Rituals after death as per Hinduism - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
Rituals after death : Often, when the prān (vital energy) leaves the gross body, the mouth remains open, and through this open mouth, putrefying waves from the dead body spread into the environment. By pouring Gangājal and placing tulsī (basil) leaves in the mouth, Sattva waves from the Universe get attracted to these sāttvik objects placed in the mouth. This brings about disintegration of ...
12 Jyotirlinga - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
11. Rameshwaram. Setubandh, near Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. 12. Ghrushneshwar (Ghrushnesh) Verul, District Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Note 1 – Variation : Baidyanathdham, Jharkhand. Note 2 – Variation : Almora, Uttar Pradesh. The twelve Jyotirlingas are the body and the Jyotirlinga at Pashupatinath in Kathamandu (Nepal) is the head over this body.
Rituals to be performed after cremation till the 13th day after death
On the 13 th day, Pathēya shrāddha is performed and ritual of Nidhanshanti is performed. All the near and dear ones should be invited and served a sweet meal. In today’s times, this ritual is performed on the 12 th day itself. 6. Inviting everyone on the 13 th day for a …
Stories With A Moral Archives - Hinduism for Kids
Importance of good conduct. Virtuous or good conduct is the basis of our life. Good conduct means moral and righteous conduct. The Gods also stay with those who have good conduct, and since the Gods are with them, their life also becomes blissful. From this story we will learn how Lakshmi, charity etc. stay with a virtuous person.
Frequently asked Questions on Shradh ceremony
This shradh need not be performed after the death of her husband. In this shradh, a married woman is offered a meal and is gifted clothes and a coconut. 9. Matamaha shradh (Shradh of the maternal grandfather, performed by the son) A son, while his father is alive, can perform the shradh of his maternal grandfather.
Vande Mataram : The National Song of India - Hindu Janajagruti …
Author Shri. Sanjay Mulye. ‘Vande Mataram’ is well known as the National Song of our country. In this song, the two words ‘Vande Mataram’ have achieved major importance. These are the only words that many freedom fighters remembered while being sentenced to rigorous punishments in Court or being hanged to death.
Ganesh Visarjan (Immersion of Idol of Shri Ganesh) and underlying ...
An important point regarding the immersion of Shri Ganesh Idol is that the divinity infused in the mud Idol by consecration cannot remain in it beyond one day. This means, that no matter when the Ganesh Idol is immersed, the divinity in it is already lost on the second day. Hence, it is most appropriate in all aspects to immerse the Idol of any ...
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Gudi Padwa) - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
Introduction. Gudi Padwa, the first Holy festival which marks the beginning of the New Year, new month and new day for the Hindus falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. ( [festival_date festival=gudipadwa]) It is known as Gudhi Padwa (in Maharashtra), Ugadi (in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh). [In other parts of country it is celebrated during Nau Roz ...
Rituals to be performed prior to and during cremation of a dead …
Other married women should apply haldī (turmeric) and kumkum to the dead married woman. N. Place the dead body on a mat or a mattress. Cover the entire body (except the feet) with one single plain white cloth. Leave the feet uncovered. Tear off a portion of the cloth that is covering the face and expose the face.
Importance of Diet and Rules regarding Normal Diet
This satisfaction pacifies Deity Brahma in the form of body. Hence, in the great Hindu culture this holy act has been termed as ‘ yadnya-karma ’ by the Sages. Three steps of eating food in ‘ yadnya-karma ’ are : Smaran : Bhagawat-chintan (Remembering God) Bharan : Filling. Havan : This activity generates energy necessary for functioning.