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The practice of worshiping Agni (fire) as a deity has existed since ancient times. Among the five elements (Pancha Bhoothas), Agni holds a special significance. Lighting a lamp and seeing the divine in its flame is a tradition deeply rooted in our culture. The Karthigai festival is not only celebrated in temples but also in homes by lighting lamps. A key aspect of...
Did you know that an ancient musical instrument is still being played everyday at the Thiruvarur Thyagaraja temple? It is called the Panchamukha Vadyam. The musician in the Thiruvarur temple who is skilled in playing this instrument is a descendant of Tambiyappa, one of the disciples of the Composer, Muthuswami Dikshitar. While I haven’t had the fortune of...
Morning walks are something to look forward to not just for fresh air, brisk movement and the feeling of wellbeing afterward but also to listen to some chosen interesting tidbit for the 40 min stroll at Thiru Vi Ka Park. Mostly I listen to the curated playlist on my Youtube app, or a multipart discourse by Sudha Seshaiyyan or an Audio story narrated by a leading...
Chant the Kolaru Padhigam and have no worry about ill effects of planets The Kolaru Padhigam has recently been making headlines, along with the Sengol. It is widely known that the Sengol, or Sceptre, retrieved from the Allahabad museum, now holds a place of honor in the newly constructed Indian Parliament. Back in 1947, the Thiruvaduthurai Mutt saints entrusted the...
In tranquil waters, a father immersed, His soul sought solace, holy and pure. A three-year-old played on the sacred shore, Unaware of the path he was destined to explore. From the depths of devotion, a cry arose, The child yearned for his parents, who he supposed. To his aid, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi drew near, Embracing the child, allaying his fear. Goddess...
Would you believe that a 7-year-old girl, who was fatally bitten by a snake, miraculously came back to life after 5 years? This extraordinary incident isn’t just a legend; we have concrete proof that it took place right here in Chennai during the 7th century. Inscriptions exist that validate the occurrence of this remarkable miracle. Have you visited the...
All the planning was done, the tickets were booked and accommodation was arranged. We were a group of 15 people from Chennai, all set to participate in the Thyagaraja Aradhana – 2013. We had learnt the Pancharatna Kirthanais together from Mrs. Shyamala Krishnadas our Guru residing at West Mambalam. All sorts of rumours kept floating around about the time we had...