The Rath Yatra is one of the most sacred festivals of Puri (in the state of Odisha), India. Coinciding with the Rath Yatra festival at Puri, similar processions are organized all around the world, where there are Jagannath temples with same spirit and devotion. It generally takes place in the…
1 commentYoga Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskara literally means salute to the sun. It finds its roots in worship of Surya, the sun god. This sequence of activities and poses can be practiced as a physical exercise or a complete “sadhana” which incorporates exercise postures, breathing exercises, and profound meditation. A…
1 commentThe 3 eyes of coconut reperesents Lord shiva.The black shell represents Lord Karthikeya,white coconut inside represent Ma gauri and inside water represent Ma Ganga. The mirackle of coconut is whenever it falls on ground it never falls on any ones head even a person is standing under coconut tree. Very…
comments offThis is performed post the demise of a person. The cremation services are carried on as per the Hindu rituals, which includes burning the body, following a diet for few days, the Shradh and so on. Thus, the customs and traditions, followed in India by all the Indians, would see…
comments offA bindi is an auspicious mark worn by young girls and women . Bindi is derived from bindu, the Sanskrit word for dot . It is usually a red dot made with vermilion powder which is worn by women between their eyebrows on their forehead. Considered a symbol of Goddess…
comments offIs performed as an act of veneration and love. It is often performed as a mark of worship and to seek blessings from God, to welcome the guests, for children on their birthdays, family members on auspicious occasions or to welcome a newly wedded couple. For performing Arati, five small…
comments offIn most Indian household, there is the tradition of lighting a lamp/diya at God’s altar. This is done in the morning and even evening and is considered to be a pious gesture to appease God.
comments offFlower garlands are generally offered as a mark of respect and honour. They are offered to welcome the visitors or in honour to the Gods and Goddesses. The garlands are generally made with white jasmine and orange marigold flowers. They are weaved in thread tied in the end with a…
comments offTilak is a ritual mark on the forehead. It can be put in many forms as a sign of blessing , greeting or auspiciousness. The tilak is usually made out of a red vermilion paste (kumkum) which is a mixture of turmeric, alum, iodine, camphor, etc. It can also be…
comments offThe most famous form of Indian greeting, and is especially expressed towards the elders. The way to say a traditional “Namaste” is by joining both hands at the chest level. Its is also used to bid farewell.It is believed that both the hands symbolise one mind, or the self meeting…
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