Significance of Dwadasha Adityas / 12 Adityas / 12 Sun Gods Rathasapthami happens to be Surya Jayanthi. It is celebrated all over India on the seventh day of the bright half of Magha with great pomp and glory. It marks the turning of the Sun-God towards the northern hemisphere in a north-eastern direction. It heralds Read More
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Recitation of Vedas and Divya Prabandham in Sri Vari Temple
Recitation of Vedas and Divya Prabandham in Tirumala Temple According to Hindu Theology, there are fourteen worlds. All these fourteen worlds are one empire. For this empire, there is one emperor. All the living beings are His subjects. The empire is eternal and the emperor is also eternal. If there is an empire, an emperor Read More
8 Petals of YOGA
Yoga The word, ‘Yoga’ originated from the Sanskrit root word, ‘Yuj’ which means ‘Union.’ The expressions, “Yujyathe Ethaditi Yogaha”, “Yujyathe anena ithiyogaha” mean taking control of five senses and concentrating the mind on the Omnipresent. Yoga Sadhana The Yoga sadhana (practice) was introduced to us by Patanjali Maharshi in his work, “Yoga Sutras”. The Yoga Read More
Unique Significance of Puri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra (Car Festival or Chariot Festival)
Significance of Puri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra The car festival or chariot festival in Puri is an unprecedented world-famous divine festival in Odisha. It is a grand colourful ceremony endowed with unique significance. It is not a mere religious festival but a public festival held without any discrimination of caste, gender, position or creed. It is Read More
The Mystique of PURI Jagannatha Ratha Yatra
Puri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra Every year, within the confines of the ancient city of Puri in Odisha, India, the Jagannatha Ratha Yatra takes centre stage. This revered event, steeped in tradition and mythology, attracts millions of devotees and tourists worldwide. It offers a rare opportunity for spectators to witness the divine procession of Lord Jagannatha Read More
The Tiruvadipooram Festival
Everything about the Tiruvadipooram Festival Sri Maha Vishnu liberated Sri Bhu Devi who was kept under the ocean by the Hiranyaksha. Sri Bhu Devi was quite relieved and prayed to God to pronounce the method by which people, who were suffering in the miserable world, could be liberated from the Ocean of Samsara (just like Read More
Dhanvantari – God of Medicine (Incarnation of Lord Vishnu)
Dhanvantari Dhanvantari is the God of medicine and an avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is mentioned in the Puranas as the God of Ayurveda. He, during the churning of the ocean, arose from the ocean of milk with the nectar of immortality. People will pray to Dhanvantari seeking blessings, especially on Dhanteras or Dhanvantari Trayodasi. Read More
Significance of Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbhalayam)
Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbhalayam) The Sanctum Sanctorum ‘Garbhalayam’ is a place of God’s presence. It is a holy place, sacred, spiritualised with Vedic Mantras Vibration. The Vibration inside the Sanctum Sanctorum is more effective and spreads unseen rays of God’s mercy. The sacramental vibration kindles the inner nerve of the human body to invigorate spiritual communion Read More
The Significance of Naga Chathurthi & Garuda Panchami
Naga Chathurthi & Garuda Panchami Naga Chathurthi or Garuda Panchami is one of the most significant festivals of the Hindus. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Garuda, an ardent devotee and the divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu. On Sravana suddha Panchami, Garuda Panchami is being performed. Naga Chathurthi is a very ancient Read More
Temple – It’s Science and Significance
Why do we visit Temples? India is a country which is known for its rich Hindu culture and tradition. To sing the glory of God, as a link between God and Man, as houses of worship, as structures for religious and spiritual activities, human throughout history have created a space for the divine. The temples Read More
