Swami Vivekananda Speech at Chicago – Welcome Address
Vivekananda explains the gist of Hinduism by quoting a sloka from “Baghavad Gita”. In fact that also explains the concept of Universal acceptance of all religion. From an audio release,… (Posted on July 10, 2008)
Daily Mantras
 MANTRA FOR LORD GANESHA vakratunda mahaakaaya suryakoti samaprabhaa.nirvighnam kurumedeva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa..  BHAGAVAD GITA sloka Karmanye Vaadhika-raste,Maa Phaleshu Kadachana;Maa karma-phala-hetur-bhoorma,MaTe sangostwakarmini.                            Gayatri Mantra        Om bhoor… (Posted on July 9, 2008)
Kerala bid farewell to Koodiyattam Maestro
Iringalakuda: Renowned Koodiyattam Acharya Ammanur Madhava Chakyar, who died here last night, was cremated with State honours in the courtyard of his residence Ammanur Madam at Iringalakkuda this afternoon.  People… (Posted on July 2, 2008)
The Essence of Hinduism
The essence of Hindu teachings is that everything is divine. Which means everything is perfect – every individual and all circumstances are perfect. However, our experience seems to tell us… (Posted on June 28, 2008)
Effects on Microbial Count After Agnihotra
Dr. A.G. Mondkar, Practising Microbiologist from Bombay has conducted experiments to study the effect of Agnihotra atmosphere on bacterial population. Two rooms of identical dimensions were selected and Basal reading… (Posted on June 24, 2008)
Oachirakali begins
KOLLAM: The noted festival of Onattukara, Oachirakali began with all the usual festivities at the `kalikandam’ near the Oachira Parabrahma temple on Sunday. The two-day festival began with the hoisting… (Posted on June 16, 2008)
‘Karmayogi’ in HK, Courtesy – Amrita TV
In response to the requests by HK readers who missed the opportunity to watch the Documentary on Poojaneeya Guruji Golwalkar, titled ‘KARMAYOGI’ -telecasted by Amrita TV,  HK has loaded the same in… (Posted on June 11, 2008)
Hindu Concept of God – Dr. Gopalakrishnan’s Speech (ENGLISH)
Dr N Gopalakrishnan, who travels the hither to yon of the world spreading the message that there is a distinct link between Indian heritage and science and there are indisputable… (Posted on June 6, 2008)
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s Address after receiving the first copy ‘Encyclopedia on Hinduism’
I am inspired to participate in the launch of Encyclopedia on Hinduism at Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore. My Pranams to Swamijis and greetings to all the distinguished guests. Â Evolution of… (Posted on June 5, 2008)
Amrita TV to telecast Guruji’s documentary film
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : A documentary film on Guruji Golwalkar, one of the most towering personality in the history of Bharath, will be telecasted by Amrita Television on 5th June 2008 at 4… (Posted on June 2, 2008)
Ramakrishna Math brings out ‘Encyclopedia of Hinduism’
Bangalore: Former President A P J Abdul Kalam would release ‘A Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism’, authored by Swami Harshananda,President of Ramakrishna Math here on May 31. Speaking to newspersons here… (Posted on May 31, 2008)
More about ‘MANTRAS’
By DR. N. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Ph. D., D.Litt. www.iish.org www.heritageindianews.org What is the effect of mantras? When a manthra is chanted in rhythmic tone/sound with its ups and downs, it creates… (Posted on May 17, 2008)
Miniature edition of Gita offered to Guruvayurappan
GURUVAYUR: A unique and century-old miniature edition of Srimad Bhagavad Gita was offered to Sree Guruvayurappan here on Thursday. Pingala Rajagopal, hailing from Chandranagar, Palakkad, made the offering and handed… (Posted on May 9, 2008)
Corporate guru Swamy Sukhabodhananda to lecture in capital
Internationally acclaimed Management and Corporate Guru Swami Sukhabodhananda will deliver a two-hour lecture on Success and Satisfaction at the Kanakakunnu Palace Hall from 6 pm on from on Sunday. Admission… (Posted on May 8, 2008)
Divine thoughts increase willpower: Amma
PALAKKAD: Haste will always diminish the beauty of everything. In nature, everything takes its own time to fructify, whether it is a flower to bloom, climatic change or for a… (Posted on May 8, 2008)
Face life with alertness: Mata Amritanandamayi
PALAKKAD: The happiness and beauty of an individual depends on his state of mind and will power. One should remain happy all through the life, according to Mata Amritanandamayi. Amma… (Posted on May 7, 2008)
84th Mahasamadhi of the great Guru who Challenged the Christian Conversions
Panmana(Kollam) : Kerala will observe 84th Maha Samadhi of Vidhyadhi Raja Chattambi swamikal. Elaborate arrangements have been made Panmana Ashram. Swami Nirmalananda Giri, NSS General Secretary P.K.Narayana Pannicker, Swami Prajnananda Theerthapadar… (Posted on May 5, 2008)
Sree Narayana Gurudeva Karma Sandesam by Dr N Gopalakrishnan
Meet Dr N Gopalakrishnan, who travels the hither to yon of the world spreading the message that there is a distinct link between Indian heritage and science and there are… (Posted on May 5, 2008)
Declare Sanskrit as National Language
Kozhikode : ‘Viswa Samskritha Prathishtan’ state meet started here at Ramkrishna Mission Highschool. Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Chairman Dr. K.Madhavankkutty, inaugurated the meet .  Sanskrit should be declared as the… (Posted on May 3, 2008)
Thrivedika Yajnam
ALUVA: THRIVEDIKA Yajnam, a unique ritual for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the humanity will be conducted for the first time at Theerthapadamandapam, near Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple in… (Posted on April 29, 2008)
Elephant turned violent due to provocation: DFO
The Chalakkudy divisonal forest officer who was probing into an elephant recently goring to death three persons had cited that the elephant was provocated after some persons had attacked it.… (Posted on April 26, 2008)
Chitrapournami celebrated at Mangaladevi temple
The Mangaladevi temple off Kumily in Idukki district came alive on Monday with the temple opening for prayers and poojas after remaining closed for the past 364 days for celebrating… (Posted on April 21, 2008)
Breaking the code: the Sarasvati-Sindhu Script
Posted By B Shantanu @ http://satyameva-jayate.org/2008/04/17/breaking-the-code-the-sarasvati-sindhu-script/ A few days I came across the amazing research work by Dr Kalyanaraman on the Sarasvati-Sindhu script.In his own words, “…Ever since I got… (Posted on April 18, 2008)
Pooram spreads colour, cheer in Thrissur
The Thrissur Pooram on Wednesday had added glory with the apprehensions about untimely rains being proved false. The sky was semi-overcast, but it created more relief than alarm in the… (Posted on April 16, 2008)
Thrissur Pooram today; all arrangements complete
Caparisoned elephants, colourful displays of parasols and elephant-decorations, enchanting percussions and ear-shattering and spell-binding pyrotechnic shows will form part of the Thrissur Pooram, hailed as the greatest annual temple festival… (Posted on April 15, 2008)
Vishu- An Expression of Keraleeyatha
 Onam, Vishu and Athira, are the very own festivals of Malayalies. Of these, in terms of the richness of festivities, Onambetter known as Thiruvonam stays in front, Vishu settles down… (Posted on April 13, 2008)
Vishu fever grips State
Its Vishu time in Kerala and the people are busy for welcoming the harvest festival, which is celebrated with fireworks in this part of the State. While Vishu is a… (Posted on April 11, 2008)
Thrissur Pooram- Greatest temple festival of Kerala
 Flags for Pooram to be hoisted todayCourtesy: Pioneer News Service | Thrissur The flags for the Thrissur Pooram, known as the greatest temple festival of Kerala, will be hoisted on… (Posted on April 9, 2008)
Vishu Darsan in Sabarimala
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple will be opened for Vishu darsan and festival on April 10 evening. The sanctum sanctorum will be opened for Vishu darsan at 5.30 a.m.… (Posted on April 8, 2008)
An Appeal from Panayur Shiva Temple
  Temples   are Great Symbols of our sacred history and cultural heritage. Our Nation is still decorated with thousands of such beautiful symbols, though many more have been destroyed by… (Posted on April 3, 2008)
Kulathoormoozhi Hindu Meet
PATHANAMTHITTA: Kulathoormoozhi Hindu convention will be held near Kulathoormoozhi Devi temple from March 31 to April 6. As part of the meet, flag procession will be taken out from Kulathoormoozhi… (Posted on March 30, 2008)
Velu Tampi Dalawa – Martyr of freedom
Source:www.newindpress.com Author: S T Suresh Kumar On March 28, 1809, the lamps in Mannady temple turned dim. Velu Tampi knew his life was coming to an end. His helpless brother… (Posted on March 28, 2008)
Kolam – Art without ego
There cannot be a more fragile art form than the Kolam (Rangoli of the south) Which other art gets run over by bikes, trampled over by visitors and vendors in… (Posted on March 26, 2008)
Revolution is possible only through devotion -Kummanam
Jnanapana-Acharasadas beginswww.newindpress.com MALAPPURAM: ‘Jnanapana Acharasadas’, a commemoration programme paying tribute to the contribution of poet Poonthanam Namboodiri began on the Angadi puram Thirumandham kunnu Devi temple premi-ses on Thursday. Sreedevi… (Posted on March 21, 2008)
Move to regain Chattambi Swamikal Birth place gaining Momentum
Thiruvananthapuram: Sree Vidyadhiraja Youth Forum has called upon the government to take over the birthplace of Sree Vidyadhiraja Chattambi Swamikal at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram.Youth Forum general secretary Panmana Manjesh expressed… (Posted on March 21, 2008)
CHIDAMBARAM – Facts You won’t get to read in our Secular Media
BACKGROUND: Â Many of my friends and some email acquaintances called me on the Chidambaram Nataraja Mandir issue. A few of them simply got carried away by reports in the… (Posted on March 20, 2008)
Hear Sanskrit, Speak Sanskrit, Blog Sanskrit
A group of students of Indian origin from various US Universities, meeting at an online forum, decided to create an online Sanskrit magazine. Under the name “Campus Samskritam Network” (CSN),… (Posted on March 16, 2008)
Kurooramma Dinam observed
GURUVAYUR: The Guruvayur Nair Samajam observed Kurooramma Dinam here on Thursday. The Sivapadmam puraskaram of the samajam was presented to writer Sugathakumari at a cultural meet held at Sagar auditorium.… (Posted on March 14, 2008)
Attacks on Hindu customs flayed
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Sanathana Dharma Acharya Samithi has condemned the frequent attacks on Hindu customs and practices by vested interests. The central committee meeting of the samithi chaired by president Sabarimala… (Posted on March 12, 2008)
Banks of Periyar ready for Aluva Mahashivratri
Kochi:The banks of the river Periyar are being prepared for Mahashivaratri festival. According to the Hindu religious beliefs, it is auspicious to offer bali to the departed souls on this… (Posted on March 4, 2008)
AOL’s social welfare measures as part of Sivarathri celebrations
Mahasivarathri fete at GnanakshethramSource: www.newindpress.com KOLLAM: Art of Living will organise Mahasivarathri celebrations at Gnanakshethram here from March 3 to 6. Art of Living state coordinator Riji Nair and Gnanakshethram… (Posted on March 2, 2008)
`Set up panel to study backwardness of Hindus’
KOLLAM: BJP state president P.K.Krishnadas has said that a commission should be set up to study the backwardness of the Hindu community. Inaugurating the Deenadayal remembrance meeting at the BJP… (Posted on March 2, 2008)
Holy smoke of Pongala turns Capital into Yagna Bhumi
About 22 lakh women offered Pongala to seek blessings of Attukal Amma, deity of Attukal Devi Temple, in Thiruvananthapuram during the Pongala festival on Friday. The turnout of devotees at… (Posted on February 22, 2008)
Millions of Hindus perform Pongala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Millions of Hindu devotees offered Pongala to Attukal Devi Temple in one of world’s biggest Hindu devotional congregations of women today, turning the whole city into a virtual sea… (Posted on February 22, 2008)
Guruvayur-Sradhamoottu performed
GURUVAYUR: The unique ritual of performing Sradhamoottu was held at Sree Krishna temple here on Thursday. It is believed that Sree Guruvayurappan is performing the Sradhamoottu of one of his… (Posted on February 22, 2008)
Traditional fervour, heavy turnout to mark Attukal Pongala in Capital
Thiruvanathapuram, the capital city of Kerala, will come to an enthralling standstill on Friday with more than a million women queuing up on streets to offer Pongala (porridge) to the… (Posted on February 21, 2008)
Attukal pongala to break its own record
T’PURAM: The Attukal pongala festival is all set to break its own record. The festival, which entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 1997 for being the largest religious… (Posted on February 21, 2008)
Who was Poonthanam?
Poonthanam who as per Marxist Conspirators who never existed was born about four hundred years ago in a village called Angadippuram in Kerala. Near by is the Thirumandan Kunnu Bagavathy… (Posted on February 17, 2008)
Poonthanam’s “Maraprabhu”-Biggest idol made of clay in Asia
Guruvayur: The Statue of Poonthanam’s “Maraprabhu” (Lord of trees) in the Sreevalsam Guest house is the biggest idol made of clay in Asia. As per History, Poonthanam and Melpathur were… (Posted on February 17, 2008)
Auspicious ‘Ponkala’ of Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
‘Ponkala’ is the most important festival of Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, The offering of Ponkala is a very special temple practice in the southern part of Kerala. The ten-day- long celebration… (Posted on February 12, 2008)
