Hindusism - The Hinduscovery Channel Introduction with Neetal Parekh

Well, here we are!!

After years of trying to find that ‘perfect’ project that will fulfil not just me but others too; I finally found my calling!! (I think!!)…
As most of you know I am fascinated with the Hindu Dharma, everything about the Hindu faith excites and compels me to think about how EVERYSINGLE rite and ritual has such deep rooted sentiments and meanings behind it; I mean for goodness sake who would have thought that even a simple coconut would have such profound significance and meaning!!
Like many of you I also would participate in many pujas, rituals, festivals etc without truly understanding why I am doing them and very honestly I made ZERO effort to even try and understand them.
However, one fine day one of my students casually asked me:
‘why do Hindus have SOOOOO many festivals that involve another thousand rites and rituals’ (he looked rather annoyed to be honest!!)
The question for some reason hit me hard, I mean I always have an answer for EVERYTHING (usually prolific answers may I add!!) however I was stumped, I didn’t have an answer.
I then went and did the obvious…Yep you got it; I asked my parents, grandmother, masa etc and the answer as always was:
‘We just do!!!’
Urghhh!!! (Thanks fam!).
Thereafter, I decided to ACTUALLY try and make an effort to understand some of the key Hindu Rites and Rituals myself and THIS is where the story of ‘Hindusovery’ unfolds!!
(Hindu + Discovery = Hindusovery) TING!
In this journey of understanding some of the key Hindu rites and rituals I have very genuinely developed immense pride for my faith and discovered why these very Hindu Rites and Ritual remain just as powerful and profound today as they did thousands of years ago.
I recently read that our great sages (Rishi Munis) were experts in Human Psychology therefore rites, rituals and festivals were created to compel people to come together to celebrate, unite, share food, unite communities and society in order to eradicate loneliness, depression and isolation. It is fair to say rather than the quintessential demons we read about in the Ramamyana or Great Mahabharata; the demons have now manifested themselves in the form of depression, anxiety, loneliness and isolation and that is exactly why these thousands of festivals, rites and rituals within Hinduism have become invisible shields that aim to fight these new age demons.
Soooo in a nutshell…

This personal project is called the ‘The Hinduscovery Project’ - it reflects my relationship with the Sanatan Dharma and the British Indian culture. I have carefully taken into consideration the demographics of my audience and have therefore kept each video engaging, creative and authentic. This medium of social media will ensure interaction between me and my audience is constant allowing ‘real’ conversation with a ‘friend’ who is just as curious as them.
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The videos will feature various topics such as:

- The significance of each Hindu Festival such as:

✓ Diwali,
✓ Holi,
✓ Raksha Bhandan etc.

- The explanation of a Hindu Wedding and Final Rites rituals

- An explanation and example of how to perform an Aarti and other ‘certain’ rituals etc.

- The videos will also give an example and explanation about how a mala should be done, how one should pray, important scriptures etc.

- I eventually aim to talk about more profound topics such as the importance of a Guru, vegetarianism, significance of Mandir, murti puja etc.

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Finally,

I would like to take this opportunity to THANK Hindu Matters in Britain for supporting my belief, vision and passion for The Hinduscovery Channel. The guidance and mentoring from Hindu Matters in Britain (HMB) is a testimony of their values and goals of encouraging young British Hindus to come forward with their ideas to educate the society about Hinduism in the correct way. Thank you!




I have always received so much love and support from every single one of you and I know I have my ‘tantrums’ when the ‘aarti or ekadashi police’ hunt me down!!! BUT that is jus 1% compared to 99% of HUGE love.

These videos are for you and the next generation of Hindus!

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Lots of LOVE

Neetal


Ps Please forgive my constant errrms!

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