Questions tagged [rituals]
For questions about customs and traditions in Hinduism (called "Karma kanda", as opposed to "Jnana kanda", which refers to the philosophical aspects of Hinduism).
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Where can I find the reference to the Shraddha Mantra, where the priest offers sesame seed and water and utters "be content" (तृप्यत्याम्)?
Where can I find the reference to the Shraddha Mantra, where the priest (or maybe the son, not sure) offers sesame seed and water to the departed soul and utters "be content, be content and be ...
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Why are non Hindus not allowed inside Puri Jagannatha Temple?
So I recently came to know that Pathitha Pavana Jagannatha Murti near the temple and it is for the people in rajaswala dhosham and non Hindus so they can have dharshanam of him. Is there any other ...
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How Hindu scriptures address this issue of repeated transgression and atonement
What do scriptures say when someone uses atonement given in our smriti as a free pass to do wrong?
example: They eat meat, drink alcohol, and waste semen for self pleasure. They then realize they did ...
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Order of offerings during deity worship
When we worship deities with chandan and flower, what is the order of offerings?
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IS IT OK TO STORE WATER OF HOLY RIVERS MIXED WITH EACH OTHER?
When we say the mantra Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Swaraswati Narmada Sindhu Kaveri...
Kalas, Kushi etc....
My cousin just mixed disproportionate amounts (Unkown) of waters into one bottle.
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Results given by the following Saraswati stotra
I am referring to this link:
Does the phalasruti of the yagnavalkya version of Saraswati kavacham grant buddhi Shakti and Kalpana Shakti to the reciter?
Which texts mention the results of this stotra. ...
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Trissur Siva Lingam Sthala Puranam and rituals
Is he covered with ghee throughout the year? What's the reason? Which Puranas mention about the Trissur Kshetram? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vadakkunnathan_Temple
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Names of Kanya and Kanya puja
Girls of eight, nine and ten years are called Gauri, Rohini and Kanya.
अष्टवर्षा भवेद्गौरी नववर्षा तु रोहिणी ।
दशवर्षा भवेत्कन्या अत ऊर्ध्वं रजस्वला ॥
A girl of eight years is called Gaurī. One of ...
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What are the rules for chanting names?
What are the rules for chanting names of Bhagavan/Mata (Gods/Goddesses)?
I would prefer with references from scriptures (please don’t include references from the 10 rules/offences to avoid given for ...
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Any proper steps I need to take while chanting Narasimha Kavacha Stotra?
can I chant it at my study table?
I am a non vegetarian so is it ok with it?
Or any other stotra for protection that I can chant with my lifestyle?
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Which kavach can be chanted for protection in life from bad events and bad people?
I am not talking about protection from ghosts and spirits but the physical world harms and threats.
Points to be noted
I am not in a position to get any diksha
I am a non vegetarian
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Position/placement of coconut in kalash
What are the benefits of keeping coconut in kalash in different positions/placements?
For example, Shikha of coconut facing upwards, towards the worshipper, against the worshipper and so on.
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Cremating the ashes of the deceased or double cremation
Is there a ritual in Hinduism where a person who was deceased faraway from the family but was cremated by the locals. The ashes transported to the family and the family again cremates the ashes to ...
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Can anybody provide detail on this ritual to be performed in times of persecution?
Matsyapurāṇa states
वेदनाशे समुत्पन्ने जने जाते च नास्तिके।
अपूज्यपूजने जाते ब्राह्मी शान्तिस्तथेष्यते ।।
Translation: When destruction of the Veda, (increase in number of) non-believers & ...
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Does Shiva promote total caste discrimination in housing and rituals?
Kamika Agama Purva Pada:
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For the brahmins, tripundra should be with a length of 6 angulas.... For the women, it should be in one angula. People of other castes (अन्यजातिस्तु-children of higher ...
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Should I keep rusted Shree Yantra in pooja mandir
I have energized Shree Yantra in my Pooja mandir at home for more than 7 years. Over the time, it has rusted at tiny spots because of water seeping through while cleaning. Should I continue keeping ...
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Can Vedic Suktam be chanted mentally?
The Stotras of the deities are a part of the vocal worship. Does it produce any fruits when chanted mentally? What about the Vedic Suktams? Can these be chanted mentally? Or do these Suktams have to ...
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What is the procedure for Gandharva Vivaha?
"And so saying, that first of kings "wedded" the handsome Sakuntala of graceful
gait, and knew her as a husband."
Mahabharata Adi Parva: Sambhava Parva: Section LXXIII
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Meaning of Achamanam?
Achamanam ritual which is done before worship has any esoteric meaning ?
Or it has to something with body(astral or causal) or mind ?
Like mantra chanted by sidda will give immediate effect but for ...
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Nyaya's defense of Ashwamedha Yajna
The Charvakas criticized the Vedic text for rituals they considered nonsensical and weird particularly Ashwamedha. Nyaya likely had some interactions with Charvakas seeing as they considered them ...
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Ashvamedha Yajna Misunderstood
In many cases, the more controversial practices of the Ashvamedha Yajna aren't seen in other texts like Mahabharata and Ramayana. Also, in many cases in Satapatha Brahmana the animal is allegorical to ...
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Doesn't the Aswamedha sacrifice debunk Vedic Hinduism completely and show that the rishis and Vedas were not divine?
Aswamedha sacrifice is an important sacrifice. It was done by Dasaratha, by Rama in Uttara Kanda, by Yudhisthira on recommendation of Krishna, by Indra, and by several kings.
And in that, there is ...
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Does shudras should do anga nyasa and kara nyasa?
Many shudras take Ishta devata mantras as Diksha.
Shastras as prescribed anga nyasa and kara nyasa for mantra.
According to dharma Sidhu and brihaddharma purāṇa ,
Shudras should not recite Om, Swaha, ...
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Are Shudras required to perform Shraddha ritual?
Are Shudras required to perform Shraddha ritual?
Or is the Shraddha ritual only meant to be performed by the first three varnas (Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya)?
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Verses on efficacy of prayer over rituals
Whatever little amount of scripture has been read shows that while they speak much on importance of rituals, sadācāra & siddhānta, very few mentions were obtained about prayer. In these times, ...
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Is Sarswati embodied in a computer?
So my school computer was in front of my feet and while sitting and watching the TV I gently rested my legs on it. My mother told me not to put my legs on Sarswati and that all knowledge systems are ...
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What are the components of Dashang dhoop nivedan?
Can anyone please provide components of dashang dhoop , along with proper shastriya reference ?
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Can anyone do Surya araghya, and can it be done during eclipse
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Due to my chart, I was advised to do Surya araghya after sunrise. Can anyone (also non brahmins) do them.
Was told to chant 'Om Suryaya Namah, Om Bhaskaraya Namah & Om Adityaya Namah'.
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Are there any references in Hindu texts which talks about women performing last rites of the deceased?
I want to know what the shastras say on women performing the last rites of the deceased of their family.
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Why does the maternal uncle feed the child instead of the father (as prescribed in the scripture) in the Annaprashana ceremony?
Annaprashana is one of the Samskaras that Hindu householders perform after the birth of a baby. In this ceremony, when the baby is six months old, solid food is given to him/her first time. This ...
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Essential Sacred Arts a Brahmin Must Know
I am wondering if there's any crafts or things a Brahmin (male) must know how to make for rituals and various other holy acts. If so please name them, how to make them, and possible substitutes for ...
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What is the name of invoked deity and ritual in this video?
I saw this video on X (Twitter), which is a practice I saw people describing as pre-brahmanical dravidian religion.
What is the name of invoked deity and ritual in this video?
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Is animal sacrifice valid in Hinduism?
Do shrutis and smritis validate animal sacrifices? Do Vedas validate animal sacrifices? Any sutras/dharmashastras/works of any great hindu sage validate it? Does mimamsa (purva mimamsa) validate it? ...
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Substitutes for non-marriage
I don't wanna marry, but I also don't wanna make my ancestors descend from their Loka to the Earth again, which makes me very very sad. Is there a ritual I can do to ensure this doesn't happen without ...
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Prayer to attain a religious guru or guide?
Is there any prayer that can be done to quickly attain a religious guru or guide to better and more accurately study Vedic texts?
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Does Shri Yantra really increases wealth? If so, how to use it and what are the vidhi-nishedhas?
What are the methods of using Shri Yantra? Can I, a Kshatriya by nature, worship it? What are the thing to avoid? Also can you mention where can I find elaborate information regarding these?
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How can we help souls that died unnaturally in hinduism?
I know of some people who died by suicide and snake bite. I am not related to them. Is there any way as per vedic rituals I can help their souls/atone their sins to reach better state than what they ...
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What happens when Pran-Pratishta is done to an idol?
What happens when Pran-Patithasta is done to an idol ?
Does God start residing in the idol ?
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Can I perform my own yajnas?
I was wondering if I can perform my own yajnas if I know the Mantras and Rituals. I'm a Kshatriya by guna (not by surname). That's why I would like to know if I'm eligible to do my own yajnas, since ...
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Anusthan vs vrata
What are the differences between vrata and anusthan? I grew up hearing about vratas. Heard about anusthan and purascharana recently. By vratas can a person get spiritual development?
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Rules for Brihaspati Upasana
Rules for Guru Upasana to get worldly and divine knowledge? I need to further my spiritual practice.
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Ritual that can be done by the uninitiated to do for any god(s) at any time
What rituals can be done by the uninitiated for any god(s)? What prayers must be sung? What preparations must be made before? What can be offered? Scriptual reference?
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On which days of week hairs and nails should not be cut [duplicate]
On which days of week hairs and nails should not be cut ?
On Which days of week cutting of hairs should be avoided.
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To those who know Sanskrit, what exactly is the mystery of Yajur Veda chapter 23?
Chapter 22-25 is supposed to contain ashwamedha sacrifice. As I have heard, Hindus and non-Hindus have a secretive debate about this because this sacrifice is said to have bestiality as per non-Hindus ...
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I have heard meat when offered to Gods or pitrus removed the sin of eating it. How can we do it ritual procedure and if there are any books on it
Namaskaram. So as I said in above statement in today's world I can't offer a whole goat or a hen to god's like narasimha or Kali. I have to get it from meat shop and offer it. The reason why I'm ...
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3kala-Sandhyavandanam - multiple queries [closed]
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I read most of the questions on this portal about Sandhyavandanam but somehow my questions are not answered.I am recovering from lack of knowledge of these rites over years, and with covid, ...
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Where can I find the rules of Vasordhara homa?
In Shukla Yajurveda, the mantras of chapter 18 are used for Vasordhara. From Mahidhara's commentary, I can see that these mantras should be uttered while a continuous flow of ghee is poured on the ...
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Trimming of Shikha/tuft
It has already been discussed here that without Shikha, one is considered naked and hence shaving is not allowed.
My question is, can it be trimmed to certain length?
If not trimmed, it would grow ...
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Can you provide clarification on the Arka Saptami reference in the Brahma Purana?
27.26-32 states "On the first day of the following holy rite the devotee shall drink a palmful of water held in a leaf cup of the Arka plant."
Is the reference to a holy rite that of the ...
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Problem solving approach by hindus
When a hindi is seriously inflected by problems, some take the prashne way. It cud be of any time. And many times answers are similiar type - stree shapa, untimely death in family, family diety not ...
