Rama also called as Srirama and Sriramachandra Moorthy, is an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and he is widely worshipped throughout the world by the Hindus. Lord Rama though he is considered as a supreme Lord, but didn’t utilise his powers unnecessarily during the period of his avatar. He is praised for his good qualities, and […]
Vishu marks grandly the Astronomical New Year Day. This festival holds a lot of importance for Hindus. On the first day of calendar of the Malayalese, in the month of Medam or in the month of April-May as per Gregorian calendar. With joy and mirth, the festival of Vishu is largely celebrated. A lot of […]
All the family members, with great desire consume Vishu Kanji or Vishu Katta on the day of Vishu as breakfast food item. The ingredients used for making this preparation are raw rice -2 1/2 cup ( unakkalari or pacha ari), grated coconut-5, Cumin seeds-1/2tsp and Salt-to taste. The cooking time taken is just one hour. […]
Significance of Vishukkani Darshan, importance of Vishukani Darshanam. What is Vishukkani Darshan? When is Vishukkani celebrated? The auspicious sight or the Vishukkani is the arrangement of a yellow laburnum flower known as ‘konna pua’, the traditional bronze vessel ‘Uruli’ filled with rice, fruits such as mangoes and jack-fruit, vegetables such as snake gourds and gourds, […]
Cassia fistula is known as Konna poo in the Malayalam language. It is also known as the golden shower tree by the local population across the world. It is a flowering plant in the family of Fabaceae. This plant is a native tree of Southern Asia. This plant or tree can be found from Srilanka […]
Hanuman Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman (Hanumath Vijayotsavam). In Maharashtra, some parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka celebrate Chaitra Purnima as Hanuman Jayanti. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date is April 1|2. But in some places it is celebrated as Hanumath Vijayotsavam. Hanuman Puja, Hanuman Homam, Havanam, Hanuman Sindhura Puja, etc are the […]
14 April 2026 is Pana Sankranti (Odiya New Year, Meru Sankranti). According to the solar system the month is counted from ‘Sankranti’ to ‘Sankranti’ and in lunar system it is counted from ‘Purnima’ (Full-moon) to ‘Purnima’. Maha Visuva Sankranti is the first day of the month of ‘Baisakh’ as well as the solar year. This is also called ‘Jala […]
Hyderabad Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra Route Map for 2 April 2026 is given here.. In view of the Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra on April 2, traffic diversions will be done based on the necessity and as and when the procession approaches the particular junction. The Shobha Yatra will proceed through the following routes: Ram Mandir, […]
Hanuman Jayanti is the Jayanti of Lord Hanuman or Anjaneya swamy. Here is the simple Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi or Puja procedure. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date is April 1|2. For every puja, cleanliness of the atmosphere around the puja place is the most prominent thing. Clean yourself, your house and the puja place. Some […]
Madurai Meenakshi Temple Sthala Puranam, History of Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswar Koil.. Effacing of Indra’s Sin The first of the puranas refers to the origins of Madurai and the divine association of the Meenakshi Sundareshwara temple. Hinduism has strong belief in reincarnation and the principle of karma – that the acts of one life have ramifications […]
The list of Sub Temples and the information about the sub shrines located in Kukke Subramanya Swamy Temple, near Udupi in Karnataka is given here.. KukkeLinga Temple Subshrines Name – KukkeLinga Temple Vimana Type – NO Sanctorum Shape – Square Shape Speciality – Purathana Subshrines Details – KukkeLinga Temple: located indoor of kukke shri subrahmanya […]
Sitalsasthi is an important festival of Odisha, mainly celebrated in Sambalpur region. In 2026, Sitalsasthi date is June 20. The celestial wedding of the divine couple Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is celebrated during Sitalsasthi festival. It was started 400 odd years ago. This Hindu festival is in the form of a carnival. Sitalsasthi celebrations […]
Dev Damodar Tithi is the death anniversary of Damodaradev, a Vaishnava saint from Ratnapitha, Hajo, Kamrup (Assam). In 2026, Dev Damodar Tithi date is April 18. Dev Damodar Tithi falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Vaishakh Month as per North Indian calendar. It is the first day following Vaishakh Amavasya. According to Assamese calendar, Dev […]
In the north Malabar region of Kerala, a practice prevalent that is traditional is Vishukkani Vili. This particular event involves children, who move in group or in large number from one house to the other within villages, shouting or calling ‘vishukaniye, vishukaniye.’ It is to be noted that when they arrive at different houses making […]
Kukke Subramanya Swamy temple complex is located at the foot hills of Kumara Parvatha and along the banks of river Kumara Dhara. According to Hindu Religious History, God took birth in the form of Kumara Swamy (the deity) and came with Lord Ganapathi to Kumara Dhara to kill the demon Tarakasura, where he married Devasena […]
Nava Veeras are the nine great soldiers and the brave divine attendants of Lord Muruga. They were born from Nava Shakthis, who were born out of the powers of Mata Parvati. They are also considered as an incarnation of Mata Parvati. The sons of Navashakthis are known as Nava Veerar’s. The Nava veeras are: 1. […]
‘Who is Guru, Shrimad Bhagvat Quotes’ explains us about what is meant by a Guru according to the Shrimad Bhagvat. The 11 Chapter of Shrimadbhagwat (A Holy text written by Sage Vyasa, which includes stories of various Incarnations, the life and teachings of Shrikrushna and Saints) mentions a conversation between Yadu and Avadhut (One Name […]
Sri Ramanavami Pattabhisheka Asthanam in Tirumala Temple… As a part of Sri Rama Navami festivities, Pattabhisheka Asthanam of Sri Rama Chandra Murty was observed with religious fervour in Tirumala temple. The Coronation Ceremony episode from Srimad Ramayanam was recited in front of Utsava deities of Sri Rama, Sri Sita and Lakshmana Swamy at Bangaru Vakili […]
Life always moves towards perfection. Just like how water flows down and fire goes up, the nature of life is to move towards perfection, to move towards something bigger and something higher. Often people say that the mind is wavering, but the mind is not wavering. The mind is the wave. It is moving towards […]
Is there anything really called as ‘evil-eye’? Many times mothers protect their children from the evil-eye by tying a black thread on their hand or around their neck. Does the evil-eye cast by people really exist? You know, if you believe something then it will manifest and be like that. That is the first thing […]