by kalaiselvan | Jun 20, 2020 | Festivals
Introduction Vasant Panchami marks the beginning of spring and end of winter. More importantly, Vasant Panchami refers to the celebration of Goddess Saraswathi, the Divine Goddess of Learning. People celebrate the festival of Saraswathi Pooja. It is also called Shree...
by kalaiselvan | Jun 19, 2020 | Festivals
Introduction Rama is the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, the Supreme Preserver. The tyrant king of Lanka, Ravana wielded mighty powers and was troubling the Gods and holy saints, creating obstacles while they tried to perform sacred rituals. The Supreme Preserver...
by kalaiselvan | Jun 18, 2020 | Festivals
Introduction: Ravana is popularly known as the demon king of Lanka, who plays a significant role in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. He is also considered an ardent devotee of Shiva. Not many people, though, are aware of the different facets of Ravana. Ravana means the...
by kalaiselvan | Jun 17, 2020 | Festivals
Introduction The Bhagavata Purana has it that the two demons, Hiranyaksha and his brother Hiranyakashipuwere Vishnu’s gatekeepers –Jaya and Vijaya. The two received a curse from the Four Kumaras. Later, they were born on earth as the demonic brothers. The Hiranyas...
by kalaiselvan | Jun 17, 2020 | Festivals
Introduction Ekadashi is a spiritual day dedicated to the Supreme Preserver, Vishnu. Guruvayur Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of the moon) in the Malayalam month of Vrishchika. The state of Kerala celebrates Vrishchika Ekadashi as Guruvayur...
