Benefits of waving lit dhoop or lit incense-stick in front of the Deity
After waving the dhoop, incense-sticks of a specific fragrance are waved in front of the Deity, which attracts the respective Deity’s Principle to a greater extent.
Importance of Water of the seven Holy rivers in ritualistic worship
The seven rivers referred to, are the Holy rivers Ganga, Godavari, Narmada, Kaveri, Krushna, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Water collected from these seven rivers is put in the ritualistic pot, which is used during ritualistic worship.
Cotton vastra and Janeu (Sacred thread)
The cotton vastra represents the Sushumnanadi of the Kundalini and the seven cotton beads in the vastra are associated with the seven Kundalini Chakras in the body of the individual.
The correct method of visiting a Devalay (Temple)
Most of us go to the temple in order to take darshan (viewing) of a Deity. Did you know that we can derive maximum benefit from the darshan, if we were to take note of some actions which should be performed as prescribed by Hindu Dharma while taking darshan of visiting a Devalay. ?
Importance of Devalay (Temple)
In the following article we can see how we can benefit from taking darshan in a Devalay and the importance of a Devalay.
Offering patri (Specific leaves) and flowers to Deities
It is beneficial to offer the patri (Specific leaves offered during worship) of those flower plants which are favourite of the Deity. Patri is related to the colour particles, whereas the flowers are related to the fragrant particles.
Which Flowers is offered to which Deity ?
When flowers associated with a Deity are offered to that Deity, for example red flowers to Shri Ganapati, the benefit derived of the Principle of that Deity is greater.
Importance and spiritual science of performing Aukshan
This article speaks in detail about the ritual of aukshan (A ritual of waving lit lamps in front of a Saint or an individual) and how to derive maximum benefits from it.
Requisites and the method of aukshan
Let us understand about the objects required for aukshan, their arrangement in the ritualistic platter and the complete procedure of aukshan along with the spiritual science underlying these acts.
Method of celebrating birthday
Celebrating birthday helps in protecting us from negative energies. Let us understand how to obtain maximum benefits from celebrating birthday as prescribed by Hindu Dharma.