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Hindu customs

Maha Shivaratri ka Parv

Maha Shivaratri ka Parv

When the Shiva (God) element leaves the body, the body is referred to as Shava (dead body). The Lord of the universe permeates it in its entirety. He is the life force in each living thing. Maha Shivaratri is a time to remind ourselves of the Shiva aspect latent in each of us.
Priya Sanjay Tandon Feb 7, 2026
Lohri: From bonfires to belief

Lohri: From bonfires to belief

On Lohri day my father would peel peanuts for us and feed us, as we sat around a bonfire ... My mother would make popcorn and Gaajar ka halwa! In the present day, youngsters have gotten used to snacks like pizza, fries, nachos, chips ‘n’ dips etc.
Priya Sanjay Tandon Jan 5, 2026
Shubham Karoti Kalyanam

Shubham Karoti Kalyanam

This year shall be the Sri Vishwavasu Nama Samvatsara. It is the 39th year in the 60 year cycle of Samvatsaras (years). ‘Viswavasu’ indicates that it shall be a year of beneficence, peace and good fortune.
Priya Sanjay Tandon Mar 30, 2025
The Importance of ancestral blessings

The Importance of ancestral blessings

Shraadh is what you do with shraddha (devotion). Why should devotion manifest only after parents die?
Priya Sanjay Tandon Sep 15, 2024

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