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 …
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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Sun is the most important star among all heavenly bodies as it is the source of energy. So, people hold him in high esteem. The Suryopanishad says Gods, Gandharvas and Sages reside in Sun rays. In the Skandpuran, it is scribbled as a sin to eat without offering Sun the libation. Sun is involved in …
Shanidev, resides at the seventh position of the Navgrah. He is the son of Surya and Sanghya Devi. He represents the planet Saturn. His interaction with the other planets for a period of two and half, and seven and a half years, makes him dreadful. Shanidev influences people terribly than that of others. And the …
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Vishvakarma is believed as the engineer among the gods. So, his blessings are sought before installing a new machinery or equipment. As per Hindu belief, it provides long life to the machineries and helps all work done in those to complete safely. The name Vishvakarma suggests two words. Vishva means the world or universe, and …
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Saraswati is known to be the goddess of speech, learning and knowledge. Those who learn music, needs to worship her as per Hindu belief as she blesses with the knowledge for everything. In the Devipuran, many names of Saraswati are found. Such as Savitri, Gayatri, Sati, Lakshmi and Ambika. She is also known as Vagdevi, …
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Hanuman is believed to be the ultimate devotee the world has ever seen. He was the greatest devotee of Shri Ram. He was the son of God Vayu or Wind and Anjana. He is the incarnation of Shiva and he was born with incredible powers to serve Ram. It was obvious from his childhood actions, …
