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22. Why do we do aarati?
Towards the end of every ritualistic worship (pooja or bhajan) of the Lord or to
welcome an honored guest or saint, we perf...
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21. Why do we chant Om?
Om is one of the most chanted sound symbols in India. It has a profound effect on
the body and mind of the one who chants an...
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20. Why do we offer a coconut?
In India one of the most common offerings in a temple is a coconut. It is also
offered on occasions like weddings, festivals, ...
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19. Why do we say shaanti thrice?
Shaanti, meaning "peace", is a natural state of being. Disturbances are created
either by others or us. For exampl...
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18. Why do we blow the conch?
When the conch is blown, the primordial sound of Om emanates. Om is an
auspicious sound that was chanted by the Lord befor...
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17. Why do we worship tulasi?
In Sanskrit, tulanaa naasti athaiva tulasi - that which is incomparable (in its
qualities) is the tulasi.
For Indians it is on...
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15. Why do we worship the kalasha?
First of all what is a kalasha? A brass, mud or copper pot is filled with water.
Mango leaves are placed in the mou...
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11. Why do we do pradakshina (circumambulate)?
We cannot draw a circle without a center point. The Lord is the center, source and
essence of our live...
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9. Why do offer food to the Lord before eating it?
Indians make an offering of food to the Lord and later partake of it as prasaada -
a holy gift fr...
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3. Why do we do Namaste?
Indians greet each other with namaste. The two palms are placed together in front
of the chest and the head bows whilst sayin...
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1. Why do we light a lamp?
In almost every Indian home a lamp is lit daily before the altar of the Lord. In
some houses it is lit at dawn, in some, tw...