Helpful Tips on Sanatana Dharma / Hindu Principles - 83

This section Helpful Tips is all about Frequently Arising Questions. Shri Shri Anand Guruji, shares the knowledge on general topics and Hindu Sanathana Dharma in his Pranavam Television Programme telecasted in ETV Kannada Channel, which i have put in this section. Guruji also shares information of knowledge on Vasthu Shastra and lot of Helpful stuffs. Many People have lot of doubts on Hindu Sanathana Dharma, which is also covered in this section.
Please do ask a priest or elders, if you have any doubts in below, who knows very well about our customs and practices and clarify the same.

• Sugar used in Panchamrutham :
  
  Panchamrutham is a divine prasadam made for many pujas or festive occasions. Dont use regular household sugar, always use sugar stones/rock candy (Kallu Sakkare in Kannada ; Kalkandu in Tamil) to prepare panchamrutham.

• Lighting Lamp in the Pooja Room :
  
  While lighting lamp in the evenings, close the back door (if present) first and then lit the lamp.

• Stitching of Dresses :
  
  Dont stitch or cut the dress while wearing it. Avoid even sewing of buttons to shirts while wearing it. Remove the cloth first, do your alter work and then wear it.

• To see a snake in dream – what it indicates?
  
  To see a snake in dream indicates that your sankalpa or vow to God is not complete or done. See to it that it is done at the earliest.