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Why is a specific flower offered to a Deity?

Some things in human life are beyond the realm of intellect. Modern science cannot explain them. And that is where the science of spirituality enters in the life of man! According to the path of devotion (Bhaktīyoga) ritualistic worship..
The Great Maharana Pratap kept the stature of the Saffron flag undiminished

Maharana Pratap was born on May 9th 1540 in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan. His father was Maharana Udai Singh II and his mother was Rani Jeevant Kanwar. Maharana Udai Singh II ruled the kingdom of Mewar, with his capital at Chittor. Maharana Pratap was..
Bajirao Peshwa - A Greatest Indian Warrior

History has witnessed the coming and going of many great civilisations. Through its long history, the Hindu civilisation has endured numerous attacks and attempts at its destruction. However, it has also produced a long line of heroes and warrio..
Akshay Trutiya, The first day of Tretayug

Akshay Trutiya is the day when Tretayug commenced. Hindu Dharmashastra attaches great importance to that day when one Yug ends and another Yug commences. This day marks the end of “kalahakal” of earlier Yug and beginning of “Sa..
How do the colour and design of the clothes affect the person

Every object has its good or distressing vibrations based on its characteristics just like human beings. The vibrations of many objects of regular use around us constantly affect us. So it is necessary that the objects of our daily..
Remedies for the Premises (Vastu)

In the ancient times there were no houses. People lived in the forest. As they began con¬structing houses they experienced that some houses brought good fortune and happiness while others caused distress. This is how the science of premises ..
Shree Hanuman Jayanti: Chaitra Pournima

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the pournima (full moon day) of the Hindu Lunar month of Chaitra. On this day, the Hanuman tattva (Hanuman principle) is more active than on any other day of the year.
This year Hanuman Jayanti fal..Shree Ram Navami, an Introduction

Introduction: The birth of Lord Rama, the seventh Incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in the Tretayuga is celebrated on this day - the ninth day in the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. Whenever righteousness is in d..
Largest Hindu temple on planet to be built in Bihar - Virat Angkor Wat Ram temple

A Hindu trust in India's eastern state of Bihar has begun building a replica of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple. The replica will be 222 feet high and have five stories and five shikhars, or rising towers, just like its Cambodian original, ..
Gudhipadwa, the Hindu New Year (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada) - an introduction

1. Introduction : The holy festival which marks the beginning of the New Year, new month and new day for Hindus, falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipadā (the first day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra). It i..
Appropriate method of doing Aarti and science behind blowing Conch

Aarti is an easy and beautiful medium to light the lamp of devotion (present in the seeker’s heart) and obtain God’s grace and blessing
Belief is necessary to understand the importance of spirituality and spiritual pra..Holi a spiritual celebration, Do's and Don'ts
1. Introduction : Holi is celebrated from the full moon day (pournima) of the Hindu lunar month of Phalgun till the fifth day (panchami). Depending on the regional variations in India, it i..Ritual of Waving Lit Lamps (Aarti) - A Spiritual Perspective

Introduction : In the Era of Strife (Kaliyug), man doubts the very existence of God. In such a spiritual climate, Hindu Dharma has provided the easy means of offering aarti, for man to be able to experience God...
Arrangement of Deities In Temple Room and Queries about Aarti

Most Hindu households have a designated Temple Room or Devhara or Dev Ghar, Puja Ghar, or similar. In cities where small-sized apartments are a norm, a separate room for designating Deities is virtually impossible. Deities are ..
Mahashivratri: The Spiritual science and the Divine Knowledge

Introduction : The festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the month Magha, as per the Hindu lunar calendar. This year it is on Monday 20th February. The Shiva prin..
Yog In Synergy With Medical Science
This book explores and demonstrates the medical benefits of Yoga (Yog) Pranayam (breathing exercises) by use of "scientific medical data" gathered Divya Yog Mandir (Trust)- Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar initiat..How to make Pujaa platter arrangement: Cosmic elements

Introduction: Hindu Dharma provides various pathways to worship the divine. Ritualistic worship (Karmakand), a subset of Path of Devotion (Bhaktimarg), is one such path. In the P..
Correct method and science of doing Namaskar to God

What is the correct method of doing Namaskār?
A. 'While paying obeisance to God, bring the palms together.
1. The fingers should be held loose (not straight & rigid) while joining the palms.
..Upanishad Ganga : A series exploring vedic culture

"Upanishad Ganga", a treasure trove of stories Never told before on celluloid. A series depicting the story of you and me. A series depicting the concept of Upanishads. A series exploring vedic culture. A mammoth attempt to unravel the..

