Chandravardai (1148 – 91 AD) was the 12th century poet of Rajasthan. He was a great friend of the last Hindu king of Delhi, Prithviraj Chauhan (1159 – 93), and the chief poet of his court.

Family of Chandravardai belonged to Punjab and the Chauhan family of Ajmer (Rajasthan) was their patron. His father’s name was Rao Ven. He himself was a devotee of Goddess Jalapa. The title of ‘Bardai’ alludes of his being considered the boon of this goddess.
He was married twice, first to Kamala and then to Gauri. Of this four sons, Jalla was considered to best.
It is said that when Shahabuddin Ghori captured Prithviraj Chauhan and took him to Ghazni, Chandravardai went retrieve his friend and king, and asked his son Jalla to complete the epic Prithviraj Raso for him, should he fail to return. Literary Works of Chandravardai Chandravardai’s fame as a poet of the genre virakavya – a kind of epic balad – remains unsurpassed.
Prithviraj Raso is considered to be the first major biographical epic poem…

The Naroshankar Temple, in Panchavati area, on the banks of Godavari River is a very good example of Peshwai period architecture – expert artisans used designs suitable and harmonious with the natural surroundings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Naroshankar Temple History The Naroshankar Temple was constructed in 1747 AD by Chieftain Naroshankar Rajebahaddur alias Dani. The temple then cost 1.8 million rupees.
The temple is of great significance due to the bell and its architecture. 
Naroshankar Temple is completely devoid of any Muslim influence as it was built during the heydays of the Peshwas.

The temple shows an influence of Rajasthani and Gujarati architecture. Carpenters, fresco painters, sculptors, artisans and masons from Gujarat and Rajasthan (Rajputana) came during the period of 17th and 18th-century period and they trained local artisans. They were also instrumental in designing and executing many temples of the period.
Naroshankar Temple Bell The Temple Bell at N…

Changdev Pasashti is a text on Natha tradition. The religious book in Marathi consists of sixty five verses. The subject matter of the text is the advice of the great Marathi saint Jnaneshwar (1271 – 93 AD). The advice was given by Sant Dnyaneshwar to Changadeva, the author of the text. Changdev was a famous hatha yogi.
Subject Matter Of Changdev Pasashti Changdev Pasashti describes the philosophy of the Natha spiritual tradition, called Chidvilasa. The tradition looks upon the world of objects as a manifestation of the basic reality of Lord Shiva called Chit.
The common man, in daily life, sees only the manifest world and not the Chit underlying it.
In actuality, the chit alone exists, but it appears to take various forms.
Just as the weaves on the surface of water are indistinct from the water itself, and ornaments in all their variety are gold itself, similarly the manifest world is in reality the Chit only.
All variety is actually the play, i.e, vilasa of the chit.
When the fact …

Carrying water pot during cremation is a must for many Hindu communities and this has a deep symbolism. The person designated to light the pyre goes around the pyre of the dead person with water pot on his shoulders. A hole is made in the water pot so that the water flows out and falls around the funeral pyre. Finally, the water pot is dropped hardly backwards and it breaks.
This is performed to give the message to the soul of the dead person that it is time to leave the body. The soul needs to end its association with the body.
Pot and water in it is mentioned in all Hindu scriptures and this has numerous meaning. Like the pot, the human body will be broken and destroyed one day. The pot has to finally merge in earth. The person will have to finally reach his destination the Supreme Truth.

The water falling from the pot while going around the funeral pyre symbolically represents the passing of time. The final breaking of pot and water flowing out completely tells the soul that the b…

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, 3 May 2019 – Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi or the fourteenth day during the dark or waning phase of moon inHindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Tithi or the thirteenth day during the dark or waning phase of moon till 2:37 AM on May 3. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi or the fourteenth day during the dark or waning phase of moon till 3:33 AM on May 4. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India.)All time based on India Standard Time.

Good – Auspicious time on May 3, 2019, as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.
Nakshatra – Uttara Bhadrapada or Uthrattathi Nakshatra till 2:19 PM on May 3. Then onward it is Ashwini or Aswathy Nakshatra till 3:41 PM on May 4. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India.)
In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Revati Nakshatr…

Kaal Bhairav is a very powerful form of Lord Shiva. Although this unimaginably fierce form is associated with nipping the head of Brahma, for those devotees who follow Dharma this form of Shiva is highly beneficial. Here is a look at the important offerings to Kaal Bhairav.
Kaal Bhairav Offerings Lemon – desire fulfillment, overcome fear, overcome various kinds of bhadas like ghosts etc.Black Urad Dal – Success in lifeBlack sesame (Kala til) – To defeat enemiesBlack cloth – To overcome horoscope related problems.Blue flowers – for desire fulfillmentAbir, gulal and rice – for fame and wealthFeeding black dog – helps in avoid all problems in horoscope related to ShaniVisiting Bhairav Temple for 40 days – Helps in achieving materialistic desires.Reading Bhairav Chalisa for 40 days – Success in spiritual path.Lighting mustard oil lamp before Bhairav – to defeat enemiesChanting Kalabhairava Ashtakam for 40 days – Solves relationship issues, helps in getting the desired partner in life.

A collection of quotes and teachings of Swami Veda Bharati (1933 - 2015). He was the founder of Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International (AHYMSIN) and the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh, India.

Learn to give love, instead of asking for it. Stop being self-centered; cry no longer words such as ‘I was rejected’, ‘I am unloved’, ‘I am lonely’. When you do this, you are re-enforcing these thoughts. People see you and move away because they are afraid of what you might demand.

Loving and not expecting something is the secret of being loved. Avoid clinging and resist the temptation of wanting to pour out your own story. Think of selfless ways of loving, without fear of rejection. Even before you begin to feel that you are being loved, you will begin to feel a sense of satisfaction because you have been selfless.

Find the positive concealed in the negative, free the mind of being in conflict. By learning to resolve conflicts, de-condition the mind of its condit…

Hindu auspicious days are looked for buying selling and various other purposes. Good dates in May 2019 in Hindu Calendar given below are based on India Standard Time. The auspicious dates and time in May 2019 are good for house warming, joining job, starting work, buying car or house, moving into new rented home, registration of property, villa, house flat, birth, visiting, first visit, buy bike, buying flat, house, property, villa, etc. Hindu Auspicious Days and Time in May 2019 May 6 after 4:40 PM May 7 May 8 till 1:35 PM May 10 May 11 good time till 7:40 PM May 15 good time after 10:40 AM May 17 good time after 5:40 PM May 19 May 23 May 26 good time till 11:55 AM May 27 good time after 12:55 PM May 29 good time after 3:20 PM May 30 May 31 good time till 5:16 PM
Dates To Be Completely Avoided - May 2, 3, 4, 16, 20, 24 and May 25.

Certain dates that might not be mentioned above are neither good nor bad. They are average dates. You won't get the desired results if auspicious event…

Torana or festoon of fresh mango leaves is an indispensable part in all South Indian Hindu pujas and festivals. It is also used in many regions during puja and to decorate the Kalash pot. Mango leaves are strung on a thread and hung on the doors and windows. The main reason why mango leaf is preferred is that they last longer than other leaves. They are also thick and sturdy. 

It is believed that the long life of mango leaves helps it to generate oxygen. And this property of the leaf helps it to absorb carbon dioxide and infuse fresh oxygen. Therefore there is a popular belief that mango leaves are specifically used during pujas and festivals to generate oxygen as large crowd gather during these days in a confined place.
Mango leaves are also used to cover the neck of the Kalash pot used during Puja.

Five mango leaves are placed on the mouth of the Kalash pot. In some regions it is 9 or 11 leaves.

It is widely believed Goddess Lakshmi, Govardhan mountain, Gandharva and fertility go…

Pushkara, or Pushkarams, is a popular Hindu ritual and festival which is held along 12 rivers. A Pushkaram along a particular takes place once in 12 years when Jupitar (Brihaspati) enters a particular zodiac. Here are the names of 12 rivers that play host to Pushkaram or Pushkara – the river festival.
Pushkaram Rivers
Ganga RiverNarmada or RevaRiverSaraswatiYamuna or JamnaGodavariKrishnaCauvery or KaveriBhima or BhimarathiRiver (Tambraparni)Pushkara Vahini (Brahmaputra)TungabhadraSindhu or IndusParineeta (Sapranitantasi) (Pranahita) Jupiter enters a particular Zodiac sign and the Pushkaram is held during the period in which Jupiter travels through the Zodiac.
Name of The River              Zodiac sign
Ganges                                 Aries
Narmada                              Taurus
Saraswati                            Gemini
Yamuna                                Cancer
Godavari                               Leo
Krishna                                  Virgo
Kaveri              …