What is the importance of ‘offering a sari’ to the Goddess?
The subtle process in performing the ritual of ‘Oti bharane’ and its merits. What is the benefit in specific colour selection of the sari and blouse-piece offered to the Goddess?
What is the correct method of performing arti to Goddess?
The Goddess principle, that is the Divine energy principle is a confluence of the saviour and destroyer forms of Energy.
What are three historically established phases of Shraddha?
During the era of Rugveda, deceased ancestors were worshipped by offering Samidha (a kind of wooden stick) and Pinda (a rice ball) to the sacrificial fire.
What is the method of performing Tarpan and Pitru tarpan ?
On the day of Shraddha, sesame seeds should be sprinkled all over the house, sesame seeds mixed in water should be given to the invited priests (Brahmins) and sesame seeds should be donated.
When can women perform Shraddha ?
Ideally, the host should perform the ritual of Shraddha by himself. However, since we do not know how to perform it, we get it done through the priest (Brahmin).
When should the Shraddha be performed ?
Normally, no moon night, 12 sankrants in a year, solar-lunar eclipses, Yugadhi and Manvadi dates, Ardhodayadi parva, date of death, arrival of Shrotriya priests (Brahmins) etc dates are considered appropriate for performing shraddha.
How to do Shraddha in case of obstacles
The importance of performing the shraddha ritual, the options for this ritual if one cannot perform the ritual, and the significance of chanting the name of Deity Dattatreya.
Why is Ganapati with the right Sided trunk not commonly worshipped ?
Difference between right-sided trunk and left-sided trunk. Implied meaning of Modak.
Ananta Chaturdashi Vrat
Ananta vrat is observed with the intention of fulfillment of worldly desires. This vrat is mainly observed for regaining lost prosperity.
Shri Ganesh Chaturthi
The detailed explanation and the science behind the rituals and the methods of observing Sri Ganesh Vrat is given in this article. It contains information related to importance of this vrat, the appropriate idol for worshipping, correct method of bringing home the idol of Sri Ganesh, the decoration for this festival, the importance of Modak and Atharvashirsha recitation.
