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1. Nainital Hill Station December 12, 2011 Nainital, is famous not just for its green hills or many lakes. It is also famous for it's many legends and stories. Hundreds of ancient temples and peaks with astounding views of the mountains in the background add to Nainital's magical appeal. The history of this dainty town sails over the surface of the Naini Lake, where oarsmen narrate the stories of the rishis who brought the waters of the sacred Manasarovar Lake History of Nainital : According to a legend Parvati the daughter of King Daksha held a great 'Yajna' but did not invite Parvati and her consort Shiva. Parvati could no... (read more) Author: Deepa G

2. Birth chart by Best Indian Astrologer for Mahadasa of Mercury August 26, 2011 In Mercury dasa-bhukti the native becomes efficient due to education and discriminative faculty. The native engages himself in agricultural pursuits, performs religious activities like yajna and becomes wealthy. The native involves himself in industries and trades, especially in artisan works. In Mercury dasa the native shows interest in music, singing and jolly and joyous (Mercury signifies vocal ability and clown acts). The native becomes polite as politeness is characteristic of education. Learning gives virtue, virtue develops capability, capability brings money, and money makes piety. Al... (read more) Author: Astrologer Shivani Sharma ji

3. Online Rakhi With Puja Thali July 13, 2011 The festival of Rakhi is well known as Raksha Bandan. This is not only a festival but a great spiritual custom too. A sacred thread is tied on the hand in yajna ceremonies generally by the Brahmin for the purpose of safety and prosperity. Tying Rakhi is a similar ritual, where a sister ties the knot of sacred thread on the hand of her brother for the same reasons. This festival also tells us, that girls are equally respected as Brahmins. Since this is a religious custom, the puja thali is decorated with the ghee lamp, sweets/mithai, roli, rice, flowers and "mauli" the thread. A swastika is m... (read more) Author: Harish Sheel

4. The Basics of Arya Samaj May 30, 2011 The Arya Samaj had a decisive influence on the trends in Indian culture and its belief systems. Of course, the requirements of modern life have changed many of the customs and the elaborate sacrifices (yajna) of which the Vedas speak of, which have gradually became less important after the Vedic age. Indeed it is the doctrine of ahinsa (non-violence and non-hatred) of sects such as Jainism and the Buddhists, which gained respect later. There are other non-Vedic notions to be found in Hinduism today, such as the worship of Shakti the Vaishnava approach through devotion or bhakti and ideas of as... (read more) Author: Vikas Gupta

5. The Significance of Sacrifice August 24, 2010 In the Vedic culture, ritual sacrifice, or yajna, was a central feature of many facets of society. As the Aryans abandoned nomadicism for an agrarian lifestyle, the rituals were no longer an entirely mobile event. Increased food production led to an increased population with specialized occupations. These changes induced a transformation in the ritual sacrifice contributing to its expanding complexity. This sophistication inferred a central importance and power to the ritual. It held a grand purpose and meaning, involving the Vedic people, deities, literature, and recitation of the literature.... (read more) Author: Jared Hobbs

6. Hindu Weddings November 28, 2009 Hindu weddings are one of the most important ceremonies in the lives of the Hindus. The script is enchanted in Sanskrit, which is the language that is used in most of the holy ceremonies. Hindu weddings are considered as holy ceremonies and the rituals are carried out in an extremely traditional way. The rituals have changed over the years but the basics are the same. The weddings are usually held in a temple. Some families as per their tradition might choose to have the ceremony in a particular temple. Sometimes a pyre is created at the marriage venue and the environment is recreated. ... (read more) Author: Diya Kapoor

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