Found 66 Articles for Beliefs & Customs

When we go to a funeral, one often does not know in the burst of emotions how to carry oneself. But, it is imperative to know certain funeral etiquettes which might help one in not landing in any sort of trouble.Common Funeral EtiquetteSilence: One should be sitting quietly while attending someone’s funeral.No Mobile Wen In Funeral: Cell phones should be off or completely silent during any service if it is really necessary to carry a smartphone. One should keep in mind not even to put the phone on vibration mode, else it disturbs everyone.Respect Time: One should not be late ... Read More

It is said that “Death is not the end. It is the beginning of a new life journey.” Some nations and regions of the world have some rituals pertaining to death.Relation Between Body and SoulIt is generally believed that the deceased does not leave us as such. Body is a cage and the soul is simply a bird that wanders and flies in search of salvation. This bird may revisit the family at times and may reminisce the old times spent with them. Thus, people do mourn the loss of the departed soul, but in our hearts, we always feel ... Read More

Hijab is the term, commonly people connect to the Islam religion as it is one of the mandatory obligations of Islam for Muslim women. The meaning of the word Hijab is “to cover” or “barrier”. It is usually worn by Muslim women and has numerous benefits apart from the obligation being respected and nowadays many women use it for different purposes.Benefits of Using Hijab In modern DaysProtection: Hijab covers the women so that they can be protected from some sick men around us and keeps women safe from their foul sight. It also protects from dirt and harmful rays of ... Read More

Some religions allow touching the male child's genitals and nipping off a minute part, the male circumcision, which is harmless and even protected by the constitution under the fundamental right to religion. This is also said to have certain health benefits.However, female genital mutilation which is prevalent in the Dawoodi Bohra community in India under the name of religion is treated as an offense by Indian Penal code and POCSO act. Unlike the male circumcision, the female genital mutilation is very painful. It can lead to serious vaginal and uterine complications. The fundamental right to religion is also not justified ... Read More

The force or power which is understood to be attributed beyond the scope of natural laws and scientific understanding can be termed as Supernatural Power. It is heard every now and then from some corner of the world about this mysterious power which cannot be construed by any of the known theories.Such supernatural powers include many weird things which normal people will be unable to do, such as the power to withstand poison, to attract things or to do some mysterious things like a superhero from cartoons or fictional stories.Ever Done Before?However, some of these supernatural powers can also be ... Read More

In India, we have 12 major rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Saraswathi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Bhima, Tapati, Tungabhadra, Sindhu, Pranhita for which the Pushkaram festival is celebrated for each river according to the zodiac sign of that river. The 12 days after the Jupiter enters that particular zodiac sign will be the Pushkaram/Pushkaralu which is a 12-day festival for that river. Hence Pushkaralu comes for every 12 years.What is Pushkaralu?According to the Hindu Mythology and Astrology, all the sins committed till now and in the past life will vanish, if a person takes a dip in the holy water ... Read More

India is an ancient country, which follows the “Sanatanadharma” meaning the oldest set of principles, which are forever applicable. According to this, it is auspicious to bathe in holy rivers as it was said that all our sins will be forgiven.What Do You Mean By This?The actual meaning is that a person who repents his sins or blunders and learns from his past mistakes and intends to make changes in his attitude, can have a strong determination to stick to the righteous dharma when he takes a dip in holy waters and believes that he surrenders all his sins to ... Read More

The Shiva Linga is a symbol of the Universe, which means a doorway to the beyond. The two parts of the Shiva Linga, which are the ling and the Panapattam, represents the Universal self (Lord Shiva) in his awakened aspect, being in union with his dynamic energy (the Shakti, Parvathi). This combination is also interpreted as worship of reproduction function stating Ling as Phallus and Panapattam or Yoni as Vagina of the Universal Parents.Shiva Linga is also a representation of pineal gland present in Epithalamus, near to the center of the brain. It is also the cosmic form of fire.How ... Read More

Women of the contemporary times are not like the ones who used to be confined to the four walls of the house. They are rather breaking stereotypes and carving a niche for themselves. Not only the family which they belong to but they are making the whole country proud of them.Stepping OutEarlier women used to be strictly at home. No going out alone except something very urgent takes place. But now, women are moving ahead of men in career and what not!Taking their Own DecisionsAge is no bar for a woman who wishes to do something. I have read an ... Read More

The Hindu religion is actually dharma, which means duty. It was since ages that Hinduism flourished in this country which was called as Hindusthan. According to the Hindu Mythology, all the castes were originated from Lord Brahma, the creator of the whole Universe. This belief was mentioned in Manusmriti which is the authorized book of Hindus written more than 1000 years before the Christ was born.Initial FormationThe Castes were initially believed to be formed from Lord Brahma. Brahmins were born from the face of Brahma, Kshatriyas from his Shoulders, Vysyas from his thighs and Sudras from his feet. This Social ... Read More