What is the origin and history of Telugu Smarta Brahmins who are traditionally from Northmost Andhra and Odisha? If Shakha matters:- KYV Taittiriya Some say that they migrated from Yamuna a long time ago acc. to Aitareya Brahmana of the Rig Veda . Others say that they were originally Tamil Brahmi...

What vedic translation error by Dr.Tulsiram?

we the have titles called BABA for saints like Neem karoli Baba Sai Baba Satya Sai Baba Baba Ramdev Is scriptures talks about this baba term and what does it mean? Could any saint be given baba titles?

The KaTapayadi system hinges upon the table below: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ka Ka ga Ga ~ga ca Ca ja Ja ~ja Ta Tha Da Dha Na ta tha da dha na pa Pa ba Ba ma ya ra la va sha Sha sa ha I have come to understand the numbering of the 72 Melakarta raagas are roughly as follows: The...

We all know the tithi of his birth, but on which weekday was he born? The tithi is mentioned in both the ramayan but I can't find mention of weekday

There are several names/mantras available for Sudras that are very powerful. I am using the word 'powerful' to stress that the mantra is capable of giving both temporal pleasures and eternal moksha. I know a few names that are available for Sudras that are powerful enough. For example 'Rama', 'Na...

It is common Hindu belief that those who want to to Tapasya should go to Himalaya . My question is at which particular place(s) should one go for doing penance ?

The continuous repetition of sacred words such as god names, mantras, etc. is said to be a Japa. Japa is so much powerful. It is crore times more powerful than Puja and Stotra. You can read more about the following from this answer Stotra is equal to a crore of PujA. A Japa is equal to crore of ...