Sri Hanuman Ji in Tamil and Telugu Scriptures
In both Tamil and Telugu-speaking areas, the character of Hanuman and his roles are well known. However, the literary developments in both areas were not similar. An introductory account only …
Read MoreAssociation of Sri Hanuman Ji with Karnataka Region
After being exiled for fourteen years from Ayodhya, Ram, Sita and Lakshman first arrived at Chitrakut and stayed there for some years as per descriptions found in Ramayan. Thereafter they …
Read MoreSri Hanuman Ji – The Lord of the Masses
Hanuman is the most popular deity of the masses in India and some other countries. While crisscrossing the country, particularly the north Indian territory, we find millions of big and …
Read MoreSun, Moon and Count of Time
The Sun and the Moon are witnesses to changing times. They watched together the change of history and its repetitions. They have immense religious significance. The movement of the earth …
Read MoreThe Panchayatan Puja System in Hinduism
From the days of primitive man, the concept of the Sun as a divine power must have taken root. Sun continued to be revered as the primordial God by all …
Read MoreSignificance of Tantra in Shakti Upasana
Tantrism is an extensive subject. It has a large volume of literature. Its development can be traced from the period of composition of Atharva Veda which contains mantras for removing …
Read MoreThe Ten Mahavidyas – Shakti Cult
Among the followers of Hinduism, the largest number are followers of Shakti. There are thousands of names depending upon folklore and local traditions for reverence of the Devi Shakti. Vaishno …
Read MoreSignificance of Recitation of Sri Durga Saptashati – Sri Durga Paath
Sri Durga Saptashati is a section of Markandeya Puran in which the details of the stories relating to Mahadevi are available. The section consists of 700 shlokas divided into three …
Read MoreSignificance of Shakti Upasana
Followers of Hinduism are divided into several Sampradaya (sects) like Ganpatya, Vaishnav, Shaiva, Saurya, Shakta etc. because of the emphasis by the sects on chosen deities. However, this compartmentalisation is …
Read MoreTemples Being Built as a Statement of Faith
Sri Ram Janmabhumi Mandir at Ayodhya has already been opened for devotees. It has been pulling crowds from day one. Ramlala was not alone in his tent either. The temple …
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