Questions tagged [vedic-rituals]
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Who has the authority to change the procedure for vedic rituals and under what circumstances?
Being born in a smartha brahmana family, I have had the chance to observe and also perform many vedic rituals at home and other places, starting with nitya karmas like sandhyavandanam to major homams/yajnas like Ganapathi, Navagraha, Sudharasana,…
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On amavasai day, When is Sandhayandam to be performed
On Ammavasi day, when is the Sandyavandanam t be performed. Whether after Tharpanam or before Tharpanam
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Alternative day for Upakarma when one misses it
If one misses the Yearly Upakarma (sacred thread changing ceremony) rituals on that given day, is there any alternative day one can perform that ? After one week or month ?
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On Nara-Bali and Purushvedham
So the only thing I don't understand are these two "rituals" I thought murder was forbidden. Are their any text which outright prohibit or demonize such evil rituals. Or if their was a ritual are their rules like only volunteers should be…
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What is the prayashchit for late Yagyopaveet for a 20 year old Bramhin putra?
What is the prayashchit for late Yagyopaveet for a 20 year old Bramhin putra ?
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Seeking information about panchmahabhuta
I want some information about the panchmahabhuta (the five elements of nature) and the rituals or traditions related to them in Hindu culture. Can someone please answer about the same?
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What is the deeper connection of vedic rituals to sunrise?
What is the deeper significance of the tradition of vedic rituals being indispensable for the sun to rise in the morning (consequently the world to continue to exist)?
My feeling is that man cannot be absent when such a mighty event occurs, but why…
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Questions regarding chanting names
I am not initiated, and so I chant names of my Ishta Bhagavan/Mata (God/Goddess).
I have a few questions on chanting names:
Any general rules to be followed while chanting names?
Please guide on whether names require Purascharan for Siddhi?
If yes,…
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