Namaskarippu Bhartha..Ganageeth Video
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LEc_3YtKDY&hl=en&fs=1&]… (Posted on July 25, 2009)
Lakhs offer Bali to their dead on Karkataka Vavu
Lakhs of Hindus braved heavy downpour and strong winds to offer Vavu Bali to their dear departed souls on Monday, the new moon day of Karkatakam month of the Malayalam… (Posted on July 21, 2009)
Know More about Kerala Mural Arts at www.keralamuralarts.com
Introducing this website aimed at promoting Temple Mural Arts www.keralamuralarts.com Kerala has an exclusive tradition as its own for it painting. Sculptures and painting of temples here are clear evidences… (Posted on July 21, 2009)
Kerala Hindus to offer Karkidaka Vavu Bali Tommorrow
Vavu Bali or Vavubali Tharpanam is an important ritual observed by Hindus in Kerala in the month of Karkidakam (mid July to mid August). People offer ‘bali’ to the departed… (Posted on July 20, 2009)
Guruvayur Thantri passed away
Guruvayur: Chennas Raman Namboodiripad, 77, Thanthri (Vedic High Priest)of Guruvayur Sree Krishna temple passed away on Saturday He was also a member of the Guruvayur Devaswom Managing Committee.Namboodiripad is survived… (Posted on July 18, 2009)
Read Adhyatma Ramayanam (Malayalam)
Adhyatma Ramayanam (Malayalam) by Ezhuthachan… (Posted on July 17, 2009)
Today – Ramayana Month Starts
Courtesy: http://www.hindu-blog.com/ Ramayana Masam in Kerala is observed in the Malayalam month Karkidakam (July – August). On all days in the month, the Epic Ramayana is read in traditional Hindu… (Posted on July 16, 2009)
Importance of Guru Purnima
V.N. Gopalakrishnan Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 7, this year. The period ‘Chaturmas’ (four months) begins from this day. The full moon day in the Hindu month of… (Posted on July 5, 2009)
Marriage is a samskara, homosexuality is perversity, vikruti
 Marriage is a sacred institution under Hindu Law.. It cannot be subject to constitutional morality. Crime is a public wrong. The determination of what is public wrong is by the… (Posted on July 5, 2009)
Dharma Himsa Tathaiva Ca
by Swami Chinmayananda Personally, I am no advocate of violence. But violence, too, has its rightful place in life, life does not preclude death. The average Indian has been moulded… (Posted on July 4, 2009)
Know more about Hindu Scholar Sri A K B Nair
By Anila V Menon Aramana Karat Balagangadharan Nair, widely known as A K B Nair, was born at Nileshwaram in Kasargod district of Kerala .He had his secondary education at  … (Posted on July 2, 2009)
Forest Dept to fund upkeep of ‘kavus’
The Forest Department is planning to ink a memorandum of understanding with those who possess and maintain ‘kavu’ (sacred grove) in the state. To begin with, MoUs will be signed… (Posted on June 29, 2009)
Balagokulam organised camps for Youth in New Delhi
Balagokulam Delhi State Committee Organised a Two day Personality Development cum Caree Guidance Camp for the age group of 13 to 20 years. Girls and and Boys from all over… (Posted on June 22, 2009)
Significance of Swastika: the Hindu View
K. M. Muralidharan From time immemorial, Hindus have used spiritual and cultural symbols. Of these symbols, Pranavam (Aum), Swastika, and Sri Chakra, are prominent and of special importance, each of… (Posted on June 18, 2009)
Theyyam’s rich colours on display
KOZHIKODE: Colourful costumes and other flamboyant paraphernalia used for ‘Theyyam,’ the popular ritual art of north Kerala is on display at an exhibition jointly organised by the Centre for Folklore… (Posted on June 15, 2009)
IISH Updates from Dr Gopalakrishnan 11 June-2009
THURSDAY MESSAGE, 11th JUNE 2009 (SERIES 161) Maithraayani upanishad. It has 4 parts known as prapatakas. The first prapataka describes the history of King Bruhadratha, who after ruling the country,… (Posted on June 11, 2009)
Torchbearers of Vedic Tradition
 “Indian Express†news report by   C V Ramachandra   about *Jayateertha Vodyapeetaha* for traditional Vedic education , in Bangalore .  It is run by Uttaradi Mutt belonging to Sri Madhavacharya’s… (Posted on June 9, 2009)
Vat-Pournima: Worship of the banyan tree
By Rajendra P Kerkar @ www.timesofindia.com Tree worship is an integral part of Indian culture. Right from the days of the Indus valley civilization, there are references to tree worship.… (Posted on June 8, 2009)
Vishwa Mangal Gow Gram Yatra – A pilgrimage to save the national heritage
Courtesy: Pramod Kumar @ www.organiser.org Preparations for Vishwa Mangal Gow Gram Yatra are in full swing across the country. The Yatra will begin from Kurukshetra (Haryana) on Vijayadashami Day (September… (Posted on June 8, 2009)
Temple Rituals by a Christian Poojari
A Christian constructs a Maha-Vishnu temple in his own home’s compound. Getting it’s *Prana-Prathishta* done by Brahmina-Tantris. His son learns *Jyothisha* and Vedic Pooja-rituals ; and ignoring the Church’s prohibition… (Posted on June 7, 2009)
Vedic perspective on environment
By K N Sharma @ www.timesofindia.com  The World Environment Day theme this year exhorts people to help combat climate change for our collective survival. It is interesting to know that… (Posted on June 4, 2009)
‘Relevance of Sri Aurobindo’s ideologies has increased’
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The relevance of the ideologies of Sri Aurobindo has increased in the present society, Bharatiya Vichara Kendram director P Parameswaran has said. Â He was inaugurating the centenary celebrations of… (Posted on June 2, 2009)
A Muslim – Hindu Dialogue
Following is an interesting discussion between Ms.Farhan Bukhari and Krishna :Farhan : I have studied many books about Hindu religion . I could find many contradictions in them . I… (Posted on May 31, 2009)
LET US BE HINDUS-First talk by H H Swami Chinmayananda December 23, 1951
A Hindu swami to talk. A Hindu temple for the background. A crowded hall of Hindus audience, and the subject for discussion: “Let us be Hindus.” Strange! It sounds like… (Posted on May 30, 2009)
International Sreekrishna Kendram – An Appeal
APPEAL FOR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION FROM PHILANTHROPISTS AND DEVOTEES OF LORD SREEKRISHNA FOR AN AMBITIOUS PROJECT CALLED “INTERNATIONAL SREEKRISHNA KENDRAM†TO SERVE, SHARE AND CARE; EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN AND ENLIGHTEN CHILDREN, YOUTH… (Posted on May 29, 2009)
Remembering Veer Savarkar
The 126th birth anniversary of Veer Savarkar falls on 28 May 2009. It is an occasion to remember and reflect on Savarkar’s life and achievements. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, commonly known… (Posted on May 28, 2009)
Bhaja Govindam by M S Subbulakshmi with English subtitles)
Bhaja Govindam- From the immortal composition of Adi Sankaracharya, 10 verses of this hymn divinely rendedered by MS Subbulakshmi. It is said that Adi Shankaracharya, accompanied by his disciples, was… (Posted on May 26, 2009)
The Temples of Kerala
The so called God’s own country at present is the ribbon like green stretch of land which stretches from  Trivandrum to the small town of Kasargode. Legend says that Parasurama… (Posted on May 26, 2009)
Om Jai Jagdish Hare in Golden voice of Lata Mangeshkar-Video
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiWSM5Klcqo&hl=en&fs=1]… (Posted on May 22, 2009)
“Vettekkaran Paattu” – An Un-common Temple Art of Kerala
Vettekkaran Paattu” is an un-common but interesting Temple Art of Kerala. It is performed only in very few number of Vettekkaran Tmples in Kerala (Malabar area and Thrissur District), one… (Posted on May 17, 2009)
Goddesses depart; Pooram comes to an end in Thrissur
Curtains came down on this year’s Thrissur Pooram festival with the deities of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu temples biding farewell to each other (Upacharam Chollippiriyal) with the promise to meet again… (Posted on May 4, 2009)
A Clarion Call to Save Your Culture, Before it’s too late
SAVE YOUR CULTURE By Stephen Knapp After touring the area of Northeastern India in late 2002, I can more easily understand the value of the culture of that region, and… (Posted on May 4, 2009)
Pooram showers colours, joy on Thrissur
PNS | Thrissur Lakhs of festival-buffs braved the burning sun at Thrissur city on Sunday to witness the annual Thrissur Pooram festival at the Thekkinkadu grounds and in the temple… (Posted on May 3, 2009)
Thrissur in celebration mood; Pooram begins today
The procedures of the Thrissur Pooram, being celebrated on Sunday and Monday, started at dawn on Saturday with the entry of the goddess of the Nythalakkavu temple into the Sree… (Posted on May 3, 2009)
First Ever Encyclopedia of the world is not in English but in Sanskrit
What has been deliberately suppressed by the Western Scholars rooted in the Eurocentric Anti-Hindu tradition is that the Keladi King Basava Bhupala produced the first ever Encyclopedia of the World… (Posted on May 1, 2009)
Dhyaana sloka of Lord Ganesh – The best medicine to cure Diabetics
Let us see the dhyaana sloka of Sri Ganesh  gajAnanam bhUta gaNAdi sEvitam kapithhajam bUphala sAra bhakshitam umAsutam SOka vinASakAraNam namAmi vighnESwara pAda pankjam  The normal meaning of… (Posted on May 1, 2009)
Today -Sri Sankara Jayanthi
 “Sadasiva samarambam, Sankaracharya madyamam, usmathacharya paryantham, vande guru parambaram .” Jagadguru Sri Adi Sankaracharya is the greatest exponent of the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta and a savior of Vedic Dharma.… (Posted on April 29, 2009)
Unique oppurtunity to Bangaloreans to attend Lecture on “Gita on Management”
 Lecture Session – Gita On Management  Date:                             03.05.2009, Sunday Time :                           05.00 pm Place:                          VEMANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY #1, Mahayogi Vemana Road(100ft Road), 3rd Block, Near BDA Complex, KoramangalaBangalore –… (Posted on April 28, 2009)
Importance of Vaisaka Month
On the 26th of April, (Sunday), Vaisakha Masa,( Lord Vishnu’s favorite masa, is said to be the greatest, the most sacred and shubha of all months) begins. According to Narada… (Posted on April 27, 2009)
Pooram fever grips Thrissur residents
PNS | Thrissur The country is going through elections, which several describe as the festival of democracy, but people of Thrissur have forgotten all about politics as their attention is… (Posted on April 27, 2009)
It’s New Year Time ; Vishu celebrated across the state
Vishu celebrated in state www.kaumudi.com T’PURAM: Keralites today celebrated Vishu, the new year on the first day of Malayalam month Medam, with traditional religious fervour and gaiety. People after sighting… (Posted on April 14, 2009)
My views on lecture by Dr.Gopalakrishnan on Amrita TV – GSK Menon
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Everyone has the right to be ignorant – Sri Sri Ravishankar’s reply to Javed Akhtar
It is funny that in a country like India spirituality is talked about as a hoax. How can something which is so obvious, which is part of millions of people,… (Posted on March 29, 2009)
Ezhikode Krishnadas Namboodiri new Guruvayur Melshanthi
New ‘chief priest’ selected for Guruvayur temple www.kaumudi.com T’PURAM: Ezhikode Krishnadas Namboodiri was yesterday selected as ‘Melsanthi’ (chief priest) of Guruvayur Srikrishna temple yesterday. He will serve as chief priest… (Posted on March 18, 2009)
Ananthapuri Transformed into a Virtual Yagashala
Women devotees flood Kerala capital for Attukal Pongalawww.kaumudi.com T’PURAM: Spirals of smoke rose from hundreds of firewood stoves here Tuesday as an estimated three million women devotees from Kerala, Karnataka… (Posted on March 12, 2009)
The mental and physical health benefits of the ancient Hindu practice of “Thopukarranamsâ€
Thopukkaranams (in Tamil) were traditionally performed by Hindus in front of the deity of Lord Ganesha, as part of the worship ritual. This practice involved crossing the arms in the… (Posted on March 9, 2009)
Live Webcast of Attukal Pongala for Devotees across the globe
Devotees across the world can view Pongala on the temple web site www.attukal.org. Video feeds will be streamed from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.… (Posted on March 9, 2009)
More than 25 lakh Women to offer Pongala to Attukalamma today
Attukal Pongala fest today PNS | Thiruvananthapuram More than 25 lakh women are expected for the annual Pongala festival on Tuesday at Attukal Devi temple here, which had earned an… (Posted on March 9, 2009)
Attukal Pongala tomorrow
T’PURAM: Elaborate arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the Attukal Pongala, which falls tomorrow. Around 25 lakh women are expected for the pongala, the Attukal Bhagawathy Temple… (Posted on March 9, 2009)
Tusker Gopikannan wins Guruvayur elephant race
GURUVAYUR: Cheered and applauded by a large turnout of devotees and elephant fans, 33-year-old tusker Gopikannan won the annual elephant race held ahead of the 10-day-festival of the famous Guruvayur… (Posted on March 7, 2009)
