Festivals

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 …

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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 …

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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: …

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“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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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: …

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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 …

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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 …

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Let’s learn and celebrate Sri Radhaashtami! Take the quiz here>> Compiled by Ramya Srinivasan, San Jose CA   **************************************************** Click here to go back to Aug 2025 newsletter contents page: https://godivinity.org/newsletters/nama-dwaar-newsletter-august-2025/

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