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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...

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...

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YOCISI EKE

Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science: Dinacharya and Circadian Rhythms

Dinacharya is a Sanskrit term that translates to "daily routine" in English. It is a fundamental concept in Ayurveda, the ancient...

VIZHA

Garuda Panchami Vrata Pooja

Do prostration to the altar in your pooja room. Recite the story of Garuda Panchami and offer some flowers on completion of the...

DAIVI MARGA

Dream Work: The Story of Swaapna Vrindhaavana Vyaakyaana

(Please note: the words, ‘Vrindhaavana’ and ‘Brindhaavana’ are interchangeably used throughout the article because of the dialecti...

ICCHA SHAKTHI

Inspiring Tranquility of Vitto Bai and Her Leading Line of Maturity

A. Vitto Bai was the first daughter of Setty S. N. Padmanabha Chetty and Parvathavardhini Thaayaar of Salem. Her father had founde...

VIZHA

Celebrating the Birth of Lord Ganesha with Fervor and Festivities

"Ganesh Chaturthi, also referred to as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ga...

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 name was Keshavan, bu...

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