Goda Devi’s Nachiyar Tirumoli – It’s beauty and Significance Sri Goda Devi or Sri Andal is the incarnation of Mother Earth. She was found near the Tulasi plant at Srivilliputtur by Sri Vishnuchittar (Periyalvar). As described by Swamy Vedanta Desika in Goda Stuti, she is ‘Sri Vishnu Chitta Kula Nandana Kalpavalleem. She grew up hearing the ‘leelas’ Read More
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Goda Devi’s Naachiyaar Thirumozhi
Goda Devi’s Naachiyaar Thirumozhi – It’s beauty and Significance Sri Goda Devi or Sri Andal is the incarnation of Mother Earth. She was found near the Tulasi plant at Srivilliputtur by Sri Vishnuchittar (Periyalvar). As described by Swamy Vedanta Desika in Goda Stuti, she is ‘Sri Vishnu Chitta Kula Nandana Kalpavalleem. She grew up hearing Read More
Glory of Dhanurmasam in Tirumala
Dhanurmasam in Tirumala In Tirumala, every year in the month of Dhanurmasam, it is Sri Krishna and not Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy who listens to the lullaby sung by the descendant of Annamaiah. During this one month Suprabhatam will not be rendered. Instead of Suprabhatam, Andal’s Tiruppavai is rendered. Sri Krishna will be given a bath Read More
Divine Story of Mother Alamelumangamma
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
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
