SAWAI JAI SINGH II : The Warrior, Astronomer & The Patron of Hindu Dharma. [ The Most Misunderstood History of Maharajadhiraj Hindupati Sawai Jai Singh II (Real Dharma Rakshaks Series#12 ) ] SAWAI JAI SINGH II : The Warrior, Astronomer & The Patron of Hindu Dharma. [ The Most Misunderstood History of Maharajadhiraj Hindupati Sawai Jai Singh II (Real Dharma Rakshaks Series#12 ) ] 4 0 replies
O Lord, the sky is your navel, the air is your breathing, the sun is your eyes, and the water is your semen. You are the shelter of all kinds of living entities, high and low. The god of the moon is your mind, and the upper planetary system is your head. Happy Mahasivaratri to all. 2 0 replies
My dear lord siva,i know that you are the controller of the entire material manifestation,the combination of father and mother of the cosmic manifestation,and supreme Brahman beyond cosmic manifestation as well.I know you in that way. Srimad Bhagavadtam 4.6.42 4 0 replies
Shubh mahashivratri Shubh mahashivratri to all, may mahadev’s blessings be will you all Har har mahadev 🌙 3 5 replies
Is this Narmadesheor linga good to keep at home? I got myself a narmadesheor linga but has some black spots. Can someone confirm if this is good to keep home? Is this Narmadesheor linga good to keep at home? I got myself a narmadesheor linga but has some black spots. Can someone confirm if this is good to keep home? 5 2 replies
What gods/ goddesses do you worship? I have one more question.. How did you find your gods/ goddesses that you worship? 5 0 replies
Temple visit Hi there. I'm an English Hellenist that would like to visit a Hindu temple in London. I would like to know what to expect, and perhaps some things to say to be as respectful to the worshippers and pandit as possible. Salutem vobis atque a dis beamini. 1 3 replies
I was curious about Durga but have no one to ask. Sorry if this is not the right place to ask. I am an American who has have virtually no access to cultures outside of my country's imperialist/colonialist roots, and didn't know where else to ask. I stumbled across this goddess while looking at a what names mean site (associated with the name Maya?), then found [her wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga). That's all the reliable information I could find on my own. It was suggested I look at the [Devi Mahatmya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devi_Mahatmya) but that's has a lot of context that's alien to me... 3 3 replies
How do you celebrate maha shivratri at home? As someone outside India The question is pretty self explanatory, I don’t have anything that could be used for puja, no temples I can go to close enough to me. What do you guys do :) 4 1 replies
Death in Hinduism: Escape or Destiny? Yes, in Hinduism, death is seen as part of a larger cosmic cycle—Samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth). Most people don’t want another life because existence in the material world is filled with suffering (Dukkha), attachments, and karma. The ultimate goal is Moksha—liberation from this cycle and union with the supreme consciousness (Brahman). Different paths are described to achieve this: Jnana Yoga (Path of Knowledge) – Understanding the self as Brahman. Bhakti Yoga (Path of Devotion) – Surrendering to a deity (like Vishnu, Shiva, or Devi). Karma... 5 0 replies
