Hindu Janajagruti Samiti en-ushttp://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/ HJS: RSS Feed What is the purpose of doing Oukshan? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/what-is-the-purpose-of-doing-oukshan.html Oukshan is the the ceremony of moving lit lamps (arti), that is moving an oil dish lamp (niranjan) or a brass lamp with .. Why is the earthen pot used in all important sanskars? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/why-is-the-earthen-pot-used-in-all-important-sanskars.html To bury the umbilical cord at the time of birth, to install the deity of the pandal (mandapdevata) during the thread cer.. Why is Kanyadan performed after garlanding of bride and groom? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/why-is-kanyadan-performed-after-garlanding-of-bride-and-groom.html The giving away of the bride (daughter) to the groom is called the ritual of giving away of the daughter (Kanyadan). Why is Gouriharpujan performed prior to the marriage? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/why-is-gouriharpujan-performed-prior-to-the-marriage.html On the wedding day the bride should be given a ritualistic bath (mangalsnan) and new clothes to wear. Then on the grindi.. Which factors are considered while arranging marriage? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/which-factors-are-considered-while-arranging-marriage.html After the thread ceremony at the age of eight, a boy would remain at his Guru’s home for study for atleast another twe.. When is the sanskar of Sodmunja performed? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/when-is-the-sanskar-of-sodmunja-performed.html The return of the student who has accepted the vowed religious observance of the celibate student (brahmacharyavrat) fro.. What do the three strands of the sacred thread represent? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/what-do-the-three-strands-of-the-sacred-thread-represent.html The sacred thread is held in the hand and chanting the Gayatri mantra ten times, is sprinkled with water charged with ma.. Why are specific sanskars performed after birth of a child? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/why-are-specific-sanskars-performed-after-birth-of-a-child.html Jatakarma is performed to eliminate the defects in the foetus arising from intake of liquor (amniotic fluid) and to libe.. Which sanskars are vital for overcoming defects in foetus? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/which-sanskars-are-vital-for-overcoming-defects-in-foetus.html 2% of all physical and psychological problems are constituted by defects in the ovum and womb, half of them being physic.. Why are certain rituals performed before commencing any sanskar? http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/why-are-certain-rituals-performed-before-commencing-any-sanskar.html To prevent any obstacle from disrupting an auspicious occasion, it is begun with the worship of Lord Ganapati, a practic..