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Discover the Surprising Health Benefits of Castor Oil Nature has given a wonderful medicinal plant, i.e., the castor oil plant to human beings to protect their health. The castor oil plant has many medicinal values. It has many names in Sanskrit. The bouquet of the plant seems like the tail of a tiger. So the Read More
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Sri Perialwar: Alwar of Srivilliputhur
Sri Perialwar: Exploring the Bhakti of Andal’s Father To uplift mankind and to establish ‘dharma,’ God the Almighty, took many incarnations in this world, but His mission was not fully successful. So, He sent the divine people called the Sri Alwars to carry out His commands. They form the parts of His divine weapons, garland, Read More
Explore Srivilliputhur Temple: A UNESCO Heritage Site & Divine Experience
Srivilliputhur Temple: Andal, Perumal & Town Guide Srivilliputhur is about 88 km south-west of Madurai in the state of Tamil Nadu. Sthala Puranam Lord Vatapatrasayee took Srivilliputhur as His preferred abode after slaying the demon Kalanerai who was troubling the sages doing penance in the forest. The Lord rested on Adhisesha on a banyan leaf Read More
Sri Nammalvar: Premier Among the Alvars & Vaishnava Acharyas
Nammalvar: Life, Works, and Philosophy of the Great Alwar Saint We live in this material world amidst a lot of misery. Whatever small amount of pleasure we have, it is always followed by sadness and suffering. So, the enjoyment is not permanent. But our Scriptures say that there is a place called Moksha, where there Read More
Sri Nammalwar: Premier Among the Alwars & Vaishnava Acharyas
Nammalwar: Life, Works, and Philosophy of the Great Alwar Saint We live in this material world amidst a lot of misery. Whatever small amount of pleasure we have, it is always followed by sadness and suffering. So, the enjoyment is not permanent. But our Scriptures say that there is a place called Moksha, where there Read More
Ponnakalva Utsavam 2025
Ponnakalva Utsavam at Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupati Apart from the annual Brahmotsavams, there are two major annual events conducted at this temple, which are unique. The first one is the ‘Ponnakalva Utsavam’ observed on Chitra Pournami day. ‘Chitra Pournami’ falls in the hottest part of the year, when the temperature soars high. The event Read More
Jyeshtabhishekam 2025 at Tirumala
Jyeshtabhishekam 2025 / Abhideyaka Abhishekam Jyeshtabhishekam is an annual ritual performed to Sri Malayappa Swami along with Sridevi and Bhudevi at Tirumala in the Jyeshta masam (May / June). This year, Jyeshtabhishekam at Tirumala Temple from 09-06-2025 to 11-06-2025. Jyeshta Star Jyeshta means ‘Elder’ in Sanskrit. You would have heard the phrase ‘Jyeshta bratha pitasamah’, or Read More
Agni: Exploring the Power of the Hindu God of Fire
Who is Agni? The Hindu God of Fire The embodiment of fire is called Agni. Lord Agni is said to be one of the five elements (called Pancha Bhutas, namely Agni, Vayu, Akas, Jala and Prudvi) on which the entire cosmic creation is based. Further, He is said to be one of the Ashta Vasus Read More
What is a Temple? Exploring Sacred Architecture and Purpose
Temple – The Centre of Power & Knowledge A temple is not merely a place where the Lord’s idol is installed, where God incarnated himself in the form of an idol or statue. It is a place of infinite power and knowledge. The scriptures dealing with sculpture and temple rituals have explained this in detail. Read More
Understanding Manisha Panchakam: Meaning and Significance
What is Manisha Panchakam? Exploring Shankara’s Verses on Equality Manisha Panchakam means the Five Verses of Conviction. It is a short but profound composition by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya that encapsulates the essence of Advaita Vedanta philosophy. The Sanskrit word ‘Manisha’ means conviction, and ‘Panchakam’ refers to a collection of five verses. These verses emerged Read More
