Kshetrapalaka Sila (A stone of Kshetrapalaka i.e., an inferior manifestation of Shiva) In the premises of Dhwajasthambha Mandapam towards the northeast direction, you can find an elevated stone platform whose height is 18 inches. This platform, which is similar in shape to the Balipeetham is known as Kshetrapalaka Sila (Kshethrapalaka Stone). click here to read Read More
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Kshethrapalaka Sila / A stone of Kshethrapalaka
Kshethrapalaka Sila (A stone of Kshethrapalaka i.e., an inferior manifestation of Shiva) In the premises of Dhwajasthambha Mandapam towards the northeast direction, you can find an elevated stone platform whose height is 18 inches. This platform which is similar in shape to the Balipeetham is known as Kshethrapalaka Sila (Kshethrapalaka Stone). click here to read Read More
The Mahabharatam in a glance (18 Parvas)
Mahabharatam The Mahabharatam is the largest and most unique epic of our land. It is a narrative of Bharata Vamsha, the clan of Kings and warriors belonging to one family. It is a very comprehensive and exhaustive epic of all times. It is wrongly construed as mythology, while it is the History of Bharata Varsha, Read More
Sukra (Venus) – Navagrahas (9 Planets)
Suryascandro mangalasca budhascapi brahaspati Sukrahsaniscaro rahuh ketusceti navagrahah || Navagraha – Celestial influencers Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury (Budha), Jupiter, Sukra (Venus), Saturn (Shani), Rahu, and Ketu are the nine planets. When you are in a remote village and look at the sky at night without the light pollution of the cities, you become aware of Read More
Significance of Phalguna masa
Phalguna masa Generally every month in our Hindu calendar is specified to a certain vow or worship. In that way, Phalguna masa is specified to the worship of Lord Maha Vishnu. Phalguna masa is the last month of the year according to the Telugu calendar. As a full moon day occurs either in Purva Phalguni Read More
3 Modes of Prayer
3 Modes of Prayer Man, not only yearns for his well-being but also for the welfare of mankind. It is best channeled through a prayer. A prayer should be uttered with concentration. Prayer / Worship prescribes three steps : Salutation to the lotus feet of Lord Narayana Utterance of the pure name of Narayana and Read More
3 Modes of Worship
3 Modes of Worship Man, not only yearns for his well-being but also for the welfare of mankind. It is best channeled through a prayer. A prayer should be uttered with concentration. Prayer / Worship prescribes three steps : Salutation to the lotus feet of Lord Narayana Utterance of the pure name of Narayana and Read More
Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple (Thirukkannamangai) – 108 Divya Desams
Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple (Thirukkannamangai) Thirucherai and Thirukkannamangai divya desams are approximately 110 km east of Srirangam and just south and southeast of the temple town of Kumbakonam. Both are located in small villages about 20km apart. Location Another 20km south and east of Thirucherai is the small village of Thirukkannamangai. Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple Read More
Sri Saranatha Perumal Temple (Thirucherai) – 108 Divya Desams
Sri Saranatha Perumal Temple (Thirucherai) Thirucherai and Thirukkannamangai divya desams are approximately 110 km east of Srirangam and just south and southeast of the temple town of Kumbakonam. Both are located in small villages about 20km apart. Location This village is located just north of Kudamuruti river just south of Kumbakonam and Natchiyarkoil. Sri Saranatha Read More
Karthika Deepotsavam in Tirumala Temple
Karthika Deepotsavam “Deepotsavam” – Festival of lamps during Kritika star is an annual ritual being celebrated in Srivari Temple, Tirumala. Kritika Deepotsavam is observed in the month of Karthika (according to Tamil month) when the star Krithika prevails during ‘Raatrimana’ (night) and usually falls in November or December. This traditional ritual has been celebrated in Read More