Vrishadhvaja, an ardent devotee of Shiva worships no other God. Not even Lakshmi or Saraswati. So, Surya curses him saying that his wealth and prosperity will desert him. When Shiva hears this, He is furious and chases Surya with his … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
Lord Narasimha : Perceive Anger Differently
Narasimha Swamy’s nine perceptions of anger are clearly visible in His nine shrines at Ahobilam. Yes, depending on the situation and the nature of the people we interact with, we may get angry for various reasons. But Lord Narasimha helps … Read more...
Chandan Yatra and Akshay Tritiya
Krishna’s Chandan Yatra begins on Akshay Tritiya in Jagannath Puri and Vrindavan. We follow slightly different rituals in these temples. But basically, we smear Krishna’s body with Chandan (sandalwood) paste, take Him out for boat rides, play water sports, fan … Read more...
Donkey Daan : Faith is a personal journey
In the village of Bhavpura, two widows, Moti Malin and Kumkum Kumbhar live next to each other. Moti Malin earns her living by selling the flowers and fruits that grow in her garden.
She has no savings at all. But … Read more...
Jhariji, Achaman Jhariji And Karwa
The Shastras consider utensils with two outlets as auspicious. Perhaps that is why we consciously use the Jhari, Achaman Jhari and Karwa (utensils with spouts) in our temples.
Jharis, Karwas and Achaman Jharis may be moulded out of earthenware, copper, … Read more...
Dandi Hanuman and Pancha Mukhi Hanuman
Makaradhwaja : Hanuman’s son
After Hanuman sets Lanka ablaze, he douses the fire in his tail in the waters of the sea. A drop of his sweat falls into the mouth of a crocodile (Makara) which impregnates her. A fisherman … Read more...
Gangaur: Respect & Understanding In Marriage
A Folk Tale On Gangaur
Gauri feels complete in Shiva’s presence. Yet there are times when she misses her parents and childhood home. When she expresses her feelings to Shiva, He agrees to accompany her to her parents’ home.
But … Read more...