Hanuman Temple inaugurated inside Kangra Police station; seniors officials perform Hawan and pooja
On this occasion, a Hanuman Temple was inaugurated inside the Kangra Police station with much fanfare and Bhajan and Kirtan.
Beyond The Villain? 7 Lesser-Known Facts About Ravan
In the Ramayana, Ravana is often portrayed as the ultimate villain a ten-headed demon who kidnapped Sita and faced defeat by Lord Ram. But there's more to this character than meets the eye. The post Beyond The Villain? 7 Lesser-Known Facts About Ravan appeared first on Dharma .
Lord Kallazhagar descends into river Vaigai as part of Chithirai Brahmotsavam (VIDEO)
Madurai (Tamil Nadu): Lakhs of devotees from various parts of the country thronged the Vaigai River bed in Madurai city on Tuesday morning to witness the spectacular event of Lord Kallazhagars entry into the river. The historical event was held as part of the ongoing 12-day annual Chithirai Brahmotsavam festival of the World-renowned Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple. #ChithiraiThiruvizha in #Madurai Lord #Kallalagar In #Vaigai river with the lot of people #ChithiraiThiruvizha2024 #ChithiraiFestival2024 #LordKallazhagar #Kallazhagar pic.twitter.com/HRd5kfrgtY Cine Flow (@CineFlowTamil) April 23, 2024 The decorated idol of Lord Sundararaja Perumal, adorned in resplendent green silk (a symbol of prosperity and booming agriculture) and mounted on a golden stallion taken in a procession from the temple in the early hours, had entered the River Vaigai in the guise of Lord Kallazhagar, amid the chanting of Govinda, Govinda by the devotees. On the riverbed, the deity was received as per tradition by Lord Veeraraghava Perumal, mounted on a silver stallion. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Thoonga Nagaram (the city that never sleeps), Madurai remained awake through the night to witness Lord Kallazhagar's entry into the into Vaigai river this morning, as a part of Chithirai festival. The Chithirai festival began at Meenakshi Amman Temple on pic.twitter.com/0SqpC6qHiL ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2024 It was estimated that around 10 lakh devotees congregated in Madurai to witness the event. Earlier, a garland of Tulsi, brought from the famous Sri Aandal Temple at Srivilliputhur, was adorned for Lord Kallazhagar a customary practice to express the affection of Goddess Aandal towards the Lord. After the rituals at River Vaigai, the idol of Lord Kallazhagar was taken in a procession to the historic Ramarayar Mandapam in the city, where the devotees sprayed water on the Lord as part of the tradition. The Chithirai Brahmotsavam of Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple is a celebration of unity and amity with a Saivite festival telescoping into a Vaishnative festival. The district administration, in coordination with various government departments, has made elaborate arrangements for the grand event.
Bharat The Embodiment Of Dharma
In the Ramayana, Ram, the embodiment of righteousness, is often the central figure. The post Bharat The Embodiment Of Dharma appeared first on Dharma .
Release Your Emotional Blockage By Performing Mysterious Tantric Ritual Yoni Puja
Yoni Puja is a profound and sacred tantric ritual that has been practiced for centuries. The post Release Your Emotional Blockage By Performing Mysterious Tantric Ritual Yoni Puja appeared first on Dharma .
Shiva Purana: Vayaveeya Samhita (2) - 2
Shiva is omnipresent and lives through different images murties, the wise men tell. Murties are Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Mahesaan and Sadasiva the great eight murtis, and as Panchbrahmas the famous brahma murtiesthat exercise control of different organs magnificent splendor of Shiva and Parvati
Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art of Prabhu Ram Lalla at Puri beach
Puri: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a seven feet high and twenty feet long sand art of Prabhu Shri Ram Lalla at Puri beach on the occasion of Shree Ram Navami. Pattnaik has used about 12 tonnes of sand to erect the sculpture which depicts a sleeping sand art of Shri Ram Lalla. The students of his sand art institute joined their hands to complete the sculpture. Pattnaik said earlier that he has done many sand sculptures of Shri Ram on different occasions, but this time it was altogether a different one. So far, Padma Shri awardee sand artists have participated in more than 65 international sand art competitions and festivals around the world and won many prizes for the country.
Ayodhya prepares for 'Surya Tilak' of Ram Lalla on Ram Navami; Know when and where to watch
Ram Navami is being celebrated at the newly-built Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya for the first time on Wednesday. The auspicious occasion is all set to be more special by Surya Tilak of Ram Lalla, when the suns rays will fall on the forehead of the deitys idol at noon. The Surya Tilak will take place from 12:16 pm to 12:21 pm when sun rays would be captured and diverted via a series of optical apparatus on the forehead of Ram Lallas idol placed in the garbh griha. The sun rays would shine on the forehead of Ram Lalla for around four minutes in a circular form spanning 75 millimetres. The exact period of tilak on the forehead centre is about three to three-and-a-half minutes, with two minutes of full illumination, said Dr S K Panigrahi, a scientist at CSIR-CBRI Roorkee, who was associated with the project. A member of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Anil Mishra, said, During the Surya tilak, devotees will be allowed inside the Ram temple. Around 100 LEDs are being put up by the temple trust, and 50 by the government, which will show the Ram Navami celebrations. People will be able to see the celebrations from where they are present. To avoid inconvenience and wastage of time during darshan, devotees have been advised not to bring their mobile phones and other valuable items. A service centre has been set up by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust at the entrance of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in front of Birla Dharamshala below Sugriva Fort, in which public facilities are available. The live telecast of the programs being conducted on the birth anniversary of Ram Lalla and Ram Navami festival in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple will be done through LEDs at about 80 to 100 places in the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation area. General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Champat Rai said that this work has been done by Prasar Bharati on behalf of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the convenience of the devotees. The Trust has requested the devotees to enjoy all the programmes only on the day of Ram Navami, sitting at home or wherever they are, on mobile, television and through LEDs installed at various places. The Ram Mandir will remain open for 20 hours starting from Mangala Aarti at 3.00 a.m. on Wednesday till 11 pm. After that there will be Bhog and Shayan Aarti. After Shayan Aarti, prasad will be available at the exit gate of the temple. The curtains of the temple will be drawn for five minutes each during the four bhog offerings to the Lord. There will be no arrangement for VIP darshan for four days for the darshan of Ramlala, and the passes issued between April 15 to 18 April, will also be considered cancelled. On Wednesday morning, the temple authorities posted pictures of divya abhishek of Ram Lalla. , Divya Abhisheka of Prabhu Shri Ramlalla Sarkar at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, on the pious ocassion of Shri Ram Navami. pic.twitter.com/U4HaE5yFyg Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 17, 2024
The Story Of Ashwathama: The Cursed Warrior Of The Mahabharata
In the vast tapestry of Hindu mythology, few characters fascinate the fiction incredibly, like Ashwathama. The post The Story Of Ashwathama: The Cursed Warrior Of The Mahabharata appeared first on Dharma .
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tells 'Why is Lord Ram beyond time?'
There have been many such incidents in our history that have left an indelible mark on human civilization. One of them is the story of the life of Lord Shri Ram which has stood the test of time and has shaped the faith of millions of people for centuries. Some went to the extent of saying Ram was just a figment of ones imagination. However, recent historical excavations dispelled this confusion once and for all, confirming the reality of the existence of Lord Ram. Many historians have supported the authenticity of the events of the Ramayana, including dates marking the presence of Sri Rama on Earth 7,000 years ago. His journey from Ayodhya to Sri Lanka, uniting people along the way, is an important part of this historical narrative. The influence of Ramayana is not limited to India only. The Ramayana is heard and celebrated in Bali, Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia. Even in the Far East, especially Japan, the influence of the ancient story of Ramayana is seen. The echo of his holy name has spread globally; places like 'Rambakh' in Germany are a living example of this. Ram is the light of the soul. The one who is illuminated in our hearts is Ram. Ram is always shining in our hearts. Shri Ram was born to his mother Kaushalya and his father King Dasharatha. In Sanskrit, 'Dasaratha' means 'one with ten chariots'. Here the ten chariots symbolize our five senses of knowledge and five senses of action. Kaushalya means the skilled one. Ram can be born only where there is skill and balance in the operation of the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action. Rama was born in Ayodhya, which means 'the place where no war can take place'. When the mind is free from all dualities, only then can the light of knowledge emerge within us. Ram is our 'soul', Lakshman is 'consciousness', Sita is the 'mind', and Ravana is the symbol of 'ego' and 'negativity'. Just as the nature of water is to flow, the nature of the mind is to waver. Our mind gets fascinated by things and gets attracted to them. Sita got fascinated by the golden deer. Ravana abducted Sita and took her away. What does this symbolize? The mind was taken away from the soul (Ram) by the ego represented by Ravana. Then 'Pavanputra' Hanuman helped Shri Ram unite with Sita. Here Hanuman represents our breath. So when the mind moves away from its source, with the help of the breath, we can unite it with the light of the soul. And so, the Ramayana occurs every day in our lives. It is not just some story that occurred in history thousands of years ago. Lord Rama presented an ideal example of the qualities of a good son, disciple, and king, that led him to be addressed as Maryada Purushottam. As a revered ruler, his kingdom had qualities that made it special and idealistic. For Lord Ram, the welfare of his people was of paramount importance and he always made decisions keeping that in mind. Mahatma Gandhi also envisioned an ideal society similar to Ramrajya, where the needs of every individual are fulfilled; where is justice for all, where there is no corruption, and crime is not tolerated. Ramrajya represents a crime-free society.
King Dashrath: A King Bound By Duty
King Dashrath, a revered figure in the Ramayana, was the epitome of a righteous king. The post King Dashrath: A King Bound By Duty appeared first on Dharma .
Vibhuti: A Sacred Element To Promote Physical Healing
Vibhuti, also known as sacred ash or Bhasma, holds a significant place in various spiritual practices and traditions. The post Vibhuti: A Sacred Element To Promote Physical Healing appeared first on Dharma .
Shiva Purana: Vayaveeya Samhita (2) - 1
Sages feel happy but are still curious to know more about the mighty monk, who is now the son of Parvati and Shiva now they wish to know about the visit of lord Krishna to him for the attainment of knowledge of great fast Pasupata Vrata and aptness in awareness of Pasupati. The great monk quenches thirst of inquisitive brahmins and Krishna with regard to other questions they carry in mind
Singing Praises of God is the unique methodology that Guru Nanak Dev Ji shared with the world, not just as a way of personal transformation, but enabler of merger with God, plus experience of Oneness. He had not only experimented with it himself to stay attuned in divine presence, but passionately shared it to impact the lives of those he met during his lifetime. The adoption of this process was the outcome of a realization on what was easily understood and could inspire them to adopt those. It was singing raises of God.
Why Women Should Bathe After Combing Their Hair? Science Explained!
While cultural and religious traditions often carry deep symbolic meanings, some practices also align with scientific principles. The post Why Women Should Bathe After Combing Their Hair? Science Explained! appeared first on Dharma .
Why Did Vibhishan Choose Dharma Over Family?
Vibhishan, a pivotal character in the Ramayana, is Ravana's virtuous younger brother. The post Why Did Vibhishan Choose Dharma Over Family? appeared first on Dharma .
Why Did Sita Delay Garlanding Ram? One Detail That Changes Everything!
In the Hindu epic Ramayana, an intriguing moment unfolds when Goddess Sita hesitates before garlanding Lord Ram. The post Why Did Sita Delay Garlanding Ram? One Detail That Changes Everything! appeared first on Dharma .
The Loyal Sibling Of The History: Unknown Facts Of Lakshman Revealed!
Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Ram in the epic Ramayana, is more than just a sidekick. The post The Loyal Sibling Of The History: Unknown Facts Of Lakshman Revealed! appeared first on Dharma .
Vibhishans Journey In Ramayana: A Lesson Of Dharma
In Ramayana, one character stands out for his unwavering commitment to righteousness and moral values, even at the cost of familial ties. The post Vibhishans Journey In Ramayana: A Lesson Of Dharma appeared first on Dharma .
Vajra Yogini: The Fierce Goddess In Tantric Buddhism
Vajra Yogini, a prominent figure in Tantric Buddhism, is revered as the embodiment of enlightened wisdom and fierce feminine energy within the Vajrayana tradition. The post Vajra Yogini: The Fierce Goddess In Tantric Buddhism appeared first on Dharma .
Hero Or Villain? Revealing The Mysterious Meghnads Story In Ramayana
Amidst the clash of good and evil in the Ramayana, the character of Meghnad, Ravana's valiant son, stands as a figure both revered and controversial. The post Hero Or Villain? Revealing The Mysterious Meghnads Story In Ramayana appeared first on Dharma .
Vali From The Ramayana: A Tale Of Strength And Tragedy
Vali, the mighty king of the Vanaras (monkey-like beings) in the Ramayana, is not your typical hero. The post Vali From The Ramayana: A Tale Of Strength And Tragedy appeared first on Dharma .
Why Did Lord Hanuman Set Lanka Aflame?
Imagine a brave monkey warrior, Hanuman, sent on a secret mission to the golden city of Lanka. But instead of finding peace, he encounters the evil king, Ravana, who imprisons him and burns his powerful tail! The post Why Did Lord Hanuman Set Lanka Aflame? appeared first on Dharma .
Surpanakha: The Woman Scorned In The Ramayana
Surpanakha is a character whose story delves into themes of rejection, revenge, and the consequences of unrequited love. The post Surpanakha: The Woman Scorned In The Ramayana appeared first on Dharma .
Sugriva: The Vanara King And Rams Supporter
Sugriva, the valiant Vanara (monkey) king, plays a pivotal role in the epic Ramayana. His story is one of loss, resilience, and redemption. The post Sugriva: The Vanara King And Rams Supporter appeared first on Dharma .
Perform Neel Shasti Puja To Cultivate Love & Understanding In Married Life
Hinduism is a religion deeply rooted in rituals and festivals, each with its unique significance. The post Perform Neel Shasti Puja To Cultivate Love & Understanding In Married Life appeared first on Dharma .
Beyond Myth: The Scientific Mystery Of Lord Kartikeyas Birth Revealed
In Hindu mythology, Lord Kartikeya, also known as Lord Murugan, is revered as the God of War and Victory. The post Beyond Myth: The Scientific Mystery Of Lord Kartikeyas Birth Revealed appeared first on Dharma .
Duties Of Husband And Wife According To Atharva Veda
In Hinduism, the Atharva Veda provides profound insights into the sacred relationship between husband and wife, outlining their respective duties to foster a harmonious and spiritually fulfilling life. The post Duties Of Husband And Wife According To Atharva Veda appeared first on Dharma .
5 Things You Need To Know About Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, is a celebration of the union of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The post 5 Things You Need To Know About Maha Shivaratri appeared first on Dharma .
Tandava: The Cosmic Dance Of Lord Shiva
Tandava, a cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva, holds immense significance in Hindu mythology. This divine dance is a powerful portrayal of creation, preservation, and destruction, symbolizing the eternal rhythm of the universe. The post Tandava: The Cosmic Dance Of Lord Shiva appeared first on Dharma .
Lakshman: The Devoted Brother And Incarnation Of Shesh Nag In Ramayana
In the timeless epic of Ramayana, one character stands out for his unwavering devotion, selflessness, and unbreakable bond of brotherhood - Lakshman. The post Lakshman: The Devoted Brother And Incarnation Of Shesh Nag In Ramayana appeared first on Dharma .
Explore The Enchanting Origin Of Gandharvas And Beautiful Apsaras
In Hindu mythology, the enchanting beings known as Gandharvas and Apsaras hold a significant place. The post Explore The Enchanting Origin Of Gandharvas And Beautiful Apsaras appeared first on Dharma .
