Significance of Subramanya Sashti – Festival of Lord Subramanya
Subramanya Shashti ( Skanda Shahsti ) is one of the major festivals dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Karthikeya, Shanmukha, Skanda), the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. …
Christianity
Nov 11, 2017•8 min read
50 Stars of Christmas : Velankanni – The Very Indianised Church
When it comes to naming a church in south India, the first name that predominantly strikes anybody is Velankanni Church in Tamil Nadu. Located in the coastal town…
Christianity
Oct 27, 2017•3 min read
Puducherry : Coimbatore Woman Displays rare collection of Rosaries
Recently in the city of Puducherry, J Sugathi Rose displayed 3,000 rare and exotic collection of rosaries in an exhibition of a rare kind. On the feast day…
Hinduism
Oct 18, 2017•4 min read
Kedareswara Pooja: For Prosperity & Happiness
One of the main pooja that is performed on Deepavali is Kedareswara Vratam. This is performed by all people and is said to bring great prosperity and happiness…
Hinduism
Oct 16, 2017•3 min read
Famous Dhanvantari Temples in India
Lord Dhanvantari is said to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu and is regarded as the Physician of Devas (Gods) and also the God of Ayurveda. He appeared…
Ayurveda
Oct 16, 2017•3 min read
Dhanvantari Jayanthi – Day To Worship The God of Ayurveda
Day To Worship The God of Ayurveda Dhanvantari Jayanthi or more popularly known as Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festivl. Many worship Goddess Lakshmi and…
Hinduism
Oct 16, 2017•3 min read
Kaveri Theerthodbhava : Thousands throng Kodugu in the early hours
Thousands of devotees flocked to Talacauvery in Kodagu district near here to witness the Cauvery Theerthodbhava amid religious rituals today at early hours. The annual ritual to mark…
Hinduism
Oct 15, 2017•5 min read
Deepavali : Rites and Rituals of South India
Deepavali, the festivals of lights, is a very Indian festival. One doesn’t find a household in the country which doesn’t revere in the spirit of this festival. It…
Hinduism
Oct 13, 2017•3 min read
“Kandha Sashti” Devotees at the Mercy of Private Lodges
“Kandha Sashti” Devotees at the Mercy of Private Lodges This year the devotees attending the ‘Kandha Sashti’ festival at the famous shrine of Tiruchendur, one of the six…
Hinduism
Sep 27, 2017•8 min read
Navratri Special : Ashtadasa Peetham – Kamakshi Devi , Kanchi
Kamakshi Devi in Kanchipuram Summary Kanchipuram, one of India’s seven Moksha-puris, is home to Goddess Shakti as Sri Kamakshi Devi, a powerful and revered Shakti shrine closely associated…
Hinduism
Sep 22, 2017•4 min read
Navaratri: Bommai Golu – South Indian celebration
Dussehra is a festival that different regions in the country has its very own and unique way of celebrating. It is Durga Pooja in Bengal; while it is…
Hinduism
Sep 17, 2017•9 min read
Kaveri Pushkaram 2017: Shiva Temples on Kaveri banks
It is a wish of almost all the staunch Hindu followers to visit to Kasi also known as Varnasi at least once in their lifetime. But travelling to…
Hinduism
Sep 15, 2017•7 min read
Kaveri Pushkarams 2017 : Popular Temples on the Banks of Kaveri
On the Occasion of the Kaveri Pushkaram, let us travel through important Pushkar Ghats, which are also centers of piligrimage which also have beautiful and Popular Temples across…
Saints and Service
Sep 10, 2017•7 min read
#KnowYourRivers : Cooum River
Cooum River is one of the oldest river that is flowing in Chennai which was one of the major water source for Chennai in olden Days. Now Cooum…
Saints and Service
Sep 3, 2017•6 min read
#KnowyourRivers : Vaigai River
Water is essential for life and access to clean drinking water is a necessity for good health. However, clean drinking water is not available everywhere, due to water…