Encyclopedia - Aarti: Encyclopedia - Aarti
Aarti, ãrti, arathi, or ãrati is a Hindu ritual in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aarti: Encyclopedia Ii - Aarti - Aarti Lyrics
Om Jaya Jagadeesha hare Svaami Jaya Jagadeesha hare Bhakta janon ke sankata Daas jano ke sankata Kshana mein door Kare Om Jaya Jagadeesha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aarti: Encyclopedia Ii - Aarti - Aarti In Hindu Temples
In mandirs (Hindu temples) aarti is performed daily by pujaris (priests). There is usually a 'mangala-arati' first thing in the morning, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhaubeej: Encyclopedia - Bhaubeej
Bhaubeej/Bhau-Beej (in Marathi) or Bhai-Dooj (in Hindi) or Bhai Beej (in Gujarati) is a festival or ceremony performed by Hindus on the s...   » Read the article

Article - Feng Shui: Why Bamboos Bring Luck
According to Feng Shui experts, bamboos are one of the hardiest plants, which is why they are symbolic of good health besides being decor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhairavi: Encyclopedia - Bhairavi
Bhairavi is a fierce and terrifying aspect of the Goddess virtually indistinguishable from Kali, except for her particular identification...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vapi: Encyclopedia - Vapi
Vapi (IAST: vāpī, gu: વાપી, hi: वापी) is one of the important cities in the state of Gujarat, (India) (District: Valsad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bija: Encyclopedia - Bija
In Hinduism and Buddhism, the Sanskrit term bīja (Jp. 種子 shushi), literally seed, is used as a metaphor for the origin or cause of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhrigus: Encyclopedia - Bhrigus
The Bhrigus, also known as Bhargavas, are a clan of sages descending form the ancient fire-priest Bhrigu. They instituted the ritual of o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asvaghosa: Encyclopedia - Asvaghosa
Ašvaghosa (?80-?150 CE) was an Indian philosopher-poet, born in Saketa in Central India. He is believed to have been the first Sanskrit ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vritti: Encyclopedia - Vritti
Vritti (plural: Vrittis), in the context of Hinduism and its yoga stream, is the name given to different tendencies which come to our min...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jnana: Encyclopedia - Jnana
Jñāna is the Sanskrit term for knowledge. In Buddhism, it refers to pure awareness that is free of conceptual encumbrances, and is cont...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Keshava: Encyclopedia - Keshava
Keshava and Keshav (केशव) are alternate names for the Hindu Lord Krishna. Keshava is the Sanskrit form of the name, Keshav the Hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dakshina: Encyclopedia - Dakshina
A Dakshina, also known as Gurudakshina is a Sanskrit word describing the Indian tradition of a student repaying his teacher, his guru aft...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Devaloka: Encyclopedia - Devaloka
In Hinduism and Buddhism, a devaloka or deva loka is a plane of existence where gods and devas exist. The deva lokas are usually describe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism And Other Religions: Encyclopedia - Hinduism And Other Religions
Hinduism is most closely related to the subsequent Dharmic faiths of Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism. As such, these religions display mutu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chhinnamasta: Encyclopedia - Chhinnamasta
In Hinduism, Chinnamasta (also called Chinnamastaka, is one of the mahavidyas, and an aspect of Devi. The literal meaning of the word Chi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ghee: Encyclopedia - Ghee
Ghee (Hindi घी, from Sanskrit ghṛta घृत "sprinkled") is a type of clarified butter important in Indian cuisine and tradition....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nakula: Encyclopedia - Nakula
In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Nakula was the son of king Pandu and queen Madri. He and his twin brother Sahadeva are in the image of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mrityunjaya Mantra: Encyclopedia - Mrityunjaya Mantra
Maha Mrutyunjaya Mantra is a Mantra that is a part of Taittiriya Upanishad. It can be quoted as (Language Sanskrit) "Om Tryambakam Yajaam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nimbarka: Encyclopedia - Nimbarka
Nimbarka, is known for propagating the Vaishnava Theology of Dvaitaadvaita, duality in unity. He lived in the 13th Century and hailed fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parampara: Encyclopedia - Parampara
Parampara (Sanskrit: परमपरा) denotes a long succession of teachers and disciples in traditional Indian culture. It is also kn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manvantara: Encyclopedia - Manvantara
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Manv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Matangi: Encyclopedia - Matangi
In Hinduism, Matangi is the aspect of Devi (in other words, the Mahavidya) who is the patron of inner thought. She guides her devotee to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sanathana Sarathi: Encyclopedia - Sanathana Sarathi
Sanathana Sarathi is a Hindu, Sanskrit expression literally meaning eternal charioteer. It is one of the many titles of Krishna who was t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Satsang: Encyclopedia - Satsang
Satsang is the company of the highest knowledge and Truth; the company of a Guru; contact with a person or an assembly of persons who lis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rudra: Encyclopedia - Rudra
In Hinduism, Rudra ("howler") is a storm, the hunt, death, wild nature and a wind god. He has arrows which cause disease in whomever they...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sahadeva: Encyclopedia - Sahadeva
Sahadeva is a character in the Mahabharata. He is one of the sons of Madri by the Ashwins, and is one of the Pandava brothers. He has a t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasvin: Encyclopedia - Tapasvin
A Tapasvin is a performer of Tapasya, a great human endeavor of discipline. The most famous tapasvins include Rama, Vishwamitra, Ravana, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishya: Encyclopedia - Vaishya
In the Hindu caste system, a Vaishya (Sanskrit वैश्य vaiśya) is a member of the third of the four major castes of the varna sy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brāhmanahatya: Encyclopedia - Brāhmanahatya
Brāhmanahatya is Sanskrit for "the act of killing a Brahmin". Hindus consider this act to be a major sin, even more then ordinary murder...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vac: Encyclopedia - Vac
Vak or Vac IPA [va:c] (stem vāc-, nominative vāk) is the Sanskrit word for "speech", "voice", "talk", or "language". Personified, Vak i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Grihastha: Encyclopedia - Grihastha
Grihastha - Pronunciation. 'Gri' as the 'Gru' in 'Gruel' 'Has' as the 'Hus' in 'Husk' 'tha' as in 'thaw' Grihastha - Word Root. Thi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Puja: Encyclopedia - Puja
The term puja is also used to refer to certain ceremonies performed by Buddhists on holy days. Pūjā (alternative transliteration pooja,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedic Priesthood: Encyclopedia - Vedic Priesthood
The Vedic priesthood is the collective term for the priests of the Vedic religion. Known as purohita, the priests are divided into severa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brihaspati: Encyclopedia - Brihaspati
In Hindu mythology, Brihaspati (also known as Brahmanaspati) is the guru of the Devas and the chief nemesis of Shukracharya, the guru of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yajna: Encyclopedia - Yajna
In Hinduism, Yajna or Yagya यज्ञ(Sanskrit yajñá "worship, prayer, praise; offering, oblation, sacrifice") is a Vedic ritual of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lotus Position: Encyclopedia - Lotus Position
The Lotus position (Sanskrit: Padmasanam -- "lotus posture") is a cross-legged sitting posture which originated in representations and me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Itihasa: Encyclopedia - Itihasa
Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad G�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jagaddhatri: Encyclopedia - Jagaddhatri
The Goddess Jagaddhatri is the form of the Mahadevi that supports the World. Jagaddhatri is formed from the two Sanskrit roots - Jagad is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dayananda Saraswati: Encyclopedia - Dayananda Saraswati
Swami Dayananda Saraswati (दयानन्‍द सरस्‍वती) was born in Tamil Nadu. He became a swami as a young man an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Devi: Encyclopedia - Devi
Commonly known as Devi (goddess), Vaishnodevi (देवी, Devī in Hindi and Sanskrit) is the Divine Mother of Hinduism. Some of her o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Durvasa: Encyclopedia - Durvasa
In Hinduism, Durvasa is an ancient sage, who was known for his short temper. Maledictions or curses he gave in his rage (known as SHRAAPA...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gopuram: Encyclopedia - Gopuram
Gopuram or gopura, a prominent feature of the Hindu temple architecture of South India, is the rising tower at the entrance of a temple. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harivamsa: Encyclopedia - Harivamsa
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Murti: Encyclopedia - Murti
Murtis (singular Murti, also spelled Murthi or Murthy) refers to deities or images used by Hindus and also by some Mahayana Buddhists dur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mimamsa: Encyclopedia - Mimamsa
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic The main objective of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parikshita: Encyclopedia - Parikshita
Parikshita is in the Mahabharata epic the successor of Yudhisthira to the throne of Hastinapura. Alternate spellings of his name are Pari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parvati: Encyclopedia - Parvati
Parvati (Sanskrit/Hindi पार्वती Pārvatī), sometimes spelled as Parvathi and Parvathy, is a goddess in Hinduism She is al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Matsya Purana: Encyclopedia - Matsya Purana
It’s the sixteenth purana. During the period of mahapralaya, Lord Vishnu had taken Matsya avatar (fish incarnation) to save the seeds o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajarshi: Encyclopedia - Rajarshi
Rajarshi or Rajarishi (from Sanskrit rajan "king" + rishi) is in Hinduism and Hindu mythology, a royal saint and rishi. Rajarshi - Order....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sarayu: Encyclopedia - Sarayu
The Sarayu was a river in ancient India, flowing beside the ancient city of Ayodhya, located in the modern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rishyasringa: Encyclopedia - Rishyasringa
In Indian and Hindu mythology, Rishyasringa ('horned rishi' in Sanskrit) was a boy born with the horns of a deer. His father was the rish...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sampradaya: Encyclopedia - Sampradaya
In Hinduism, a Sampradaya is a tradition encompassing a common philosophy but embracing many different schools, groups, or guru lineages ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saligrama: Encyclopedia - Saligrama
Image:Shaligrama.jpg The Saligrama or Shaligrama is the most sacred stone worshipped by Vaishnavas and is worshipped as a from of Lord Vi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharmic Rituals After Death: Encyclopedia - Dharmic Rituals After Death
The rituals prescribed in Dharmic religions after the death of a human being, for his or her peace and ascent to heaven are: Niravapanja...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Upanayana: Encyclopedia - Upanayana
The Upanayana is a Hindu samskara for children of the three highest castes. It is the beginning of serious study with a guru and also mea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tvashtri: Encyclopedia - Tvashtri
Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad G�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bagalamukhi: Encyclopedia - Bagalamukhi
In Hinduism, Bagalamukhi is one of the mahavidyas. Bagalamukhi Devi smashes the devotee's misconceptions and delusions by her cudgel. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yami: Encyclopedia - Yami
Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad G�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yagyas: Encyclopedia - Yagyas
Yagyas (also spelled "yagnas") are ancient Vedic performances, performed in precise manner and time by trained pundits. Each yagya has a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amman Goddess: Encyclopedia - Amman Goddess
Amman is the rural South Indian mother goddess (predominantly in Tamil Nadu). She is usually portrayed with a red-hued face, and cures al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ajivika: Encyclopedia - Ajivika
Ajivika is an anti-Brahminical philosophy, which literally translates to "following an ascetic way of life". The Ajivikas were contempora...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alvars: Encyclopedia - Alvars
The Alvars (pronounced 'aalvaars', and also spelt as 'azhvars' and pronounced 'aazhvaars') are Hindu saint-mystics of antiquity, follower...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmin: Encyclopedia - Brahmin
A Brahmin (pronunciation is Brahmann) is a member of the Hindu priestly caste. The word is related to, but not to be confused with, the H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhagavata Purana: Encyclopedia - Bhagavata Purana
Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jyotirling: Encyclopedia - Jyotirling
A Jyotirling or Jyotirlinga or Jyotirlingam is a shrine where the Hindu God Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Linga o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Satya Yuga: Encyclopedia - Satya Yuga
The Satya Yuga, also called Sat Yuga, Krta Yuga and Krita Yuga in Hinduism, is the "Yuga (Age or Era) of Truth", when humankind is govern...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virasaivism: Encyclopedia - Virasaivism
Virashaivism is a religious movement of Hinduism in India. The adherents are known as Veerashaivas, or more commonly Lingayats. This impo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dhristadyumna: Encyclopedia - Dhristadyumna
Dhristadyumna was the son of Drupada and brother of Draupadi and Shikhandi in the classic epic Mahabharata. He is appointed Commander of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diksha: Encyclopedia - Diksha
In Hinduism, diksha is the ritual of initiation into the worship of some deity by a guru (diksha guru) who bestows mantra(s) and takes th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinmayananda: Encyclopedia - Chinmayananda
Swami Chinmayananda (स्‍वामी चिन्‍मयानन्‍द) (May 8, 1916 - Aug 3, 1993) was born Balakrishna Meno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harihara: Encyclopedia - Harihara
Harihara is a term used to denote the unity of Vishnu and Shiva as one and the same with Hari being the name of Vishnu and Hara that of S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nirguna Brahman: Encyclopedia - Nirguna Brahman
Nirguna Brahman, stresses the Ultimate Truth which exists and pervades through the Universe. It is considered without any form in Advaita...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patañjali: Encyclopedia - Patañjali
Patañjali (Devanāgarī पतञ्जलि) is the compiler of the Yoga Sutra, a major work containing aphorisms on the practical and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mandir: Encyclopedia - Mandir
A Mandir is a Hindu temple. It is usually dedicated to a primary deity, called the presiding deity, and other deities associated with the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rishi: Encyclopedia - Rishi
In Hinduism, a Rishi (ṛṣi) is a sage and/or seer who "heard" (cf. shruti) the hymns of the Vedas from the Supreme Being Brahman while...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prajapati: Encyclopedia - Prajapati
In Hinduism, Prajapati is Lord of Creatures, thought to be depicted on ancient Harappan seals, sitting in yogic posture, with an erection...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aarti: Encyclopedia Ii - Aarti - Aarti In South Indian Temples
In North india, most Aarthis follow the format of 'Om Jai Jagadeesahare' meaning ' Hail Protector of the Universe'. This Aarthi is often ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Divine Light Mission: Encyclopedia Ii - Divine Light Mission - Hindu Traditions In The Dlm Outside India
Professor Eileen Barker refers for more information about the DLM to an article by the student Wim Haan in the Dutch version of her book ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Uraeus: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Uraeus
Uraeus [from Greek ouraios of the tail]   Refers to the sacred serpent of Egypt (aar, aart, aartu in Egyptian); usually only the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diwali: Encyclopedia Ii - Diwali - Date
The date of Diwali is based on the Hindu calendar, which has solar sidereal years and lunar months. It falls in the month of Kartika acco...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Location
Khatu town is situated in the Sikar Dist., Rajasthan, India. Shyamji's temple, constructed of the famous Makrana marble, lies in the hear...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shri Shyam Vinati: Encyclopedia Ii - Shri Shyam Vinati - Request
Shri Shyam Vinati - English Version. Haath Jod Vinati Karoon, Sunajyo Chitta Lagaay| Daas Aa Gayo Sharan Mein, Rakhiyo Isaki Laaj|| Dha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Devotees
There are millions of devotees who worship Shyamji throughout the world. A great number have devoted their whole life to the cause. Their...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Festivals
Image:Nishan Pad Yatra.jpg Shyamji is also worshipped in the form of Lord Krishna. Thus, the vigour in the festivity mood derives its fla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Devotees
There are millions of devotees who worship Shyamji throughout the world. A great number have devoted their whole life to the cause.Their ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Awara Paagal Deewana: Encyclopedia Ii - Awara Paagal Deewana - Characters
Vikrant (Rahul Dev) is the don's treacherous son. In an early scene, he sells a high-tech pistol to a Chinese gang. When his bodyguards t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diwali: Encyclopedia Ii - Diwali - Significance In Hinduism
The festival marks the victory of good over evil. The Sanskrit word Deepavali means array of lights that stands for victory of brightness...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diwali: Encyclopedia Ii - Diwali - Diwali In Sikhism
Sikhs also celebrate Diwali as the period during which the foundation stone for the Golden Temple was laid during in 1577. Diwali (also k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diwali: Encyclopedia Ii - Diwali - Diwali In Jainism
Lord Mahavira, the last of the Jain Thirthankaras, attained Nirvana on this day at Pavapuri. According to Jain tradition the chief discip...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Festivals
Shyamji is also worshipped in the form of Krishna. Thus, the vigour in the festivity mood derives its flavour from the fickle and colourf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diwali: Encyclopedia Ii - Diwali - Diwali In Other Parts Of The World
Diwali is celebrated in various parts of the world, in countries such as Britain, The Netherlands, Suriname, Canada, Guyana, Mauritius, F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Some Popular Names
Khatushyamji's childhood name was Barbareek. His mother and relatives used to call by this name before the name Khatushyamji was given by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Ekadashi / Dwadashi
(Shukla Paksha - 11th & 12 of every month) Ekadashi gains its importance from the fact that Shree Shyamji was born on 11th day of Shu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Accommodation
Although there are no hotels in Khatu, there are a large no. of Dharamshalas and Vishram Grihas (VGs) fully equipped with boarding and lo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Some Popular Names
Khatushyamji's childhood name was Barbareek. His mother and relatives used to call by this name before the name Khatushyamji was given by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Ekadashi / Dwadashi
(Shukla Paksha - 11th & 12 of every month) Ekadashi gains its importance from the fact that Shree Shyamji was born on 11th day of Shu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ahmedabad: Encyclopedia Ii - Ahmedabad - Places Of Interest
The places of interest in Ahmedabad include the Kankaria Lake, Law Garden, Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyad's Mosque, Rani ni Vav, Adalaj Stepwel...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Iv - A
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages IV - A . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article