Kumaranalloor Temple festival from tomorrow
KOTTAYAM: The annual festival at the Kumaranalloor Devi temple will be held from November 23 to December 2. The temple will be decked up with thousands of Trikkarthika lamps on… (Posted on November 22, 2009)
Sabarimala Ayyappa Supplement by Janmabhumi
Janmabhumi, a Sanathana daily, in association with ‘Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam’, taking an initiative to bring out the importance of the ‘Ayyappa Temples’ of Hyderabad and to make our beloved… (Posted on November 22, 2009)
DOCTOR HEDGEWAR-Seer of the Hindu Nation
SAGA OF PATRIOTISM -Revolutionaries in India’s Freedom StruggleBy SADHU PROF. V. RANGARAJAN & R. VIVEKANANDAN Bharatamata Gurukula Ashram & Yogi Ramsuratkumar Indological Research Centre, SISTER NIVEDITA ACADEMY “Sri Bharati Mandir’,… (Posted on November 21, 2009)
Chakkulathukavu Pongala fest on Dec 1
This year’s Pongala festival at the Chakkulathukavu Bhagvathi Temple at Neerattupuram in Alappuzha district of Kerala would be held on December 1. Lakhs of women would cook porridge in earthen… (Posted on November 20, 2009)
Signature Campaign for the welfare of Indian Cows
A proposal to The Honourable President of India will be submitted in January, 2010 Our nation is a country of villages. Lives of villagers are mainly based on agriculture. Agriculture… (Posted on November 18, 2009)
Namaskaripoo Bharatha…GANA GEET
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LEc_3YtKDY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&rel=0]… (Posted on November 17, 2009)
Sabarimala shrine opens for pilgrim season
Sabarimala: The sanctum sanctorum of the famous Lord Ayyappa temple among the Sabarimala forests of Kerala opened for the 63-day annual Mandalam and Makara Viulallku pilgrimage on Sunday evening. Temple… (Posted on November 15, 2009)
Reawakening to a secular Hindu Nation – Book Review
Reawakening to a secular Hindu Nation by Dr. Shrinivas Tilak (Booksurge, 2008) Review by Dr. Vijaya Rajiva This scholarly work is an original contribution to the Hindu Nation debate of… (Posted on November 14, 2009)
Significance of Jnaneshwari
V.N. Gopalakrishnan, Mumbai Jnaneshwari or Dnyaneshwari is the commentary on Bhagavad Gita written by the Marathi saint and mystical poet Jnanadeva also known as Jnaneshvar (1274-1297). He was born in… (Posted on November 14, 2009)
Ayyapa pooja in New Delhi
With the blessing of Lord Ayyappa, Shree Ayyappa Sewa Samithi (Regd),Mayur Vihar Phase-III,Delhi-96. has been able to get a plot from DDA for construction of TEMPLE COMPLEX .Samithi has conducted… (Posted on November 11, 2009)
Sanga Sangam Orae Japam..Gana Geet
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Hindu Dharmajagruti Sabha held sucessfuly at Tripunithara
To bring to light the atrocities faced by the Hindus and to awaken Dharmatej in them, a Hindu Dharmajagruti Sabha was successfully conducted by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti at Tripunithura on… (Posted on November 9, 2009)
Kerala exists on Hindu Samskar -Parameswarji
Kannur: Sri Prameswarji, Director, Bharathiya Vichara Kendram has said that Hindutva is the foundation of Kerala. Kerala is now caught between tradition and modernity and different groups are trying to… (Posted on November 9, 2009)
Guruvayur police offer Ekadasi Vilakku
GURUVAYUR: The Ekadasi Vilakku by the Guruvayur police was conducted on Sunday at the Sree Krishna temple here. Special rituals at the temple began with Kazhchasiveli accompanied by Melam led… (Posted on November 8, 2009)
Mattummal Sri Narasimha Moorthy Temple- A Temple resurrecting from Ashes
Tippu Sultan (Ruler of Mysore from 1786 – 1799) invaded Malabar and Coorg in 1792 and his Islamic depredations continued till 1798. The atrocities let loose by him and his… (Posted on November 4, 2009)
“Shakthi Tharoo Nee Shakthi Tharoo” – Gana Geet
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWGCDbFrhDE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0]… (Posted on November 3, 2009)
Grand start to Revathi Pattathanam
KOZHIKODE: This year’s edition of Revathi Pattathanam, an annual assembly of scholars held since ancient times, was officially kick started on Sunday with Zamorin PKS Raja presenting the ritual bag… (Posted on November 3, 2009)
Guruvayur Ekadasi Villaku by Postal department
GURUVAYUR: Today Ekadasi Chuttu Vilakku was offered by staff in Postal Department. Peruvanam Kuttan Marar lead the Melam as part of Kazhcha Seeveli.Kalamandalam Parameswaran Nair lead the Bhajana in the… (Posted on November 2, 2009)
Ekadasi Vilakku celebration by judicial courts today
GURUVAYUR: The century-old Ekadasi Vilakku celebration by the judicial courts at Chavakkad will be held at the Sree Krishna temple here on Saturday. Munsif Keyi had instituted the ‘court vilakku’… (Posted on October 31, 2009)
Revathi Pattathanam tomorrow
The Mahadeva Temple at Tali here will host the historic Revathy Pattathanam, the annual intellectual debate for Vedic scholars patronized by Kozhikode Zamorin, on Sunday. Revathi Pattathana Committee secretary PK… (Posted on October 30, 2009)
Remembering Guru Nanak
V.N. Gopalakrishnan, Mumbai Guru Nanak Jayanti is the birthday of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. It is one of the most sacred festivals and… (Posted on October 30, 2009)
Importance of Chhat Puja
Chhat is a popular ritual observed by people of Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgargh, some parts of West Bengal, Mauritius and Nepal a week after Diwali.… (Posted on October 26, 2009)
Palindromes in Sanskrit – The Most Complex and Exquisite
Palindromes of considerable complexity were experimented with in Sanskrit poetry. An example which has been called “the most complex and exquisite type of palindrome ever invented”, appears in the 19th… (Posted on October 22, 2009)
Ban on cow slaughter is must for human survival – Dr Togadia
Lucknow, October 19: “The earth cannot produce sufficient food grains till the blood of cow continues to fall on it. The ban on cow slaughter is must for human survival… (Posted on October 21, 2009)
“Varunnu Ganga..Varunnu Ganga ..”Gana Geet
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mckJF4CGb_4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0]… (Posted on October 21, 2009)
Swamy Parameshwarananda Saraswathi attained Samadhi
Thiruvananthapuram:Swamy Parameshwarananda Saraswathi (89) (formerly Sadhuseelan Parameshwaran Pillai) attained Samadhi here at Irunilam Kotta JnanaKudeeram. Parameswaran Pillai who left Kerala in search of truth later joined Arya Samaj and Swamiji… (Posted on October 16, 2009)
Vanishing River Ganga-The Soul of India
BY V SUNDARAM In the following translated above Sanskrit verse, ADI SHANKARA, offers his reverential salutations to GODDESS GANGA. The broad meaning of the verse is as follows:“Oh Goddess! Goddess… (Posted on October 13, 2009)
To those who miss ‘Udayamritham’ in Amrita TV
One of the favourite programs of Hindus across the world in Amrita TV is Udayamritham telecasted in the morning. Some of these programs which are part of Udayamritham comprise of… (Posted on October 12, 2009)
Significance of Karva Chauth
The festival of Karva Chauth is glorified and solemnized by the Hindus and Sikhs. It is widely celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat, and Delhi. Many mythological legends have… (Posted on October 9, 2009)
Sree Nagaraja Awards presented
PALAKKAD: The Sree Nagaraja Awards 2009 was presented at a ceremony held at the Ayilya pandal of Sree Pambinkaavu temple in Pampady near Thiruvilwamala here on Monday. Singer K J… (Posted on October 6, 2009)
A Centre Striving to preserve and Propagate Tantric Teaching
Vaidika and Tantrika cults have co-existed in Bharath from very ancient period. From that time itself, Tantra was confined to a few people. If the theory and practice of Tantra… (Posted on September 29, 2009)
Toddlers in Kerala initiated to world of letters
Thiruvananthapuram : Thousands of children were initiated into the world of letters toy as Kerala celebrated the Vidyarambham (beginning of education) ritual across the state on the occasion of Vijayadashami.… (Posted on September 28, 2009)
Vijayadashmi: The triumph of righteousness
In Samskritam, ‘Vijaya’ means Victory and ‘Dashami’ means 10th day. ‘Vijaya Dashami’ means victory on the 10th day. The nine-day Navratri festival and the Vijayadashami day in Kerala is mainly… (Posted on September 28, 2009)
Join GOW-GRAM YATRA : 108-Day 1 Million 20 thousand kms. Cross-Country Marathon starts rolling on Sept 30, 2009 from Kurukshetra
Vishwa Mangal Gow-Gram Yatra (World Welfare Cow-Village Cross-Country Marathon)A Historic Movement for National and Global Holistic Happiness, Health, Prosperity and Blessedness (1) The world must appreciate that the pro-Cow movement… (Posted on September 27, 2009)
Mata’s birthday fete begins today
KOLLAM: Around two lakh devotees from across the globe are expected to participate in the 56th birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, which will be held on the Amrita Vishwa… (Posted on September 26, 2009)
Calculus and many theorems are of Kerala origin
Recently few claims have been made by researchers on the discoveries made by Kerala mathematicians. The most important claim is that the Calculus has been discovered for the first time,… (Posted on September 25, 2009)
Significance of Dussehra
By V.N. Gopalakrishnan Dussehra is one of the most popular, splendid and fascinating Hindu festivals of India. The10-day festival takes place in the month of Asvin. The festival is celebrated… (Posted on September 25, 2009)
I am Ganga , The Divine Stream in Pursuit of Truth
 I am the divine stream in pursuit of truthThe incessant flow that cleanse your sinsThe purity that finds truth in being pollutedFor the loved ones, in healing their woundsThe eternal… (Posted on September 22, 2009)
Significance of Navaratri
By V.N. Gopalakrishnan Navaratri (nine nights) is a Hindu festival celebrated during the month of Asvin (September-October). The festival is celebrated for nine days commencing from September 19 and concluded… (Posted on September 21, 2009)
Prof. K.V. Dev to receive Amrita Keerti puraskar
During Amma’s 56th birthday celebrations, Professor K.V. Dev will be awarded the Amrita Keerti Puraskar for his meritorious contributions and perpetuation to Vedic knowledge. The award comprises a cash prize… (Posted on September 20, 2009)
Weekly News Letter from IISH
hursday Message – September 17,2009 (Serial Number 175) (by IISH Communication Team, published Wednesday, 16 September 2009 23:59) THURSDAY MESSAGE, 17 TH SEPTEMBER 2009 (SERIES 175) INDIAN LITERATURE: Yajurveda has… (Posted on September 17, 2009)
A Handbook for Hindus on Daily Prayers with Meaning
Prayers… (Posted on September 15, 2009)
Vedas through correspondence course
For the first time in the history, the Holy Scriptures of Vedas teaches throughcorrespondence course. Kasyapa Veda Research Foundation, Calicut, Kerala headedby Acharya M.R.Rajesh, once again creates history in South… (Posted on September 11, 2009)
Kerala to dot by Sree Krishna’s Balaleelas – Today Sree Krishna Jayanthi
Hindus in Kerala will celeberate Sree Krishna Jayanthi todaywith great devotion.The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birthday. Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is… (Posted on September 10, 2009)
155th Birthday of Gurudevan to be celebrated today
T’PURAM: Kerala today witnesses celebrations of the 155th birth centenary of spiritual leader and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. Gorgeous celebrations are arranged at Chempazanthy, the birthplace of Gurudevan, and… (Posted on September 3, 2009)
Sarasvati Regained
By Dr. Vijaya Rajiva The Rg Veda, comprising some 1008 hymns, was composed approximately 5,000 years ago, and is the oldest of the Hindu Scritpures and much loved by Hindus … (Posted on August 30, 2009)
Ramayanamela for students begins
PATHANAMTHITTA: Hundreds of students participated in the programmes conducted as part of the twoday Ramayanamela 2009 organised by the Mannar Thrikuratti Mahadeva Samiti at the Sree Mahadeva temple on Saturday.… (Posted on August 10, 2009)
DeshBhakti is nothing but DevaBhakti : P Parameswaran
Desh Bhakti (Patriotism) is as important as Deva Bhakti told P Parameswaran, Director Bharateeya Vichar Kendram while addressing Guru Pooja Mahotsav in Kochi. Rashtra pooja is equivalent to Ram Pooja… (Posted on August 7, 2009)
VHP to launch Gau-Gram Yatra
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal and Durga Vahini are going to launch ‘Gau-Gram’ yatra from Bengaluru on September 30, which will go through all over the country and conclude… (Posted on August 5, 2009)
Significance of Eighteen
By V.N. Gopalakrishnan, Mumbai  There is special significance to Eighteen in Hindu scriptures. The Puranas and important Upa-Puranas are 18 in numbers. There are also 18 Dharmasastras. The epic… (Posted on July 28, 2009)
