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visiting other temples after going to Shaneeshwar Temple
I heard that one should return home after going to Shani Temple. Tomorrow I planning to go to Thirunallar Shani temple after that Vaitheeshwaran temple and few others. Is it ok to go to Shani Temple ...
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Why is Kuber worshipped with Vishnu at the Badrinath temple?
What is story of lord kubera that is being worshipped along with Vishnu in Badrinath temple?
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Tulu temple priests in kerala
Though Kerala was sankaracharyas bhoomi, many priests in temples earlier we're selected from madhwa tulu lands. These were directly done by rajas of cochin and travancore including many temples in ...
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What to do with lemon given at Durga temples?
Few temples in south India offer lemons to the Village goddess (a form of Durga/kaali) while worshipping.
When I went to a temple yesterday, they are giving lemons each to all the devotees.
What is ...
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Is Hanumana worshipped anywhere in his infant or child form?
Sri Rama and Sri Krishna are both worshipped in their infant or childhood form. viz. Sri Ramalala (श्री राम-लला), and Sri Laddu Gopala (श्री लड्डू-गोपाल).
Are there any temples where god Hanumana is ...
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Is it more helpful in any way to worship multiple deities?
I live in central India and I haven't met many people who only worship one particular deity or God. They may be partial to one over others, but they worship all dieties. Most temples also contain ...
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How is the main deity at an ISKCON temple chosen?
For example, at the ISKCON London temple, the principal dieties are Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa according to their website.
About the Deities
On the right-hand side of the shrine, you will see Radha-...
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Is there any temple where Shiva is worshipped in the form of a pillar without pedestal?
As mentioned in What does linga literally mean in Shiva Linga? post,
The pedestal shaped as the vagina and the phallus fixed therein are symbolical of the eternal creative forces personified as ...
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Reconsecration of deities
If the consecrated murti in a temple gets damaged or destroyed, what is the scripture-prescribed way to reconsecrate and reinstate the deity? Until such reconsecration is done, how should the temple ...
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Do the idols of gods and goddesses need to be made of same colour?
Do the idols of gods and goddesses worshipped in temples be of same colour as depicted in scriptures?
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How to worship in temples? Please explain in context of human body as temple
We know temples are a representation of human body. Please explain how one must approach each part of temple and worship it for ones progress.
For eg one prostrates at the flagpost of temple because ...
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Is nagas in temple related to Kundalini?
Does naga in temples represent kundalini?
If yes how can it be used for ones spiritual enhancenent?
What are the mantras one can use to worship it?
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Is the Padmanabhaswamy idol at Trivandrum represented as worshipping Siva linga?
This book at page 212 says:
the lord in yoga nidra pose is offering bilva leaves to Lord Siva
So, is the Padmanabhaswamy idol at Trivandrum represented as worshipping Siva linga?
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Is it true that Navagrahas should be worshiped after offering prayers to other Gods at temples?
At Hindu Temples, we see many dieties like Ganesha, Kartikeya (Muruga), Lord Shiva, Hanuman and Navagrahas. I heard that Navagrahas should be the worshiped only after offering prayers to other Gods ...
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Finding a local temple in USA
I live in the NE USA. There are many temples and shrines near where I live. The problem is that all of them were founded by immigrants from India. Therefore, they exist to serve their communities.
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Why to ring bell while entering temples? [duplicate]
When I entered a temple, I saw people ringing the bell, and also Hindus keep small bells in their houses, which they ring during worship. What is reason behind it, and also notice about "dhup" ?
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Temple rules and regulations [duplicate]
This is my common observation. In all the temples one finds a notice
Photography inside temple is not allowed.
In other words, photography of the temple or deity is prohibited. I fail to ...
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Were there any temples in Satya yuga?
Is there any reference of temple of lord in the time of Satya Yuga?
Around that time people used to worship which God/Goddess?
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What do the Snake Idols in Binded form Indicate?
In many Hindu Temples we can see Snake Idol which has two Snakes, bound to each other like a DNA.
QUESTION :
What does this form of two snakes indicate and why do we worship it ?
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Why is money offered to God as ₹101, 1001 etc. and not ₹ 100, 1000 etc? [duplicate]
I have noticed that after performing rituals, Hindus give dakshina (or fees) to the pandit (priest) in the form of ₹ 101, 151, 501 or ₹ 1001 and not ₹ 100, 150, 500 or simply any round figure. Even ...
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How to worship a Bilva tree
Bilva tree is situated in a Devi temple complex.
How to worship the Bilva tree.
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Worship of combined deities of "Krishna, Balarama, and Subhadra" as in Jagannath Puri?
Where else other than Jagannath Puri, is the worship of combined deities of "Krishna, Balarama, and Subhadra" done? i.e., any other temples such as the Puri Jagannath temple?
From the official ...
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How did the Navagrahas come into existence?
I know very little about the navagrahas we see in our temples. To my understanding sukra is sukracharya and guru is Brahaspathi. Does other grahas have respective gods or rishis associated with them ...
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What are the benefits of undertaking a pilgrimage to Pushkar Tirtha?
The Pushkar Tirtha{pilgrimage place}, is a very holy place in India{located in the state of Rajasthan}.
It is believed that taking a bath at Pushkar Tirtha,destroys the sins of the devotees{...
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Why do Hindus cover their head?
All Hindu women cover their heads in Temples and during prayers which shows respect towards God. Here I have found there is no mention of women covering their head in any of the Hindu texts. If it is ...
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Why Saibaba is worshipped as a deity in Hindu temples? [duplicate]
Why Saibaba is worshipped as a deity in Hindu temples? Does Hinduism allow saint or sages to be worshipped too? If yes then why other Hindu saints are not worshipped?
I have seen people performing ...
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Why is it not recommended to turn back immediately after praying in a temple?
I heard this long time back that one should not immediately turn back after praying, instead take at least 2 or 3 steps back and then turn around. The reason is one should not make their back face the ...
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Why are non-Hindus not allowed inside temples?
Many Hindu temples have a board which says 'only Hindus allowed beyond this point.'
What is the reason for this?
Was there a historical event which led to this kind of rule in Hindu temples?
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Which is oldest known sacred place of Hindus?
Which is oldest known sacred place of Hindus?
I have found several temples & sacred places of the Hindu religion to be told as many thousand years old. Which of them is oldest known such temple ...
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What is the reason for whispering a wish in God's ear?
We often see people whispering in a deity's ear like in the image below:
Normally, when we visit the temple we simply close our eyes and pray or tell our wish to God. But some people do the above ...
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Importance of Priests in temples
Most of the Hindu temples are maintained by Priests. What are the qualifications that one need to become a priest? What are the duties of the priests towards the temple and god (if any)?
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Why are women not allowed in the Kartikeya Temple at Pushkar?
Recently I went to Pushkar. I visited a temple of Lord Kartikeya where women aren't allowed.
What is the reason behind this?
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Why do Hindus remove their footwear before entering temples?
Why is it that people don't wear shoes and sandals when they visit a temple? Sometimes they remove them outside of temple premises and sometimes outside of the temple steps...
It's a common practice ...
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Why each day of the week is dedicated to a particular god?
As the title explains, why do we have specific days to worship specific gods? For example
Sunday - Lord Surya
Monday - Lord Shiva
Tuesday - Lord Ganesha
Wednesday - Lord Vithal
Thursday - Sai Baba, ...
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Why are the black colored clothes avoided when visiting temple?
Why is that black color clothes are avoided or not allowed to wear in some temples?
They are also avoided when Hindus celebrate festivals like Diwali, Navratri etc, generally on auspicious days
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Why is Shiva primarily worshipped in a linga form?
In Hindu temples, the statues of the deities are present in the sanctum. But in (most) Shiva temples, only a linga is present instead of a Shiva statue. The linga worship seems to be limited only to ...
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