Subsequently Udumbara Mahasami's disciples established the Sinhala Sangha in Chiangmai, Lamphun and in Sajjanalaya - all in Northern Thailand. Buddha relics brought from Sri Lanka were enshrined all ...

Bodhi Dhamma Vihara Committee had the privilege to bring a direct sapling of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Australia for the first time. Share Latest podcast episodes ...

On the day of Diwali, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha to seek their blessings for prosperity and well-being ...

Food To make a gift, fruit or other food is placed in the shrine as an offering to the deity. Tasting Murti An image of the god or goddess being worshipped. Seeing Incense and flowers Burning ...

Kojagiri Puja is an auspicious day dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi during Purnima (full moon) in the Hindu month of ‘Ashwin’. It is celebrated with great fanfare in the Indian states of ...

Pooja was recently pencilled in to play the lead role in Channa Perera’s maiden directorial venture ‘Anjalika’ and we proceeded to meet this pretty girl where she was shooting for the first time in a ...

You can pick up winter woollens or textiles at the Tibetan Refugee Market. There are… Maha Kala Chakra Pooja is observed here during October and November How to Cycle From Kinnaur to Spiti ...

Kolkata: Like this year, state govt employees will get a two-week-long puja holiday next year as Durga Puja will start on Sep 27 in 2025. As Panchami next year is on Saturday (Sep 27), the state ...

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Just a day before Dusshera, Ayudha Puja, also known as Shastra Puja is performed. It celebrates the worship of Iron tools, weapons, and instruments. It is observed on the ninth day of Navaratri ...

Durga Puja, a major festival in India, celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over evil. Highlighted by rituals, artistic decorations, and cultural performances, the festival spans ten days ...

Mandala Puja is an important ritual observed at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala. The day of Mandala Puja marks the end of the 41 days long austerity known as Mandala Kalam that is observed by ...