If you are planning to bring a Ganpati idol to your home this Ganesh Chaturthi, it is important to follow certain rituals. Read through this article to know what is required when bringing a ganpati idol to your home. It also explains the requirements for
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The story of Ganesha Chaturthi
The story of Ganesha chaturthi has many variations but the main story is the same: the baby elephant’s head was resurrected by Lord Shiva and placed on Ganesha’s body. Today, Ganesha idols are placed in elaborately carved “pandals” and decorated with flowers, garlands and lights.
Continue readingIs It True That There Are 33 Million Or 330 Million Or Three Crore Gods in Hinduism?
Hindus have long counted 330 million gods, although they believe that only one, the supreme soul Brahman, exists in this universe. They do this as a poetic way to capture the vastness of the universe, and the all-pervading nature of reality. While it may be
Continue readingThe Power of Goddess Durga
The Power of Goddess Durga The Power of Goddess Durga is the power to destroy evil, and to bring goodness into our lives. While we don’t see any males helping Durga, she is sometimes shown to be able to use their powers. The following article
Continue readingSeven Important Lessons From World Religions Everyone Must Know
When it comes to morality, Seven Important Lessons from World Religions Everyone Must Know is a valuable read. From a Christian perspective, World Religions provide answers to questions such as the meaning of life and the origin of life. World Religions also provide answers to
Continue readingThe Buddha’s Four Noble Truths of Human Life
The Four Noble Truths of Human Life are a set of universal principles that govern human behavior and health. Each of the four principles describes a different path to health and happiness. The first principle acknowledges the presence of suffering and states that there are
Continue readingBuddhism – The Enlightenment of Buddha
The term “enlightenment” has many meanings in Buddhism. It is the Western translation of the Buddhist terms bodhi and vimutti. Bodhi is an abstract noun meaning the knowledge or awakened intellect of a Buddha, and the root word budh means “to awaken.” Buddhism’s promise of
Continue readingAre Goddess Durga and Parvati the Same?
Are Goddess Durga and Parvati the same? The two Hindu deities share many similarities and differences. Both are goddesses who bring good fortune to humanity and protect its inhabitants. Both wear white clothing and hold sacred weapons. Durga carries the sudarshan chakra, the discus of
Continue readingImportance of Shravan Maas
The reason why Shravan Maas is considered to be the holiest month in India is because of its significance to the Hindu religion. It is considered to be a time of auspicious occasions and is a good time to perform religious ceremonies. The month is
Continue readingThe Tale of Lord Shiva and Sati
The Tale of Lord Shiva and the Goddess Sati tells the story of how the two met and how Sati became Shiva’s consort. The tale begins with Daksha performing a yagna. It also tells the story of Shiva’s dance of destruction and his marriage to
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