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Subhamoy's Hinduism Blog December 2007 Archive

By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

How to make 'Til Gajak' (Sesame Candy)

Sunday December 30, 2007
It's that time of the year when you make 'gajak' at home. A specialty of northern India, gajak is a hard-boiled dry sweet, made of sesame seeds or 'til' as ... Read More

Hindu Prayers & Mantras

Thursday December 27, 2007
If you pray daily and believe in your prayers, don't miss these resources on prayers, mantras, hymns, aartis, vandanas, bhajans and meditations on Hindu gods and goddesses, and articles on ... Read More

Vedic Astro Forecast for January 2008

Monday December 24, 2007
Find out what's in store for you in the coming year. Read your Vedic Astro Forecast for January 2008 by renowned Vedic Astologer 'Jyotish' Asish Kumar Das. The focus of ... Read More

The Christ-Krishna Connection

Friday December 21, 2007
Despite their differences, Hinduism and Christianity have great similarities. And this is particularly prominent in the case of the life and teachings of the two central figures of these world ... Read More

Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss

Tuesday December 18, 2007
Do you believe in reincarnation? Here's a bestseller that is subtitled "A Book that will Change Your Life!" Many Lives, Many Masters is the true story of a prominent ... Read More

2008 Hindu Gods & Goddess Calendars

Saturday December 15, 2007
Hindus worship many different deities. As Sri Ramakrishna, the great Hindu sage said, "There can be as many spiritual paths as there are spiritual aspirants, and as many gods as ... Read More

8 Types of Hindu Marriages

Wednesday December 12, 2007
Read about the 8 different types of Vedic marriages, as described in the 'Manusmriti' or Laws of Manu, which speaks of various wedding rites, including that of the brahmana, the ... Read More

Top 6 Amar Chitra Katha Picture Storybooks

Monday December 10, 2007
Amar Chitra Katha comic books have handed over the myths and legends of India to our generation in the most interesting and easy to read formats possible. These beautifully illustrated ... Read More

Tales From Ancient India

Saturday December 8, 2007
Even in this age of Harry Potter, Indian folk tales and bedtime stories continue to enchant the young reader. Here's a host of short and simple Hindu legends from the ... Read More

13 Steps of a Vedic Marriage Ceremony

Wednesday December 5, 2007
Hindus are among the most married societies in the world. A Hindu marriage ceremony is an elaborate affair with a series of rituals that last over a number of days. ... Read More

Top 4 Yoga Calendars for 2008

Monday December 3, 2007
Millions of people worldwide have reaped the benefits of the ancient Indian physical-discipline of Yoga. Now, here’s your chance to build in the power of Yoga into your daily life. ... Read More
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