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Shiva Purana : Divine revelation or Human work

By: wakeup message | 2011-01-12 | Religion
When Sita had cursed the fire that it would consume everything indiscriminately, then why did the fire had not burnt Sita when she had pass through the ring of fire for proving her purity ????? This clearly proves that the Sita's cursed had not come true. again if Rama is the incarnation of Vishnu then he could summon the fire god Agni to know whether his wife is lying or not ???? read more

Matsya Purana and Shiva Purana : Divine Revelation Contradicting with each other

By: wakeup message | 2011-01-12 | Religion
If Matsya Purana and Shiva Purana are divine revelations from god, then why does statement made by sage Romaharshana who had recited and narrated both Puranas, were contradicting with each other. the true revelation of god will not change by even by one word, even though it was revealed hundred times in to different person in different books.again this clearly proves that these Puranas were just handwork of human. read more

Who Was Markandeya Muni?

By: Juraj Sipos | 2011-05-13 | Religion
The article describes an ancient sage of the Hindu religion, Markandeya, with some notes on Markandeya Purana, which this great sage wrote. The article contains a short excerpt of Markandeya Purana together with the source where free and complete translation of Markandeya Purana can be found. read more

Significance of the Rudraksha Malas & Rudraksha Beads

By: serviceprovider | 2012-02-04 | Astrology
Dus Mukhi Rudraksha is a symbol of Lord Vishnu and encompasses all the individual symbols of Lord Vishnu. According to the Srimad Bhagvat Purana, the Dus Mukhi Rudraksha has a strong positive effect on adverse planetary effects, evil power, misfortunes, miseries and worldly sufferings. As per Shiva Purana, an individual, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, nationality and gender can wear the 1 read more

The major composition of Hindu Religious Books in India

By: Paul Smith | 2012-07-07 | Book Reviews
These Hindu religious books which are followed widely across by all the fellow Hindus and people of other castes are available in all books store and are reasonably priced across India. read more

Delhi Jalandhar Buses -The Guide to Travel to Jalandhar from Delhi

By: Markpincus | 2011-12-15 | Travel & Leisure
The city of Jalandhar is named after a demon king of the same name who finds a mention in the Puranas and Mahabharta. According to the legends, Jalandhar was the capital of the kingdom of Lav, son of Shri Rama. read more

Manifest and Unmanifest forms of Worship in Hinduism

By: Prithviraj Rathod | 2011-03-01 | Religion
Hindus worship the same god or goddess in both manifest and unmanifest forms, which is sometimes a source of confusion not just for the uninitiated, but, sometimes, the not so knowledgeable Hindus themselves. read more

India Gate-The Enchanting Attraction of Delhi

By: Manish Sinha | 2011-06-21 | Travel Tips
Delhi tourism offers many arresting attractions. India Gate is one of the famous attractions of Delhi. Some of the other must-see attractions of Delhi are Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Jantar Mantar, Purana Quila, Chandani chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayu Tomb, Lotus Temple, Doll museum, Railway museum, National museum and Rajghat. read more

Chanchalapathi Dasa - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON

By: prasadkoppoluu | 2010-10-15 | Causes and organizations
Chanchalapathi Dasa, ISKCON Bangalore: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is a denomination of the Gaudiya Vaishnava faith, a devotional tradition based on the teachings of Bhagavad-gita and the Bhagavat Purana (Srimad Bhagavatam). The tradition traces its roots back 5,500 years. read more

Most Amazing Tourist Attractions Of Delhi

By: allen jr | 2011-02-24 | Travel & Leisure
Monuments of Delhi are very well preserved by the archaeological survey of India. Most of the Historical forts of Delhi was built by Mughal emperors. Some of the most popular monuments of Delhi are India Gate, Lotus Temple, Red Fort, Purana Quila, Qutub Minar, Iron Pillar, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Akshardham Temple. read more

Why Should You Avoid Onion and Garlic on Fasting Days?

By: Paulose | 2011-11-15 | Diet
Fasting in religions literally means to be away from the thought of food and to be nearer to God. Hindu Puranas say that consumption of onion or garlic brings us closer to tamo guna, mode of ignorance, which characterizes the nature of the demons and thus is detrimental to any religious observation. read more

Story of Surya or Sun God : Fantasy or Truth

By: wakeup message | 2011-01-12 | Religion
Aditi and the sage Kashyapa gave birth to the sun-god, Vivasvana or Surya, as a son. Surya had three wives, Samjna, Rajni and Prabha. Rajna had a son named Revata and Prabha had a son named Prabhata (morning). (Usually, only Samjna is mentioned in the other Puranas.) read more

Sleeping Positions In Hindu Tradition

By: The Collectibles Hub | 2010-10-03 | Religion
The sleeping position of Hindu Tradition is with their heads turned towards the south or towards east, and this immemorial practice finds support in the Puranas "�" Markandeya and Vishnu as well as in the Ahnega Tattwa. When the basic principles underlying the custom is properly understood, the profound knowledge of the sages, who insisted on this principle being followed, stands revealed. read more

Yoga Health Tips and Natural Yoga Benefits

By: dr. sarkozy | 2010-10-21 | Health & Fitness
Yoga is a way of life, an art of virtuous living or an included system for the advantage of the body, mind and inner spirit. This art originate, was perfected and skillful in India thousands of years ago. The reference to yoga are available in 'Upanishads' and 'Puranas' collected by Indian Aryans in the later Vedic and post- Vedic era. read more

Tourists Destination Sites In Delhi

By: Shikhar Travels | 2011-05-23 | Travel & Leisure
DELHI-The Capital City of India Is the City which attracts almost everyone for its renowned Historical monuments, Markets, Malls,Landmarks and other attractions.Talking about the Tourist attractions, Delhi has many popular tourist attraction sites. Old Delhi includes monuments as Qutub Minar, Purana Quila, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb and Red fort India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lotus Temple, Aksh read more