What is the significance of making offerings to Shiva and the Shivaling?

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 …

What is the Significance of the many incarnations of Gods?

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 …

Why do Hindus offer prayers to Sri Ganesh before a special occasion?

Sri Ganeshaya Namah! Sri Ganesh, the most honored God ever in Hindu mythology is considered as the vighanharta. He is believed to solve all your huddles before you start a new thing, to bless you with wealth and prosperity. So, he is offered the prayer before every auspicious occasion. He is also known to be …

Lohri

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

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

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 …

Aadi-Pooram

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 …