Akshaya Trithiya : Religious Significance On 18th May, 2018 Akshay Tritiya is celebrated with much enthusiasm. Its considered the most auspicious date of Hindu Religion. Lets know what…
Hinduism
Mar 14, 2018•2 min read
Where to place Sankha at Home? घर में शंख कहां रखें ?
Where to place Sankha at Home? Dr. Swati Chakraborty It is very important to know about the reality of Sankha or conch shell. From the Vedic era till…
Hinduism
Jan 26, 2018•8 min read
Madhva Navami : Sri Madhwacharya Founder and Exponent of Dvaita Philosophy
India has many saints and philosophers, but the three great spiritual personalities who influenced the Hindu Religion are – Sri Sankaracharya who advocated Advaita Philosophy, Sri Ramaanujaachaarya who…
Hinduism
Jan 24, 2018•6 min read
Significance and the story of Rathasaptami
Rathasaptami is an auspicious festival celebrated by Hindus and it is dedicated to Lord Suryanarayana. Saptami Tithi is devoted to Lord Surya. Shukla Paksha Saptami of Magha month…
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Jan 21, 2018•6 min read
Magha Maasam : Significance of Magha Snanam
Magha maasam is the 11th month of Hindu lunar calendar. Makha nakshtram (star) falls on the pournami day of this month. “Magham” is a Sanskrit word Ma+Agham. “Ma”…
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Jan 14, 2018•7 min read
‘Goda Kalyanam’ marks the culmination of the month-long Thiruppavai Pasuram recitation
Sunday 14th January is “Goda Ranganatha kalyanam” marks the month long Tiruppavai and pasuram recitation. Generally, in any kalyanam, be it Seetha rama kalyanam or Srinivasa kalyanam, the…
Hinduism
Dec 28, 2017•3 min read
Major Vishnu Temples You can visit this Vaikunta Ekadasi
Sri Venkateshwara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the main festival of Sri Venkateshwara Temple in Tirumala. The Deities of Lord Malayappa were taken in a…
Hinduism
Dec 28, 2017•5 min read
Significance of Vaikunta Ekadashi
Vaikunta Ekadasi is an important festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Tomorrow is this auspicious day. This occurs in Dhanurmasam (December-January). Vaikunda Ekadesi festival is of great significance at…
Hinduism
Dec 27, 2017•3 min read
Dhanurmasam : Tiruppavai – Pasuram 12
From the verses 11 and 12 we observe that there are two types of personalities. Though following the varnashrama dharmas (daily duties prescribed by the sastras) is a…
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Dec 27, 2017•3 min read
Dhanurmasam : Tiruppavai – Pasuram 11
In this Pasuram, a Gopi known for her extraordinary beauty (Golden creeper/Porrk Kodi) and distinguished lineage is being awakened. Her relatives are known well for the way in…
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Dec 24, 2017•3 min read
Dhanurmasam : Tiruppavai – Pasuram 9
In the eighth paasuram , Andal and Gopis awakened a Gopi, who is like a Muktha Jeevan. In the ninth paasuram of the day, they awaken one, who…
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Dec 21, 2017•3 min read
Dhanurmasam : Tiruppavai – Pasuram 6
From the sixth to the fifteenth paasuram, Bhaagaavtha Thirupalliyezucchi (awakening of the devotees of Lord Krishna )are covered. Ten important bhakthi’s (devotion) deeply involved with Krishna anubhavam are…
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Dec 20, 2017•3 min read
Dhanurmasam : Tiruppavai – Pasuram 5
The Vratham has begun. The Gopis were worried about completing it without any hindrance (vignam).One of the knowledgable Gopi pointed out that the Vignams will be banished ,…
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Dec 19, 2017•3 min read
Dhanurmasam : Tiruppavai – Pasuram 4
On this fourth day of Tiruppavai Vratham, adiyen will Cover ” Azhimazhaik Kanna ” paasuram , where Godhai and Her friends sing in praise of “God Varuna ,…
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Dec 18, 2017•5 min read
Tiruppavai – Andal and her divine love for Perumal
The month of Dhanur or Margazhi is here, it is the period of devotion and surrender to the Krishna. It is during this time that Andal sang the…