Practicing Spirituality

Gudhi Padwa means the Yugadi tithi, the Hindu New Year day. In Hindu Dharma, a...

Holi is a festival that guides us on the path of embracing sattvik nature by...

On Mahashivratri, Shivatattva is 1000 times more active than on other days. To get maximum...

Ratha Saptami (Magh Shukla Saptami) is a day to venerate and offer gratitude to Surya...

A person praying for spiritual gain surrenders more than a person praying with worldly expectations,...

Sleeping late is an invitation to several lifestyle diseases. So it is important to know...

How sleeping prone, supine, or on your side can affect your sleep quality, and what...

‘Vijayadashami’ is the day of victory for Hindu Deities and great warriors. The defeat of...

There are certain guidelines on what food should be prepared, how it should be served...

The method of performing ritualistic worship of Shrikrishna (Janmashtami Pooja) is give, along with meanings...

Raksha Bandhan is the festival that celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister...

Certain tips that consider your basic constitution (prakruti) & employ mudras to help you fall...

Adhik maas happens to be the thirteenth month of a lunar year every two or...

Detailed information about the method of having food is given in my book ‘Ayurvediya Aharmantra’....

Akshay Trutiya was the day when Satyayuga ended and Tretayuga began. Let’s learn the importance...

Makar Sankranti, a festival celebrating the Sun God, occurs on January 14th, and is beneficial...

This festival is celebrated on the day of Kartik Poornima, since Deity Shiva annihilated the...

Many people face problems of various kinds because they do not abide by Dharma (Righteousness)...

Enhance efforts to obtain the grace of God - Shrichitshakti (Mrs) Anjali Mukul Gadgil Contribute...

Performing spiritual practice is necessary not only to survive the adverse times, but also to...

It has come to notice that based on the concept of Shri Ganesha’s arrival on...

'Vaikunthchaturdashi is an invaluable opportunity granted to us to worship Shri.Vishnu. Its significance is that...

Prime Minister of Bharat, Mr. Narendra Modi convinced the the importance of the yogic sciences...

Mahashivaratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. The vrat (Vowed religious observance)...

Water means life. Water has a special memory of its own. The kind of our...

First let us understand that the correct pronunciation is Brāhmamuhūrt and not Brahmamuhurt. Brāhmamuhūrt is...

Jewellery worn on feet such as anklets and toe-rings are cherished by women. Besides just...

In 200 ml lukewarm buffalo milk add cubed sugar and drink it gradually, one spoon...

A few public restrictions in some places have limited the celebration of Deepawali as usual....

For the young and old, expressing joy during Diwali has become synonymous with lighting expensive...

On the Dev-diwali, Deities are offered maha-naivedya of at least five delicacies.

Tulsi Vivah consists of uniting Shri Vishnu [an Idol of Balkrushna (Infant Shrikrushna)] and the...

On Bhai dooj, the Scriptures have emphasized on nurturing the brother-sister relationship. Just as the...

Since times immemorial, lamps have been given an extraordinary repute of respect, honour and faith....

On Balipratipada a picture of King Bali and his Queen Vindhyavali is drawn with rangoli...

According to Shrimadbhagvat Puran on this day Shri Krushna slayed Narkasur. A powerful demon called...

Dhanatrayodashi is also known as Dhanteras and Dhanvantari Jayanti. Businessmen worship their treasuries and Deity...

A legend has it that after samudramanthan (churning of the ocean) five kamadhenus (wish-fulfilling cows)...

'I have advised spiritual remedies to several seekers for their inability to fall asleep at...

Due to the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as...

Traditions for appeasement of souls of ancestors after death exist not only in Bharat but...

During Pitrupaksha since the Pitruloka is closest to the Earth, the food, water and Pindadan...

Against the backdrop of disasters like coronavirus, Hindu Dharma has suggested some options in practising...

Birth time of Shrikrushna is at 12:00 am in the midnight. Therefore, the preparation of...

Hindu women perform the vowed religious observance (vrat) of Vatapournima for the husband, so that...

Every act should be performed as paying obeisance (as spiritual practice), so that an impression...

Paying obeisance is a simple and beautiful act of expression of Divine qualities like devotion,...

Marriage means blending of Principles of Deity Shiva in the form of husband and Shakti...

‘Paying obeisance’ that is doing namaskar is a sattvik (Sattva-predominant) impression on the Hindu mind,...

The average human body temperature is 37 degrees centigrade while soft drinks have a much...

It is very difficult to remove the colour applied to the skin after playing Holi....

Performing the puja of a Deity with Atmajyoti (Flame-like appearance of the soul) means performing...

During Panchopachar puja, gandha (Sandalwood paste) is applied to the Deity with the ring finger...

Puja of Deities is an easy way of abiding by achars (Conducts) set by Dharma...

Preparation for a puja is truly the foundation for the ritual of puja. It not...

When drawing the rangoli for a puja, the pattern should, as far as possible, be...

Sounding of a conch at the commencement of a puja and before an Arti helps...

While worshiping a Deity, the Deity’s Principle is created in the flowers as per the...

The puja implements are at the forefront in attracting Pancha-tattva (Five Cosmic Principles) from the...

A unique feature of Sanatan Hindu Dharma is the deep thinking behind acquisition of Chaitanya...

A pujak (Worshipper) does individual preparation of purification through the medium of external coverings (of...

The increased sattvikta as a result of the bath slowly reduces due to the constant...

A unique feature of Sanatan Hindu Dharma is the deep thinking behind acquisition of Chaitanya...

‘Human life is getting ridden with addictions by following Western values. It is also reducing...

With the objective of providing a balanced diet and nutrition to children and mothers the...

Hindus should offer homage with spiritual emotion that the departed soul may attain a good...

Now as the Ganesh festival is fast approaching how will such Hindus who have lost...

The flame of an ignited lamp (oil/ghee lamp) signifies the sacred Fire principle. Deep Poojan...

The ashunyashayan vowed religious observance is performed on Aashadh krushna (vadya) paksha 2. This year...

The procession to Pandharpur is the spiritual event making one forget the personal problems as...

This festival is of great significance amongst the farmers. After sowing of seeds, the bullocks...

Nothing is more precious in human life than time. An English saying goes, ‘Time is...

Days such as Mother’s day, Father’s day, Parents’ day etc are being celebrated in Bharat...

You could get a tattoo inked on your body in a matter of minutes to...

Excluding the career, the youth of today do not have any specific goals and ideals....

For a baby boy the sixth or eighth month and for a baby girl the...

Ramrajya was a state of affairs in which the life of subjects was full of contentment, there was no crime, corruption, etc. Let us be determined to establish such an ideal state (a Hindu nation).

The purpose of sleeping is to give the physical body rest. From this viewpoint ‘the...

An English quote says ‘When nails grow long, we cut nails, not fingers. Similarly, when...

Nowadays, perhaps due to ignorance about the Science of Spirituality and our culture or the...

What is our traditional way of cooking rice ? Let us study the temperatures involved...

Junk food is harmful to health. As proven by different research it weakens the intellect, accumulates...

We Bharatiyas have a preconceived notion that what the Westerners do is the best so...

Diseases which can be caused from the food cooked in aluminium vessels depression, anxiety, dementia...

Prior to onset of the rainy season, our body gets in a dehydrated condition internally...

Sharad Navaratra, Vijayadashami, Kojagiri Pournima, Vasubaras (Gurudwadashi), Dhanatrayodashi, Narak Chaturdashi, ritualistic worship of Indra, Kuber...

In order to lead a healthy life, rather than what we eat or how much...

Before commencing the ritualistic worship, rice (any other food grain if rice not available) is...

On Datta Jayanti, Shri Datta’s principle is 1000 times more active on Earth as compared...

55 slaughter houses were found to be discharging their sewage without treatment into open drainage...

The Maharashtra Government has published a dashboard on quantities of sewage daily generated, its treatment...

O devotees of Ganesh, educate your relatives, mandals (clubs) celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi etc, to install...

If one understands the implied meaning and science behind the holy days and religious festivals,...

Our Holy festivals and Religious festivals are such that they not only give us happiness...

The word vrat has been derived from the root ‘vru’ which could mean to choose,...

Undoubtedly, by undertaking vrats, fasts, following restraints and penance, all the varṇas (classes) are cleansed...

The theories that science proves within its limited sphere and many other theories that are...

The spiritual science underlying the invocation of Gouri is the welcome of the Deity of...

On the night of Kojagiri Pournima (full moon) the moon is closest to the earth....

O Hindus ! Public celebration of Hindu festivals is becoming perverted. Without considering the religious,...

Ritualistic worship of the Guru on the occasion of Gurupoornima..

The Principle of a specific Deity is present in the atmosphere in a larger proportion...

Let us join the bliss giving wari in Pandharpur on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi...

When we think of Ashadhi Ekadashi, the wari(an annual pilgrimage) of Pandharpur comes before our...

In Maharashtra, Prabodhini Ekadashi is linked with the Deity Vithhal - a form of Vishnu. Warkari sect...

Hindu New Year Day that is Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is also known as Gudipadwa. Scriptures...

It is said that Madan, the Deity of Love was born on this day. People do...

This article explains importance of love for others and bhav for God while cooking.

This article explains effects of cooking non-vegetarian food.

This article explainsimportance of offering bhav-enriched prayers to ShriAnnapurnadevi.

This article explains conducts related to cooking and preparation of food.

This article explains importance of earthen pot and copper utensil for storing water.

This article answers frequently asked questions on conducts related to cooking and preparation of food.

This article explains ill-effects of usage of modern cooking appliances and recommended conducts related to...

This article elucidates science underlying achars to be followed after the meals (for example, eating...

Let us understand achars to be followed while eating food from this article.

Let us understand the science behind the achars, such as eating with right hand, to...

In this article, let us understand the achars to be followed while eating.

This article explains the science underlying conducts to be followed related to drinking water while...

In this article let us understand impotance of serving ghee on dal and rice, spiritual...

Let us understand through this article, the importance of Bharatiya cow and ghee prepared from...

Let us understand achars related to usage of vegetables in the meals through this article.

In the earlier times, water used to be stored in a copper vessel or a...

Though salt-less food is tasteless food, following points will explain why use of salt should...

Let us understand sattvik process of cooking and usage of grains, pulses and legumes through...

Goa Pollution Control Board (GPCB) had undertaken study on effect of immersion of Shri Ganesh...

In 1893, Lokmanya Tilak transformed the annual domestic Shri Ganesh festival into a large, well-organised...

Our scriptures say that immersion of Shri Ganesh’s Idol must be done in flowing water...

This word is derived from ‘duhu’ and ‘avam’. ‘Duhu’ means that which is far away...

Achars associated with meals can mainly be divided into three - achars to be followed...

Achars to be followed before a meal and associated aspects are described in this article...

One should follow certain rules before consuming food so as to derive appropriate benefits at...

This article answers few frequently asked questions on basic conducts associated with meals.

It is said that ‘your diet defines your thoughts and your thoughts define your actions’....

At many places during Ganeshotsav, people vie to sing Aratis loudly to the accompaniment of...

According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Shrikrushna was born on Shravan Krushna Paksha Ashtami (Eighth...

There is a sudden change in the climate condition as the hot sunny weather transitions...

Rangapanchami is celebrated on Phalgun Krushna paksha Panchami (Fifth day of the dark fortnight of...

Prayer means pleading fervently from God. In other words, it is asking God for something...

On Datta Jayanti, the Dattatreya Principle is one thousand times more active on Earth as...

Let us find out from this article as to how can one spiritually benefit from...

Following article explains why men need to keep their hair short while it is beneficial...

Wearing clean clothes is something which we all like. No one would prefer wearing unwashed,...

People in different countries have different styles of wearing clothes. Every culture is represented also...

Westerners and Hollywood film stars taking up Hinduism as their religion, after realizing the importance...

Saying a specific prayer to a particular deity actually enhances our faith in the presence...

We all go to the temple in order to have darshan of the Deity and...

In order to derive maximum benefit from the darshan (viewing), one can follow simple guidelines...

A Devalay is divided into seven levels. Each level is connected with a Cosmic Principle...

Many of us go to the Devalay (Temple) to have darshan (viewing) of the Deity....

We all may be aware of certain actions that have to be performed when taking...

Most of us visit the Devalay in order to have darshan (viewing) of the deity...

Many of us visit the Devalay in order to have darshan of the deity and...

‘Devalay’ is an abode of God, meaning, the actual existence of God. ‘By going to...

In order to derive maximum benefit of darshan (viewing of deity) in a Devalay, one...

In order to receive maximum Chaitanya (Divine consciousness) we must have the darshan in a...

Many of us visiting the Devalay must have noted an idol of a tortoise made...

Sound Sleep is very important part of life. Absence of sound sleep adversely affects the...

In this article you will get to know about preparations to be made before going...

In order to imbibe the Chaitanya (Divine Conciousness) of the Deity, after completeting the pradakshina...

If one begins a vrat, it should be completed and not given up in the...

Chaturmas is reserved the year for penance, austerities, fasting, bathing in holy rivers and religious...

It is difficult for the common man to perform conducts according to the Vedas. To...

At the mention of the Hindu lunar month of Shravan (Shravan maas), one remembers the...

A programme which begins and ends with a Sanskrut shloka, results in multiple spiritual benefits....

At the mention of the Hindu lunar month of Shravan, one remembers the vrats. It...

In this material world, there are many authors who are desperate to publish and launch...

Let us find out through this article, the various types of clothes and their effect...

Praying is essential for understanding God and for perceiving His existence through our body, mind...

Let us understand how to pray, whom to pray, where to pray and the various...

Wearing clothes as prescribed by Hindu Dharma not only helps us imbibe Divine Energies from...

Let us understand through this article how lighting of lamp purifies the environment as well...

Conducting Shanti rituals post 50 years onwards and every 5 years thereafter, is essential to...

Every now and then we would have received invitations to attend a Satyanarayan puja at...

Gift means something that cannot be forcibly taken away.

Haldi (Turmeric) being a tuber which grows below the surface of earth, the waves of...

After waving the dhoop, incense-sticks of a specific fragrance are waved in front of the...

In the following article, we will discuss how even such a simple act as cleansing...

Drinking bed-tea enhances the Tama component; while having sattvik food or drink after rinsing the...

The seven rivers referred to, are the Holy rivers Ganga, Godavari, Narmada, Kaveri, Krushna, Brahmaputra...

The cotton vastra represents the Sushumnanadi of the Kundalini and the seven cotton beads in...

Most of us go to the temple in order to take darshan (viewing) of a...

In the following article we can see how we can benefit from taking darshan in...

It is beneficial to offer the patri (Specific leaves offered during worship) of those flower...

When flowers associated with a Deity are offered to that Deity, for example red flowers...

This article speaks in detail about the ritual of aukshan (A ritual of waving lit...

Let us understand about the objects required for aukshan, their arrangement in the ritualistic platter...

Probably many of us do not even know that celebrating birthdays as per the tithi...

Celebrating birthday helps in protecting us from negative energies. Let us understand how to obtain...

It is mentioned in the scriptures that immersion of Shri Ganapati Idol should necessarily be...

Birthdays celebrated as per tithi (a lunar day) are very pious, because we receive a...

Since the water in rivers and water reservoirs is flowing, it can create radiance in...

Read about the prayer to be recited before a bath and shlokas to be recited...

Let us understand the science underlying the acts of women combing or plaiting their hair...

By offering dakshina, a virtue of sacrifice develops in the individual. From sacrifice, detachment develops...

Drawing a rangoli in a sattvik pattern around a wooden platform or altar before commencing...

Read about the qualities to be learnt from the substances used in Puja (Ritualistic worship)

Akshata has the ability to attract frequencies of 5 Deities, to activate them, make them...

When offering Naivedya, first pray to the Ishtadevata (Benevolent Deity) and draw a mandal on...

Vatpournima is a vowed religious observance performed by married women on the full moon day...

The article explains when should we swab the floor, how should it be done and...

Read information about how the substances should be arranged in the ritualistic platter and spiritual...

Read more about the science underlying the act of avoiding contact with the rays of...

Let us understand when should we sweep the house and the technique of sweeping with...

A bath rids a person of black energy enveloping it and also destroys the Raja-Tama...

Achars associated with washing of hands, feet, rinsing of mouth and purification of eyes.

Know about why should a conch be blown prior to ritualistic worship and Arti. Also...

Draw sattvik rangolis that attract and emit Hanuman tattva at home or in the temple,...

Arati should be sung with bhav (spiritual emotion). Pronunciation of words correctly and singing arati...

On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, Deity Hanuman’s Principle is a thousand times more active...

Read more about the Science underlying the postures while urinating or defecating in this article.

Activities performed from waking up till retiring for the day are collectively called Dinacharya. Here,...

In the below article we will see why should we wake up early morning, why...

Shri ram Navami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Shriram, the seventh Incarnation of...

Twelve hours of the day are divided into five parts. Various activities to be performed...

Let us understand the reason why not to urinate or defecate in the open, on...

Let us understand the reasons why one should not urinate or defecate near water reservoirs,...

Let us understand the science underlying the various acts performed during urinating and defecating like...

The Gudhi (or the Brahma-dhwaj) is hoisted in every house as a symbol of victory...

Different vrats that are observed with respect to Shiva, like Pradosh vrat, Sola Somvar, Shivamuth,...

Prayer is actually a synonym for surrender. This act of surrender is completed only after...

Various rituals to be followed, to get maximun spiritual benifits while worshiping Diety Datta is...

The word Diwali has originated from Deepavali, which in turn is formed as deep (lamp)...

This is the complete Lakshmi Kuber puja ritual (with mantras in English) that is performed...

The temple at home is made with the intention that the worshipper gets maximum Chaitanya...

We will read about substances used in puja and arrangement of implements (like naivedya, conch,...

Diwali is a series of festivals of 4 days, which fall towards the end of...

Vijayadashami is also known as Dashhara, Dussehra, Dassera, Dashera, etc. On this day, that is...

It is necessary to perform puja of Shakti to become free from the trap of...

The Goddess principle, that is the Divine energy principle is a confluence of the saviour...

The subtle process in performing the ritual of 'Oti bharane' and its merits. What is...

During the era of Rugveda, deceased ancestors were worshipped by offering Samidha (a kind of...

Normally, no moon night, 12 sankrants in a year, solar-lunar eclipses, Yugadhi and Manvadi dates,...

Ideally, the host should perform the ritual of Shraddha by himself. However, since we do...

On the day of Shraddha, sesame seeds should be sprinkled all over the house, sesame...

The importance of performing the shraddha ritual, the options for this ritual if one cannot...

Ananta vrat is observed with the intention of fulfillment of worldly desires. This vrat is...

Mahotkat Vinayak, Gunesh, Ganesh, Dhumraketu are the incarnations of Deity Ganapati. Also know about Ganapati...

The science behind the idol of Deity Ganesh is given in the 'Shriganapatyatharvashirsha'.

The various acts to be performed during Arti such as blowing the conch, clapping, lighting...

Arati means calling out to God with intense yearning. If a human being calls out...

Each different part of the Ganesh idol represent it's own spiritual & scientific significance. Following...

Read about Public celebration of Ganeshotsav (Ganesh festival) – How it should and should not...

Read more about the benefits of the sattvik Shri Ganapati Idol, Instructions for devotees of...

An article describes a procedure of how to bring Shri Ganapati Idol home for worship...

Celebrating Ganesh Festival by performing the ritualistic worship in the right way helps in invoking...

It is inappropriate to immerse Shri Ganapati Idols in provisional tanks because after immersion of...

Uttarpooja should be performed before immersing the Shri Ganapati Idol in flowing water. After performing...

On the day of Chaturthi, Shri Ganapati Principle is a 1000 times more active on...

Rakshabandhan is the festival of rakhi. This is a festival to celebrate the bond between...

Nariyal Poornima(Pournima) is a festival celebrated during the change of seasons. During Nariyal Poornima (Pournima)...

On Gokulashtami, also known as Janmashtami, Shri Krushna’s Principle is thousand times more active as...

Nag Panchami is the first festival in Shravan, where Hindus offer puja to Nag devata...

Gurupournima is the day to express gratitude unto the Guru. The real mission of the...

Tryambakeshwar, Gokarna, Mahabaleshwar, Garudeshwar, Harihareshwar (South Kashi) and Kashi (Varanasi) are ideal for performing a Tripindi...

Specific flowers have better ability to attract the subtlest particles of a specific Deity's principle....

The Aparajita form of Goddess Durga is worshipped near the Shami tree because Shami leaves...

Science underlying the worship of Goddess during Navratri. Information on Ghatasthapana, Lighting of Akhand deep,...

The various prayers offered while the Shraddha ritual, the effects of this ritual and the...

In the festival of Navratri, as per the tradition, rituals of ghatsthapana and mala-bandhan should...

Ancestors' soul becomes satisfied only after receiving pinda and water from their son. In relation...

The details of preparation and serving of the meal, the Agnoukaran ritual and the Pindapujan...

Mahalay Shraddha is performed on the tithi of the death of the father of the...

The ritual of Shraddha not only repays debts towards deceased ancestors, but also makes it...

The importance of substances like darbha, black sesame, akshat, maka, tulsi, etc. in the Shraddha...

By immersing the idol in flowing water the Ganesh Principle in the idol also flows...

If the idol of Shri Ganesh is sculpted as per the science behind the idol...

Matsya Puran mentions 'नित्यं नैमित्तिकं काम्यं त्रिविध श्राद्ध मुख्यते ।', meaning, primarily there are three...

Shraddha performed in Pitrupaksha is called Mahalay shraddha. If Mahalay shraddha is performed for the...