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 …
Lohri is the popular balefire festival. It is the coldest day of winter and is decided by the orientation of the sun. It signifies the entry of Sun into the Makar Rashi from the Tropic of Cancer i.e. movement from north to south. Lohri also marks the last day of the month of Maargazhi, the ninth …
Magh Snan is one of the many holy bathing ritual in the Magh month. This tradition has been followed since hundreds of years according to Hindu calendar. It is also popular by the name Mini Kumbh Mela. The bath can be taken within the period of 45 days according to the calendar. It begins at Paush …
Putrda Ekadashi occurs in the light fortnight (Shukla or Gaura paksha) every lunar month. There are established rules and regulations to be followed on this day with the help of some spiritual leader. It is for Lord Vishnu who is supposed to be the son giver. Married couples who does not have any sons if keeps …
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 …
