Author Archives: nithya
Maargazhi is an auspicious month that falls during Dec-Jan in the English calendar. In this quiz let’s learn and understand the greatness of this month! Take the quiz here>> Compiled by Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA **************************************************** Click here to …
Travelogue of a divine journey with Sri Swamiji This riveting memoir by Sri Ramanujamji, disciple of Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji, was first published in 2012 on the global Namadwaar website and the Tamil Madhuramurali magazine. In this series, Sri …
Sometimes I get confused about whether I’m just following family traditions or actually doing something spiritual. Like, we light lamps, celebrate festivals, and do all these rituals, but it can feel like we’re just doing them because “that’s what we …
What is meant to happen often has a beautiful and interesting way of showing up – naturally and perfectly – and that is exactly how the founding of our Namadwaar in the Toronto area of Ontario unfolded as well. The …
Unexpected and continuous showers of grace drenched participants at the Udayasthamana Srimad Bhagavata Saptaham held at Madurai from October 7-13, 2025. ‘Udaya-astamana’ means from sunrise to sunset. A Srimad Bhagavata saptaham conducted in this format is usually held from 6 …
Presenting a quiz on Gopashtami, a celebration of the Lord protecting His beloved Gopas, Gopis and cows. Take the quiz here>> Compiled by Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA **************************************************** Click here to go back to Nov 2025 newsletter contents page: …
Why do we need religion – A structure in our pursuit of knowledge and meaning Religion at its very core offers a framework and a system to follow. Some people might question why structure is necessary and argue that true …
In this quiz, let’s explore and learn about HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji—His life, teachings, and the beautiful vision He has shared with the world! In commemoration of Sri Swamiji’s jayanthi that is celebrated at the time of Deepavali each …
Navaratri is not just a festival of devotion but also a reminder of the timeless power of the divine Mother. At the heart of Navaratri is our Durga Matha, whose presence embodies the balance of strength and grace. She is …
