Vittalnathji’s Swaroop
Vittalnathji’s ‘gaur shyam’ swaroop is around 2 inches tall, dark up to his waist and fair from his waist till his feet. Vittalnathji rests both his hands on his waist. He holds a “sachidra” shankha in his left … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
Sankashti Vrat Katha : Margashisha
This ancient tale may sound familiar. But the nuances of human nature and the power of faith in a higher force are worth pondering over. This happens during the Treta Yug. Dasharath, a noble king rules over his kingdom responsibly. … Read more...
Dwarkadheeshji: Union of Radha And Krishna
The name ‘Dwarkadheesh’ means ‘the lord who engages in His leela with the gopis of Vraj beside the waters of the Yamuna when they enter the van of Vrinda. So Dwarkadheeshji is not the lord of Dwarka because here ‘Dwar’ … Read more...
Anga, Vena And Prithu
Anga
Many years ago, Anga, a noble king marries Sunita, the daughter of Mrityu. Despite being married for several years, they have no son. So Anga consults rishi Brighu who asks him to perform an Ashwamedha yagna.
Anga invites the … Read more...
Sankashti Vrat Katha – Kartik
Yudhishtra looks at Krishna guiltily and says, “I know I have made several mistakes O Krishna. But is there any way in which we can regain all that we have lost?” Krishna smiles and says, “The Bhavishya Puran clearly states … Read more...
Annakoot: Our Yagna For Krishna
Govasta Dwadashi, Kaan Jagai and Goverdhan Pooja…The Vrajwasis sigh with contentment when they recollect how Krishna had saved them from Aghasura and taught them the value of worshipping all forms of Prakriti.
When the gopas think of Krishna’s fantastic Haat … Read more...
Goverdhan Pooja: Krishna’s Yagna
After Krishna performs the ritual of Kaan Jagai, He looks at the hundreds of colourfully decorated cows, the gwalas in their festive best and the Brahmanas with fondness. They had trudged several miles with smiles on their faces to fulfil … Read more...