5 Things to Remember When You Want to Buy Ganesh Statue for Home
One of the most important deities in Hindu culture, Ganesh is the god of prosperity, good luck and success. Keeping Ganesh statue at home is considered one of the ideal ways to keep bring prosperity and happiness. If you are seeking Ganesh blessings and want to buy Ganesh statue for home, then there are certain rules and things you must be well aware of before keeping the idol at your home: 1. Meaning of Keeping Ganesh Before jumping the ship, you must [...]
7 Benefits of Hemp Bags That Makes Them Ideal Choice Over Others
Bags are a must-have utility for everyone. Whether you are visiting the market, casually strolling down with your friends, going on sightseeing, visiting your friends or family or so, a bag is a must to carry your essentials. The type of the bag depends on your exact need and requirements. But how do you choose the material? While there are several types to pick from, having one that fits your need and provides benefits on all accounts is something that [...]
Wrist Mala and Its Significance
Mala is a Sanskrit word meaning “garland”; in Tibetan, a mala is called threngwa. Malas are used for keeping track while one recites, chants, or mentally repeats a mantra or the name or names of a deity. Malas are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions, and they are sometimes called the Buddhist rosary. They are employed to focus one’s awareness and concentration during spiritual practice. Each mala usually contains a set of 108 number of beads representing [...]
Chakra and Its Meaning
Chakra is the concentrated energy centres within the human body that help to regulate all its processes, from organ function to the immune system and emotions. Chakra is a Sanskrit term, and it means “wheel” or “disk” and is derived from the root word “cakra”. From the base of our spine to the crown of our head, we have seven chakras. Each chakra has its vibrational frequency, a specific colour, and governs specific functions. Crown Chakra Crown chakra disperses the Universal [...]
When and Where to hang Prayer Flag?
It is believed that by hanging the prayer flag, the prayers and mantras will be spread by the wind and bring goodwill and compassion to benefit all beings. Tibetan prayer flags are used to promote peace, strength, compassion, and wisdom. Prayer flags are often found hung along trails and peaks high in the Himalayas to bless the surrounding countryside. Tibetan tradition considers prayer flags not only holy but also suggest that the auspicious hanging prayer flag should be strung on [...]
Tibetan Prayer Flag
Auspicious ‘Om Mane Padme Hum’ mantra engraved colourful, rectangular shaped pieces of cloth are Tibetan prayer flag. There are two types of prayer flag, i.e., lungta and darchor. A combination of five different coloured rectangular shaped cloth pieces are used to make the lungta flag; also called ‘wind horse’ and hanged on a line. However, the darchor flags are made by using one sizeable rectangular cloth that is hung up on a pole. The inscribed mantra and the different colour cloth [...]
Using Tibetan Singing Bowl
Internet is filled with questions queries like what is singing bowl, how to use a singing bowl, is singing bowl Tibetan or Nepali. Many have expressed curiosity on the topic. So we decided to take it to this blog and answer all your queries from an expert opinion. A bowl-shaped bell held up from beneath with the rim uppermost, Tibetan Singing Bowl is also known as Gong Bowl. Existing in a wide range of sizes, Tibetan Singing bowl diameter varies [...]
What is Hemp and How is Hemp Fabric Made?
What is Hemp? Well, I would simply like to mention Hemp as the sober cousin of Marijuana, the spoilt brat in the family. Hemp, on the other hand, is the progressive child. So, all the folks out there looking to roll a joint out of a bag or a t-shirt just calm down. The hemp products are made of hemp fabric. To all the silent majority planning to get high on hemp considering it same as marijuana, get this straight, [...]
