Spirituality in India

Spirituality and mystical charm have always drawn people from all over the world to India. As the world becomes increasingly capitalistic and materialist, the quest and urgency for spirituality grows more and more

सिख गुरु अमर दास: वैष्णव संत

सिख गुरु अमर दास: वैष्णव संत

25 साल छोटे गुरु के शिष्य, जिनके सामने झुका अकबर भी… 20 बार हरिद्वार जाने वाले वैष्णव संत कैसे बने सिखों के तीसरे गुरु वैष्णव मत में विश्वास रखने वाले अमर दास को हरिद्वार की यात्रा खासी पसंद थी और वो वहाँ अक्सर तीर्थाटन के लिए जाया करते थे। कम से कम उन्होंने 20 बार हरिद्वार की यात्रा की। इन्हीं …

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Different Names of Shiva: Spirituality in Hinduism

Different Names of Shiva: Hindu God

Different Names of Shiva: Lord Shiva is considered as the destroyer of the Universe as per the Hindu Mythology. Shiva is one of the most popular gods of the Hindus. Lord Shiva is a complex god like Goddess Kali, being destroyer and restorer at the same time. Shiva is also known as Bhole Shankar, the innocent god, who gets appeased …

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Lord Shiva: Most Popular Hindu God

Lord Shiva - Hindu God

Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being within Shaivism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism. Lord Shiva or Siva is considered as the destroyer of the world. Shiva is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu religion. Lord Siva forms the part of the Trimurti (Trinity), the other being …

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Shiva – Who is he – What does Shiva look like?

Shiva - Who is he - What does Shiva look like?

Who is Shiva? Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world. The other two gods are Brahma and Vishnu. Brahma is the creator of the universe while Vishnu is the preserver of it. Shiva’s role is to destroy the universe in …

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Origin Of Islam, Groups & Islam Belief

Origin Of Islam, Groups & Islam Belief

Islam is a word taken from an Arabic term, which means, “peace”. However, specialists call the meaning of the word as “submission”, which indicates towards the eternal submission in Allah’s holy feet. The Islam religion finds it’s origin in South Arabia and dates back to 7th Century, which is later to any other major religion existing in the world. Despite …

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बाबा बालक नाथ

Baba Balak Nath

हिमाचल प्रदेश में अनेकों धर्मस्थल प्रतिष्ठित हैं। इनमें हमीरपुर से 45 किलोमीटर दूर दियोट सिद्ध नामक सुरम्य पहाड़ी पर स्थित बाबा बालक नाथ धाम दियोट सिद्ध उत्तरी भारत में एक दिव्य सिद्धपीठ है। इसका प्रबंध हिमाचल सरकार के अधीन है। हमारे देश में देवी-देवताओं के अलावा ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ में 9 नाथ और चौरासी सिद्ध भी हुए हैं जो सहस्रों वर्षों …

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Lakshmi: Hindu Goddess, Lakshmi Chalisa and 108 Names

Lakshmi: Hindu Goddess

Characteristics: Wealth, Fortune, Courage and Fertility Other Names: Padma, Bhargavi, Sridevi, Aiswarya Famous Prayers: Sri Lakshmi Stuti, Sri Sukta, Agasti Lakshmi Strota Consort: Lord Vishnu Vehicle (Vahana) / Mount: Owl (Ulooka) Mula Mantra: Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah Goddess Lakshmi Lakshmi is the auspicious goddess of wealth and fortune, whether it is material or spiritual. The word “Lakshmi” has been derived …

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Parvati: Hindu Goddess

Parvati: Hindu Goddess

Parvati (पार्वती) is the Hindu goddess of fertility, love and devotion; as well as of divine strength and power. Known by many other names, she is the gentle and nurturing aspect of the Hindu goddess Shakti and one of the central deities of the Goddess-oriented Shakta sect. She is the mother goddess in Hinduism, and has many attributes and aspects. …

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Ganga: Hindu Goddess

Ganga: Hindu Goddess

Other Names: Jhaanavi, Nikita, Sapteshwari, Sureshwari, Bhagvati, Urvijaya, Chitraani, Tridhara, Bhaagirathi, Shubhra, Vaishnavi, Vishnupadi, Bhagvatpadi, Tripathaga, Payoshnika, Mahabhadra, Mandaakini, Meghal, Gangika, Gange, Gangeshwari and Alaknanda Countries: India, Bangladesh Major cities: Haridwar, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna Length: 2,510 km Watershed: 907,000 km² Source: Gaumukha, Gangotri Glacier located in Uttarakhand, India Destination: Ganges Delta located in Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh Major Tributaries: …

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रमजान के महीने और रोजों का महत्व

रमजान के महीने और रोजों का महत्व

इस्लामिक कैलेंडर का नवां महीना – इसे इस्लाम में रमजान का महीना कहा जाता है। इस महीने इस्लाम धर्म के मानने वाले रोजे रखते हैं। रोजे में सूरज निकलने से पहले तक सहरी की अदायगी होती है, यानी जो भी खाना हो खा सकते, उसके बाद पानी भी नहीं पी सकते हैं। इसके बाद सूरज डूबने के वक्त यानी मगरिब …

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