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01Apr
Categories: Bhaktas, Bhakti, Deities, Faith, Guru, Human Values, Rama, Rama Navami, Sabari, Scriptures, Spirituality, Srimad Ramayana.

Sabari's Guru Bhakti

Once upon a time, in a forest, there lived a woman by name Sabari. She wandered about the forest, ate whatever she came across and lived more like an animal. One day, she happened to pass by a place in …

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01Apr
Categories: Azhwars, Guru, Mahans, Spirituality.

The Unique Azhwar

Among the innumerable devotees of Lord Vishnu, 12 of them stand out. They were the ‘Azhwars’ who were bathed in unflinching devotion to the Lord and composed thousands of devotional verses on the Lord. A compilation of these verses is …

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01Mar
Categories: Deities, Festivals, Hanuman, Shivaratri.

Kids' Storytime – How Hanuman Tried To Swallow the Sun!

This is the story of Hanuman, the mighty monkey-god. Hanuman who was the son of Vayu, the wind God and Anjana devi. Hanuman is also called Aanjaneya, son of Anjana.  Hanuman was a bundle of mischief when he was a …

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01Mar
Categories: Festivals, Shivaratri.

Kids' Quiz – Shivaratri Trivia

Mahashivaratri falls on March 2, 2011 this year. As you can tell, Shivaratri celebrates the great Lord Shiva. Let’s see how much you know about Him and His special night… 1.      Mahashivaratri is celebrated in the Hindu month a.      Phalgun …

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01Nov
Categories: Diwali, Festivals.

Kids’ Quiz—Diwali Trivia

1. What does the word ‘Diwali’ mean? A. Festival of Colors B. Festival Of Lights C. Festival of Music 2. Which three religious groups celebrate Diwali? A. Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism B. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism C. Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism 3. In which Hindu month is Diwali celebrated? A. Margasirsa …

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01Oct
Categories: Dharma, Human Values, Righteousness, Spirituality.

Did you know?

Sanatana Dharma, the original name of what is now known as Hinduism, means Universal Righteousness. Sanatana means something which always is, never beginning nor ending, and is eternal in its very essence. Dharma (God’s Natural Law) is the sustainer of the earth. Sanatana Dharma comprises of the spiritual laws that …

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01Oct
Categories: Festivals, Navaratri.

Mahishasura Mardhini—The Victory of Good over Evil

Mahishasura was a mighty asura who could change his form at will to that of a buffalo (mahisha in Sanskrit means buffalo). He terrorized and defeated the devas, and usurped the throne of Indra, the Lord of the devas. The devas led by Brahma approached Vishnu and …

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01Oct
Categories: Festivals, Navaratri.

Kid's Quiz—Navaratri Trivia

1. Name the deity from whom Mahishasura, the demon, received the boon of near-immortality? a. Lord Shiva b. Lord Vishnu c. Lord Brahma 2. On which day does the worship of Devi Durga begin? a. Mahasaptami b. Dashami c. Mahalaya 3. What …

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