The Guardian Spirits are here to stay

PurePrayer brings you a glimpse of Nemotsava or Bhutakola, a ritual performed in the coastal line of Dakshina Kannada better known as Tulu Nadu. Bhuta Kola is an ancient practice of paying homage to local spirits, who are thought to protect the locals and maintain the delicate cosmic balance between nature and man.

It is a sultry early evening, and the place has a festive look. The shrine of the local deity known as Daivada Mane or Daivada Sthala (the house of the Daiva – the demigod) is gorgeously decorated. The idol of Daiva has been taken on a procession and is back home to talk to His people. The atmosphere smells of glowing lamps, burning torches, and low-explosive fire crackers called “Garnal” by the natives. Amidst the mela and “paad-dana” or “pardana” (singers reciting the legend of the demigod like a ballad), th

Traits of Ashwini Nakshatra Born

You are strong, courageous and smart if you belong to this first star of Vedic Zodiac belt Ashwini 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th pada belong to Mesha Rashi (Aries constellation). Popular Ashwini starrers – Sania Mirza, Bruce Lee, Yukta Mookhey, Che Guevara, Bhim Sen Joshi, Kamala Harris

What Characteristics Identifies An Ashwini Star holder?

You are proactive, strong, and courageous. You will not exchange your dignity for anything on earth. And you have the vigour and vitality of a horse? Your birth star has to be Ashwini, the first star in the belt of Vedic astrology, symbolised by horse-headed twin Gods known as Ashwini Kumaras. They are the general physicians of t

Traits of Ardra Nakshatra Born

You are intellectual, determined, and strong if you belong to this sixth star of the Vedic zodiac belt. Ardra 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th padas belong to Mithuna Rashi (Gemini). Popular Ardra starrers – Dr. B R Ambedkar, Asha Parekh, Franklin D Roosevelt, George Orwell, Jagjit Singh, Nirupa Roy, R K Narayan

What Characteristics Identifies Ardra Star holder?

Ruled by Lord Rudra, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, a person born under Ardra Nakshatra is an emotional pendulum. Like Lord Shiva, who can protect and destroy, an Ardra star bearer is known to reflect extreme emotions. Natives of Ardra do not get bogged down by the storms of life. In fact, they are capable of transforming their lives i

Traits of Magha Star Born

You are enterprising, popular, and a charismatic leader if you belong to this tenth star of the Vedic Zodiac belt. Magha 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th padas belong to Simha Rashi (Leo constellation) Popular Magha starrers – Julia Roberts, Margaret Thatcher, J Jayalalithaa, Theresa May, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Winston Churchill, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

What Characteristics Identifies Magha star holder?

Magha means power. And this includes wealth, fortune, and prosperity. It is one of the most prosperous and mighty stars. Magha Nakshatra is ruled by Pitrus. In Sanskrit, Pitru refers to the spirit or spirits of deceased ancestors who have been properly sent off. People born under Magha N

Traits of Shravana Star Born

You are intelligent, smart, and noble if you belong to this twenty-second star of the Vedic zodiac belt. Shravana 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th padas belong to Makara Rashi (Capricorn constellation). Popular Shravana starrers – Britney Spears, Medha Patkar, Kareena Kapoor, Abhinav Bindra, Rajni Kanth, Varun Gandhi, Vijay Mallaya, V Shantaram

What Characteristics Identifies a Shravana Star holder?

Shravana means "hearing." The meaning further expands to include listening, understanding, and learning; all of this, put in a nutshell, will be education. The star is ruled by none other than Maha Vishnu, who manifests in each and every life and protects the universe. People born under Shravana Nakshatra are wonderful learners who can comprehend the world a

Grastasta Ketugrasta Soorya Grahan | October 25, 2022

Grastasta Ketugrasta Soorya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) will be occurring on October 25, 2022 in the Chitta Nakshatram during Ashvayuja (Ashvinamaas) Amavasya Thithi of Krishna Paksha in the Tula Rashi (Zodiac Sign: Libra). PurePrayer presents an insight about the Surya Grahan Rituals, Effects of Grahan as per Vedic Astrology, some of the Do’s and Don’t’s during the Soorya Grahan and many more.

Grahana Phala (Effects) for this Surya Grahana

Shubha Phala

Ashubha Phala

Decoding the concept of Gau Puja | Gau Daan | Gau Graasa

Sanatan Dharma has given the Gau (Cow) a very sacred postion in the everyday life. Gau has been given the same status as mother. Gau Pooja or Go Puja has been prescribed as the everyday procedure in the scriptures. Gau Graasa or Gograsa is nothing but the fodder to be provided to the cows. Feeding cows is said to give us a lot of positive vibrations.

PurePrayer walks you through the journey of performing Gau Daan or Cow Daan, its importance and many cow related Pujas.

Performing Gau Puja, Gau Daan and offering Gau Graasa is capable of removing all kinds of sins. Performing these time-tested, proven rituals with the help of experienced Vedic Pandits, Purohits or Panthulu can be a very satisfying experience in life.

Celebrating Ratha Saptamee | Surya Puja | 5^th February, 2025

Ratha Saptamee is an important day in the Hindu Panchangam for performing Puja Rituals paying obeisance to Lord Soorya seeking his benevolence on the day of Maagha Shukla Saptamee in the Uttarayan. This celestial celebration is also known as Achala Saptamee, Magha Saptami or Surya Saptami. Lord Surya called Vaivasvat was born on this day and hence, Ratha Saptami also gets the name of Surya Jayanti and Vaivasvata Manvadi.

Ratha Saptami is being celebrated on 5^th February, 2025.

This festival of Suryaradhanam has been in practice since the Vedic Age.

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Can We Defeat Diabetes Visiting Temples?

Health is the greatest wealth and when some illness or disease haunts us, the first thing that comes to our minds is praying to the Almighty. While, the modern science has played a helping hand in finding solutions to the health related problems, we do not have solutions to all.

There are many Kshetras and Temples that have been known to have cured diseases and illnesses in India. PurePrayer embarks on SpiRitual Journeys to such a Kovil (Tamil: Temple) that cure diseases.

What is Diabetes?

In Ayurveda, a condition in which a person passes honey like (sweet) urine has been called Madhumeha (Hyperglycemia). Reduced insulin production and decreased insulin sensitivity are the contributing factors for hyperglycemia. It is one among 20 types of Prameha (urological disorder) described in various Ayurvedic classics like

Guru Pujai At Kanjanur Agneeswarar Kshetram On Shukla Panchamee Of Thai 

When you visit Kanjanur Agneeswarar Kshetram which is also known as Shukra Graha Parihara Sthalam, do not forget to take a closer look of the young boy at the feet of Lord Dakshinamurthy’s image. This image of the boy is none other than Haradatta Shivachariyar.

Guru Pujai at Kanjanur Agneeswar Kshetram on Shukla Panchamee of Thai Month occurring on February 05, 2022 is celebrated as Aradhana of Haradatta Shivachariyar. This was the day on which the holy man attained Kailasam. Lord Shiva appeared as Dakshinamurthy to the five year old Sudarshana who was a Vaishnavaite boy and imparted the Veda, Aagama Shastras to him. He was renamed as Haradatta Sivachariyar by Lord Shiva. PurePrayer takes you on