Blog Archives
This time of the year sees the Aradhana days of both Sri Thyagaraja as well as Sri Purandaradasa. Here is a quiz on these great saint-composers. 1. What does the word ‘Thyagaraja’ mean” A. King of comforts B. King of …
Margazhi is an auspicious month that falls during Dec-Jan in the English calendar. Our scriptures say that spiritual activities performed during this month yields great fruit. 1. Name the Lord who said that he is indeed “Margazhi” among the months. …
It’s Thanksgiving time in the USA! But do you know gratitude is an extremely important, inherent attitude in Indian culture from time immemorial? 1. To which god is Annabhishekam performed as an appreciation for the grace that He showered for …
Kids’ Corner Navaratri is an important Hindu festival celebrated by Indians all over the world. Over a period of nine nights, the festival marks the celebration of Durga, the Goddess of Power. It usually falls during the months of September …
Kunti always kept her bhakti inside and never bowed down to Krishna before telling Kunti Stuti [in Srimad Bhagavatam]. Krishna bows down to Kunti and Kunti knows that Krishna is the all supreme, but raises her hand and says “aishman …
1. This demon could become a buffalo at will. 2. Sanskrit terms for ghosts. 3. This demoness disguised as a beautiful woman to kill Krishna. 4. The story of this ghost’s emancipation by listening to Bhagavatam is told in Srimad Bhagavata Mahatmyam …
