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  2. Satyanarayana Puja - Wikipedia

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    The Katha narrates that the performance of the puja is in itself a promise to God, and recounts the plights of characters who either fail to complete the puja or forget their promises. [1] According to Vasudha Narayanan , the Satyanarayana vratakathā was likely the most popular vrata among Hindus during the second half of the 20th century.

  3. Katha (storytelling format) - Wikipedia

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    Katha (or Kathya) is an Indian style of religious storytelling, performances of which are a ritual event in Hinduism. It often involves priest -narrators ( kathavachak or vyas ) who recite stories from Hindu religious texts , such as the Puranas , the Ramayana or Bhagavata Purana , followed by a commentary ( Pravachan ).

  4. Satyanarayana Temple, Annavaram - Wikipedia

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    Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple is a Hindu-Vaishnavite temple located in Annavaram in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, India. [1] Dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu , the temple is situated on Ratnagiri Hill. [ 1 ]

  5. Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam - Wikipedia

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    Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam (transl. Glory of Sri Satyanarayana) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by S. Rajinikanth. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari , with music composed by Ghantasala .

  6. Vishnu Sahasranama - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 December 2024. Hindu religious hymn Vishnu Sahasranama Vishnusahasranama manuscript, c. 1690 Information Religion Hinduism Author Vyasa Verses 108 Part of a series on Vaishnavism Supreme deity Vishnu Rama Important deities Dashavatara Matsya Kurma Varaha Narasimha Vamana Parasurama Rama Balarama ...

  7. S. N. Goenka - Wikipedia

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    The organisation of the centres are decentralized and self-sufficient and may be run by volunteers of varying experience, which may account for differences in attitudes and experiences. In an effort to provide a more uniform experience in all of the centres, all public instruction during the retreat is given by audio and video tapes of Goenka ...

  8. Vrata - Wikipedia

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    Vrata is a Sanskrit word that means "vow, resolve, devotion", [1] and refers to pious observances such as fasting and pilgrimage found in Indian religions such as Hinduism and Jainism.

  9. Santoshi Mata - Wikipedia

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    Unlike other Indian mythological films which were based on the Hindu epics or the Puranic scriptures, [1] Jai Santoshi Maa was based on a popular pamphlet about the vrata katha (legend of the ritual fast) of Santoshi Mata's Friday vrata. The vrata katha is as follows: An old woman had seven sons, the youngest of whom was irresponsible. So, she ...