Sri Krishna and Narakasura – The Story of Narakasura Vadha
Story of Sri Krishna and Narakasura is found in the Srimad Bhagavad Purana. Naraka Chaturdasi or Diwali in South India is based on the Narakasura Vadha story. Legend has it that Demon Naraka, the son of Bhumi Devi, with the help of a boon from Brahma became very powerful. The boon was that he could only be killed by his mother Bhumi Devi.
Panchali Cheer Haran in the Mahabharat - Hindu Blog
Draupadi Vastraharan, also referred as Panchali Cheer Haran, is an important episode in the Mahabharat. The story is found in the Sabha Parva of the Mahabharata. This episode continues to haunt people. It raises numerous questions in each generation. Every tenet of Dharma was broken in a court filled with of the great minds of age.
Importance and Power of Bajrang Baan – How to Chant? - Hindu …
The bhajan is of great importance to Hanuman devotees. It is believed that the power in Bajrang Baan can miraculously provide a person with the much needed mental and physical strength to face challenges of life. When the mantra is chanted with piety and devotion, the power Hanuman enters the body of a person. Such a person will be blessed with ...
Ekadashi 2024 Dates - Ekadasi Tithi Vrat Calendar with Timing and ...
Jul 17, 2024 · October 13, 2024 - Pasankusa Ekadashi (Smarta) October 14, 2024 - Ekadashi Fasting Vaishnav (Pashankusha Ekadashi) October 28, 2024 - Rama Ekadasi. November 12, 2024 – Prabodhini Ekadasi – Dev Uthani Ekadashi Dev Uthani Gyaras - Guruvayoor Ekadasi. November 26, 2024 – Utpatti Ekadashi Vrat.
Four Mathas of Adi Shankaracharya - Hindu Blog
The four mathas (monasteries or mutts) established by Adi Shankaracharya in the four corners of India were meant to uphold Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). It was also meant to propagate Vedanta. The four mathas of Adi Shankara are: Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetam in Chikmaglur in Karnataka. Jyotir Matha in the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand.
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The ancient Hindu wisdom that advises keeping the instincts of sex and palate (desires for physical pleasure and food) under control in order to attain security reflects the profound understanding of human nature in Hindu philosophy. In Hinduism, these instincts are seen as essential aspects of life, but they must be regulated in order to lead ...
Vasudeva – Story Of Father Of Krishna - Hindu Blog
Vasudeva, father of Sri Krishna, was the son of Sura and Marisa of the celebrated Yadava clan. He had a sister, Pritha, better known as Kunti later on. He was married to Devaki, daughter of Devaka, born in the equally illustrious Mahabhoja lineage. Kamsa, Devaki’s brother, acting as charioteer of her marriage chariot, heard an aerial voice ...
Download Sunderkand Text in English in pdf - Hindu Blog
Sunderkand, which deals with the heroic deeds of Hanuman, is the most popular of the Ramayan episodes. It contains Hanuman crossing the ocean, Hanuman preparing himself to take the leap across the ocean, the reaction of the mountain, Hanman’s resolve and his taking the leap – the picture of Hanuman in the sky- Mount Mainaka’s offer …
Cremation in Hinduism – Why Hindus Burn The Dead and Not Bury?
5 days ago · By Abhilash Rajendran. Cremation is one of the most important rituals in Hinduism. Hindus burn and not bury the dead because the core Hindu teaching believes in the transmigration of souls. By burning the body, the relatives help in the soul to move from this world to another. The soul never dies and is born in another body.
Stories of Murugan – 9 Lord Muruga Stories - Hindu Blog
Sep 22, 2018 · Stories of Murugan – 9 Lord Muruga Stories. This is a collection of stories of Muruga, who is known as Kartik, Subramanian, Skanda, etc. Lord Muruga stories are based on Hindu Puranas. Son of Shiva, Muruga is Deva Senapati, the commander of the Devas. He is worshipped widely in South India especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Karnataka.