Shankadvani is the sound made using conch or shankh during pujas, rituals and other auspicious occasions in Hindu homes. But why is conch blown during pujas and other rituals. Presence of Shankh in home suggests prosperity. Every evening a family member must blow the conch while performing pujas and prayers. Conch is associated with Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. It is also considered a holy item and is present in a Hindu home and is worshipped like a deity. The sound of Shankh is used announce auspiciousness. It is also a welcome signal to the gods. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits the home from where the sound of the Shankh is heard. This is one reason why some communities equate Shankh to Goddess Lakshmi. Conch is blown during child birth, nuptial ceremonies, annaprashna and upanayana. The sound of Shankh is the sound of auspiciousness, hope and positive signal. Related Dakshinavarti Shankh or Conch – Right-Turned Conch Panchajanya...

Tula Rashi born people should wear Rudraksh with six and seven faces. Wearing of which will bring in all round success to Tula Rashi or Libra Zodiac. Each Rashi born people as per Hindu Astrology should wear a particular face Rudraksha for success, love, peace and prosperity. The deity associated with six face Rudraksha is Kartik or Muruga The deity associated with four face Rudraksh is Kamdev. One wearing six face will have the blessing of Surya. The devotee who wears seven face will also have the blessing of Shani. Along with wearing of the Rudraksh one should practice self control, worship of personal deity and good thoughts. Performing food donation and distributing clothes after the wearing the Rurdraksh is highly meritorious for Tula Rashi People. It is believed that wearing the above said Rudrakshas by a Tula Rashi person will remove all worries and problems. And it ushers in peace and prosperity.

Pushya Nakshatra is the eighth birth star among the 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. The lucky colors associated with Pushya Nakshatra are white and silver. As per Hindu astrology a particular type of color is dedicated to a certain Nakshatra which is lucky for the birth star. Pushya Nakshatra is housed in Karka Rashi or Cancer Zodiac Wearing white or silver color dress for interviews and other competitions are lucky for those people born in this Nakshatra. The colors to be completely avoided are deep blue and ash color.

Vamana Avatar is the fifth incarnation of Vishnu and temples dedicated to Vaman Avatar are very rare. One such rare Vamana Avatar temple is the Ulagalanda Perumal temple at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. The Vamana murti worshipped in the temple is 35 feet – with left leg lifted high and the right leg resting on the head of King Bali. Ulagalanda Perumal temple is one the 108 Divya Desham Temples. The main murti worshipped in the temple is made of sand and lime. Two fingers of the left hand and one finger of the right hand is in raised position – as if stating I have measured with two steps the sky and earth and where should I put my third step. (You can read story of Vamana Incarnation here ) The Utsava murtis (processional deities) of Vishnu along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi are found in the main shrine. Apart from the Vamana murti, the temple is also home to three are other murtis of Vishnu. Each of these four murtis are counted as a separate Divya Desham. ...

In Hinduism, physical and mental health is deeply interwoven with spiritual practices and the balance of energies (doshas) in the body. Digestive problems are seen not only as physical ailments but also as imbalances that affect one's spiritual well-being. Solutions offered through Hinduism combine diet, mantras, prayers, and specific practices aimed at restoring harmony. 1. Gods and Goddesses for Digestive Health Lord Dhanvantari : The god of medicine and Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantari is believed to bring health and healing. His worship is essential for overcoming ailments, including digestive issues. Annapurna Devi : The goddess of nourishment, Annapurna ensures food is consumed mindfully and digested well. Worshipping her helps balance and improve digestion. Ashwini Kumaras : The twin gods of health and medicine, Ashwini Kumaras are renowned for their healing powers. They are often invoked in cases of illness, including digestive disorders. Lord Shiva : Known for his powerful and c...

Kanya Rashi born people should wear Rudraksh with four and six faces. Wearing of which will bring in all round success to Kanya Rashi or Leo Zodiac. Each Rashi born people as per Hindu Astrology should wear a particular face Rudraksha for success, love, peace and prosperity. The deity associated with four face Rudraksh is Brahma. The deity associated with six face Rudraksha is Kartik or Muruga The devotee who wears four face will also have the blessing of Budha graha. One wearing six face will have the blessing of Surya Along with wearing of the Rudraksh one should practice self control, worship of personal deity and good thoughts. Performing food donation and distributing clothes after the wearing the Rurdraksh is highly meritorious for Kanya Rashi People. It is believed that wearing the above said Rudrakshas by a Kanya Rashi person will remove all worries and problems. And it ushers in peace and prosperity.

Trikon Yatra is undertaken to three Devi Temples in Vindhyachal. All the three temples are dedicated to various manifestations of Mother Goddess Shakti. The most important of the three temples are Vindhyavasini Temple . The other two temples are Mahakali Temple and Ashtabhuja Temple . Mahakali Temple is located about 2 km from Vindhyavasini Temple . The temple is also referred as Kali Khoh as it is located inside a small cave. Ashtabhuja Temple is about 3 km from Vindhyavasini. Visiting all the three shrines on a single day is considered highly meritorious.

Suchindram Temple , also known as Thanumalayan Temple , is a rare Hindu Temple in which the main murti is worshipped as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Suchindram Temple timings in detail is given below. The opening and closing time of the temple is similar to other shrines in Kerala and south Tamil Nadu. The darshan time might vary during festivals and important rituals. Opening and closing time at Suchindram Temple: Morning Darshan Time at Suchindram 4:00 AM to 11:45 AM Evening Darshan Time 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM The temple will be closed for a certain period when there is grahan or eclipse in South India . Why You Should Visit Suchindram Temple If You Are Visiting Thiruvananthapuram or Kanyakumari? Visiting Suchindram Temple is a must if you're exploring Thiruvananthapuram or Kanyakumari due to its rich historical, cultural, and architectural significance. Here are several compelling reasons to include Suchindram Temple in your itinerary: Unique Architectu...

Goddess Vasudevi is a manifestation of Goddess Shakti. She is closely associated with Goddess Bhavani manifestation of Shakti. Prayers and Vrat dedicated to Vasudevi are observed on the Ashada Shukla Paksha Tritiya or the third day during the waxing phase of moon in Ashad month. Vasudevi blesses a devotee with peace, prosperity and wealth. She is propitiated for attaining wealth by some communities. Exclusive temples dedicated to Goddess Vasudevi are very rare. She is worshipped along with other manifestations of Goddess Shakti like Bhavani, Indrani and Rambha.

Each Rashi born people as per Hindu Astrology should wear a particular face Rudraksha for success, love, peace and prosperity. Simha Rashi born people should wear Rudraksh with one, three or twelve faces. Wearing of which will bring in all round success to Simha Rashi or Leo Zodiac. The deity associated with one face Rudraksh is Shiva The deity associated with three face Rudraksha is Agni. The deity associated with twelve face Rudraksh is Surya The devotee who wears one face will also have the blessing of Surya. One wearing three face will have the blessing of Mangal. Similarly one wearing twelve face Rudraksha will have the blessing of Surya. Along with wearing of the Rudraksh one should practice self control, worship of personal deity and good thoughts. Performing food donation and distributing clothes after the wearing the Rurdraksh is highly meritorious for Simha Rashi People. It is believed that wearing the above said Rudrakshas by a Simha Rashi person...