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.

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.

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).

How do the clothes we wear affect us ?

Wearing clothes as prescribed by Hindu Dharma not only helps us imbibe Divine Energies from the atmosphere, but also provides us protection against attack by negative energies. Let us understand the science behind choosing the right kind of clothes through this article.

How should we pray?

Let us understand how to pray, whom to pray, where to pray and the various stages in praying.