South India Mosques : Valiyangadi Juma Masjid: Muslim – Hindu Unity Story
Valiyangadi Juma Masjid in Malappuram near Calicut in Kerala is an epitome of communal harmony and is a great reminder of Hindu-Muslim unity story in the country. Built…
Hinduism
Sep 4, 2017•2 min read
Sabrimala Opened for Onam Festival
The Sabarimala Ayyappa temple was opened on Saturday for the four-day Onam festival celebrations, including Onasadya offerings to devotees. Melsanthi Unnikrishnan Nampoothiri opened the Sreekovil at 5 pm…
Hinduism
Sep 4, 2017•5 min read
Onam – A Festival Communal Harmony
“Maveli Naadu vanidum Kalam, Manushyar ellarum onnu pole”, a song handed down over centuries from the golden era of Kerala when King Mahabali ruled Kerala. The song conveys…
Hinduism
Sep 4, 2017•8 min read
#KnowyourRivers : Karamana River
This is more or less the story of all rivers in India. Rivers are considered as resources and mere commodities to be utilised and looted for their water,…
Hinduism
Sep 3, 2017•6 min read
Onam : Legends Associated with the Festival
Onam is one the most anticipated festivals celebrated with much fanfare and merriment by the people in Kerala, irrespective of one’s caste or creed. Usually coinciding with crop…
Hinduism
Sep 2, 2017•1 min read
Onam Celebrations in Delhi
Onam is a festival which is celebrated all over Kerala. The story of Vamana Avatar and Mahabali is a story which we all know. Mahabali in a bid…
Hinduism
Sep 1, 2017•6 min read
Onam : How the Kerala Celebrates the 10-day long harvest festival
Onam, the annual ten-day harvest festival of Kerala, is one of the best times to visit the state. God’s Own Country comes alive in these ten days that…
Hinduism
Aug 31, 2017•7 min read
The Coast of Ganesha: Six temples of Coastal Karnataka
The beautiful coastline that stretches from Kasargod in Kerala to Gokarna in Karnataka is a path that is known for its natural beauty and scenic views, is also…
Christianity
Aug 29, 2017•2 min read
Protesting against KCC decision, CSI pulls out of Kerala council of Churches
The Church of South India (CSI) has decided to pull out from the Kerala Council of Churches (KCC), an ecumenical forum of non-Catholic Protestant Churches in Kerala, in…
Hinduism
Aug 28, 2017•3 min read
South India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Grandeur and fervor
India is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi that commenced on 25th August, 2017 with much fervor and grandeur. The grand celebrations will come to an end on Anant Chaturdashi, that…
Islam
Aug 20, 2017•4 min read
South India Mosques : Cherman Perumal Jumma Masjid – India’s Oldest Mosque
This is the second part in the series on South Indian Mosques. This series will highlight the oldest, most popular Muslim worshipping places in this part of the…
Hinduism
Aug 19, 2017•1 min read
A Global Spiritual Conclave at Santhigiri
A Global Spiritual conclave will be held at Santhigiri Ashram, Kerala from August 24. The six day conclave is being held in memory of its founder Karunakara Guru’s…
Islam
Aug 13, 2017•5 min read
South Indian Mosques – Kilakarai : Temple-Mosque stands Testimony of Time
South India, which is generally popular for its Hindu temples, has a hoary history of mosques, and this new series will bring forward these mosques. Series on south…
Christianity
Aug 11, 2017•2 min read
A Tusker gets blessed in Church
A Tusker gets blessed in Church One usually associates Elephant with a temple but in a rare happening, a 20-year-old tusker got “blessed” at a church in Kerala.…
Christianity
Aug 2, 2017•2 min read
House of Memories at Major Archbishop’s House, Pattom
Beth Dukhrone or House of Memories, an exposition of pictures and personal effects of three heads of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, was inaugurated by Major Archbishop of the…