Sri Padmavati Srinivasa Parinayam at Tirumala Celebrating the wedding of the Aadhi Dampathi (Divine couple) Sri Lakshmi and Lord Narayana is a great event celestial since time immemorial. Indeed in every marriage ceremony of humans, the Divine couple are invoked so that the human marriages have the blessings of the Lord and the Goddess. The Read More
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Significance of Silver (Metal)
Significance of Silver Silver is one of the most widely used precious metals in jewellery. The jewellery made from silver is elegant, classy, long-lasting, and more affordable than other precious metals. Generally Indians like wearing gold ornaments but don’t wear gold ornaments under the waist, as it represents the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Due Read More
Sanakadi Maharishis (4 Kumaras)
Sanakadi Maharishis Sanaka Kumara, Sanatana Kumara, Sanandana Kumara, and Sanat Kumara are collectively called Sanakadi maharishis. They are created by Lord Brahma out of his mind and thoughts. They roam the entire universe in the form of children. Lord Brahma desired that these children would enter into a materialistic world by marrying and creating the Read More
Ganga Aarti (Holy Harathi at River Ganga) – Varanasi
Ganga Aarti The Ganga Aarti in Banaras is amongst the most exquisite religious ceremonies on the planet. It takes place near Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the Ghat Dashashwamedh. The Aarti is held on the stairs at the river’s bank. In honour of the Goddess Ganga, a group of pandits dressed in saffron robes erect massive Read More
Purisai Garden Ceremony – Tiruvaadippooram Shaattumurai
Purisai Garden Ceremony On the day of Tiruvaadipuram Shaattumurai itself, Lord Venkateswara goes to Purisai Garden. On the evening of the day of Poorvaphalguni star in Kataka month, Sri Malayappa Swamy goes to Purisai Garden in a wooden Tiruchi in a wider circumambulation. There, different preparations are distributed to the devotees after offering them to Read More
History of Temple Architecture
Temple Architecture The temple is the heart of Sanatana Dharma. It is where the human learns to seek, understand and reach out to the universal power called God. It is a sacred site where art, science and spirituality come together to help the devotee attune himself to the sacred vibrations of the Supreme power. A Read More
Prominence of Anaghaa Vratham
Prominence of Anaghaa Vratham According to the Hindu calendar, the month MARGASHIRSHA Maasa starts with the winter season, generally in December as per the English Calendar. It is a lovely month for Lord Sri Mahavishnu and Sri Maha Lakshmi. It is an auspicious month for performing Pujas & Vrathas like ‘Anaghaa Vratham’ and ‘Kaatyayani Vratham’ Read More
Alipiri to Ananda Nilayam (Ascent to Heaven)
Ascent to Heaven – Alipiri to Ananda Nilayam Tirumala, situated in the plateau of Seshachalam, in Eastern Ghats, is the most preferred pilgrim centre for Hindu devotees. It’s replete with scenic, serene and divine ambience. People from all walks of life, irrespective of caste and religion visit this place in large numbers. That includes – Read More
Krishna Pushkaram – It’s Significance
Krishna Pushkaram & It’s Significance To all living beings water is the source of life. The perennial rivers that provide water show evidence related to the beginnings of human culture and their development. It has been the tradition in our country to worship rivers, as images of divinity and worship. Nadi & Pushkaram From the Read More
Maharshi Veda Vyasa – Apaantharatha
Maharshi Veda Vyasa / Apaantharatha / Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa is not an individual. He is the conglomeration of knowledge and wisdom of various preceptors. The history of Vyasa is the history of India. Through this mankind can adequately plan for its future. There had been many stalwarts in the prolonged history of India; who interpreted Read More