Sattvik process of cooking to transform food into Purnabrahman
Let us understand sattvik process of cooking and usage of grains, pulses and legumes through this article.
Hindu Dharma needs to spread
When people like Zakir Naik conduct mass conversion of Hindus to Islam, media ignores it. When, however, a Hindu group brings back some of those who had converted out of Hindu Dharma, the media goes hyper.
More than 300 years old temple of Durga Devi in the Muslim dominated country of Azerbaijan!
In the Muslim dominated Azerbaijan (95% Muslim population) there exists a temple of Devi Durga which is more than 300 years old. There is an oil lamp kept lit here continuously due to which this temple is also called as the ‘Temple of Fire’. Devotees have a faith that this flame represents Devi Bhagawati.
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.
Donation of the Idol is unscientific; immersion is most appropriate !
Our scriptures say that immersion of Shri Ganesh’s Idol must be done in flowing water or a reservoir. However, some people view the ‘immersion of the Idol’ as an act that causes water pollution, famine etc.
Underlying science in the worship of Shri Ganapati
This word is derived from ‘duhu’ and ‘avam’. ‘Duhu’ means that which is far away and ‘avam’ means that which brings closer. Thus, that which brings the distant Pavitraks (Subtlemost particles) of Shri Ganapati closer is the durva.
Serving food on plates
Achars associated with meals can mainly be divided into three – achars to be followed before, during and after a meal. Achars to be followed during a meal and associated aspects are described in this article.
Achars to be followed before a meal
Achars to be followed before a meal and associated aspects are described in this article by focusing on this method of serving food.
Rules associated with meals and meal timings
One should follow certain rules before consuming food so as to derive appropriate benefits at physical, psychological and spiritual level. This article elicits do’s and don’ts before having meals and the meal timings.
