Today many people keep Goddess Lakshmi idol in their homes. Goddess Lakshmi idol in clay, porcelain, gold, silver and other metals are widely worshiped in Hindu homes. Here are few tips on how to keep Goddess Lakshmi idol at home in the correct way and get the blessings of Maa Laxmi. Cleanliness is must if you are bringing Goddess Lakshmi home. You cannot leave the house unclean. There should not be any junk. The house should always be neat and tidy. At a time, there should be only one murti (idol) of Goddess Lakshmi in the home. There should never be more than one form of the Goddess. The murti of Goddess Laxmi should not be kept facing other deities. Other deities should be on the sides. The backside of Goddess should not be exposed. While offering worship, we should only have darshan of the front side. Broken idol should not be worshiped. A single lamp should be lit in the morning or evening. If possible at morning and evening. Do not start an elaborate daily puja an...

People who are of the belief that troubles in their life are due to Shani Grah are increasing. Such people are always on the lookout for a relief from Shani Dosh. An instant relief to Shani related horoscope problems is to chant the 10 names of Shani Bhagavan. The names should be chanted on Saturday. It should be chanted 51 times.  The 10 names are Konasth ( कोणस्थ ) Pingal ( पिंगल ) Babru ( बभ्रु ) Krishna ( कृष्ण ) Roudrantak ( रौद्रान्तक ) Yam ( यम ) Souri ( सौरि ) Shanishwara ( शनैश्चर ) Mandh ( मंद ) Pippilad ( पिप्पलाद ) The sholka containing the 10 name is कोणस्थ पिंगलो बभ्रु : कृष्णो रौद्रोन्तको यम : । सौरि : शनैश्चरो मंद : पिप्पलादेन संस्तुत : ।।  

Goddess Pranashakti in Hinduism is the primal goddess ruling the centers of physical life. She is associated with healing. Prana Shakti is the power of prana and she is a personification of prana (life force energy). There are thousands of forms of life-force energy and all this is controlled by Goddess Pranashakti. She can be as small as invisible to the eye and as big as the cosmos. Her color is the color of dawn and wears red color dress. She is ferocious and has six hands. She holds a head, trident, bow, five arrows, noose and gourd in her hands. She is depicted as standing upon a lotus in the cosmic ocean.

A Comparative Analysis Between Brahma in Hinduism and Nzambi a Mpungu in Bantu Mythology Brahma, a Hindu deity, and Nzambi a Mpungu from Bantu mythology are both viewed as powerful, creator gods within their respective religious frameworks. Despite being figures in different cultures separated by geography, language, and history, they share similarities in their roles and influences while differing in their relevance and worship practices. 1. Background and Origins Brahma In Hinduism, Brahma is one of the primary deities in the Trimurti, alongside Vishnu and Shiva. He is often referred to as the creator of the universe, embodying knowledge and wisdom. Brahma’s story originates in the ancient Vedic texts, where he is described as having emerged from a cosmic golden egg and played a central role in shaping the cosmos. However, his prominence has waned over time compared to deities like Vishnu and Shiva. Nzambi a Mpungu Nzambi a Mpungu, also called Nzambi or Nzambi Mpungu, is the supreme ...

Transgender, Kinnar or Hijra, visiting home is considered good or auspicious in Hindu Religion. Here are the religious reasons for this: Budh Graha is a transgender planet. Budh Grah has lot of influence on the intellect, education and fortune of a person. Kinnar, or Hijra, has the blessing of Budh. So such people visiting home brings the blessing of the Navgraha. When a transgender arrives at home, it means the people living in the home will get relief from illness, court matters and other difficulties. If you wish to have peace in the house then transgender should not be allowed to go empty-handed. They should be given money, food, cloth or anything valuable. Those people having trouble in horoscope due to the bad positioning of Budh Grah will get relief when transgender visits their home and blesses them.

A Comparison Between Hindu Sun God Surya And Nyambe in Bantu Mythology The figures of Surya in Hindu mythology and Nyambe in various Bantu traditions both hold important roles as deities associated with the sun, life, and cosmic order, but their worship, narratives, and cultural relevance differ across regions. Below is a comprehensive comparison between the two figures, exploring their histories, attributes, and how each deity fits into modern worship and cultural life. 1. Origins and Mythological Context Surya : In Hinduism, Surya is revered as the Sun God and is considered one of the primary deities of the Vedic pantheon. His mythology originates in the ancient Vedic texts, where he is represented as the source of life, illuminating the world and embodying cosmic order. Surya is often depicted riding a chariot pulled by seven horses, symbolizing the seven colors of the rainbow and seven days of the week, underscoring his connection to time and cosmic cycles. Nyambe : In Bantu myth...

Some of us might have come across peepal leaf garland on Hanuman in many Hindu temples in North India. This is an important offering and people write the name ‘Sri Ram’ on the leaves with kumkum. The garland is then put on Hanuman. Number of peepal leaves used to make the garland is 11. The leaves are first cleaned with water. Then the name of Sri Ram is written using chandan or kumkum. The leaves are woven into a garland using thread. This is then offered to Lord Hanuman. It is believed that all forms of sufferings and unhappiness will disappear from life after making the peepal leaf garland offering which has the name of Bhagavan Sri Ram.

 The Gandaberunda is a highly symbolic and revered mythological bird found in Hindu mythology, primarily associated with strength, peace, progress, and power. It is a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Depicted as a two-headed eagle, this symbol has profound connections to divine power, cosmic order, and protection. Originating in South India and prominently present in Hindu and Buddhist art, the Gandaberunda serves as a talisman against evil and a symbol of sovereign strength. Its depictions are often striking, with the two heads symbolizing duality, vigilance, and balanced power—key themes in Hindu cosmology and theology. Symbolism and Meaning Dual Heads and the Balance of Forces : The two heads of the Gandaberunda symbolize the omniscient nature of the divine, which sees both the present and the future. They signify the equilibrium of opposing forces, such as creation and destruction, which maintains universal harmony. This duality is reflective of Shiva’s simultaneous role as the ...

Aadi Chevvai, or Sevvai, is the Tuesdays in the Tamil Month Aadi and it is considered highly auspicious for the worship of Goddess Shakti. The month is considered inauspicious by many Hindus as the Dakshinayana begins in this month. But the month is also of great significance to Shakti worshippers. Fridays (Aadi Velli) and Tuesdays (Aadi Chevvai) are considered highly auspicious and women in large numbers visits shrines dedicated to Amman , Durga, Parvati, Shakti and other Goddesses. In South India , Tuesday and Friday is dedicated to Shakti worship in many places. It becomes even more auspicious in Tamil Nadu during the month of Aadi. Unmarried women visit shrines of Shakti (female goddess) on Aadi Chevvai day in the month make different vows. Some women observe partial or full fast on the day. It is widely believed that worshipping of any form of Goddess Shakti in Aadi month will help unmarried women find ideal husbands or life partners. Special dishes like the...

Ananthapura Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is the moolasthanam (original abode) of Ananthapadmanabha, the deity of  SreePadmanabhaswamy Temple  in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is located at Kumble in Kasargod in Kerala. The shrine is around 5 km from Kumbla on Kasargod – Mangalore National Highway 66. The annual festival in the temple is held on February 26 (Kumbha Masam 14). The main rituals on the festival day include Maha Ganapathi homam, Veda Parayanam, Bimba Shuddhi, Navakabhishekam, sopana sangeetham (ashtapathi), tulabhara seva, maha pooja, sasthavil bhajana, sree bhootha bali, vedi tharayil pooja, rajangana prasadam and mantrakshate.  The annual Pratishta festival in the temple is held on Medam 24 (usually on May 7). The murtis worshipped in the temple are not made of metal nor stone, but of a combination of about 108 materials collected from various parts of India and combined to form the murtis through a process known as Kadusharkara yogam. ...