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Descriptions of rituals associated with various hindu pooja rituals

Radhastami- the appearance of Lord Krishna

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin
There would be hardly any temple in India of Lord Krishna, Where Goddess Radha is not standing beside Him. Radha and Krishna are considered to be eternal consorts and it is believed that Lord Krishna’s pastimes can never be complete … Continue reading →
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Rath Yatra – The annual Chariot Festival of Lord Jagganath

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin
After Kumbh Mela, it is probably the Rath Yatra or chariot festival of Lord Jagganath that sees millions of people gathering trying to pull the Lord’s chariot. This Hindu festival is held at the city of Puri in the state … Continue reading →
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Baladeva Purnima – The birthday of Lord Balram

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin
Balram is the elder brother of Lord Krishna and Balram Purnima is considered to be His birthday. Balram Purnima falls on the full moon day of Hindu month of Bhadra and is followed by Sri Krishna’ birth on the eighth … Continue reading →
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Durga Puja

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin
Most of the Hindu festivals are connected to worshipping of divine or some of the pastimes of divine. Durga Puja is no exception. Durga Puja is one of the very important festivals for Hindus and is the biggest festival in … Continue reading →
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Satyanarayan Pooja

Posted on May 15, 2011 by admin
Satyanarayan Pooja is a day of celebration in India signifying the onset of the uttrayana punyakalam when the sun starts its journey to the northern hemisphere, also called makara rasi in the Hindu scriptures. The day of satyanarayana pooja starts … Continue reading →
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Griha pravesh pooja ritual - Hymns For Homes

Posted on May 15, 2011 by admin
Griha pravesh is a pooja which is done by the Hindu’s before entry into a new house. The family which is going to stay in the house would move into the place on an auspicious day which is deemed good … Continue reading →
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