When the conch is blown, the primordial sound of Om emanates. Om is an auspicious sound that was chanted by the Lord before creating the world. It represents the world…
Why do we worship tulasi?
In Sanskrit, tulanaa naasti athaiva tulasi – that which is incomparable in its Qualities, is the tulasi. For Hindu it is one of the most sacred plants. In fact it…
Why do we consider the lotus as special?
Lotus symbolize => satyam, shivam, sundaram Means: Symbol of truth, auspiciousness and beauty Various aspects of Lord are compared to a lotus like lotus-eyes, lotus feet, lotus hands, the lotus…
Why do we worship the kalasha?
What is a kalasha? A brass, mud or copper pot is filled with water. Mango leaves are placed in the mouth of the pot and a coconut is placed over…
Why do we ring the bell in a temple ?
Is it to wake up the Lord? But the Lord never sleeps. Is it to let the Lord know we have come? He does not need to be told, as…
Why do we regard trees and plants as sacred?
The Lord, the life in us, pervades all living beings, be they plants or animals. Hence, they are all regarded as sacred. Human life on earth depends on plants and…
Why do we do pradakshina (circumambulate) ?
We cannot draw a circle without a center point. The Lord is the center, source and essence of our lives. Recognizing Him as the focal point in our lives, we…
Why do we fast ?
Fasting is a very integral part of many religions. Individual observe kinds of fast based on personal beliefs & customs. Some people do fast regularly or some do on special…
Why do offer food to the Lord before eating it?
Bhartiye (Indians) make an offering of food to the Lord and later partake of it as prasaada – a holy gift from the Lord. In our daily ritualistic worship (pooja)…
Why do we apply the holy ash?
The ash of any burnt object is not regarded as holy ash. Bhasma (the holy ash) is the ash from the homa (sacrificial fire) where special wood along with cow…