Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

OM. Tryambakam yajamahe

Sugandhim pushti-vardhanam

Urvarukamiva bandhanan

Mrityor mukshiya mamritat..

Arunachala

The Arunachala refers to the holy hill at Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. The hill is also known by the names Arunagiri, Annamalai Hill, Arunachalam, Arunai, Sonagiri and Sonachalam. It is one of the five main shaivite holy places in South India.

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The Somnath Temple

The Somnath Temple located in the Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra, on the western coast of Gujarat, India, is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of the God Shiva. Somnath means "The Protector of (the) Moon God".

 The Somnath Temple is known as "the Shrine Eternal", having been destroyed six times by Muslim invaders.

Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama,Portuguese

Profession: Explorer

Vasco da Gama was the first European explorer to reach India by sea, helping to establish Portugal as a colonial power and changing the previous dependence Europe had on trade overland. 

Vasco da Gama left Portugal with 4 ships on his first voyage in 1497, rounded the Cape of Good Hope and travelled up the African coast. Arriving in the trading port of Calicut, India in May of 1498 he was warmly received, though failed to establish permanent relations.

Jakhoo Temple

Jakhoo Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to Hindu deity, Hanuman.

It is situated on Jakhoo Hill, 2.5 km /1.3 miles east from the Ridge, Shimla at a height of 2,455 m above sea level."Shri Sankat Mochan"  temple is situated at a distance of about 5 K.m from Shimla and is located at Taradevi  on the Kalka- Shimla National Highway.  This temple is very easily approachable and  is one of the most sought after site to be visited not only by the devotees  and pilgrims but also by the tourists of all age groups visiting Shimla, the Hill capital of  Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh, a northern Indian state in the Himalayas, is known for its trekking, climbing and skiing, and scenic mountain towns and resorts such as Dalhousie, Kullu Manali. 

Host to the Dalai Lama, Himachal Pradesh also has a strong Tibetan presence, reflected in its Buddhist temples and monasteries, cuisine heavy on noodles and dumplings, and vibrant Tibetan New Year celebrations.

Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves

Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves One of the earliest groups of Jain rock-cut shelters, the caves of Udayagiri (Hill of Sunrise) and Khandagiri (Broken Hills) command a unique position in the filed of history, rock-cut architecture, art and religion. The two hills rise abruptly from the coastal plain, about six km west of Bhubaneswar.

These caves contain several important monuments of art and history.

Most impressive is Rani Gumpha (Cave 1) - a structure with two floors, adorned with exquisite stone carvings and Ganesa Gumpha (Cave 10) with its beautiful stone carvings. But also many other caves here contain beautiful ornamentation and sculptures. Thus Vyaghra Gumpha (Cave 12) has amazing entrance part, formed lika a giant head of phantastic monster.

From Bhubaneswar, Udayagiri is the hill on the right and access to its 18 caves is provided by a flight of steps. The largest and the most beautiful, Cave 1, Rani Gumpha or Queen's Cave, off the pain path to the right is double storeyed. Excavated on three sides of a quadrangle with fine wall friezes and some recently restored pillars, not exactly architectural marvel, but has some beautiful sculptures.

Bhaja Caves - Maharashtra

Bhaja Caves or Bhaje caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located in Pune, near Lonavala, Maharashtra.Karla and Bhaja Caves are located near Lonavala in Maharashtra. The Bhaja caves are regarded to be from the times of Hinayana phase of Buddhism, which is of 2nd to 1st century BC. These caves are also mainly Viharas and Chaityas and located just 3 km away from the main road amidst green surroundings. There is also a waterfall near the cave where tourists can refresh themselves with a dip. Lohagad and Visapur forts are not far from these caves.

The Iron Pillar

The Iron Pillar located in Delhi, India, is a 7 m column in the Qutb complex, notable for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction. 

The 'Great Stupa'

The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi is the oldest structure and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolizing high rank. A pillar of finely polished sandstone was also erected.

Bells -express thanks to the deities

All the Hindu temples have bell at the entrance of the temple or inside the temple and usually you need to ring it before you enter temple and while doing pooja to God.

Bells are important symbols in Hindu worship. Each temple, or mandir, generally hangs at least one metal bell at its entrance for devotees to announce their presence to the Hindu deities. Priests or devotees ring more bells within the temple during worship in order to invoke the gods. 

Shiva Purana

The Shiva Purana has twenty-four thousand shlokas.  

There are total 18 Paranas. and number of Uppuranas. Shiva Mahapuran is one of them. Each Purana represents one God and describes him as the supreme most and glorifies him. The Purana consists of other relevant anecdotes and stories, also which make it more interesting . At the same time, it makes us available . Some historical facts, also . By studying these Puranas., we can learn how to find some solace while experiencing struggle and hardships in life. Puranas. have kept our cultural values alive. They have nurture our spiritual progress, also.

Puranas. have made it easier for a common man to understand the divine knowledge explained by Vedas. Our poets have kept the religion and traditions alive by creating various Shloka’s, Bhajan’s

The Surya Namaskara – Sun Salutation

A well-known Hindu mode of worship of Surya is done at the rising of the Sun, known as Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation).

 Ten yogic postures are assumed in successive flowing movements to complete one namaskar. Twelve sacred Hindu mantras uttered and for each mantra one complete namaskar is done. Ancient practice is to do 108 namaskaras a day. It is considered most auspicious by Hindus to do this.Surya Namaskar is best done early morning on an empty stomach. Let’s begin with these simple yet effective Sun Salutation steps on our way to good health.

In this Picture you see the 12 steps  of Surya Namashkara

Pranamasana (Prayer pose)

Hastauttanasana (Raised Arms pose)

Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot pose)

Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose)

Dandasana (Stick pose)

Ashtanga Namaskara (Salute With Eight Parts Or Points)

Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)

Parvatasana (Mountain pose)

Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose)

Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot pose)

Hastauttanasana (Raised Arms pose)

Tadasana

Surya (Sun God)

Surya (Sun God) is the chief solar deity in Hinduism.In Hindu religious literature, Surya is notably mentioned as the visible form of God that one can see every day.Surya is the son of Sage Kashyapa and Aditi.He has two wives Samnja and Chaya. Surya is, the ruler of the worlds, who is crowned with rays, who appears at the horizon, who is greeted by gods and demons, and brings light.He constitutes created beings, He is the life-breath, the source of the seasons, the store-house of light, an offspring of Aditi, the progenitor, the Sun-God, the courser in the heavens, the nourished, the possessor of rays, the golden, the brilliant, the One whose energy constitutes the seed of the universe and the maker of day.

The Naag Mani – one of the nine sacred stones & pearls

Naag mani is from a naag that does not gave out its venomous.its venom will turn into naag mani into the naag’s body.once the mani’s formation is full, the naag will gave out the mani.according to Hindus religion,the naag mani is contain some extraordinary power that will keep the naag longer and can do anything any kind of magic with it.its also have been prove scientifically the formation of naag mani will take more than 20 to 50 years.

Owning such Mani is considered good luck, makes person wealthy and fulfil all desires. It also mentioned that when gem is separated from the Cobra, the cobra dies.

The Naag Mani is considered as one of the nine sacred stones & pearls and most of the books on gems give the way it is formed naturally, but all are myth and created stories. Practically there are many other aspects generally people are not aware of, which we are going to mention here. Possessing a Naag Mani attains devotion, godliness, good fortune and eventually becomes renowned as a leader of men or masses.It is said that the size and luster of Nag Mani increases with the age of the snake. It is moon like pearl stone with blue / pale green / yellowish tint and it emits light in darkness. But the most rarest of them all are the pale green translucent light emitting mani and the other rarest is the one with spiritual fossil textured type pale black opaque ones. They are best among them all.

The Midbrain Stimulation

The Midbrain, is a small region of the brain that serves as a relay center for visual, auditory, and motor system information. Mid brain is the part of brain which has got special command over both hemisphere of brain located highest side of brain stream. Mid brain is the part of brain which has got special command over both hemisphere of brain located highest side of brain stream. By activating or stimulating mid brain we get some balance between right and left brain which enable child to live balance life with great sensory enhancement resulting to superb concentration, speedy reading and photogenic memory.

Yoga Benefits Memory and Concentration

Yoga helps to Blood circulation to the brain is improved and stress is reduced. This allows for better concentration, improved focus, and more motivation. A person will keep a sharper focus on tasks as they focus their attention on maintaining a structured breathing along with yoga poses. As the person concentrates intently on what the body is doing, while watching how they breathe and disengage from their thoughts, the mind will become more calm. This may also help to alleviate some depression. Being more calm will also aid in sleep and overall relaxation.

1.With The Help Of Brain Exercise Production Of New Brain Cells Are Provoked And Increases Our Brain Volume Sin Key Ares.

Brain Exercise Help To Reduce Risks And Effects Of Many Conditions Which Can Contribute To Some Diseased Like, Heart Disease And Stroke.

Brain Exercise Helps Your Body To Control Weight And Also Control Cholesterol And Blood Pressure.

When We Are Doing Regular Brain Exercise We Can Improve Balance, Which Prevents Falls, A Major Cause Of Brain Injury In Elders.

By Doing Brain Exercise You Can Promote Good Sleep, Which Is Associated With Good Brain Health.

Brain Exercise Could Help To Avoid Stress.

The Kalaram Temple

The Kalaram temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Rama in the Panchavati area of Nashik City in Maharashtra, India.The temple derives its name from the statue of Lord Rama that is black in colour. The literal translation of Kalaram means black Rama. 

The sanctum sanctorum also houses the statues of goddess Sita and Lakshman. Thousands of devotees visit it every day. The temple was funded by Sardar Rangarao Odhekar. It was built around in 1792. It was said that Sardar Odhekar had a dream that the statue of Rama in black colour is there in the river Godavari. Odhekar took the statues from river and built the temple. The place where statues were found was named as Ramkund. The main entrance of the temple has Lord Hanuman idol which is black.

The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra.

The Taj Mahal is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.

Sati System - Widow burning

In medieval India, the practice of Sati was common, where a widow would kill herself by jumping on the funeral pyre of her husband. The practice is now banned.Although sati is typically thought of as consisting of the procedure in which the widow is placed, or enters, or jumps, upon the funeral pyre of her husband, slight variations in funeral practice have been reported here as well, by region.

Tantra Meditation

Tantra is a type of meditation often connected with sex. It is often practiced by married people. The Goddess Kali is considered as one of the many Tantric deities. Tantrics reject the mainstream Hindu philosophy that the world is an illusion (maya) and teach that the world is real.

Gautama Buddha

Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini (current day Nepal) but found enlightenment in Bodh Gaya in Bihar, India.

Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhārtha Gautama, Shakyamuni, or simply the Buddha, was a sage on whose teachings Buddhism was founded.

Hockey - India

  The national sport of India is Hockey

The India national field hockey team represents India in international field hockey competitions. It is the first non-European team to be a part of the International Hockey Federation.

Varanasi - holy city of India

Varanasi is the holy city of India, and also known by the name of Kashi and Benaras. Kashi, the city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries, is known for its fine-quality silks, 'paan' and Benares Hindu University and Avimukta of the ancient days, Varanasi is the most popular pilgrimage point for the Hindus. One of the seven holiest cities, Varanasi city is also one the Shakti Peethas and one of the twelve Jyotir Linga sites in India. In Hinduism it is believed that those who die and are cremated here get an instant gateway to liberation from the cycle of births and re-births.

According to legend, Varanasi was founded by the Lord Shiva and was his favourite abode. In one verse of the ancient religious text of Skanda Purana, Shiva says, “The three worlds form one city of mine, and Kāśī is my royal palace therein.”

Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote :

Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together

Orchha Madhya Pradesh

Orchha is a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh state, India. The town was established by Rudra Pratap Singh some time after 1501, as the seat of an eponymous former princely state of central India, in the Bundelkhand region.

Thiksey Monastery 1430 AD

Thiksey Monastery

Located to the north of Indus river on a hilltop Thiksey monastery built in 1430 AD belongs to Gelukpa Order of Buddhism.

Lakhang Nyerma a temple dedicated to Goddess Dorje Chenmo is within the Thiksey monastery. Apart from Lakhang Nyerma there are a few more shrines inside the monastery complex. Thiksey Gompa hosts the Gustor ritual, organized from the 17th to 19th day of the ninth month of the Tibetan calendar. Celebrated on an annual basis the sacred mask dance is also performed during the Gustor ritual.