North Indian and South Indian observe it on the same day. Currently it falls in month of March or April …
Read More »Slokas for Children -ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಶ್ಲೋಕಗಳು
ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಈ ಶ್ಲೋಕಗಳನ್ನೂ ಕಲಿಸಿ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವವೂ ವಿಕಾಸಗೊಳ್ಳಲಿದೆ ಈ ಶ್ಲೋಕಗಳು ಕೇವಲ ಪಠಣೆಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಸೀಮಿತವಾಗದೇ ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲರನ್ನೂ ಸಮಾನವಾಗಿ ತನ್ನಂತೆಯೇ ನೋಡಿ, ಗೌರವಿಸಬೇಕೆಂಬುದನ್ನೂ ತಿಳಿಸುವುದರಿಂದ. ಶ್ಲೋಕದ ಜೊತೆ ಜೊತೆಗೇ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವವೂ ವಿಕಾಸಗೊಳ್ಳಲಿದೆ. ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಕಲಿಸಬಹುದಾದ ಸರಳ ಶ್ಲೋಕಗಳು ಇಂತಿವೆ ಓಂ ಸಹನಾ ಭವತುಃ ಸಹನೋ ಭುನಕ್ತುಃ ಸಹವೀರ್ಯಂ ಕರವಾವಹೈ ತೇಜಸ್ವಿನಾವಧೀತಮಸ್ತು ಮಾವಿದ್ವಿಶಾವಹೈ ಓಂ ಶಾಂತಿ ಶಾಂತಿ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ಶ್ಲೋಕದ ಅರ್ಥ ಹೀಗಿದೆ: …
Read More »Meaning of Hinduism – Definition of the term Hinduism
Meaning of the word Hinduism Hinduism, the word having its roots in Indus (the river), refers to the religion and philosophies that were prospering in the land around and beyond the river Indus. Hinduism originally was spread throughout the world (1), but at some later periods of time it has …
Read More »SIGNIFICANCE AND MERITS OF PHALGUNA MASA (STARTING FROM 16.02.2018 TO 17.03.2018)
Last but not the least, 12th lunar month starts from 16.02.2018 to 17.03.2018; The month in which full moon day coincides with Poorva/Uttara Phalguni star that month is denoted as Phalguna masam. Lord Vishnu in the name of Govinda is the presiding Deity (Masa Niyamaka) governing the month of Phalguna …
Read More »Kubera Gayathri Mantra
Kubera Gayathri Mantra Benefit (s) : Kubera is the cashier to Goddess Mahalakshmi. Chanting the Kubera Gayathri mantra bestows one huge amount of money. Best Time to Chant : Sandhya kala and Fridays Number of Times to Chant : 9, 11, 33, 66, 108, or 1008 times Aum Yaksha-rajaaya Vidmahe …
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