Attukal Pongala on March 10
Close to three million women would converge in the capital city on March 10 to offer Pongala to the Goddess of the Attukal Temple here for seeking her blessings. The… (Posted on March 2, 2009)
Hinduism – Religion or Dharma?
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2000-yr-old Shiva shrine found
 LUCKNOW: Believed to be among the oldest brick shrines in India, Lucknow University’s department of ancient Indian history and archaeology has unearthed a 2,000-year-old Shiva temple as part of its… (Posted on February 23, 2009)
Know More about Mahasivaratri- Power Point Presentation
Shivaratri Publish at Scribd or explore others: Religion & SpiritualBrochures & CatalogshinduimShiva Ratri… (Posted on February 22, 2009)
Shiva-Lingam: What is It
by Stephen Knapp One thing you may be questioning is why Lord Shiva is so often represented as a lingam. Linga basically means a sign or symbol. So the lingam… (Posted on February 20, 2009)
10 lakh people to attend AOL’S Sivarathri fete in Kollam
KOLLAM: Around 10 lakh people, including many from abroad, are expected to participate in the Mahasivarathri celebrations here, led by Guruji Sri Sri Ravisankar on February 23. This will be… (Posted on February 19, 2009)
Ramachanderji’s great selfless service to Hindus
We owe a great deal to Mr. Ramachander for compiling Stotras to help generations of Hindus in better understanding of their hoary culture and prayers!Click Here – Stotra Ratnas This… (Posted on February 14, 2009)
Art of Living changes life of Russian interpreter
Sergei Shaearenko, an interpreter of Russian working as Technical Assistant in the department of Ore Blending and Bedding Plant of the Rourkela Steel Plant is a changed person now. “I… (Posted on February 9, 2009)
Become givers, not takers: Spiritualists
‘Hindu Dharma has its soul in ‘contribution’ that is giving and one should not stop oneself being a ‘consumer’ and should also contribute, spiritual leader Swami Dayananda Saraswati has said.… (Posted on February 7, 2009)
Know More about Guruvayoor Temple
Om Shree Gurupavanapuradheesaya  ShreeKrishnaya Parabrahmane Namah ! Guruvayoor Temple is famous as *Bhooloka Vaikuntam* (Vaikuntam on earth) . *Srimad Narayaneeyam* (which has the stamp of approval by  Bhagavan Krishna Himself)… (Posted on February 4, 2009)
Role of dharma stressed in countering evils
PATHANAMTHITTA: Sanathana Dharma Acharya Samithi general secretary and Sanskrit scholar Kuttiyanipuram Kesavan Nampoothiri has said that the strife-torn world,caused by unethical practices, should be countered with dharma. Â Delivering a… (Posted on February 3, 2009)
97th Ayroor-Cherukolppuzha Hindu meet started
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Srimad Bhagavata Saptaha Yajna in Delhi
Navodayam (Regd.) a cultural organisation of Kerlites in Delhi organising 3rd Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajna from 22nd to 29th March 2009 at Sri Ishta Sidhi Vinayaka Mandir, Mayur Vihar Phase… (Posted on January 31, 2009)
Women in Vedic Culture
By Stephen Knapp There are many civilizations in the world where respect for women and their role in society are prominent, and others where regard for them and their status… (Posted on January 31, 2009)
Ayyapa’s Tiruvabarana Goshayatra – A Memoir
By S V Badri  The Background:  It is an age-old tradition that is thankfully continued to be worshipped till date. The Pandalam Raja, fortunately, remains the custodian of… (Posted on January 26, 2009)
Glory of Bharat Desa
” Bharata desa is a `pavitra’ desa (pure country). It is here that the `sapta punya nadi’ (the seven Holy rivers) flow ; the `sapta Mokshapuri’ (the seven Holy Cities)… (Posted on January 24, 2009)
Millions witness Makar Jyothi at Sabarimala
SABARIMALA: Millions of devotees Wednesday viewed the Makar Jyothi, or the celestial light, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, marking the end of the three-month Sabarimala pilgrim season. As soon… (Posted on January 14, 2009)
Makara Jyoti today: Heavy rush and tight security in Sabarimala
Lakhs of pilgrims put up temporary camps at all available vantage points atop hills and on meadows on and around Sabarimala to have uninterrupted Darshan of the Holy Makara Jyoti… (Posted on January 13, 2009)
Thitambu Nritham – A Temple art form from North Kerala
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Celebrating Thiruvathira
KOCHI: Many of the rituals closely observed by women folk withered away with the collapse of the joint family system. As the catwalk culture began to dominate, rituals like thiruvathira… (Posted on January 9, 2009)
A New Year Message from one HK reader
Sharing a New Year Greetings received to HK with all our Readers from Shri Bhaskaran Vellakkad ___________________________________________________ Let the new year brings to you happiness and good news from every… (Posted on January 2, 2009)
Know more about Vedic and Thantric pooja
Sivakumar Aythala In South, there are two types of Pooja systems. One is Vedic and the other is Tantric. Pooja according to Tantra Vidya is called Tantric. Vedic pooja is… (Posted on January 2, 2009)
New finds take archaeologists closer to Lord Krishna
CHENNAI: The conch and the Sudarshana Chakra are unmistakable. Although the figures do not match popular images of Kirshna sporting a peacock feather, archaeologists are convinced that the coins are… (Posted on January 1, 2009)
Sabarimala shrine closes after Mandalam Pooja
Unprecedented rush of pilgrims was witnessed at the Lord Ayyappa temple of Sabarimala during the Mandalam Pooja on Friday noon, which marked the culmination of the 41-day Mandalam pilgrimage season… (Posted on December 26, 2008)
Let us follow Shree Rama’s Footsteps !!!
Hare Krishna ! Dear Devotees, In the *Ayodhyakandam* chapter of Sreemad Ramayanam , king Dasaratha reviews the characteristics of son Shree Rama to verify his eligibility to the post of… (Posted on December 25, 2008)
Mandalam Pooja at Sabarimala tomorrow
Rush of pilgrims reached its zenith at the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala as the 41-day Mandalam pilgrimage season was to culminate on Friday noon. Officials of the Travancore Devswom… (Posted on December 24, 2008)
Mitrotsavam greetings to all
Mitrotsavam greetings to all on December 25. Uttarayana punyakaalam is celebrated as mitrotsavam. Mitra Puja is held on 25 December. You may have heard that Christmas was taken over from… (Posted on December 24, 2008)
There she is, Sarasvati
In our puranas and itihaasa, reports on “saptasindhu”, “triveni sangamam”, Sarasvati river occur countless number of times. There is now no scope for some people accustomed to screaming that these… (Posted on December 23, 2008)
Dharma debates inaugurated
PALAKKAD: The first in the series of the dharma debates organised as a prelude to the proposed Dharmasooya Mahayagam at the Tapovarishtasramam in Vandithavalam was inaugurated by writer Madambu Kunhikuttan.… (Posted on December 22, 2008)
Seminar on Shodasakriya
The number sixteen is having high respect in Indian society especially in Kerala. Very few people know the secret behind that. It is nothing but the sixteen imperative duties or… (Posted on December 19, 2008)
Sabarimala: Thanka anki procession on December 22
SABARIMALA: The procession carrying the thanka anki, the gold ornaments to be adorned on the idol of Lord Ayyappa on the Mandalapooja day on December 26, will set off its… (Posted on December 18, 2008)
Divakaran Namboothiripad dead
TRIPUNITHURA: Puliyannoor Divakaran Namboothiripad,74, son of late Puliyannoor Narayanan Namboothiripadu (Kunjunni) and Bhadrakalimattappilly Mana Arya Antharjanam died on Monday. Divakaran Namboothiripadu is the senior most thanthri of Sree Poornathrayeesha Temple,… (Posted on December 16, 2008)
Vedic chants echo in Naxal hotbed
Adilabad, Dec. 14: Vedic chants now fill the air in the Naxal bastion of Allampalli in the district which once reverberated with revolutionary slogans. Hundreds of tribal and non-tribal children… (Posted on December 15, 2008)
Guruvayoor- Temple jumbos pay tribute to legendary tusker
GURUVAYOOR:In a moving spectacle, elephants of the Sree Krishna temple here paid floral tributes in memory of their legendary peer Guruvayoor Kesavan on the 32nd death anniversary of the majestic… (Posted on December 8, 2008)
Sabarimala Thantri’s appeal to support Ayyappa Seva Samajam
Sabarimala: Ayyappa Seva Samajam’s initiative to provide Annadanam is receiving support from all quarters, inspite of Anti Hindu Devaswom Minister Sudhakaran’s order to block the annadanam. Â Sabarimala Thanti Brahma… (Posted on November 19, 2008)
Do’s and Dont’s in Sabarimala
As the ayyappan season is on I have the following request to make: Lord Ayyappan at Sabarimala is a reflection of divine power of millions of devotees. Is it not… (Posted on November 17, 2008)
Can Minorities benefit from Yoga Therapy?
The TNIE Report Titled  Epileptic seizures? Yoga may have an answer , highlights the importance of Yogic practices like ‘suryanamaskar’, ‘ardhakati’, ‘salabhasana’, ‘shavasana’ and ‘pranayam’ in the treatment of Epilepsy. Going by… (Posted on November 17, 2008)
Kadavallur Anyonyam inaugurated
THRISSUR: The traditional annual Vedic quiz – Anyonyam – at the Kadavallur, near Kunnamkulam, Sree Rama Temple, was inaugurated by the T N Dharmadhikari former director of Vaidika Samshodhana Mandala,… (Posted on November 17, 2008)
Days of Ayyappa Chantings ahead
Mandalam pilgrimage starts at Sabarimala Pioneer News Service | Pathanamthitta Thousands of devotees had Nirmalya Darsanam at 4.00 am on Sunday at the Lord Ayyappa Shrine of Sabarimala, the second… (Posted on November 16, 2008)
Sabarimala shrine opens
The sanctum sanctorum of the famed Lord Ayyappa shrine among the Sabarimala hills of Kerala was opened on Saturday for the poojas of the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season amidst official… (Posted on November 16, 2008)
Dharma Samrakshan Yatra lead by the Hindu Monks in Kerala
KOCHI : State Maargha Darshak Mandal of VHP in Kerala is organizing a Dharma Samrakshan Yatra lead by prominent Hindu Monks during the period from 2 to 12 December 2008.… (Posted on November 15, 2008)
With no birth date, CPM MP Abdullakutty turns to Nadi astrology
Author Shaju Philip @ Indian Express Communists may be ideologically against superstition and astrology, but A P Abdullakutty, the CPI(M) MP from Kannur, the party citadel in North Kerala, has… (Posted on November 11, 2008)
Krishnageethi awards
KOZHIKODE: Poet Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri and Krishnanattom exponent P Damodaran Nair will be awarded the Krishnageethi awards as part of the Revathi Pattathanam festival to be inaugurated on Tuesday. The… (Posted on November 10, 2008)
Revathi Pattathanam to be held on Nov 11
KOZHIKODE: Revathy Pattathanam, the annual debate by Vedic scholars, will be held at the Tali Mahadeva Temple here on November 11. Reputed religious scholars from all parts of the state… (Posted on November 9, 2008)
Why Study Sanskrit?
( The Views expressed here are specific to the Samskritapriyah group and the Samskrit Education Society. IIT Madras, has only made available the web pages as a courtesy to the group. … (Posted on November 9, 2008)
Amruthanaada Upanishad , Viduropadesha ,Sceintific and Technological Message & IISH Achievements
THURSDAY MESSAGE, 6th   NOVEMBER 2008 (SERIES 130) Amrutha naada Upanishad has 38 lines only. This Upanishad explains 1. Description of the yogic state. 2. Symbolic explanation of a yogi’s  marching… (Posted on November 6, 2008)
Iridium dome of temple elicits interest
Hundreds of people are thronging the ancient Sree Kumaramangalam Subramanya Swami Temple at Pandanad, Alappuzha district, every day to see the dome on the roof of the sanctum sanctorum, which… (Posted on November 5, 2008)
Rejuvenate Vedic River Sarasvati, urges Sarasvati Conference
Over 50 well-known scholars, scientists and researchers in the disciplines of glaciology, geology, remote sensing, earth sciences, life-sciences, archaeology, ancient texts and literature, civilization studies, hydrology and water  management participated… (Posted on November 4, 2008)
Saraswati-Sindhu Civilization
By M. P. Ajithkumar *       Right from early times India’s northwestern part had been the cradle of cultural florescence that gave birth to one of the ancient civilizations. Differently… (Posted on November 1, 2008)
6th Winter School on Indian culture & Spirituality
MADHUVANAM SRI SATHYA SAI TRUST Puliyarakonam, Trivandrum 695573 Phone 0471 2378001 Fax 0471 2378895 Sixth Winterschool from 19th to 28th December 2008 Thiruvananthapuram: A ten days Winterschool Camp on Indian… (Posted on November 1, 2008)
