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YOCISI EKE

The Legend of the Maharaja Who Taught Rolls-Royce a Lesson

The Accession of Jai Singh Prabhakar (1892)In the princely state of Alwar, located in present-day Rajasthan, 1892 marked a turning...

BHAKTI YOGA

The Bridge of Friendship

In the lush forests of Kishkindha, when Rama first met Hanuman, it wasn't just a meeting of two beings-it was the quiet reunion of...

VIZHA

Aadi Perukku and the Spirit of Ponniyin Selvan

In the heart of Tamil culture, few stories stir the soul like Ponniyin Selvan, the legendary novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy. Set aga...

YOCISI EKE

My 500 Day Journey in a Dhoti, and Why I'm Never Going Back

It all began with a question. I was eight years old, standing before the idol of Lord Muruga in the hallowed Marudhamalai temple....

VIZHA

A Thread of Love – Raksha Bandhan

In a world that moves too fast, where words are replaced with emojis and affection with hurried texts, there remains one day in Bh...

YOCISI EKE

PM Modi's Bold Resolves for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

On the morning of August 15, 2025, the Red Fort once again became the stage for India's most awaited address. Prime Minister Naren...

VIZHA

Echoes of the Flute : The Historical Footprints of Krishna Bhakti

Firstly, A HAPPY JANMASHTAMI TO EVERYONE! On this auspicious day of Janmashtami, as we celebrate the birth of Sri Krishna, I ha...

BHAKTI YOGA

Shiva Tāṇḍava Stotram : Futility of Arrogance Before Divinity

Among the many hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva, none is as powerful, majestic, and rhythmically enchanting as the Shiva Tāṇḍava Stot...

DAIVI MARGA

Where Wishes Take Shape: The Sacred Story of Pillayarpatti

Tucked away in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu lies Pillayarpatti, a small town whose name itself is a tribute to the beloved...

BHAKTI YOGA

Sadhguru - The Man Who Became a Movement

Jagadish Vasudev, known as Sadhguru, began as a mystic with a small following in Coimbatore. Today, he fills stadiums, speaks at D...

VIZHA

Onam: The Festival of Vāmana Jayanti

Onam is widely celebrated as Kerala’s harvest festival, marked by floral carpets, feasts, boat races, and joyous homecomings. Yet...

DAIVI MARGA

The Worship of Shri Krishna in South India

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Part 2 of the series concerning the worship of Sri Krishna in our great country India ie Bharata....

YOCISI EKE

Unmasking the Traitors Funding the Enemies of Dharmasthala

Origins & LegendAround 800 years ago, the region now called Dharmasthala (formerly "Kuduma") was dominated by Jain chieftain Birma...

VIZHA

September 23, 1918: The Day Indian Cavalry Conquered Haifa

23 September is celebrated as Haifa Day. Let’s know the history of the EventThe Daring Charge of the Mysore Lancers at HaifaThe ye...

VIZHA

Samata Ishti Samatva Yagna: A Consultation of Vaishnava Acharyas

Coimbatore, August 25 - A consultation meeting of Vaishnava Acharyas was held in Coimbatore regarding the upcoming 'Samata Ishti S...

MUKKIYA NATKAL

A Touching Tribute to S. L. Bhyrappa

Some writers tell stories, and then there are those rare souls who hold up a mirror to our civilisation, our history, and our inne...

YOCISI EKE

The Lion of Ladakh: The other Sonam Wangchuk

The Gathering StormThe year was 1999. In the remote Batalik sector of Ladakh, the silence of the mountains hid a sinister truth. P...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

RSS @100: Guarding Its Own Flame

As I was chanting Hanuman Chalisa today, one line particularly stood out, आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै. It means, ‘only you can manage your...

YOCISI EKE

Drishti Bommai and Other Practices to Ward off the Evil Eye

Have you noticed daunting doll faces staring at you from terraces of houses or construction sites as you stroll around the neighbo...

VIZHA

Coimbatore to Host the 4th Western Ghats Lit Fest on November 1–2, 2025

Coimbatore - The Verandah Club is delighted to announce the 4th edition of the Western Ghats Lit Fest, to be held on November 1 an...

BHAKTI YOGA

The Tale of a Baktha Gaja : Guruvayur Keshavan

In the lush, green heart of Kerala lived an elephant who became a living legend - a tale of an elephant turned into a bakth. His n...

VIZHA

Ashadhi Ekadashi: A Celebration of Devotion and Spiritual Renewal

Ashadhi Ekadashi, also known as Shayani Ekadashi, falls on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) o...

DAIVI MARGA

A.P. Nagarajan and the Revival of Hindu Cinema

In the early days of cinema, both silent and talkie films thrived on puranas and ithihasas. However, as the years passed, especial...

VIZHA

Tale of Krishna Janmashtami

Every year, as the monsoon rains dance on the fields of India, an ancient story unfolds in the hearts of millions. It is the story...

VIZHA

Understanding Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a significant Hindu festival that honors Lord Ganesha, the deity revered as...

YOCISI EKE

Tirupathi Tragedy: Lessons from the Despicable Episode

The Venkateshwara Swami Temple in Tirupati is among the holiest places in the world for Hindus. Millions of people throng the temp...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebration - Day 1 - Goddess Shailputri

The Nine days of Navaratri are devoted to the worship of the feminine energy in different forms. The first day of Navaratri begins...

VIZHA

Significance of Navaratri

Navaratri is one of the most cherished festivals in our country. Nava means Nine, and Ratri refers to night. This festival starts...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebrations - Day 2 - Goddess Brahmacharini

On the second day of the Navaratri celebrations, Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped. She is another avatar of Goddess Durga. The...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebration - Day 3 - Goddess Chandraghantha

Goddess Chandraghantha is honoured and worshipped on the third day of the Navaratri. The Goddess Chandraghantha is yet another ava...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebration - Day 4 - Goddess Kushmanda

Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of the Navaratri Celebrations. She is a happy goddess and is depicted always wit...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebration - Day 5 - Goddess Skandamatha

Maa Skandamatha is celebrated and worshipped on the fifth day of the Navaratri. This Goddess is an avatar of Maa Parvathi. She is...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebration - Day 6 - Goddess Katyayani

Day six of the Navaratri celebrations is dedicated to the worship of Devi Katyayani. She is also known as Mahisasuramardini ( sinc...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebration - Day 7 - Goddess Kaalaratri

The Goddess revered and worshipped on the 7th day of Navaratri is Maa Kaalaratri. She is a fierce manifestation of Devi Durga. She...

VIZHA

Western Ghats Lit Fest - Third Edition

To Register : https://forms.gle/aXDCYcpkVJKs5xfQ7The Western Ghats Lit Fest by The Verandah Club, a premier literary event in Sout...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebration - Day 8 - Goddess Mahagauri

The eighth day of the Navaratri is called the Maha Ashtami and is an auspicious day. Goddess Mahagauri is adored and worshipped on...

VIZHA

Navaratri Celebration - Day 9 - Goddess Siddhidatri

Goddess Siddhidatri is revered and worshipped on the ninth day of the Navarati. The ninth day of Navaratri falls on a Navami, and...

VIZHA

The Third Edition of Western Ghats Lit Fest Concludes with Resounding Success

The Western Ghat Lit Fest, themed "Bharat Fast Forward," was held in Coimbatore on the 19th and 20th of October 2024. Curated by S...

YOCISI EKE

Distortion of our Puranas and Itihasa over the times and the way forward

It is a sad reality that our Itihasa and Puranas have been subject to severe distortion over the years. This is not surprising con...

MUKKIYA NATKAL

Subramania Bharati: The Poet Who Kindled the Spirit of Freedom

Subramania Bharati, often referred to as Mahakavi Bharati (Great Poet Bharati), was a revolutionary poet, journalist, and social r...

VIZHA

The Kumbh Mela and its Significance for Sanatanis - Pauranic and Historic Origins

The Samudra Manthan is a well-known incident in our folklore. The Devas and Asuras churned the ocean in the quest for Amritha, the...

VIZHA

The Grand Confluence: Maha Kumbh Mela – A Divine Spectacle

The Maha Kumbh Mela, hailed as the world's largest religious gathering, is a profound manifestation of Hindu faith and tradition....

DAIVI MARGA

Against All Odds to Ayodhya

Life often presents us with choices that test our resolve, faith, and priorities. Attending the Prana Pratishtha of the Ram Lalla...

VIZHA

Lit Tales 2025 - The Biggest Children's Literature Fest of Bharat

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, January The second edition of Lit Tales, Bharat's first and largest immersive literature and cultural car...

VIZHA

Basant Panchami: The Festival of Knowledge and Spring

Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Goddess S...

VIZHA

Ratha Saptami: The Festival of Sun God Surya

Ratha Saptami, also known as Surya Jayanti, is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God). Celebrated on the seventh d...

VIZHA

Maha Shivaratri 2025: A Night of Divine Union

On Nama Shivaya ! The cosmic dance has begin. Devotees across India and the world are preparing to observe Maha Shivaratri, a nigh...

VIZHA

Herath: A Divine Night of Shiva and Kashmiri Resilience

The Maha Shivaratri in Kashmir is celebrated as Herath Festival. The grand celebration of Shivratri by the Kashmiri Pandit communi...

VIZHA

Women of Bharat

In ancient times, women and men were treated equally in Bharat. There was no discrimination or gender bias. Women were deeply reve...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

A King's Respect - Vikramaditya II Chalukya's Inspiration

Indian History is rife with conflict between kings for power, territory and regional supremacy. We have seen instances where kings...

YOCISI EKE

Understanding Sanatana Darma

The holy land of Bharat follows Sanatana Dharma. The word Sanatana Dharma is a Sanskrit word meaning, “Eternal law”. It is the ind...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

Gaganyaan: India’s Bold Leap into the Cosmos

"Saare Jahaan Se Accha, Hindustan Hamara!"These immortal words, spoken by Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma from the vast expanse of s...

VIZHA

Marketry 2025: Navigating Disruption in the Modern Marketplace

Attention students, business owners, marketers, and industry leaders: Prepare to disrupt or be disrupted at Marketry – The Marketi...

VIZHA

Significance of Ramanavami

Greetings on the sacred occasion of Sri Ramanavami. As we celebrate the birth of the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, it is time to...

VIZHA

Marketry - The Marketing Conclave: Disrupt or Be Disrupted

PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore, successfully hosted Marketry - The Marketing Conclave, a significant event centered aroun...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

The Woman Behind the Steel Arc: Prof. Madhavi Latha and the Chenab Miracle

High in the rugged, unforgiving terrain of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, where the Chenab River slices through deep gorges a...

VIZHA

Mahakumbh at Prayagraj: A Confluence of Faith, Humanity, and Dharma

In February 2025, I found myself standing on the banks of the Ganga, in Prayagraj. The exact spot of the sacred Triveni Sangam, wh...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

Power Within: Discovering the Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi through Indian Wisdom

Leadership has long fascinated me—not the kind found in textbooks or management seminars, but the kind that shapes people’s lives,...

VIZHA

International Yoga Day 2025: Yoga for One Earth, One Health

Earlier this year in March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally declared "Yoga for One Earth, One Health" as the theme for Inter...

VIZHA

The Awesome Month of Aadi

The people of Tamil Nadu are traditional and follow their unique Tamil calendar for festivals and special occasions. Their calenda...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

Shubhanshu Shukla – The Astronaut Who Carries a Nation to the Stars

“This is not just a mission to the International Space Station. This is India’s handshake with the future of humanity.” High abov...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

Shubhanshu Shukla: Bridging Space and Earth through Ham Radio

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will interact with scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)...

VIZHA

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra to Stage "Bharathi Yaar?" - A Drama on the Life of Subramanya Bharathi

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Coimbatore, is proud to announce a special drama titled "Bharathi Yaar?", a compelling stage production on t...

BHAKTI YOGA

Mission Bharat - Soft Power and Outreach Since Ancient Times

Bharat has exploded onto the world scene and made global news with its hard-hitting “Operation Sindoor” that struck at the heart o...

YOCISI EKE

The Immortal Soldier of Nathu La: The Legend of Harbhajan Baba

High in the Eastern Himalayas, near the mist-shrouded Nathu La Pass on the Indo-China border, lives a legend that transcends time...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

18th July – Remembering a Visionary Maharaja

Today marks the birth anniversary of the 25th Maharaja of Mysore, His Highness Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar. This is a day to remembe...

BHAKTI YOGA

The Brahmins of Boston: When the Gita Sailed West

In the bustling age of global trade, Boston—a thriving port city on America’s eastern coast—stood tall as a beacon of commerce. In...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

President Murmu Releases Commemorative Stamp Honouring Rani Chennabhairadevi

On 24 July 2025, President Droupadi Murmu released a commemorative postage stamp on Rani Chennabhairadevi at a function held at Ra...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

A Glorious Account of Emperor Rajendra Chola I – The Conqueror of Land and Sea

In the annals of Indian history, few monarchs have ruled with the brilliance, vision, and valour that Rajendra Chola I did. Crowne...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

A Journey through Inspiring Lives – Part V

“I completed my plus two in the year, 1985. My marks were insufficient to get into the famous PSG College of Arts and Science in C...

BHAKTI YOGA

Lord Shiva and the Forbidden flower

Lord Shiva is revered as the supreme God by the people following the Shivate tradition. Hailed and worshipped as one among the Tri...

YOCISI EKE

Significance of Cows in Sanātana Dharma

IntroductionCows hold a special place in India and its culture. According to Sanātana Dharma, God is manifested through many forms...

POOJAI ARAI

Coconuts - The Indispensable staple in our lives

Indian is one country where people are nuts about coconuts!Not a day goes by in the Indian Household without using coconuts and it...

POOJAI ARAI

Getting Ready for Aadi

The Tamil month, ‘Aadi,’ is known as ‘Aashadam’ in Telugu. It is the time to celebrate thanksgiving through the observance of Vrat...

VIZHA

Mahakumbh at Prayagraj: A Confluence of Faith, Humanity, and Dharma

In February 2025, I found myself standing on the banks of the Ganga, in Prayagraj. The exact spot of the sacred Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamun...

Ashadhi Ekadashi: A Celebration of Devotion and Spiritual Renewal

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