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Subhamoy's Hinduism Blog July 2008 Archive

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

The Gurus of Sergeant Pepper

Monday July 28, 2008
In June of 1967, the Beatles released what many claim is the greatest rock/pop album of all time - "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". On the front cover, ... Read More

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrimage to Paradise

Thursday July 24, 2008
The Amarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine, they say, leaves a profound impact of spiritual exaltation on the minds of the pilgrims, who stride through an exceedingly ... Read More

Ganesha, the Musician

Sunday July 20, 2008
One of the 108 names of Lord Ganesha is "Nadapratithishta" meaning one who appreciates and loves music. Ganesha is symbolic of the music and rhythm of the cosmos. This gallery ... Read More

What is Namaste?

Friday July 18, 2008
‘Namaste’ or ‘namaskar’ is the Hindu way of greeting each other. It is not a superficial gesture or mere word, but has deep spiritual significance. When we greet one ... Read More

Guru Purnima: Celebrating the Guru

Monday July 14, 2008
The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage ... Read More

How to Live a Happy Married Life

Thursday July 10, 2008
Hindus are among the most married societies in the world, and Hindu marriages usually last a lifetime. What does it take to be an ideal spouse? Here are some tried ... Read More

Lord Krishna Speaks on Knowledge

Tuesday July 8, 2008
Lord Krishna was indeed the great guru of how to live life on earth. Like all great men, his life was dedicated to helping man fathom the sacred realm of ... Read More

How to Bless Your New Car

Sunday July 6, 2008
In the Hindu way, any new buy is consecrated before use. An American Hindu takes you through a typical Car Puja - blessing her new vehicle in the Lord's name ... Read More

Vedic Astro Forecast for the Month

Thursday July 3, 2008
Find out what's in store for you this month. Read your Vedic Astro Forecast for July 2008 by renowned Vedic Astologer 'Jyotish' Asish Kumar Das. The focus of these predictions ... Read More
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