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 by Mahindra Bisram During the period of Pitri Paksha, a time set aside to honor parents and ancestors, it is highly recommended that Daanam (Charity)…

Question — What, if any, is the relation between the Navgrahas Flag and Nav Durga Flags? What is the significance? Answer: (Taken from Guruji, Pt….

by Mahindra Bisram The call for action came and Surya Narayan Seva Outreach Sang answered.   On 9/4/11 SN SOS held a blood drive in conjunction…

  How do you decide where you should sit in relation to your spouse during puja? Do you follow the local customs, family traditions, or…

Ishwara as Lord Shiva is generally worshipped in a particular form known as LINGA. The word ‘linga’ in Sanskrit means a symbol.  The derivation of…

"Mananaat traayate iti mantraha" (That which uplifts by constant repetition is a Mantra.) A mantra is a mystic formula put together by the Rishis and…

Havan Yagna is as ancient as this world, for it is prescribed in the oldest of texts-the Vedas. In its physical form, Havan Yagna is…

Every Monday at 6:30 PM devotees eagerly gather at Shri Surya Narayan Mandir to participate in Abhishekam to Lord Shiva officiated by our spiritual Acharya,…

Blessed Self, Sitaram, Adorations and wishes of prosperity on this most auspicious and blessed day.  In the hustle & bustle of our daily living, shall…

Seva (Selfless Service without any expectation of result) is the greatest form of purification of past karmas. Our Shastras declare that it is only through…