Rangoli to be drawn on Gurupournima
The Principle of a specific Deity is present in the atmosphere in a larger proportion on the day of the respective festival or is attracted to the venue where religious rituals of that Deity are being performed.
Be in constant communion with God through continuous chanting and contemplation !
A human being experiences happiness-sorrow and Anand (Bliss) as per the karma performed in the previous births. Every incident in the life of man takes place according to Divine sign and planning.
Wari of Pandharpur : Ardent ceremony of bhav and devotion !
Let us join the bliss giving wari in Pandharpur on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi and meet Vithuraya. Make the wari of every ‘jiva’’s (Soul) life along with the wari, devotional, is a prayer at your feet !
Ashadhi Ekadashi
When we think of Ashadhi Ekadashi, the wari(an annual pilgrimage) of Pandharpur comes before our eyes. Among all the 24 Ekadashis in a year, this Ekadashi is the most significant. Let us learn the history and the importance of the vrat of Ashadhi Ekadashi.
Ritualistic worship of the Brahmadhwaj (Gudi) on Gudipadwa
Hindu New Year Day that is Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is also known as Gudipadwa. Scriptures prescribe to perform ritualistic worship and erect Gudi immediately after sunrise. Let us see the details of the ritualistic worship and associated mantras.
Diwali comes to UK Parliament
The Hindu Forum of Britain [HFB] celebrated its 15th Diwali celebrations at the House of Commons on 26th October 2016. The Terrace Pavilion was transformed from its House of Commons attire to a colourful, bright, the very essence of Diwali.
Vijayadashami
Worship in Dussehra is threefold – first, the worship of ‘Aparajita Devi’ to remain undefeated by the enemy; second, the worship of weapons (since weapons slay the enemy); and third, Seemolanghan (Crossing the borders) for actually defeating the enemy.
Water reservoirs don’t get polluted due to immersion of Ganesh idols : GPCB
Goa Pollution Control Board (GPCB) had undertaken study on effect of immersion of Shri Ganesh idols on water from water reservoirs during Shri Ganesh festival of 2015.
Shri Ganesh Chaturthi – (Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha 4)
In 1893, Lokmanya Tilak transformed the annual domestic Shri Ganesh festival into a large, well-organised public event to build a new unity between people and generate nationalistic fervour against the British colonial rule.