Before commencing the ritualistic worship, rice (any other food grain if rice not available) is spread over the seat and then the Idol is placed on it. A fistful or a small mound of rice is used depending on the local custom. The benefit obtained by installing the Idol on rice grains is given ahead.
Gurupournima is the day to express gratitude unto the Guru Principle ! The tradition of knowledge in Sanatan Dharma flows through the Guru-disciple tradition.
‘Gondhal’ is performed as a remedy to the suffering caused by age old spiritual defects in the premises and also to terminate distress caused by negative energies, continuing for generations.
Shri Saraswatidevi sits on a lotus. In one of Her right hands, She holds a veena while with the other She blesses the devotees.
‘सरसः अवती’ (‘SarasahaAwati’) means one who provides knowledge with consistent speed, that is, one who provides momentum.
Saraswatilok is a sub-region of the Brahmalok. Both the tarak and marak forms of ShriSaraswatidevi are in the Sagunlok of Brahmalok.
A good devotee of Shri Saraswati Devi is one who tries to grasp Her Divine Functions, and also strives to imbibe the qualities necessary to become Her devotee.
When an individual who has bhav (Spiritual emotions) draws a rangoli, it can attract 20% Devi Principle.
Since Sri Saraswati is the main functional Deity for Sustenance, she is closer to Srivishnu (Srikrushna), the Deity of Sustenance.
55 slaughter houses were found to be discharging their sewage without treatment into open drainage system through which it was flowing into nearby water bodies.