Simantonnayana / Simanta / Godhbharai Simantonnayana, also called Simanta or Simantakarana, Seemantonnayan sanskaar (The ritual for the mental development of foetus) ‘Seemant’ – this vernacular word literally means brain, while ‘Utnayan’ literally means development. Another meaning literally means “parting the hair upwards”. This is one of the Shodasha Smaskara/Sanskaar. The significance of the ritual is […]
Aksharabhyasa / Hate Kori: Aksharabhyasam is a auspicious religious ritual which is performed to signify starting education to the child. Generally, this ritual is performed when the child completes two years of age and is in its 3rd year. As the mind of the child develops and is keen to learn various things in the […]
Kalabhairav Jayanti Kalabhairav Jayanti also known as ‘Mahakaal Bhairavashtami’ is dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fearsome form of Lord Shiva. It is observed on the ‘ashtami’ (8th day) of the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (the period of waning phase of moon) during the Hindu lunar month of ‘Kartik’. In the Gregorian calendar, this date corresponds to […]
Masik Shivratri Masik Shivratri once in every lunar month. Masik Shivratri is celebrated on the 13th night or 14th day of each month, during the ‘Krishna Paksha’(waning moon). It has a significance in the Astrological sense that energy is naturally moving upwards (Urdva), Though there are many legends and beliefs regarding Masik Shivratri celebrations, it […]
Ayushya Homam or Ayush Sukta Havan Ayushya Homam or Ayush Sukta Havan is done to worship the God of life (Ayur Devta). It grants longevity and better health. By doing Ayushya Homam or Yagna, one gets long life blessings from Ayur Devatha. The word Ayush means age and the one who wants to live a […]
Lakshmi Kubera Puja & Havan Lakshmi is consort of Lord Narayana, She along with Lord Kubera dispose of money to devotees when they offer sincere prayer towards them. Goddess Lakshmi is a manifestation of wealth, fortune & prosperity. It is believed that Lakshmi Devi protects devotees from financial worries and removes money-associated woes. Worshipping Devi […]
Dhanvantari Puja and Havan Bhagawan Dhanvantari the lord of Ayurveda appeared on the day of Dhanteras, carrying a pot of amrit (nectar) in his hand. He was the doctor of devtas in all the three worlds and is also known as the manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Dhanvanthri is the 12th incarnation of Mahavishnu. He […]
Saraswati Puja and Havan Mata Saraswati is Goddess dressed in pure white, seated on a white lotus, symbolizing Sattwa Guna or purity, discrimination for true knowledge, insight and wisdom. She not only embodies knowledge but also the experience of the highest reality. Goddess Maa Saraswati is the fountain head of all learning and art forms. […]
Annaprashan Sanskar (first rice-eating ceremony) Annaprashan is a ritual to celebrate the introduction of solid food in a child’s diet. ‘Anna’ refers to food or rice, and “Prashan” means ‘to consume’. This ceremony is usually performed in the sixth month of a baby. It marks the first solid food consumed by a child. The objective […]
Navagraha Puja & Homa / Havan The Navagraha Homa / Havan is performed to invoke the blessings of the nine planets who govern your life. The placement of the 9 planets in your birth chart indicates your karma and the level of success or failure you will enjoy in your life. At times, there are […]