An elegant pillar that quietly narrates a tale of woe is popularly called the 'Hatkatro Khambo' today it is a symbol of the horrors of inquisition let loose by the Portuguese ecclesiastical authorities on Hindus. It is a relic of an ancient temple and going by some portions, it appears to be from the Kadamb era, when Portuguese razed several temples.

Demolish the unauthorized mosque in Nerul and all illegal constructions on forts like Shivdi and Lohagad! – Satish Kochrekar, Spokesperson, HJS

Hatkatro Khamb is in the same area where Christians hold fair for Xavier whom they treat as a Saint. This pillar is standing even today as a witness of extreme oppression by Portuguese rulers, of Hindus in Goa; but it is in very bad shape today. The condition of this ‘Hatkatro Khaamb’ is very pathetic. The two chains on its sides have been pulled …

1. Rituals to be performed on the same day after cremation A. Method according to the Scriptures Immediately after cremation, bathe by taking a dip in a river, lake or with well water while chanting continuously. For offering tilānjali (Offering sesame seeds [til] and water), the kartā should place some black sesame in a pot containing water. Then the kartā, the family members and other ...

Rituals after death : Often, when the prān (vital energy) leaves the gross body, the mouth remains open, and through this open mouth, putrefying waves from the dead body spread into the environment. By pouring Gangājal and placing tulsī (basil) leaves in the mouth, Sattva waves from the Universe get attracted to these sāttvik objects placed in the mouth. This brings about disintegration of ...

Read numerous moral stories of Saints, Kings, Revolutionaries, Sages, Gurus and disciples etc which are useful for children.

Radha is the manifest form of devotion unto Krushna. Devotion of the gopis is an illustration of ultimate devotion. Radha among them was like a jewel in the crown.

To enable mankind to get closer to God through the medium of various events that occur from birth to death, Hindu Dharma has formulated various religious sanskārs. Among them, the post-death rite is the final sanskār. If post-death rites are performed with faith and as prescribed by our Scriptures, then the linga-dēha (subtle body) of the deceased person, …

1. I would like to know that regarding shraddha as it is only done by offering food to bramhin in temple and giving dakshina, the bramhin does a short prayer nothing is done as per the actual ritual. Then what should be done? Does the prayer reach our pitras, please clarify Following paragraph gives information on importance of praying with spiritual emotion at the time of Shraddha. How is the ...

When, where and by whom Shradh vidhi should be performed is described with the information on prohibited period for performing it.