MANTRA ON NET : Festivals Of The Month: Hanuman Jayanti

The Temple of Kamaksha Hundreds of Indian folktales tell us of the shrine of the goddess Kamaksha. According to these tales, it was not for an ordinary human being to approach the place where she dwelt. Only magicians and tantriks riding enchanted flying trees, could go there at night. The region was frequented by ghosts…

As Matsya the fish, saviour of srishti or creation. Through this form, Vishnu saved the four Vedas from destruction by flood. As Kurma the tortoise, Vishnu helped the Devas, or pious celestial beings against the Asuras, or devils, when they tried to churn the mythical ocean for nectar that gauranteed eternal life. As Varaha the…

Kartik Dwadashi, the day after Kartik Ekadashi, is the celebration of the marriage of Rukmini or Lakshmi with Krishna. This goddess is represented by the sacred plant, Tulsi. On the evening of this day, the markets are full of s~garcane, berries, tamarind, arnlas as well as festive bridal clothes and gold paper headgear for the…

Hindu Fasts: The Shashti Vratas Brahma Said: Similarly, the god Kartikeya should be worshipped under the auspices of the sixth phase of the moon’s increase in the month of Bhadra, Ads of ceremonial ablution, etc., performed on that day, bear immortal fruits- The votary should break his fast the next morning, after having worshipped the…

This month we focus to the following asanas: Virasana Sukhasana Archives: Dandasana Baddhakonasana Padmasana Siddhasana

The Venus Everyone expected Venus’ refined, sophisticated, sociable pundit, whose turn came next, to respond to the slurs made against his chosen planet. He did so, in a Venusian manner: easy-going, accommodating, and friendly Venusians love harmony, so this authority made his elegant ripostes gently, not aggressively. “Jupiter is a potent planet,” he began, “of…