Hindu Blog

Gau Ghat in Haridwar

2012-02-10T15:18:00.000+05:30

Gau Ghat – Haridwar – is an important bathing spot in Ganga River in Haridwar. It is located south of Brahma Kund or Hari ki Paudi. It is...

Mangal Mangalik Yog Solution and Shanti

2012-02-10T13:31:00.000+05:30

Mangalik Yog in a horoscope is considered to highly inauspicious especially in regard to marriage. This is strictly followed by those who...

Temples of India and Mythological Theme Park Planned near Alipiri in Tirumala

2012-02-10T09:17:00.000+05:30

A theme park based on the important temples in India and Hindu stories from epics and Puranas is being planned near Alipiri in Tirumala. To...

Faith is a form of hope and hope is unfulfilled unless real experience arrives – Deepak Chopra

2012-02-10T03:29:00.000+05:30

Faith can be the cover for a mind that stubbornly holds on to God or stubbornly refuses to accept the possibility of God. All faiths...

Today’s Hindu Calendar – February 10, 2012 – Tithi, Vrat, Nakshatra, Rashi and Festival

2012-02-10T00:06:00.000+05:30

Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 10, 2012 – Krishna Paksha Tritiya or the third day during the waning phase of moon in Hindu calendar...

Haridwar Chandi Devi Temple

2012-02-09T16:55:00.000+05:30

Chandi Devi Temple is a must visit temple for those visiting Haridwar. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandi. Legend has it that...

Story of Mandodari, wife of Ravana

2012-02-09T13:24:00.000+05:30

Mandodari, wife of Ravana, was a very beautiful woman. It is believed that Mandodari got the celestial beauty as a result of the blessing...

Documentary film on Swami Vivekananda – Watch it online for free

2012-02-09T09:23:00.000+05:30

Swami Vivekananda needs no introduction but how much do we know about this most popular saint of modern India. This documentary film...

God helps those who help themselves – Swami Tapovan

2012-02-09T03:19:00.000+05:30

Even as satisfaction of hunger is the perceptible result of eating, cheerfulness of the mind and sense of peace are the tangible results...

Today’s Hindu Calendar – February 9, 2012 – Tithi, Vrat, Nakshatra, Rashi and Festival

2012-02-09T00:04:00.000+05:30

Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 9, 2012 – Krishna Paksha Dwitiya or the second day during the waning phase of moon in Hindu calendar...

Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat Rules

2012-02-08T13:27:00.000+05:30

Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat is observed for attaining peace, prosperity and happiness. Below are the rules dedicated...

Download Sri Adi Shankaracharya Bhasya of Isa – Katha and Taittiriya Upanishad in Sanskrit in Audio mp3 format

2012-02-08T09:14:00.000+05:30

Adi Shankaracharya’s commentary on Upanishads, or Shankara Upanishad Bhashya, is one of the most authoritative and most sought after...

Purnima March 2012 date and time – Full moon day or Poornima in March 2012

2012-02-08T06:04:00.000+05:30

Purnima is the full moon day in a Hindu month. It is a highly auspicious day for Hindu communities. Purnima March 2012 time and date is...

The purpose of human life is the realization of Who am I? – Sri Anandamayi Ma

2012-02-08T03:00:00.000+05:30

He is in all figures and forms, eternally enthroned in the hearts of all beings. It is true, He lives everywhere. Once one has achieved...

Today’s Hindu Calendar – February 8, 2012 – Tithi, Vrat, Nakshatra, Rashi and Festival

2012-02-08T00:06:00.000+05:30

Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 8, 2012 – Krishna Paksha Pratipada or the first day during the waning phase of moon in Hindu calendar...

Saptarishi Ashram – Haridwar

2012-02-07T16:17:00.000+05:30

Saptarishi Ashram Haridwar is dedicated to Saptarishis in Hindu tradition. Sapt Rishis are the seven ancient sages in Hinduism - Kashyapa,...

Hanuman and Yama

2012-02-07T13:14:00.000+05:30

The encounter with Yama takes place when Hanuman visits Lanka to find out the exact location of Mata Sita. Hanuman lets himself to...

TV Series Upanishad Ganga on Doordarshan from March 2012 - Based on Teachings from Upanishads

2012-02-07T08:00:00.000+05:30

Upanishad Ganga is a 52-episode television series produced by Chinmaya Mission and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. Upanishads are...

Sant Ravidas Sayings

2012-02-07T03:12:00.000+05:30

How to escape? I recite the name Ram. Lord, if you are sandalwood, I am water; with the fragrance in all parts of my body. Lord, if you...

Today – February 7, 2012 – is Thaipusam

2012-02-07T00:17:00.000+05:30

Thaipusam, observed today – February 7, 2012 – is one of the biggest festival dedicated to Hindu God Muruga. Thaipusam is mainly...

Today’s Hindu Calendar – February 7, 2012 – Tithi, Vrat, Nakshatra, Rashi and Festival

2012-02-07T00:11:00.000+05:30

Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 7, 2012 – Purnima or the full moon day in Hindu calendar and Panchang in all places. It is Shukla...

Shiva Dancing on Nandi

2012-02-06T12:58:00.000+05:30

Shiva dancing on Nandi, the bull, is a popular image in North India. But this concept is not followed in South India. It is believed that...

Interview with Aruna Sharan – the author of book – Sons of Gods – The Mahabharata Retold

2012-02-06T08:29:00.000+05:30

Sons of Gods – The Mahabharata Retold by Aruna Sharan is a condensation of the epic Mahabharata. Below is an interview with Aruna Sharan...

Good date and time in March 2012 for buying and selling in Hindu Calendars and Panchang

2012-02-06T05:59:00.000+05:30

Devout Hindus look for auspicious dates and time for buying new house, car, bike, gold, making payment, installments etc. Below are...

Searching one’s own imperfections and making attempts to rid of them is the important spiritual practice – Sri Sathya Sai Baba

2012-02-06T03:12:00.000+05:30

When the mind is motionless and silent, one can hear the voice of God. Anyone who is able to purify the mind from anxiety, agitations, and...