Upavaasa (Fasting)

Fasting in Sanskrit is called Upavaasa. Upa means “near” + vaasa means “to stay”. Upavaasa therefore means staying near (the Lord), meaning the attainment…

Samskaras

The Samskāra are a series of Sacraments, Sacrifices and Rituals that serve as rites of passage and mark…

Gayatri Mantra

AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAHA,TAT SAVITUR VARENYAMBHARGO DEVASAYA DHEEMAHIDHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYAT. Summary of the Gayatri MantraGayatri Mantra…