Bilva (Aegle marmelos) leaf is an embodiment of Lord Shiva and hence Bilva tree is considered extremely sacred in Hinduism.…
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The swastika is a very old symbol with widespread use throughout the world. It holds a high
The Soma plant is divine in nature and has intrinsic spiritual value. It is considered as a personification
Shaivites stand prominent and they mark their body with bhasma and Tripundra tilaks.
The extinct mollusks species have left behind their fossilized shells which are now solidified into stones and called Shaligram shilas.…
The human mind and senses cannot perceive the Infinite or God directly
Also known as Karpura, Camphor is another very sacred plant in Hinduism. It is considered to possess immense spiritual as…
flowers are symbolic manifestations of one’s spiritual and worldly ambitions in life
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सनातन अथवा हिन्दू धर्म की संस्कृति संस्कारों पर ही आधारित है। हमारे ऋषि-मुनियों ने मानव जीवन को पवित्र एवं मर्यादित…
Brahmanya or spiritual superiority cannot be maintained without appropriateSamskaras. “By birth a man is but a Sudra; Samskarasmake him a…
To mark various stages of human life, Hinduism had a series of sacraments and rituals referred to as rites of…
In Hinduism, the ancient Vedic Seers prescribed sacraments or rites of passage known as Samskaras as they believed that every…
Hindu religion is one of the oldest religions that have been practiced by millions of people around the world. The…
Introduction Samskaras are personal sacraments in Hindu tradition observed at every stage of his life from the moment of birth…
Introduction यज् ‘Yaja’ means to offer, and it refers to the Vedic ritual which includes chanting of Mantras in a specific manner by experts,…
What is a Shalagram? Shalagrams or Saligrams are iconic representations of lord Vishnu, the protector in the Trinity of gods…
Who is Ganesh? Ganesh is one of the most admired Hindu Deities. He is the god of wisdom. He is…
Origins Botanically Durba grass is referred to as Cynodon dactylon and it belongs to the borge species. One can find…
Betel leaf or paan plays a prominent role in the socio-religious life of the Hindus. No auspicious Vedic occasion moves…