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70Guru Purnima Festival 2012
The Guru Purnima festival falls in the month of Ashadh of the Hindu Calender in the day of full moon. This year Ashadh Purnima falls Tuesday 3rd July 2012. Guru Purnima is also known as Vyas Purnima as this day is the day on which sage Veda Vyaasa who classified the Vedas, wrote the eighteen Puranas and the Mahabharat was born. He is considered and revered as the first guru of the Hindu Dharma and therefore revered on this day.
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77Health Benefits of Ghee, the Indian Clarified Butter
Ghee is the Sanskrit word for clarified butter. Ghee has quite a long history and has been used in Indian cooking for many thousands of years and Hindu rituals. Usage of Ghee can add to the aroma, flavor and taste to the food. Ghee has numerous health benefits and been used for over 2,000 years in Ayurveda which is the ancient natural healing system of India.
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81Ashta Vinayaka Temples in Maharashtra
Ashtavinayaka Temples refer to the eight Shrines of Lord Ganesha situated in Maharashtra state of India. The Ashtavinayaka yatra is the pilgrimage covering these eight holy abodes of Ganesha in and around Pune District of Maharashtra. Out of these 8 Temples 6 are in Pune and 2 are in Raigad District. It is said that every Hindu should visit the Ashtavinayak Temples which are dedicated to Lord Ganesh who is the Hindu Diety of learning and good luck at least once in a life time.
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73The Story of Lord Narasimha and Mantras to worship him
Lord Narasimha is the fourth incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu who incarnated to kill Demon Hiranyakashyap and to save his devotee Prahlada. Given are his details of the Story of Prahlada, Lord Narasimhas 9 forms and his Mantras.
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72Swastika – Auspicious Symbol in Hinduism
Swastika is perhaps the most controversial symbol in history. This is one of the most revered Symbols used in India. Swastik is associated with Indian Culture and religions like Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism. The Swastik Symbol is also widely used in Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra as a Symbol of auspiciousness, good fortune and protection.
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76Mantras of Lord Dhanvantari, the Celestial Healer and Physician
Hindus know Dhanwantari as the celestial healer and physician of the Gods. Lord Dhanvantari is regarded as the god of ayurvedic medicine in the Hindu religion.He is an Avatar of Lord Maha Vishnu.His Mantras can bring in good health.
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86The Navagrahas or nine Planetary Gods in Hindu Religion and their Significance
Navagrahas refer to the 9 Planetary Gods in Hindu Religion. Hindus worship these 9 Planets as Gods. It is believed that these celestial bodies in the cosmos influence every aspect of human lives and is responsible for all the good or bad times one faces in life.
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82Solah Shringar - The 16 Adornments of a Hindu Bride
Every Bride wants to look like a princess on her Wedding Day. Solah shringar refers to the sixteen adornments of a Bride (Woman) for beautification. Solah Shringar is especially important for an Indian bride on the most significant day of her life. Different kinds of beauty rituals are associated with the wedding day. In India, the beautification of the bride consists of sixteen parts and covers almost every part of the body right from the head to the toe. The Solah Shringar ritual is said to co
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75Significance of Gold in Indian Culture
Many people think that Indians are gold crazy.In Hindu mythology, some of the gods and goddesses are described as golden hued with reference to their beauty. Wedding rings are also traditionally made of gold to mark a long lasting relationship.In India people buy gold anytime and not only during special occasions like weddings, festivals or special events. The Indian Hindu calendar even has auspicious days to buy gold like Dhanteras and Dassera.
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76Why do some Men wear Earrings - 10 Reasons why Males get their ears pierced
If some one asked why Men wear earring probably the most common answers would be trend and tradition. Despite of the fact that in many places of work or at job interviews wearing earrings may work against men it does not stop them from wearing them. The most popular types of earrings worn by men are studs and hoops. Given are some reasons why men wear ear rings.
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