Goats are considered as worshipful animals in Hinduism, since goat gives its own life during the sacrifices, and also it serves as a food to the people. Lord Agni Dev, the fire god’s divine vehicle is a goat, and it faithfully serves its master for several millions of years. The Prajapati and the mind born […]
Shri Ravidas (1450-1520) was a Hindu Saint, famous poet and a spiritual guru who was worshipped in the North India. He was born in a village near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. LIFE He was born in a family who were considered as untouchables. It is believed that Shri Ravidas was one of the disciples of the […]
Sage Shuka Maharishi was the son of the great sage Vyasa and the narrator of the Bhagavata Purana. The Bhagavata Purana contains the details of Shuka narrating the story of Bhagavata Purana to king Parikshit. He is also called as Shuka Brahma. According to the Mahabharata, Shuka was born with superior power. The Mahabharata tells […]
The Basava Purana is a devotional poem written in praise of Lord Basavanna, an incarnation of Lord Nandeeswara, and it was written during the 13th century AD, by Palkuriki Somanatha in Telugu language. It is considered as a sacred text by the Lingayat sect of people. Lingayats used to worship Lord Basava as their Ishta […]
Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra swami, who is also popular as Brahmamgaru and Kalagnani. In 2026, Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti date is April 26. In Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Matham in Kandimallayapalle, Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gusto. The Jayanti Utsavalu are celebrated […]
Lord Vinayaka is considered to be the first god in Hinduism. Hindus worship Lord Vinayaka as the obstacle remover and people worships him daily by offering pujas to him. Lord Vinayaka is the god of granting boons. He is regarded as the god of gods, and his temples are situated even in abroad. Even under […]
Parashurama Dwadashi is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Parashuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Maharshi Parashuram is also known as one of the ferocious incarnations of Sri Maha Vishnu. In 2026, Parashurama Dwadashi date is April 28. Parashuram Dwadashi Vrata is observed in Vaishakh Month, Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, the following day of Mohini […]
“Om krato smara kritam smara” verse in Ishavasya Upanishad… In the Upanishads there is a verse, “Om krato smara kritam smara” (Vedic Prayer, Ishavasya Upanishad). What does this mean? What is it that we should remember? It means you must recollect whatever you have done till now. When you remember and bring it into your […]
Narada Jayanthi is the birth anniversary of Sage Narada who is known as Brahma Manasa Putra. In 2026, Narada Jayanti date is May 2. It is observed on Vaishakha bahula Pratipada in South Indian calendars and Krishna Paksha Pratipada in Jyeshta month in North Indian Hindi calendars. Narada Muni is one of the prominent sages […]
What is the significance of Panchamrita Abhisheka: Why were only these materials chosen? To this doubt raised by a devotee in his Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar (Founder of Art of Living), explaining in his own words… These five are like nectar: Milk, Curd, Honey, Jaggery and Ghee. Though jaggery needs to be used, sugar is […]
Special religious events are scheduled to take place at the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Tirupati in May 2026. On May 1 and 31 (Poornima), Ashtottara Shatakalasabhishekam will be performed at 9:30 AM. In the evening at 5:30 PM, Sri Kodandarama Swamy along with Sita and Lakshmana will take a procession in the four Mada […]
Vasavi Jayanti or Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Jayanthi is the birth anniversary or first appearance day of Goddess Vasavi, also known as Goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari. In 2026, Vasavi Jayanti date is April 26. Vasavi Jayanti is observed on Vaishakha Shukla Dasami, tenth day in bright fortnight in Vaisakh month. Goddess Vasavi Matha, also known as […]
Krishna—this sound is transcendental. Krishna means the highest pleasure. All of us, every living being, seeks pleasure. But we do not know how to seek pleasure perfectly. With a materialistic concept of life, we are frustrated at every step in satisfying our pleasure because we have no information regarding the real level on which to […]
Ananya Sharan Bhaava (single minded devotion)? How does one acquire that? Don’t get into the circle of acquiring this. Know that it is already inside you. Don’t do spiritual shopping. Sometimes people might tell you, ‘Come to this place and bring a black purse with you, and you will get all this luck or power’, […]
Good infrastructure is the basic necessity for any developing state. India also in its effort to progress is doing its best in this aspect. Indian roads and highways are seeing a change that is unparalleled in history. Realizing the crumbling state of the Roads in the national Capital due to increase in automobiles, the people […]
Tirupati Govindarajaswamy Temple Festivals in May 2026.. Several special festivals will be observed during the month of May at Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati. On May 1, 2026 Ponnakalva Utsavam will be conducted. On May 8 and 15, 2026 (Fridays), procession of Sri Andal Ammavari will be held in the four mada streets at 6 […]
Tarigonda Vengamamba Jayanthi 2026 in Tirumala.. The 296th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Matrushri Tarigonda Vengamamba will be held with grandeur on April 29 and 30 in Tirupati and Tarigonda. At Tarigonda: Snapana Tirumanjanam will be performed at 7 am on April 30 at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, followed by Pushpanjali to Vengamamba statue at […]
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all.” “One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” “The other is Good. […]
In today’s modern and fast changing life, many youngsters are getting addicted with love, and many of them wanted to select a proper match for them. For them, whether studying properly or not that doesn’t matter. Their main aim is to entertain the girls by exhibiting their talents. In city buses, we can see lot […]
Keelapatla Konetiraya Swamy Temple Brahmotsavam 2026… The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Konetiray Swamy Temple will be celebrated with great devotion and grandeur from April 24 to May 3 at Kilapatla in Gangavaram Mandal of Chittoor district. Prior to the commencement of the festivities, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be performed on April 21. On April 23, […]