Creation as per Rudra Samhita (Srushti)
Siva the consort of Gauri, the sole cause of the origin, sustenance, dissolution of the universe, who has understood the reality, who is the endless renown, who is the support of Maya but is free from...
View ArticleStory of Hiranyaksha, brother of Hiranyakashipu
Formerly Siva, the emperor of the gods, kind to his devotees came to Kasi from Kailasa accompanied by Parvati, the daughter of the mountain and his Ganas because he was desirous of sporting there. He...
View ArticleA Hurdle on of the Pathway to God’s Kingdom
In the ancient scheme devised by saints vision for a man’s peaceful journey through life, special emphasis was laid on efforts to derive spiritual enlightenment. Tradition did not bar men either from...
View ArticleTuesday Puja Timings at TTD Temple
Details about Tuesday Pujas at Tirumala Tirupati Temple (Mangalavara Puja viseshalau) at Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam.. (Special Seva: Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana) - 06:00 – 07:00 hrs 02:30 – 03:00...
View ArticleShankaracharya Peethas: Puri, Dwarka, Badrinath & Sringeri
Jagadguru Sri Adi Sankaracharya had established four peethams in different places at four directions of india , apart from the fifth peetham which he established for himself at Kanchipuram ! Here are...
View ArticleStory of Varudhini and Pravarakhya
The births of King Swarochi and Manu Swarochisha had an interesting background. A learned Brahmana youth called Pravarakhya on the banks of River Varuna observed the required rituals regularly and...
View ArticleSwarochisha Manu: Story of the Second Manu
Swarochisha Manu’s story was far more interesting. Once King Swarochi he was wandering in a forest aimlessly and heard a desperate female voice in great anguish as though was being chased. Soon enough,...
View ArticleVaishakh Amavasya
Vaishakh Amavasya is the No Moon day in Vaishakha month of Hindu calendar. It falls in May-June. In 2013, Vaishakh Amavasya date is June 8 in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. It is on...
View ArticleMohini Ekadashi 2013, Vaishakh Shukla Ekadashi
Mohini Ekadasi is observed on Vaishakh Shukla paksha Ekadashi day, eleventh day in bright fortnight of Vaishakh month. In 2013, Mohini Ekadasi date is May 21. In Tamil traditional calendar, it falls on...
View ArticleHanuman Jayanti 2013 date in Vaishakh month
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in Vaishakh Month in many South Indian regions especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and some parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Hanuman Jayanti 2013 date in Vaishakha...
View ArticleDurvasa, Ambarisha: Story of Ekadashi Vrat Paaran on Dwadashi
The story of Sage Durvasa and the King Ambarisha tells the importance of Ekadashi Vrat Paaran (Ekadashi fast breaking) on Dwadashi day. The story also tells the Mahatmya of Durvasa Muni… Being of the...
View ArticleLord Krishna as Damodara
Lord Krishna as Damodara, Why Krishna is called Damodara? The word Damodara is derived from the Sanskrit language word which means Damam mean rope and Udharam means belly. The holy word “damodara” is...
View ArticleVaishakh Purnima 2013
Vaishakh Purnima 2013, Vaishakh Purnima 2013 date. Purnima in Vaishakh Month 2013, Time of Vaishakh Purnima in 2013. Vaishakh Purnima is the Full Moon day in Vaishakha Month generally comes in May as...
View ArticleSwathi Nakshatram, Swati Birth Star Astrology Predictions
Swathi nakshatram or Swati nakshatra is the 15th nakshatram of the 27 birth star constellations in Hindu Astrology. Swati nakshatra is categorized under Libra zodiac or Tula rashi. Goddess Saraswati is...
View ArticleWhy Buy Gold or Silver on Akshaya Tritiya?
Why buy gold or silver on Akshaya Tritiya? The importance of purchasing gold, Silver, other metals items and home appliances on Akshay Tritiya is mentioned in many Puranic legends and stories. All the...
View ArticlePujas, Sevas at Pithapuram Temple
Here is the list of pujas, sevas at Pithapuram Temple. The list includes all the daily sevas (Nithya Sevas) for Kukkuteshwara Swamy, Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi, Goddess Puruhuthika Devi, Sri...
View ArticlePradosh Vrat: 7 May 2013
Today, 7 May 2013 is Pradosh Vrat, Shiva Pujan. This Pradosh is known as Bhauma Pradosham as it falls on Tuesday (Bhauma vaara – Mangalavaar). It falls in Krishna Paksha in Vaishakh month as per North...
View ArticleSolar Eclipse in New Zealand in May 2013: Time of Surya Grahan in New Zealand...
The Solar eclipse of May 10, 2013 is an Annular Solar eclipse (Kankanakara Surya Grahanam). An Annular Solar Eclipse takes place when Moon blocks most of the sun’s light and makes Sun look like an...
View ArticleYour Attempt may fail but never fail to make an Attempt, Quote of Hare...
“Your Attempt may fail but never fail to make an Attempt” – a super quote from Hare Krishna Movement. They have related a good story for the above personality development quote. Failure is nothing but...
View ArticleSolar Eclipse in Australia in May 2013: Time of Surya Grahan in Australia on...
The Solar eclipse of May 10, 2013 is an Annular Solar eclipse (Kankanakara Surya Grahanam). An Annular Solar Eclipse takes place when Moon blocks most of the sun’s light and makes Sun look like an...
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