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WELCOME TO THE HINDU HERITAGE SOCIETY WEBSITE
Promoting Education, Arts & Heritage
ABN 60486 249 887. Y 2943504
Promoting Education, Arts & Heritage
ABN 60486 249 887. Y 2943504
Promoting Education, Arts & Heritage
ABN 60486 249 887. Y 2943504
एकं सद् विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति-
Ekam Sad Vipra Bahudha Vadanti.
The Truth is One; the wise call it by various Names.
Sri Hanuman is presented as an extraordinary figure in Hindu tradition, born to Anjani and the wind-god Pavana. He goes by many names, including Hanuman (after Hanumpur), Vajranga (for his body’s hardness), Mahavir (mightiest hero), and Maruti. Renowned for his unmatched strength, devotion, and wisdom, he is revered as one of the seven Chiranjivis (immortals) who continues to exist to this day.
Early Life & Powers: From birth, Hanuman showed divine capabilities—he even attempted to swallow the sun as a child. Cursed by a Rishi to forget his strength until he met Lord Rama, he regained his prowess through devotion. He could expand or shrink his body, leap across vast distances, and was supremely skilled in warfare and Vedic knowledge.
Role in the Ramayana: Hanuman became Lord Rama’s greatest helper in the quest to rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana. His feats included crossing the ocean in one leap, setting Lanka ablaze, and bringing Rama and Lakshmana back from the netherworld after rescuing them from Ahi Ravana. His devotion was so profound that he literally carried Rama in his heart.
Characteristics & Devotion: Hanuman embodies unwavering service, courage, and purity, living solely to serve Lord Rama. His actions were entirely selfless, and he never knew failure. He is revered as an ideal devotee (dasya bhava) and a paragon of celibacy (brahmacharya). After Rama’s earthly mission ended, Hanuman remained behind to protect devotees and attend every gathering where Rama’s name is praised.
Legacy: As an immortal, Hanuman is believed to be present wherever Lord Rama’s deeds are recounted. His life story symbolizes courage, devotion, humility, and triumph through faith. The article concludes by invoking Hanuman’s blessings and celebrating him as a supreme devotee whose heroism and virtue are unparalleled.
The Vikrama Samvat is an important calendar system used by Hindus to calculate dates for festivals and religious observances. It was introduced by King Vikramaditya of Ujjain, and though often associated with the 1st century BCE, it gained widespread use around the 7th century AD. This traditional calendar is lunisolar, meaning it incorporates both the lunar months and the solar year in its calculations.
The Vikram Samvat (abbreviated as VS), also known as the Vikrami calendar, uses twelve to thirteen lunar months to align with a solar sidereal year. Typically, the Vikram Samvat is 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar, although between January and April, this difference reduces to 56 years due to the differing new year start dates.
This calendar is widely used not only by Hindus, but also by Sikhs and even some Pashtun communities. As one of several regional calendars used across the Indian subcontinent, it harmonizes twelve synodic lunar months (based on the moon's phases) with 365 solar days.
In many regions of India—particularly in Punjab, Central, Northeastern India, and Nepal, the Hindu Solar New Year is celebrated with the festival of Vaisakhi. This marks the first day of the month of Vaisakha, which generally falls on April 13 or 14 each year. Vaisakhi is not only a new year celebration, but also a significant religious and historical festival in Sanatan Dharma.
As we step into Vikrama Samvat 2082, may this new year bring peace, prosperity, and joy to all.
1. Significance and Historical Background
2. Timing and Observance
3. Rituals and Celebrations
Concluding Thoughts
Together, Ugadi and Rama Navami form an important segment of the Hindu festive calendar in early spring. They remind devotees of renewal, devotion, and the eternal virtues personified by Lord Rama. Whether through chanting mantras for auspicious beginnings or celebrating the divine birth of Lord Rama, both festivals inspire individuals to embark on a path of spiritual growth, ethical living, and communal harmony in the year ahead.
1. Meaning and Etymology
2. Timing and Observance
3. Rituals and Celebrations
Hindu Heritage Society celebrates 5 festivals in a year. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Hindu Heritage Society has created a Youtube channel for you.
सनातन संस्कृति और विरासत की कहानी" (The Timeless Tale of Culture and Heritage)
youtube series to watch.
Daily Prayers, Bhajans, and Mantras
An Initiative of Hindu Heritage Society Inc.
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Holi festival link to some images
Durga Puja link to some images 2024
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ॐ प्रणवो धनु: शरो ह्यात्मा ब्रह्म तल्लक्ष्यमुच्यते । अप्रमत्तेन वेद्धव्यं शरवत्तन्मयो भवेत् ।। #मुण्डकोपनिषद
PRANAVO DHANU SHARO HYAATMAA BRAHM TALLAKSHYA MUCHYATE.
APRAMATTEN VEDADHAVYAM SHARAVATTANMAYO BHAVET. Mundakopanisad
The Sacred Word (AUM) is likened to a bow, with the soul as the arrow and Brahman as the target. When one focuses unwaveringly, allowing their attention to remain steady, they will pierce the target. Just as an arrow becomes one with the target once it has struck, the soul merges with Brahman, achieving unity.
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