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Saumyaa Vardhan
Saumyaa Vardhan is the founder of Shubhpuja.com – an Indian platform for authentic Vedic puja services and research worldwide. Awarded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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Raksha Bandhan 2018: Puja Timings, History, Significance of the festivalPremium Story
August 26,2018 12:10:24 PM
In Mahabharata, when the Pandavas and their family were going to the war, the entire family prayed for their welfare and protection. Draupadi tied a sacred thread on the hand of Lord Krishna and Kunti tied it on the hand of her grandson, Abhimanyu.
Sun, Aug 26, 2018
Onam 2018: History, significance and timings of pujaPremium Story
August 25,2018 18:49:14 PM
Onam 2018: The celebration continues for 10 days, beginning with Attham and ending up with Thiruvonam. The public holidays are declared four days before the festival, which is on the day of Uthradom. Know the significance, history and timings of Subh Puja here.
Sat, Aug 25, 2018
Guru Purnima 2018: Why the festival is celebrated, legend, history and all you need to knowPremium Story
July 26,2018 11:05:35 AM
Guru Purnima marks the appearance day of Srila Vyasadeva. It falls every year on the day of Ashadha Shukla Purnima. This year, the festival dedicated to teachers will be observed on July 27.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Decoding Mahamrityunjaya MantraPremium Story
July 05,2018 13:19:42 PM
In Bhagwad Gita (9.34 and 18.65), Lord Krishna mentions that chanting mantras means to offer prayers. Mrityunjaya mantra is found in the oldest Vedic literature, the Rig Veda (7.59.12).
Thu, Jul 05, 2018
Why do we light a lamp during puja?Premium Story
July 04,2018 14:56:01 PM
The burning lamp represents the element of fire. Fire is one of the five principal elements of this material creation (earth, water, fire, sky and air) and it represents purity. Whatever comes in contact with fire is immediately purified, the way impure gold is converted into pure gold.
Wed, Jul 04, 2018
The science behind Adhik maas/Purushottam monthPremium Story
June 13,2018 22:24:13 PM
The immensely pious and auspicious month of Purushottam, also known as Adhika Maas or Mal Mass, is considered dear to the supreme Lord Sri Krishna. Here's the scientific explanation behind it.
Wed, Jun 13, 2018
The Vedic viewpoint of yagyaPremium Story
May 26,2018 19:57:45 PM
The followers of Vedic religion are advised by the Supreme Lord to perform yagya or sacrifices in order to be happy and merry. There are various meanings associated with the word yagya.
Sat, May 26, 2018
Decoding the Gayatri MantraPremium Story
May 24,2018 05:00:33 AM
The Gayatri mantra is one of the well-known mantras. As per the Smarta Brahmanas, the Gayatri mantra is a representative of Suryadev. According to Hari Bhakti Vilasa, the Brahma Gayatri mantra is a prayer to Gayatri Devi, the eternal consort of Sri Vishnu.
Thu, May 24, 2018
What is Adhik maas/Purushottam month?Premium Story
May 16,2018 06:00:27 AM
The glories of Purushottam month are innumerable and are beyond conception. A single month of devotion can award the person with all the necessities of his life and after quitting this body, he will surely ascend to the abode of the Supreme Lord Krishna.
Wed, May 16, 2018
Buddha Purnima 2018: Importance, Significance and History of Vesak DayPremium Story
April 28,2018 06:00:21 AM
On the day of Buddha Purnima, people from various countries visit the holy shrines of Buddha and there are a lot of pilgrims who come to visit his Birth Place and the Mahabodhi Tree.
Mon, Apr 30, 2018Buddha Purnima 2018: Date and muhurat time in India for Vesak dayPremium Story
April 26,2018 05:00:01 AM
This year, the festival of Buddha Purnima falls on April 30, 2018. The timings for prevailing of Purnima Tithi are from 06:37 am on April 29 to 06:27 am on April 30, 2018. This is the time to offer worship to the Buddha.
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
The Vedic viewpoint of MantrasPremium Story
April 25,2018 06:30:30 AM
Mantras are very powerful in themselves and hence, need to be chanted as prescribed. Then only, one can derive real happiness from them. Therefore, any person who seriously desires real happiness must seek a bonafide spiritual master and take shelter under him by initiation.
Wed, Apr 25, 2018
Mantra: An object of scientific researchPremium Story
April 24,2018 20:24:03 PM
One might see a variety of effects of the mantra chanting on an individual. Peace, satisfaction and happiness, being relative and absolute at the same time, are the general final outcomes. Some even make one determined and humble.
Tue, Apr 24, 2018
Sita Navami 2018: Significance and TimingsPremium Story
April 24,2018 15:18:44 PM
The day of Sita Navami holds great significance in Ayodhya, especially in Mithila, where people consider Sita, their own daughter. They say that they belong to her maternal house and hence, are blessed to live in the lands where she appeared.
Tue, Apr 24, 2018
Akshaya Tritiya: Significance of Chandan YatraPremium Story
April 18,2018 12:20:53 PM
The festival of Chandan Yatra starts on Akshaya Tritiya, April 18, 2018. It is celebrated in Vrindavan and Jagannath Puri, whereby the deities of Lord Krishna and his forms are decorated with huge amounts of sandalwood paste, completely covering his entire body in chandan.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
Akshaya Tritiya 2018: Significance, history, importance, puja timingsPremium Story
April 17,2018 19:41:57 PM
Akshaya Tritiya, 2018: Akshay Tritiya generally falls in late April or early May. Mostly it is celebrated on the 108th day of the year. This festival of immortality is equally revered by the Hindu and Jain community and is associated with various traditions and rituals.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
Baisakhi 2018 Date: History, Importance, Significance of the FestivalPremium Story
April 12,2018 16:59:53 PM
Baisakhi 2018: This day is celebrated as the founding day for the Khalsa community, the day on which Guru Gobind Singh invited the people to come forward and get baptized into Sikhism and raise their voice against the cruel Mughal Empire.
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Hanuman Jayanti 2018: History, Importance and SignificancePremium Story
March 31,2018 06:07:22 AM
Hanuman Jayanti is the pious day on which Sri Hanuman descended on earth in order to serve the purpose of his eternal master, Lord Ram. He, being an unalloyed devotee of Sri Ram is revered by all Ram bhakts.
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Devi Durga: The symbolism of feminine strengthPremium Story
March 22,2018 22:07:54 PM
Devi Durga has been glorified in various shastras like Devi Bhagwat Purana. She is considered as a divine potency responsible for keeping this material world in order and decorum.
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Ram Navami 2018: Date, History, Celebrations, SignificancePremium Story
March 15,2018 08:00:52 AM
Ram Navami holds great significance for people who are devout followers of Lord Ramchandra. It is believed that on the auspicious day of Shukla Paksha Navami, at 12 noon, Lord Ramchandra made his divine appearance along with his three brothers, Lakshmana, Bharat and Shatrughna in Ayodhya.
Sun, Mar 25, 2018
Choti Holi 2018: Holika Dahan History, Importance and Mythological RecognitionPremium Story
February 28,2018 20:30:59 PM
Holika or Holi is celebrated as a festival representing the victory of good over evil. This festival commemorates the combined celebration of two different festivals- Choti Holi (Holika Dahan) and Badi Holi (Rangwali Holi/ Dulandi). This year, Choti Holi or Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 1.
Thu, Mar 01, 2018
Maha Shivratri 2018: Puja-Vidhi, Samagri, Timings, All You Need To KnowPremium Story
February 13,2018 14:19:38 PM
The Maha Shivratri prayer cycle is divided into four prahars of three hours each, during which devotees take turns to worship the Shiva Linga using auspicious ingredients (samagri), Rudrabhisheka and chanting mantras.
Wed, Feb 14, 2018
Maha Shivratri 2018: Date, Importance and SignificancePremium Story
February 13,2018 02:51:00 AM
Maha Shivratri 2018: Maha Shivratri is celebrated in various forms depending on the perspective. The worldly person celebrates Maha Shivratri as the anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, while the spiritual person looks at this day as one when Shiva attained victory over all of his enemies.
Wed, Feb 14, 2018
Maha Shivratri 2018: Why is Lord Shiva called Mahadeva?Premium Story
February 12,2018 20:12:28 PM
Maha Shivratri 2018: Shiva is described as Mahadeva as he is propitiated by everyone from the devtas (gods) to the asuras (demons). With Maha Shivratri here, we try and understand Shiva, the god, according to the various Upanishads and Puranas.
Wed, Feb 14, 2018
Vasant (Basant) Panchami 2018: History, Customs and Why it is CelebratedPremium Story
January 20,2018 23:01:18 PM
Vasant Panchami 2018: For years and as per the traditions and customs prevalent, people have been celebrating this day by observing a fast, decorating the deity of Saraswati with garlands and white clothes and offering her yellow items.
Mon, Jan 22, 2018