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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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VIZHA

Understanding Ganesh Chaturthi

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

Bhogar: The Siddha Behind Palani's Time-Defying Idol

Bhogar, the Jñana Guru of Babaji, played a pivotal role in the creation of the idol in the Palani Temple, fashioned from Nava Pash...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

T.N. Rajarathinam Pillai - Nadaswara Chakravarthi

T.N. Rajarathinam Pillai (1898 - 1956)Indian music, particularly Carnatic music, is fundamentally rooted in ragas, a distinctive f...

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DAIVI MARGA

A Unique Devotee - Radhakrishnan

The decolonized forehead of Radhakrishnan is the signature of a civilization. He lives in his tiled roof home at the Astandra Naic...

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VIZHA

Guru Poornima - The Salutation to the Guru

We have been celebrating Guru Poornima for the past several thousand years. The Guru is akin to God in our ancient tradition. This...

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YOCISI EKE

Damu and Bhagyam discuss about the usage of the left and right hands

Bhagyam was busy in the kitchen. She had just returned after an errand and was in a hurry. It had been a tiring day. The summer ha...

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