Importance of the Idol of the tortoise in a Devalay (Temple)
Many of us visiting the Devalay must have noted an idol of a tortoise made of stone or metal installed in front of the idol of the Deity.
Importance of sound sleep
Sound Sleep is very important part of life. Absence of sound sleep adversely affects the following day’s work-schedule.
Tips for better sleep
In this article you will get to know about preparations to be made before going to bed in order to get peaceful sleep. It also details the mantras to be recited, prayers to be offered and chanting to be done before retiring to sleep.
Science underlying partaking Tirth, Prasad and doing Chanting
In order to imbibe the Chaitanya (Divine Conciousness) of the Deity, after completeting the pradakshina (circumambulation) of the Deity in the Devalay (Temple) we all take Tirth and Prasad.
Rules to be followed by those undertaking vrats
If one begins a vrat, it should be completed and not given up in the midst. Scriptures recommend ‘penance’ if there is a break in a vrat, deliberate or by accident.
Chaturmas and its importance
Chaturmas is reserved the year for penance, austerities, fasting, bathing in holy rivers and religious observances for all. Devotees resolve to observe some form of vow. Let’s explore Chaturmasya and its importance in this article.
Types of vrats (Vowed religious observances)
It is difficult for the common man to perform conducts according to the Vedas. To overcome this difficulty, Puranas (18 sacred Holy texts by Sage Vyas) have mentioned the observance of vrats. Let us understand various vrats and their significance.
Shravan Maas Vrats (Part 2)
At the mention of the Hindu lunar month of Shravan (Shravan maas), one remembers the vrats (Vowed religious observances). It is difficult for the common people to perform conducts according to the Vedas (The most sacred Hindu scriptures, revealed directly by God).
Shravan Maas Vrats (Part 1)
At the mention of the Hindu lunar month of Shravan, one remembers the vrats. It is difficult for the common people to perform conducts according to the Vedas.
Why are Sanskrit Shlokas recited at functions?
A programme which begins and ends with a Sanskrut shloka, results in multiple spiritual benefits. Let us see what are those spiritual benefits with the help of this article.
