A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When […]
Shiva is called Bhoothnath (Lord of the Ghosts). Do ghosts really exist?
If you ask me whether Shiva exists, I can answer, yes! But I don’t know about the ghosts around him (laughter). Yes ghosts do exist but they are not different from him. They are in him. The 5 elements are known as the Panchabhutas. So Air, Water, Fire, Earth and Space are collectively called the […]
How to increase efficiency without fear of failure?
How to increase efficiency without the fear of failure? I worry too much about failure, especially when I am doing something important. It decreases my efficiency. How to overcome this? For this question raised by a devotee, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living explaining in his own words…. A new beginning. That was the […]
Difference between Dvaita and Advaita Philosophy in Hinduism
“What is the difference between Dvaita Philosophy of Sri Madhvacharya and Advaita Philosophy of Sri Shakaracharya?” This is a question raised by a devotee at Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s satsang. Let us read Guruji’s reply to him… ‘Advaita’ is like quantum physics and ‘Dvaita’ is like chemistry. In chemistry you say there are these many […]
Soundararaja Perumal Temple, Nagapattinam
Soundararaja Perumal Temple, Nagapattinam…. The most beautiful, excellent, marvellous and wonderful Soundararaja perumal Temple is located in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. This temple is sanctified by the Alvar Saints in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, and it is one among the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. Here Lord Vishnu is worshiped as Soundararaja Perumal and his […]
Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple
Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple…Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple also popularly known as Thiruporur Murugan Temple is situated in Thiruporur, a panchayat town in Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple is open from 6:30 am – 12:30 pm and 3.30 – 8 pm. Four daily rituals and many annual festivals are being held […]
Padalathri Narasimhar Temple
Padalathri Narasimhar Temple… Padalathri Narasimhar Temple or Narasimhar Temple which is also famously called as Singaperumal Koil is dedicated to Lord Narasimha located in Singaperumal Koil, in Chengalpattu, which comes under South Tamil Nadu. Here, Mother Lakshmi Devi is worshipped as Ahobilavalli. The temple was supposedly built by the Pallavas during 8th century AD. The […]
Importance of Jyeshta Month | Jyeshta Maasa Mahatmya
Jyeshta mahina is dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the Universe as per the Hinduism, whereas Vaishakh mahina is most auspicious for Vishnu Puja, Kartik mahina is most favorite month for Lord Shiva. Brahma Puja is the most beneficial ritual of Jyeshta maas. Some devotees also donate a water pot to needy or to […]
Varahaswami Temple in Tirumala Tirupati
Sri Varahaswami Temple is one of the popular temples in temple city, Tirumala Tirupati, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Varahaswami Temple in Tirumala is to the north of the Sri Venkateswara Temple, on the banks of Swami Pushkarini. According to legend or the Sthala Puranam, Tirumala was originally Adi Varaha Kshetra (the home of Sri Adi […]
Is Manusmriti relevant today?
See, Manusmriti was written by a king called Manu. He was a very wise king. A few lines in the Manusmritiwhich talk about how women should always be protected or a little bit about caste system (referring to the prescribed nature and professions belonging to the four social classes of Hindu society); these have been misinterpreted. I would […]
Nemili Sri Bala Tripurasundari Peetam, Vellore
Nemili Sri Bala is a small, powerful and young Goddess, who is sincerely worshipped by her devotees. Sri Bala Peetam is situated in a small house, and devotees consider it as a temple, and worship the divine child goddess with great devotion, perseverance and faith. Nemili is located 20 kms from Kaveripakkam. As per legend, […]
Kshaya Masa in Panchang | Kshaya Month in Hindu Calendar
Generally, according to Panchang or Hindu Calendars, there is one Solar Transition (Surya Sankramana) in each Hindu month. In case of Adhika Masa (Mal Maas, Purushottam Maas), there will be no Solar Transition in that particular month. And when there are two Surya Sankramana in a lunar month, that month is referred to as Kshaya […]
Srinivasa Mangapuram Vasanthotsavams 2026
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. […]
Meaning of Panchamukhi Ganapati
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, the Code of Virtue in Hindus’ Daily Life
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
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 […]
Omnipotence of the Lord
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
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 | Bhagavan Parashurama Avatar
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 […]
Significance of Japa Mala (Prayer Beads)
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 […]