~ Science behind Hindu idol worship

Hindus worship Murtis not idols!

Common query by westerners – How can idol be God?? It’s a Scientific “Inside Out” approach of Hinduism, one of paths of transforming human being into Enlighten beings through Murti (loose translation-Idol) worship is very well explained here.

Journey of experiencing Unity consciousness via Murti (Cosmic Power) Worship…from Subjective Truth (Heart) towards Objective (Mind) and understanding Nature of Reality with Murti and Rituals!

Watch simple explanation in clip below

Hinduism: Understanding Image and Temple Worship

More scientific explanation of Hindu Murti (idols) and Neurology by famous American-Indian Neurologist Dr. Vilayanur S. Ramachandran, at UC San Diego, Director, Center for Brain and Cognition,USA.

“Neurology of Hindu Art” by Dr. Vilayanur S. Ramachandran, Neurologist, USA

Other Hindu Thinkers explaining Science and Philosophy behind Murti Worship in Hinduism.

• Swami Chinmayananda – Morti (idol) represents you the picture of Ideal

• Mr. Jay Lakhani – Hindu Scholar from UK

• Sri Sri Ravishankar

• Ms. Geethanjali

• Swami Nithyananda

Hindi Explanation- Why Murti Worship in Hinduism

Experience of Western Hindus:

Ms. Gauri Maheshwari (formally Danielle Riordan)- USA explaining Basics of Hinduism, questions asked by her US friends.

• Mr Koi Fresco- His experience of being Hindu

• Radha Madhav dham

• In western multicultural class, Kids understanding “Experiential Approaches to Hinduism”

Vishnu -Celebrate Unity Consciousness…

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~ Navaratri 9 Colour Dress Codes for 2016 Goddess Durga Festival

// Om Dam Durgaye Namaha //

Happy Navaratri to all… Celebrate 9 shades of Woman Power…Hindus world wide are Celebrating 9 different manifestation of Goddess Durga with 9 different auspecious dress codes for next 9 days (1st-9th Oct)…

Here are colour dress codes for next 9 days! Bless yourself with 9 shades of woman power!

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Spiritual and Scientific Significance of Goddess Durga Navaratri Festival:

Goddess Durga symbolizes a  supreme power (Shakti ) which resets Positivity , Prosperity , Peace within us & in society around by removing/conquering all Negativity.

Its time to surrender yourself towards Ultimate Energy source/Universe Creator and ask for Blessing to remove Negativity  / Vasanas /Greed / Selfishness / Jealousy / Wildness / Evil within us and set up Positivity/Strength/Courage/Wisdom to solve our problems & help us to live a happy life.

On 10th day there is celebration called Dashahara or  Vijayadashami , which symbolizes victory of Positivity over Negativity.

Also, a time to say Thank you & Good Bye to Mother Goddess Durga for her presence & bliss  so that she will come back again next year to bless us.

Why 9 Dress Codes and 9 Manifestations?

Number 9 represents 9 different Cosmic Feminine Forces which balances our life…9 forms of Feminine Sahkti (power)..important in life….9 shades of womenwood. These 9 manifestations of Goddess Durga has significance in Hindu Sciprutres.  9 also represents 9 planets which has direct or inderct effect on our life…

Thus, Durga Festival is a celebration of Colours in Life too! Traditionally, along with Mother Goddess Durga statue, ladies/devotees wear 9 different colour Sari/Saree  (Dress) for 9 different days!! NavRatri (Nine nights) celebration for Goddess Durga is a very special occasion; especially for Ladies!!

Let’s pray to  supreme source – Durga to stay in our Heart and Guide us further…..

|| Jai Maa Durga ||

O Mother (Maa) Durga,….

We Thank you for arriving our Home (Heart) & accepting our Hospitality

O Shakti , Bless us Vision to spread Positivity, Peace & Prosperity Worldwide

Enlighten our Mind to find Good Purpose To Our Life

Nourish us to understand the Ultimate Truth & Wisdom

Provide us Knowledge to find Positive Paths

Fill us with Sense to avoid any Negative action

Flood our heart with Love & Sense of Belonging

Guide us to foster Joy & Happiness in the world

Give us Strength to handle all Problems

Help us grow Compassion to include everyone (Human/Animals/Plants/Nature)

Forgive us if we unknowingly did anything wrong

Pump enough Courage within us to walk on this difficult road

Take us to the ultimate journey of positive Karma & Dharma

O the great Shakti , accept our request to rule our Heart ,Mind & Soul forever

|| Jai Maa Shakti ||

~ NavRatri 9 Colours Dress Code and 9 Manifestations of Goddess Durga

See NavRatri 9 Colours Dress Code for 2017 Here

HAPPY NAVRATRI to all…Awaken your Kundalini in next 9 days with 9 auspicious dress colour codes & worshiping 9 Maa Durga manifestations!

(see pictures & listen mantra below).

Hinduism celebrates both Male & Female Shakti (powers) and considers them in UNITY not separate (unlike western beliefs)…Navratri (nine nights) to celebrate Feminine supreme Shakti Goddess Maa Durga has arrived today to bless us.

In 2015, Navratri festival will be celebrated across Hindu homes from 13th to 22th October….Its a very big celebration across India and all goddess temples.

Like new Child is born after 9 months process, so next 9 days grow your Consciousness and finally on 10th day (Vijaya Dashami or Dasahara) experience your new birth in the form of ENLIGHTENMENT– the ultimate BLISS and blessing from Mother Goddess Durga!

Maa (mother) Durga is worshiped in following 9 different manifestations with specific significance and specified auspicious Sari/Dress Codes each day!

Note: Listen Peaceful but Powerful Kundalini Awekening Sanskrit Mantra for Goddess Durga after the pictures below.

Also Read:

• NavRatri Festival 2013: Nine Different Sari (Dress) Colour Codes!

• SEE 2016 Navaratri 9 Dress Colour Codes

• Nine Nights For Mother Goddess Durga

9 Colours of Navaratri and 9 menifestations of Goddess Durga Maa:

SHIV- SHAKTI UNITY (Male-Female Inner Divine Power)

Significance of mother Goddess Durga power9 Different Sari / Saree Colours Codes for Maa Durga worship

 – Click to any pic to see slideshow

LISTEN Powerful Durga Mantra for Kundalini Awekening

• After basic Yoga & Pranayam (breathing) sit comfertably in Padmasan (lotus pose)

• Close eyes and listen to this simple but powerful Mantra

• Try to say it 108 times daily or as much you can

|| OMmmm Dum Durgaay  Namaha ||

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~ 5000+ years old underwater Hindu Temple at Bali-Indonesia

Hinduism (Sanatan Dharma) is world’s oldest Civilization having history over 30000+ years; had influence almost across the World till western Abrahmic religions formed some 2500 years back which are rejecting/destroying great ancient human heritage wherever they spread!

See 5000+ years Hindu Devata Vishnu’s temple found underwater near Bali, Indonesia. Local call this new Scuba diving spot at Pemuteran Beach as “Underwater Temple Garden – Bali”

Don’t be surprise! All over East Asia you will find 5000+ to 1000 years old Hindu/Buddhist ancient temples Angor wat (Combodia), Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Korea, Japan, China, etc.

Also it is now proved that Indian & Arabic Ocean Sea level has risen over 500 meters in last few thousand years submerging Ram-Setu bridge between Srilanka & India, Sri Krishna’s Dwaraka city at Gujarat India, Bali Islands and coastal areas near Oman/Quatar, etc.

~ Peaceful ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ Chant

Feel Calm…Peaceful…Nothingness…Bliss!
Listen beautiful soothing Hanumaan Chalisa by Bollywood Singer & Music Composer – Shekhar Ravjiani. Hindu Devotee sing this daily to get Courage, Conquer Fear &  remove Stress.  Hindu 40 line devotional Stotra (hymn) addressed to Lord Hanuman – Hindu God of Power.

~ How Hindus Celebrate Diwali (Festival of Lights)

India is gearing up for biggest festival of year (see clips & beautiful pictures below)…Get basic idea; Why & How Hindus across  the world celebrate Diwali,5 day long festival of light & colours with family, friends,  relatives & communities…