by kalaiselvan | Jun 21, 2023 | General
Home to diverse faiths, India is steeped in spirituality. It boasts many ancient temples that have withstood the ravages of time and plunder. Some are rich in history as well as architectural beauty. For centuries, people have flocked to these abodes of gods and...
by kalaiselvan | May 19, 2023 | General
Pooja is an integral part of the Hindu religion and culture. Hindus perform Poojas on special occasions like festivals, birthdays, weddings, births, housewarmings, etc. It adds auspiciousness to the occasion and attracts divine blessings. What is Pooja? Pooja or Puja...
by kalaiselvan | Mar 17, 2023 | General
‘OM’ Mantra is a very powerful, mystical, and holy sound. The scriptures claim that it has a special transcendental quality. The Vedas, Upanishads, Tantras, and the Yogic scriptures state that it is a primordial cosmic vibration that carries the seed of creation....
by kalaiselvan | Feb 28, 2023 | General
Navagraha Navagraha are the 9 planets. These celestial bodies are believed to exert tremendous influence on our lives and carry out our destinies based on the acts of our previous births. These are Surya (the Sun), Chandra (the Moon), Mangal, Angaraka, or Chevvai...
by kalaiselvan | Jan 25, 2023 | General
Tirupati Venkateshwara: An Avatar of Vishnu The deity, Venkateshwara, is an incarnation of Vishnu and is also called Balaji. He is the presiding deity of the renowned Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara temple in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. It is the richest Hindu temple in...
by kalaiselvan | Dec 24, 2022 | General
Tulsi, or holy basil, is a very holy plant for Hindus. The plant is worshipped as Goddess Tulsi. Tulsi plants can be seen in most Hindu homes, and it is the custom for women to pray to her in the morning after their bath. Many feel it is auspicious to plant Tulsi in...
