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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
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Anjani (Mother of Hanuman)
The hagiography of great people who transformed society and dictated new directions is always hazy. Several stories were built upon their lives as per their understanding of the meaning of the avatar of such personalities. The stories surrounding the birth of Lord Hanuman were not an exception. However, it had been pronounced in all the Read More
Significance of Parivattam in Tirumala Temple
What is Parivattam The tradition of tying a piece of cloth around the forehead during important festivals is known as Parivattam. This is an ancient custom in almost all the temples in South India, yet this custom has more importance in the temple of Lord Venkateswara. A piece of cloth torn from the worn dress Read More
Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust
Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust is yet another forum that plays a very important role in the protection of cows, which is of paramount importance in Hindu Dharma. The TTD has established a dairy farm called ‘Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshanasala’ in Tirupati in the year 1956 and formed the trust in 2002 to Read More
Adi Shankaracharya – A Great Philosopher
Adi Shankaracharya – A Great Philosopher and Reformer of all Times One of the greatest philosophers, Adi Shankaracharya 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
Adi Sankaracharya – A Great Philosopher
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
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
