Basanth Panchami : Saraswathi Temples in South India

Basanth Panchami : Saraswathi Temples in South India

Basant Panchami is celebrated to honor the Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning who bequeaths the greatest wealth to humanity, the wealth of knowledge. It is believed that Goddess Saraswati was born on this day . Goddess Saraswati, depicted in a white sari, along with Veena and peacock, is the goddess of music, knowledge, wisdom and arts. According to the Hindu Mythology the four arms of Goddess Saraswati represent the four aspects of human personality […]

 January 22, 2018
Curtains Down to Sringeri Dussera Festivities

Curtains Down to Sringeri Dussera Festivities

The 15-day Dussera Celebrations and Spiritual programmes will draw curtains tonight after conducting the famous Teppotsavam (Boat Ride) of Goddess on Tunga River. Unlike other places the festivities begin on day before Navaratri and conclude on Poornami day. On the Mahalaya Amavasya day, Mahabhishekam was performed to Goddess Sharada. After the Mahabhishekam, Goddess Sharadamba gave Darshan as Jagat Prasutika signifying her role as the Divine Mother of the Universe. The Alankara is unique in that […]

 October 5, 2017
Mahalaya Amavasya : Goddess Shakthi as “Jagat Prasutika”

Mahalaya Amavasya : Goddess Shakthi as “Jagat Prasutika”

Mahalaya Amavasya : Goddess Shakthi as “JagatPrasutika” Mahalaya Amavasya, the day which marks the end of the period of Pitru Paksha or Shradh during which Hindus across India remember their loved ones and ancestors is also the day which celebrated as the day when devotees pray fervently to goddess Durga to arrive on earth. Mahalaya Amavasya is the no moon day prior to the Navratri, which literally means ‘Nine Nights’. These days are said to […]

 September 19, 2017