Vamana

31Mar
Categories: Avataras, Scriptures, Sri Muralidhara Swamiji, Srimad Bhagavatam, Vamana.

“It is All Bhagavan’s Grace!”

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 …

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01Aug
Categories: Vamana.

Sri Vamana Jayanthi

Sri Vamana Bhagavan was born to mother Athithi Devi on the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month under the Shravana Nakshathra , Dwadasi thithi  . This year on this occasion of Vamana Jayanthi let us reminisce the wonderful story of Vamana …

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01Aug
Categories: Avataras, Festivals, Onam, Surrender, Vamana.

The Story behind Onam

In the earlier ages, there was an asura king called Mahabali.  His kingdom covered Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld.  Although he was an asura, he had a reputation for being benevolent and very helpful to his subjects, unlike his relatives. …

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01Sep
Categories: Avataras, Vamana.

Crossword – Onam

Onam, the annual festival of the people of Kerala, was celebrated on Sep 7 this year. This occasion celebrates the legendary visit of ancient king, Mahabali, who was subdued by Bhagavan’s avatar as Vamana. Here’s a crossword to test your …

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