After he returned to Ayodhya from 14 years of exile and annihilation of Ravana, on the first day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, Prabhu Shrirama was accorded a warm welcome by the residents of Ayodhya.
Rameshwaram, the pilgrim place is situated on the east coast of the state of Tamilnadu. Eleven kilometres to its south is a city called Dhanushkodi.
Due to worship of the Goddess on Gouri Trutiya, radiant particles accumulate in the body of the individual and help in awakening the imaginative power of the individual.
The fundamental active Shaktitattva has been created from red light. Kumkum symbolises Shaktitattva and hence, puja of the Goddess is performed with kumkum.
Bharatiya democracy has many shortcomings. Such a defective system is unable to maintain the social system in an excellent state.
If one understands the implied meaning and science behind the holy days and religious festivals, only then can they be celebrated with complete faith.
The manifest Shakti in Devis is more than that in Devatas and hence, we can experience more Shakti by chanting the Name of Devis.
Our Holy festivals and Religious festivals are such that they not only give us happiness while alive, but also help our subtle body gain momentum after death.
The word vrat has been derived from the root ‘vru’ which could mean to choose, a resolve, a desire, obedience, worship, a vow etc.
Undoubtedly, by undertaking vrats, fasts, following restraints and penance, all the varṇas (classes) are cleansed of their sins.
