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Birth of Goddess Kali - Story of the Origin of Goddess Kali

Goddess Kali is one of the most popular Goddesses in Hinduism. Her sensational and extraordinary appearance is watched with awe and fear by devotees. Birth of Kali is a subject of constant debate for scholars and people who want Goddess Kali to fit into their logics. But what they forget is the freedom that each individual has to define the Supreme Truth. For many people Brahman the Supreme Truth appears in the form of female energy – Goddess Kali. And she means many different things to her worshipers.

Navagraha Temple in Konark – Nine Planets Temple near Konark Sun Temple

Navagraha Temple, or the nine planets temple, near Konark Sun Temple is dedicatead to the Navgrahas in Hinduism. The temple houses a huge slab originally set above the Jagamohana (doorway) of the Konark Temple. The chlorite slab 20 feet long, four feet high and 7 feet have murtis of the navagrahas – Surya, Chandra, Rahu, Ketu, Brihaspati, Budha, Mangal, Shukra and Shani – carved in them. In the temple on the slab: Surya stands on a vehicle driven by seven horses and holds lotuses in his both hands. Chandra rides on a swan and carries discs of moon in his both hands. Mangal rides a goat and holds a sword like thing in his right hand and human heads in the left hand. Budha sits on a lotus and holds bow and arrow in his two hands. Brihaspati sits on a lotus and holds rosary and kamandalu in his hands. Shukra sits on lotus and holds rosary and kamandalu in his hands. Shani sits on a tortoise and holds a rod in this hand. Rahu is depicted as holding Surya and Chandra i

Why untied or loose hair is considered bad or inauspiciousness in Hinduism?

Untied or loose hair is considered bad or inauspiciousness in Hinduism as it invites negative energy and destruction. Loose and open hair is a symbol of death and mourning. During puja and when entering temple, the hair should be tied and not left loose. Even while sleeping, it is advised to keep the hair tied. Untied or loose hair is also a symbol of sex, thus a women shows united hair only to her husband. In the Ramayana, Sita’s mother Sunayana advices her to keep the hair always neatly tied as it a symbol of bond and auspiciousness. Never Pull a Woman by her Hair Ravana had pulled Sita by her united hair to the Pushpak Vimana while kidnapping her. The result of which was the complete destruction of the demons. Again Dushasana had dragged Draupadi by her loose hair to the court of Hastinapura. The result of which was the complete annihilation of the Kaurava clan. Draupadi had taken the vow that she will only tie her hair after it was anointed with the bloo

Where to have puja room at a Hindu home? - Puja Room Position

A puja room, or pooja area, is an indispensable part of Hindu home and the position of the Pooja room in house is very important. Usually, the puja room faces east or west side. Puja area usually never faces north or south. The ideal position according to many scholars is to position the puja room in the north-east corner (ishan kone). The idols and pictures of gods and goddess should be placed facing west or east. The idols and portraits should not be placed on the ground. It should be placed on a small table or should be hung on the wall. Toilets should be never near the Puja room. It should be remembered that God is there in all corners and in all directions and in everything. Realizing this is more important. A puja room is meant to be quiet place where you can contemplate and realize that all is Brahman.

Hatha Jodi - Fake Product Cheating People - There is No Plant Root Hatha Jodi

Hatha Jodi is being marketed as a tantric product capable of bringing prosperity to the owner. Actually, it is a fake product meant for cheating innocent and gullible people. There is no such plant and root known as Hatha Jogi. What is being sold as Hatha Jodi is the dried penis of Indian monitor lizard. Hatha Jodi was marketed as the root of a rare tree. Hatha Jodi’s shape resembled like two-joined hand with clinched finger. It was marketed as useful in warding off evil eye, for attaining peace and prosperity and to keep out spirits and ghosts. It was also told in many online portals that the one possessed it would have desires fulfilled especially sexual desires. It was marketed as an excellent Vashikaran product. What is being sold as 'hatha jodi' is no herb but actually the penis of the Indian monitor lizard. Economic times of India reports ‘Hatha Jodi’, which literally means‘ clasped hands’ in prayer is a rage across e-commerce websites as the ‘rare magica