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  A well-known Hindu festival called Pradosh vrat or Pradosham is devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On the Trayodashi tithi (13th day) of both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha, pradosh vrat is observed. Thus, it occurs twice each month according to the Hindu calendar. In Hindi, the word “pradosh” means “the first part of the night” or “belonging to or relating to the evening.” This holy fast is known as the Pradosh vrat because it is kept during the ‘Sandhyakaal,’ or evening twilight. On this day, devotees in some regions of India worship Lord Shiva in his Nataraj form. There are two different ways to fast on the Pradosh vrat, according to the Skanda Puran. The first technique has the followers following a strict fast for the entire day and night, or for a full 24 hours, as well as keeping vigil at night. In the second approach, the fast is observed from sunrise to sunset, and it is then broken in the evening after worshipping Lord Shiva. Meaning of Pradosh Vrat The Skand...

  The “Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh ” is a term Tirupati is known for. Countless places of worship are located in this temple town. In order to fulfill their religious and spiritual objectives, pilgrims from all over the world come here. Sri Venkateswara Temple, which is situated atop Tirumala Hills, has come to be associated with Tirupati. 7 (Seven) Hills The seven hill is well-known for housing the temple to the venerated and most sacred Hindu god Venketeswaraswamy. Seshadri, Vedadri, Garudadri, Anjandri, Vrishabhadri, Narayandri, and Venkatadri are the names of the seven summits (Adri in Sanskrit means Hill). The Venkatam hill is thought to be a portion of the heavenly mount Meru that Garuda transported from Vaikuntam to the earth. There are many traditions relating to the manifestation of the lord in Tirumala , and the sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is situated on the seventh peak, Venkatdri. The Lord’s shrine is very old, and the Sangam literature as well as early i...

  The concept of “ 33 crores Devi Devtas” in Hinduism is a concept that has been widely known to all. Also, this has been a much-debated topic among different scholars. And it has been found that the concept is completely misunderstood by many, as there has been a wrong interpretation of Vedic Sanskrit by some foreign scholars. The Atharva Veda, Yajur Veda, and Satapatha-brahmana define “trayastrimsati koti” as 33 gods. The term “koti” is a Sanskrit word that has two meanings; one is “crore” and second is “type”. Hence, it is in their translation that the mistake occurred, and instead of explaining Hinduism in terms of 33 supreme Gods, the concept of 33 crores of Gods came into existence. Believing the Vedas there are 33 devas and they are classified under the following names: ·          Adityas/Solar deities   These are 12 in number and are personified deities that correspond to the 12 solar months. Each represents different fe...

  Panchang is both a scientific and spiritual calendar. In order to determine the auspicious time for numerous significant life events people have used the Panchang calendar since ancient times. Calculation of Panchang is highly accurate. Meaning of Panchang Panchang is a term which means Five Limbs in Sanskrit. These portions in a day depict the five limbs, which stand for the five sources of energy, both visible and invisible. In order to calculate the precise panchang for a given day, factors like location, time zone, date, and so forth are crucial. Tithi, Yoga, Vara, Nakshatra, and Karana are the five limbs of Panchang. Tithi (lunar day), Yoga (luni-solar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (constellation), and Karana (the fifth attribute of the day) are the five elements that make up Panchangam (half of a lunar day). The term Muhurtham or Muhurat refers to the most suitable period that guarantees the perfect balancing of the five qualities. Using a Panchangam, astrologers det...

  According to Hindu mythology, Ekadashi is the day of Lord Vishnu. Fasting on this day is thought to make all desires come true. The day is also regarded as helpful for spirituality in Jainism. Ekadash i occurs both before and after the new moon on the 11th day of the moon cycle. Sanskrit’s word ‘ekadasi’ means ‘eleven’. It is the 11th lunar day of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha according to Hindu calendar. This is a spiritual observance day for both Hindus and Jainists. On this day partial, full, or Nirjala (without water) fasts are observed by devotees. As they are considered to be sinful foods, foods like alcohol, onions, masoor dal, garlic, beans, and grains are avoided. Fruits and milk products consumed as daytime foods. Scientific Reason of Ekadashi Vrat The air pressure on our globe is known to fluctuate to extraordinary limits during the new moon (Amavasya) and full moon (Purnima) days, according to current research. This is as a result of the sun, moon, and ea...

Historically, Sawan has been considered an auspicious month for Hindus, particularly Lord Shiva’s devotees. It is believed that during this time, Lord Shiva blesses his devotees with his divine grace and fulfills their wishes. Many people observe fasting and offer prayers to Lord Shiva throughout the month. Hindus are preparing to commemorate the holy month of Sawan, also known as Sravana or Shravan , which is rapidly approaching. The Shrawan Maas (month) celebration, which honors Lord Shiva, is extremely important to Hindus, especially to Shiva followers. Millions of Hindus in India and other areas of the world observe this week as one of spiritual devotion, fasting, and celebration. Sawan typically occurs during the months of July and August, right when India’s monsoon season begins. The blessing of Lord Shiva and a sign of fresh life, rain is considered to be. We are all aware that every four years there is a leap year, which has 29 days instead of 28 in February. Therefore, a ...

Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival that marks the beginning of preparations for the spring season. It is celebrated by Indian people in various ways; depending upon the region one belongs to. Vasant Panchami also marks the beginning of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occurs forty days later. The spiritual meaning of the season denotes the end of the days of ignorance and the beginning of a new era. Goddess Saraswati, an emblem of tranquility and peace, bestows spiritual enlightenment upon her devotees on this day. Her four goddess-like hands stand for the brain, mind, attentiveness, and ego. She flies on a swan because, according to Hindu mythology, this bird has a curious ability to separate milk from water. Therefore, it suggests that a man who worships Saraswati should be able to distinguish between good and bad. Every year, Vasant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Magha month; Vasant Panchami 2023 will be held on January 26th. The nation enjoys the auspicious...