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Why do we fast on Ekadesi days? Hi, This post is about the importance of fasting on Ekadasi (11th day of moon cycle). Now, it is an age old practice for Indians to observe a fast (vrat) on Ekadasi days. Ekadasi is 11th day of the moon cycle, both from the full moon and from the new moon (equidistant). I came across an interesting legend from the Padma Purana, which describes the relevance of Ekadasi. I am giving a brief description below: Jaimini Rishi, a renowned sage, once became inquisitive about the Ekadasi vrat. He asked the great sage Vyas about the same. Vyas said that initially, when the world was manifested, Lord Vishnu created a demonic creature (Papa-Purush) that was the embodiment of all types of sins. This was done in order to punish all evil human beings. Subsequently, he also created Yamaraj, so that anyone who sinned (signs of Papa-Purush in him) would be punished and sent to Yamalok.  On a visit to Yamlok, Lord Vishnu noticed the miseries of the people liv...

Why do Hindu Temples have Water Tanks? Temple Tanks are an essential part of every large Hindu temple. In fact, every village/town/city definitely has a temple that has a sizable temple tank. But why does every temple need to have one? Conventional beliefs hold that the water of a temple tank is holy and has cleansing properties. The water acts as a cleanser, and people believe that it washes away their sins. So, it is an unwritten rule to take a dip in the temple tank before offering prayers to the presiding deity, thus purifying onself. Also, the during the festive season, the deity is taken aboard a boat and given a trip around the tank. But in actuality, the water tanks serve as a useful reservoir to help people tide over water scarcity. It should be noted that any such large area of stored water adds to the water table. So by installing a tank in each temple, the entire surrounding area's water level is significantly improved. Further, water...

Significance of Tree/Plant Worship Hello everyone, Tree worship is an integral part of Hinduism. Underlying the central concept that God exists in eveything, trees are held in a special esteem as they provide food, oxygen, shelter, etc. From ages, we have been worshipping certain kinds trees and plants and attributing each one of them to be the favourite of a particular God. But as is known, Hinduism never did anything without a solid scientific background, and this is valid in this regard also. Let us discuss the beneficial properties of each of these special sacred plants: 1)  Tulsi (Basil - Ocimum basilicum) : On top of the list of our sacred plants is Tulsi or Basil, as it is known in the western world. It is believed to be Lord Vishnu's consort, and is thus an inseparable part of any Puja to Lord Vishnu. Tulsi has several medicinal propeties, which include action against: 1)Common cold 2)Headaches 3)Malaria 4)Skin diseases 5)Respiratory disorders 6)Cho...

Hi  there, There are various legends associated with the Tulsi plant, and therefore, I will just touch upon the most widespread one briefly before moving on to the scientific part: Vrunda/Vrinda was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, and was married to an Asura Jalandhar. To protect her Suhaag (Husband), she always prayed that no harm ever come to her husband, even though he was a tyrant. But when Jalandhar was finally killed in a battle with Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu took pity on her. On the request of the other Gods, he took Jalandhar's form and stayed with Vrinda. When she came to know this, Vrinda became enraged and cursed Lord Vishnu to turn into a stone (Saligram). She also fell dead, and a plant (Tulsi) emerged from her. Since then, the "Tulsi Vivah" has been carried on in Hindu homes, where a "Saligram" is married to a "Tulsi" plant. The below photo shows Lord Saligram (black stone), the Tulsi plant and a rare right-faced conch (Shankh). ...

why they or Bhagavatji don't get the guts to attack media by telling that 'now, u find the courage to show my clips what i say day and night, why not same courage to show what Akbarudduin said? is he ur most liked pet? u have not even reported it! so, just shut up! u have no morality to attack us what we said , at least not to that gravity what Akbaruddion said!" i have never noticed , RSS has challenged medias hypocrisy, never went offensive but always seen as defensive and trying to explain like a looser! such a big organization, if muslims wud have got, they wud have ruled India by this time but RSS, being pseudo secular has become just an another supportive face of congress and not using their youth power to bring a revolution, not even commented against Akbaruddin, shame to RSS, better muslim shud take over it! there is no requirement for its existence for hindu as its totally powerless! After Bal Thararay, nobody is their to counter muslims atrocit...

Kolkata: Mega RSS Convention on Jan 11-13 A 3-day mega RSS gathering to be held at Kolkata of West Bengal on January 11, 12 & 13 -2013 in which RSS leaders including Sarasanghachalak Mohan Bhagawat, Sarakaryavah Suresh (Bhaiyaji) Joshi will participate. After a gap of twenty years, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its three-day youth gathering (Tarun Samavesh) in West Bengal from January 11. The workshop will be held at Gayeshpur in Nadia district. In 1992, the RSS had held its workshop in the same Gayeshpur area for the last time . January 12 of 2013 happens to be the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who hailed from West Bengal, the RSS convention on the same day came as a combo for patriotic citizens of West Bengal. Krishanu Mitra, RSS official told on Wednesday that the gathering  will be inaugurated at the Goshala ground in Gayeshpur by the R...

Mumbai, December 06, 1992:  The ‘Yuva Puraskar 2012 Selection Committee’ has decided to select the nomination of Dr. Prasad Deodhar (Village Zarap, Dist. Sindhudurg, Maharashtra) for ‘Prof. Yashwantrao Kelkar Yuva Puraskar 2012’. This selection has been made  to recognize  his remarkable work in “ Sustainable Rural Development through People’s Movement “ after considering the nominations of several other social workers engaged in the social welfare activities in various fields across the country . Dr Devdhar will be felicitated with the Prof Yashwantrao Kelkar Yuva Award of 2012 in a special function in the National Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad held on 28 th   December 2012 at Patna, Bihar.   This award is given in the memory of Late Prof. Yeshwantrao Kelkar whose contribution was like a foundation stone to build up and flourish ABVP , the world’s largest student organization. This award has bee...

Indore, November 27, 2012:  In a mammoth RSS gathering, around 70,000 RSS volunteers are expected to take part, in which RSS Sarasanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat will address on January 6 at super corridor at Indore. Addressing media persons here on Monday, Prant Sanghachalak (Malwa region) Ashok Sohani said the event aims to infuse self confidence among volunteers. “The magnitude of the event, which is going to be addressed by the Sarsanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat, aims to inculcate confidence among people,” said Sohani adding that the programme would start at 2 pm on January 6. The volunteers would report at the venue by around 12.30 pm. “The function would get over by 4.30 pm soon after the address of RSS chief.”     The RSS volunteers would have to register themselves, while no registration is required for common people. On whether chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been invited for the programme, Sohani ...

Anekal Bangalore December 11, 2012:  Veteran leader of VHP and the strong man of Ayodhya Movement, Ashok Singhal has hinted a mass movement in immediate future by which construction of Ram Mandir will be completed at Sri Ram Janmabhoomi of Ayodhya. Inaugurating a religious ceremony, The ‘Srinivas Kalyanotsav’ at Anekal, the outskirt of Bangalore on Dec 10, Monday evening, Ashok Singhal said “The new dates related to Ayodhya movement will be decided and declared during the Maha Kumbh Mela to be held in February. The Sant Sammelan will be held during the Kumbh, which will decide about the construction of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya “.   “Ram Mandir will be constructed at Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi in an immediate future.  No need to doubt about construction of Ram Mandir there. If the central government gives permission or not we (VHP) are determined for the construction of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. Mandir vaheen banayaenge” sa...

Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra Dec 11, 2012:  After a successful Padayatra in Tamilnadu’s Kanyakumari, Kerala, Karnataka and Goa, now Maharashtra became the 5th state to receive  RSS Pracharak Sitarama Kedilaya’s Bharat Parikrama Yatra on its 125th day. Bharat Parikrama Yatra today entered Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. RSS functionaries, Villagers, well wishers welcomed Bharat Parikrama Yatra with traditional folk style. (The dates/schedule of Yatra in Maharashtra will be updated later. Details awaited.) In Goa, Bharat Parikrama Yatra has spent a non-stop 13 days from November 28 to December 10. The Yatra entered Goa, ending non-stop 45days of Parikrama Yatra in Karnataka, through Loyale village of Goa. According organisational geographic classification, Goa happens to be Konkan Pranth of Paschim Kshethra. Top RSS functionaries Aniruddh Ranade, Kshethreeya Seva Pramukh for Paschim Kshethra which includes Maharashtra and Goa, Sudhi...

    December 31st, 2012, 11:49 am Rashtra Sevika  Samiti Pradhan Karyalaya – Devi Ahlya Mandir Dhantoli, Nagpur 12 Phone – 0712-2442097, Fax- 0712-2423852 ************************** Rashtra Sevika Samiti expresses its deep condolences over the  most tragic death of ‘Damini’ a prey  of hoary beast like lust of unsocial elements. Samiti also expresses its concern for such a dreadful wave making  women of this country very insecured. We share with the family of the concerned young girl in their hour of extreme sorrow. Samiti appeals to every section of the society to be on guard so that no repeatation  of such shameful incidence would take place. All of us must remember Swami Vivekananda ‘s  words  that  ’ Indian woman is not only a woman, she is a mother, first. Indian woman should bring up their children whether  a girl  or a boy  in right way....

  Following is the letter which Shri Varun Gandhi (Member  of Parliament) has written to Shri Nitin Gadkari, President, Bharatiya Janata Party, asking for review of the Party position on reservation of Promotion Bill in the Parliament. Respected Adhyakshji, As someone who is sensitive and committed to social equality and the concerns of India, I believe you would be the correct person to understand my concerns about the reservation of Promotion Bill brought into Parliament.   I have seen personally the good work you have undertaken for the benefit of farmers and the rural youth in your home State. It is therefore with great expectation that I am writing to you regarding the issue of reservation in promotions. We have inherited a system in which one person in government can negatively affect the lives of many. Therefore it is imperative that we not compromise on merit and seniority in government promotions. The implications of this Bill will ...

  वास्तव में सरसंघचालक मोहन भागवत ने क्या कहा ? January 6th, 2013, 10:42 am Silchar: राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ के सरसंघचालक डा. मोहन भागवत के कथित वक्तव्य पर मीडिया में बड़ा विवाद चल रहा है। वास्तव में डा. भागवत ने क्या कहा यह जानने का प्रयास  किया। फलस्वरूप जिस कार्यक्रम में डा.भागवत का वह कथित वक्तव्य आया उस कार्यक्रम का वीडियो रिकार्डिंग  प्राप्त हुआ।  असम के सिल्चर में प्रबुद्ध नागरिकों के साथ हुए वार्तालाप कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित एक सज्जन ने डा. भागवत से प्रश्न पूछा, ‘‘ये जो इंडिया में आजकल जो अट्रॉसिटीज अगेन्स्ट विमेन, रेप्स, मॉलेस्टेशन बढ़ रहे है, इनमें हिंदुओंपर ज्यादा अत्याचार होते दिख रहे है। यह हिन्दुओंका मानोबल नष्ट करने का प्रयास लग रहा है। इसके संदर्भ में आपके क्या विचार हैं?’’ इस प्रश्न के उत्तर में डा. भागवत ने कहा – ‘‘इंडिया में जो यह घट रहा है, बढ़ रहा है वह बहुत खतरनाक और अश्लाघ्य है। लेकिन ये भारत में नहीं है। यह इंडिया में है। जहां इंडिया नहीं है, केवल भारत है वहां ये बातें नही होती, आज भी। जिसने...

From Saroj Sharma in Gandhinagar IT was a coronation fit for the country’s tallest leader. Amidst lusty roars of “PM,PM — desh ka neta kaisa ho, Narendra Modi jaisa ho” from supporters and karyakartas of the BJP, the Gujarat Chief Minister was sworn in for his fourth consecutive term as the elected head of the country’s most developed and industrialized state on Dec 26.     Dressed in an off-white half sleeve kurta and churidar Modiji took the oath of office and secrecy at a spectacular star-spangled  function organized in the heart of Ahmedabad. A galaxy of stars from the political firmament, Bollywood and industry chieftains  descended to Ahmedabad for the hour-long function which took place in Sardar Patel Stadium in the city. Given Modiji’s superlative track record in leading Gujarat over the past decade to new heights of prosperity and enviable development and the thumping mandate he has secured for the third time in a row ...

Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh January 01, 2013: In a news that awakens, 139 Christians from 34 families returned to Hinduism in a Paravartan* Ceremony held at Nalgonda of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, December 30, 2012. From 34 families, a total 139 people from 4 villages of Damaracherla and Nereduchela mandals. After receiving Hindu Deeksha, they returned to Hinduism from Christianity, who were victims of Conversion, said a VHP Functionary.     The Paravartan (* A religious programme where the converted people returns to Hinduism) ceremony was organised by Vishwa Hindu Parishat, held in historical Agastestswara temple premises situated beside Krishna river of village Vadapally. The Chairman of Temple, Siddappa presided over the function. VHP’s central joint secretery  G. Satyam, DPS Pranta President  K Yellaiah, Buchaiah, B.Mallikarjun, Secretery, B S Murthy and Mahender Agarwal  addressed ...

Chennai January 6, 2013:  In an major conference, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has passed 5 major resolutions related to issues of Hindu faith, including construction of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. The convention discussed  ‘Challenges before the resurgent Hindu Society ’ on Saturday at Em.El.Em.Kalyana Mandapam, Chennai. Swamy Dayananda Saraswathi, Ashok Singhal, Ragava Reddy, International President, VHP, Ashok Rao Chowgule, International Working President, VHP (Overseas), Champathrai, International General Secretary, VHP.  S.Gopalarathnam Central Joint Secretary, Era.Meyappan, State President, Su.Srinivasan, State Secretary, R B V S Manian Vice President, C Kanakarajan Vice President, Padmashri Krishnakumar Warriar, V.Mylsamy, Praful H Sejpal, Patrons, VHP Dakshin Tamilnadu participated in the function. Resolution-1:  NO MASJID WILL BE ALLOWED IN TEMPLE CITY OF AYODHYA     It is learnt that the Government is planning to a...