The word Mudra is derived from the Sanskrit words Mud+Dhra, or bliss+dissolving – meaning that which dissolves duality and brings together the deity and the devotee. Mudras are gesture... Read more
While all the poojas are good, at times for specific needs and better effects, it is better to choose a pooja based on your birth chart combinations. This is because different planets have b... Read more
A lot of people do want to perform major homas like Chandi Homam or Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam or the Maha Rudram yagya. They have the faith, the spiritual inclinations and the inner urge but fi... Read more
Remembering our departed near and dear ones on their death anniversary and performing the Shraadh ceremony and Anna Daan to Brahmins and the poor is an age old custom of India. Whether it is... Read more
The Udaka Shanti Pooja is the ideal one to seek any auspicious results – whether it is the well being of a child in the womb or better relations and shanti at home, or mother-in-law pr... Read more
According to Vedic astrology, certain parts of the day, called Rahu Kalam, are inauspicious periods and one should not undertake any auspicious work during these periods – especially a... Read more
We celebrate the festivals and enjoy the holidays but not many know the significance of the festival and fewer still know how to celebrate it and the rituals involved. Know the legend &... Read more
The worship of the Nitya Devis connected with the phases of the moon is an important aspect of Tantrak worship. The Sun rules our soul and the Moon rules our mind. These two planets cause th... Read more
During the 2nd world war several thousand allied soldiers, mostly British, were trapped by the Germans at a French coast called Dunkirk. All escape routes were sealed off. The sea escape rou... Read more
9. Aabharanam – Offering ornaments. Sutra 36. “Swavyatirikta vastu sangarahita smaranam vibhooshanam”. Recognising that we are part of the Divinity and the outer ornaments... Read more
