Srinivasa Mangapuram Vasanthotsavams 2026… Annual Vasanthotsavams of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy will be held from May 7 to 9, 2026 at Srinivasamangapuram. On May 8, the Lord with Sridevi and Bhudevi will bless devotees on the Golden Chariot from 6 pm to 7 pm. Every day, Snapana Tirumanjanam, Unjal Seva and processions will be held. […]
What is the meaning of Panchamukhi Ganapati? We have five senses in our body: the sense of sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing, and there are five elements in the creation: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether. There are five senses and five elements, so in this way there are five facets to God. So […]
Dharma is the Code of Virtue in Hindus’ daily life. The most widely used word “Dharma” is not exactly definable. But broadly, it can be said to connote righteous duties, Divine ordinances, customary usage, certain ideals before mankind, justice, equity, good conduct or morality. It is commonly understood that those who follow it are bound to […]
15 Wonderful Stories from Srimad Bhagavatham… The Bhagavata Purana also popularly known as Srimad Krishna Bhagavatam, Bhagavata Navaratna and Bhagavatha Maharatna, is an ancient holy text, which was written by Sri Veda Vyasa, as per the instructions given by Deva Rishi Narada. The Bhagavata Purana, covers lot of areas including devotional stories, and also about […]
Krishna can be in constant companionship with us because He is omnipotent. Therefore, He can be fully in touch with us by His words. His words and He are not different. That is omnipotence. Omnipotence means that everything relating to Him has the same potency. For example, here in this material world, if we are […]
Lalkitab Remedies for Mercury in 3rd house. Budha in 3rd house Lalkitab Remedies. Budha (Mercury) in 3rd house lalkitab remedies, solutions, pujas, vratas, stones. When Mercury is malefic in the 3rd house, it will spoil the relationship with relatives and brothers. The native will lack peace of mind, regular income and ancestral property. He cannot […]
Parashurama was the avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is known to be the most sincere devotee of Lord Shiva. He has controlled the power of Kshatriya, who began to abuse their power, and cause problems to the ordinary people and tortured them. LIFE According to Hindu legends, Parashurama was the son of sage Jamadagni and […]
What is the significance of Japa Mala (Prayer beads) in Hinduism? Let us read the explanation about Japa Mala in the words of Sri Sri Ravishankar. He explained it during a Satsang of Art of Living… You know when someone is in love with somebody; they go on taking their name so many times. They […]
As per Hindu religious history, Gods’ vehicles (vahanams) very small animals, like Ganesha and his mouse & Subramanya and peacock, what does this signify? What is the importance of Gods’ vehicles in Hinduism? This is a question raised by a disciple in the Satsang of Pujya Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living. […]
Shukla Devi Puja (Shukla Devi Aradhana) is observed in Jyeshta month. In 2026, Shukla Devi Pooja date is June 22. It falls on eighth day of bright half of Jyeshta Month in Hindu calendar. Shukla devi is one of the powerful manifestations of Goddess Shakti like Dashamahavidya and Saptamatrikas. On the same day Khir Bhavani Mela is […]
Applications for Courses in TTD-run Sri Venkateswara Traditional Temple Architecture & Sculpture College, Tirupati 2026-2027.. Applications are invited from May 04 to June 20 for Diploma (4 years) and Certificate (2 years) courses at TTD-run Sri Venkateswara Traditional Temple Architecture & Sculpture College, Tirupati. Eligible 10th-pass candidates can apply. Selected students will receive free accommodation, […]
Why are the rivers revered so much in India? Sri Sri Ravishankar answers this question in his satsang at Art of Living. Well, in all ancient cultures around the world rivers, mountains and trees were all revered. There were considered sacred. Not just rivers, even trees are very holy. Like Peepal tree (or banyan tree) […]
In connection with Hanuman Jayanti on May 12, 2026 TTD will present silk vastrams to Japali Hanuman in Tirumala. It is a traditional practice to offer Pattu Vastrams to Sri Japali Hanuman every year on behalf of TTD during the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Besides special pujas will also be observed to Sri Bedi […]
Why does Shanmukha (Karthikeya) have six heads? The story behind Kartikeya’s six heads… So that he can recite all the Shad Darshanas (six Hindu philosophies) at once. Six faces – this has a significance. We say, ‘The four directions’, North, South, East and West. Brahma has four faces, which means that, he gets knowledge from […]
If we are experiencing the fruits of our karma of previous lifetimes in this life, then when will we attain the fruits of karma of this lifetime? To this question by a disciple, Sri Sri Ravishankar (Founder of Art of Living) replied like…. That is not how it is! The outcome of some of our […]
There are 33 crores (330 Million) Gods in Hinduism, Why Hindus follow many Gods? People say that follow only one God. If we follow many Gods what happens? This is a question raised by a devotee in Art of Living’s Maha Satsang in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Let’s read the reply from Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji. […]
Why do we do Paad Pooja (an ancient Indian ritual of welcoming a guest by washing his feet with water and flowers)? What is the significance of Paad Pooja? This question asked by a devotee at a Satsang of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living.. Let’s hear/read what Sri Sri has said… In the olden days […]
What is the relevance of tapasya (penance or austerities) in Kali Yuga and how should we understand it? Tapa helps to purify all the organs of the body and rid them of impurities. The entire body gets cleansed and all the sense organs become stronger with tapa. Tapasya is not done to please God, or to attain self realization, but it […]
Ashadhi Beej is an auspicious day for farming communities in North India especially Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and some other places. In 2026, Ashadhi Beej date is July 16. Ashadhi Beej falls on the second day in bright half of Ashadhi Month (Ashadhi Sud Beej). This is a small festival mainly celebrated to predict the monsoon. […]
The list of Pujas & Events in May 2026 in Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu is given here. May 2026 coincides with Vaishakh Maas – Jyeshta Maas (Adhik Maas & Nija Jyeshta Maas) in North Indian Hindi calendars & Vaishakha Masam – Adhika Jyeshta Masam in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati calendars; Boishakh Mash […]