Lord Rama, the perfect man

The Temple of Tirupati In the Peak of Mount Sheshachalam in the Eastern Ghat range was so tranquil and enchanting a place, that the sage Narada spoke highly of it to Vishnu. Vishnu felt tempted to pay a visit to the place, but there was no occasion for him to do so. Some time later…

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This fast is undertaken in Magh Shirish Krishna Ashtmi. Bhairav is a manifestation of Lord Shiva in his Rudra form; the dreadful form, from which even death (Kaal) fears. The fast, undertaken on this day, is fruitful, believed to be a protection from direct and indirect obstacles in life. Bhairav’s conveyance is a dog. Bhairav…

In India, many major temple festivals involve transporting the sacred images outside the temple precincts, in huge chariots (raths) which temporarily become temples themselves. This tradition is particularly important in Orissa and nowhere is it as important as in Puri, where the chariot festival takes its most spectacular form. Puri’s fame is linked with its…

Glory, all glory to you, O Mother Santoshi; being a of compassionate and contented disposition, you bestow on your faithful devotees both joy and wealth. You are elegantly attired, O Mother, in golden garments and bedecked with lustrous jewels, diamonds and emeralds. The red ochre splendour of your lotus?face looks splendid while, O Compassionate Mother,…

Though the forest looked dark and gloomy from the outside yet as they went into it they were amazed to find that it was filled with ashramas in which many sages lived. The pleasant aroma of sandal and incense coming from the sacrificial fires assailed their nostrils. They noticed that even the wild animals walked…