Importance of the substances used in Shraddha
The importance of substances like darbha, black sesame, akshat, maka, tulsi, etc. in the Shraddha Ritual are mentioned in this article.
Why is Ganesh idol made of clay only scientific?
If the idol of Shri Ganesh is sculpted as per the science behind the idol then the pure spiritual particles of Shri Ganesh get attracted towards the idol to a greater extent and those worshipping it are benefited.
Sri Ganeshji Visarjan – Ananta Chaturdashi
By immersing the idol in flowing water the Ganesh Principle in the idol also flows and spreads far and wide. With the evaporation of the water charged with the Ganesh Principle, the entire environment also becomes sattvik.
Presiding Deities and types of Shraddha
Matsya Puran mentions ‘नित्यं नैमित्तिकं काम्यं त्रिविध श्राद्ध मुख्यते ।’, meaning, primarily there are three types of Shraddha – one performed daily, periodically and with purpose (Kamya).
What is the significance of ‘durva’ in Ganesh Poojan ?
The three leaflets of the tri-foliage Durva have the ability to absorb Ganesh Principle and absorbing the Shiva Principle and Shakti Principle.
Where will you find Swayambhu Ganapati and Mahaganapati ?
Article about origin and meaning of word ‘Ganapati’ and places of swayambhu Ganapati, the famous Ganapati idols in India and Mahaganapati.
Pitru-paksha
Shraddha performed in Pitrupaksha is called Mahalay shraddha. If Mahalay shraddha is performed for the pitars (departed ancestors) during this period, they remain satisfied throughout the year.
Datta
In this article, we will obtain knowledge about Deity Datta, also known as Shri Gurudev Datta or Datta Guru.
God Shiva
The following article will help devotees of God Shiva get scripturally accurate and authoritative information about the meaning of God Shiva’s Principle, His physical attributes and His family.
Shri Chhinnamastika Devi of Rajarappa (Jharkhand) – the second largest ‘Shaktipeeth’ in the world!
Shri Chhinnamastika Devi is the 6th vidya (Knowledge) among the ten Mahavidyas (Supreme knowledge)’ and Her temple is about 80 km from Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand. The temple is located on the confluence of rivers Bhairavi-Bheda and Damodar and it is the second biggest Shaktipeeth (Seat of divine worship)’ in the world.
