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Raksha Bandhan :Festival of Emotion
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Raksha Bandhan represents one of the most sentimental festivals of India. It is based on the emotional ties that bind a brother and sister in a very close bond the most sacred relationship |
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Janamashtami Birthday of Lord Krishna
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Janam Ashtami the Birth Day of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great pomp and show in temples and homes. Krishna is the one who has given us message of the great Bhagavad Gita. |
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Why do we close our eyes when we pray?
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Most people close their eyes, when they pray.he eyes remain closed, as we join our hands or bow our heads in the presence of God. But in most instances, the mind remains active |
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While Sleeping Keeps Legs towards South
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One should not keep his legs towards south while sleeping. This particular statement of our ancient Scriptures is based on scientific facts and which is followed religiously |
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Shradh pitru paksha : Ancestor Worship
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Hindus set aside sixteen days in a year which are known as Shraadhs, Pitrapaksh or Kanaagath. On the appointed day a pandit or panditani as the case may be is invited as a special guest, |
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Who can perform Shraddh
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Vishnu Dharamottar Purana states that those who obtain the property of the dead, should perform Shraddh. Also those who are capable of performing Shraddh, as successors, can perform Shraddh, |
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Origin of Shraddh
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Shraddh ceremony is highly auspicious. By this one remembers his ancestors, who were so dear to him. The term Shraddh does not occur in the Vedas . feeding the Brahmins in Shraddh is an utmost |
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Amavasaya of Pitra Paksha 2008
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on Amavas, the last day of the Shraadhs, or on the Tithi of the most revered member of the family, the ceremony can be done at one time for all departed souls. Even if one has forgotten to do it on |
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Release Tension: Put tilak on forehead
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Tilak, which is made with the soils collected from different places of pilgrimage has unlimited benefits.Application of soil tilak on the forehead means a strong curtain to keep the mind pious. |
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