How many times should a mantra be recited?
108
1008
Totally depends on individual
10008
Why is coconut used in all Hindu religious ceremonies?
Vedas says human nature should be like coconut as hard & tough outside and soft & generous inside
Coconut is cheap & easily available every where
Coconut is easy to break & use the water for prayer
Coconut is small in size & can be accomodable
Why do Hindus believe "not having a son is a curse upon a person"
Hinduism believes that it is desirable that the son performs the last rites of a deceased
It is believed that one who is blessed with a son need never worry about thier last rites
Vashistha Smriti says, one who has a son is entitled to enter all regions of universe & one who is having grandson is entitled to eternity
Manusmriti, strongly says that one who has a son will be protected from going to hell
All the above
Why Hindus give importance to Trees & Plants?
It is believed that when people plant trees and take care of them, those trees / plant would be reborn as their children
It provides shadow / fruits e.t.c
it is easy to plant a tree
Just to make the environment greener & cooler
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Benarasi Chaat
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Zu (a special tea)
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