Deities

Ratha saptami is a festival dedicated to the Sun God that is celebrated around Jan-Feb every year. Here’s a chance to learn more about this auspicious day. 1. Ratha Saptami marks the beginning of this season. A. Summer B. Autumn …

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Excerpts from Jan 1, 2013 Mass Prayer conducted by HH Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji The holy land of Bharat is home to a multitude of great scriptures ranging from the Upanishads, the Puranas, Itihasas to the divine pasurams of Azhwars …

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Hanuman jayanti was celebrated on January 11, 2013 in several parts of India and the world. On this special occasion, let’s test your knowledge about this endearing, powerful and humble divine figure.. 1. Name the “nama” that is being incessantly …

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Moksha, which is relief from the cycle of transmigration and attaining the everlasting bliss is the sole purpose of human birth, and this is reiterated in many a scripture in the Sanatana Dharma including Srimad Bhagavatam. Srimad Bhagavatam shows us …

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This month the auspicious occasion of Tulasi Kalyanam or Tulasi Vivah is celebrated across the world by Hindus. Tulasi is a holy plant who is considered to be an incarnation of the Lord’s consort. The plant is worshipped and revered …

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Although ‘Hinduism’ is said to have many ‘gods’ and ‘goddesses’, the truth is that all the gods are different names, forms and attributes of the One Supreme God. Among the various forms of God, Lord Ganesha is considered as the …

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We often come across the name “Vishwakarma” in many stories from the Puranas and Itihasas. But little do we know about him except perhaps that he is a heavenly architect. In some parts of India, Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated around …

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Spiritual questions answered by HH Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji Q. What makes the incarnation of Lord Krishna more special than the other incarnations of Lord Vishnu? A. “When we see a beautiful sight, we are naturally attracted towards it. When …

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August 9, 2012 is Krishna Janmashtami. Most of us are quite familiar with Sri Krishna’s childhood and youth lilas as a cowherd in Gokula and Vrindavan. For a change, here are some questions to see how much you know about …

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Mother India has given birth to various mahans (saints) who loved God for love alone. Sant Tukaram was one such supreme devotee who was deeply engrossed in his devotion for Lord Panduranga (Lord Krishna in Pandharpur, Maharashtra). Tukaram’s love for …

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