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Sri Mukambika Mahadeva Hindu Shrine (SMMHS) is located in Eugene. Mukambika Devi is an incarnation of Durga, Laxmi and Sarswati. She is a powerful deity known to grant the wishes of her faithful. Sri Mukambika Devi arrived in Eugene during Navaratri on October 15, 2007. SMMHS was established on May 16, 2010 in Eugene at […]
Antyeshti Sanskaar: Antyesti or Hindu funeral rites, also referred to as Antim Sanskar, is an important Sanskara, sacrament of Hindu society. Extensive texts of such rites are available, particularly in the Garuda Purana. There is wide inconsistency in theory and practice, and the procedures differ from place to place. The Antyeshti Sanskaar is the last […]
Godh Bharai/Shrimantam Sanskar: The Punsvan Sanskar (Baby Showers) Performed during the period of pregnancy, invoking blessings for Divine protection for his/her bright future. Generally performed Ganesha Puja with chanting of mantras during a Puja strengthens health development of the gross (physical), subtle (mental) and astral (conscious) body of the child. Godh Bharai is a ceremony […]
The house we live in is not an object made of brick and mortar but an entity with the “grih pravesh” or the spirit of the house dwelling in it. A house becomes a home when the residents of the house quell the spirits, purify the environment by reverberation of the mantras and the smoke […]
Engagement Ceremony Puja: 1) Sankalpa, Poonyahvachanam and Ganesha Puja 2) Request by the Groom’s father for the bride’s hand for his son. Bride’s father’s approval. 3) Bride’s father and his daughter propose the marriage at the appropriate Muhurtam. 4) Groom’s father and his son reconfirm the proposal. 5) Bride worships Shachi for the success of […]
Yamagandam Timings: Sunday: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Monday: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM Thursday: 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM Friday: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Saturday: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM About Yama Kandam / Yamagandam: Yamagandam Timings is considered a inauspicious […]
Gulika Kalam or Kuligai Kalam is another synchronization set in Hindu astrology and has a duration of 90 minutes a day calculated between sunrise and sunset. It is believed that any activity performed during Kuligai or Gulika Kalam will be repeated over and over again. It is best to prevent Kuligai Kalam from undertaking important […]
In Hindu Vigyan, Rahu Kaal is one of the 8 segments of the day and is considered an unfavorable period in Indian astrology because of its association with the evil Rahu. The segments are calculated by taking the total time between sunrise and sunset, at a given location, and then dividing this time by 8. […]
This type of shradha should be performed on the person’s detath day according to the Hindu calendar. It should be Hindu month in Krishna or Shukla Paksha and tithi. Example: Krishna Paksha saptami thiti. Portland Balaji Temple Hiranya Shradha Pooja List: 1) Rice 2) Dal (1 to 3 verities) 3) Black sesame seeds 4) Jageery […]
60th or 80th Birthday items List: Turmeric powder 1 Packet Kumkum 1 Packet Betel leaves 20 Betel nuts 20 Dry dates 20 Sandalwood powder 1 tin Camphor 1 Packet Incense sticks 1 Packet Flowers Flower garlands 2 Fruits any variety Coconuts 5 kalasas 3 Small idol of Lord Mrutyumjaya 1 Iron pan (bandlee) 1 Sesame […]
