The Navavarana Pooja of Devi (also called Srividya Sadhana) is considered the highest form of Pooja. It is said that in the beginning God, who was one, wanted to become many and enjoy himsel... Read more
Pradosham, or Pradosh, the 13th lunar phase called trayodasi, is a very auspicious day to worship Lord Shiva. Pra-dosh means removal of sin. Both the Trayodashi Tithis – Shukla Paksha Trayod... Read more
Doing Vishnu Pooja on Ekadasi day (11th lunar phase) is highly beneficial according to many scriptures and Lord Krishna himself advised King Yudhisthira to perform it on Ekadasi day to remov... Read more
Devi or the Goddess worship is an inherent part of Hinduism. While worshiping a God invariably his consort Goddess is also worshiped. Devi Lalita Tripura Sundari is the primordial divine for... Read more
Of all the Shiva temples the Dwadasa (12) Shiva temples are the most revered. They have been there from time immemorial, though the present day structures were rebuilt by kings, and the bene... Read more
Lord Siva, one of the famous trinities, is worshiped by millions in India as HE is said to be merciful and each to please. There are thousands of Siva temples all over India and even in smal... Read more
Parama Ekadasi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Adhika Masa (extra month of the Indian calander) Parama Ekadasi, the Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the extra, leap-ye... Read more
Padmini Ekadasi falls during the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Adhika masa (the extra month) Padmini Ekadasi, the Ekadasi that occurs during the light fortnight of the extra, leap-... Read more
Haribodhini Ekadasi is also known as Prabodhini Ekadasi, Papaharini Ekadasi, Devotthani Ekadasi and Utthana Ekadasi. It falls during the Kartik Shukla ( bright fortnight) in the Indian mon... Read more
Ramaa Ekadasi falls in the Krishna Paksh (dark fortnight) in the Indian month Kartika (October – November) Karttika-krishna Ekadasi, or Ramaa Ekadasi, from the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana Y... Read more
