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10. March 2011 01:18
Ek mukhi or 1 mukhi Rudraksha is the term given to the seed of the Rudraksha tree which has a single face. Rudraksha beads come with multiple faces or sides from the single face to over hundreds of faces. The Rudraksha tree is usually found in tropical areas such as India, Nepal, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Hawaii, etc. The ek mukhi Rudraksha seed is quite rare when compared to the 3 side or five ...
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4. March 2011 08:00
Ganesha is one of the most popular god in India. Prayers to Ganesha precedes all other ceremonies and acts of worship. He called to remove obstacles from the path and to bring good luck. Ganesha bestows prosperity and freedom for traders to those who strive for liberation. Ganesha is bright red, has an elephant head and body of man.In his hands he holds tusks, goad and noose, and made the gesture ...
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3. March 2011 08:00
Navratri is the Hindu festival of worship, celebrated in different ways throughout India. The word “Nav” in Sanskrit means nine and “ratri” means nights – therefore, “navratri” means nine nights. During these nine nights and ten days, people worship to the goddess Durga. This nine night festival is celebrated all over India and there are different names fo...
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24. February 2011 11:41
The Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is situated in the lower part of the Himalayas. This beautiful state is located on Mount Amarnath which is known for its caves that contain stalagmites which are considered to wax and wane with the phases of the Moon. These ancient caves are believed to be over 5,000 years old and located at a height of almost 4000 ft above sea level. The main Amarnath cave is...
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24. February 2011 08:32
Long ago, before the Aryans presumably took control, India was a land where the people worshipped the Mother Goddess in the form of Bhagavathi (or Bhagawati), Kali, Durga and Mata Rani. All of these manifestations of the Mother Goddess were worshipped all over India. In southern parts of India, to this day, there are more Goddess temples that are believed to exist from the Dravidian era. The land ...
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16. February 2011 09:52
Vaishno Devi Mandir is situated in the hills of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northern part of India. It is one of the most popular temples devoted to Shakti or Vaishnavi, as this deity is known. Vaishno Devi is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess and Her temple near the town of Katra, Jammu is one of the most popular places of worship in India. The Vaishno temple is built at an elevation of 5200 fe...
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15. February 2011 10:16
The Rudraksha or Rudraksh tree is a large evergreen tree with broad leaves which is native to India, Australia, Nepal, Hawaii and many parts of South-east Asia. The Rudraksha trees bear seeds which have a varying number of sides or faces on them. The name Rudra-aksh means Eye of Lord Rudra which is another name for Lord Shiva. In India, most people are aware of the effect of Rudraksha malas which ...
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14. February 2011 10:12
Yantras are highly efficient religious diagrams that are very beneficial for an individual’s life. Some of these Yantras are specified as a remedy for one or more problems that are affecting people. Yantras may be prescribed by Vedic Astrologers or religious Gurus to help heal people from various physical health issues, job dilemmas, mental trauma, accidents, family problems, etc. The Meru S...
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14. February 2011 10:08
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most famous celebrations in Mumbai. It is celebrated in many cities in India and in various other parts of the world. Humongous statues of Lord Ganesha, sometimes 20 feet or more in height is paraded around in large Lorries or max trucks. These statues or idols are usually made of plaster of Paris or (Gypsum plaster) which is made by mixing water with calcium sulphat...
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13. February 2011 10:52
An astrology natal report will enable us to know ourselves better. Looking at an the natal report, we are aware of our strengths and weaknesses, the kind of work that is suited for us, how many jobs we may have in our entire life and if we will be more or less healthy in this life or will have lifelong illnesses, etc. The natal chart is created from two important details of an individual’s b...
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13. February 2011 10:42
Parad is a metal made by combining silver with mercury. The silver actually makes the mercury more solid and pliable enough to create solid statues and other forms which are used in Hindu worship. The parad Shree Yantra is believed to be one of the most powerful forms of instruments that maintains the joy and peace of life that everyone covets. The word Shree means “wealth” and it is a...
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13. February 2011 10:30
The Lord Venkateswara temple in the Tirumala hills of Andhra Pradesh is well known all over the world. People from all over the world flock to this punya or propitious destination with their elderly parents, friends and family including children who have come to offer their pranams or worship to the Lord and Goddess Lakshmi, His divine spouse. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is called TTD for sh...
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12. February 2011 09:52
In the Hindu pantheon of Gods and Goddesses, Goddess Lakshmi is known to bestow wealth and prosperity to all those who worship her. She is the wife of Lord Vishnu and her name means “laksyam” or goal. Goddess Lakshmi is mentioned in the Vedas as a very beautiful Goddess and She is depicted in pictures as standing on a Lotus flower. It is said that in the beauty of Lakshmi Gods too are ...
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12. February 2011 09:45
The most famous Hindu temple in the world is the Tirupathi (or Tirupati) temple located near the city of Hyderabad in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Over 50,000 pilgrims visit this ancient and sacred temple every day. Lord Venkateswara is the presiding deity on this beautiful and ancient temple built on seven hills (Tirumala). The temple trustees and management are called the...
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12. February 2011 09:37
Tirumala Tirupathi Venkatachalapathy Swami is the presiding deity of the famous temple of Lord Venkateswara in Andhra Pradesh, a state in the southern part of India. This temple is well known as it is famous for the number of pilgrims that visit this site every year. Also, this is the richest temple in India by monetary standards. The word Tirupati means “Lord of Lakshmi” and Tirumala ...
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11. February 2011 15:12
The Rudraksha is the seed of the Rudraksha tree that grows in India, Indonesia and Nepal. Rudrakshas come with multiple faces or sides to them. There is a single faced Rudraksha that is prized because of its rarity. Most people wear multi-faced Rudraksha that are threaded in various Rudraksha combinations to provide for a variety of auspicious and astrological needs.
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11. February 2011 14:57
Yantras are instruments that help us reach a spiritual goal. They are ancient diagrams which have been worshipped and meditated upon for over a millennium. These diagrams were created many centuries ago and the two religions that use Yantras are Hinduism and Buddhism. Yantra Pooja is the worship of such spiritual Yantras with accompanying Bhajans (spiritual songs), lighted lamps and flower worship...
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10. February 2011 15:17
The southern state of Andhra Pradesh in India there is a location where pilgrims come in droves. Some come with a head full of hair and return with a shaved head. Others pine for many years to see the santum sanctorum of the presiding deity and its golden magnificence and return home satisfied and spiritually exuberant. These changes happen due to the amazing shrine in Tirumala a district in Andhr...
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9. February 2011 06:16
In south India too, most families know at least one astrologer whom they invite for special occasions. The astrologer in South India is called Jyotishan. When a child is born, the parents call on the Jyotishan to draw up the baby’s chart along with any known difficult periods in her/his life and pariharam or remedies for them. South Indian Kundali matching is also perfomed by the Jyoti...
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9. February 2011 06:12
In India, most homes have a family astrologer in service. Anytime there is a question about the future, s/he is consulted and charts drawn and the decision made. In the case someone in the family has to travel or move to another city, an astrologer is called to inform us the various prospects for the move. Even in the case of relocation astrology comes in handy.
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9. February 2011 06:07
Yantras are spiritual instruments that look like geometric designs which are specifically created for particular purposes. In Vedic astrology, Yantras are believed to be capable of removing dosh from our kundli. Dosh are “faults” that may be seen in our horoscope or kundli. There are many ways by which we can remove the dosh and retain our peace of mind. The Yantra Durga Devi is associ...
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8. February 2011 12:18
Sagar Island in India is situated about 150 km to the south of Kolkata, the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. This island is the meeting place of over thousands of Hindu pilgrims as they converge on this island to celebrate the famous Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti. This festival and the masses that celebrate it is second to only the most famous and largest congregation of mankind cal...
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7. February 2011 11:35
Lord Ganesha is the elephant faced God in the Hindu Pantheon, who is called upon to remove obstacles and to guarantee victory in all human interactions. Lord Ganesha is also called Ganapati, Vigneswara, Ainkaran and Gajamukha. The Lord Ganesha Idol is the one that is worshipped before any puja or ritual begins in a Hindu household. The great philosopher Adi Shankaracharya included Lord...
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4. February 2011 13:00
Thaipusam or Thaipuyam is a special and religious day for the Hindus. It is on that day that Lord Muruga, son of Lord Shiva and brother of Lord Ganesha, is celebrated with pomp and glory. One of the famous events in Malaysia is the Thaipusam at Batu Caves where almost a million devotees as well as tourists arrive to visit, celebrate and venerate Lord Muruga. This amazing and spectacular event happ...
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2. February 2011 09:00
In Tirupati Tirumala Devastanam there are several steps for Sheegra darshan of Sri Lord Venkateswara to his devotees. The Sheegra darshan timings has altered due to respect of Kalyanotsavam, Unjala seva, Arjita, Brahmmostavam, Vasanthotsavam, Sahasradeepala alamkarana. The Seva ticket holders and the new couple who had just tied their knot have to enter into the temple at Supadham, Vaikuntam...
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