here are a collection of various bathes to give to the deities during the pooja: MANgala-snana (sahasra dhar) bathe the Lord in water mixed with auspicious things, such as jasmine flowers, durva grass, and darbha grass Pancha-gavyam cow urine, cow dung and ghee (these in small proportion), cow milk and yogurt. Panchamrita milk – yogurt [...]
Puja This word is the common term for worship of which there are numerous synonyms in the Sanskrit language. Puja is done daily of the Ishta-devata or the particular Deity worshipped by the sadhaka – the Devi in the case of a Shakti, Vishnu in the case of a Vaishnava, and so forth. But though [...]
Nyasa This word, which comes from the root “to place,” means placing the tips of the fingers and palm of the right hand on various parts of the body, accompanied by particular mantra. The nyasa are of various kinds. Jiva-nyasa follows upon bhuta-shuddhi. After the purification of the old, and the formation of the celestial [...]
Temple worship and rituals (1 of 5) by S. Srinivasa Rao http://ssubbanna.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/10/temple-worship-and-rituals-1-of-5.htm This is the first of the five articles on certain aspects of temple worship and its related rituals *** The Hindu temples are complex institutions. They represent the culmination of social and religious aspirations of a society. Temple is the focal point in [...]
Importance of the ritual “Shraddha” 1. Information related to the term ‘Shraddha’ A. Meaning and Scope The term ‘Shraddha’ has originated from ‘Shraddhaa’ (faith). It is impossible to repay the various favors, which our deceased forefathers have done for us. The ritual performed for them with complete faith is known as Shraddha. B: Definition The [...]
by Scaria THURUTHIYIL http://www.spiritual-wholeness.org/faqs/reincgen/hindrein.htm 1. Introduction Before we turn to the specific theme of reincarnation in Hinduism, [l] think it important to specify very briefly what do we intend by Hinduism and Reincarnation in general. 1.1 Hinduism Hinduism is not just a single religion, but a “mosaic of religion”, within which we can find most [...]
Hindu Rituals: An overview By Sri Swami Sivananda Sandhyopasana Sandhyopasana literally means – worship at the junctions of time. – It is a prayer and worship offered to the Lord at the junction (Sandhi) of night and morning, forenoon and afternoon and at the junction of evening and night. The Arghyapradana to the sun and [...]
Some Inside View about Garuda Puranam ( by Sapthagiri) Garuda Purana is a Sathrika Purana and bracketed with other Puranas like Vishnu, Narada, Bhagawarta -Padma and Varaha puranas etc. It has now 19000 slokas available and divided as Poorva Kanda and Uttara Kanda. This purana was first narrated by Vishnu to Garuda. Then Garuda to [...]
The Samskaara are a series of Sacraments, Sacrifices and Rituals that serve as rites of passage and mark the various stages of the Human life and to signify entry to a particular Ashrama. All Human beings, especially the Dvija or twice-born are required to perform a number of sacrifices with oblations for gods, Ancestors and [...]
SHANTHI KARMA — SASHTI ABDHA POORTHI During the life time of a person, especially from the 54th Birth day onwards Kaamyartha Prayaschitha Karma seeking good health, Veda Uktha Poorna Aayu: and remedy from all sins starts. Shaanthi at 54th Birth date is called Bheema Shaanthi. At 59th birth date another Shaanthi Yagna to be conducted [...]
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