Author Archives: nithya
Most people know what it feels like to be caught in a loop of anxious thinking. A worry arrives, feels urgent and completely true, and before long, it has crowded out everything else and becomes crippling in nature. A Yuva …
In Vamana avatara, it is said that Bhagavan removed the pride of Bali (garva bhanga). What pride did he remove? Was Bali proud that he had a lot of money? Or was he proud that he was the Lord of …
Our quiz spotlight for this month is Sri Jambukeshwarar Temple, the divine embodiment of the water element and a treasure of South Indian temple heritage. Take the quiz here>> Compiled by Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA Illustration: Radharani Narayanan, Atlanta …
The 5th Annual Puranava Indian Art and Cultural Fest, organized by Global Organization for Divinity at Bay Area, California, was held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at Cottonwood Creek K-8 school in Dublin, CA. The event was well received by …
On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, we will kick off a quiz series on the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, beginning this month with the Sri Ekambareshwar Temple. Take the quiz here>> Compiled by Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA Illustration: …
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 …
Spiritual Strength: Learning to Navigate Life’s Waves Our beloved Sri Swamiji has always had a deep love for nature—riverbanks, seashores, gentle hills, and lush gardens filled with greenery. These serene outdoor spaces are not just places of beauty for him; …
“There is no protection greater than Bhagavan Nama” Excerpts from the 20th-year Kalpataru Day Mass Prayer conducted by Sri Swamiji on January 1, 2026, at the Sri Ramachandra Convention Center, Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai. The Mahamantra Mass Prayer is held every year …
Arudra Darshan is a special occasion celebrating Lord Shiva. Take the quiz below to learn more about this auspicious day. Take the quiz here>> Compiled by Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA Illustration: Radharani Narayanan, Atlanta GA ************************************************** Click here to …
