Hindu Hidden Facts - Hinduism Beliefs, Religious Facts, Hindu Religion

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...