by kalaiselvan | Jul 14, 2023 | General
The Sathuragiri Hills, also called Sundara Mahalingam or Chathuragiri, are located in the district of Virudhanagar in Tamil Nadu. The name Sathuragiri comes from the words Chathur, which means four, and Giri, which means hills. An alternate version of the origin of...
by kalaiselvan | Jul 6, 2023 | General
Muhurtham means ‘auspicious or favorable time’ in Tamil. Hindus time all major events in their life during Shubha Muhurtham, or auspicious time. This is done in order to ensure positive outcomes for the event. So they start a new business, begin a new job, get...
by kalaiselvan | Jul 6, 2023 | Festivals, General
We encounter obstacles in life now and then. At such times, we seek Ganesha’s help. The elephant-headed deity of Hinduism and the son of Shiva and Parvati has the power to remove obstacles from his devotees’ lives. He is also the god of wisdom and prosperity. Ganesha...
by kalaiselvan | Jun 21, 2023 | General
Home to diverse faiths, India is steeped in spirituality. It boasts many ancient temples that have withstood the ravages of time and plunder. Some are rich in history as well as architectural beauty. For centuries, people have flocked to these abodes of gods and...
by kalaiselvan | May 19, 2023 | General
Pooja is an integral part of the Hindu religion and culture. Hindus perform Poojas on special occasions like festivals, birthdays, weddings, births, housewarmings, etc. It adds auspiciousness to the occasion and attracts divine blessings. What is Pooja? Pooja or Puja...
by kalaiselvan | Mar 17, 2023 | General
‘OM’ Mantra is a very powerful, mystical, and holy sound. The scriptures claim that it has a special transcendental quality. The Vedas, Upanishads, Tantras, and the Yogic scriptures state that it is a primordial cosmic vibration that carries the seed of creation....
