Message on Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
‘Vijayadashami’ is the day of victory for Hindu Deities and great warriors. The defeat of demonic forces and victory of the Divine powers are the hallmarks of this day.
Desecration of Shri Ganesh through social media by publishing passport in His name!
It has come to notice that based on the concept of Shri Ganesha’s arrival on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Chaturthi (Fourth day of the bright fortnight of Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapad), a passport with Shri Ganesha’s picture has been made viral on social media thereby insulting Shri Ganesh.
How to celebrate Deepawali in adverse times caused by coronavirus pandemic ?
A few public restrictions in some places have limited the celebration of Deepawali as usual. Some useful aspects and perspectives on how to celebrate Deepawali in such places are given ahead.
How to celebrate Ganeshotsav during the crisis of coronavirus ?
Against the backdrop of disasters like coronavirus, Hindu Dharma has suggested some options in practising code of conduct as per Dharma.
How to perform the Ritualistic worship of ‘Nagpanchami’ in the adverse times ?
At places where snake hill is present, and ritualistic worship of it is done together, but due to the lockdown in view of corona virus pandemic, the same would not be possible.
Unique research explaining the spiritual significance of Vatapournima
Hindu women perform the vowed religious observance (vrat) of Vatapournima for the husband, so that he is blessed with a long life and so that he remains her partner in seven births.
O devotees of Shri Ganesh, give first priority in life to devotion, spiritual emotion and observance of Dharma
Now as the Ganesh festival is fast approaching how will such Hindus who have lost everything, including money, in the floods, install an idol of Shri Ganesh ?
Spiritual significance of cobras and Nagpanchami
On this day at home on a wooden stool (pat) draw a cobra with five hoods using a mixture of sandalwood paste, turmeric and vermilion (kunku) or using raktachandan draw pictures of nine cobras.
Pola
This festival is of great significance amongst the farmers. After sowing of seeds, the bullocks are freed from their work in the fields; they are scrubbed and bathed.
Complete Shri Ganesh Chaturthi pujavidhi
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.
