Is it true? Did the dweller of the Blissful Abode perform penance? The Swamy dwelling in the golden-towered mansion over the seven hills really perform penance? Did Alamelumangamma manifest as a result of the penance performed by the god of gods? Appears strange! Did it happen? Where did this happen? Can we believe the story? Read More
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Mari Tirupati (Small Tirupati)
Mari Tirupati – Bangalore There are many temples of Lord Venkateswara in Bengaluru in Karnataka State. One of them is very old as it belongs to the 17th century. It is “Kote Venkateswara temple” near K.R Market. There is one temple in Vyalikaval near Chowdiah Memorial Hall under the auspices of the T.T. D. This Read More
Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple (108 Divya Desams) – Tiruvallikeni (Triplicane)
Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple – Location Tiruvallikeni temple is located in the heart of the city of Chennai on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. One of the first three Alwars identified it. It is probably one of the oldest structures in Chennai with approximately 1400 years of history. The temple appears to have Read More
Significance of Vermilion
Significance of Vermilion Hindu culture and traditions are deeply rooted in values and beliefs for the enrichment of human life and the spiritual bent of mind. All customs and traditions prescribed by scriptures, spiritual masters and ancient seers from Bharath have a very important role in uplifting values in life. They give a direction for Read More
Significance of Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam
Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam Vishnu Sahasranama means 1000 names of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. The 1000 names are divided into 108 slokas. Vishnu Sahasranamam was the answer from Bhishmacharya to the questions posed by Yudhishtira present in Anushasana parva of the Mahabharata. Those who chant or even listen to these names daily will get health, wealth, Read More
Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Mahabalipuram (Divya Desams)
Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple Location & Introduction: This temple is located approximately seventy km due south of Chennai on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in a small town called Mahabalipuram. Click here for the temple location on Google Maps Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple Sthalapuranam According to legend, Pundarika Maharishi wished to Read More
Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, Thiruvidanthai (Divya Desams)
Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple Location & Introduction: Tiruvidanthai / Thiruvidanthai is a small village on the outskirts of Chennai on the shores of the Bay of Bengal about forty km due south of Chennai. The temple was built by the Pallavas with the latest additions by Cholas. Click here for the temple location on Google Read More
Immense Grace of Goddess Padmavathi Devi at Tiruchanur
Goddess Padmavathi Devi at Tiruchanur The temple town of Tiruchanur located at the base of Tirumala is the abode of Goddess Padmavathi Devi, the divine consort of Lord Srinivasa. To the millions of devotees pouring in from all over the world, the pilgrimage to the Seven Hills begins with the ‘darshan’ of the Devi. Once Read More
Karthika Pournami 2024 – The Full Moon Festival of Lights
Asatomaasadgamaya Tamasomaajyotirgamaya Mrityorma amritamgamaya Om Shanti:Shanti: Shanti:!! ‘Lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, and from death to immortality! Om! Peace! Peace! Peace!’ Karthika Pournami on on 15-11-2024 Karthika Pournami As we can infer from the meaning, leading a person from darkness to light may be taken literally and figuratively. Leading a Read More
Nagula Chavithi 2024: Date, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Story
Nagula Chavithi – The Worship of Snake Gods Serpents are worshipped in the form of demi-gods by the devotees across our country twice a year. The fourth day in the month of Sravanam (Chavithi) and the month of Kartika are celebrated as Nagula Chavithi. The next days of these respective months are Garuda Panchami and Read More
