Rituals after death as per Hinduism - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
WEBLearn about the scientific and spiritual significance of various rituals performed after death as per Hinduism. Find answers to common questions about Gangājal, tulsī, earthen lamp, cremation, etc.
12 Jyotirlinga - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
WEBLearn about the twelve Jyotirlingas, the major places of worship of Shiva, and their spiritual significance. Find out the names, locations, meanings and subtle drawings of each Jyotirlinga.
Vande Mataram : The National Song of India - Hindu Janajagruti …
WEBLearn about the history, lyrics and meaning of Vande Mataram, the national song of India composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Find out how this song inspired freedom fighters and became a symbol of Hindu nationalism.
Rituals to be performed after cremation till the 13th day after death
WEBLearn about the rituals to be performed after cremation till the 13th day after death according to Hindu scriptures. Find out the meaning, method and significance of tilānjali, pinḍadān, sapindikaran, nidhanshānti and other rites.
Ganesh Visarjan (Immersion of Idol of Shri Ganesh) and underlying ...
WEBLearn how to perform the uttarpuja and visarjan of Ganesh Idol with mantras and offerings, and why it is important to immerse the Idol in flowing water. Find out the reason behind the divinity of the Idol lasting only for a day and the benefits of the Chaitanya in the Idol.
Significance of Ganesh Mantra associated with Shri Ganapati
WEBLearn about the meaning and benefits of various mantras associated with Shri Ganapati, the elephant-headed deity of Hinduism. Find out how to pronounce the bij-mantra Gan (गँ) and the Atharvashirsha, a sacred hymn to invoke peace and prosperity.
Clarification of some common doubts about Shraddha ritual
WEB1. I would like to know that regarding shraddha as it is only done by offering food to bramhin in temple and giving dakshina, the bramhin does a short prayer nothing is done as per the actual ritual.Then what should be done? Does the prayer reach our pitras, please clarify Following paragraph gives information on importance of praying with spiritual emotion at the time of Shraddha.
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Gudi Padwa) - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
WEBGudi Padwa is the first holy festival of the Hindu calendar, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. It marks the creation of the universe by Lord Brahma and the victory of Dharma over Adharma. Learn the significance, method and prayer of hoisting the Gudi and the subtle process behind it.
What is the significance of various forms of Hanuman?
WEB1. Forms of Hanuman : Science behind the idol 1.1 Colour One comes across varied information about Hanuman’s true form. He is mostly red and rarely black.
What is the meaning and the benefits of ‘Namaskar’?
WEBWorldly Benefits. By doing Namaskar to a deity or a Saint, unknowingly their virtues and capabilities are impressed upon our minds. Consequently we start emulating them, thus changing ourselves for the better.