How Hindus Perform Chhath Puja for Sun God
The Chhath Puja is typically celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali/Deepavali. This is the sixth day of the Kartik month. The puja takes place over a span of four...
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Puja Vidhi for Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated the day after Diwali in which Lord Krishna is worshipped. The festival is also called Annakoot and literally means ‘a mountain of food’....
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What is the Importance of Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj is a festival that is celebrated by Hindus two days after Diwali/Deepavali festival. The festival is celebrated as a part of the Holi celebrations in some parts of...
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Kali Yuga - The Dark Age
The Kali Yuga is the 4th and last in the yuga cycle, preceded by the Dwapara yuga. According to the Puranas, Lord Krishna’s departure from earth to Vaikuntha marks the...
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Govardhan Puja: Why and How Is It Done?
Govardhan Puja is a part of the five-day Diwali/Deepavali celebrations. The celebration is carried out on the fourth day, which is essentially the very next day after the festival of...
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Why do Hindus put Vermilion on Forehead?
It is a common practice for Hindus to apply vermillion on their foreheads. The vermillion is a red coloured powder that can be put by both men and women. Hindus...
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Dwapara Yuga - The Bronze Age
Dwapara Yuga is the third in the cycle of epochs called yugas according to Hindu philosophy. This yuga is known as the third best yuga and is preceded by the...
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Treta Yuga - The Age of Triads
The Treta Yuga is the second in the four Yugas, preceded by the Satya Yuga and followed by the Dwapara Yuga. The word means ‘age of three or collection of...
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Different Types of Vrats Performed by Hindus
According to Hindu scriptures, a Vrat is a religious rite or a vow observed by an individual. The Vrat is often be accompanied by several other rites such as elaborate...
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Why Do We Keep Dolls in Navratri?
Navratri or Navaratri is a key festival celebrated by Hindus all over the country in honour of Goddess Shakti. The goddess is worshipped in nine different forms during the nine-day...
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Significance of Banana tree in Hinduism
A banana tree is considered to be very auspicious in Hindu mythology. Hindus pray to the tree and also do pooja on Thursdays. They believe that five Gods reside in...
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Durga Puja: Significance and Celebrations
Hindu mythology states that Goddess Durga was created on Mahalaya, the last day of Pitru Paksh (a 16 lunar day period when homage is paid to the ancestors), by Lord...
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Significance of Aarti in a Hindu Pooja
Aarti is one of the sixteen steps involved in a pooja and is performed at the end of the ritual. The word Aarti is also spelt as Arti or Aarati....
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The Story of Mata Vaishno Devi Temple
The Vaishno Devi temple is a cave temple nestled in the midst of the Trikuta Hills in Katra district in Jammu and Kashmir. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno...
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