A Journey into the history, culture, heritage and greatness of this wonderful language and people who speak, breathe and love it!
Bhagwad Geeta is one of the most influential Hindu scriptures, and its relevance has been increasing in recent times. As we move ahead to 2023, it is likely that the Bhagwad Geeta will become even more important for understanding our lives and the world around us. The Bhagwad Geeta contains timeless wisdom that can help us navigate through difficult times.
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Built by the Pallava King Nandivarma, the Nathan koil in Nandipura Vinnagaram is in the Shenbakaaranya Kshetram, which runs from here up to Mannargudi. It is one of the 108 divyadesams. It is located near Kumbakonam. The perumal in this temple: Jagannatha Perumal. It is also called Dakshina Puri, i.e equivalent to Jagannath Puri situated in Orissa. Nandi, escort of Lord
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The founder of Advaita Vedanta, Sri Adi Sankara is one of the most revered gurus all over the world. The concept of Nirguna Brahman, i.e.Brahman without attributes, someone who dedicated his life to the service of others and lays his aspirations and ambitions at the Lord’s lotus feet, was conceived by him with the grace of the almighty. Born in
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Tamil is a language only next to Sanskrit when it comes to divinity. Although it is said to follow the Dravidian script and not Devanagiri, which Sanskrit does, it is the next most ancient language of the world and one of the best, as its people would acknowledge. Tamil Literature and Tamil language experts would know very well how many
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Known as the first Siddhar of the world, his abode was Mount Podhigai, the home of the great Lord Muruga. Here, the Lord is said to have blessed him with powers to heal others and also to be known as a great Siddhar who has attained “ashta siddhis”. He is said to have existed around 500 BCE and also to
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Thiru Aadi pooram is a very important festival celebrated by Tamil Iyengars and along with them, all communities to celebrate the birthday of Goddess Poetess Andal, who has written the very famous 30 sonnets of ‘Thiruppavai’. It is celebrated in various parts of Tamil Nadu in cities such as Srirangam and Srivilliputtur amongst others. This year’s Thiru aadi poora festival
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Ganesha or “Vighna Harta” as he is known with Hindus across the world, he is the God of new beginnings. He is said to bring about prosperity and wealth by removing all the obstacles along the way! Vinayak as he is affectionately known is the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Elephant-Headed God affectionately called Ganapathy. This year
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