Hindu Rituals
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ಗೃಹಪ್ರವೇಶ
Griha Pravesh is the auspicious entry into a new home. It purifies the space, removes …
ಶಂಖ ಗಂಟೆ ಧೂಪ
Conch (Shankha), Bell (Ghanti), and Incense (Dhoop/Agarbatti) are essential elements of Hindu worship. Each has …
ಸೂರ್ಯ ಅರ್ಘ್ಯ
Offering water to the rising Sun is one of the most powerful daily practices. It …
ಗಣೇಶ ವಂದನೆ
Lord Ganesha is Vighnaharta - the remover of obstacles. Praying to Ganesha before any new …
ಸೋಮವಾರ ವ್ರತ
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Somvar Vrat is observed for peace, health, removal of obstacles, and …
ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ ವ್ರತ
Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Santoshi Mata. This vrat brings wealth, prosperity, marital …
ನಿತ್ಯ ಪೂಜೆ
Daily worship to maintain spiritual connection, invite positive energy, and express gratitude to the divine. …
ವಿದ್ಯಾರಂಭ
Vidyarambham marks the beginning of formal education with blessings from Goddess Saraswati. The child writes …
ನಾಮಕರಣ
Namakaran is the formal naming ceremony of a newborn, one of the 16 samskaras. The …
ನವಗ್ರಹ ಶಾಂತಿ
Navagraha Shanti appeases all nine planetary deities to balance their influences in one's horoscope, reduce …
ನೈವೇದ್ಯ
Naivedya is the practice of offering food to the deity before consuming it. This transforms …
ಹೋಮ
Havan (Homam) is a sacred fire ritual where offerings are made to Agni (fire god) …