This section explores the hidden philosophy of these symbols, which are the great objects of veneration of the Hindus down the ages.
The Vishwanath Temple At Varanasi 0ne of the holiest places for the Hindus is Kashi. It is also known as Varanasi because two lines of the Ganga, Varun and Asi, flow by it. Along the banks of the river Ganga there are a number of beautiful ghats or bathing places, where people take holy dips….
Hand Spun Garland These are beautiful hand-spun hand-woven garlands made of natural materials and fibers like cotton, wool, etc. are an integral part of the decoration of the Idols of any God or Goddess that is routinely followed while doing pooja. These are available in a variety of various hues and colors and can be…
The celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi comes to an end on Anant Chaturdashi when all the idols used for the community and private celebrations go for visarjan in the sea in Maharashtra or the nearest river or tank in the other towns of India. There is a procession of all the locality devotees as they take…
In days of yore, Indradyumna ruled over a vast territory. He had conquered niany lands and had earned great fame, but he always felt the urge to do something different, something more lofty. At last he decided to baild a large temple. He sat down with his architects and made a plan for the building…
Griha Raksha Mantras According to Hindu Vedas the secret of converting your house into a home is very simple one and can be undertaken with the blessings of the Omnipresent God along with the various emblematic deities of our home. The supreme and invincible combination of worship toward a slew of deities like Ganesha, Vaastu,…
Aaradhana Bhajans composed by Ustad Bismillah Khan Ustad Bismillah Khan has created unprecedented history by composing five bhajans of Lord Krishna and one bhajan of Lord Ram – successfully venturing into music direction at the age of 90! The Shehnai maestro along with Dr. Shoma Ghosh and Kavi Narayan Agrawal has formed a trio that…
