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Importance of Traditional Wick Lamp in Hinduism ? Symbolism

Majority of the Hindus insist on lighting a traditional wick lamp in puja room. This is because it is believed that the traditional lamp that is lit radiates heat and light energy. The regular movement of the flame in the traditional wick lamp is highly effective in passing out the positive energy. All this is not possible through the electric lamp, especially the zero watt lamps that is lit in front of the pictures of Hindu gods and goddesses by some....

Vrschika Rashi August 2010 ? Astrology Predictions for Scorpio Zodiac

For those people born in Scorpio Zodiac, or Vrischika Rashi, August 2010 will be a month of mixed fortunes with gains during the later half of the month. New job opportunities will not be as per your desire. There will be delay in overseas jobs. Financial situation will improve for some. Good period for writers and creative persons. Students will be a bad period. There will be gains from earlier investments....

Shiva Purana in Hindi ? Read Shiv Puran Online in Hindi

Shiva Purana is one among the most important Puranas and narrates the stories associated with Hindu God Shiva. Reading Shiv Puran on Mondays and other auspicious days associated with Shiva is considered highly rewarding. The Puran is also read during the Shravan Mahina (July – August), as it is dedicated to Shiva. Shiva Puran in Hindi is provided by Ved Puran website. You can read it online in Hindi but there is no download option....

Mangaidevi Yatra

which is mainly held in Belgaum District in Karnataka. The ritual is observed on the eighth day during the Krishna Paksha or waning phase of moon as per traditional calendars followed in Karnataka and Maharashtra....

Takshak Puja ? Takshak Poojan

Takshak Puja is dedicated to the king of Nagas. It is observed on Nag Panchami day in Shravan month and also on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in Magha month (January – February). Takshak Puja 2010 in Shravan month is on August 14....

Tula Rashi August 2010 ? Astrology Predictions for Libra Zodiac

For people born in Libra Zodiac, Tula Rashi, August 2010 will be a busy month with gains in career. There will be positive signals for those looking for jobs abroad. You will perform well at new job interviews. At the workplace some of you will be honored for your dedication and hard work. Students will have a good month. Engineers and doctors will move ahead in career in this month....

Saint Sanatkumara Quotes from Chandogya Upanishad

When one is single-minded in ones devotion, only then does one have faith. One who does not have single-mindedness does not have faith. One must desire to understand single-mindedness....

?and Dalrymple gives Kashmir to India!

Dear All, it is my pleasure to publish this brilliant satire by Pankaj Saksena on William Dalrymple’s foray into international politics and foreign affairs (first published on his blog, “The Literary Falcon“). Read and share widely. .. *** ?and Dalrymple gives Kashmir to India! by Pankaj Saksena *** It has been proved once again that violence is not the key to any solution. Guided by secular wisdom, peaceful negotiations will solve any problem. In a brilliant intellectual coup, William Dalrymple, the brave defender of downtrodden Indian Muslims, the upholder ...

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Chandrashekara ? The Story Hindu God Shiva as Chandrashekara ? adorned with crescent moon

One of the popular names of Hindu God Shiva is Chandrashekara. He got this name after he gave refuge to Moon or Chandra on this matted locks after he was cursed by Daksha....

Kanya Rashi August 2010 ? Astrology Predictions for Virgo Zodiac

For people born in Virgo Zodiac, or Kanya Rashi, August 2010 will bring some troubles but you will be able to overcome it as the stars are in your favor. You will not be able to perform to your liking in job interviews. Some of you will get jobs during the first week of the month. There will be some disappointments for artists. Students will see fluctuating fortunes....

A Series of Articles on the Future of Hinduism ? As Hindu Religion Goes Global

Patheos.com is a web portal that engages in the global dialogue about religion and spirituality and to explore and experience the world's beliefs. The website has created a series of articles on topic of Future of Hinduism. The articles concentrate on the challenges and the gains that Hindu Religion will face and make in future as the religion is going global with Hindus spreading around the world and establishing temples and more and more people showing genuine interest in Hinduism, which is on...

Amavasya August 2010 date ? Amavasi or No Moon day in August 2010

15 PM on August 9 and ends at 08:38 AM on August 10. Important rituals on Amavasi in Kerala and Tamil Nadu are performed on August 9. As the Amavasya begins on August 9, which is a Monday, the day is also known as Somavati Amavasya....

Shani Puja in Shravan Month ? Saturday Puja and Fasting for Sani Bhagavan

Special pujas and rituals dedicated to Shani Bhagavan are performed in some regions on Saturday or Shanivar in Shravan or Sawan month. The entire month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is believed that Shiva has the capacity to lessen the harmful effects caused by Navgraha Shani in one’s life. Therefore special Sani pujas are held on Saturdays in the month in Gujarat and North India....

Simha Rashi August 2010 ? Astrology Predictions for Leo Zodiac

For people born in Leo Zodiac, or Simha Rashi, August 2010 is a tough period with some disappointments in relationships. There will be disappointments for those searching for new jobs. There will be delay for those expecting job opportunities abroad. Students will have a progressive period. Financial situation will improve during the last week of the month. Self employed people will have some disappointments....

Sant Eknath Teachings on the best path to God Realization

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NEPAL: Wrestling For Prime Minister's Crown: Update No. 228

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?Governance in India? ? Join the Discussion @ IIT, Delhi

Please join us on Monday, 2nd August if you can at this discussion jointly organised by the IIT Delhi Alumni Association and Freedom Team of India. 6:30pm – 9:30pm August 2nd (Monday) 2010 Location:� 7th Floor Main Building, IRD Hall, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas The discussion will focus on issues in “governance” in India, the present situation and how can it be improved. As one of FTI’s founder-members Sanjeev mentioned: India?s governance shows no sign of improving, stumbling from one crisis to another. Our security is threatened, our economic growth stumbles every few ...

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“Governance in India” – Join the Discussion @ IIT, Delhi

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Rumblings in N-E Raises Serious Questions

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Pakistan's Democratic Façade

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Panch Kedar Yatra ? Traveling to Pancha Kedar Temples

Panch Kedar Yatra is a pilgrimage to the Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Kalpeshwar and Rudranath Temples in Uttarakhand in India. All these shrines are dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. The ideal months to travel and undertake the trek to the shrines are May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The temples are located in the Garhwal Himalaya, at altitude ranging from 6,500 to 12,000 ft, between the valleys of the Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers....