Sacred 12 Jyotirlingas
Jyotirlinga symbolizes the shrine of Lord Shiva. There are 12 DWADASA JYOTIRLINGAS†at twelve places in India that are sacred to the Hindus. It is believed that all these twelve… (Posted on February 11, 2010)
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Karnataka State Veda Vijnana Gurukulam Jana Seva Mandali, Bengaluru, held a national seminar on Atma darshanam for human harmony. RSS Sarsanghacalak Mohanji Bhagawat’s address was on February 6, 2010. Introductory… (Posted on February 10, 2010)
Significance of Mahashivaratri
Mahashivaratri (‘the Night of Shiva’) Festival is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honour of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. The festival falls on the… (Posted on February 10, 2010)
Parameswarji calls for Hindu Unity
Cherukolpuzha: Bharatheeya culture is not some thing one should consider as a decoration and keep it in a showcase, rather it is something each of us should cherish , practice… (Posted on February 9, 2010)
Malliyoor Bhagavatholsavam to conclude today
KOTTAYAM: Bhagavat holsavam at the Malliyoor Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple, which was going on in connection with the 89th birthday celebration of Bhagavatha Hamsam Malliyoor Sankaran Nampoothiri, will conclude on… (Posted on February 9, 2010)
Why do we do pradakshina (circumambulate) ?
We cannot draw a circle without a center point. The Lord is the center, source and essence of our lives. Recognizing Him as the focal point in our lives, we… (Posted on February 8, 2010)
A Moving Tribute to Mighty Hindu Kingdom – Vijayanagaram Empire
Kindly follow the link herewith. It contains a moving tribute on the Vijayanagaram Empire to mark the 500th year of establishment of this mighty Hindu (repeat Hindu) kingdom.  http://www.vhtv.in/index.asp?fl=vijayanagaram In the… (Posted on February 8, 2010)
Krishnadeva Raya & the glorious Vijayanagar Empire
V.N. Gopalakrishnan The 500th anniversary of the coronation of Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagar Empire was held from January 27 to 29, 2010. The festival was kicked off with competitions on… (Posted on February 7, 2010)
98th Ayiroor Cherukolpuzha Hindu Congress started
The 98th Ayiroor Cherukolpuzha Hindumatha Parishath, the only Hindu congress of its kind in Kerala was inaugurated here by Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji of Veerasimhasana Madhom, Suttur ,Mysore. BJP… (Posted on February 7, 2010)
K S Sudarshan ji’s Talk on the book – “Hindus Under Seize”
A very motivating and inspiring talk by Sri K. S. Sudershanji, the previous Sarsanghchalak (chief) of RSS . The talk is in Hindi and is subtitled in English. His speech… (Posted on February 7, 2010)
Why do we fast?
Most devout Indians fast regularly or on special occasions like festivals. On such days they do not eat at all, eat once or make do with fruits or a special… (Posted on February 6, 2010)
The Saga of Sikh Resistance
                                                           Sheena Krishnan*                    The history of the Sikhs forms one of the many sagas of Hindu resistance against the alien forces sworn to debilitate and devastate the… (Posted on February 4, 2010)
Spoken Samskritam classes in Chennai by Samskrita Bharati
FROM FEBRUARY 5-14, 2010 In Tamil Nadu, the Samskrita Bharati has been working for the cause of propagation of Samskritam for more than two decades. Its activists state with pride… (Posted on February 4, 2010)
Samskrita Bharati – To Revive and Popularise Samskritam
Samskrita Bharati is a non-Government, non-profit organisation working to revive and popularise the use of Sanskrit or Samskritam, the Language of our National Ethos in daily communication. Samskrita Bharati is… (Posted on February 4, 2010)
Only Dharmacharan, ie. following dharma can develop pride for Dharma!
The greatness of Hindu dharma is that there is a science behind each and every action anddoing the action according to this science, (ie. following dharma) gives us maximumbenefit. Dharmacharan… (Posted on February 3, 2010)
Why do we offer food to the Lord before eating it?
We Hindus make an offering of food to the Lord and later partake of it as prasaada “ a holy gift from the Lord. In our daily ritualistic worship (pooja)… (Posted on January 30, 2010)
Swami Vivekananda’ s answer to a American lady who proposed to him
 When Swami Vivekananda went to USA, a lady asked him to marry her. When Swami asked the lady about what made her ask him such question. The lady replied that she… (Posted on January 30, 2010)
Thai Poosam and the Tamil Frontier Spirit
By Dharman DharmaratnamColombo Thai Poosam is a significant day for ethnic Tamils living in Malaysia, Mauritius, Reunion and Singapore. This year, it falls on Saturday, January 30. The holiday denotes… (Posted on January 30, 2010)
Namaste – Simply Divine ( Video )
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9fm6RtymgE&hl=en_GB&fs=1&rel=0]… (Posted on January 30, 2010)
Krishnayanam-2010 – An International Children’s Meet
Balagokulam, the cultural movement of the children has won the minds of all those for a refined, peaceful society free from the clutches of undesirable modern trends. Its systematic upbringing… (Posted on January 30, 2010)
Why do we apply the holy ash?
The ash of any burnt object is not regarded as holy ash. Bhasma (the holy ash) is the ash from the homa (sacrificial fire) where special wood along with ghee… (Posted on January 28, 2010)
Hindu congress from Feb 7
The 98th Ayiroor Cherukolpuzha Hindumatha Parishath, the only Hindu congress of its kind in Kerala, will be held from February 7 to 14 with various programmes on the sand bed… (Posted on January 27, 2010)
Why do we not touch papers, books and people with the feet?
To Indians, knowledge is sacred and divine. So it must be given respect at all times. Nowadays we separate subjects as sacred and secular. But in ancient India every subject… (Posted on January 26, 2010)
Sabari Saranasramam serve thousands of Ayyappa Devotees
PATHANAMTHITTA : Sabari Saranasramam serve thousands of Ayyappa devotees during this Mandala / Makaravilakku season. On daily basis thousands of Ayyappa devotees visited Sabari Saranasramam center and had free Annadanam… (Posted on January 23, 2010)
Why do we wear marks (tilak, pottu and the like) on the forehead?
The tilak or pottu invokes a feeling of sanctity in the wearer and others. It is recognized as a religious mark. Its form and colour vary according to one’s caste,… (Posted on January 21, 2010)
Kanchi Sankaracharya meet Amritanandamayi Devi – Video
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwq18rxttlM&hl=en_GB&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6]… (Posted on January 21, 2010)
Why do we prostrate before parents and elders?
Indians prostrate before their parents, elders, teachers and noble souls by touching their feet. The elder in turn blesses us by placing his or her hand on or over our… (Posted on January 20, 2010)
What happened to ‘Snehasamvadam’ between Swami Chidanandapuri and Akbar
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EEM_nm8sC8&hl=en_GB&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6]… (Posted on January 20, 2010)
Cobra performing Puja to favourite deity Lord Shiva
Kumbakonam: Devotees were surprised to see a snake which brought Bilva leaves and did Archana to the Shiva Lingam at Theperumanallur Shiva Temple. Vedanta Nayaki Sametha Vishwanatha Swamy temple is… (Posted on January 20, 2010)
Kanchi seer meets Mata
KOLLAM: Kanchi Kamakoti Peetom seer Jayendra Saraswathi paid a visit to Mata Amritanandanmayi at the Amritanandamayi Math on Tuesday evening. The Kanchi seer arrived around 5 p.m. and spent about… (Posted on January 20, 2010)
Malayalam Translation of 18 important shlokas from Bhagvath Gita
Bhagvath Gita 18… (Posted on January 19, 2010)
Yoga at the speed of Light
It is amazing how much Western science has taught us. Today, for example, kids in grammar school learn that the sun is 93 million miles from the earth and that… (Posted on January 19, 2010)
Tirukural to be Introduced into Mainstream Education in Mauritius
MOKA, MAURITIUS, January 16, 2010: The Chairman of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute State Secondary School, Mr R. Dwarka, informed an assembled audience at the Thiruvalluvar Day celebrations on Saturday that… (Posted on January 19, 2010)
Why do we do namaste ?
Indians greet each other with namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows whilst saying the word namaste. This greeting is for… (Posted on January 18, 2010)
Carl Sagan on origins of Cosmic Knowledge imparted by our Rishis – Video
Carl Sagan (November 9, 1934 – December 20, 1996) was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, author, and highly successful popularizer of astronomy, astrophysics and other natural sciences. The video clip is… (Posted on January 18, 2010)
Gow Gram Yatra Finale at Nagpur
Valedictory function of Gou Gram Yatra in Nagpur Save the cow to save the existence of the world –Baba Ramdev Nagpur, January 17: After exhorting the whole country in 108… (Posted on January 18, 2010)
‘Sanskrit helps us identify our culture’ – TKA Nair
PALAKKAD: Sanskrit helps us identify our culture and creates awareness on the need to protect our heritage, said T K A Nair, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. At his… (Posted on January 18, 2010)
Significance of Epochs & Eras
The Republic of India has adopted the Gregorian calendar for its secular life whereas its Hindu religious life continues to be governed by the traditional Hindu calendar. This calendar, based… (Posted on January 17, 2010)
Why do we have a prayer room?
Most Indian homes have a prayer room or altar. A lamp is lit and the Lord worshipped each day. Other spiritual practices like japa (repetition of the Lord’s name), meditation,… (Posted on January 17, 2010)
National conference on Rigveda, Bhubaneswar
ACADAMY OF YOGA AND ORIENTAL STUDIES (Registration No-22279/07 of 2006-07) FOREST PARK, BHUBANESWARNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RIGVEDA Date 10thand 11thApril 2010 Dear Sir/ Madam, It is a matter of great pleasure… (Posted on January 16, 2010)
4th Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajna in New Delhi
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya  Blessed Soul, Namaskar. Navodayam (Regd.) a cultural organisation of Kerlites in Delhi organising 4th Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajna from 21st to 28th March 2010 at Sri Ishta Sidhi… (Posted on January 16, 2010)
Why do we light a lamp?
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 –… (Posted on January 15, 2010)
Millions behold Makara Jyoti at Sabarimala
Lakhs of devotees jostling among themselves at the various vantage points on the hills and meadows and millions sitting with eyes riveted on the television screens in their drawing rooms… (Posted on January 14, 2010)
Pongal celebrated with traditional fervour
Chennai, Thursday 14 January 2010: The Tamil harvest festival Pongal was celebrated with traditional fervour today. The four-day Hindu festival thanking rain, sun and farm animals is a mini Diwali… (Posted on January 14, 2010)
Lakhs of pilgrims flood Sabarimala
SABARIMALA: Sannidhanam and surrounding areas, including the nearby fringe areas of forest and building tops, were flooded with lakhs of pilgrims on Wednesday to witness Makarasamkrama star on the eastern… (Posted on January 14, 2010)
Pampa Sadya, Pampa Vilaku celebrated
SABARIMALA: Thousands of pilgrims on Wednesday celebrated the customary Pampa Sadya and Pampa Vilaku, as part of the annual Makaravilaku festival. As part of the Pampa Sadya, thousands of pilgrims… (Posted on January 14, 2010)
Combating climate change with help from Lord Ram
SONBHADRA / LUCKNOW:Ram, Ramayana and global warming – the association may sound odd, until you realise how the religious context helped an NGO in Uttar Pradesh combat the ill effects… (Posted on January 14, 2010)
Sabarimala all set for ‘makara jyoti’
Sabarimala, Jan 13 (PTI) The hill temple here is thronged by devotees as the two-month-long pilgrimage to the Lord Ayyappa shrine is all set for the ‘makara jyoti’ festival tomorrow.… (Posted on January 13, 2010)
Relevance of Pongal
V.N.Gopalakrishnan Pongal is an important Hindu festival of South India and is celebrated on the winter solstice, when, according to the traditional Hindu system of reckoning, the Sun having reached… (Posted on January 13, 2010)
Haridwar wakes to mystical Kumbh snan
As the first rays of the sun warm this crisp winter morning, the mystical Kumbh Mela comes to a magnificent start, transforming the long beach of the Ganges into a… (Posted on January 13, 2010)
