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Significance of Kartik Purnima : Karthika pournami is a full moon day in the month of Karthika Masam. Devotees wake up early in the morning and have a bath at the banks of the river or at home when not feasible and perform fasting. Our ancient texts say that a devotee obtains salvation, wealth, health and fulfill all their wishes by just lighting up the lamp in the month of Karthika masa. We light 365 wicks on this day resembling 365 days in a year. People who cannot light a lamp in front of God every day and cannot perform rituals every day, there is a provision on this day that if we can light a lamp consisting of 365 wicks, it is worth of lighting every day. On this Karthik Purnima , people like to light lamp early morning before sunrise and few like to lamp in the evening after sunset after breaking they're fast. When it comes to Vaishnava's version of saying, today is the day lord Vishnu incarnated as Matsyavataram to save Manu from maha pralaya. ...

Poli Swarga Deepam is a kind of lighting lamp during the month of Karthika which represents the end of the auspicious month. Karthika Masam is one of the mythological months where we find devotees take a holy bath near rivers and light lamps. Every day of this month is auspicious, Amavasya (new moon) devotes lighten lamp with a name poli swargam (one of the rituals performed especially in the Andhra region).   Story 1: Poli is one of the daughters-in-law in a combined family. Her aunt used to get jealous of her daughter-in-law for her devotedness towards god. She used to create obstacles to stop her worship, during one occasion she tried to stop her lighting lamp in the month of Karthika.                 She gave allotted daily work in such a way that she could not complete them on time, even then poli used to complete her work and lighten lamp. She used to make cotton and light using th...

During Vamana avatar, Lord Vishnu has taken land from Bali with a wish of conquering as much as land his three steps. During the second step when he put on Brahma Loka lord Brahma wanted to cleanse the foot with water. That water flowed in four directions, water flown towards the south was entangled in Lord Shiva hair and this river is called as Ganga. Lord Shiva was fond of Ganga than Goddess Parvati. During that time there was a drought on earth for fourteen years. There was only one place which was not affected was sage Goutama hermitage. All people in surrounding places came to the sage hermitage for shelter. Lord Ganesh was unable to see his mother penance and decided to make a solution by bringing down Ganga to earth. He decided to go to sage Goutama hermitage in disguise manner and became friendly with other people. He requested Jaya who is one of goddess Parvati companion to adopt the form of a cow and pretend to be dead. Once this cow went to the farm of sage and ...

Many of us can’t resist having delicious foods. There is nothing wrong having healthy food but nowadays we are shifting towards fast foods and junk foods which is not only filled with spicy ingredients but also bringing unnecessary health risks. Our ancients clearly mentioned not to eat more than 2 times a day in Taitireeya Brahmanam. The time interval between two meals is considered to be fasting and you get benefits of fasting. While having food we need to eat sitting towards the East. Best Eating Habits as per Ancient Texts: Eating facing towards East will increase our life, if you face towards the south then it is said to increase respect, the north facing will help you in fulfilling your wishes. Also according to Vamana Purana and Vishnu Purana, it is said not to face towards the west and north. Our ancient texts say its best to have food facing towards the East. Thumb rules of Hindu eating habits: Never eat sitting on leaves or iron tables. If you are wishing...

Diwali is considered as one of the auspicious festivals. It is being celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs as per their customs and religion. In Hindu, we celebrate this festival as a victory of light over darkness and evil spirit. When it comes to children, as it is celebrated on Amavasya, it’s the festival of sweets, crackers, and lights. Festival begins with Dhan Trayodashi or Dhanteras as the first day and on the second day its Naraka Chaturdashi and then Diwali. Apart from these three important days people also celebrate Govardhan pooja on the fourth day and Bhai dooj (brother-sister relationship) on the fifth day. Among all on third day i.e on Diwali, Lakshmi pooja is famous and is believed that performing Lakshmi pooja on this day brings you wealth and prosperity. How to perform Lakshmi Pooja: First, we need to cleanse the house by sprinkling river Ganga water or any spiritual river water. Then perform Kalash Pooja and Lord Ganesh Pooja. Light...

Arjuna Phalguna: Thunderstorm occurs naturally; our ancestors say not to stay under a tree when there is a thunderstorm. If we observe storms occur mostly over trees. Also now a day we have learned that we should not be even below telephone poles or electric poles. Scientists say that there may be a slight discharge of electricity from them which is not safe to humans. Also many suggest that instead of standing on the ground sleeping is good, even if you are struck from storm sleeping position helps to lower the risk as storm energy is absorbed by earth (as earth acts as a neutral body) From our childhood, whenever there is a thunderstorm our parents utter the word “ Arjuna Phalguna ”, there is a small story from Mahabharat epic behind uttering those words. When Pandavas are returning from the forest, Arjuna brings Uttara to Sami tree for weapons. In order to rescue cows stolen from Duryodhana and Karna, Arjuna says to bring down weapons from the tree. During that period o...

Knowingly or unknowingly we offer sindhoor and betel leaves and ask the priest to perform a pooja. Did you observe the fact that betel leaves are used only to Lord Hanuman while performing pooja. Betel leaves are offered to those who have read and absorbed the knowledge of Vedas and Sastras, we respect to their knowledge and request them to bless by offering betel leaves along with two nuts and two bananas (tambulam). If you perform abhishekam with betel leaves and consume them after your meals you will be blessed with peace and prosperity. An important point to remember that if someone gives you tambulam then never rotate (give same leaves to others) those beetle leaves to others as they are not spoiled. Tambulam will consist of three beetle leaves , two nuts, and banana, we can also add one rupee coin and a flower. We offer this tambulam along with some Dakshina (fruits, money, clothes, rice, etc.) considering the presence of Dhakshinya Devi blessing to Brahmins to get the c...

Kumkum is the form of Shakti, applying it brings purity to our body. Human life is considered to be sacred, after being born as many creatures we get a human body. Our body is comprised of different parts and each part is worshipped with a certain god. Similarly, our forehead is considered as brahmasthan worshipped with Lord Brahma. As red color is used to worship Lord Brahma, it should be covered with tilak which is red in color i.e Kumkum Sun rays should not touch the forehead. Our life form is secretly stored in the middle of the body where Anahata chakra is located (near the heart). If we apply kumkum with the ring finger, it is considered to be peace, if we use middle finger then it increases life and if we apply with tongue, it resembles power. If we use forefinger then we attain spiritual empowerment. Also based on yoga and acupuncture when we press on our forehead while applying kumkum , it activates chakra related to knowledge and also increases the flow of blood to fac...

According to Brahma Purana, it is said that there is an image of Lord Surya on the shores of the great ocean which is south of Bharataavarsha. The land was called with the name Utkala or Ondara which is now called as Orissa, India. Once it was populated with Brahmans who acquired the knowledge of Vedas, Puranas, and Shastras. In ancient times the idol was named with Konaditya, as time passed it’s now called with the name Konaraka. According to Brahma purana it is said "whoever gazes at the image and prays lord Surya, their sins will be forgiven ." The best time to worship Lord Surya is during the time of sunrise . It is also clearly mentioned about the rite to be followed to clear your sins of seven preceding generations. One has to face towards the east and draw the image of the lotus flower (with exactly eight petals) with red sandalwood on the ground to descend on this flower. Place copper vessel at the center of the flower-filled with paddy, sacred grass, red flow...

From our ancient days, we find Indians eating on Leafs like banana, pupil, and banyan tree leaves. It is considered to be auspicious and healthy eating on leaves. We serve food on banana leaves during festivals and even marriages. In leaves, there are many ayurvedic properties, like banana leaves are filled with anti-oxidant properties (polyphenols) which help fighting cancer cells. Banana tree leaves are used on many ayurvedic medicines when hot food is served on this leaf, a chemical reaction happens which brings good to stomach. Also, it brings a kind of aroma to food. In south India, people consume a lot of liquid foods like rasam, sambar, etc. as the banana leaf is waterproof and large enough people prefer them. Apart from health benefits, south India has huge cultivation of banana trees and is easily available in all seasons. Also, it has anti-bacterial properties and eco-friendly. Based on a few facts you will get to know the necessity of eating food on Banana...

In Hindu mythology, many believe in karma . Based on the good or bad deeds we will suffer or live good in this or in next life. According to ancient texts, it is said that based on previous or this life sins or deeds we need to suffer before going to heaven.  We find people cursing God for his abnormalities when born or in this life span. It is we who create our destiny with our acts. Based on the acts we perform we need to suffer, based on ancient texts we get to know certain facts. Karma: Importance of past deeds in the present life If a person performs Brahma hayta will be born or suffer from Tuberculosis.   slaughter cow - you will be born with the abnormal body or pigmy (who are short in height and body parts) kill females then you will be born or always suffer from some or other kind of diseases If a Brahmin consumes meat then he will suffer from leprosy Say a false statement and make some others suffer then you will be born as dumb. Steal books...

According to Hindu culture, when a women gets married she comes to her husband’s house leaving apart from her parents. She comes altogether believing her husband, so husband needs to fulfill basic things like feeding her healthy food, to protect her private parts he needs to provide good clothing and shelter for security. More importantly, he needs to get closer to her partner only during nights. Let us learn Sacred Timeline to Conceive Boy or Girl Based on Ancient Scripts:   When getting together it is considered to be best during the last four days after her period. Our ancients have calculated days which are good for giving their offsprings. If you get closer during 4, 6, 8,10, 12,14, 16,18 etc.. like even days it is said you will have a male child and if you get closer during 5,7,9,11,13,15,17 et. During odd days you will have a female child. Also based on ancient texts it is said not to get together during Saturday, Sunday and Tuesdays as it leads to a ...