Diwali (Deepavali)
The word Diwali has originated from Deepavali, which in turn is formed as deep (lamp) + avali (row). Deepavali is thus a row of lamps. During Diwali, lamps are lit everywhere.
Ritualistic worship of Shri Lakshmi Kuber (Lakshmi Kuber Puja with mantras)
This is the complete Lakshmi Kuber puja ritual (with mantras in English) that is performed on the day of Ashwin Amavasya during Diwali.
Namsankirtanyoga
Uniting the embodied soul with Supreme God through the medium of chanting the Name of the Deity is known as Namsankirtanyoga.
Shri Vishnu
Shri Vishnu has been worshipped since the Vedic period. The greatest Vaishnav is Deity Shiva and the greatest Shaiva is Shri Vishnu, because they worship each other.
Substances used in puja and arrangement of implements
We will read about substances used in puja and arrangement of implements (like naivedya, conch, bell, samai etc) and advantages of arranging the implements and other constituents of puja according to Panchatattva levels.
How should the Deities be arranged in a temple at home ?
The temple at home is made with the intention that the worshipper gets maximum Chaitanya from the worship of the Deities.
Importance of various days in Diwali
Diwali is a series of festivals of 4 days, which fall towards the end of the Hindu month of Ashwin and the beginning of the month of Kartik.
Vijayadashami: The triumph of righteousness
Vijayadashami is also known as Dashhara, Dussehra, Dassera, Dashera, etc. On this day, that is the tenth day of Navratri, Deity Shriram won victory over Ravana by killing him. It is one amongst the three and a half auspicious periods.
What is the significance of worshipping Shakti during nine days of Navaratri ?
It is necessary to perform puja of Shakti to become free from the trap of Mahishasur, by realising the illusory form of this Mahishasur. Therefore, Shakti should be worshipped in the nine days of Navratra.
Unique Spiritual Terminology (Part 2)
Meaning of some terms in the context of the word ‘subtle’ ‘Subtle’ is that which is beyond the comprehension of the five sense organs, mind and intellect. Various scriptures contain reference to subtle knowledge; for example, भगवतो नारायणस्य साक्षान्महापुरुषस्य स्थविष्ठं रूपम् आत्ममायागुणमयम् अनुवर्णितम् आदृतः पठति शृणोति श्रावयति स उपगेयं भगवतः परमात्मनः अग्राह्यम् अपि श्रद्धाभक्तिविशुद्धबुद्धिः वेद … Read more
