Chandra to Bharathe February 24, 2017 10:15
Chandra, lit or shining as it means in Sanskrit, is the name of Moon God in Indian mythology. Chandamama as he is fondly referred to, occupies a dear place in our hearts. From little kids…
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Surya to Bharathe January 10, 2017 11:10
Surya, supreme light as it means in Sanskrit, the name that Sun God of Indian mythology goes by, has a special place in our daily lives. From dawn to dusk he radiates his powerful rays…
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HC prescribes dress code to enter temples in Tamil Nadu December 02, 2015 14:55
The Madras High Court Bench prescribed a dress code for all those visiting temples across Tamil Nadu, which are under the maintenance of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department. Men have to…
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Significance Of Ear Piercing In Hinduism August 05, 2015 15:00
Ear piercing is known as Karnavedha in Hinduism. It is one of the Samskaras performed for a child in an ear piercing ceremony. Ear Piercing is one of the sixteen major rites known as ‘Shodasha…
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Maha Godavari Pushkaralu 2015 July 14, 2015 17:17
Pushkaram is a Sanskrit word meaning “the one who purifies”. Pushkaralu are celebrated as the annual festival of rivers a particular time of an year when one among the 12 of the most spiritual rivers…
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Telugu Wedding Traditions August 13, 2013 18:18
A Telugu marriage has ceremonies, rites and rituals that are full of symbolism and rich significance. These are performed like most Hindu marriage rites with an emphasis on spirituality. The wife has a prestigious place…
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Griha Pravesh Ceremony August 13, 2013 18:18
Griha Pravesh ceremony is the first entry into a newly built house. It is one of the important Hindu rituals in India. It even finds an important place in Vaastu Shastra, the astrological book of…
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Namkaran Ceremony August 13, 2013 18:18
The birth of a child in a family is an occasion that brings joy and happiness to everyone associated with the family. The first thing that comes to mind after the birth of a child…
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