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Online Darshan - Vedas

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 09:15:00 -0800

The Vedas are the oldest known human documents in terms of religion, philosophy and literature. The term ‘Veda’ signifies the sacred knowledge and wisdom. These so valuable monuments of Indian sacred lore and learning were composed in the dim hoary past and show the path of ultimate release from human bondage through righteousness, self-knowledge and surrender to the Universal Soul.
Rigveda
Samveda
Yajurveda
Atharvaveda

Online Darshan - Special Selection of Temples

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 09:13:09 -0800

Special Selection of Temples
Sri Balaji

Shiv Khori

Somnath Temple

Baba Balak Nath Ji

Sri Kala Hasti

Sabri Malai

Kedarnath

Jagannath Temple

Online Darshan - Bhajans

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 09:11:02 -0800

Selection of Bhajan excerpts

Online Darshan - Upanisads

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 09:08:26 -0800

The search for true knowledge.
Isavasya OR Isa Upanisad
Brhadaranyaka Upanisad
Chandogya Upanisad
Taittiriya Upanisad
Aitareya Upanisad
Kausitaki Upanisad
Kena Upanisad
Katha Upanisad
Svetasvatara Upanisad
The Mundaka Upanisad
Prasna Upanisad
Mandukya Upanisad
Maitri Upanisad

Online Darshan - Mantras

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 09:06:53 -0800

The Power of Mantras-
The light of divine creation was initiated by sound. Mantras are sacred sounds.Mantra is a Sanskrit word. Its meaning ranges from "divine speech" "tools of the mind" to sacred syllables from the vedas.

The sound of Mantras have healing powers for spiritual development and rejuvenation of mind and body.

Online Darshan - Puja or Prayer

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 09:04:04 -0800

Puja is the act of showing reverence to a god, a spirit, or another aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs and rituals.

Puja (alternative transliteration pooja, Sanskrit: reverence or worship, loosely) is a religious ritual that Hindus perform for a variety of occasions.

This section contains a selection of the various types of Pujas and related information
Introduction
Puja Rituals
Pujari
Annaprasanam
Ayushya Homa
Ayyappa Puja
Bhagawathi Seva
Bhima ratha Shanthi
Bhoomi Puja
Chandi Homam
Ganapathy Homam
Grahapravesam
Kanakabhishekam
Laskshmi Kubera Pooja
Mrithyunjaya Homam
Namakaranam
Navagraha Homam
Rudrabhishekam
Sathabhishekam
Seemantham
Shashtiabdha Poorthi
Satyanarayana Puja
Sri Suktha Homam

Online Darshan - Sacred Songs of India

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 09:02:58 -0800

The sacred songs of India are an arbitrary, incomplete, whimsical selection spanning twelve centuries and covering various regions of India.

The only running thread in these songs is devotion to the chosen Deity:
Krishna who is also Rama.

Online Darshan - Akshardham Temple New Delhi

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:59:59 -0800

Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.

Online Darshan - Picture Gallery

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:58:32 -0800

Picture Gallery of Gods and Goddesses

Online Darshan - Holy Rudraksha

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:56:49 -0800

Rudraksha" has its origin in the Sanskrit words, Rudra and Aksha. Rudra is another name for Lord Shiva, and aksha means teardrop. Mythological tales have it that the Rudraksha plant was born out of Lord Shiva's ......

Online Darshan - Ekadashi

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:54:48 -0800

Ekathshi comes twice in a month according to the Hindu calendar. It falls on the eleventh day of the waxing moon (Sukul Paksh) and again on the eleventh day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksh).
Ekathshi is very significant for a Hindu, as the observance of rituals connected with this occasion is said to take away......

Online Darshan - SACRED SYMBOLS Their Use In Sacraments And Worship

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:52:58 -0800

SACRED SYMBOLS
Their Use In Sacraments And Worship
Indian unites people of all faiths. City skylines show temples, mosques, churches and gurudwaras. The Wheel Of Time represents the theory of time being an omniscient force in worldly life.

Online Darshan - Muhurt- Auspicious Days and Times

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:51:09 -0800

Muhurt- Auspicious Days and Times
The Indian almanac is called a Panchang. It describes the positions of planets as well as stellar constellations. It outlines the calendar while giving information about tithis, muhurts and other general predictions about the events of the forthcoming year.

Online Darshan - Sai Baba

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:49:06 -0800

Inspiring thoughts- Teachings of Sai Baba Each one is distinct and unique in the eyes of the Creator; there is none like that particular being, there is no second. So each one is precious and specially valuable to the Creator. In the eyes of God, therefore, each one is something special.

Online Darshan - Basant Panchami

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:43:17 -0800

To honour Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, Wisdom and the Fine Arts, Basant Panchami is celebrated all over India.

Basant Panchami, the Festival of Kites, falls on Panchami of the Sukal Paksh ( Waxing moon) towards the close of winter in the month of January-February

Online Darshan - Holi

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 05:22:22 -0800

About Holi

The days of celebration and the rituals.

The festival of Holi begins on Duwadashi - on the twelfth day of the waxing moon of the month of Phalgun. Spirits run high as the preparations for the festivities begin, as a custom, mothers make new clothes for their married daughters.

Online Darshan - Baisakhi

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 05:14:45 -0800

In April, this day marks the beginning of the Hindu solar new year. In fact this day is celebrated all over the country as new year day under different names. It is also the time when the harvest is ready to cut and store or sell. For the Sikh community Baisakhi has a very special meaning

Online Darshan - Ganesha

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 05:12:40 -0800

All about Ganesha. This section covers the following topics
Ganesha the Sumukha Ganesha and the Elephant
Ganesha and the Serpent Ganesha and his Mount
Ganesha and Shiva Ganesha and Yoga
Ganesha and Psychic Centres Ganesha and Mystical Terms
Ganesha and 'OM' Ganesha and the Hindu Pantheon
Ganesha and his Idol Ganesha and his Lambodaram
Ganesha and his Worship Ganesha and his Martyrdom
Ganesha and Mythology Ganesha and Karthikeya
Ganesha and his Festival .

Online Darshan - Sunderkand

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 04:53:28 -0800

The SunderKand which is a chapter in the 'Ram-Charit-Maanas', penned by Goswami Tulsidas is considered to be as auspicious to read, as it is to recite the 'Hanuman Chaalisa'.

Online Darshan - Shiva Chalisa

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 04:51:12 -0800

Shiva Chalisa... Lord Shiv is one of the Gods of the trinity of Gods which Hindus believe in, the other two being Brahma and Vishnu. He is known as the destroyer, and destroys the world and the end of all the four Yugs

Online Darshan - Mahashivratri

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 04:51:10 -0800

Come Maha Shivaratri and devotees throng Lord Shiva temples across the country to offer their obeisance

ON the day of Maha Shivaratri, celebrations take place in all the Shiva temples across India. Devotees bathe at sunrise in any holy water source (like the Ganga or Shiva Sagar tank at Khajuraho). They offer prayers to the sun, Vishnu and Shiva.

Online Darshan - Shiva Special

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 04:32:14 -0800

Contains sections on Mahashivratri
Symbol of Shiva
Attributes of Shiva
Worship of Shiva
Festivals of Shiva
Temples of Shiva
History of Shiva
Manifestations and Incarnations
The Marriages of Shiva
Bhajans
Picture Gallery
Food of Shivratri

Online Darshan- Gods and Goddesses

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 04:32:05 -0800

Short description of Gods, Goddesses and Ritual Objects

Online Darshan- Tulasidas

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 04:30:12 -0800

Tulasidas
'Tulasi Ramayana' is a very famous and great epic of North India. It relates the story of Sri Rama.

It was written by Goswami Tulasidas. (Goswami means one who has renounced the world and has become a sanyasi, that is, an ascetic.) That is why it was popularly known as Tulasi Ramayana.

Online Darshan - Abodes of Vishnu

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 04:22:19 -0800

This special section features the 108 temples and celestial Abodes of Vishnu revered in the tamil hymns of the Alwars, of the 1st millennium CE.

Online Darshan - Introduction

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 03:36:29 -0800

Online Darshan, a treasure house of information on Hindu religion and spirituality has been launched to bridge the gap between the divine and humanity. User-friendly links from each page ensure easier access to any section from anywhere. For the first time on the net, detailed information on all the Temples of India is made available with a search facility by the name of the Deity or State. Devotional songs, Bhajans and aartis, Travel tips with Maps of each city, Travel routes and Travel assistance is also provided for the convenience of Pilgrims. Exhaustive websites of holy shrines of Vaishno Devi, Sri Balaji temple, and Mathura Vrindavan, are the highlights of this section. We also have a special aarti room where you can perform Cyber Aarti of your favorite deity. The pooja room has the idol of the deity & a pooja thaal. The lighted lamps (divas) and basket of flowers are provided to you to perform the aarti.