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4 Names of Venkatachalam Bhavishyottara Purana gives the four names of Venkatachalam. It was mentioned there that for the same hill, different names were given in each Yuga respectively- in Krita Yuga, it was called ‘Vrishabhachalam’, in Treta Yuga it was called ‘Anjanaachalam’, in DwaparaYuga it was called ‘Seshachalam’ and in Kali Yuga, it is Read More
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Sri Gayatri Mantra and its Divine Energy
Gayatri Mantra A Sanskrit syllable or a characteristic sound that is endowed with an ability to elevate the spiritual and psychological levels in human beings through meditation and chanting is known as “Mantra”. The word ‘Mantra’ literarily means ‘tool of thought’. The mantra will calm the mind of the chanter and prepare it for meditation. Read More
Vyuha Lakshmi – The Most Compassionate
Goddess Mahalakshmi is Vyuha Lakshmi Goddess Mahalakshmi is Vyuha Lakshmi and Yoga Lakshmi. Vyuha- means a secret strategy, a divine scheme, a plan or a strategy. Lakshmi Devi reaching the hridaya sthana of Lord Vishnu happened secretly, very naturally. Their divine scheme is to protect the world just as parents care for their children. And Read More
Ksheera Sagara Madhanam (Churning of the Milky Ocean)
Ksheera Sagara Madhanam Ksheera Sagara Madhanam is a fascinating story in Srimad Bhagavata by Vyasa Maharshi (Ashtama Skanda). The story has many implications from different angles (spiritual, philosophical, management etc.). Once Indra and other Devas lost their charm, lustre, strength and freshness due to Maharshi Durvasa’s curse. In contrast, the power of the Asuras increased. Read More
Reverence to the SUN GOD
The seventh day (Sapthami) in the Telugu month of Magha is celebrated as Ratha Sapthami. This day also marks the beginning of the harvesting season and instils hope amongst the farmers to look forward to a promising new year ahead. Sun God is worshipped on this day. It is also considered to be the day Read More
Dwadasha Adityas (12 Sun Gods)
Significance of Dwadasha Adityas / 12 Adityas / 12 Sun Gods Rathasapthami happens to be Surya Jayanthi. It is celebrated all over India on the seventh day of the bright half of Magha with great pomp and glory. It marks the turning of the Sun-God towards the northern hemisphere in a north-eastern direction. It heralds Read More
Rajagopuram of Srirangam
Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam There are several famous Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temples in India. Among them, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple located in Srirangam is one of the most famous and ancient historical temples. Srirangam is the foremost of eight swayam vyakta (Self-manifested) kshetrams of Sri Maha Vishnu. Srirangam – Location It is the first Read More
Recitation of Vedas and Divya Prabandham in Sri Vari Temple
Recitation of Vedas and Divya Prabandham in Tirumala Temple According to Hindu Theology, there are fourteen worlds. All these fourteen worlds are one empire. For this empire, there is one emperor. All the living beings are His subjects. The empire is eternal and the emperor is also eternal. If there is an empire, an emperor Read More
8 Petals of YOGA
Yoga The word, ‘Yoga’ originated from the Sanskrit root word, ‘Yuj’ which means ‘Union.’ The expressions, “Yujyathe Ethaditi Yogaha”, “Yujyathe anena ithiyogaha” mean taking control of five senses and concentrating the mind on the Omnipresent. Yoga Sadhana The Yoga sadhana (practice) was introduced to us by Patanjali Maharshi in his work, “Yoga Sutras”. The Yoga Read More
Unique Significance of Puri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra (Car Festival or Chariot Festival)
Significance of Puri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra The car festival or chariot festival in Puri is an unprecedented world-famous divine festival in Odisha. It is a grand colourful ceremony endowed with unique significance. It is not a mere religious festival but a public festival held without any discrimination of caste, gender, position or creed. It is Read More
