Why Festivals are celebrated in Hinduism:

Every festival that is celebrated in HINDUISM condenses the vast knowledge of Astronomy, Ecology, Siddha Vaidya / Ayurveda (Medicine) so as to adapt an individual to a particular climatic condition that is forth coming at a particular seasonal change. It has to be remembered always that in Hinduism the food is medicine. This is the immediate benefit to the individual. Most of the festive performances like doing yagnas, mixing turmeric and other stuff in rivers and lakes deals with the cleaning environment and retaining the environmental balance and the general health of the individual. At spiritual level all festivities

culminate in triumph of good over evil; Deva (pure light or knowledge) or Devi (pure consciousness) becoming victorious over Asuras (gross ignorance or matter) as montioned in various yoga texts is the spritual meaning to achieve the higher levels of the perfection in the evolution. This is the antharaartha of the festivals. All the festivals are synthesized from Puraannaas and these in turn represent the wisdom.

Introduction to Indian Knowledge System Academy

Indian Knowledge System Academy (formerly known as Ampang Arts and Yoga Studio) was founded in April 2004 by Vijayakumar Allagappan who has done extensive studies and research in the area of Ancient Yoga, Tantric Astrology, Hindu Rituals, Practices, Symbolism and their Sciences, The Caste System, The Connection between the Universal Soul, The One God and Myriad Gods and Goddesses, Karma, Dharma and Reincarnation.

The Ancient System known as Sanathana Dharma (Hinduism) was created with the full understanding of the practical order of natural living. Rites, Rituals, Customs and traditions observed from our birth down to the practices during our death even after it were perfectly designed to create a balance between ourself our surrounding and the cosmic consciousness we call God. But this great Science and Art created by our ancestor are slowly fading in the age of computer and technology replaced by make-believe rituals that are of very little benefit to human society and nature. So how we can regain this loss of our Great Ancient Wealth where our 21st century YOUTH want FACT to decide what they can accept or reject.

We can start by answering them scientifically and practically to simple question like ...... Why so many Gods in Hindusim?
Where do they reside?
What is the scientific reason for Lord Ganesha with elephant head?
What is temple and the science behind each ritual in it?
What is “Manasaatchi”?
How can we know God?
What is Karma?
Why Caste System was created and its true meaning?
Why it is important to perform ancestral rituals?
By answering this questions they will understand the importance and appreciate our own culture, customs, sciences and arts.

Our aim is to have a place where today`s modern world will get chance to understand and appreciate the arts and sciences of Hinduism

About the Founder

VIJAYAKUMAR ALLAGAPPAN - Consultant, Teacher, Speaker, Writer and Researcher
Vijayakumar Allagappan Has Been Studying & Researching the Art & Science of Living in Hinduism, Ancient Yoga, Tantric Astrology, Hindu Knowledge System, Tantra, Mantra and other Esoteric Science for More Than 13 Years. He Has Wide Experience in Tantric Astrology Consultancy & Has Deep Insights in Human’s (Cosmic) Behavior pattern & Body-mind Science. He is also a Visiting Faculty for various Educational Institutions and sharing the knowledge with thousands of others through his regular free public talk.

He is one of world`s leading Esoteric Science Blog writer, Yoga, Art & Science of Hinduism Teacher, Tantric Astrology Consultant, Public speaker on Art & Science of Living in Hinduism and researcher of Hindu Worships, Customs, Rituals and Symbols.

He is researching and decoding the sacred stories, myth, rituals, customs and symbols of Hinduism for Today`s Modern World scientifically and spreading to the whole world through writing, teaching and giving public talks. He says Mythology must never taken literally, because mythology stories and symbols are code, a medium through which the siddhas and yogis are communicating profound messages.

In 2005 after in-depth research and pilot studies he has developed a Super Kids Program for children by using ancient Indian mystic’s technique to enhance intelligence, memory power, creativity and emotional balance. The children in the program have showed remarkable changes in their behavior and improvement in their intelligence and comprehension. Even the adults also show improvement with this program. He has successfully introduced this program to thousands of children in more than 2o primary and secondary schools for the past 5 years.

He says all our problems and difficulties that occur in our life are due to ignorance. He believe wisdom is our birth right so he call everyone to learn our priceless wisdom tradition of ancient civilisation designed by Indian mystics so that we can destroy our ignorance and enjoy greater health, wealth, prosperity and enlightenment in this life.

For more information on Art and Science of Living in Hinduism , Secret Art and Science of Parenting in Hinduism, classes or free public talk call the Indian Knowledge System Academy @ 0129107301 or go to http://indianknowledgesystemacademy.blogspot.com/

Baby`s Name and Nakshatram

In Hindu society from ancient times, the child is given a name by his/her parents with the name having deep meaning and starting with first alphabet of his/her Nakshatra. Most of the names are either related to God or other good things. By simply hearing the name one can judge about the nature of the person.

The main reason to choose a name based on Nakshatra is that it vibrates in harmony with the nature of the individual in this particular incarnation, by virtue of its unique relation to the moon at the moment of birth, which has a significant impact on the inner, emotional nature. The moon is associated with consciousness, particularly with the right brain. Each phase of the moon carries its own special energy. According to traditional astrologers, among the most auspicious Hindu first names begin the syllables that corresponds to one's birth star, called Nakshatra, which is the constellation with which the moon was aligned at the moment of birth. In ancient days, as today, this first sound of the first name was extremely important to knowledgeable preceptors.

This table shows the suggested letters to start your baby's name, depending on their birth star.
Aswini (Awasthi) - Chu, Che, Cho, La
Bharani - Li, Lu, Le, Lo, Lee,
Krithika (Karthikai) - Aa, Ee, Vu, Ai, A, I, Oo
Rohini - O, Va, Vi, Vu
Mrugasira (Makayiram) - Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki
Arudra (Thiruvadhirai) - Ku, Kam, Ja, Cha, Gha, Da,
Purnarvasu (Punartham) - Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi
Pushyami (Pooyam) - Hu, He, Ho, Da, Hu,
Aslesha (Ayilyam) - Di, Du, De, Do, Dee, Me, Moo, Da
Makha (Magha, Makam) - Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Ta, Ti,
Purva Phalguni (Pooram) - Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Pa, Tho, Thoo
Uttara (Uttara Phalguni, Utram) - Te, To, Pa, Pi, Na, Te
Hasta (Atham) - Pu, Sham, Na, Ta, Pa, Poo, Ra, Tha
Chitta (Chitra, Chithira) - Pe, Po, Ra, Ri, Tu, Thae,
Swathi (Chothy) - Ru, Re, Ro, Tha, Roo,
Visakha - Thi, Thu, The, Tho, Te, Tu, Tae, To
Anuradha (Anizham) - Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, Nee, Noo, Nae
Jyeshta (Triketta) - No, Ya, Yi, Yu, Ye, U
Moola (Moolam) - Ye, Yu, Ba, Bi, Yo, Bhi, Bha
Purvashada (Pooradham) - Bu, Da, Bha, Da, Bhoo, Pha, Gha
Utharashada (Utharadam) - Be, Bo, Ja, Ji, Bha, Bhe,
Sravana (Thiruvonam) - Ju, Je, Jo, Ka, Khi, Khee, So
Dhanishta (Avittam) - Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge, Gee
Sathabisham (Chathayam) - Go, Sa, Si, Su, S, See,Su,
Purvabhadra (Pururuttathy) - Se, So, Dha, Dhi, Di, Da
Uttarabhadra (Uthrittathy) - Du, Syam, Zu, Dha, Tha, Doo, Jha, Na
Revathi - De, Do, Cha, Chi

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Pongal - Vedic New Year

"Wishing Everyone Happy Ponggal and a New Year. May all your wishes come true and GOD bless you with Good Health, Prosperity and Enlightenment this year !"

From January 14th, the Sun begins its journey northward as it transits into the constellation of Capricorn, signaling the end of darkness and the return of ever increasing daylight through July 16th.

In astrological terms, it is the Vedic Winter Solstice and in India it is referred to as “Pongal”. The transit is a powerful opportunity to change your old ways and rewrite the rules for the next year.


Your old ways might not have brought you the affluence or poignant happiness that you have been yearning for. The celebrations associated with this transit carry a strong vibration which can stir up your awareness and help you receive what you rightly deserve.

The morning of January 13th prior to the transit is the time to clean your homes and your mind. Run through your closets and throw out old items from the past that no longer has a place in your life. Spiritually this is the time to overhaul of your current self and getting ready for a higher self. This festival celebrates leaving behind the old way of doing things, be it relationship, money matters or health habits.

Jupiter's Benefic Influences Makes for 6 Possible Great Sun Transits
The first day of the Vedic New Year, Thursday, January 14th, is the day when Sun enters the sign Capricorn. Winter comes to an end and there is a gradual onset of sunny days. It is interesting to know that even Indra, the king of heaven, rejoices during this time of abundance, fun, luxury and happiness.
The Sun governs your health; both physical and mental, self-esteem, proper functioning of the heart and your vision. On the Winter Solstice the Sun moves into Capricorn forming an auspicious "yoga" or configuration with Jupiter. The Sun remains in one sign for 30 days. Fortunately, the Sun and Jupiter will be continuing to form auspicious yogas even though the Sun will transit into the next zodiac signs. These good luck times continue when the Sun is in Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, and Gemini which ends on July 16th. Accelerating the benefic effects of the Sun using remedies can augment your good luck time, like sailing with the wind at your back.


Customs & Celebrations
Thai Pongal generally includes customs & celebrations that are the expression of jubilation over life's renewal. On Thai Pongal, the family begins the day early. Every member of the family gets up early in the morning, bathes, puts on new clothes and gathers to cook the traditional Pongal (rice pudding). The front garden is pre-prepared for this ceremonious cooking. A flat square pitch is made and decorated with kolam drawings, and it is exposed to the direct sun light. A fire wood hearth will be set up using three bricks. The cooking begins by putting a clay pot with water on the hearth.

A senior member of the family conduct the cooking and the rest of the family dutifully assists him or her or watches the event. When the water has boiled the rice is put into the pot - after a member the family ceremoniously puts three handful of rice in first. The other ingredients of this special dish are chakkarai (brown cane sugar) or katkandu (sugar candy), milk (cow's milk or coconut milk), roasted green gram (payaru), raisins, cashew nuts and few pods of cardamom.

When the meal is ready it is first put on a banana leaf and the family pray for few minutes to thank the nature sprit, the sun and farmers. Then the meal (Pongal) is served with fruits (banana and mango) among the family.

Spiritual Lessons Revealed From the Movie Avatar

Avatar - Top 5 Spiritual Lessons Revealed From the Movie Avatar

Avatar, a 2009 movie directed by James Cameron, has several spiritual lessons embedded in it. Here are the top 5 spiritual lessons from the well acclaimed must-watch movie.

1. Everything is Alive. Each particle of creation is filled with awareness, life force energy, spirit, and intelligence. These objects have different consciousness than ours. The universal consciousness, also known as 'Animism', is an integral part of several primitive cultures. This beautiful planet on which we live is not a dead lump of rocks circulating around the sun in space. Everything in this earth is pulsating with energy. Every culture knows it differently. Chinese calls it Chi, Indians call it Prana, Japanese call it Ki. The "bio-botanical neural network" described in the movie is real and we can experience it by increasing our consciousness. If there is one thing that I take home from this movie, it is that we should treat this earth and every living and non-living thing on this earth with respect and love. The "tree of souls" is as real as you believe it to be.

2. Love is the most powerful purifier of all. When our heart is filled with love, it heals us. This positive frequency goes out from us and resonates with everything around us. The heart filled with love creates electromagnetic field that affects the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. Love purifies the spirit. It cleanses the soul.

3. Everything is born twice. Your physical birth is simply the beginning of your consciousness. What you do with your life and how you earn your place in the community decides your second birth. Most people never reach the level of consciousness to be born again. To be born again, a person has to earn his or her place in the community. A real warrior has to earn place in the community by cultivating fearlessness and good heart.

4. Balance is the key to all life. "Mother earth does not take sides; she protects only the balance of life," a quote from movie reveals that mother earth promotes balance and harmony over everything else. Several Hindu and Zen spiritual theories promote balance and harmony as well. For long term sustainability, nothing takes precedence of balance.

5. This world is a collaboration of energies and every individual has something to contribute. Everybody has a purpose in life. Living a purposeful life puts you in attunement with rest of the universe. All the life force energy comes to your aid when your purpose is in attunement with betterment of the universe as a whole. "All energy is only borrowed...You have to give it back" - a direct quote from the movie reveals the quintessential aspect of how energy of both living and non-living things interacts and creates our universe.

Living your life by these 5 principles is bound to fill your life with love, joy, and serenity.

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