Introduction:
Since time immemorial, Indians have been giving special significance is given to feeding the needy and deprived. It is believed that by feeding the underprivileged, we not only support someone in need but also add good to our Karma. Similarly, feeding animals are also very ... Views: 2194
The three types of food
Astrology says that our food habits are related to the planets in our birth chart. Bhagavad Gita classifies food into three kinds - Sattvik, Rajasik and Tamasik. The effect of eating these different types of food is mentioned in the Scriptures. Food consists of ... Views: 1572
What does it mean to be a Police Officer?
Police personnel and the armed forces have remained the fascination of many people. Not only men, even women in large numbers dream of wearing the uniform, working in a disciplined environment, and serving the country and its citizens, as police ... Views: 1398
There are 12 zodiac signs in astrology and a person, according to their date and time of birth, will be born under a particular sign. The 12 signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Each sign bestows certain strengths and ... Views: 1346
Can the fiery Leo & the cool Libra get to together? Yes! They would make the ideal couple and an amazing combination. A Leo-Libra is a powerful match that can bring out the positives in each other and has a soulmate potential. Leos are bold and free-spirited and Libras are elegant and sensual. ... Views: 1163
Kundli matching or horoscope matching is a common feature of Indian marriages. This is especially so in the case of arranged marriages which are still the norm in India. In the case of love marriages, matching of the bride and the groom’s Kundli is not always done. If the boy and girl are both ... Views: 1149
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) is the third sign of the Zodiac, and is ruled by Mercury. Its element is Air, and its symbol is the Twins, Castor and Pollux. Geminis are very smart and intelligent. They have the gift of the gab as well as a great sense of humor. Friendly, fun-loving, and outgoing, ... Views: 1129
Purattasi month is one of the holiest months in the Tamil calendar. It is the sixth month of the calendar. The month falls during the period, mid-September to mid-October and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. All Saturdays in this month are believed to be auspicious to worship Lord ... Views: 1095
What is Karthigai Masam?
Karthigai Masam is a most holy month for both Shaiva and Vaishnava devotees. People believe that praying to them in this month brings prosperity. Karthigai Masam is a very special month for Lord Shiva as well. During this month, devotees observe vratham or fast and ... Views: 1076
One of the main rituals performed during Diwali is the Lakshmi Pooja. It is believed that this ritual has the power to to attract Goddess Lakshmi into one’s home. This is a special time to pray to the Goddess. This will ensure that the coming year will be filled with peace, wealth and ... Views: 1066
The literal meaning of Diwali or Deepavali (in Sanskrit) means "a row of lights". It is a five-day festival in most parts of India. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil like most Hindu festivals. Mythology has it that it celebrates the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita from exile to ... Views: 1038
What is Karthigai Masam?
Karthigai Masam, or Karthika month (October-November), is the eighth month in the Tamil calendar and it gets its name from the Nakshatra (star), ‘Krithika.’ In 2019, Karthigai starts on November 17 and ends on December 16. The Mondays in this month are dedicated to ... Views: 1030
Lord Vishnu is one of the Hindu gods who form the Trimurti, along with Brahma and Shiva. Lord Vishnu is the preserver of the universe. In every age, Vishnu incarnates on earth, whenever the forces of evil threaten to overwhelm the world and the rule of Dharma or righteousness. He takes different ... Views: 973
கார்த்திகை சோமவாரம்:
சந்திரனுக்கு சோமன் என்றொரு பெயர் உண்டு. திங்கள் என்றும் சந்திரனைக் கூறுவார்கள். எனவே தான் திங்கட்கிழமையை சோமவாரம் என்று கூறுவார்கள். திங்கள் அன்று சந்திரனின் ஆதிக்கம் நிறைந்து காணப்படும். அதாவது சந்திரனின் ஒளிக்கற்றைகள் சக்தி மிகுந்ததாக ஆற்றல் மிக்கதாக இருக்கும். எனவே ... Views: 953
Amavasai is synonymous with ancestral worship. Also called as Amavasya, it denotes the Moon phase of Amavasai thithi, and remains as the New Moon day of the month.
Thai Amavasai
The Tamil month ‘Thai’ is the period that beings in hope, auspiciousness, promise, and prosperity. In the ... Views: 946
அனுமன் என்ற படத்தின் அர்த்தம்:
சமஸ்கிருதத்தில் "ஹனு" என்பதற்கும் "தாடையும்", "மன்" என்பதற்கு "பெரிதானதது" என்பதால், "ஹனுமன்" என்பதற்கு பெரிய தாடையை உடையவன் என ஒரு பெயர்காரணம் உண்டு. இன்னொரு வழக்கில் "ஹன்" என்பதற்கு "கொன்றவன்", "மானம்" எனபதற்கு "தற்பெருமை" என்பதல், "ஹன்மான்", என்பதற்கு ... Views: 945
நமது இந்து மத கலாசாரத்தில் ஆன்மீக ஈடுபாடும் அதன் மீதான மக்களின் நம்பிக்கையும் அசைக்க முடியாத ஒன்று ஆகும். இறைவழிபாடும், விசேஷமான தினங்களில் விரதம் கடைபிடிக்கும் முறையும் மக்களால் தொன்று தொட்டு பின்பற்றப்பட்டு வருகின்றது. தமிழ் மாதங்கள் மொத்தம் பன்னிரண்டு. அவை ஒவ்வொன்றிற்கும் ஒரு சிறப்பு உண்டு. ... Views: 930
There are 12 zodiac signs in astrology.The time and date of birth of a person determine which zodiac sign they are born under. The sign we are born influences our temperament and personality. Certain zodiac signs give the natives a charming and friendly personality, which makes them well-liked ... Views: 918
Tenth house indicates Raja yoga for Gemini ascendant.
Cancer: Moon and planet Jupiter in the ninth or tenth house are very auspicious for Cancer ascendant. It creates a Trikona Raja Yoga. Know more about Cancer daily horoscope today.
Leo: When Sun and Mars are found in the ninth or tenth ... Views: 913
Numbers can say a lot about us. They can reveal our personalities and the kind of life that we are likely to lead. Such things can be easily gleaned from our date of birth. For example, Number 9 people are courageous and tend to fight for what they think is just or right. They have good ... Views: 906
There are many yogas in astrology. Some are auspicious while others are not. Auspicious Yogas bode well for a person if they are present in the horoscope. Inauspicious Yogas, however, can create all kinds of problems. Kaal sarpa dosh is an inauspicious Yoga formed by the placement of the malefic ... Views: 896
Being the capital city of the nation and a bustling metropolis, life in Delhi is very fast-paced and stress-inducing. In order to find some respite in this hectic life, residents of Delhi are seeking ways to find some relaxation and mental peace. There are many options which serve this purpose. ... Views: 878
Astrology and Numerology
Many systems are used to predict the future. The popular among these are Astrology and Numerology. Both have been used for centuries. However, many are not aware of the connections between these two systems. Astrology looks at the position of the planets at the time ... Views: 872
Introduction: The legend of Lord Muruga is well known. He has an important position in the Hindu pantheon and a lot of devotees across the globe. Lord Muruga is described as the God Head, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Devas’ army. He is one of the most handsome Gods, and hence the name ... Views: 867
You may have a friend who is ready to sleep overnight in front of a store so that they can be the first in line to get their hands on the latest tech product And they probably never take their eyes off from their phone or tablet. It is quite possible that your friend was born under a Zodiac ... Views: 864
There is no way anybody can progress in life, unless their karma is cleared. If you have good karma, everything would happen on its own. You would have been born in a royal family, with a tremendous amount of resources, private jets and so on and so forth. But unfortunately, most people are not ... Views: 863
Introduction:
The advent of the internet has brought about a lot of changes in the last two decades. There are several astrologers online who have taken the internet by storm. They have been guiding people through their services. The demand and reputation of these astrologers and the ... Views: 856
Cancer: The Intuitive One
Element: Water
Quality: Cardinal
Ruling Planet: Moon
Date range: June 21st to July 22nd
Imaginative, Emotional, and Intuitive is the best way to describe Cancer in a nutshell. It is the fourth sign of the Zodiac wheel, and its ruling planet is the ... Views: 849
Our happiness and well-being depend on our relationships. In our lifetime, we form many kinds of relationships. The significant people in our lives are parents, spouse, children, friends, relatives, etc. All of us crave happy and harmonious relationships with those who are dear to us. But this ... Views: 849
மகா சிவராத்திரி
சிவபெருமானுக்காகவே அர்ப்பணிக்கப் பட்டுள்ள புண்ணிய தினம், மகா சிவராத்திரி ஆகும். சிவ பூஜை செய்வதற்கும், அவரை வணங்கி, மகிழ்வித்து, அவரிடமிருந்து வரங்கள் பல பெறுவதற்கும் மிகவும் ஏற்ற நாளாக இது விளங்குகிறது.
சிவனுக்குரிய இரவுப் பொழுதாகிய மகா சிவராத்திரி என்பது, பல நன்மைகளை ... Views: 846
Scorpio and Sagittarius are ruled by the elements, water, and fire, respectively. At first sight, it may seem that they are not compatible signs for a couple in love. However, they have things in common too, and if they are willing to make a few adjustments, they can have a good relationship. ... Views: 843
The 10th House of the horoscope is known as the Karma Sthana, the House of the job or career. This House rules over the vocation that a person follows in his or her lifetime. This also denotes the various influences that can impact the career choices and indicates the line of the profession that ... Views: 842
Food for the Soul
There are times in life when we are wandering around, a little lost, a little apprehensive of where we are heading, of what tomorrow brings, how to react, or closer to the moment, what to do in the ‘now’. Most of the time, we need to unclutter our minds and collective ... Views: 838
Karthigai Masam (October – November) is a very holy month for Hindus in India. Many festivals are observed in this month which is special for both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. People also observe vrathams during this month to propitiate the gods.
Festivals in Karthigai Masam
Yama ... Views: 834
Diwali is a very important Indian festival. It is celebrated across the nation with great fanfare. Also called the “Festival of Lights”, Diwali 2019 is a 5-day celebration. On this occasion, friends and families reunite, light earthen lamps (diyas) in their homes, feast on sweets, exchange ... Views: 829
The one question that most people are obsessed about is: How to attract money? This is not wrong, for money is required to live a good life. What is wrong is in thinking that money is an end in itself. The acquisition of money comes with its own laws. When these laws are observed in letter and ... Views: 821
Introduction:
Masik Karthigai is a special monthly festival, greatly admired by Tamil people. According to the Tamil calendar, it is a religious observance of the eminent festivity. It is a festival of lights, gleams and brightness all around, celebrated monthly to worship and praise Lord ... Views: 816
American psychologist, Howard Gardener, says that there are nine types of intelligence. Each individual may have a different combination of all these nine intelligences, making them unique. However, most people may remain unaware that they possess multiple intelligences for much of their ... Views: 804
How Astrology Was Born
Different cultures have their own systems of astrology. Since ancient times, human beings have sought explanations in the skies for events that happened on earth. They observed that the movements of the celestial bodies corresponded with earthly happenings. Astrology as ... Views: 800
Of late, Black Friday is taken as an ideal day for shopping. It is also an auspicious day to save money as Black Friday deals are very attractive In India, Christmas shopping and New Year shopping are timed around Black Friday for this reason. There will be offers galore for Black Friday and ... Views: 797
திருமணப் பொருத்தம்
பொதுவாக, திருமணத்திற்காக ஒரு ஆணுக்கும், பெண்ணிற்கும் இடையே 10 பொருத்தங்கள் பார்க்கப்படுகின்றன. பண்டைய காலங்களில் 20 திருமணப் பொருத்தங்கள் பார்க்கப்பட்டு வந்ததாகவும், காலப் போக்கில் அது 11 ஆகக் குறைந்தாகவும் சொல்லப்படுகிறது. ஜாதகப் பொருத்தம் பார்த்து முடிவு செய்யப்படும் ... Views: 795
Father’s Day is held every year to celebrate fathers and fatherhood. In popular culture, it is often seen that mothers and motherhood take center stage. There are any number of quotes about mothers, enough books have been written about a mother’s love and sacrifices, and plenty of movies have ... Views: 787
Thai Amavasai is regarded as one of the most auspicious occasions for remembering our ancestors and worshipping them.
‘Amavasai’ Day and ‘Thai’ Month
Amavasya or Amavasai is the New Moon day. The Sanskrit word ‘Ama Vasya’ carries the meaning ‘to dwell together.’ Our traditional month is ... Views: 787
Money Matters
Money remains one of the most fundamental necessities of life. One cannot hope for a decent living on earth, unless one has at least reasonable funds at his command, for meeting the basic needs of himself and family.
But there are times when people are unable to make enough ... Views: 783
Vedic astrology is part of India’s ancient and traditional knowledge. Many Hindus in India use Vedic Astrology for many reasons. They consult astrologers to get married, start a new business, move into a new house, go abroad, construct a building, etc. Nowadays, parents-to-be even seek ... Views: 775
In many Hindu households in India, there is still a tradition of getting up at sunrise and offering water to the Sun. This is called Sun salutation. The belief is that this ritual, which has been followed faithfully for generations, gives one positive energy and helps to make one’s day better. ... Views: 773
Janmashtami celebrates the birthday of Lord Krishna who was the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu took ten incarnations to rid the world of darkness and evil forces. Krishna was born as the son of the Yadava prince, Vasudeva and his wife, Devaki, who was the sister of the tyrant king, ... Views: 763
Onam is the biggest festival in the southern state of Kerala, known as God’s own country. It is celebrated to welcome the legendary ruler, King Mahabali, who returns to his land once, every year, to see his subjects and enquire about their welfare. During the 10-day festival, many traditional ... Views: 761
If you're interested in Astrology, you may already know some basic facts about your sign. If you are a Gemini, you may know that you have a sense of humor. And if you're an Aries, you may be aware that you have a short fuse. But there are some fascinating facts about your zodiac sign that you ... Views: 759
2021 Predictions for Cancer
Cancer Moon Sign/Kataka Rasi natives are very sensitive, sentimental, and imaginative. They are emotional and empathetic. They love to nurture others. They have sudden changes of mood as the Moon rules their sign. They are shy and get hurt easily. Home and family ... Views: 750