Sri Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati, the 68th Peethadhipati of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti pitha, was pre-eminent among the realized souls, a true brahmavadin, whose grace is felt even now by innumerable devotees across the world. The 122nd Jayanti of this "Walking God", who...
The Upanishads, a part of the Vedas, are ancient Sanskrit texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism, some of which are shared with Buddhism, and Jainism. Among the most important pieces of literature in...
Astrology and astronomy were archaically treated together and were only gradually separated in Western 17th-century philosophy with the rejection of astrology. During the later part of the medieval period, astronomy was treated as the foundation upon which astrology could operate....
Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Among the most well-known types of yoga...
Chitra Pournami, or Chitirai Purnima, is a unique Tamil festival observed on the full moon day (Poornima) in the month of Chitirai. In 2017, the date of Chitirai Pournami is May 10. The day is dedicated to Chitragupta, the official...
In the Tamil month of Aani (June-July) there takes place the first of the two important festivals is dedicated to Lord Nataraja, the second one being in December. The Aani Thirumanjanam festival is believed to correspond to the period of...
Hinduism believed in the sanctity of one’s life and held that there is a supreme purpose in each person’s life. Hence at every important stage of human life, there were certain rites that were performed. These rites were called ‘Samskaaras’...
Naamakarana The naming ceremony, wherein an auspicious name, keeping in tune with one’s own custom, is given to the child. For the past several thousand years, the child is named after a chosen Deity or after some elder in the...
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