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22/01/2024

ॐ श्री रामचंद्राय नमः श्रीराम श्रीराम श्रीरामेति रम्यं रामं रामेशं भजे ।श्रीरामेणाभिहता निशाचरचंडा मारीचादयो वधे ॥"Building is a process that takes time, but the glory resides not in the structure itself, but in the idea that something torn down can be rebuilt." As we engage in the noble act of Sri Rama Prana Pratishthana ceremony today, it truly encapsulates our attempt to reclaim our demolished heritage, disrupted and infiltrated by invaders. This resonates with the phenomenal struggle of about 500 years and the persistence of the indomitable spirit of recovery and resilience.Sri Rama, an Avatara of Lord Vishnu, is a paradigmatic personality across the annals of history. His noble virtues and epic deeds form an eternal part of our collective conscience. His profound wisdom, unyielding rectitude, and dutiful devotion exemplify the highest principles of Dharma and form the bedrock of moral and ethical life.The Ramayana, an intricate tapestry of myriad cultural and historical threads, holds an esteemed position in Bharatiya Sabhyataa. It transcends the confines of a simple narrative to become a guidebook that defines our cultural modalities and societal norms across generations.The resurgence of the spiritual and cultural traditions with the reaffirmation of our civilizational rights is culture-affirming. We stand here today at the cusp of an era where the renaissance of Bharatiya Sanskrutika paramparas will catalyze the resurrection of global polytheist and pantheist cultures. This stems from our rooted conviction and the timeless virtue of recognizing the divine presence in all of creation.Mirroring Lord Rama's journey from his prolonged exile to his triumphant return as the Chakra-varti Samrat of Bharat Varsha, the rebuilding and restoration of this temple are symbolically significant. It stands a testament to the hermeneutical significance, heralding the dawn of spiritual resurgence whilst resonating with the past's echoes.This ceremony triggers a potent shift in the Indic psyche - transforming our self-perception from a subaltern oppressed ethnicity to a vibrant, active civilizational identity reclaiming its rightful place in the continuum of time and history. As we move forward, this temple's sacred premises will become a cradle for the resurgence of Vedic values. As a society, we are poised to embark on a path where fraternity, harmony, absolute respect towards elders, and adherence to spiritual and moral integrity gain prominence. The virtues propagated by Lord Rama and echoed in the Vedas will steer our collective social consciousness.As we celebrate this momentous occasion, let us be empowered to rise above the narrow confines of our individual selves. Let us aspire to embody the virtues of our beloved Lord Rama and propel our society towards an enlightened era of harmony, righteousness, and accord. Today's celebration is not merely the physical manifestation of a temple but an ethos, a reaffirmed confidence echoing loudly amid the triumph of the human spirit and perseverance. Let this event serve as a beacon of hope, further strengthening our resolve to preserve and enrich our shared cultural heritage.

18/09/2023

Happy vinayakachavathi

19/11/2021

The festival of is celebrated with great fervour and all across , irrespective of the religious inclinations. believe it to be auspicious to perform a ‘nadi snan’ and worship their and . Kartik Purnima is also celebrated as Dev , the Diwali for Gods and Goddesses. As per the , the descended to in the , on this day, and therefore by taking a dip, receive the of all the Gods. Wish you all a very happy Kartika Purnima.

14/10/2021

Day 9 Mahishasura Mardhini
According to the story, Mahishasura, a demon, obtained a powerful boon from Brahma that no man should be able to kill him. With the power vested by Brahman, he gathered a huge demon army and began harassing the gods. The gods under the leadership of Indra failed to control him. They approached the three highest gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva with a request to help them. The three gods joined their power to create the goddess Chandi, or Chandika, a ferocious aspect of Durga. She fought a fierce battle with the demon and slew him after a prolonged fight. Hindus celebrate Durga Puja or Navarathri to commemorate the occasion. There is also a parallel story, according to which Mahishasura was a great devotee of Durga, and at the time of his death he got a boon from her that wherever she was worshipped his image would be associated with hers and he would be equally well known.
Famous Temples:
Temple is one of the most famous Kali temples of India located in West Bengal. The name Calcutta is said to have been derived from the word Kalighat. The temple is on the banks of a small canal called Adi Ganga, which was the original course of the river Hoogly.
The Chamunda Devi Temple, located in the Kangra in Himachal Pradesh is dedicated to Chamunda Devi who is depicted wrapped in a red sari. The Goddess is worshipped as Chamunda for having killed demons ' Chand’ and ‘Mund’.
Sree Temple is located at Kollemcode Village in Tamil Nadu. This is a very popular temple also known as Sree Bhadrakali Devaswom that provides the followers with blessings of the Lord Bhadrakali who is believed to be the most efficient goddess in endowing blessings to the followers.

11/10/2021

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟔 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢

Lalita Maha Tripura Sundari is a Hindu goddess and one of the ten Mahavidyas the incarnations of Parvati. She is the Shakti/consort of Sadasiva, the Prakriti to his Purusha. Lalita manifests as Goddess Sati, Goddess Parvati, in Shakta literature. Devi is considered to be the most potent incarnation of Parvati or simply Her saguna roopa. She, along with Sadasiva is responsible for the Pancha-Kriyas - Sristi or creation, Sthithi or protection, Samhara or destruction, Thirodhana or concealment of the world in Maya and Anugraha or final liberation . She is best known as the Devi glorified in the Lalita Sahasranama and as the subject of the Lalitopakhyanam (story of the goddess Lalita) in Hinduism.

According to the Srikula tradition in Shaktism, Tripura Sundari is the foremost of the Mahavidyas, the highest aspect of Adi Parashakti and also the primary goddess of Sri Vidya. The Tripura Upanishad places her as the ultimate Shakti of the universe. She is described as the supreme consciousness, ruling from above Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. She is depicted as growing from the Sri Chakra, the yantra of . In this rendering of the goddess, she is self-emergent, as the Sri Chakra is identical with the goddess herself.

𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬:

Lalitha Tripura sundari temple in Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu.

Tripura Sundari temple is located on top of the hills near Radhakishorepur village, a little distance away from Udaipur town in Tripura and in Banswara, Rajasthan.

SRI LALITHA MAHA THIRIPURA SUNDARI AMBAL TEMPLE, Kilambakkam, Tiruvallur, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

08/10/2021

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 𝐆𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢

Gayatri is the personified form of the popular Gayatri Mantra, a hymn from Vedic texts. She is also known as Savitri and Vedamata (mother of vedas). Gayatri is often associated with Savitr, a solar deity in the vedas. According to many texts like Skanda Purana, Gayatri is the another name of Saraswati or her form and is the consort of Lord Brahma. She is believed to be connected with fertility and purity. She has been the source of all the knowledge in the world, including science, arts and craft. Gayatri was the name initially applied to a metre of the Rig Veda consisting of 24 syllables. In particular, it refers to the Gayatri Mantra and the Goddess Gāyatrī as that mantra personified. The Gayatri mantra composed in this triplet form is the most famous. Most of the scholars identify Gayatri as the feminine form of Gayatra, another name of the Vedic Solar God which is also one of the synonyms of Savitri and Savitr. However, the transition period in which the mantra began to assume personification as a deity is still unknown.

As per legend, Lord Brahma decided to organise a yajna and he dropped a lotus on the earth to determine the place. This is the place where Lake Pushkar is formed. The lord wanted his wife to be a part of the yajna who couldn’t reach there on time. As a substitute, Lord Brahma, Lord Indra and the priest brought an untouchable girl. Rumour has it that the girl was put inside a cow’s mouth so that she is purified. Later, Lord Brahma married her and performed the ritual. As the lord married Gayatri without goddess Savitri’s consent, she got angry and cursed Lord Brahma that he will not be worshipped anywhere else except Pushkar. Now, the Gayatri Temple stands on the other side of Lake Pushkar. The deity is worshipped along with Lord Brahma and goddess Savitri.

𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬:

Gayatri Temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan: This temple is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati also known as Savitri, the first consort of God Brahma. The temple is located behind the Brahma Temple on the top of Ratnagiri Hills. To reach the temple, pilgrims are required to climb a lot of stairs built on the hill. From the top, you can get panoramic views of the Pushkar Lake and sand dunes.

Ved Mata Gaytri Mandir is a temple of the Maa Gayatri Devi. It is founded by Mr. Rampravesh Kushwaha. This Temple has been situated in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India for a long time. Gayatri Mandir temple performs various cultural and social activities and serves as the cultural hub of the city.

07/10/2021

Day 1 Anasuya Mata
AMMA is infinite and we are finite. We cannot fathom the depths of her greatness. We hear that God is love. What does that mean? It conveys no meaning. Sweetness has no meaning to the child till it tastes sugar. So also God’s love has no meaning until we taste it. To enable us to have a taste of it, God of infinite love has manifested in human limitations in the form of AMMA. The moment we come into contact with her we will be immersed in the ocean of love, and then we understand in a way what God's love is. The very first contact is enough. She looks into the depths of our hearts and sees us through. She understands every bit of our nature and the level of our spiritual growth. She silently initiates us by her silent look and we are being lifted up each according to his or her capacity and as per the scheme of the cosmic evolution.
Famous Temples:
Jillellamudi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India

21/09/2021

Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra commences, attracts devotees in huge number.

09/09/2021

Wish you all a very happy VINAYAKA CHAVITHI. Ganesh Chaturthi is a very special festival celebrated in India. Today let's talk about the rituals of this pooja.

Four main are performed during this 10-day long festival. They are , , , and . The of starts weeks before the actually begins. start preparing clay of in different poses and sizes.

The are installed in , at homes, temples and localities which are beautifully decorated with flowers, garlands and lights. A ritual called Pran Pratishtha is observed where a priest chants to invoke life in the deity. are then offered to Ganesha's idol in 16 ways called Shodashopachara pooja. Dishes like Lord Ganesha's favourite , Pooran Poli, undrallu, and Karanji are prepared as prasad offerings and are later shared with , and visitors.

The festive mood is brought in by people singing or playing religious songs, dancing to drum beats and by lighting up . The Uttara Pooja is then offered followed by Ganpati Visarjan, a to bid to Ganesha by immersing the idol in water. Throughout the Ganesh visarjan people keep saying 'Ganapati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya' which means 'Goodbye Lord, please come back next year' in the language.

06/09/2021

Polala Amavasya is observed on in . It is dedicated to . Poleramma is considered to be one of the of Goddess .

Because of the Rainy season in Sravana masam, flu-like diseases spread easily to children. In , it is believed that offered to Goddess Poleramma on this auspicious day will protect their from diseases, death and them with , and good . So, married women offer and prasadam to the Goddess.

is mostly a local festival in and it is also observed in , and . Polala Amavasya is also known as Pithori Amavasya. Women draw an image of and place an Elephant Yam plant at the pooja place, and offer shodashopachara pooja, astothara sathanamavali followed by vratha katha to the Goddess. Goddess Poleramma /pooja is quite similar to the Goddess Sheetal Saptami puja observed in .

02/09/2021

The in village, located in district of the Indian state of was established in the early 11th century AD by the Chola king Kulothunga Chola and was developed even more in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara dynasty.

The story of 3 brothers

About a 1000 years ago, there lived three physically-challenged brothers. While one of the brothers was blind, the other was dumb and the third was deaf. They earned their modest living by cultivating a small piece of land close to Viharapuri village. On a certain day, when one of the brothers was irrigating the land, the other two were drawing the water from a well using the Piccota System. During the task, to their utter dismay, they discovered that the water of the well had dried up. One of the brothers got down the well and began digging its bed with an iron spade. Soon, he was awe-struck to realise that his spade was hitting a stone-like object underneath.

Something emerges from beneath the earth

Very soon there was blood oozing out from the stone formation. In no time, the blood mixed with the entire water in the well in such a way that there was no difference between the two. Meanwhile, the brothers, who were dumb-struck to see the , got by the divine sight and got rid of their former physical disabilities. When this news broke to the villagers, they rushed towards the well and tried hard to deepen the well and finally, a self-manifested of showed itself to them.

The divine discovery

Stunned beyond words with the divine revelation, the villagers offered loads of coconuts and other love offerings to the , along with their humble . The coconut water started flowing into a stream, to a distance of more than one and a quarter acres. This phenomenon led to the coinage of the word “Kanipakam '' where "Kani" means wetland and "Pakam" means flow of water into wetland.

Sri Kanipakam Vara siddhi

To this day, the idol lies in its original place, in the well. The waters of the well never dry up, thus signifying the power and immortality of the Divine . In the monsoons, the well overflows with the sanctified water, and it is offered to the as theertham.

20/08/2021

లక్ష్మీం క్షీర సముద్ర రాజ తనయాం శ్రీరంగ ధామేశ్వరీం
దాసీ భూత సమస్త దేవ వనితాం లోకైక దీపాంకురాం II
శ్రీ మన్మంద కటాక్ష లబ్ధ విభవత్ బ్రహ్మేంద్ర గంగాధరాం
త్వాం త్రైలోక్య కుటుంబినీం సరసిజాం వందే ముకుంద ప్రియాం II

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