Usually 108 chants is done if we don’t have time to do 1008 how much is permissible in 200’s - 900’s.

The day before Diwali is Naraka Chaturdashi, which is believed to be the day when Krishna killed the demon Narakasura. Some believe that Diwali is celebrated to commemorate this event, as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. This Wikipedia page mentions this same belief. It is believed i...

what is the U-shaped thing in Swaminarayan's lefthand in this image? What purpose does it serve?

In this chapter of Bhishma Parva of Mahabharata, i learned about Devi's wolf-faced form: O thou that hadst devoured Asuras assuming the face of a wolf , I bow to thee that art fond of battle! I wanted to know about this wolf-faced form of Devi, Is any other details about her?

onsider the following words by Bhishma to Yudhistrira One should always observe the vow of Brahmacharya, and should never cross one's legs. One should observe the vow of Brahmacharya on the day of the new moon, as also on that of the full moon, as also on the eighth lunar day of both fortnights....

There are many popular songs with these lyrics, the first one seems to be called Namaskaratha Mantra. What is the meaning if Namaskaratha? And where all these stotras and mantras from? Also these shlokas seem to have spelling mistakes, so please link to the correct version. ॐ नमो हिरण्यबाहवे हिर...