Tirupati Balaji The main Deity famously known as Tirupati Balaji is also termed mula virat (Moola Virat), Dhruva Murthy, Dhruva Beram, and Mula beram. (moola beram). This idol of Salagrama stone self-manifestation of the Lord wearing a disc and conch in the sanctum sanctorum of Ananda Nilaya. It is about 8 feet high. The Dhruvabera Read More
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Panchamrut – 5 Elements
Everything about Naivedhyam and Panchamrut The timeless relevance of our religion, Hinduism is that the fundamental principles of spirituality are holistically enmeshed in simple, easy to practice and very scientific rituals that serve continuously to enrich the mind, body, and soul. These practices are so convenient to integrate into one’s lifestyle that personal upliftment is Read More
Story of KING CHITRAKETU
King Chitraketu – Surasena King Chitraketu’s story is narrated in the sixth canto of Srimad Bhagavatam. He was ruling a kingdom known as Surasena. Though he had many wives, he did not have any offspring. By misfortune, all his wives became childless. Chitraketu was filled with agony due to childlessness. One day, AngiraRishi came to Read More
The Spiritual Greatness of Ramayana: Wisdom for Today
Ramayana Throughout the ages, it has been said that the Ramayana is not simply the life story of Sri Rama but an exquisite piece of literature in Sanskrit verse of peerless beauty containing seven Kandas, six hundred Sargas, countess appealing similes, metaphors, allegories, and flights of imagination—all of which make it a supreme piece of Read More
What is Pushpayagam? The 27-Flower Offering Explained
Process of Pushpayagam India is known as the land of the Vedas. People of this country yearn to realise God through virtuous deeds ordained by the Vedas. Idol worship is one of the significant duties prescribed by the Vedas. Our saints have given form, name, and auspicious attributes to the amorphous God of the Vedas Read More
Pitru Stuti Stotram – Ancestor Prayers & Benefits
Sage Ruchi’s Pitru Stuti Stotram Let us explore ‘Pitru Stuti Stotram’ to glorify the excellence of ‘pitrues’ in this article. Pitru devatas Per the belief of the Hindus, the spirits of the departed forefathers, with utmost reverence, are called ‘Pitru devatas’ or ‘Pitrues’. After the death of an individual, his funeral rites are performed so Read More
Varaha Kshetram – Manifestation of Sri MahaVishnu
Varaha Kshetram The Seven Hills of Tirumala in total is being called ‘Varaha Kshetram‘. Sri Venkateswara Swami and Sri Varaha Swami temples are located here. Having the first darshan of Lord Varaha Swami, the darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swami later by the devotees has been a practice for several years and is the specialty of Read More
Spiritual Guide – Nava Narasimhas (9 Forms of Lord Narasimha)
Nava Narasimhas – Ahobilam In Ahobilam, Narasimha Swami is incarnated in nine forms. In Brahmanda Purana, the nine Narasimhas were described as Jwala Ahobila Malola Kroda Karanja Bhargava Yogananda Kshatravata Pavana Nava Moorthayaha Except for two or three temples, all the other temples had to be visited only on footway through the hills. The Nine Read More
12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva – Linga The radiant ‘Mahashivalinga’ is equal to the brilliance of one crore Suns. It is the manifestation and replica of Lord Shiva who has the inherent form of tremendous light. The symbol for the worship of Lord Shiva is ‘Linga.’ Whatever is visible to the physical eye in the creation is absorbed Read More
The Significance of Kaisika Dwadasi
What is so special about Kaisika Dwadasi? Well, Lord Varaha Himself has said that the person who sings the glory of the Lord on this day, as told by Him, will definitely attain moksha and will also get the power to save the people who seek his refuge. As per Varaha Purana, the story goes Read More