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Why do we apply turmeric powder to new clothes and then wear? If we have observed our ancestors do not know about jeans or other fabric clothes. Also applying turmeric powder to new clothes’ is observed from our ancestors. In olden days there were no mills and clothes were weaved manually. Before weaving clothes, starch prepared from flour is applied to the thread, which attracts bacteria and other disease-causing germs. Wearing those clothes may cause skin rashes and other diseases. As turmeric powder has anti-bacterial property, our ancestors prescribed us to apply turmeric powder on both sides of the new clothes. Also, turmeric powder is considered for wellness. What is meant by controlling our senses? In the epic of Mahabharata, there was a battle between gods and demons. Arjuna helped gods in the battle, impressed with his bravery and courage, gods respected him in many ways. On that night heavenly angel named urvasi, came to Arjun and asked him to fulfill...

Why Water in Paatala Ganga located in Srisailam is Green Once upon a time king named Chandragupta fought many battles for years and returns back to his kingdom with the joy of victory. Among beautiful ladies in his palace, he sees princess Chandravati and falls in love with her. In the later part, he gets to know that she is his daughter, still, he wants her. Seeing his father behavior Chandravati goes to the forest area of Srisailam and starts praying Lord Shiva. Chandragupta goes even there and tries to molest his daughter. Lord Shiva appears and curses him to become “paccalabanda” (greenstone) and lie in paatala Ganga. Upon pleading, he says he will be free from his curse in Kaliyuga when Lord Vishnu comes down to earth and does bathing in this paatala Ganga. Why don't we find lady purohit in temples? While installing god/ goddess idol in a temple we perform certain rituals and install them by chanting mantras and putting yantras. By doing so idol gets immense...

What to be seen after wake up Many of us think that our day going to kick start with goodness or bad based on what we see immediately after we wake up. If we see a person who gained knowledge of Vedas, sumangali (female whose husband is alive and who is considered to be good), cow, fire in homa or yagna is considered to be good. People also say seeing their parents is also considered to be good as God created them as he cannot look at each and every living being at the same time. If we see a river, ocean or lake we can get rid of our problems. This is the reason why Maha rushis and saints build their cottage near to a lake or river. Seeing curd/ yogurt, mustard seeds, ghee and mirror are considered as a bad sign. Similarly, if we see our face in ghee then it is considered that we can live healthy for a longer period. What are the benefits of Laughing? Laughing increases the heartbeat by which our blood movement improves. If you laugh for at least 10 minutes, you can...

Who heard Hanuman Chalisa first? Tulasi Dasa Goswamy wrote Sri Rama Charitamanas. When Sri Rama Charitamanas was sung by Tulasi Das Lord Hanuman used to come. As we all know that where ever lord Rama name is chanted or sung his song, Lord Hanuman will be there. Once when Tulasi Das finished singing Sri Rama Charitamanas all people left but one old man was left behind. He was enjoying the pleasure of the song. Then Tulasi Das touched the toes of the old man, Lord Hanuman who took the form of the old man showed his original form. Tulasi Das was filled with joy by seeing Lord Hanuman original form and started singing sloka consisting of 40 padyas. It is known as Hanuman Chalisa and was first listened by Lord Hanuman himself. Colour combination of clothes while visiting temples: When we are visiting the temples of Lord Shiva, Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswathi we need to wear white clothes. When we visit Goddess Parvathi and Lord Vinayaka we need to wear red colour clothes....

Mukkoti Ekadasi and Uttara Dwara Dharshan On the day of Mukkoti, Lord Sri Maha Vishnu will wake up from yoga sleep. On that particular day, he will be shown to all from the north point. If we see him from the north gate then it is believed that we get punyam. People believe that if we visit him first on this auspicious day and have a wish in our heart then they get fulfilled. If we visit him through the north gate on this day leaving all our worries and work, along with Lord Vishnu we also get blessed with mukkoti devatas. Mukkoti Ekadasi Rituals: One should wake up early and complete ablutions. Try to observe strict fasting without eating and drinking even water. For people who are weak, old or cannot afford to maintain strict fasting can have fruits and milk. Special prayers like chanting lord Vishnu slokas, Vishnu sahasranamam should be done. One should spend his day by listening to songs, doing bhajans and singing and praising Lord Vishnu. As said above, one...

What are the specific flowers offered to god? We find many beautiful flowers on this planet but there are specific flowers to be offered to our deity. Flowers play a prominent role during puja or any other occasions. There are few flowers which should not be offered to the god and some of them have a significant role in puja. When it comes to Lord Shiva, jilledu (madar ), ganneru (Plumerias), maredu (bael), tammy (palm), uttareni leaves (prickly chaff), Jammi (Bulrush) leaves and flowers and nalla kaluva flowers are considered as best to offer. Dasani, mankena, ndanti, mogali, maalathi, kumkuma madi, etc. flowers are considered as not fit for puja. Also, any flower which doesn’t have stick below the flower is considered as non-fit. Each flower is dedicated to a particular god/ goddess. Maredu (bael) it is allocated to goddess Lakshmi Nalla Kaluva (black lotus) is for goddess Parvathi White lotus is for Lord Kumara Swami Kamal flower (Nelumbo nucifera) is dedicated for...

What are the benefits of giving aarthi? In India, we find giving aarti not just in houses, we give it in temples, occasions when a child is born when a bride enters the house and many other situations. Whatever the situation is if we give aarthi there is a health secret behind it. If there is any occasion, we find people crowding in a place; similarly, we find it in temples. Because of this, our surroundings are filled with impure air and there is a chance of bacteria and other harmful germ growth. By burning camphor, many of these harmful bacteria and germs get destroyed. We get protected by airborne diseases and other contact diseases. As camphor melts when burned, we pray to god that even our faults and sins should get melted and we take aarti by touching its presence to our eyes. Why shouldn't ladies leave their hair left without tying? According to black magic, if a woman leaves her hair free then it is a welcome to sign to ghosts. It becomes easy to acquire...