Posted on 31-1-2024

Book title — Guide to Hindu Homa (Havan) and Festivals

Contents

1. 1.Four Hundred  Types of Yagas

1.a.Ganapati Homam -Guide to Hindu Homams (Havan)

2.Nava Graha Homam

3.Ayush Homam

4.Aavahanthi Homam

5.Jayathi Homam

6. Mrtyunjaya Homa

7.Ati Rudra Yagam

8.Vastu Homa

9.Purusha Sukta Homa, Sri Sukta Homa and Gayatri Homa

10.Chandi Homam, Bhagavad Gita Homam, Pratyankara sulini homam

11.Sudarsana Homam : Hindu Guide to Havan ,Homas and Yagas

12.Things needed for Puja, Havan, Homa and Yagna

13.Hindus’ Great Investment Festival Akshaya Trithiyai

14.Hindus celebrate Four Navaratris with Little Girl Puja

15.No one can beat Hindus in Fasting– Sir Monier Williams-1

16.No one can beat Hindus in Fasting– 2

17.No one can beat Hindus in Fasting– 3

18.Strange Hindu Vratas that Manu recommends!

19.Hindu Swastika Festival

20.Akshaya Navami Day is Important because of Rama’s Meeting with Bharata

21.Mahalaya Amavasai and Ancestors Worship

22. Ancestor Worship in Japan- Feast of Lanterns

23.Who named the Days of the week?

24.Is Saturday a Good Day ?- Part 1

25.Is Saturday a Good Day ?- Part 2

26. The Great Lamp Festival- Karthikai Deepam

27.An Interesting study of Boons and Curses

28.Haloes are Real: New Scientist

29.Phenomenal Memory Power of Hindu Ascetics!

30.Three Books on a ‘Deity with a Thousand Names’: Vishnu Sahasranama

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Front Cover Picture- Gajalakshmi Lamp in Chennai Museum

 Foreword

Hindu ‘Fire ceremonies’ called Yaga, Yagna, Homa, and Havan are observed by the Hindus for thousands of years. My book is a collection of my articles written over ten years on this subject. I have added the festivals celebrated by the Hindus as well. It is not a comprehensive one. There are many more not reported here. But important rituals and fasts are covered in it. In the last section of the book,

 I have included my articles on Boons and Curses and  Haloes and Importance of Days of the  Week. In a way, they are all related to the title of book.

The fire ceremonies fall into a category which can be done only by the priests. Other festival rituals are done by housewives. Some may seek help from the priests. Hindus living in different parts of India celebrate some festivals on a grand scale. It differs from region to region; Hindus have celebrations all through the year. If a person keeps a festival calendar with him, then the person can enjoy festivals for all 365 days. This book serves as a short guide to those who want to know the basic details.

London swaminathan

2024

Swami_48@yahoo.com

ABOUT THE BOOK AND THE AUTHOR

Book Title – Guide to Hindu Homa (Havan) and Festivals

Author – London Swaminathan (Santanam Swaminathan)

Language- English

Published  – 2024

Subject – Religion

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AUTHOR’S PROFILE

Santanam swaminathan (London swaminathan)

Educational Qualifications: B.Sc, M A (History), MA (Lit)

Higher Diploma in French and Sanskrit

DOB  6-11-1948

Work Experience- Now retired.

Worked for Dinamani, Madurai as Senior Sub Editor until 1986,

BBC Tamil Producer in London 1987-1991,

Manager of Tamil Malayalee Health Project and London Tamil Sangam,

Tamil Tutor at SOAS, University of London 1993 to 2014.

Living with his wife and two sons in London from 1987.

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Blog Details

tamilandvedas.com

swamiindology.blogspot.com

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Contact Details

swami_48@yahoo.com

swaminathan.santanam@gmail.com

Mobile Number in London

07951 370 697

Published Works

Over 8000 articles and 116 Tamil and English Books

Visited 15 Countries:

India, Britain, USA, Australia, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Italy, Greece and Sri Lanka