Attukal pongala makes it to Guinness Book
T’PURAM: The pongala festival at the Attukal Bhagavathy temple has found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.The festival, which draws millions of women devotees every year to… (Posted on October 12, 2006)
World this is merely a big Idea in our mind!
World this is merely a big Idea in our mind! Vedantic philosophies treat the world as illusory. Here is an attempt to visualize this complex concept and that of the… (Posted on October 9, 2006)
This temple is now a resting place for stray animals
T’PURAM: The centuries-old Shiva temple at Vizhinjam, unearthed some 50 years ago, still remains a skeletal reminiscence of a glorious yore. The granite temple that sports Dravidian architectural marvel is… (Posted on October 7, 2006)
VIDHYARAMBHAM
Today Vidhyarambham – devotees are all set to contemplate on Saraswathi, the Goddess of knowledge. Keralites begin their Vidyarambam celebrations with Mahanavami. On the eve of Mahanavami books and… (Posted on October 2, 2006)
Thousands of children enter world of letters
On the auspicious day of Vijayadasami on Monday, thousands of children in Kerala were initiated into the world of letters and learning at functions organised at various centres. … (Posted on October 2, 2006)
Punnathur Kota-World’s only temple owned elephant home
By S. Chandrasekhar Thirupathi, Sabarimala and Guruvayur are the three major temples in South India visited by crores of devotees, all through the year. If there is some attractive magnetic… (Posted on October 2, 2006)
Kerala decked up for Navaratri
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:With Ayudhapuja (better known as Saraswathi puja in Kerala) just a day away, schools and colleges have closed for Puja holidays.While children are in an upbeat mood, elders could not… (Posted on October 1, 2006)
VIJAYA DESHAMI
Vijaya Dashami also known as Dasara, Dashahara, Navaratri, Durgotdsav… is one of the very important & fascinating festivals of Bharat. Word DASARA is derived from Sanskrit words “Dasha†&… (Posted on October 1, 2006)
Importance of Value based life
What are the values in our life? Whatever gives permanent happiness for yourself, your family members, your society and your motherland are values. How to incorporate values in our life?… (Posted on September 28, 2006)
Special poojas mark Amma’s 53rd birthday
In the presence of thousands of devotees from across the world, the 53rd birthday of Mata Amritanandamayi was celebrated with special poojas at Amritapuri near here on Wednesday. … (Posted on September 27, 2006)
Amma’s 53rd Birthday Celebrations in Amritapuri
Amritapuri Amma’s 53rd birthday will be celebrated at the Amritapuri Ashram on September 27th. All of Amma’s children from around the world are of course invited to come. In fact,… (Posted on September 25, 2006)
Musical remedy for stress-free life
KOCHI: With the growing popularity of the therapeutic power of instrumental music, the Hindustani and Carnatic ragas are finding new expressions in CD and VCD formats.This is evident from over… (Posted on September 25, 2006)
Practise Yoga, avoid heart disease
KOCHI: Even when the world observed ‘Heart Day’ on Sunday few knew about the role of Yoga in setting aside cardiac diseases.While the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks cardiac disease… (Posted on September 25, 2006)
75-day cultural extravaganza begins
Thiruvananthapuram:The 75-day Soorya Festival took off to a humble start without the splendour of an official event. The inaugural function, organised at the Tagore Theatre, began with a silent invocation… (Posted on September 22, 2006)
Mahasankalpa and Modern Science
Thursday message from IISH Communication Team The space, time and observer are three important parameters in the modern physics of the 20th and 21st century.These three are also important for… (Posted on September 21, 2006)
RSS to organise seminar on nationalism
Thiruvananthapuram: A national seminar on cultural nationalism will be organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsevaka Sangh (RSS) as part of the Centenary Celebration of Guruji Golawakkar will be held on September… (Posted on September 20, 2006)
Vilwadrinatha Temple’s Niramala fest begins today
The Niramala festival of the famous Vilwadrinatha Temple here will be celebrated on Thursday with special poojas and rows of lighted lamps. The festival falls on the first Thursday of… (Posted on September 20, 2006)
Sabarimala temple opens
Sabarimala The Lord Ayyappa Temple here was opened on Saturday for the five-day monthly pooja. Melsanthi M Sukumaran Namboodiri opened the sanctum sanctorum at 5.30 pm. The five-day monthly pooja… (Posted on September 16, 2006)
Avatara Trayam
THURSDAY MESSAGE 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2006 You might have heard about avatharas. The avathara means, celestial body which comes down for giving light to the world. There are ten avatharas for… (Posted on September 14, 2006)
Kochi all set for SreeKrishna Jayanthi
City to celebrate Sreekrishna Jayanti KOCHI: Kochiites are gearing up to celebrate with great zest Sreekrishna Jayanti, which falls on September 14. Balagokulam Sreekrishna Jayanti reception committee has been formed… (Posted on September 13, 2006)
Importance of Karma;the core of Krishna’s message:Adoor
Thiruvananthapuram:The message of Krishna to humanity is the need importance of once Karma (Duty) in his life, Told Renowned Film Director Padmasri Adoor Gopalakrishnan.He was talking in a function organised… (Posted on September 13, 2006)
Chattampi Swamikal birth anniversary
Today September 12th is the birth anniversary of a great saint and social reformer Sri Chattambi Swamikal. Born in 1853, he fought against social injustice and strive hard to… (Posted on September 11, 2006)
In memory of 9/11
Swami Vivekananda’s response to the welcome at the Parliament of Religions held in Chicago is brought before you to refresh the memories. Even after 113 years it is still fresh,… (Posted on September 11, 2006)
Flag hoisted for Sree Krishna Jayanthi celebrations
Thiruvananthapuram: Under Balagokulam, Kerala Hindus are all set for this years Sree Krishna Jayanthi celebrations. Flag hoisting for marking the celebration was done yesterday all over Kerala by kids… (Posted on September 10, 2006)
Agamananda birth anniversary
KALADY: For the people of Kalady the name of Agamananda Swamikal evokes a lot of respect.More than a saint who founded the Sree Ramakrishna Ashramam, a scholar and a true… (Posted on September 10, 2006)
Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti celebrations
ALUVA: Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti will be celebrated at Aluva Adwaithasramam and Paravur under the auspices of Adwaithasramam and SNDP Unions on Thursday.A special pooja and Mahaganapathy homam will mark… (Posted on September 7, 2006)
Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi
Kerala is celebrating 152nd Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Gurudevan today. Kerala witnessed the birth of this great saint and social reformer in the year of 1856, Malayalam month Chingam… (Posted on September 6, 2006)
Malayalees celebrates Thiruvonam today
Finally the year-long wait for the Malayalees world over ends. Onam, the biggest festival of Kerala, is here. But, there is a lot more to Onam than being just a… (Posted on September 4, 2006)
Thiruvonathoni to set off today
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has made elaborate arrangements for the customary annual procession carrying provisions and vegetables in the temple vessel, Thiruvonathoni, to Sree Parthasarathy Temple in Aranmula… (Posted on September 4, 2006)
Sabarimala opens for Onam
Pathanamthitta : The Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala was opened on Sunday for pooja to celebrate the annual Onam Festival. Melsanthi M Sukumaran Nampoothiri opened the sanctum sanctorum at 5.30… (Posted on September 3, 2006)
Making of the Onavillu
Thiruvonam is just around the corner. And, the artists at the Melarannoor vilayil veedu are busy designing Ona villu. You may what Ona villu is?Onavillu also know as pallivillu, is… (Posted on September 2, 2006)
Sree Narayana Jayanthi celebrations from Wednesday
ALUVA: The nine-day long Sree Narayana Jayanthi celebrations will begin with Jyothi Prayanam (rally with the torch) from Adwaithasramam here on Wednesday.SNDP Yogam Devaswom secretary M N Soman will inaugurate… (Posted on August 30, 2006)
Vinayakachathurthi celebrated
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rush of devotees was witnessed at the Ganesha temples in the city on Monday, the Vinayakachathurthi day. Special poojas, abhishekams, Ganapathy homams and cultural programmes were held on… (Posted on August 29, 2006)
Smriti Granth on Seshadriji
Bangalore:Work on the Smriti Granth on the late H.V. Seshadri is going on in Bangalore. Shri Krishnappaji, Dakshin Kshetra Pracharak, is engaged in this work. Shri Manjunath will edit the… (Posted on August 28, 2006)
Sri Aurobindo remembered
Sri Aurobindo was one among the few who developed a philosophical approach to the idea of nationhood in modern times, said TR Somasekharan, Kerala State organising secretary of the Bharathiya… (Posted on August 28, 2006)
A Kerala lake temple that worships a vegetarian crocodile
KOCHI: Believe it or not, there is a temple in Kerala that is guarded by a vegetarian crocodile. Babia, the crocodile, is said to be the local guardian and messenger… (Posted on August 25, 2006)
Ganeshotsavam begins today
Shiv Sena will celebrate Sree Ganeshotsavam 2006 from Thursday to September 1. As part of the celebrations, there pageantry will be organised on September 1 in which thousands of idols… (Posted on August 23, 2006)
Thiruvananthapuram all set for Vinayaka Chathurthi
Thiruvananthapuram : The capital is all prepared for this years Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations. Siva Sena, VHP, Ganeshothsava Trust are all in forefront this time to organise Ganesothsav in the city. … (Posted on August 22, 2006)
Malayalees welcome Chingam with pooja, celebrations
Keralites on Thursday welcomed the New Year with celebrations and observing religious rituals on the first day in the month of Chingam of the Malayalam calendar. In the morning, Hindus… (Posted on August 17, 2006)
9 days ‘Sibiram’ at Sabarimala
KOTTAYAM: A state-level Ayyappa Dharma Padana Sibiram, conceived as an in-depth exercise to teach the dharma, tradition and rituals connected with Sabarimala, will be held at Sastha temple, Erumeli, from… (Posted on August 16, 2006)
Marxist historians decieved India-Michael Danino
Palakkad: “Marxist historiography of Indian history accepts in practice the broad framework of the erstwhile colonial historians, even as it throws new insights, some of which are often valuable.” Michel… (Posted on August 14, 2006)
Blend science with spirituality: Panicker
CHANGANASSERY: A harmonious blend between science and spirituality is essential for the progress of world civilisation, NSS general secretary PK Narayana Panicker has said.He was delivering the inaugural address at… (Posted on August 10, 2006)
Guruvayur Kesavan, a standing monument to Dathan
GURUVAYUR: The statue of the legendary tusker, Guruvayur Kesavan, at the Sreevalsam compound here, by sculptor M R D Dathan will remain as a befitting monument for him.Dathan took more… (Posted on August 3, 2006)
Kerala observing Ramayana month
A joint effort by RSS-VHP-BalagokulamKerala observing Ramayana monthBy S. Chandrasekhar As per Malayalam calendar, mid July to mid August is the month of Karkidakom. With rains arriving in Kerala by… (Posted on July 31, 2006)
Illam Nira ritual performed in Guruvayur
GURUVAYUR: Seeking divine blessings for a season of plenty ahead, the Illam Nira ritual was performed at the Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple today; offering bunches of the first crop of… (Posted on July 28, 2006)
Ramayana Mahathmyam
This is the Ramayana month Let’s think of Sri Rama Reading and preaching Ramayana during the month of Shravan brings peace and happiness all around. One should daily recite… (Posted on July 27, 2006)
How Tirumala Balaji Mandir was saved from a Muslim maurader
This was during the period when Sultan Abdullah Qutub Shah of Golkonda invaded the Tirupati region. An anomymous Telugu poet, as an eye-witness, has most pathetically described in the poem,… (Posted on July 25, 2006)
Thousands perform bali darpanam in state
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thousands of Hindus in the state today performed the bali darpanam ritual to propitiate departed souls on Karkitaka Vavu day. Men and women assembled in large numbers on river… (Posted on July 24, 2006)
Lakhs to offer Bali on Karkataka Vavu today
Lakhs of Malayalees will offer Bali (Bali tharpanam) to their dear dead with rituals on the banks of rivers and on beaches, praying for the peace of the departed souls,… (Posted on July 23, 2006)
‘Ramayana’ on the mobile
KOCHI: The ancient epic, ‘Ramayana’ has gone mobile with an IT savvy lecturer here developing a technique by which the entire text can be downloaded into one’s mobile. P R… (Posted on July 22, 2006)
