Ganesh Chathurthi

Ganesha Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayaka Chavithi' is celebrated by Hindus around the world as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is observed during the Hindu month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September) and the grandest and most elaborate of them, especially in the western India state of Maharashtra, lasts for 10 days, ending on the day of 'Ananta Chaturdashi'.......

HINDUISM - The First Culture of the world

Hinduism is similar to Humanism. It is not a religion, but a set of rules for Human to lead their life. This is by the people who made their own way of living by following nature to protect each other. Hindus worship many idols and each Idol has their uniqueness. It clarifies the stepping stone for Evolution of life. The main concept of Hinduism is to make human beings united, which means kindness, supportive, affection, peace. Also states to avoid Selfishness, violence, hatred etc.

Many books were written on Hinduism, called as Vedas, Vedangas, Upanishads, Puranas, and Itihasa etc. Whole world today leads life based on these written because of the positive and truth. Every religion derived from these rules and made their own add-ons to lead a religious group. Many countries today respect and follow Hindu culture and Hindustan (India). The fate gave a great respect, i.e. the only country got the name similar to Humanism is Hindustan. Hindustan is a place where Hinduism resides and also shelter for humanity, unlike selfish nations.

Om - The origin of all sounds

The books and importance

Ramayana: An epic story about a good administration and moral values.

Mahabharata: Story of Winning Good over evil. It doesn’t matter count of participants, but it’s the willingness to win.

Bhagavad Gita: A preaching that mesmerises the art of Life after Kurukshetra in Mahabharata.

Charak ayurveda book: As per Ayurveda every disease is curable with the medicines provided by valuable nature. Even modern equipment and super speciality hospitals can’t assure curing many diseases.

Ayurveda - Natural Treatment

And many more books and literatures are the basics for every field the present world. Many technologies are developed from Hindu Culture. Sanskrit the ancient and earliest language of world is mother for present languages.

Unlike other selfish religions Hinduism respects all religions equally. “Sarva Dharma Samabhava” (Equality respect for all Cultures) is the slogan for Hinduism. Also “All gods are Equal and name varies”. Though Hindus speak different languages and different cultures, but united as a single country, although due to some selfish religious and political issues some parts are diverted. As long as Universe remains Hinduism is the only best culture as per many researchers, philosophers etc.

HINDUISM: SYNONYMOUS WITH HUMANISM

The Hindus

Dharma Raksha paripalana: (Saving Humanity)

Great guideline for development of the world from the beginning is by saving human society by the Hinduism. No other religion says such a great thoughts to “save human irrespective of religion”, unlike other religions who kills others in the name of god or gives money to poor people to convert into their religion. Every rule in Hinduism is responsible for the growth of mankind and its welfare.

No place in the world gives security like India for all kinds of religions, Is the greatness of the land to have all in one nation and is the single nation with this quality. Indian constitution is totally dependent on our Hindu culture. Our Judiciary system follows Hindu culture. Justice, liberty, equality and fraternity are basic constitutional rights derived from Hinduism. The existence of Hinduism (Hindus) were more than 2000 years was proven by scientists.

The five important elements of the life Air (vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jala), Earth (Bhumi), Aakasham (Sky) are worshipped by Hindus as god, which are mandatory for life.

Characteristics of 5 Elements

Space (Akash)
Qualities - soft, light, subtle and abundant.
Action - provides room, looseness, openness
Facilitates - sound and non-resistance
Substance - anything that is light, profuse, and ethereal
Example - hollow and light foods – popcorn, wafers
Intake - increases softness and lightness in the body

Air ( Vayu)
Qualities - weightless, mobile, cool, dry, porous and subtle
Action - motion or movement, evaporation, dryness
Facilitates - touch and vibration.
Substance - anything dry and airy, or that creates gas
Example - toast, cookies, cabbage, beans
Intake - increases coolness, dryness, movement and circulation

Fire (Agni or Tejas)
Qualities - hot, sharp, dry, subtle, weightless and rough
Action - radiation of heat and light
Facilitates - form, color and temperature
Substance - anything combustible and spicy
Example - chilies, ginger, pepper, clove, cumin
Intake - increases digestion, metabolism (fire and heat), glow and color of skin

Water (Jala or Apa)
Qualities - oily (unctuous), moist, cool, soft, and sticky
Attribute - cohesion, lubrication
Facilitates - fluidity and taste (via saliva)
Substance - anything liquid, fluid or watery
Example - drinks, soups, melons, cucumber
Intake - increases smoothness, coolness, softness and
flow of fluids

Earth (Prithvi)
Qualities - heavy, rough, solid, stable, slow
Attribute - resistance, density
Facilitates - fragrance, odor and shape
Substance - anything solid and heavy
Example - fried foods, cheese, cakes, banana
Intake - increases heaviness, stability, obesity and solidity in the body

Where as western and selfish people use them as business products. The concept of one nation called Bharatvarsha is very old but every new thing based on our culture which is pride of Hindus.

“Uttaram yat samudrasya himatres chiva dakshinamvarsham tat bhartam nama bharati yatra santati” (Vishnu Purana)(The country north of samudra and south of Himalayas is called Bharatam her people are called Bharateeya).

The three fundamental principles that govern the behaviour of a Hindu are: -

Fearlessness (Abhay) - This is derived from the concept of Oneness of the Reality. Fear is of another; but when there is no other, fear cannot exist. Therefore all activity should follow the Truth without any distraction caused either by persons or circumstances.

Detachment (Asanga) - This implies continuous analysis of that which is transitory in the world and to keep one detached from it. This does not mean running away from life. One should live in the world but let one do so as a lotus flower, which is born in water, subsists in water, but lives above it.

Non-Violence (Ahimsa) - This is not to be taken in the physical sense. It means that one's actions should not cause emotional distress to another.

About Hindu Evolution

The three directions in which a Hindu should canalise his work: -

Sacrifice (Yagna) - This is continuous effort in life to sacrifice the negativity of the mind and substitute it with positive values.

Charity (Dana) - This is not giving of alms. It is the act of creating the plenty from which others can partake.

Austerity (Tapas) - This is persistent effort to sublimate the physical senses in order to eliminate the animal in man.

Proud to be Hindu, Proud to be born in Karma Bhoomi.

Whenever there is a disturbance in culture, a power raises to bring back the originality. History repeats.

"పరిత్రనయ సాధునం

వినాశాయ చ దుస్క్రితం

ధర్మసంస్థాపనార్థాయ

సంభవామి యుగే యుగే!"

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Welcome to India...

India is a biggest sub-continent in south-Asia which having different cultures, traditions,  festivals, languages, cuisine, and nature. You can see the Unity in diversity of India in every village. This is the main reason that everyone calls India as "Incredible India"! If you want to visit each part of India, you can divide the places according to your choice. 

Choose out your own kind of place that you would like to visit. Be it wildlife, adventurous sports, relaxing in our spiritual and pilgrims, beautiful deserts, hill stations to house boat and many more. Each place will fascinate you with varied color and taste of this country!

Mahalakshmi Temple

I and my friends visited the Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple at Kolhapur during last year rainy season. Kolhapur was settled by Kolhasur, a demon who was later killed by Mahalakshmi to relieve the local populace, As per Hindu Mythology. Honouring the demon's dying wish, the city was named after him. As a big plan we booked our tickets for to and fro in a train and bus, half of the journey in bus to solapur and next in the train to kolhapur, as our bus late by one hour, we waited, and then started to our destiny. We reached solapur and get down the bus and station is near to the Railway station, later train was on time and in the morning time we got down by train and as per our plan we called the secretary of the temple, with his recommendation we got an economy room to stay. Later we entered into the temple it was historical temple with a glorious sculptures that with a story based.  And we paid for the pooja and as per tradition of temple we wore dhoti for that pooja and a condition to enter sanctorum (garbha gudi).

Maha Lakshmi temple

                After that we went for shopping, we bought some Goddess photos, and then for a lunch, nearby some more attractions also there, visited Rankala lake and gone for boating which was good experience for me after a long time. Then we returned to room, and again we woke up early in the morning and visited temple and some pooja will be done in morning and we started our fro journey. And that was a wonderful experience which I got good and helpful information from this site.

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