• Why do we do Pradakshina(circumambulate) Around Temple?

    Why do we do Pradakshina(circumambulate) Around Temple? 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 go about doing our daily chores. This is the significance of pradakshina. Also every point on the circumference of a circle is equidistant from the center. This means that wherever or whoever we may be, we are equally close to the Lord. His gr...  Read more »

    Why do we wear marks (tilak, pottu and the like) on the forehead?

    Why do we wear marks (tilak, pottu and the like) on the forehead? The tilak or pottu invokes a feeling of sanctity in the wearer and others. It is recognized as a religious mark. Its form and colour vary according to one’s caste, religious sect or the form of the Lord worshipped. In earlier times, the four castes (based on varna or colour) – Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudra – applied marks differently. The brahmin applied a white chandan mark signifying p...  Read more »

    Why do we have a Pooja Room at our home?

    Why do we have a Pooja Room at our home? Most Indian homes have a pooja room or altar. A lamp is lit and the Lord worshipped each day. Other spiritual practices like japa (repetition of the Lord’s name), meditation, paaraayana (reading of the scriptures), prayers, and devotional singing etc is also done here. Special worship is done on auspicious occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, festivals and the like. Each member of the family –...  Read more »

    Science behind placing eggs and milk near snake's nest

    Science behind placing eggs and milk near snake's nest In General, Snake takes the place of Ant's nest to stay and develop their family. You can see these ant's nest outside of the towns. In fact, you can see these ant's nest outside villages near shrubs and bushes. We have to agree that scientifically snake will not drink milk and eat eggs. But there is a scientific reason behind it to place eggs and milk next to the Snakes Nest in India that we sho...  Read more »

    The Peepal Tree - King of Trees

    The Peepal Tree - King of Trees Peepal tree is of great medicinal value. Its leaves serve as a wonderful laxative not to mention tonic for your body. It is very ideal for patients experiencing Jaundice. It really helps to control the unwanted variety of urine released during jaundice. The leaves of Peepal are noteworthy for heart disorders. It enables the control the palpitation of heart and thereby combat the cardiac weakness. ...  Read more »

    Thoppukaranam (alias) Super Brain Yoga

    Thoppukaranam (alias) Super Brain Yoga Thoppukaranam is a traditional practice in Indian Schools, accepted from Gurukula system of education right from Sannipani Ashram(Sri Krishna's time) to make the child sit and stand catching both the ears with hands crossing each other symbolising punishment for lethargy, laziness and not memorizing or grasping and to improve brain power etc. Though it has degenerated into a punishment, the reason...  Read more »