Mantras are used in meditation practice to help ground you to the current moment and release your mind from invading thoughts. Mantra meditation is meant to relax and center you by releasing judgments ...

'Om' is a legitimate mantra with an ancient tradition — if it's pronounced correctly and spoken only in your head. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that ...

Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a period of happiness, festivities, and revitalisation of the spirit. Lakshmi Puja is considered a significant ritual during this festive period, among many ...

Laxmi Puja, performed on Diwali, has great religious significance among Hindus. People celebrate by illuminating their homes, making Rangoli, and offering prayers to Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesh. In ...

Shri Lakshmi is one of the most beloved Hindu goddesses, known as the Goddess of wealth, luck, luxury, and prosperity (both material and spiritual). She is also Lord Vishnu's consort and a source of ...

Before performing the puja, ensure your home is thoroughly cleaned and decorated with diyas (lamps) and rangolis. Set up an altar with an idol or image of Goddess Lakshmi and arrange offerings such as ...