No Diwali holiday in New Jersey schools, Hindus disappointed
Hindu community feels heartbroken as only two public school districts in New Jersey (USA) out of total over 600 have declared Diwali as a school holiday despite all out efforts by them. Distinguished...
View ArticleHindus urge Anheuser-Bush to change name of popular ‘Brahma’ beer
Upset Hindus have urged Leuven (Belgium) headquartered leading global brewer Anheuser-Bush InBev to change the name of its popular “Brahma” beer, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu...
View ArticleHow to deal with Failure?
How to deal with failure? No learning, or advice is helpful in that state of mind. What do I do? Remember that you’re going to die one day. You are going to leave everything behind. All your degrees,...
View ArticleTripuranthaka Swami Temple, Cooum, Thiruvallur
Sri Tripuranthaka Swami temple is located in the village named Cooum, in the district of Thiruvallur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The main deity of this temple is Tripuranthaka Swami...
View ArticleDeivanayaka Easwarar Temple, Ilambayankattoor, Kanchipuram
Sri Deivanayaka Easwarar temple is located in the village named Ilambayankattoor, in the district of Kanchipuram, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The primary deity of this temple is...
View ArticleStory of Shambuka Vadha by Rama (Rama killing Shambuka)
What is the Story of Shambuka Vadha by Rama (Rama killing Shambuka)? Padma Purana mentions the story of Shambuka Vadha as a conversation between Bhisma and Pulastya. Shambuka Vadha story goes like...
View ArticleTen Faced Rudraksha, 10 Mukhi or Dus Mukhi Rudraksha – Benefits, Mantra
Ten faced Rudraksha is 10 Mukhi Rudraksha (Dus Mukhi Rudraksha). Today, ten faced Rudraksha is known to be one of the rare beads. This bead comes in round and oval shape. Ten Mukhi Rudraksha has...
View ArticleOrigin of Demons – How were demons originated? (Asuras, Rakshasas)
What is the Origin of Demons – How were demons originated? (Asuras, Rakshasas)? Puranas mentioned many legends about the origin of demons. Here is a legend / story from the Padma Purana… The story goes...
View ArticleOrigin of Gods – How Gods are originated?
What is the Origin of Gods and How Gods are originated? Puranas mentioned many legends about the origin of Gods. Here is a legend / story from the Padma Purana… The story goes like this… Bhisma...
View ArticleBhishma Dwadashi, 11 February 2014
Today, 11 February 2014 is Bhishma Dwadashi. Bhishma Dwadashi is an auspicious Dwadasi vrata observed on Shukla Paksha dwadasi in Magh month. It marks the end of Bhishma Panchak Vrata which begins on...
View Article3rd day of Medaram Jathara, Sammakka Saralamma Darshanam
On 3rd day of Medaram Jathara, Sammakka Saralamma darshanam is available devotees. After performing Punya Snanams in ‘Jampanna Vaagu’, devotees visit the Goddesses. Devotees offer various offerings to...
View Article2nd day of Medaram Jatara, Arrival of Sammakka
2nd day of Medaram Jatara is celebrated as the arrival of Sammakka on to the ‘Medaram Gaddhe’ (Platform). Sammakka is welcomed amidst the official homage from police and government. ‘Edurukolla...
View ArticleSammakka Sarakka Jathara 2014 Live Telecast on SVBC, Watch Medaram Jatara online
Sammakka Sarakka Jathara, the largest tribal festival in the world, may attract 10 million devotees and tourists in 2014. On the first day of Medaram Jatara, more than 20 lakh devotees visit Sammkka...
View ArticleSammakka Sarakka Jathara 2014, Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jathara
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara, also known as Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jatara, is the largest tribal fair in the world. In 2014, Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jathara dates are – Jatara starts on February 12...
View Article1st day of Medaram Jathara, Arrival of Saralamma
1st day of Medaram Jathara is celebrated as the arrival of Saralamma on to the ‘Medaram Gaddhe’ (Platform). Saralamma was the daughter of Sarakka. Saralamma is installed in a temple at Kannepalli, a...
View ArticleKumbha Masam Puja at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple (February 2014)
Kumbha Sankranti or Kumbha Sankramanam is the first day of Kumbha Masam in Malayali calendar. In Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, Kumbha masam puja is observed for six days. In 2014, Kumbha masam puja dates...
View Article12 February 2014, Sammakka Sarakka Jathara begins in Medaram (Warangal)
Today, 12 February 2014 Sammakka Sarakka Jathara begins in Medaram in Tadvai mandal of Warangal in Telangana region of South Indian state Andhra Pradesh. This largest tribal fair in the world begins...
View ArticleVishnupathi February 2014
12 February 2014 is Vishnupathi Punyakalam. Vishnupathi or Vishnupati Punyakalam is an auspicious period to worship Lord Vishnu. This is the fourth Vishnupathi in Vijaya year and the first in 2014. The...
View ArticlePradosh Vrat, 12 February 2014
12 February 2014 is Pradosh Vrat. Budha Pradosh on 12 February 2014 falls in Shukla Paksha of Magha month as per Kannada, Telugu, Marathi and Gujarati calendar. And it falls in Thai Masam in Tamil...
View ArticleKumbha Masam 2014, Kumba Month 2014 in Malayalam Calendar
Kumbha Masam or Kumba month or kumbham is the seventh month among 12 months of Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala and some Konkan regions. In 2014, Kumbha Masam begins on February 13 and ends on...
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