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Jyeshtagouri Vrat

History of Jyeshthagouri vrat, science underlying this vrat and ritualist worhip of Shri Gouri along with spiritual experiences of seekers on this day.

Lord Parshuram

Shri Parashuram is sixth reincarnation of Shri Vishnu. His legends are found in the Holy texts, Ramayan, Mahabharat and some Purans.

Nagpanchami

History about why is Nag Panchmi celebrated, importance of cobras and how should one worship cobras with what perspective in mind.

Vijayadashmi

History behind Vijayadashmi, rituals performed and various things worshipped on this day to benefit spiritually.

Datta Jayanti

Lord datta and his spiritual attributes, Also known as dattatreya. The complete spiritual science behind the principle of Lord Datta and His role in the universe.

Makar Sankrant

Why is Makar Sankrant celebrated, its history and how to celebrate it?

Rushipanchami

What does Rushi mean and their special features? Benefits and reasons behind celebrating Rushipanchami and how to celebrate it spiritually.

Akshay Tritiya

Akshaya Trutiya the day when Tretayug (the second era of existence) commenced. Hindu Scriptures (Dharmashaastra) attach great importance to the day when one Yug (era) ends and another Yug commences. This day marks the end of bad times (kalaha-kaal) of the earlier Yug and the beginning of good times (Satyayug) of the next Yug. Although this transition is only momentary, the whole day is considered to be auspicious, since the effect of the transition lasts for twenty four hours. Hence this day is considered as an auspicious day (muhurta). On this very day, God Hayagriv, God Narayan as well as God Parshuram descended on Earth. This helps us in understanding the importance of this day.

Diwali

Explains significance of each day of Diwali. Spiritual science behind celebrating days like Dhan Teras, Bhaiya Dooj, Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Narak Chaturdashi.

Shree Hanuman Jayanti

Basic information related to Shree Hanuman Jayanti, correct method and spiritual perspective behind of celebrating it and some basic questions clarifying doubts.

Gudhipadwa

Gudipadwa- Hindu New year. On which tithi does it fall and how should it be celebrated.

Significance of Ram Navami and it's meaning

Basic information about Shri Ram, why and how should one celebrate Shri Ramnavami and what name of Shri Ram to chant to avail spiritual benefit.

Holi

Spiritual significance and history of Holi

Sree Ganesh Chaturthi

Various types of Sri Ganesh chaturthi, correct way to celebrate it in such a way that we benefit spiritually. All the basic information regarding celebrating Sri Ganesh Chaturthi.

Shravan

Variou festivals and vrat performed during Shravan. Methods and rituals for celebrating them such that we benefit spiritually.

Maha Shivaratri

Importance of Mahashivratri, science behind celebrating it, attributes of Lord Shiva and what chant should be chanted so that we avail maximum benefit on Mahashivratri.

Navratri

Common doubts about Navratri, malpractices during Navratri and hpw to celebrate it spiritually.

Rakshabandhan

What is Raksha bandhan, its history, spiritual importance and how to celebrate it such that one gets benefit spiritually.

Gurupaurnima

Gurupaurnima- A day of paying obeisance to the Gru principle and the reason behind worshipping Guru on this day. Who is a Guru and how to celebrate Gurupaurnima.

Shrāddha

All the basic information related to Shraddha like spiritual perspective behind performing ritual of Shraddha, ingredients used for Shraddha,what prayers to say during Shraddha etc.

Vatapaurnima

History and reason why Vatapournima is celebrated and spiritual experineces of seekers doing spiritual practise as per Gurukrupayoga.

Sreekrushna Jayanti

Spiritual benefits of celebrating Shrikrishna Janamashtamee, spiritual experiences of seekers who celebrated it confirming science and correct method of celebrating it spiritually.

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