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Ganesh Chaturthi is a day full of positive powers which attract knowledge and a progressive future. Worshiping Lord Ganesha by abiding strictly to the puja rituals and procedures, is highly recommended to every Hindu. We have mentioned below the procedures to be followed for the 11 days celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. The Lord is worshiped in a special way for a day and a half, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days or 11 days depending on the family tradition and commitment of each individual. This varies from place to place. 1 and half days visarjan on – 26th August 2017 3 days visarjan on – 27th August 2017 5 days visarjan on – 29th August 2017 7 days visarjan on – 31st August 2017 11 days visarjan on – 5th September 2017 (Anant Chaturthi) Bring the idol home: It is known as the Shubh, Labh or Amrit Choghadiya. If you intend to bring Ganpatiji one day before, i.e. on the 24th August 2017, the Shubh time is between  06:25 to 07:59  and the Labh time is  12:41 to 14:14 . Ganpati Ji

Obtaining happiness and success have always been the sole purpose behind worshipping and following the almighty. Since ages people have been following many rituals and customs in search of peace and satisfaction. This is true that praying God with all your heart will make you have your wishes fulfilled, but mythology says that implementing certain rules will make your prayer more productive. Failing to execute these rules may lead to a lesser effective prayer or may even derail the purpose. Mentioned below are 30 rules to be followed while worshipping God. These rules if followed will give you the best results in lesser time. Worshipping the Panchdev should be mandatory in each and every auspicious occasion. The Pacnchdev is formed by Lord Surya, Ganesha, Durga, Shiva, and Vishnu. Including them in everyday prayer will also help you get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Wealth, health, and happiness will always be around you if you happen to follow this rule properly. Tu

Lord Ganesha is the cutest God of Indian Mythology and is the favorite of the majority of people. He always stands as the foremost inspiration for Indian children and their parents. Lord Ganesha’s birthday is considered to be very important and a must to do celebration by Hindus. Puja Timings Of Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Chaturthi of the Hindu month of Bhadra. The duration of puja timings which are considered to be most auspicious is for  2 Hours 33 Mins . It will start at 11:06 and continue till 13:39. The Chaturthi Tithi Begins on 20:27 on 24/Aug/2017 and will end on 20:31 on 25/Aug/2017. Who Lord Ganesha Actually Is? Lord Ganesha is the older son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is believed to be the Lord of Good Fortune who provides prosperity, good luck, and success. He is famous for his power of knowledge and hence known as ‘The Vinayak or Vighneshwer’. He is considered to be the attractor of good luck and hence is

We all know that Lord Shiva had three sons: Kartikeya, Ganesha and Ayyappa, but very few know that he fathered three daughters too. Their names are Ashok Sundari, Jyoti and Manasa (also called Vasuki). Although, they are not as famous as their brothers, Shiva’s three daughters are worshipped in different parts of India even today. Many religious scriptures, stories, including the most authentic ‘Shiva Purana’ has mentioned about them. For reference, readers can look up Rudra Samhita: Section II – Sati Khanda of Shiva Purana. Ashok Sundari Her birth is recorded in detail in the religious scripture, ‘Padma Purana’. The story of Ashok Sundari comes from the ‘Vrat-Kathas’ of Gujarat and neighboring areas. Accordingly, she was created by Goddess Parvati, who wished to reduce her loneliness. She was called Ashok as she let Parvati get rid of her ‘shok’ or sorrow and Sundari because she was beautiful. A tale goes that she hid behind a sack of salt in fear when Ganesha was behead

The day when the legend of all the era’s took birth – ‘ Krishna Janmashtami ’, is a much awaited auspicious time of the year. This is the day when Lord Krishna decided to spend some time on earth and instill certain moral values of bhakti and karma among us fellows. This festival is also known by other names like Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini or  Srikrishna Jayanti. Nishita Puja Time = Starts at 24:03 for 0 Hours 43 Mins Mid Night Moment = starts at 24:25 On 15th, Parana Time = After 17:39 On Parana Day Ashtami Tithi End Time = 17:39 It is celebrated on the eighth day every year after the full moon of Shravana. It is believed that Lord Krishna took birth at midnight on the Ashtami, Krishna paksha in the Hindu month of Shravan (August-September). Why Is Janmashtami Celebrated? The tales from the ancient times say that Lord Krishna  was born inside Mathura jail on a dark, windy and rainy night. He was the eighth son of Devaki and was predicted to be the

One would agree always that Hinduism is one of the oldest culture of living and still in practice in to-days world. Other cultures’ of living are like Christianity, Islam,  Buddhism and many more are still in  practice . All  cultures’ of living are coded with dates of celebration to keep the society engaged in togetherness and happy, such celebrating days are also called festivals commonly. Today’s modern society enjoys one off such modern festivals, this day is celebrated and enjoyed by all youth of any cast or religion is Valentine’s Day that’s the 14 th  day of February every year. The history associated with it is about Saint Valentine a priest during the rule of the Roman Emperor Claudius II. The day is associated with love, proposals, to getting into a relationship, in nut shell a day of tacking a wow of being faithful and committed towards the relationship with your partner or whom one loves.   India has witnessed many luminaries and one of such in the top most of t

Lord Krishna – the most clever and witty God is under question! Was he actually a good father? Let us know the story of Lord Krishna and his son Samba. Many of you must be knowing about the famous, destructive Samba. He was the unruly and adamant son of Krishna. Below are certain unaccepted and disturbing activities Samba used to do. HE USED TO MISBEHAVE WITH HIS FATHER’S YOUNGER WIVES BY DISGUISING HIMSELF AS KRISHNA – GETTING FURIOUS WITH THIS ACTIVITY OF SAMBA, KRISHNA HAD CURSED HIM WITH A SKIN DISEASEZ HE HAD ATTEMPTED TO KIDNAP DURYODHANA’S DAUGHTER – THIS HAD LED TO A BIG WAR AMONG THE KAURAVAS AND THE YADAVAS.   SAMBA PRETENDED AS A PREGNANT WOMAN AND HARASSED THE SAGES – THE SAGES HENCE CURSED HIM TO GIVE BIRTH TO AN IRON MACE WHICH WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE END OF THE YADU CLAN. Isn’t it difficult to digest that Krishna’s son was so destructive? What can be the reason behind it? People often say that “charity begins at home”, so is it that he was an o

Ravana was a great warrior, but he is portrayed as a negative personality in Indian history due to his evil karmas during the Treta Yuga. But few know that this character was a great scholar, a magnificent ruler and a worshipper of Lord Shiva. Apart from this he is very famous because of the 10 Heads he possessed and hence known as “Dashagriva”. But do you know the story behind his ferocious 10 heads? Some say that his 10 heads were an optical illusion which was caused due to a necklace of 9 pearls given by his mother. And others say that to please Shiva, Ravan had axed his own head but every time he did so a new head grew. This happened for 10 times and this is how he got 10 heads. History says that his heads depicted 6 Shastras and 4 Vedas he had attained in his life. Sankhyashastra (Mathematics) Yog Shastra (Yoga as a way of life, meditation) Nyayashastra (Law and administration) Vaisheshik Shastra (Physics, astronomy, mechanics) Purvamimansa (Philosophy, Justifi

Rakhis have many precious emotions associated with them. Raksha Bandhan is not just a ritual, rather it is a strong and powerful culture. The moment when Rakhis are tied to the brothers is very special. Hence, we have come up with a very special set of Rakhis for your brothers. Choose the rakhi which would complement with your brother’s nature and hence bring in a lot of good luck for him. OHM Whenever we listen to the word “Ohm”, we feel a  divine, Calm  and satisfying Feeling. Ohm is something very positive and is a  sacred sound, a spiritual icon. Well, if your brother is highly  spiritual and religious  in nature, buy this Ohm Rakhi on this occasion. Believe it or not, he will get the most positive vibrations from the rakhi. SATVIK “Satvik” is Famous for its Cleanliness and Vital  nature and is also well known for  spreading  Positivity  all around. If you think that your brother’s nature possesses a unique positivity then you can go for this rakhi . KALASH

Hindu Mythology is as vast as an ocean and has lessons for every single thing we face in our daily life. You won’t even imagine the stories of famous brothers and sisters from our authentic history. There have been brothers who have stood for their sisters against every odd, and there have been a few who have made their sisters lives miserable. Now, let’s know these hidden tales pulled out from gone times. Krishna and Draupadi The relationship of Lord Krishna and Draupadi is something which cannot be explained, a relationship which has no name but is one of the most respectful existence. They call each other ‘Sakhi’ which means best friends but then it Worth’s a respect much more than that. The relationship which cannot be named and can only be respected! Once Lord Krishna cut his little finger and was bleeding profusely. Seeing this, Rukmani (his wife) sent her help to get a bandage cloth while Sathyabama (his other consort) rushed to bring some cloth herself. Draupadi w

The significance of Raksha Bandhan comes directly from our ancient Hindu Mythology. The brothers of 21st Century have a lot to learn from our Gods. We have found lovely Raksha Bandhan gifts given by Gods to their sisters. Watch out these interesting gifts and take some inspiration from them to surprise your lovely beauties. To know the complete stories of these Gods and Goddesses you can read  Legends Of Raksha Bandhan . Lord Krishna and Draupadi Lord Krishna had once got a cut on his ring finger. On seeing this Draupadi immediately tore a piece of cloth from her saree and tied it in his finger. Later, when she was humiliated in front of hundreds of men and people had attempted to disrobe her, Lord Krishna returned her the piece of cloth in the form of a never ending saree. Goddess Laxmi and King Bali Lord Vishnu was returning a favor King Bali had done for him by being his personal gatekeeper. Laxmi was upset about not able to get the time of her husband. So, she

First Teej First Teej is a day of absolute devotion and love for newlywed brides. The celebration of the First Teej festival is of utmost importance for newlywed couples. It is a day for wives to express their deep love and affection for their husbands. There is much craze and excitement of First Teej, it is quite apparent on the faces of women as they prepare for the festival well in advance. MUST KNOW FACTS: Union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Teej Vart Katha, The Penance of Goddess Parvati First Teej Craze Newlywed brides begin their first Teej preparations well in advance. The craze of the Teej festival enchants them to buy new clothes, jewellery and other fine accessories for her adornment. Teej gives them a chance to get dressed like a new bride once again after marriage. Most women wear their wedding dresses and also wear heavy gold and diamond jewellery. Some women also buy new saree or lehenga and jewellery for their first Teej. Mehendi or henna is applied to