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Tirumala Ugadi 2025 Festival: Special Pujas and Events Sri Maha Vishnu while descending on our planet from Vaikunta brought with him beautiful mountains, valleys and water bodies. In addition, he brought along his chief attendant Sri Garuda and other retinue. He has blessed Telugu land with his choice of place and made Tirumala as Vaikunta Read More
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108 Govinda Namalu for Prosperity: Chanting the Divine Names of Vishnu
Recite Govinda Namalu for Maximum Benefits Govinda Namalu in English below is exactly as they are recited in the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) and Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC). Govinda Namalu or Govinda Namvali are the different names of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. Govinda Namalu in English Lyrics are mentioned below, chant with devotion for Read More
3 Most Powerful Sanskrit words – Prarthana, Saranagati, & Dhyana
Understanding Prarthana, Saranagati, and Dhyana The three key Sanskrit words are Prarthana, Saranagati, and Dhyana and differences exist among these three. Prarthana Prarthana is prayer. Everyone stipulates it as an integral part of living. Going to a place of worship is made mandatory. We go to places of worship to gratify our needs and desires, Read More
Matsyavatara Explained: The Legend of Vishnu’s Fish Avatar
Matsyavatara: Vishnu’s Fish Incarnation Lord Sri Krishna said in Srimad Bhagavad Gita that He takes an avatar (incarnation) in this material world. Avatara means descending from His eternal abode of Sri Vaikuntam and taking birth in this world. During His sermon, He indicated the time, cause and purpose of His Avatara. He declares that whenever Read More
Sudarshana Astakam: Powerful Benefits, Meaning & Lyrics
Swami Vedantha Desikan Swami Vedantha Desikan is said to have composed Sudarshana Astakam to help the residents of Tirupputkuzhi when they suffered from the grip of an epidemic fever. It is said that he composed it at Tiruvahindrapuram before a major debate with a leader of another ‘sampradaya.’ Swami Desikan won the debate and established Read More
Sattumurai: An In-Depth Exploration of Vaishnava Tradition
Understanding Sattumurai The term ‘Sattumurai’ means the recitation of Tamil prabandham of the alvars in the manner prescribed. The Nalayira prabandham as prescribed is recited now when only Sri Vaishnavas are allowed to be present. The Srivaishnavas headed by the Jeer alone go into the garbha griha after the archakas return from the offering of Read More
What is Aadi Krithigai? Celebrating Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu
Aadi Krithigai: Festival of Lord Murugan The star Kruthika is associated with Lord Subrahmanya Swami. He is the son of Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathi and is being worshipped by many devotees. ‘AADI’ otherwise called ‘AASHADA’, is the first month of Dakshinayana, marking the travel of the Sun towards the Southern hemisphere, being the auspicious Read More
Pausha Purnima: The Auspicious Full Moon Day
Pausha Purnima: Significance and Rituals Explained Winter, shishir ritu, is in full swing. In north India, it is the coldest month of the year. In the south, the nights are steadily becoming cooler even if days are warm or even hot, especially towards the afternoon. Early morning mist is common in many places, sometimes dense Read More
Vaikunta Ekadasi: Auspicious Day for Vishnu Devotees
What is Vaikunta Ekadasi? Meaning & Celebrations With Maha Lakshmi by His side, Sri Maha Vishnu reclining on the huge serpent bed of Adisesha in the milky ocean is a divine sight to behold. Reaching the Vaikunta Lokam and clinging to His lotus feet is the ultimate goal and purpose of one’s life. Mukkoti Ekadasi Read More
Glorious Significance of Navaratri (9 Forms of Goddess Durga)
Devi Sarannavarathrulu / Navaratri / Vijaya Dasami According to the Telugu calendar, the first nine days of ‘Aswyuja Masam Sarath Ruthuvu’ is called ‘Devi Sarannavarathrulu’. The tenth day of that month is called ‘Vijaya Dasami’. ‘Navaratri’ means ‘Nine nights’. Nights provide rest and rejuvenation. During the night time, people sleep and feel relaxed. When they Read More
