MAHA MRITYUNJAY TEMPLE NAIGAON
We began our sixth day from our hotel at Kaziranga forest at 8 am to Cherapunji in Shillong. Our tour operator cautioned us that the ride would take about nine hours covering a distance of about 250 kms. He also felt, closer to Shillong the heavy traffic would slow us down. The vehicle stopped for […]
DHARMENDRA’S DEMISE CANNOT DENT HIS IMAGE
The Bollywood actor Dharmendra Deoi’s death recently has saddened the entire film industry, as well as the movie fans, even though he was not keeping good health for some time. He was to become the nonagenarian by December 25, this year, but his soul departed a month earlier. The yesteryear actor needs no introduction to […]
Gen Z rings in fake wedding bells
The latest trend among the Gen Z is having fake wedding events in their leisure time. They arrange for mehandi, sangeeth, bhangra dance and what not, except for the real mangal sutra or any kind of legal bindings. They arrange for such events to enjoy without any serious commitments. It is an occasion for them […]
LAKSHMI NARAYANAN TEMPLE CRAVING FOR ATTENTION
The fabulous Sri Lakshmi Narayanan Thirukovil (temple) is situated at the village Kappur, adjacent to Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is important to bear in mind that on the banks of the Thenpennai river are the Divya Kshetrams(Holy temples) of Thirukovalur, Padhur and Parikal. The Lakshmi Narayanan Thirukovil (temple) is the centre of attraction […]
A trip to rejuvenate the mind and body
On the other day, we planned to take our aged parents for an outing to a temple far away from the city, but not far enough to be tiresome for them. We chose Swarna Kamakshi Temple 108 Shakti Peeta Alayam. As me and my better-half had gone there already, it was easier for us to […]
Grahana Snana mantram
Mukkur Azhagiyasinger vaibhavam special pravachanam by U.Ve. E.S. Mukundan Swamin
On the occasion of Srimad Mukkur Azhagiyasingar’s Thirunakshatram (Avani Hastam – August 26th), Sri U.Ve ES Mukundan Swami has graced us with a few experiences of the Mahan who built the famous Srirangam Rajagopuram, one of the tallest temple towers in all of Asia. Mukkur Azhagiyasinger vaibhavam by U.Ve. E.S. Mukundachariyar Swamin by Paramparaa
DEVOTEES AWAIT GANESH CHATURTHI WITH JOY AND ENTHUSIASM
Ganesh Chaturthi invokes Lord Ganesh’s blessings for prosperity, wisdom, and success. The festival, which symbolises the removal of obstacles and new beginnings, will see major celebrations in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, besides other states on August 27, this year. It is pertinent to note that Ganesh Chaturthi would culminate with Ganesh Visarjan […]
MANAGEMENT LESSONS ON THE GO
With Navaratri round the corner, I was scouting round for some ideal gifts for the invitees. What better gift than the big colourful bead malas exquisitely handmade by the gypsies, I wondered. And at no better place than Besant Nagar, to pick them up. I was passing through the main road of Besant Nagar around […]
Poetry Book Review: Essence Resonate by S. Sundar Rajan and Neeraja Sundar Rajan
By Sathya Venkatesh The poetry book, ‘Essence Resonate” consists of short, handpicked poems from Sundar Rajan and Neeraja Sundar Rajan (the father-daughter’s) beautiful collection. The book’s title is apt as readers will find the essence of some of the poems resonating with their own life experiences. While Sundar Rajan’s poetry is more structured and shows […]