Touching another with the feet is considered an act of fault. Why is this so?
Man is considered the temple of the Lord who makes life more beautiful and beautiful.…
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Why do we Wear Tilak – Pottu – Bottu on Forehead
The tilak – pottu – Bottu invokes a feeling of holiness in the user and…
Why do we Prostrate Before Parents and Elders
Indians prostrate/Sashtanga Namaskaram themselves before their parents, elders, teachers, and noble souls by touching their…
Why do we do Namaste
Indians greet each other with namaskar/Namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of…
Why do we Have a Prayer Room In our House
Most Indian houses have a prayer room or altar. A lamp is lit and the…
Why do we light a lamp
In almost every house in India, a lamp is lit every day before the altar…
Lord Shiva Different Abhishekams and there Uses
In all Temple Devotees and the priests perform Abhishekam with milk, Yogurt (curd), Honey, Ghee,…
Vinayaka Swamy Body Meaning | Pillayar Swami | Shri Ganesh Symbolism
The head of Lord Ganesh represents the Atma (the soul or ultimate reality), while his…
Makara Sankranti or Makara Sankranti or Maghi or Sankranti or Pongal
In 1000 AD, Makara Sankranti was on December 31 and now it falls on January…
Dhanurmasa
ABOUT DHANURMASA / Marghasirsha / Margazhli. Why this month is known as Dhanur Masa? The…