What is a bath? Washing entire body, top to bottom with water is known as bath. While taking a bath…
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Introduction Ocimum basilicum or sweet basil is known across the world for its medicinal value as the plant contains immense…
Introduction Kalasha is a jar which is used variously in a variety of rituals. In Indian tradition a Kalasha is…
In The Words Of Lord Krishna In Bhagavad-Gita, The Sacred Book Of Hindu Religion, Lord Krishna Makes Clear The Concept…
Introduction In India all Hindus, both men and women wear Tilaka, a particular sign on forehead. It is known as…
Introduction It is an age old tradition to ring the bell of the temple upon entering its premises. Bell ringing…
Introduction Since ages, Indian society has been worshiping trees and plants as symbolic deities. Hindus also consider the flora and…
Introduction It is an Indian tradition to greet each other with Namaskara. Namaskara or Namaste could be just a casual…
How to perform Aarti? Aarti belongs to one of the sixteen steps (shodash upachaar) of the Hindu puja ritual. It…
What is Naivedya? Naivedya is included in the Shodashopachara worship. The holy ritual involves two steps. The first step involves…
Introduction Coconut has great significance in India. It has religious and social connotations. One of the most common offerings in…
Introduction In almost every Indian home a lamp is lit daily before the altar of the Lord. In some houses…
Introduction Almost every Indian household has a prayer or alter room where the Almighty is worshiped each day. What is…
Introduction Most religious Indians on special occasions undertake fasting on regular basis as per traditions. During fasting they usually undergo…
Introduction Pradakshina is going around or circumambulating the deity with devotion. It is one of the aspects of Shodashopachara. Shodashopachara…
Introduction The lotus, born in water bodies remains untouched by the surrounding water but rises above to bloom beautifully. Found…
What is Bhajana? Bhajana is a musical event for expressing Bhakti (devotion) towards Almighty. It is a folk-music-genre in which…
Introduction Regarded as one of the most significant religious symbols, Om is also the most chanted mantra in Hinduism. Chanting…
Name of the ritual Conch shell is known as Shankha in Sanskrit. It is one of the important instruments (Puja…
The dictionary meaning of Bhasma is the ash of any burnt object but in Hindu tradition the word has a different dimension altogether.