Tag Archives: Hindu Culture and Traditions in Rajasthan

Shiva Aarti: Jai Shiv Onkara Har Shiv Onkara

Reciting Lord Shiva Aarti on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri is believed to invoke divine blessings of Lord Shiva. This aarti is sung in the praise of the Lord and is recited by Shiv bhakts (devotees) around the world. If daily recited at the time of puja, the aarti is said to provide you the special blessings of the …

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Maha Shivaratri Legends And Related Stories

Maha Shivaratri Legends: Hindu Culture & Traditions

Maha Shivaratri Legends And Related Stories: There are various legends related to the auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri. These legends are similar in one sense, as they all throw light on the greatness of Lord Shiva and his supremacy over all other Hindu Gods and Goddesses. They also explain the importance of fasting on Shivratri and chanting the name of …

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Maha Shivaratri Songs, Bhajans And Prayers

Maha Shivaratri Songs: Hindu Culture & Traditions

Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated to honor Lord Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity. During the daytime of the festival, people indulge in activities such as preparations for the Maha aarti that would be performed at night. Some Hindu committees also organize cultural programs to praise the lord. In the night, people remain awake and …

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Diwali Greetings: Happy Diwali Wishes & SMS

Diwali Greetings: Hindu Culture & Tradition

Being the festival of lights, Diwali in India is a holy tradition and it symbolizes the emergence of light in the darkness, the triumph of truth and the extinction of ignorance and arrival of wisdom. The festival is celebrated with great joy and ecstasy all over the country. It is a glorious occasion to rejuvenate your relationship with your loved …

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Modernization of Diwali: Hindu Culture & Tradition

Modernization of Diwali: Hindu Culture & Tradition

Modernization of Diwali: Hindu Culture & Tradition – Sleek iPods, edible family photos ringed with pink icing on cakes, and weekend holidays in Singapore. Believe it or not, these are some of the items on the Diwali wish-list this season. If gold and silver are beyond your reach, and steel bartan seem infra dig to buy this Dhanteras, indulge in …

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Diwali Date: When is Diwali Festival

Diwali Date - When is Diwali Festival

Diwali Date: Diwali (Dipavali, Divali or Deepawali), also known as ‘the festival of lights’, is an Indian festival that brings a series of festivals with it. The people of all age groups and classes celebrate Diwali throughout India with equal zeal and enthusiasm. They put on new clothes and participate in the various activities that are related to Diwali celebrations. …

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जन्माष्टमी: भगवान श्रीकृष्ण से जुडी अनोखी घटनाएं

जन्माष्टमी: भगवान श्रीकृष्ण से जुडी अनोखी घटनाएं

जन्माष्टमी से जुडी घटनाएं – ये बातें जानते हैं क्‍या आप जन्माष्टमी से जुडी घटनाएं: श्रीकृष्‍ण का जीवन ही संघर्ष से शुरू हुआ। लेक‍िन इसकी श‍िकन कभी उनके चेहरे पर नहीं द‍िखी। वह हमेशा मुस्‍कराते हुए बंशी बजाते रहते थे और दूसरों को भी समस्‍याओं को ऐसे ही मुस्‍कराते हुए सुलझाने की सीख देते थे। ऐसे मुरली मनोहर के जन्‍म की …

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Maha Mrityunjay Mantra: Tryambakam Mantra

Maha Mrityunjay Mantra - Tryambakam Mantra (Death-conquering Verse)

One of the ancient Sanskrit mantra, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a verse of Yajurveda. It is the great death-conquering mantra, which is popularly referred to as Tryambakam Mantra, as it is identified with the three-eyed Hindu deity – Lord Shiva. The Mantra has many names and forms. It is sometimes called the Rudra Mantra, with reference to the furious face …

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Holi Pooja Process: Holika Dahan Puja

Holi Pooja Process - Hindu Culture & Traditions

Holi Pooja takes place a day before the Holi Festival. This day is called as ‘Holika Dahan‘. There is no special pooja performed on the Holi day. This day is only meant for celebrations and play of colors. Holika Dahan is the major ritual performed at the time of Holi which is also considered an important Holi Puja. People light …

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