Rituals after death as per Hinduism - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
WEBRituals after death : Often, when the prān (vital energy) leaves the gross body, the mouth remains open, and through this open mouth, putrefying waves from the dead body spread into the environment. By pouring Gangājal and placing tulsī (basil) leaves in the mouth, Sattva waves from the Universe get attracted to these sāttvik objects placed in the mouth. This brings about disintegration of ...
Rituals to be performed after cremation till the 13th day after death
WEBOn the 13 th day, Pathēya shrāddha is performed and ritual of Nidhanshanti is performed. All the near and dear ones should be invited and served a sweet meal. In today’s times, this ritual is performed on the 12 th day itself. 6. Inviting everyone on the 13 th day for a meal comprising sweets.
Ganesh Visarjan (Immersion of Idol of Shri Ganesh) and underlying ...
WEBAn important point regarding the immersion of Shri Ganesh Idol is that the divinity infused in the mud Idol by consecration cannot remain in it beyond one day. This means, that no matter when the Ganesh Idol is immersed, the divinity in it is already lost on the second day. Hence, it is most appropriate in all aspects to immerse the Idol of any ...
Rituals to be performed prior to and during cremation of a dead …
WEBOther married women should apply haldī (turmeric) and kumkum to the dead married woman. N. Place the dead body on a mat or a mattress. Cover the entire body (except the feet) with one single plain white cloth. Leave the feet uncovered. Tear off a portion of the cloth that is covering the face and expose the face.
12 Jyotirlinga - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
WEB11. Rameshwaram. Setubandh, near Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. 12. Ghrushneshwar (Ghrushnesh) Verul, District Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Note 1 – Variation : Baidyanathdham, Jharkhand. Note 2 – Variation : Almora, Uttar Pradesh. The twelve Jyotirlingas are the body and the Jyotirlinga at Pashupatinath in Kathamandu (Nepal) is the head over this body.
Why do we wear clothes ? and Importance of wearing Sattvik …
WEBThe clothes of women, meaning the sari, awaken the Shakti Principle and the clothes of men activate the Shiv Principle. Wearing clothes as prescribed by the scriptures gives us the experience of our true identity. It also conserves our spiritual energy. Wearing clothes designed by the Deities automatically provides the energy necessary for the ...
What is the significance of chanting Shri Gurudev Datta?
WEBThe protective chant of Shri Gurudev Datta represents the Name of Shri Datta, an aspect of God. One of His functions in the Universe is alleviating distress caused due to the subtle bodies of ancestors. God carries out His mission in the Universe through the three major principles of Creation, Sustenance and Destruction.
When, where and how should we pray - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
WEBA. At first stage an ordinary individual should pray to his Kuladevata (Family Deity) or Deity of worship, while an individual who has a Guru should pray to his Guru. B. At second stage, in addition to the prayers in the first stage, pray to the Deity associated with the respective task. For example, pray to the Deity of water before bathing ...
What is the real relationship between Radha and Shri Krishna
WEBRadha being Shri Krushna Himself was a devotee who remained absorbed in Bliss. She certainly does not obstruct someone from being gifted with opulence. Even if God were to endow someone with Bliss She would not stop Him because Her Bliss never declines. The moral behind this is that by giving opulence to others it decreases, Bliss does not.
Stories With A Moral Archives - Hinduism for Kids
WEBImportance of good conduct. Virtuous or good conduct is the basis of our life. Good conduct means moral and righteous conduct. The Gods also stay with those who have good conduct, and since the Gods are with them, their life also becomes blissful. From this story we will learn how Lakshmi, charity etc. stay with a virtuous person.