Author Archives: Yaamini Zivan
This month’s quiz is based on the Rajasthani Miniature Painting art form, a popular form of painting that originated in Rajputana. 1. When did the Rajasthani miniature paintings evolve and flourish? a. Between 16 and 17th centuries …
This series chronicles sweet experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji as well as some divine experiences of Sri Swamiji himself. These articles are translations from the series “Madhuramaana Mahaneeyar” that is published every month …
The Holy Land of Brindavan Last month, we enjoyed how the Lord blessed the fruit-seller lady. After that, seeing all the dangers in Gokula, Nanda Baba, along with his minister Upananda held council and decided to move away from Gokula …
This month’s quiz is based on the Cheriyal Scroll Painting art form, a popular scroll form of painting which originated in Telengana. 1. Name the town in Telengana where Cheriyal scroll painting is still practiced? a. Badrachalam b. …
Madhurageetham : Sri Krishna Leela 12 Damodara Leela – Bound by the Cord of Unalloyed Love! Lord Sri Krishna is bound by the pure selfless love of His devotees. He is the Supreme controller of the entire universe and all …
Guruji’s Cherished Qualities (Part 2) Sweet memories chronicled by Smt. Jayanthi Janakiraman Continued from Part 1 (read part 1 here). Sri Guruji was very fond of the deity of Sri Aaraavamudhan/Sri Sarangapaani Perumal whose temple in Kumbakonam. Sri Guruji gets …
“Narayana! Narayana!” These words, heard in a slightly sing-song, lilting tone, brings to mind a chirpy yet mischievous image of Sage Narada walking in, strumming his inimitable tambura. Sage Narada’s countenance contradicts our notion of a ‘sage’ who we commonly …
