Panchasana - The 5 Dimensional Throne of God

In my previous article, I wrote about how the entire śaiva āgama is encapsulated into three components: āsanam, mūrti and mūlam. In this article, we are looking at the āsanam ( seat of the lord ).  In śaivism, there are two types of āsana puja:

The Method of Invoking Any Deity as Per Shaiva Agamas

 The process of consecrating, invoking, and establishing a deity can be split into three basic components as per Shaiva Agamas. In fact, these 3 components are said to make up the entire Shaiva Agamas. They are:

(1) Asanam

(2) Murti

(3) Mulam

How Did The Ancients Take Bath As Per Shaiva Agamas

 Our contemporary norms differ from the past millennia. Have you ever wondered how our ancients carried out their daily living? 

Unknown Part of Shaivism: Where Devi Reigns Ultimate

There is a misconception about the sect of Śaivism in regards to Devī worship. In Śaivism, Devī is seen as the ultimate, just like Sadāśiva.

The Concept Of Devil and Angel Comes from Hinduism | Papa and Punya Purusha

 
Have you seen the concept of angel and devil in cartoons, typically as illustrated above?

The Secret Letter From Sathya Sai Baba in 1974

 Image: The original letter, handwritten by Bhagavan Shri Sathya Sai Baba to Prof.Nanjundaiah in 1970s...

Dirty Dravidian Politics Behind Mother Tamil Image Exposed

 

Recently, Amit Shah's statement on Hindi as the potential language of unison set an emotional opposition from Tamizhs.

How To Knock the Head During Shuklam Baradharam as Per Scriptures?

Every common Hindu is familiar with the upper limb gesture we colloquially refer to as the Piḷḷaiyār Kuṭṭu (பிள்ளையார் குட்டு). You will find devotees performing this in front of Lord Gaṇapati in temples.

Vedas Are Science And Tantra Is The Technology To It

The Vedas and Agamas are the integral scriptures of Hinduism. While most Hindus seem to be aware of the Vedas and the smritis, the knowledge of Agamas is somewhat restricted to a smaller circle.

Ratri Suktam Rig Veda - Word to Word Meaning and Commentary

Ratri Suktam is recited as a portion of Devi Maahaatmyam.It is actually from the Rig Veda.