Baking for your family holds a charm during holiday season!
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Christmas songs
Listening to Christmas songs during this time of the year holds a special charm. Going out to sing Christmas carols adds to this magic!
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One small positive thought in the mornings can change our whole day, and impact those around us!
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There are many names of Ganesha. Twelve of these are special as there are connected to our 12 astrological signs.
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Corn muffins are a staple item during Thanksgiving celebrations! Perfect time to learn to bake some! Sharing the recipe!
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Fun time of the year for children!
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The story is about three sacred rivers that flowed in heavens, and how they came to earth.
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Every festival brings with it blessings, and memories of how we celebrated it during our childhood!
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Homam is a sacred fire ritual in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. It is also known as “Havan”. Sharing a short story about the significance of the sacred fire ritual.
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Once, the celestial sage Narada Muni was traveling through the worlds singing the glories of Lord Vishnu on his veena. His sweet music filled hearts with devotion and peace wherever he went.
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Narthangai is a variety of citron. It is uniquely known for a variety of uses in South India.
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In 2019, during the Chithirai festival at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, a celestial event occurred. Thousands of devotees gathered there. They came to witness the wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
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Long ago, in a small village nestled near the river Ganga, there lived a humble bangle seller named Haran.
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One day, Narada Muni approached Lord Vishnu and asked:
“O Lord, what is this thing you call Maya? I have heard of it, but I do not understand it.”
Understanding Pitru Paksha: Rituals for Honoring Ancestors
Every country & culture has its own rituals to pay respect to their ancestors. The time of the year when we pay homage to our ancestors according to Hindu culture is Pitru Paksha.
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A basic glimpse into the twelve houses in astrology and what they signify.
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Before the Kurukshetra war started, Krishna knew that he would need to share the discourse of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna soon, and wanted to test if Arjuna was ready.
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Guru Pushyami
When Pushyami star (Nakshatra) falls on a Thursday, it is celebrated as Guru Pushyami. It is known to be quite auspicious.
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Kancheevaram silk sarees are famous in India. Women wear it for special festivities. Owning one holds a sense of pride.
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Ayodhya Rama
Decked as Kodandapani (one holding a bow), tears roll down my eyes when I look at Sri Rama at Ayodhya!
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Surya (Sun God), our “Sun” in our solar system is known by twelve special names.
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Although hot popcorn tastes best during a cold fall or winter evening, it tastes equally good in a movie theater as well! Sharing some of the popcorn flavors that are good to try!
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Perfect recipe for winter days!
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Navaratri is an annual festival observed by Hindus to propitiate Goddess Durga. It spans over nine days and nights and ends with Vijayadasami (Bijoya) on the tenth day.
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How many generations of your ancestors do you know? How many can you name?
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While we were on a college tour, we got an opportunity to meet a few students from different majors. One conversation stands fresh in my mind.
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Interesting show about an Immigrant family with teenagers!
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Many cultures attribute crow-sighting to messages from our ancestors predicting changes in our lives!
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One of the stories of Gautama Buddha that makes us introspect and reflect on our own determination (in any facet of life).
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It is very hard to believe in miracles, until you get to experience it yourself! Such experiences are unique and yet occur in our day to day lives. Reading or hearing about some of them fee;s immensely satisfying!
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Best wishes to everyone who celebrates!
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Small gift bags are quite pretty and make great creative gifts.
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When it comes to decorations, even the simple ones done meticulously leave an imprint in our hearts!
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Attending local events has its own charm, especially with friends and neighbors!
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I used to think these are for rich people, but a few incidents in my life made me change my perspective!
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Guru Purnima best wishes to all those who willingly share their knowledge!
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There are two types of conch shells – one with an opening on the left, and the other that has the opening on the right.
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Healing as a concept has many believers and non-believers. I was once a non-believer as well.
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Hand crafted handbags take time to make, one at a time, with a lot of intricate work – and for some of us they are precious!
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A beautiful composition of Lord Mahavishnu in his various incarnations, the image comes to mind of Guruvayoorappan 🙏With a power to heal, this literary composition has an interesting story behind why and how it was written.
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