Home Akshaya Tritiya 2020| Akha Teej- Date and Muhurat Akshaya Tritiya, an annual Hindu festival that falls in the Spring season is also known as Akha Teej worldwide. It is an auspicious occasion of the Chaitra month that connects devotees and believers with the religious abundance. In general, Akshaya is a Sanskrit word thatmeans “wealth,…
Unlike other organized religions, in Hinduism, it is not mandatory for a person to visit a temple. Since all Hindu home usually has a small shrine or ‘puja room’ for daily prayers, Hindus generally go to temples only on auspicious occasions or during religious festivals. Hindu temples also do not play a crucial role in…
top definitionsexamplesexplore dictionarybritishnoun Hinduism.a mantric word thought to be a complete expression of Brahman and interpreted as having three sounds representing Brahma or creation, Vishnu or preservation, and Siva or destruction, or as consisting of the same three sounds, representing waking, dreams, and deep sleep, along with the following silence, which is fulfillment.Origin of OmBorrowed…
Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated on 14th January every year. Makar (Capricorn) is a Hindu zodiac sign and Sankranti means to change direction. According to Hindu calendar, Makar Sankranti occurs when the sun changes its direction northwards from Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) to enter the Makar Rashi (Capricorn) in the month of Poush and…
Mahabharata, (Sanskrit: “Great Epic of the Bharata Dynasty”) one of the two Sanskrit epic poems of ancient India (the other being the Ramayana). The Mahabharata is an important source of information on the development of Hinduism between 400 bce and 200 ce and is regarded by Hindus as both a text about dharma (Hindu moral…
When you break the word “Jyotirlinga”, it becomes ‘jyothi’, which means ‘radiance’ and ‘linga, which means phallus. These Jyotirlingas are considered different manifestation of Shiva. There are 12 Jyotirlingas in India spread in strategic locations, and Hindu devotees from all across the nation visit each one of them on their spiritual journey. So if you…
by Jayaram V In Hinduism we come across a common method of worship called puja or pooja. Unlike the elaborate sacrificial ceremonies, it can be performed by anyone except those who have incurred impurity due to menstruation or the death of a family member, etc. As the most popular form…
Bhai Dooj 2019The festival of Bhai Dooj 2019 was celebrated on Tuesday 29th October 2019.It is a special occasion for brothers and sisters, especially the married sisters and their brothers. Sisters call their brothers to their houses for customs similar to that of Rakshabandhan, except that this time the invitation is sent to brothers for…
Ayodhya dispute popularly known as Ram mandir and Babri masjid case is one of the biggest political, historical and religious debate in India. This dispute is centered on a 2.77 acres plot of land in the city of Ayodha in Faizabad district in Uttar Pradesh. Ram mandir: That particular piece of land…
Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. The Hindu religion is filled with important texts that have influenced thought across the world, but the Bhagavad Gita is regarded by many as the…