Rudra Ekadashini
Śrī Rudra Ekādaśinī
The meaning and significance of Śrī Rudram: the name Rudra, Namakam and Chamakam, the number eleven, the Ekādaśa Rudras, Rudrābhiṣekam and the inner meaning of Rudra worship.
12 min read
Journal
Blog
Guides on preparation, traditions and what to expect, written for families new to a ritual and for those keeping a long tradition alive.
Traditions
Understanding kala: the nine manas, Souramana and Chandramana
The first post of Purohitam.ca on how our shastras measure time, the nine manas of the Surya Siddhanta, and why the same festival falls on different days.
6 min read
Preparation
How to prepare your home for a puja in Ontario
A simple checklist covering the altar corner, seating, condo smoke alarms and what to wear.
4 min read
Traditions
Choosing an auspicious date: how the panchang guides a muhurat
What tithi, nakshatra and yoga mean in plain English, and how a date is picked around your family calendar.
5 min read
Vrata Puja's & Homa's
Griha Pravesh: what happens during a house-warming ritual
A step-by-step walkthrough of Vastu shanti, the kalash procession and the first meal in a new home.
6 min read