Shiva is the third important God according to Hindu belief. People who desire to have a successful married life as that of Shiva and Parvati, offer prayers to Shiva and Shivaling. The Shivaling symbolizes the phallus, which is considered as a symbol of Shiva. Mercury or parad or para in Hindi, is also known as …
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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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Om has been considered as the most sacred word from time immemorial in Hindu mythology. Chanting ‘Om’ is a serene and peaceful experience for all Hindus. Nowadays, it is also spelt as Aum. The three-syllable a+u+m represents Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shankar) and chanting it is believed to sought their blessings. The syllables may also …
The new moon day in Aadi month is celebrated as ‘aadi pooram.’ The day is also celebrated as the birthday of Aandal – Saint Poet who wrote Tiruppaavai and is also considered as a manifestation of the mother Goddess. Many people celebrate Aadi as the month of the Goddess and women partake in several rituals …
Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu Jathara at Secunderabad is the biggest cultural festival in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. In 2010, the date of Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu Jathara is August 1, Sunday. Rangam is celebrated on August 2, Monday. Bonalu Jathara is held on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thurdsdays during Ashada masam in Andhra Pradesh, especially in Telangana …
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 …
Vaastu Shastra was first spoken about in Stapatya Veda, which in turn is a constituent of the Atharva Veda, one of the four esteemed Vedas of India. It affirms that because of Vaastu Shastra, the entire universe enjoys the bliss conferred by God. This ancient science channels all the positive energies of the universe to …
