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. Thirugnanasambandar has performed many miracles, but the one associated with Thirumarugal touches the heart in a deeply human way. Thirumarugal is a quiet, unassuming village...
“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 towns—Thirumarugal and Thiruchengattankudi. What brilliance the child saint Thirugnanasambandar had, composing verses that beautifully wove together two places so close to each other...
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...