Spiritual Guides & Puja Vidhi

Practical, tradition-rooted guides on placing idols, performing puja, choosing malas and more — to help you worship with confidence.

• The Hanuman Setu — Stands on the Banks of the Ganga in RishikeshHanumansetu
• Nirjala Ekadashi: Why It Is the Toughest Fast of the YearOf the twenty-four Ekadashis in a Hindu year, one stands apart. No food. No water. Not even a sip. Here is why devotees take on the hardest fast in the calendar — and how to do it right.
• Sundar Kand Path Vidhi: How to Read It at HomeSundar Kand is the chapter where Hanuman crosses the ocean alone. It is the most obstacle-removing text in the Vaishnava tradition. Here is how to read it correctly at home.
• How Idols Are Energised: Pran Pratishtha ExplainedWhat it means for a murti to be energised — pran pratishtha, temple purification, and why it matters for your home altar.
• Where to Place a Hanuman Murti at Home: A Vastu GuideThe right direction, room and form for your Hanuman murti — a practical Vastu guide to inviting strength and protection into your home.
• Vat Purnima Vrat: The Story of Savitri Who Outwitted DeathA wife follows the god of death into the forest and argues her husband back to life. That story is the heart of Vat Purnima — one of the most emotionally resonant vrats in the Hindu calendar.
• Hanuman Aarti: Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki — Lyrics & MeaningAarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki is sung at the close of every Hanuman puja. Each verse is a declaration of his power and a direct call for his protection. Here are the lyrics and what they mean.
• Brass vs Ashtadhatu vs Other Metals or Marble: Choosing a MurtiBrass, ashtadhatu, panchdhatu or silver? A plain-language guide to choosing the right metal murti for your altar.
• Guru Purnima: Why Hindus, Buddhists and Jains All Observe ItOne full moon day. Three entirely different religious traditions. Guru Purnima is the rare festival that belongs equally to Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains — here is why.
• Puri Rath Yatra: The History and Meaning of the Chariot FestivalThree wooden chariots, built fresh every year without a single nail, carried by the hands of a million pilgrims. The Puri Rath Yatra is one of the oldest continuously observed festivals on earth — here is its full story.
• Satyanarayan Katha: Story, Meaning & How to Perform ItThe Satyanarayan Katha is the puja Hindus perform at every milestone — a new home, a new child, a completed vow. Here is the complete story and how to do it at home.
• Ram Raksha Stotra: What It Is & How to Recite ItThe Ram Raksha Stotra was revealed by Lord Shiva himself in a dream — making it the most divinely sourced protective kavach in all of Hindu tradition. Here is what it means and how to recite it.
• Rudraksha & Mala Buying Guide: Mukhi, Authenticity & CareUnderstanding mukhi, spotting genuine beads, and caring for your japa mala — a practical buying guide.
• Hariyali Teej: The Story of Parvati's 108 Lifetimes of DevotionOne hundred and eight lifetimes of penance for a single marriage. Hariyali Teej celebrates the most patient love story in Hindu tradition — and arrives each year with the first green of the monsoon.
• Daily Puja Vidhi: A Simple Home Worship ChecklistThe steps, the samagri, and a simple routine to keep a consistent daily puja at your home altar.
• Setting Up for Festival Puja: Diwali, Navratri & BeyondHow to prepare your home altar for Diwali, Navratri and other festivals — set-up, samagri and planning ahead.
• Durga Aarti: Jai Ambe Gauri — Lyrics & MeaningJai Ambe Gauri is the aarti that opens every Navratri evening, sung in homes and temples across India. Each verse is a meditation on who Maa Durga truly is. Here are the lyrics and their meaning
• Hanuman Chalisa: Meaning, Benefits & How to ReciteWhat the Chalisa means, why devotees recite it, and exactly how to do it at home — with the right time, direction and setup.
• Vishnu Sahasranama: What It Is & How to Recite ItBhishma Pitamah's final gift to the world was the Vishnu Sahasranama — one thousand names of the Supreme Lord. Here is what it means and how to recite it correctly at home.
• Vastu for the Puja Room: Direction, Placement & TipsWhich way the mandir should face, where to place it, and the Vastu do's and don'ts for a home temple that invites calm and positive energy.
• Rudraksha Mukhi Guide: 1 to 14 Mukhi Meanings & BenefitsWhat "mukhi" means, the meaning of 1 to 14 mukhi rudraksha, which suits most people, and how to spot a genuine bead.
• How to Perform Hanuman Jayanti Puja at HomeHow to prepare and perform Hanuman Jayanti puja at home — the vidhi step by step, the right bhog, and what to avoid.
• How to Clean & Care for Brass and Silver IdolsSafe, simple ways to clean brass and silver idols at home, how often to do it, what to avoid, and how to keep murtis shining.
• Ganesh Chaturthi at Home: Puja Vidhi & Eco VisarjanHow to set up and perform Ganesh Chaturthi puja at home, the vidhi, the bhog, and an eco-friendly visarjan.
• संकष्टी चतुर्थी: सम्पूर्ण गाइडकष्टी चतुर्थी करोड़ों हिंदुओं का मासिक गणेश व्रत है। जानें सही पूजा विधि, उपवास नियम, चंद्र दर्शन का समय, मंत्र और 2026 की सभी तिथियाँ। सम्पूर्ण प्रामाणिक गाइड।
• Sankashti Chaturthi: Complete GuideSankashti Chaturthi is the monthly Ganesh vrat observed by crores of Hindus. Learn correct puja vidhi, fasting rules, moon darshan timing, mantras and all 2026 dates. Complete authentic guide.
• एकादशी व्रत: सम्पूर्ण गाइडएकादशी व्रत 2026 की सम्पूर्ण जानकारी — सभी 26 तिथियाँ, सही उपवास नियम, भगवान विष्णु को क्या अर्पित करें, क्या खाएँ और घर पर पूजा कैसे करें। प्रामाणिक सनातन गाइड।
• How To Do Ekadashi Fast : Complete GuideTwice every month, millions of lamps flicker to life in Hindu homes. This is the day of Ekadashi — the sacred day Lord Vishnu calls His own. Here is everything you need to observe it correctly.