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Significance of Makar Sankranti in Sanatan Hindu Dharma (and Recommendations)
Makar Sankranti is the beginning of a revolution in nature. From this day, not only the divine transformation begins in the natural environment, but there is the real joy felt within our lives as well. In this blog post, let’s discuss the significance of the festival, do’s and don’ts and what is the most auspicious thing to do on this day.
All You Need To Know About Shankha And Its Significance In Life
Shankha (conch shell) is a very important aspect of every single Puja ritual in Sanatan Dharma. During every Puja, Aarti, Yagya you can hear the Shankhnaad (sound of the Conch shell) . Scriptures recommend that every Hindu home should have at least a Shankha (conch shell) in their home. Let’s discuss the details in this post
Akshaya Tritiya – Significance and Stories from Sanatan Dharma and Hindu Panchang
Akshaya Tritiya (अक्षय तृतीया), also known as Akha Teej, is a highly auspicious and sacred day in Sanatan Dharma. What should you buy in this day? What should you bring home? And what should you do for Akshaya Punya?
Glories of Bilva Patra (Beil Patra/Beil Leaves) in Sanatan Scriptures
Bilva Patra which is also known as BelPatra (or Beil Leaves, Bilva Leaves etc.), is offered to Lord Shiva to please Him. Bhagavati Lakshmi is also offered BilvaPatra on occasions. Now we discuss the glories and types of Bilva Patra or Beil Leaves in this post.
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Significance of Makar Sankranti in Sanatan Hindu Dharma (and Recommendations)
Makar Sankranti is the beginning of a revolution in nature. From this day, not only the divine transformation begins in the natural environment, but there is the real joy felt within our lives as well. In this blog post, let’s discuss the significance of the festival, do’s and don’ts and what is the most auspicious thing to do on this day.
Types Havan Kund/Yagya Kunda Based on Purpose of Anushthaan
Havan or Homa is one of the most ancient Sacred Fire rituals in Hinduism being performed since the Vedic era in order to invoke the powerful energies of the Divine. Havan is also performed to seek blessings with a special offering to the Agni Devata while chanting the Sanskrit mantras. We discuss the types of Havan or Yagya Kunds available based on the purpose.
Glories of Darbha or Kusha – Why Karmakanda Without Kusha is Fruitless?
Sanatan scriptures say that Pitree Shraddha Karma without Kusha or Darbha grass never achieves success. One of the most common uses of Kusha or Darbha grass is to create ‘Pavitri’ (ring-like design of Kusha grass) and wear it in the Anamika (ring finger) before performing any Puja, Yagya, Japa, Tarpan, Maarjan, etc.
Aasana for Saadhna – Which Aasana is Good for Daily Puja Paath
Aasana to sit for Puja, is one of the must-have items for any kind of Saadhna (any spiritual practice). You should never just sit directly on the bare floor while performing spiritual practices as it dissipates all of your energy grounding it downward into the earth. Sitting on the bare floor yields the exact opposite results than what we are intending.
Aahuti Mudra for Havan/Hawan – Based on Type of Yagya
While offering Aahuti in any Hawan or Yagya, which Mudra should be used? Does Mudra depends on the type of Yagya you want to perform? Read on…
The Best Days for Any Havan/Yagya – Poornima and Amawasya
There are many tantras Havan or Yagya. But according to Bhagavan Mahadev in Rudrayamala Tantra, if you can do Havan only once or twice a month, these are the best of the best days to perform this pious activity.
All You Need To Know About Shankha And Its Significance In Life
Shankha (conch shell) is a very important aspect of every single Puja ritual in Sanatan Dharma. During every Puja, Aarti, Yagya you can hear the Shankhnaad (sound of the Conch shell) . Scriptures recommend that every Hindu home should have at least a Shankha (conch shell) in their home. Let’s discuss the details in this post
How to Identify A Real, Natural Shankh or Chonch Shell
This is a common question when we are shopping for Shankh for using it during daily Aarti or when we are shopping for Dakshinawarti Shankh for keeping it in our home temple. But with so much of fake, manufactured Shankh being sold around us, how do we know what we are buying is a real, natural Shankh or is an artificially manufactured one? We try to get some answers for you.
How To Start and Manage Akhand Jyoti or Akhand Deepam During Navaratri Anushthaan
Although lighting of Akhand Jyoti is mandatory for those who are taking Sankalpa (or Sankalpam) for 9-day Anushthaan for any Saadhna during the days of Navaratri, one can also light an Akhand Diya and keep it lit during those nine days even if one is not performing any special Anushthaan. So, what is the process to lit an Akhand Deepak during Navaratri? Read on…
Akshaya Tritiya – Significance and Stories from Sanatan Dharma and Hindu Panchang
Akshaya Tritiya (अक्षय तृतीया), also known as Akha Teej, is a highly auspicious and sacred day in Sanatan Dharma. What should you buy in this day? What should you bring home? And what should you do for Akshaya Punya?
Glories of Bilva Patra (Beil Patra/Beil Leaves) in Sanatan Scriptures
Bilva Patra which is also known as BelPatra (or Beil Leaves, Bilva Leaves etc.), is offered to Lord Shiva to please Him. Bhagavati Lakshmi is also offered BilvaPatra on occasions. Now we discuss the glories and types of Bilva Patra or Beil Leaves in this post.
Types of Samidha (Lakadi/Kaashth) for Havan in Navagraha Yagya/Yagna
Navagraha Havan or Graha Shanti Havan is performed to appease all the nine Grahas and reduce the malefic effects of the planets in one’s life. The nine planets control each aspect of every people’s life and it has the power to change lives in an instant. This post is to help you understand the nine types of wood that are required to perform Navagraha Yagya (Yagna) Hawan.
What is a Pure Panchgavya? How to Make it?
Panchgavya = Cows urine + Cow dung + Cow Milk (Indian Cow) + Cow Yogurt (made of Indian cow’s milk) + Ghee + Kushodak (enchanted water with Darbha grass)
Japa Mala (Rosary) – Which Mantra Should be Chanted on Which Japa Mala?
It is said that if a suitable Japa Mala (rosary) is used for chanting a specific mantra, then definitely the result of chanting the mantras is more likely to be achieved. Which Japa Mala should be used for chanting which mantra? This is a common question that we try to answer using Shastra’s words in this post.
Types of Puja, How Many Steps Involved and What Puja Samagri Should You Use?
Many people wonder which type of Puja one should be performing at home? How many types of Puja are prescribed in Sanatan Dharma? We try to search answers to these questions in this post.
Why You Shouldn’t Burn Incense (Agarbatti) For Puja – Instead use Dhoop
Why you should never use Agarbatti (Incense) in your home, instead, always use organic, homemade, handmade Dhoop