Four years ago, this temple was almost forgotten. The 650-year-old Kalkulam Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple stood in ruins. Broken walls, worn-out structures, and fading memories were all that remained of what was once a magnificent temple. But perhaps Perumal had other plans. In 2022, the first steps towards restoring the temple began. Since it comes under the...
Many years ago, my maternal great-grandparents opened their home to a Brahmin couple who arrived at their doorstep, asking for a place to stay. Moved by the quiet grace they carried, they offered the couple shelter, giving them a room in the house and supporting them with provisions and milk. During the couple’s stay, the family began to experience a series of...