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ICCHA SHAKTHI

Rani Mangammal: A Remarkable and Influential Ruler of the 17th Century

The annals of Madurai's history are incomplete without the mention of Rani Mangammal, a woman renowned for her exceptional skill a...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

K.S. Krishnan: A Pioneer of Science Communication in Vernacular Language (1898-1961)

K.S. Krishnan (1898-1961)Kariamanikkam Srinivasa Krishnan, known affectionately as KSK, is celebrated not only as the co-discovere...

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BHAKTI YOGA

Summer Heritage Camp for Children Concludes

May 6, 2024CoimbatoreA 15-day summer camp organized by Arshavidyalaya, Marudamalai, for familiarizing children in the 7-15 age gro...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

Appar: The Poet-Saint Who Revived Saivism

Thirunavukkarasar, also known as Appar, was a prominent seventh-century Saiva Tamil poet-saint and one of the revered sixty-three...

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DAIVI MARGA

Exploring Elephanta - Shiva Island of the west

As we sat across the table sipping over an evening coffee, Jaganathan ji shared with me his latest trip to Bombay. “You wouldn’t b...

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YOCISI EKE

Monsoon Showers in Coimbatore

Nestled in the shadow of the Western Ghats, Coimbatore, often referred to as the "Manchester of South India," is renowned not only...

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BHAKTI YOGA

Hari Om Mama- a Karma Yogi in action!

He has no time to stand and stare was the headline of an article on Ayyasamy Hariharan which appeared in a leading daily in Septem...

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DAIVI MARGA

Discovering Karla : A Scenic Adventure

As our evening coffee reduced to a snack bowl, Jaganathan Ji began recounting his latest family trip to Mumbai. Last week, I share...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

Math After Ramanujan - S.S. Pillai

(1901-1950) The story of mathematical prodigy Srinivasa Ramanujan is widely known, inspiring countless Indian mathematicians acro...

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YOCISI EKE

Footprints of Change - Path to Sustainability

As the morning sun peeks over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of gold, I, Ganga Tilak, set out on my daily ritual of jogging...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

Arunagirinathar: A One-Man Crusade to Preserve Hindu Society in the 15th Century

The Pride of Tamil Nadu Arunagirinathar, a devout Tamil-hindu poet, directed a significant personal campaign to protect Hindu soc...

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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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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

C. R. Swaminathan: A Popular Personality of Yonder Era

C. R. Swaminathan was the ninth child of R. R. Naidu (R. Ramaswamy) and Lakshmi Ammal of Ganapathypalayam near Udumalpet. His moth...

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VIZHA

Śubhārambh with Akṣaya Tṛtiyā

Draupadī and Pāṇdavā-s were forced into exile due to the deceit of the Kauravā-s and Śakuni. Queen mother Kuntī stayed back in Has...

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POOJAI ARAI

Tuesday Poojas for the Nyanapazham

Lord Muruga is known by various names, Senthil, Saravana, Guha, Subramaniam, Karthikeya, Vetrivelan and what not. He is extolled w...

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DAIVI MARGA

Outline to Saivism and the Philosophy

Awareness of Saiva Siddhantham Saiva philosophy is not as renowned as Vedanta even in India because of the linguistic barrier. In...

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ICCHA SHAKTHI

The Sengol and its Significance in our History and Culture

The Sengol has become a popular subject of discussion thanks to the central government’s decision to install it during the inaugur...

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