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The merit of the great compositions of Tyagaraja, the supreme composer of Carnatic music, is that they celebrate the glory of Lord Rama, an incarnation of the supremen being, in matchless music. In this album, you have great artistes celebrating these wonderful compositions as well as auspicious pieces on the deity sung during marriages. A…

The Beginning of the Universe “It would seem then,” said King Vikrama, after some deliberation, “that Lord Vishnu in the form of Mohini, the Enchantress, helped the devas to steal the asuras share of the amrita. Robbery is also an evil karma, is it not?” “It is, your majesty, and eventually the gods had to…

One of the most famous Hindu scriptures, the Markandeya Puran has detailed description of the various forms, incarnations, and immortal acts of Shakti, known by different names in Her different forms. With 700 select Shlokas of this Puran, a special Saptashati was created,called the Durga Saptashati. This Durga Saptashati covers three main incarnations of the…

By the time the autumn full moon is ready to rise on the dark horizon, Dussera festivals are over and the eyes of merrymakers are turned towards shops full of fireworks and sweets for Diwali. Sharad Purnima occurs exactly a fortnight before Diwali. This is a harvest festival where Laxmi, the goddess of prosperity, visits…

The sacred Vata or Ficus bengalensis is the most venerated tree among Hindus. Vata or Banyan tree is considered as immortal and is held in great adoration since the Vedic days. Lord Buddha had attained his enlightenment when seated under a Vata Vriksha or Bo-tree. The oldest Vata is found at Prayag where three sacred…

Shiva is the ultimate ‘face’ of Hinduism and is considered to be the pinnacle of perfection in all acts of this world. Since time immemorial Monday is considered to be the day for appeasement and worship of Lord Shiva. It is considered by innumerable devotees of Lord Shiva that the worship of Lord Shiva combined…