Fasting For Shivratri. Namaste, everyone. I have been planning to fast for Mahashivratri, but the challenge is that I am abroad, and it has only been a month since I arrived. As you all know, I am in a Christian-majority country, so I won’t have access to a temple. However, I have made up my mind to observe the fast for the entire day. Unfortunately, I also don’t have any resources to perform the puja—let’s just say it’s impossible under my circumstances. So, please guide me on how to complete this fast... 5 2 replies
Where are the upanishads contained? Hello, I am interested in reading about Hinduism. I have only read the Bhagavad Gita twice so far. I am desperate to read things like Charaka Samhita, Atharva Veda, and more specifically Sandilya Upanishad and Savitri Upanishad. But I heard that Sandilya Upanishad is a minor one - is this contained in any books? I want to have physical copies. 1 6 replies
What is the best series to know the story of "Mahadev" and "sati" What is the best series to know the story of "Mahadev" and "sati" that is available to watch online 5 6 replies
Created a song on हरि शरणम् Hi Guys, I have recreated the Hari Bhajan. Pks listen and let me know if you like. I will recreate more religious bhajan for motivation. this is the link - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGRWFvpcms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGRWFvpcms) 2 0 replies
Mahashivaratri 2025: Science, Significance and Rituals – Everything You Need to Know! Mahashivaratri 2025: Science, Significance and Rituals – Everything You Need to Know! 5 3 replies
Bhagwan kya hai? https://youtu.be/jfTIUcaaBlg?si=2NA8-_lSv5juJqao Abhey Singh take on such an interesting and mind bending topic Share your views after watching the video Har har Mahadev 🙏😊 4 4 replies
Need advice! I will soon be joining my medical residency where I’ll be staying in a hostel. There is a room where a girl tried to commit su**ide. The girl is well now. Do such places attract negative entities? I am an ardent hanuman ji bhakt and I am too sensitive for such things. Anyone please guide if I should take such a room if alloted. 2 3 replies
Pain when doing dhyan So whenever I close my eyes and imagine shree Krishna's idol in front of me or shivling i sometimes feel a chill running through my body and get goosebumps. But along with that when I'm imagining I start getting headache and feel too much pressure on forehead at center. It's being 2 days since I feel heavy in head. Why is this happening? 1 4 replies
[The Nitopadesha] Lessons for Citizens from Ancient India are Still Relevant Today [The Nitopadesha] Lessons for Citizens from Ancient India are Still Relevant Today 4 2 replies
Is it ok to listen to Vishnu Sahasranam instead of chanting it. (For a beginner) Guys, don't get me wrong about the title. I am just afraid that I do not mispronounce it. Can listening to the Vishnu Sahasranam daily have the same effects as chanting it? You can also tell me the benefits of Vishnu Sahasranam. Asking these questions as a beginner. 3 16 replies
On reciting Bajrang Ban Can someone enlighten me on things to keep in mind while chanting Bajrang Baan for 21 days? Can I go to Hanuman Mandir to chant it instead of doing it at home? Where is the full version available? 4 0 replies
I want wallpapers related to Hinduism I want wallpaper for my mobile. It should be orignal, painting or sketch. 3 1 replies
Why do we need justice and judiciary system ? Most of the times one explanation prevalent by hinds when questioned why do we suffer in luz of our oven ignorance and prarabha Karma that we carry from our pest lives? But why do more need justice and judicicay then? I mean Someone beat me but because of my Karma from my past lives I somehow deserved the punishment) Am I grossly miSinterpreting theory of karma here? Thanks in advance! 4 8 replies
Mahashivratri in Lewisham Seeking Fellow Mahadeva Bhakts Mahashivratri in Lewisham Seeking Fellow Mahadeva Bhakts 3 0 replies
Tirupati Darshan 1st time Hi i will be visiting Tirupati for the first time..I have got a slot of 9pm of the Special Entry Darshan visit.. I have booked a TTD accomodation at Srinivasam Complex. After darshan can i return back from Tirumala to Tirupati since it will be almost midnight. Please help.Will be visiting Tirupati for the very 1st time with my parents. 2 3 replies
If I no longer want a wish I once asked Shiva for, will He still grant it? I've heard people say that Shiva grants anything His devotees ask for. Even some scholars on Twitter have shared that they once wished for something out of ignorance and validation, then later they grew out of it, but still saw their wish come true and regretted asking for it in the first place. A few years ago, I had a crazy career aspiration, and to make it happen, I dedicated myself to intense Shiva bhakti and manifestation techniques. However, last year, something happened in my life that made me... 4 5 replies
Rules for mahashivratri fast? Want to know about what all is allowed to consume in the fast and can you break the fast same day or is it done the next day? YouTube is suggesting so many different optinions. I do Monday fasts, just wanted to know how different is mahashivratri fast? 5 1 replies
