It was a Pradosham evening. Around 5 pm, we parked our car at the temple entrance. The first act, as always, was to offer our respects to Surya Pillayar—a magnificent, towering form of Ganesha...
It was a Pradosham evening. Around 5 pm, we parked our car at the temple entrance. The first act, as always, was to offer our respects to Surya Pillayar—a magnificent, towering form of Ganesha...
Saint Thirugnanasambandar, the child prodigy and the boy saint who is one among the Naalvars (the four great Saivite saints) is considered as an avatar of Lord Murugan by learned scholars...
We were heading for a 6:30 lecture in Mylapore, and Senthil had a meeting at 4:30. The plan was simple—he would finish his meeting, and then we would go straight to the lecture. So I settled myself...
Every time I drive past the stately white Ripon Buildings, I can’t help but turn and admire its timeless grace. Built in 1913, this magnificent structure, which now houses the Corporation of Madras...
“Amma, you’ve been so busy since morning! Come on… let’s watch this scene from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire together,” said Laya, tugging at Shreya’s hand and pulling her toward the living...
On Deepavali or the day after, many families observe a special vratham known as Kedhara Gowri Nombu. During this ritual, 21 adhirasams (a sweet made with rice and jaggery) are prepared, and a sacred...
Angavai was ecstatic. She ran across the room and hugged the hostel warden who had just shared the happiest news she’d heard in years. Her appa was coming to visit! After two long years. She could...
“The padhigam I am going to teach you today is Angamum Vedhamum…” said my Guruji, Mrs. Shyamala Krishnadas. Later that evening, while researching that Thevaram, I came across two temple...
Malathi Ma’am was narrating the Ramayana. The bell was about to ring, but she concluded with a curious detail: “Did you know that whenever people talk about the Ramayana, Hanuman is always...
What are the odds of meeting someone at a random temple event who knows the goodness of appa? At the Muthalamman Mariamman Temple in Kalkulam, a Chennai family had gathered for their annual...
Going out with childhood friends for a day trip is exciting and a temple trip after months and perhaps years of planning fructified recently and the destination was the Yoga Narasimha temple, a 108...
Having started our Digital Marketing journey way back in 2004, when anything digital was still in its nascent stage, it has been a truly exciting ride — filled with immense learning, a fair share of...
We were heading for a 6:30 lecture in Mylapore, and Senthil had a meeting at 4:30. The plan was simple—he would finish his meeting, and then we would go straight to the lecture. So I settled myself in a coffee shop nearby, ready to enjoy my newly downloaded Kindle book, while he wrapped...
Having started our Digital Marketing journey way back in 2004, when anything digital was still in its nascent stage, it has been a truly exciting ride — filled with immense learning, a fair share of highs and lows, and unforgettable moments of inspiration and ingenuity. Over the years...
