Not only in Hinduism but also in other religions and communities, Swastika is considered to be the most auspicious symbol ever. This is designed as a cross where the four arms, 1 are bent at right angles. The four dots in the Swastika denotes the four directions. Being auspicious, this mark is customary to be …
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The rites and rituals performed in a Hindu marriage ceremony may vary in some aspects between different Hindu communities. However, the basic essential remains the same in spite of diversity in languages and regional practices. Both the bride and the bride groom needs to experience the Mangal Snan ceremony on the wedding day. The word …
Astrological Implications of Lunar Eclipse Retrograde Mars and Moon in UttrashadhaNakshatra while Moon moves to Shravan Nakshatra and will be joining Ketu during the Eclipse. Sun in conjunction with rahu in PushyaNakshatra while Retrograde Mercury will be closer to them. Venus, Jupiter & Saturn do not influence this eclipse. Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, …
The longest lunar eclipse of the century is almost upon us. And it will be accompanied by blood Moon, where this heavenly body turns intense red. What will be the effect of this dual celestial event on the zodiac signs is interpreted by our celebrated resident astrologer, Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma. ARIES the Ram (Mar …
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Hinduism respects cow as mother and it is believed, cow is the living form of all Gods together. It’s become obvious for every Hindu to pray the cow. Cows are the most important and unavoidable requirement for every Hindu rituals. There are many stories in Hindu mythology that describe the significance and esteem a cow …
Tulsi plant in a Hindu house premises is obvious to be found as it is the most sacred plant for the Hindus. As per Hindu customs, this plant needs to be planted in the month of Kartik. As per the Skandpuran, the reduction of sins per life depend on the number of Tulsi planted. A …
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Moon is the next important heavenly body after the sun. Moon always attracts the attentions for its divine rays. It is put in high esteem for its cool rays. The Chandogya Upanishad says, praying Chandrama (the moon) returns you a good life with good health, free of problems and sorrows. All sins and bad deeds …
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Creating life did never mean the end of God’s responsibility. He is supposed to manage and protect his creation with his supernatural powers as he is well aware of the disorders to happen without proper management. To control these chaos and flow of life huddle less, he incarnates in every era when his creation faces …
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Navgrah or the nine planets are the second to be offered the prayers after Sri Ganesh. As per Hindu belief the planets control human fate with their movements. They also control the horoscopes of people. But it never suggests, the fate once cast for an individual can never be changed. It can be changed with …
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An architecture that is Vaastu complaint, would promote an environment for a contented and healthy life. The nine planets, the Panchmahabhutas, the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth consistently govern the eight directions, namely East, North, South, West, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest. The Table 1-1 lists the Vaastu chart, representing the eight directions that …
