In India, the festival of Holi marks the arrival of spring, the season of joy. Prominently known as the festival of colors, it spans over three days and is a celebration of the triumph of good versus evil, love, fertility, and color. On Day 1, i.e. the full moon day (Holi Purnima) colored powder and…
Month: February 2018
This is the Reason You Should Have Pooja Room at Home
Beautiful life just doesn’t happen; It is built by prayer, humility, sacrifice, and hard work – Swami Chinmayananda A prayer room is an integral part of every house be it big or small. We should have a prayer room because, it serves as a gateway between us and the supreme power. This spiritual arena in…
Why do we celebrate Maha Shivratri?
Shivaratri means “The Great Night of Lord Shiva.” As per Hindu calendar, it is celebrated in Varanasi in the dark fortnight or Krishna Paksha at the 13th night or 14th day of Maagha or Phalguna, i.e., February or March in reverence of Lord Shiva. This year Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on 4th March. It…
Do you know why is Vibhuti or Holy Ash applied?
Vibhuti, Bhasma, Thiruneer, or Holy Ash when applied to the forehead and the body is believed to destroy the sins and revere the Lord. It is obtained from a sacrificial fire by burning together herbs, cow dung, milk, ghee, and honey. It is a sacred act performed while worshipping Lord Shiva. Why is Lord Shiva…