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Compiling and providing access to information on rites, rituals, practices, festivals and customs across the Dharmic spectrum.
Compiling and providing access to information on rites, rituals, practices, festivals and customs across the Dharmic spectrum.
For information regarding rites and customs within Buddhism and Jainism, please see the section on Buddhism and Jainism. Click each book and video to view and/or download. For additional rites and rituals content, please visit the section on Vedanga and Upaveda as well as the section on Agama and Tantra.
For information regarding rites and customs within Buddhism and Jainism, please see the section on Buddhism and Jainism. Click each book and video to view and/or download. For additional rites and rituals content, please visit the section on Vedanga and Upaveda as well as the section on Agama and Tantra.
Vedic Heritage Portal initiated at IGNCA (Ritual)
Vedic Heritage Portal initiated at IGNCA (Ritual)
Rituals - order of major Vedic sacrifices and their brief description
What is Yajna?
What is Yajna?
Day to day living causes subtle impressions to be formed on our mind. These impressions, when taken over lifetimes, may hold us back from reaching our potential. In order to erase these mental impressions and grow spiritually, it is important to perform Yajnas. But what are Yajnas? While the word "Yajna" may conjure up images of fire ritual, or Havans, the real meaning lies much deeper than that. Yajna, which comes from the Sanksrit root "Yaj" (to sacrifice), is any action that is done with complete selflessness and self-sacrifice, without any desire for the consequence. The Taittriya Aranyaka of the Yajur Veda prescribes five rituals that should be performed regularly. These include Brahma Yajna, Deva Yajna, Pitri Yajna, Atithi Yajna, and Balivaishwa Dev Yajna.
Sixteen Rituals in Hinduism || 16 Vedic Sanskaras
Sixteen Rituals in Hinduism || 16 Vedic Sanskaras
Practices of sixteen rituals from birth to death According to Vedas Rituals in Indian subcontinent Birth rituals to death rituals. Kapal Kriya
As per Hinduism, the Sanskar is a series and rituals that serve as rites of passage and mark the various stages of the human life and to signify entry to a particular Ashrama (i.e. stage of life). The Sanskar is said to be helping for achieving spiritual nourishment, peace of mind and ultimately moksha .
Shodashopachara Sixteen steps of Puja
Shodashopachara Sixteen steps of Puja
There are numerous forms of worship among Hindus, of which Puja is one of the more popular. But do you have any idea on what is the actual process of performing this Puja in an appropriate manner?
Upanayana Samskara - A rite of passage
Upanayana Samskara - A rite of passage
Upanayana is the Hindu ritual of initiation, that marks the child’s entrance upon the life of a Vedantic student (Brahmacharin or Brahmavadini) and his/ her acceptance as a full member of his religious community. Let’s understand all about Upanayana in this video.
What do three strands of Janeu (poonal) represent?
What do three strands of Janeu (poonal) represent?
Upanayana is one of the 16 samskaras expected to be performed by Hindus during the course of their lifetime. Upanayana gives the person, the right to chant the ever powerful Gayathri Mantra. During this ocassion, the boy gets to wear the sacred thread referred to as Yajnopaveetham. It comprises of 3 strands tied with a knot. Though there are many references to what they represent, we will go only with the two most prominent ones. One interpretation is that, these 3 strands are a constant reminder of 3 debts that a man holds in his lifetime. - Rishi Rina, Deva Rina & Pithru Rina. The debt to sages for imparting knowledge to us. Debt to Gods and ancestors for the life we have today. Debt to rishis can be cleared by chanting Vedic mantras, while that of Devas by performing yajna & sacrifices while ancestors by raising up a child and performing Shraddham sincerely.
Hindu Festivals
Hindu Festivals
In the Hindu religion there are colorful festivals celebrated throughout the year associated with India's rich cultural and religious heritage. Performance of the religious ceremonies attached to these festivals dates back to the ancient civilization of Indus Valley. Celebration of festivals promotes peace and harmony among the families and brings them closer in a relaxed spiritual bond.
Rites & Rituals - Aarti Praise The Lord | Culture Express
Rites & Rituals - Aarti Praise The Lord | Culture Express
Rites & Rituals - Aarti Praise The Lord | Culture Express. This series is on Rites & Rituals and we start off with a Hindu religious ritual of worship, Aarti. Aarti is the act of showing reverence to a god, spirit or anther aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs and rituals. This channel hopes to inform, educate and sometimes entertain its viewers through short videos on various subjects.
Sringeri Friday Chandramouleeswara Pooja
Sringeri Friday Chandramouleeswara Pooja
Tirupati Balaji Darshana Live Pooja
Tirupati Balaji Darshana Live Pooja
Tirupati Balaji Live Dharshan Temple video Live Full HD
Tirupati Balaji Live Dharshan Temple video Live Full HD
Shree Krishna Pooja Palimaru Swamiji (Udupi)
Shree Krishna Pooja Palimaru Swamiji (Udupi)
SABARIMALA AYYAPPA 18 STEPS PADI POOJA
SABARIMALA AYYAPPA 18 STEPS PADI POOJA
What is Puja?
What is Puja?
As this series progresses, we will dive into the basics of puja, and its connections to our daily lives. In today's video, we will talk about: What Puja is; What Purvangam means & its importance; What Achamaniyam is & why we use Copper items.
Hinduism: Understanding Image and Temple Worship
Hinduism: Understanding Image and Temple Worship
Image and temple worship form the center practice for many Hindus. However the strange rituals and ideas can often be judged as primitive and pagan. But as this video explains, Hindus see God not only as transcendent but immanent in creation. Through the science of ritual and faith the infinite and omnipresent Divinity can be awakened and enlivened even in inanimate objects. The ancient Upanishad scriptures provide the theological and spiritual basis upon which Image worship is based; and once this is understood the reasons for seeing the Murthi (temple image) as Divine becomes clear. The beauty of this, is that by seeing the Murthi as God and not just a statue, the devotee is gifted a portal through which he can contact the Divine first hand.
Religious Texts of India - Agamas | Culture Express
Religious Texts of India - Agamas | Culture Express
Besides the textual authority of Vedas, the Agamas are a body of literature which form a number of beliefs and practices of contemporary Hinduism. The Agamas (आगम) roughly means 'that which has been passed down', presumably from human sources. This broad definition is applicable to all i.e. Shakta (Devi), Shaiva (Shiva), Vaishnava (Vishnu) and even to some Jain texts. Generally, Agama texts are considered to be Shaiva in nature.
Rites & Rituals - Hindu Wedding [Vivaha Samskara] | Culture Express
Rites & Rituals - Hindu Wedding [Vivaha Samskara] | Culture Express
A Hindu wedding is Vivaha or "Kalyanam" and the wedding ceremony is called vivaah sanskar in North India and Kalyanam in South India. Hindus attach a great deal of importance to marriages. The ceremonies are very colourful, and celebrations may extend for several days. The bride's and groom's home - entrance, doors, wall, floor, roof - are sometimes decorated with colors, balloons,and other decorations. A Hindu wedding is regionally called vivaha.
What is Agama, Nigama and Tantra?
What is Agama, Nigama and Tantra?
Rites & Rituals - Naivedya & Prasad [Offering Food To The Gods] | Culture Express
Rites & Rituals - Naivedya & Prasad [Offering Food To The Gods] | Culture Express
Naivedyam means, is food offered to a Hindu deity as part of a worship ritual, before eating it. As such, tasting during preparation or eating the food before offering it to God is forbidden. God, prayers and wishes are more a belief and hence an offering to God is an extension of this belief. However, one needs to differentiate Naivedhya from 'Prasad'. Prasad is actually what one get from the God. The meaning of these words is usually attributed to food as we invariably offer to and receive from the house of Gods in the form of eatables.
Real Benefits, Steps & Secrets of Sandhya Vandanam
Real Benefits, Steps & Secrets of Sandhya Vandanam
In this video, we take a closer look at Sandhya Vandanam, it's real purpose and the steps involved in it.
What is Yantra?
What is Yantra?
Relationship of Yantra with Mantra and Deity.
Receiving the Sacred Thread - Awarding Students for their Faith and Good Behaviour
Receiving the Sacred Thread - Awarding Students for their Faith and Good Behaviour
This specific ceremony allows the student to start taking care of the school's deities and to chant the Vedic mantras. By showing proper respect and faith through their behavior they are selected to go through this ceremony. It was originally established by Śrīla Gopāla-bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī, emphasized by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Gosvāmī Mahārāja, and encouraged by Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Kumbh - Eternal Journey of Indian Civilization: A Documentary Film
Kumbh - Eternal Journey of Indian Civilization: A Documentary Film
India Inspires Foundation Presents, The Most awaited documentary on Kumbh Mela. For the first time showcasing the Kumbh Mela from Indian perspective, with the help of great scholars of Indian civilisation. The film unfolds spiritual, cultural and social importance of the kumbh Mela and highlights its great relevance for the modern world.
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