URBAN HINDUISM

Simple ritual to improve mental functions

2014-01-08T22:06:00.001+05:30

The Banyan tree has great significance in Hinduism. Even in a scientific perspective, Banyan trees are of great value to the environment. They are one of the longest living things in the world (there have been claims of banyan trees that are more than 2500 years old !!!). The large foliage cover and plentiful fruits that they provide act as mini ecosystems on their own by providing shelter to a

Durga Mantra To Protect Business

2013-11-05T12:45:00.001+05:30

Starting a business is tough enough under normal circumstances. But most often there are people who face continuous unexpected struggles and external obstacles from the moment their business is initialized. The following is a simple ritual that can be done by business people to protect the prosperity of their business and to help them in facing obstacles. On a thursday night, keep a coconut and

Shivaratri - Simple Mantra & Ritual For Happiness & Moksha

2013-03-09T10:02:00.000+05:30

Om Namah Shivaya...Shivaratri is a rare and greatly auspicious occasion where one can easily escape from the clutches of 'kali' (negativity/evil) in this kali yuga. No matter how severe your sins are, you can overcome them and attain moksha if you just repent for your mistakes and prostrate in front of Lord Shiva atleast once with sincere devotion on Shivaratri (Shivaratri falls on March 10th,

Simple New Year Ritual- for happiness,health and prosperity

2012-12-29T22:30:00.001+05:30

Om.With the advent of a new year, everyone’s mind is sure to be filled with hope for some positive change in life. This post is about a simple new year ritual which anybody can perform to cleanse their body and soul , so as to invite positive divine blessing for a better year ahead. On December 31st or January 1st, after you finish your morning bath, take a bowl of water and place

Glimpses of life after Death.

2012-11-23T22:55:00.001+05:30

[This is a guest post by Mr. M.Prasad.You can also submit similar articles by visiting the YOUR CONTENT page. ] I had the privilege of going through, and assimilating the knowledge from many many books in this regard.Sorry I am not a guru, and I don’t want to preach.After visiting this Web site, I just wanted to share my knowledge with you.Since a long time, I was interested in what happens to

PUBLIC WELFARE NOTICE : STOP DENGUE

2012-11-09T21:32:00.000+05:30

Dengue Fever has been claiming many lives in India..Kindly spread awareness and help our country in fighting this deadly disease...Dengue fever can be greatly controlled and prevented through some simple measures...Most importantly, dengue fever can be cured ...You can find info about the Cure and Prevention of dengue Fever here : Dengue Fever : Prevention, Symptoms, Cure&

Happy Diwali e-Card

2012-11-04T16:20:00.003+05:30

Diwali Aiswarya Pooja - For Wealth, Health, Success & Happiness

2012-11-04T15:58:00.003+05:30

Diwali is a time for celebration, grandeur, happiness and most of all - devotion. Diwali is the best time to bring the family together and overcome common problems. The following is a special ‘Diwali Aiswarya Pooja’ which is said to usher in auspiciousness and shower prosperity on the family which conducts it. This Diwali Aiswarya Pooja can also help to bring better understanding between

Wishing You All A Very Happy Diwali/Deepavali

2012-11-03T00:19:00.000+05:30

The Mahamantra given below is one that is very powerful and highly effective in removing all aspects of poverty. This rare wealth mantra of Lakshmi Devi will bring infinite prosperity,auspiciousness and welfare to any who chants it regularly. May you be blessed with all these benefits and more this Diwali/Deepavali.

My experience with Devi Sthotras

2012-11-01T14:40:00.001+05:30

I was facing life's toughest days during the second half of 2010 while at Dubai, mainly caused by the envy at work place which has gradually developed in to a situation where the relationship between me and my boss has started deteriorating. The bad element for this was a fellow worker, who has done all sort of malicious things to expel me from the job. But I don't have any other supports from

SPECIAL NAVRATRI MANTRA E-CARD

2012-10-17T17:19:00.000+05:30

Where Is God ? - Swami Padmanabha

2012-06-17T01:26:00.000+05:30

[This is a Guest Post by Swami Padmanabha. You can also submit your guest posts to be published by visiting the YOUR CONTENT page] WHERE IS GOD ? WHERE IS GOD ? WHERE IS GOD ? This is a question which i come across almost on a daily basis in my ashram. Almost every alternate person who visits me seems to have this same question in their mind. I feel that onlyhinduism is the most

Clarity Of Thought Mantra

2012-06-10T00:23:00.000+05:30

It is very common for us to not have clarity while trying to take important decisions. We may not be under any apparent pressure, nor is it necessary to even be aware of such an issue. But, whenever we are presented with options to make decisions on something important, we get too lost in thoughts. Such problems are often attributed to displeasure from the moon (chandra). The following is a

Nag Panchami

2012-06-03T12:08:00.000+05:30

Nag Panchami (falls on July 8th in 2012 ) is a festival of great significance in many parts of India. Since time immemorial, snakes have been revered and feared due to their mysterious movement and toxic venom. Nag Panchami is an occasion to show respect and appease the snake gods. Many households do pooja on this day to protect their families from snake bites and to get rid of Kaal Sarpa

Housewarming Kerala Style - Simplified (Part 2)

2012-06-02T06:11:00.000+05:30

Coming to Gruhapravesham, the same procedure used for Gruharambham, can be followed as far as the Muhurtham is concerned. The rituals may vary a little in that it will be nice if the Gruhapravesham is done immediately after the Ganapathy Homam in the early morning during the time of Sunrise at that location. Early morning is always supposed to be good or you can go for a good Muhurtham for the

Happy Onam

2012-06-02T02:35:00.000+05:30

ഓം നമോ നാരായണായ ഓണാശംസകള്‍

Housewarming Kerala Style - Simplified (Part 1)

2012-06-01T00:11:00.001+05:30

House warming ceremony or Gruhapravesham or 'Palukachu' in Malayalam, is done after the construction of a house, which is mostly based on a Muhurtha (Auspicious time) for Gruharambham. At the outset, a Muhurtha is got prescribed by a learned Astrologer for beginning the construction of the house (Gruharambha Muhurtham). Of course, it is nice if you resort to a ‘Daivadheenam' (God's blessings),

Hanuman Mantra : To protect from accidents

2012-05-23T12:42:00.001+05:30

Accidents can happen at any juncture of life and shatter all our aspirations. Even if we may not particularly have any specific indications in our horoscope, it is possible that one may suffer from accidents, minor or major. These can happen due to evil eyes, or intricate astrological problems. Regardless of the reason, what we want is protection from such unexpected twists in life. The following

Moola Mantra Of Hindu Gods / Goddesses

2012-05-20T14:51:00.000+05:30

Moola mantras are very powerful core mantras which contain the essence of the mantras pertained to a particular Hindu God / Goddess . The word moola itself denotes base or root. It is highly beneficial to perform mantra saadhana on such mantras. Regular and systematic chanting of the moola mantras of your favorite God / Goddess can help to appease them and to have a mental relation with the deity

Who Is Saraswati Devi ?

2012-05-13T23:45:00.000+05:30

[ This is a Guest Post by Mr.C.S.Moorthy (Thank You). You can send us your guest posts through the YOUR CONTENT page] Rig veda is the oldest treatise in our culture which dates back to many thousands of years. The Rishis who compiled the Rig Veda did mention Saraswati, Ila and Bharati in the mantras. They did not formulate the mantras they were mantra drashtas. They saw the

Solar Eclipse : rituals to overcome miseries

2012-05-12T14:10:00.000+05:30

A Solar eclipse is a phenomenon which has made many civilizations look up in awe. It is of course scientifically known that a solar eclipse happens when the moon comes in between the earth and the Sun. But, there are still a lot of mysterious aspects related to eclipses. We are still unaware of the changes that go on in the environment while a solar eclipse occurs. Speaking scientifically or

Saraswati Mantra - For Success In Education And Career

2012-05-06T13:14:00.000+05:30

Saraswati Devi is synonymous with knowledge, arts and auspiciousness. Many times in life there are situations in which we experience blocks in studies and career. Such incidents often hamper our performance in examinations and jobs. Even if we prepare well and are confident , we may not be able to use the knowledge when it is most essential. Such problems may be due to the misappropriate position

HINDU – The Amazing Coconut

2012-05-03T00:05:00.001+05:30

The following is a guest post by Mr.P.R.Rajeevkumar. You can also submit your views on Hinduism and related topics by going to the YOUR CONTENT page. (The views expressed in the post are those of the author. Kindly share your views in the comments below, and have a healthy discussion)----------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Gurudevs,I have seen a

How To Get Rid Of Ghosts & Evil Entities

2012-05-02T01:05:00.001+05:30

How to get rid of ghosts , is not a question that all of us necessarily relate to, but there a large number of people who may be forced to find the answer to such a critical dilemma. The presence of a ghost may not necessarily be very evident in all situations. Depending on why the soul is existing in the 'preta avasta' (state of a ghost), the ghost may be violent or peaceful. You may have

Lord Shiva Mantra For Fame

2012-04-30T00:50:00.000+05:30

Fame is a secret desire that almost everyone has in their hearts. Regardless of the job that one does, everyone benefits from a little good fame. The following is a powerful mantra of Lord Shiva that is said to help devotees to get fame : Om mahadeva devaya rudra moorthaye hara hara shivaya namah ॐ महादेव देवाय रूद्र मूर्थाये हर हर शिवाय नमः After your bath in the morning,sit facing