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Eastern traditions
As long as a man feels that God is there, he is ignorant. But he attains knowledge when he feels that God is here – Sri Ramakrishna
What man wants is already within him but he still wanders
here and there searching for it.
Ananda, or perfect bliss within, is one of...
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Today’s Hindu Calendar – February 4, 2012 – Tithi, Vrat, Nakshatra, Rashi and Festival
Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 4, 2012 – Shukla Paksha Dwadashi or the twelfth day during the waxing
phase of moon in Hindu calendar...
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Important Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in March 2012
Dates of important festivals associated with Hinduism in March
2012– based on major Hindu calendars and Panchangam used in India....
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Santan Kameshwari Mantra
Santan Kameshwari Mantra is part of Shakti Upasana practiced
by certain Hindu communities. It is believed that chanting this mantra...
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Astronomical Importance of Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple,
located near Bangalore
in Karnataka, is a famous cave temple dedicated to Shiva and annually during
Makar...
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You will know who is a saint or thief as soon as he talks – Sant Kabirdas
Whoever has good character is the greatest of all. He is the
mine of all jewels; the wealth of the three worlds is merged in good...
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Today’s Hindu Calendar – February 3, 2012 – Tithi, Vrat, Nakshatra, Rashi and Festival
Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 3, 2012 – Shukla Paksha Ekadasi or the eleventh day during the waxing
phase of moon in Hindu calendar...
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Immersion of Ashes of the Dead at Asthi Kund at Ramkund in Godavari River in Nashik
Immersion of the ashes of the dead after funeral rituals in
the asthi kund adjacent to Ramkund in Godavari
River at Nashik in...
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Isha Foundation Presents Week Long Dance and Music Based on Mahabharata in February 2012
Isha Foundation of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is presenting a
week long dance, performance and music with top artists from India based on
the...
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Purmandal Mela and Festival in Jammu and Kashmir
Purmandal Temples are dedicated to Shiva and the annual mela
and festival is held during Phalgun Krishna Paksha Trayodasi and Chaturdasi...
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Even destiny can be changed if one takes refuge in God – Mother Sarada Devi
One should not hurt others even by words. One must not speak
even an unpleasant thought unnecessarily. By indulging in rude words,...
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Today’s Hindu Calendar – February 2, 2012 – Tithi, Vrat, Nakshatra, Rashi and Festival
Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 2, 2012 – Shukla Paksha Dasami or the tenth day during the waxing phase
of moon in Hindu calendar...
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Mansa Devi Temple – Haridwar
Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar is located atop the Bilwa Mountain in the Shivalik Hills in Haridwar. The temple is dedicated to Goddess...
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Symbolism of the Weapons in the Hands of Goddess Durga
The most famous weapon associated with Durga is the Trishul
or the trident. The trident is always part of the iconography of Goddess...
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A film on Barbareek – Khatu Shyam – in Mahabharata, with actors from the famous Doordarshan Mahabharata serial
Khatu Shyam, also known as Babreek, is the grandson of
Pandava Bhima and son of Ghatotkacha. He willingly gave his head in charity to
Sri...
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From blazing fire thousands of sparks of fire fly out so these various beings you see in the world all spring forth from Brahman – Mundaka Upanishad
As from a blazing fire, thousands of sparks of fire fly out,
so these various beings you see in the world all spring forth from Brahman...
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Today’s Hindu Calendar – February 1, 2012 – Tithi, Vrat, Nakshatra, Rashi and Festival
Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 1, 2012 – Shukla Paksha Navami or the ninth day during the waxing phase
of moon in Hindu calendar...
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Hanuman and Goddess Shyama – Khir Bhawani
The story of Khir Bhawani (Goddess Shyama) and Hanuman is
found in some versions of Ramayana. Legend has it that Ravana to increase...
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Special Diet Food to be served in Community Kitchens to Amarnath Pilgrims
Amarnath pilgrims visiting the Holy Cave Shrine to have
darshan of the naturally formed ice Shivling from 2012 will be served special
diet...
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Jwalamukhi Yoga February 2012 date and time
Jwalamukhi Yoga is a bad period as per Hindu astrology. It
is not considered auspicious and no new beginnings are made during the...
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