The Gods of the Vedic Period


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Nothing is known about the religious beliefs of people who were present in the country before the Harappan civilization. The Harappan age itself has been divided into three phases.

Early / …

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Why Guru is Important and how to do Guru Vandana?


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In the first three shlokas of the 16th chapter of Bhagavat Gita Sri Krishna has described the positive qualities which enable a person to achieve salvation. Such qualities are 26 …

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Aditya Hridayam Stotram from Valmiki Ramayana


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Aditya Hridayam Stotram was composed by Rishi Agastya on the occasion of the battle between Ram and Ravan on the battlefield of Lanka. The mantra has been composed for praying …

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Surya Ashtakam


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Surya Ashtakam is a group of eight verses in praise of Surya Deva which can be recited in a very short time by those who wish to be blessed by …

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Sankatnashan Ganesh Stotram


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Sankatnashan Ganesh Stotram has been taken from Narad Puran which appears as a recitation by Devarishi Narad in the praise of Ganapati. Shri Ganesh is blessed with the right to …

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Madhurashtakam


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Madhurashtakam consisting of a group of eight shlokas (Ashtakam) is in praise of Lord Krishna who has been depicted as a manifestation of all-round sweetness (madhurya). The Ashtakam was composed …

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Mahalakshmi Ashtakam


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The Mahalakshmi Ashtakam has been taken from the Padma Puran. The Stotram relates to Indra Deva who acquired prosperity by worshipping Mahalakshmi through the recitation of this Stotram. This Stotra …

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Devi Kavacham


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Devi Paath or Chandi Paath (Recitation of Verses) belonging to Sri Durga-Saptashati) continues every day during the nine days of Navaratri. The main book of recitation is the Sri Durga …

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Keelakam Stotram


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The Keelakam represents the third limb of the main body of Sri Durgasaptasiti. They are also in Anustup chchanda. These mantras reveal disclosures made by Shiva regarding Saptashati. He recommends …

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Tantroktam Ratrisuktam


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These verses have been taken from the first chapter of Sri Durgasaptashati belonging to the Devi Mahatmya section of the Markandeya Puran. Salutations to the night deity also occur in …

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