August 4 – Kamika Ekadashi
In Sanskrit, Ekadasi means 11, So Ekadasi is the 11th day of the Paksha of the month. The day is significant for devotees of Lord Narayana, who observe fast and recite slokas and perform bhajans. The day is considered auspicious as the devotees believe the Lord will bless them and fulfill all wishes if they pray on the […]
August 2 – Aadi Krithigai
Aadi Krithigai is an important festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi. In 2021, the date of Aadi Krithigai is August 2. The festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga or Subrahmanya. The festival is celebrated with fervor in all Lord Muruga Temples across Tamil Nadu.
சிம்மக்கல்லில் ஆஞ்சநேயரை கண்டு களியுங்கள்
ஆஞ்சநேயருக்கு என்று தனி கோயில்கள் மதுரையில் பல உண்டு. அப்படி மதுரையில் சிம்மக்கல் என்னும் இடத்தில் உள்ள ஸ்ரீ ஆஞ்சநேயர் கோயிலுக்கு சென்று வருவோமா? இரயில் நிலையத்திலிருந்தும், பஸ் நிலையத்திலிருந்தும் சுமார் இரண்டு கிலோமீட்டர் தொலைவில் அமைந்துள்ளது இக்கோயில். இச்சிறிய அழகான கோயிலில் குடிகொண்டிருக்கும் மூலவருக்கு “ஸ்ரீ ஜெய வீர ஆஞ்சநேயர்” என்பது திருநாமம். கோயிலின் தல வரலாறு பார்ப்போமா? மதுரையில் உள்ள சிம்மக்கல்-இல் குழந்தை ஆனந்த சுவாமி என்னும் யோகி வாழ்ந்து வந்தார். இவரை பல உள்ளூர்வாசிகளுக்கு […]
దుబాయ్లో ఉన్నా…మన సంస్కృతి మరవని విష్ణువర్ధన్
గల్ఫ్ దేశాల్లో ఎంతోమంది భారతీయలు ఉంటున్నారు. అందులో తెలుగువాళ్ళ సంఖ్య కూడా బాగా ఎక్కువే. ముఖ్యంగా దుబాయ్లో ఎంతోమంది తెలుగువాళ్ళు వివిధ కంపెనీల్లో, వివిధ వ్యాపారాల్లో రాణిస్తున్నారు. హైదరాబాద్కు చెందిన మాడభూషి విమల, రంగాచారి కుమారుడు విష్ణువర్ధన్ హైదరాబాద్లో ఉన్నత విద్యను అభ్యసించిన తరువాత కంప్యూటర్ రంగంపై పట్టు సాధించిన తరువాత 1991లో మస్కట్లో ఉద్యోగనిమిత్తం వెళ్ళారు. అక్కడ ప్రముఖ కంపెనీగా పేరు పొందిన భవాన్స్ సంస్థలో ఎగ్జిక్యూటివ్గా చేరారు. అక్కడ కొద్దిసంవత్సరాలు పనిచేసిన తరువాత కంప్యూటర్ […]
Asthanam at Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, MGR Nagar, Chennai
– H.H. Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji
“That which cannot be burnt by fire can be burnt by knowledge.”
Upanyasam on Bala Kandam (Ramayana) by U. Ve. Sriman Dr. D. Srinivasan
The Ramayana written by sage Valmiki is considered the Adi Kavya. The Epic has six kandas. Among them, the Bala Kanda is significant because the celestial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita is recorded in it. This Sarga (section) details the stories of Rama’s childhood, the Swayamvara and His marriage to Sita. In our podcast, we […]
Upanyasam on Kamasikashtakam by U. Ve. Sriman Dr. D. Srinivasan
Swami Vedanta Desika’s Kamasikashtakam is written in praise of Lord Narasimha who descended on Tiruvelukkai in Kancheepuram. In these 8 slokas, Swami Desika extols the beauty of Yoga Narasimha and the purpose of His avatara. In our podcast, we present the upanyasam on Kamasikashtakam by U. Ve. Sriman Dr. D. Srinivasan who explains the significance […]
Upanyasam on Sudarshana Ashtakam by U. Ve. Sriman Dr. D. Srinivasan
Swami Vedanta Desika has written many stotras and prabandhas. One among the best stotras is Sudarshana Ashtakam, which is entirely written in Sambodhana (direct address) format. This stotra was written to save people affected by a mysterious virus and ensure good health. Among the Pancha Ayudhas of Lord Narayana, Sudarshana Chakra is more lethal. So, […]
Significance of Karkataka Sankramana by Sri Sesha Bhattar
Karkataka Sankramana signals the end of Uttarayana and the beginning of Dakshinayana. On this day, Tarpanams and rituals will be performed to please Pitrudevathas (ancestors) who will bless their children and grandchildren with prosperity, wisdom and good health. On this day, homams will be performed and brahmins will be given dhaanam. A fast will be […]