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Adi Sankaracharya – A Great Philosopher and Reformer of all Times One of the greatest philosophers, Adi Sankaracharya was born in a namboodri brahmin family approximately in the 8th century A.D. ie; nearly about 1230 years ago in a village called Kalady on the banks of river Periyar (Poorna) in Kottayam district of Kerala State. Read More
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Rangoli – Spiritual and Scientific Significance
Rangoli Rangoli/kolam known as Rangavalli in Sanskrit, is an enchanting form of visual communication through symmetrical designs since ancient times. Rangoli is an ancient art that combines dots with curved lines to form a design in harmony. Symbolic expressions are in existence in every culture and take precedence at many ceremonies. In Hindu culture, Rangoli Read More
Triphala – 3 Fruits
Triphala (three fruits) Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana (compound) consisting of equal parts of three tropical trees, taken without seed, Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica – karaka), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula – taadi) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis – amla). We can get rid of ordinary diseases as well as long-term illnesses by using this Triphala powder. Read More
Hathiram Bhavaji (Sri Hathee Ram Bavaji)
Hathiram Bavaji /Sri Hathee Ram Bavaji Hathi means elephant in Hindi, and Bhavaji frequently chants Ram Mahanthula Mattam In the southwest direction of Ananda Nilaya, there is a big beautiful palace on a hillock. This palace is known as Mahanthula Mattam (monastery of Mahanth). Mahanth means a saint or a monk. A saint by the name Read More
Ekadasi Devi Killing Murasura
Ekadasi Devi Killing Murasura An interesting tale associated with the day is the appearance of ‘Ekadasi Devi’. Once upon a time in Krutha Yuga, a demon called ‘Murasura’ defeated the Devas and tortured them. Upon the request of Devas, Sri Maha Vishnu entered the battlefield, fought with him for a thousand years and got thoroughly Read More
Deeparadhana – Lighting of Lamps
Deeparadhana Deeparadhana comprises two Sanskrit words ‘Deepa:’ and ‘Aaraadhana’. ‘Deepa:’ means lamp and ‘Aaraadhana’ refers to ‘worship’ or ‘propitiation of deities’. Hence, ‘Deeparadhana’ refers to the god worship through a lamp. We do find reference to the word ‘Aaraadhana’ in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Shloka 22 – Endowed with faith, the devotee worships a particular Read More
Parikrama – Pradakshina – Circumambulation
Pradakshinam PRA – The letter “Pra” removes all fears and worries, DA – The letter “Da” blesses with moksha/renunciation, KSHI- “KSHI” removes all kinds of diseases (Sarva vyaadhi nivaarana), NAM – “NAM” blesses with all-round prosperity and wealth. Every point on the circumference of a circle is equidistant from the centre. This means that everywhere Read More
