Houston Cha Raja Ganesh Utsav 2015 : Are You Ready?
HOUSTON: Shiv Shakti Mandir is in full swing with a dhamaal ten day Ganesh Utsav that will culminate in a spectacular Ganesh Visarjan & Parade organized by Masala Radio. The Fifth Annual Ganesh Visarjan festivities will begin at 5PM with a parade with the 10ft Houston Cha Raja Ganesh Murthi on Saturday, September 26, at […]
Why are marriages in same Gotra prohibited?
The marriages under same Gotra are forbidden due to the close connection of DNA among a boy and a girl if they belong to the same clan. People who have similar gotra are considered kith and kin and the rational given to avoid same-gotra-weddings is that genetic deformities may arise due to closeness of genes. […]
LAL BAGH KA RAJA GANAPATI IN MUMBAI(wish fulfilling ganesha)
I think u all heard about lal bagh ka raja ganesh of mumbai.. it is the famous ganapati of mumbai, crores of people visit there ganesh chaturti from all over india and the intersting part if he fulfill the wished of devotes….200% sure……all the film personalities visit this ganesh every year.The Lalbaugcha Raja, King of […]
26th Annual Janmashtami Celebrated by HGH
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston celebrated the grand annual Janmashtami for the 26th time with great pomp and fervor on September 12. People poured into the George R Brown convention center despite the many conflicting events on the same day and the road closures due to construction around the center. More than 45 organizations who […]
Revered Swami Suhitanandaji Maharaj, to Visit Vedanta Society of Greater Houston
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: The long awaited expectation is about to come true. The sincere, hard efforts of the devotees of the Vedanta Society of Greater Houston (VSGH) are finally about to pay off. Months and years of anticipation, persistence and perseverance have finally convinced the General Secretary of the parent institution, Ramakrishna Math & […]
Unusual Hindu temples and their mysterious powers!
A land of strange tales and legends! The world is full of myriad temples, churches, shrines and other sacred places. Some of these places are splendid creations, inspiring wonder in all those who look at them and then there are others that arouse a completely different sensation…something mysterious and mystical! Take a look at this […]
A Jubilant Janmashtami Celebration at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: Janmashtami, Lord Krishna’s appearance day on earth, was celebrated on Saturday September 5 at ISKCON of Houston. More than 5,000 guests attended this devotional festival. Many came donned in their finest, colorful sarees and well pressed dhotis for the biggest birthday bash. The temple grounds held a variety of entertainment for everyone. There was […]
Thousands Celebrate Janmashtami at Radha Madhav Dham Temple
AUSTIN: Over 4,000 devotees, from newborns to seniors, gathered at Radha Madhav Dham Temple in Austin to celebrate Shree Krishna Janmashtami. The excitement was palpable days in advance when volunteers began preparing for the grand celebrations and decorating one of the largest temples in the U.S. for the occasion. In anticipation of the festivities, hundreds […]
The Story Behind Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the major festivals celebrated in India with great enthusiasm and devotion. The festival marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha; the Lord of knowledge, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. The festival is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi. This day, observed as one of the most auspicious in […]
How to Celebrate Janmashtami
What is Janmashtami? Janmashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in India’s sacred writings as God Himself. One of the biggest religious festivals in the world, it is celebrated by nine hundred and thirty million people around the world–and two million in the US alone. To devotees, it’s Christmas and New Year’s in one, […]
The month of Shravan
The month of Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu calender beginning from Chaitra, and is the most auspicious month of the Chaturmas. On Purnima or fullmoon day, or during the course of the month the star ‘Shravan’ rules the sky, hence the month is called Shravan. This month is spread out with innumerably […]
Hanuman is still alive: 7 reasons that prove it
We have heard that the soul never dies and keeps reincarnating in one form or another…but in Hindu mythology, it is believed that some beings continue to live in the same form across the ages, Lord Hanuman being one of them. In any case, has anyone ever heard of Hanuman’s death Click here for more…
Why are non-Muslims not allowed in Mecca?
Do you know that in the Holy City of Mecca, only Muslims are allowed? Non-Muslims may not enter or travel through Mecca and attempting to enter Mecca as a non-Muslim can result in penalties such as a fine or deportation from Saudi Arabia. However, in Medina, both Muslims and Non-Muslims are allowed. The exception is […]
Mysterious cases of Hindu temples that will shock you
Historians say Hindu Temples did not exist during the Vedic period (1500-500 BC). The ritual of idol worship which became popular at the end of the Vedic age may have given rise to the concept of temples as a place of worship. The remains of the earliest temple structure were discovered in Afghanistan in 1951. […]
7 Facts That Highlight The Importance Of Adhik Maas 2015
There are 12 months in the Hindu lunar calendar which are spread over a total of 354 days. This differs from the solar calendar which has a total of 365 days. Thus there is a difference of 11 extra days between the solar and the lunar calendars. Every three years this difference adds up to […]
Elder brothers of Lord Krishna–what happened to them?
It all started with the happy wedding of Devaki and Vasudeva. The cousin sister of Kamsa, Devaki, was getting married to a friend of Kamsa. Kamsa was very happy and he was driving the chariot himself to see them off. Click here for more…
Unusual Hindu temples and their mysterious powers!
The world is full of myriad temples, churches, shrines and other sacred places. Some of these places are splendid creations, inspiring wonder in all those who look at them and then there are others that arouse a completely different sensation…something mysterious and mystical! Take a look at this jaw-dropping compilation of the most unusual Hindu […]
Predictions for Kali Yuga from the Bhagavata Purana
In the last canto of the Bhagavata Purana there is a list of predictions and prophecies about the dark times for the present age of Kali Yuga. The following 15 predictions, written 5,000 years ago by sage Vedavyasa, are amazing because they appear so accurate. Despite the negative tone of these prophecies, there is still […]
Why is Lord Krishna called Ranchod?
Krishna was sporty and his leelas extend in various fields involving various individuals. Some of them are with the milkmaids of Vraja while some involve the Pandavas. He has acquired a lot of names based on these Leelas. Click here for more…
Why do people offer mustard oil to Lord Shanidev?
In Hindu society, it is habitual to give Shani dev a bath in til oil. But not many know the reason behind it. Here’s a short story which sheds some light on this mystery. Click here for more…
