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GANGA (Ganges) - THE RIVER OF INDIA https://archive.org/details/ganga-ganges-the-river-of-india Adoration of sacred rivers is prevalent in Hindu culture and philosophy since time immemorial and we find reference to the glory and significance of river worship in several sacred Hindu texts. Prominent among the sacred rivers is the Ganga (The Ganges) considered un-parallel in terms of its spirituality, merits and religious significance. " Vishnu^paadaabjasambhootaa ^gangaa^ sarvaadhikaa mataa| " [Sri VishnuPaadodbhavi Holy river GANGA is Sreshta (the best) among all the rivers - NADii TaARATAMYA STOTHRAM (Sri Raaghavendra Theerthara Virachita - Brahmanda Puranaanthargatha)] This PDF file provides insights into the glory, significance and merits of Divine Ganga the holy river along with Ganga Stothra. Link ... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yBd7LnTFbltszaQP7p8B6HU4WdAXTxNC/view?usp=sharing GANGA STOTHRA (Sri Vaadirajayatikrutha) (An extract from Theerthaprabandha ) https://arch...

PushkaraVidhi ( https://archive.org/details/pushkara-darshini-pushkara-vidhi ) What is Pushkara? Pushkara or Pushkar is a Sanskrit word derived from the element of Push (Pushti) meaning nourishment and Kara means one who does it. Pushkara is the energy that nourishes. With reference to the sacred rivers, Pushkara means the one who energize the rivers and provide spiritual purification. Pushkara also means Lotus, sanctified water, Swan, Sword, Sky, Lake etc. In Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stothram sloka # 5 we find a reference to the word Pushkara where Lord Vishnu is referred to as Pushkaraakshah meaning the one who has lotus eyes, the one who provides nourishment to the entire Universe and the one who is always present in sacred Theerthas. In Tirumala Kshethra the water tank near Sri Varaha Swamy temple is known as Swamy Pushkarini. In Astrology also we find a reference to the word Pushkara referred to as Pushkara Navamsa that purifies and nourishes the quality o...

What does the term 'Kumbha' signify… Literally Kumbha means water pot; it signifies a container and water in the pot. In a religious parlance Kumbha is compared with Kalasha which is nothing but Pot (Ghata) containing water with other ingredients. Kalasha (Kumbha) is considered as highly auspicious and sacred symbol in Hindu religion. A Kalasha can generally be one of the following viz. earthen, copper, brass, silver, gold depending on one’s capacity and occasion.  Kumbha is also an astrological sign Aquarius (Kumbha Raasi) 11 th house in the natural zodiac whose Lord is Saturn. Traditionally we come across Kalasha being used in all the Hindu religious rituals viz. Nithya Karma; Deva Kaarya (Daily Pooja, Homa, Vratha etc.); Subha Kaarya (Marriage, Gruha Pravesa etc.); Pithru Kaarya. Apart from the above we also come across Kalasha being used on special occasions like while welcoming a distinguished personality (Poorna-Kumbha); In temple rituals we come across ...

Pouranic reference to Ganga River Several sacred scripts including Nadi-Sooktha (Rig-Veda) have made reference to the holy ganga.  Sacred texts like Bhagavatha Purana, Ramayana, Bhagawadgita, Agni Purana, Padma Purana, Brahma Purana etc. have eulogized the significance and merits of Ganga river.  is said that a mention of Ganga was made in Rig-Veda that appears in the Nadi-Sookta.  Epic Mahabharatha took a turning point with the entry of Goddess Ganga (due to a curse from Lord Brahma) who, as a mortal woman married the Kuru King Shantanu.  She gave birth to eight sons who were Ashta Vasus in their embodiment and the 8 th child was the hero of Maha Bharatha, Bheeshma Pithamaha. He was also known as Gaangeya or Ganga-Puthra. In Mahabharata Bheeshma explains the glory and significance of Ganga to Pandavas lying on the bed of arrows. In the epic Mahabharatha we find Arjuna extracting water from Pathala Ganga with his arrow to quench the thirst o...

Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vaasudevaya! Om! Ham! Hanumathe! Sri Rama Doothaya Namaha!            Festivals of Ganga River Ganga Jayanthi or Bhagirathi Jayanthi - First ten days of Jyesta masam known as Dasahara is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Ganga.   Goddess Ganga is believed to have descended on to the Earth on the 10 th day (Dasami) of Jyesta Masa sukla paksha which is celebrated as Ganga Jayanthi or Bhagirathi Jayanthi. Gangotpatti - Seventh day in Vaisakha masam (Sapthami) is known as Gangotpatti the day on which Ganga came out of Sage Jahnu’s ear and came to be known as Jaahnavi. Kumbha Mela is held on the banks of river Ganga at Haridwar and Prayaga once in twelve years.  It is also held at Ujjain and Nasik. Ganga Pushkara - that occurs once in twelve years when Jupiter (Brihaspathi) enters into Mesha (Aries) raasi in the zodiac. First...

Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vaasudevaya! Om! Ham! Hanumathe! Sri Rama Doothaya Namaha! Rivers are an integral part of Indian economy, civilization and culture that has grown and spread along the banks of these rivers and they have become a livelihood for the people living in the country.  Agriculture the back bone of Indian Economy is very much depending upon these rivers. They have played an important role in the pilgrimage of India as several sacred pilgrim centers have come up and thrived on the banks of these sacred rivers and contributed a lot to the growth of tourism industry. They have also played a significant role in the religious, philosophical and spiritual heritage of India which is known as Hindu religion or Hindu Dharma. These rivers are Nature’s gift to the mankind as water is one of the most essential elements for all the living beings.  These rivers are standing as a living witnes...