by Manjunath N | Apr 2, 2024 | Articles
Ugadi or Yugadi is a festival celebrated to mark the beginning of the New Year in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. While it is called Ugadi in Telangana, Andhra and Karnataka, in Maharashtra it is Gudi Padva. Ugadi celebration Ugadi...
by Manjunath N | Mar 2, 2024 | Articles
Shiva-ratri means the night of Lord Shiva. In the Vedic month of Phalgun (February-March) there is a Maha Shivaratri. The ceremony takes place mainly at night. This festival is observed in honour of Lord Shiva, who was married to Parvati (Mother Durga/Mother Gauri) on...
by Manjunath N | Jan 12, 2023 | Krishna Katha
Lord Varahadeva Appearance – Varaha Dwadashi In ancient times there were two brothers named Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha. They were demons born to sage Kashyapa Muni. They flaunted uncommon bodily features and had steel-like frames which grew just like...
by Manjunath N | Mar 19, 2022 | Songs and Prayers
Oh Rama! Lord Rama, as the name suggests, is an all-pervading entity. He knows dharma, speaks the truth, is full of virtues and is disciplined, and is the eldest Prince of the Ikshvakus. Ramabhadra ― Auspicious Rama The lotus-eyed, moon-faced Rama is the noble and...
by Manjunath N | Mar 1, 2022 | Articles
As icy winds and fog in North India force people to stay indoors, residents of Vrindavan and surroundings, shedding all fear of the cold are ready to be drenched in the fifty-day Braj Bhumi Holi, which begins every year on Vasant Panchami in January. Holi is one of...
