Yearly Archives: 2015

In Star Wars, how is a Sith different from a Jedi?

Star Wars is a series of science fiction movies depicting events taking place in a fictional galactic empire filled with a mysterious force. The Siths and the Jedi are two cult-like orders in the galaxy, and are enemies. The Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the empire. In order to become a Jedi, one should succeed in …

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How to perform a havan?

A clean place is selected for the Havan. Participants should shower, wear clean clothes and sit in easy postures. After prayers, fire is lit and Vedic Mantras are chanted and offerings are made to God. Singing of Aarti symbolizes the end of the ceremony and Prasad is offered to the participants. Fire or agni is one of the five manifestations …

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How to celebrate Vijayadhasami?

In North India:: Ramlila is the backbone of the celebration of Dusshera in northern India, where the scenes from Rama’s life are depicted, especially Bharat Milap, the reunion of Rama with his brother Bharat, the destruction of Ravana (the highlight of Dussehra) and the return of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita to Ayodhya, their kingdom after fourteen years of exile. In …

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