Dronacharya – The Supreme Master Of Archery Dronacharya was the son of the great sage Bharadvaja. Being a Brahmana, he learnt the Vedas and became proficient in the Vedic scriptures. However, his special interest was only in Dhanur Vidya. He learnt from his father and also from sage Agnivesa. Drupada, the prince of Panchala kingdom Read More
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The Marriage of 3 Brothers – Dhrutarashtra, Paandu and Vidura (Part 2 of Samskhepa Mahabharatam)
Samskhepa Mahabharatam – Introduction Mahabharatam authored by the supreme Vedavyasa Maharishi hailed rightfully as the fifth Veda is a priceless treasure house of ancient wisdom that has an amazing and boundless story value in addition to a detailed exposition of our ancient culture, heritage, ethos, dharma, raja niti, archery, war, philosophy, spirituality, description of celestials, Read More
Devavrata Hailed as Bhishma (Part 1 of Samskhepa Mahabharatam)
Devavrata Hailed as Bhishma Samskhepa Mahabharatam – Introduction Mahabharatam authored by the supreme Vedavyasa Maharishi hailed rightfully as the fifth Veda is a priceless treasure house of ancient wisdom that has an amazing and boundless story value in addition to a detailed exposition of our ancient culture, heritage, ethos, dharma, raja niti, archery, war, philosophy, Read More
Importance of Mother’s Milk for Infant Health
Importance of Mother’s Milk Motherhood is a significant phase in a woman’s life. The most important aspect of motherhood is breastfeeding, which gives meaning to motherhood. The first divine food that a baby receives from the mother who has carried the baby for nine months is the mother’s milk. It forms the foundation for the Read More
Devaki – The Most Blessed Mother
Devaki, the mother of Lord Krishna “Vasudev’s son is the divine, the slayer of Kamsa and Chanura. Devaki’s supreme joy, I bow to Krishna, the guru of the world.” Devaki, the mother of Lord Krishna, was the daughter of Devaka and the niece of King Shurasena of the Mathura kingdom. She was wedded to Vasudeva, Read More
Ennai Petra Thayaar samedha Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple – Tirunindravur – 108 Divya Desams
Arulmigu Ennai Petra Thayaar samedha Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple – Tirunindravur Tirunindravur (30 km off Chennai to the west) is a suburb of Chennai off the Chennai- Bengaluru highway. Sthalapuranam Legend has it that Mahalakshmi (Thiru) became angry with Samudrarajan and came away from Srivaikuntam to reside here. Even Samudrarajan’s best efforts could not convince her Read More
Sri Vaikunta Perumal Temple (Tiruparameswara Vinnagaram) – 108 Divya Desams
Tiruparameswara Vinnagaram (better known as Vaikunta Perumal Temple) is located in Kanchipuram, 70 km west of Chennai. Sri Vaikunta Perumal Temple – Sthalapuranam Legend has it that the dwara palakas of Mahavishnu were born as Pallava and Villava and they performed Ashwamedha yajnam at the temple’s location. The Lord gave darshan as Parameswaran or Vaikuntanathan Read More
Swayamvara of Draupadi (Part 8 of Samskhepa Mahabharatam)
Swayamvara of Draupadi Many kings came to Panchala for the grand Swayamvara of Draupathi / Draupadi. Duryodhana, Karna, Sisupala, Salya and Jarasandha participated. Lord Krishna and Lord Balarama also attended the Swayamvara. All of them were invited with due respect by King Drupada, the beloved father of Draupathi. A lot of entertainment shows including music Read More
Sapthagiri Magazine
Sapthagiri Magazine – Subscription Details The ‘Sapthagiri’ is a spiritual monthly magazine published by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Many spiritual features are being published in the ‘Sapthagiri’ magazine. The ‘Sapthagiri’ magazine is being published in Telugu, English, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Sanskrit languages. The annual subscription to ‘Sapthagiri’ magazine is Rs.240/-. The life subscription to Read More
Gokulashtami – Celebrating Lord Krishna’s Birth
Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Gokulashtami The birth of Lord Krishna represents the triumph of good over evil. He is worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu who is known for his Read More