In almost every Indian home a lamp is lit daily before the altar of the Lord. In some houses, it is lit at dawn, in some, twice a day – at dawn and dusk – and in a few, it is maintained continuously - Akhanda Deepa. All auspicious functions commence with the lighting of the lamp, which is often…
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Sanatan Dharma
Why do we do Namaste?
Hindus greet each other with namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows…
108 Names of Hanuman Ji – Hanuman ji Ashtottara Shatnamavali
Hanuman Ji is worshipped all over India (and in many places of the world)—either alone or together with Sri Rama.…
Ganga Aarti
Ganga aarti is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi that one must not miss. The aarti, or worshipping River…
What does “Upanishad” mean?
The word Upanishad (Upaniṣad ) is derived from the Sanskrit verb "sad", preceded by the preverbs upa- and ni-.…
Quotes by Famous Personalities of the World in Praise of The Bhagavad Gita
For thousands of years, the Bhagavad Gita has inspired millions of readers. Here’s what some of the greats have to…
Shiva’s Damaru
Shiva is often described as cosmic dancer and a great musician. Shiva's Tandavam is the cosmic dance and his Damaru…
Ardhanareeshvara : Purusha and Prakriti
Ardhanareeshvara is a combination of three words "Ardha", "Nari" and "Ishwara" means "half", "woman" and "God",…