(9.5.12) Shatkarm / What are Shatkarm ?

What are the names of Shat karm in Hinduism ? पंचकर्म 

Shatkarm - The following are the shatkarm-
1. Snan (स्नान)
2. Sandhya -jap (संध्या जप )
3. Hom (होम )
4. Pathan - paathan (पठन -पाठन )
5. Devarchan (देवार्चन )
6. Vaishvadev tatha athiti satkaar (वैश्व देव तथा अथिति सत्कार )

(9.5.9) What are Ashta Mahadaan / What are eight great charities

Ashta Mahadaan kaonase Hain ? What are eight donations ? Ashta Mahadaan
In Hinduism Daan or donation plays a vital role. The following are the eight things which are given as donation or charity -
1. Kapaas ( कपास )
2. Namak (नमक )
3.Ghee (घी )
4. Saptdhaanya (सप्तधान्य )
5. Swarna (स्वर्ण )
6. Lohaa ( लोहा )
7. Bhoomi (भूमि )
8. Gaudaan (गौदान )
Other Posts -
(9.5.1) Saptrishis / Seven Sages
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(9.5.2) Five elements / Panch Tatva
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(9.5.3) What are four Vedas
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(9.5.4) What are Upved in Hinduism 
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(9.5.5) What are the weapons of the Hindu gods
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(9.5.6) What are the names of Saptrishis 
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(9.5.7) Names of eighteen Purans
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(9.5.8) What is Ashta gandh 

(9.5.4) What is Ashta gandh

Ashta Gandh /(अष्ट गंध ) What is Ashtagandh / What are the uses of Ashtagandh

Ashtagandh is a mixture of the following eight things -
- Kapoor (कपूर )
- Kastooree (कस्तूरी)
- Gorochan (गोरोचन )
- Shingaraph ( शिंगरफ )
 - Chandan  (चन्दन )
- Kesar (केसर )
- Agar (अगर )
- Sindoor (सिन्दूर )
Usually the mixture of these things is used to write Yantra .

(9.5.7) Eighteen Purans / Which are eighteen Purans

Names of eighteen Purans / Which are 18 Purans 

The Purans are the important scriptures of the Hindus. They are 18 in number. Their names are as follows - 
> Brahma Puran (ब्रह्म पुराण )
> Padma Puran (पद्म पुराण )
> Shiva Puran (शिव पुराण )
> Shree Madbhagawat Puran (श्री मदभागवत पुराण )
> Markandey Puran (मार्कण्डेय पुराण )
> Agni Puran (अग्नि पुराण )
> Narad Puran (नारद पुराण )
> Ling Puran (लिंग पुराण )
> Brahma Vaivart Puran (ब्रह्म वैवर्त पुराण )
> Vaarah Puran (वाराह पुराण )
> Skand Puran (स्कन्द पुराण )
> Vaaman Puran (वामन पुराण )
> Koorm Puran (कूर्म पुराण )
> Matsya Puran (मत्स्य पुराण )
 > Garud Puran (ब्रह्म पुराण )
> Brahmand Puran (ब्रह्माण्ड पुराण )
> Bhavishya Puran (भविष्य पुराण )
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(14.9.1/1) Katyayani Mantra for a good and desired husband
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(14.9.2) Vishnu sahastranam /Benefits of Vishnu Sahastranam stotra
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(14.9.3) Narayan Kavach / Benefits of Narayan Kavach
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(14.9.4) Ram Mantra for removing calamities
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(14.9.5) Padmavati Mantra for progress in business
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(14.9.6) Padmavati Mantra for getting ambitions fulfilled
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(14.9.7) Padmavati Mantra for getting a good son
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(14.9.8) Padmavati Mantra for getting money and prosperity
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(14.9.9) Ram Mantra for wealth and prosperity
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(14.9.10) Ram Mantra for happiness and happiness
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(14.10.1) Om Namo Bhagawate Vaasudevaay - Benefits

(9.5.6) Names of Sapt Rishis (Seven Sages) / who are seven sages in Hinduism

Who are seven sages in Hinduism / Sapt Rishi in Hinduism / What are the names of Sapt Rishis 

In Hinduism the following are the Sapt Rishis or Seven Sages -
" Kashyapoth Bhardwaajo Gautamshchaa trirev
Jamdagnirvashishthashch Vishvaamitro -- "
"कश्यपोSथ भरद्वाजो गौतमश्चात्रिरेव च।
जमदग्निर्वसिष्ठश्च  विश्वामित्रो ---। " (वाचस्पति )
Kashyap (कश्यप )
Bhardwaaj (भरद्वाज )
Gautam (गौतम )
Atri (अत्रि )
Jamdagni (जमदग्नि )
Vasishth (वसिष्ठ )
Vishvaamitra (विश्वामित्र )
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(9.5.6) What are the names of Saptrishis 

(9.5.5) What are the weapons of Hindu gods

Hindu gods and their weapons  / Weapons of Hindu gods / What are the weapons of the Hindu gods

In the Hindu scriptures it is mentioned that weapons are used by Hindu gods to protect themselves and their devotees from enemies.
The following are the weapons of the Hindu gods -
Lord Vishnu - Sudarshan Chakra
Lord Shiva - Trishool
Hanuman - Gadaa (Mace)
Kartikey  -  Spear
Ganesh - Parashu , Pasa
Parashuram - Parashu
Indra - Vajra
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(9.5.4) What are Upved in Hinduism 

(9.1.6) What are the seven colours of the rainbow

Names of the even colours of the rainbow 

The following are the colours of the rainbow -
1. Red 
2. Orange 
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue
6. Indigo
7. Violet  
Names of the seven colours of the rainbow in Hindi ( Indradhanush ke saat rangon ke naam ) -
Laal (लाल), Naarangi (नारंगी ), Peelaa (पीला ), Haraa (हरा), Neelaa  aasamaani (नीला- आसमानी) Neelaa (गहरा नीला) Violet (बैंगनी) 

(9.5.4) What are Upved in Hinduism

Upved in Hinduism

In Hinduism the following are the Upved -
> Ayurved - Ayurved is related to science of life.
> Dhanurved - It is related to Archery.
> Gandharva - It is related to the art of theater, dance and music.
> Sthaptya - It is related to Architecture and civil construction.
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(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 
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(7) Good spiritual articles
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(9.5.3) What are Four Vedas

Four Vedas 

There are four Vedas in Hinduism. The Vedas are considered as the most sacred scriptures f the Hindus.The four Vedas are as follows -
1. Rig Ved
2.Sam Ved
3. Yajur Ved
4. Atharva Ved
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(9.4.18) Bhamashah Yojana Rajashan / Bhamashah Scheme

Bhamashah Yojana - A Public Welfare Benefits Delivery Scheme of Rajasthan Govt.

With the objectives of financial inclusion and to empower the women of the state of Rajasthan, Bhamashah Scheme was relaunched in the year 2014.
The Scheme is a family based programme of financial inclusion, where each family is issued a Bhamashah card. The card is linked to a bank account that is in the name of the lady of the house who is the head of the family.
भामाशाह योजना राजस्थान सरकार द्वारा जनहित के लिए चलाई जाने वाली योजना है. इस योजना का उद्देश्य सभी राजकीय योजनाओं के नकद एवं गैर नकद लाभ को प्रत्येक लाभार्थी को सीधा पारदर्शी रूप से पहुँचाना है।
The Benefits of the Scheme -
> Ensuring empowerment of women.
> Financial inclusion for all sections of the society.
> End to end service delivery platform for cash benefits with complete transparency and real time delivery.
> Closer to home banking services to citizens.
> A unified platform for a large number of schemes.
> Include both family and individual beneficial scheme.
Other important links -
भामाशाह योजना क्या है ?इस योजना लाभ तथा उद्देश्य क्या है?
भामाशाह योजना की आफिसिअल वेब साइट 
भामाशाह योजना के बारे में प्रश्न एवं  उत्तर (FAQ )
सम्पर्क सूत्र Contact 
Brochure 
Circulars 

(9.4.17) Rajasthan State Govt. Calendar 2016 - 2017

Holidays in the state of Rajasthan ( A list of holidays) in 2016 - 2017

Government of Rajasthan issues a month wise calendar every year. This calendar  gives the information regarding -

> Working days in the particular month.

> Holidays in the particular month.

> Restricted holidays.

> Shak Sanwat Tithis 

Note - for the calendar click here. 

(9.5.2) Five Elements (Panch Tatva)

What are the five Elements / Panch Tatva 

Panch Tatva are the five basic elements of nature. 
The five elements are- Prithvi (earth) Jal (water) Agni (fire) Vayu (air) and  Akash (sky).
Prithvi - is the source of all material existence in solid, semi liquid and gel forms.
Jal (Water) - is the source of material existence in liquid and fluidic forms.
Vayu (Air)- is the source of air and gaseous states of matter.
Agni - (Fire) Agni is the source of fire and all forms of energies and light.
Aakash - aakash is the subliminal etheric expansion and source and base of existence and manifestation of mental and emotional expressions.
The whole universe is made of these five elements.
Our body is also made up of these five elements. 

(9.5.1) Saptrishis / Seven Sages in Hinduism

Sapt Rishis/ The names of the Sapt Rishis / Who are the Saptrishis

The names of the Sapt Rishis are as follows _
.> Atri
> Bhardwaj
> Gautam
> Jamdagni
> Kashyap
> Vashishtha
> Vishvamitra

(9.4.16) Shivira Patrika (Education Dept. Rajasthan)

Shivira Patrika - A Magazine by the Education Department Rajasthan

The word 'Shivira' stands for shiksha vibhag Rajasthan and the word 'Patrika' stands for a magazine. Thus Shivira Patrika is a Magazine published by Education Department, Rajasthan. The important things about Shivira Patrika are -
> Shivira Patrika is a published monthly.
> The articles published in this magazine are related to education.
> Important and latest circulars are also published in the magazine.
For the latest Shivira Patrika click here.
Other important links -
Shivira Panchang

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Promotions orders etc
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(9.4.12) 108 Ambulance service project (nrhmrajasthan)

108 Ambulance service project in Rajasthan

Important things about 108 Ambulance project -
> 108 Ambulance project was launched in September, 2008.
> It provides pre-hospital emergency transportation care service across the state of Rajasthan round the clock.
> All types of emergency cases are handled by 108 services.
> Any person in need of emergency help can dial a toll free number 108 from any land line or mobile set.
> The ambulance reaches the site and takes the victim to the nearest hospital in 20 minutes in urban area and in 40 minutes in rural area.
> it is a very popular and easily available service.
Note - For official website of Medical, Health and Family welfare dept. of Rajasthan  CLICK HERE.

(9.4.11) NCTE National council for teacher education (ncte)

National Council for Teacher Education

NCTE stands for National Council for Teacher Education. It is a statutory body.
Its main object is to achieve planned and coordinated development of teacher education through out the country.
The N. C. T. E. has launched a new website.
This site can be logged in on a mobile phone.
This site will be used for the training programme for teachers.
Through this complaints and appeals will also be resolved.
Note - For official website of  N. C. T. E. CLICK HERE

(9.4.7) Apnakhata Rajasthan (On line record of land)

Apna khata (Land Records computerization in Rajasthan )

Important things about Apana Khata
(1) Apnakhata, the system of computerization of land records, is an effort and facility by the Revenue department govt. of Rajasthan, of providing the correct and authentic information about the land records, the land holder's name, the Khata number and the area of the agriculture land in the name of the person i.e. the Khata holder or the owner of the land.
(2) Apna khata, has been a great help to the people of Rajasthan and it has been welcomed everywhere because it is a transparent system of showing the authentic information of land records.
(3) The purpose of this effort or service is to give the detail and accurate information about the agriculture land and land record. The Apnakhata web site provides the records of rights (Nakal) of land records on line from the authorized kiosks. The person can also get the copy of the land records by using his own internet service.
Important links - 
Apana khata 
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Choose district Jamabandi  Nakal 
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Contact list

(9.4.1) Shivira Panchang 2016-2017 Shivira calendar (Education Dept. Rajasthan)

Shivira Panchang 2016- 2017 ,Shivira Calendar 2016 - 2017 ( A Calendar for the schools in Rajasthan for the year 2016-2017)

The word 'Shivira' stands for 'Shiksha Vibhag Rajasthan' and the word 'Panchang' stands for the calendar.Thus Shivira Panchang is a calendar for the schools of Rajasthan. This panchang is published by the education Department of Rajasthan. In this Panchang the department gives the guide lines for various activities to be conducted in the schools. One can find the following things in the Shivira Panchang -
> Opening and closing time of schools.
> Change in the school time.
> List of the holidays and the vacations in the academic session.
> Dates for the periodical tests and half yearly and yearly examination.
> Date for the declaration of the the local examination result.
> Important guide lines for various activities to be conducted in the schools.
>The dates of tournaments and the places of their celebration
For detail Panchang click here - Shivira Panchang  2016 -2017
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For other details click here - Shivira Patrika,    Promotions orders etc
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(9.1.5) Important days of the year

List of the important days and dates of the year

Here under is given the list of the important days - National and International
Important days in January
> 01 January - New year day.
> 12 January - National youth day.
> 15 January - Army day.
> 26 January - Republic day of India.
> 30 January - Shaheed Divas ((Martyrs day).
Important days in February 
> 04 February - World cancer day.
> 14 February - Valentine's day.
Important days in March
> 30 March  - Rajasthan Divas.
Important days in April
> 01 April - April Fools day or All fools' day
Important days in May
> 01 May - International labor day
> 08 May - Red cross day
Important days in June
> 05 June -World Environment day.
Important days in July
> 11 July - World Population  day
Important days in August
> 12 August - International youth day.
> 15 August - Independence day of India
Important days in September
> 05 September - Teachers' day
Important days in October
> 24 October - United Nation day
Important days in November
> 14 November - Children's day in India
Important days in December
> 01 December - World Aids day
> 04 December - Navy day
> 10 December - Human Rights day

(9.3) Rajasthan General Knowledge (GK) for competitive Exams.

Rajasthan GK 

In the following posts the visitors will find a very useful reading material particularly the candidates who are making preparation for the competitive examinations.

Rajasthan is a land which is famous for bravery and sacrifice of its people.It is also known for its diversity. Here you will find different kinds of customs, culture, costumes, music, dialects, manners, cuisine, physiography etc.

The following topics  will be covered -

Popular Fairs of Rajasthan

Festivals

Dialects and languages

Folk gods of Rajasthan

National Parks and Sanctuaries of Rajasthan

Historically signaficant placesin Rajasthan

Temples of Rajasthan

and much more.

Note - Click here for more topics