Mangaldosh – concept and misconceptions
Mangaldosh means based on position of Mars in a horoscope, problems associated with that position emerge, especially regarding marriage.
Importance of lunar day & determining the lunar birth date
Celebrating birthday on the Lunar birth date as prescribed by Hindu Dharma increases the sattvikta of the individual’s subtle body (mind).
Importance of doing desired tasks at the right Muhurt (auspicious time)
In India, since Vedic times it has been a tradition to perform important tasks during auspicious times (muhurt). What is a muhurt?
Hanuman – a supreme warrior and prompt servitor of Shriram
Hanumant (Deity Hanuman) considers Himself as the devout servant of Shriram. Hanuman has absolute faith that His capability, His influence, are all because of the grace and blessings of Shriram.
The self-manifested temple of Shri Dhareshwar at Dhayari, Pune
The temple of Dhareshwar in Dhayari village is worth a vision at dawn or twilight. The road leading to it is surrounded by Audumbar (Holy fig), peepal and other trees. There is ample shade on both sides as you climb the steps to the temple. As you catch a glimpse of the Shivalinga in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple you unconsciously tend to fold your hands in obeisance.
Understand the importance of birth chart
Birth chart is very important in our life. In Hindu society it is customary to get the Janmapatrika (Birth chart) of a newly born child.
Narad, the Sage of the Deities
Devarshi Narad is one of the most ardent devotees of Shrivishnu. Devarshi Narad is a well-known authority in the path of devotion.
In spite of presently being a Buddhist nation, traditional folk dance ‘Apsara Nrutya’ of Cambodia depicting faith in Shrivishnu as it is based on various events from Mahabharat and Ramayan !
‘The land that is referred in Mahabharat as ‘Cambhoj Desh’, is currently known as Cambodia ! Hindus used to reside here till the 15th century. It is said that ‘Hindu empire of Khmer used to rule this region from year 802 to 1421’.
Qutub Minar, in reality an amazing astronomical observatory Merustambh built by Acharya Varahmihir !
Many a times Muslims proclaim their right on Qutub Minar; however the reality about who built it, what is the structure about is detailed in this article.
The most important day in Dhanurmas
The five Thursdays and Fridays of the Hindu calendar month of Dhanurmas (which overlaps with approximately the second half of December and about the first half of January in the Gregorian calendar) are extremely important.
