By Meetu Verma Nayyar on March 14, 2015
Bhog, deity food
Customs/Traditions
Food is not only an integral part of the Indian culture but also of Hindu religion. Different deities are known to like different foods. Though it is believed that whatever is offered to God with a pure heart and dedication is accepted but offering the favorite food to God holds a special place in daily […]
By mandeep on February 28, 2015
saints and sages, satsang
Customs/Traditions
Thesedays there is a lot of difference of thoughts between the generation that is growing up and the mature generation. Previously going to Satsangas was considered as a very pious thing and it was not questioned by many people. However the kids and teens of today are hardly seen at such gatherings and if their […]
By nishichawla on February 2, 2015
science behind religion, visiting temples
Customs/Traditions
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions of the world. Many people have different reasons to support how Hinduism survived for so long. According to us the main reason for this has been the fact that Hinduism can be made into a thought process and you can make it a part of your daily life. […]
By nishichawla on January 15, 2015
aghori sadhu, aghoris, shamsham tara
Beliefs, Customs/Traditions
The very mention of the term “Aghori or Aghori Sadhu” brings a very fearful reaction from most people and it is not without a reason. They are perhaps a different kind of yogis and possibly one of the most misunderstood mystics. As legend would have it, there are many tales about Aghoris. We will now […]
By Sudipta Ray on December 24, 2014
personalized Christmas cards, Xmas cards
Customs/Traditions
The Christmas season is here and we all want to make it more special for the people we love and care. What better method could be there on such an occasion than sending personalized Christmas cards. Apart from gifts people also exchange cards with family and friends. Options for Xmas Cards There are a lot […]
By s.heeralal on November 25, 2014
ideas for Christmas, Xmas shopping, Xmas tree
Customs/Traditions
Santa is working overtime in the North Pole with his elves to full fill all the wishes of his children around the world. The Christmas season is near and we can see a lot of excitement among all for the festive season that is on the way. If you have not yet decided what exactly […]
By Sudipta Ray on November 24, 2014
all about sikhism, five Ks, kacha, kangha, kara, kesh, kirpan
Customs/Traditions
Sikhism is one of the oldest and very powerful religions of the Asian subcontinent. In this post we will discuss all about Sikhism especially the five Ks of Sikhism. The Five K’s of Sikhism are also called the Panj Kakars. The Sikhs need to be baptised liked the Christians. Only when they are baptised they form […]
By Sudipta Ray on October 29, 2014
Customs/Traditions
There are many festivals that are celebrated all across the world. One such festivity that is very common is Halloween. It is a celebration that people of all ages enjoy across the world. Halloween was more common in the western countries but for the last few years its making its presence felt in other regions […]
By nishichawla on August 27, 2014
holy basil, tulsi vivah
Customs/Traditions
Tulsi is considered to be a sacred plant that you can easily find in any Hindu household. It is said that if the wind that is entering your house touches the Tulsi plant it is purified. We will now discuss the legend of the Tulsi plant and why Tulsi Vivah is celebrated. The Legend of […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on August 22, 2014
Jain Paryushan, Paryusan, Paryushan 2013 dates
Customs/Traditions, Featured, Miscellaneous
Jainism is one of the main religions of the world and we have studied about Lord Mahavir in a previous article. Today we will learn about a festival associated with Jainism which is known as the Paryushana or Paryusan by the Jains and see what is the significance of the Jain Paryushana festival and when […]