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Atharva Veda Inspirational Quotes
Udyaanam te purusha naava yaanam – Atharva Veda 8-1-6 O man! Uplift yourself. Don’t fall down. It is true that the path of pilgrimage...
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Goddess Brahmani
Goddess Brahmani is one of the Sapta Matrikas – the seven divine mothers or Saptamatris in Hinduism. Goddess Brahmani takes Her name from...
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Download Lakshmi Ashtothram MP3 audio for Free
Lakshmi Ashtothram, or Shri Lakshmi Astothara Sathanamavali, is the 108 names of Goddess Mahalaksmi. Laxmi Ashtotharam is read to attain...
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Subramanya Sashti in Margashirsh Month – Skanda Shashti in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Subramanya Shashti, or Skanda Sashti, during Shukla Paksha of Margashirsh month (November – December) is observed mainly in Karnataka and...
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The Path from Pampa to Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
Pampa is the base camp for majority of devotees that visit the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Transport buses, cars and motorcycles reach up...
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Sankashti Chaturti in December 2009 - Ganesh Sankatahara Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturti, also known as Ganesh Sankatahara Chaturthi, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is observed on the fourth day of the...
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How to observe Ravivar Vrat? – Sunday Fasting in Hindu Religion
Fasting on Sunday, or Ravivar Vrat, in Hindu religion is dedicated to Lord Surya, or the Sun god. Hindus have been worshipping Surya Narain...
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Simha Rashi December 2009 – Leo Zodiac Astrology and Predictions
People born under Simha Rashi, or Leo Zodiac, will have a period of fluctuating fortunes. Those searching for new job opportunities will...
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Sri Sri Mangeshda Thoughts
Unconditional love and forgiveness is not as easy to practice as it appears. It is not a mere mechanical process. One needs to feel the...
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Symbolism of the Crescent Moon on Lord Shiva’s Head
Lord Shiva is shown with a crescent moon on his matted locks. There are several stories in the Puranas regarding how the crescent moon...
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Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple 2010 – 2011 Calendar – Opening and Closing dates and Monthly Puja Timings …
The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala remains open continuously only from Mid November to Mid January for Mandala – Makaravilakku...
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Khuddur Yatra – A 1940s Modern Interpretation of Ramayana by Abanindranath Tagore
Abanindranath Tagore (1871-1951) was the chief artist of the Bengal school of painting and the first major exponent of swadeshi values in...
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Sharamkuthi at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple – Importance of Sharam Kutti
Sharamkuthi is one the last holy spots on the way to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. ‘Sharam’ means arrow. Legend has it that Lord Ayyappa...
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Tripur Bhairav Jayanti
Tripur Bhairav Jayanti is observed on the Margashirsh Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi – the fourteenth lunar day during waxing phase of moon in...
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Shukravar Vrat Katha – The Story of Friday Fasting in Hinduism
Friday fasting in Hinduism is dedicated to Shukra, or Venus. Those people who believe in astrology and horoscope worship and pray to Shukra...
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Karka Rashi December 2009 – Cancer Astrology Predictions
People born under Karka Rashi, or Cancer Zodiac, will have a good period with some important developments in December 2009. There will be...
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Dadaji Amiya Roy Chowdhury Quotes
You fulfill your life purpose by living a natural life, doing your work and enjoying everything and everyone as His Creation. The...
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How to do a simple Hindu Puja at home?
Hinduism gives a devotee the freedom to perform prayers and pujas in the way the devotee wants – it can be simple or elaborate. Puja steps...
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Vivah Muhurat 2010 – North India Hindu Marriage Dates in 2010
Hindus who strictly follow the Muhurat or Astrology conduct marriages only during auspicious time and astrologically correct days. Below...
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Faith on Campus Video Contest for Students in United States
Faith on Campus Video Contest is an initiative by Patheos.com and newspaper Washington Post's On Faith feature. In the contest, you need to...
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