Festive fever grips central Kerala as Pooram begins
Festival fever is rising in central Kerala with various temples in Thrissur and Palakkad districts gearing up for the annual festival -Pooram. The Poorams of central Kerala started with the… (Posted on February 11, 2008)
Swami Bodhinatha to inaugurate Vidyadhiraja Cultural Centre
PATHANAMTHITTA: Swami Bodhinatha Velan, the US-born head of Hawaiibased Siva Ashramam, will inaugurate the Vidyadhiraja Cultural Centre on the second day of the 96th Ayroor- Cherukolppuzha Hindumatha Parishad at Vidyadhiraja… (Posted on February 8, 2008)
Ranni Hindu meet from Feb 17
PATHANAMTHITTA: The 62nd Ranni Hindu meet, organised jointly by Ranni Taluk Haindava Seva Samithi and the Ranni Central Ayyappa Seva Sangham, will be held on the sand-bed of the Pampa… (Posted on February 8, 2008)
Parameswarji mooted Dharmacharaya Sabha to counter Malicious Campaigns against Temples
‘Dharmacharya Sabha’ mooted Courtesy:www.newindpress.com PATHANAMTHITTA: Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram director P Parameswaran has mooted the formation of a ‘Dharmacharya Sabha’ to make timely changes in the temple customs and practices. Delivering… (Posted on February 7, 2008)
Devotees from Ukraine visit Guruvayur
GURUVAYUR: A 23 member Sree Krishna devotees’ delegation from ISKCON, Ukraine offered prayers before Sree Guruvayurappan here on Tuesday. The devotees who arrived here had accepted Hinduism and had been… (Posted on February 6, 2008)
Ayroor – Cherukolpuzha Hindu Matha Parishat-History
Ayroor – Cherukolpuzha Hindu Matha Parishat is an annual Hindu convention held on the sandy stretches of pampa River. This is a week long congregation where every day renowned pundits… (Posted on February 3, 2008)
Hindu spiritual meet opens at Cherukolpuzha
The 96th edition of the largest annual Hindu spiritual conference, known as the Cherukolpuzha Hindu Matha Parishath, started at the permanent venue on the sandbed of river Pamba at Chrukol,… (Posted on February 3, 2008)
Huge crowds descend to have a glimpse of Amritanandamayi
Mata Amritananda mayi is drawing huge crowds at her darshan here from Wednesday with people from all walks of life waiting in queues for long hours to have a glimpse… (Posted on January 31, 2008)
Kalamandalam Appukutty Poduval passes away
THRISSUR: Kathakali maddalam Acharyan Kalamandalam Appukutty Poduval died at his residence at Malavattam near Thiruvilwamala in Thrissur on Sunday. He was 84. He was ailing for more than a month.… (Posted on January 28, 2008)
Disrespect for Natural Law
Government of India came into being on August 15, 1947. The Government of Kerala came into being on November 1, 1956 (?) The community has occupied these pieces of land… (Posted on January 25, 2008)
Sacred Snake Grove burnt, Idols demolished by Revenue officers
Kollam: In a outrageous incident, Revenue officials here dared to arson a Sarppa Kavvu (Sacred Snake Grove) of Karukon Kuttinadu Siva Temple near Anchal. In Kerala it was the common… (Posted on January 24, 2008)
Await the most Significant TV Serial on Bharat Varsha-“INDIAN IMPRINTS”
18-PART TV DOCUMENTARY SERIAL Ancient India had a profound impact on the rest of Asia. Hinduism and Buddhism as well as concepts of architecture, aesthetics, dance, music and much mythology… (Posted on January 24, 2008)
Lakshadeepam concluded at Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Thiruvananthapuram:Lakshadeepam -the festival of lights, which comes once in every six years at the Sreepadmanabha Swamy Temple, was celebrated on January 14, the Makara Sankranthi Day. The Festival marked the… (Posted on January 15, 2008)
Millions witnessed ‘Makara Jyothi’
SANNIDHANAM: Millions of Ayyappa devotees today witnessed `Makarajyothi’, the celestial light that appeared on the eastern horizon of the Ayyappa Sannidhanam at 6.35 p.m. The Sannidhanam was turned into a… (Posted on January 14, 2008)
New institute for Ramayana studies
NEW DELHI: People across the globe interested in studies on the Ramayana can now look forward to Assam’s main city of Guwahati where an institute devoted to research on the… (Posted on January 14, 2008)
Sannidhanam turns into a sea of devotees
Sannidhanam, the abode of Lord Ayyappa in Sabarimala has turned into a virtual sea of devotees on Saturday with pilgrims reaching here in large numbers for a darshan of the… (Posted on January 12, 2008)
Narendra Modi to offer thulabharam with lotus and Kadali Plantain
GURUVAYUR: Gujrat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will offer thulabharam with lotus at the Sree Krishna temple on Monday morning. He will offer thulabharam with Kadali plantain also.Modi will arrive here… (Posted on January 12, 2008)
Pettathullal held with devotion
KOTTAYAM: Two traditional groups of Sabarimala pilgrims– Ambalappuzha and Alangad teams–performed Pettathullal with devotion at Erumeli, marking the final phase of annual pilgrim season. The Ambalappuzha team began the dance… (Posted on January 11, 2008)
Thiruvabharanam procession to begin on Saturday
SABARIMALA: The procession carrying Thiruvabharanam, the gold ornaments to be adorned on the idol of Lord Ayyappa during Makaravilakku, will set off its journey from Pandalam Valiyakoickal Sree Dharma Sastha… (Posted on January 8, 2008)
Scientists, pundits converge on Vedic science
Visakhapatnam: Scientists and pundits were of the view that essence of scientific truth in ancient Vedic and post-vedic Sanskrit literature was still relevant in modern times. Particularly the prescriptions of… (Posted on January 7, 2008)
‘Indian craftsmen, artisans used nanotech 2000 yrs ago’
Visakhapatnam : Indian craftsmen and artisans used nanotechnology extensively about 2000 years ago to make weapons and long lasting cave paintings, a Nobel laureate of Chemistry said here. However, the… (Posted on January 6, 2008)
Hundred’s took pledge to protect Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple
Thiruvananthapuram: Sending stern warnings to Government, Hundreds of Hindus joined Hindu Aikya Vedi to protest against Government move to take over famous Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple. Hindu organizations will not… (Posted on December 28, 2007)
Guruvayur: Muslim Girl offered Thulabharam
Singer offers thulabharam Source:www.newindpress.com GURUVAYUR: Muslim girl offered thulabharam in front of Sree Guruvayurappan on Wednesday morning. M.A. Sheika of Guruvayur who made her debut as playback singer in the… (Posted on December 27, 2007)
Mandalapooja ceremony on Dec27
SABARIMALA: Preparations were completed for the auspicious Mandalapooja ceremony, which will be performed between 12.29 p.m. and 12.40 p.m. on Thursday. The ceremony will be performed after adorning the Thanka… (Posted on December 27, 2007)
Sasthra Sadassu at Sanskrit College
TRIPUNITHURA: The Government Sanskrit College here is readying for the annual Sanskrit scholars’ meet, Sasthra Sadassu. The century-old scholars’ meet is being organised to discuss and share the latest trends… (Posted on December 24, 2007)
Welcome to the Clay Sanskrit Library
The Clay Sanskrit Library has been created to introduce Classical Sanskrit literature to a wide international readership. This literature combines great beauty, enormous variety, and more than three thousand years… (Posted on December 24, 2007)
Thanka Anki procession begins
The Thanka Anki procession to Sabarimala started from Aranmula Parthasarathy temple on Sunday. The Thanka Anki, which was offered by the Travancore king to lord Ayyapa, will reach Pampa on… (Posted on December 23, 2007)
‘Fate of Faith’- NIE Editorial and 3 Letters
Fate of faith Cleanse Kerala’s temples of politics Editorial from www.newindpress.com The Justice Paripoornan Commission report on all that is wrong at Sabarimala, Kerala’s famed hill shrine, can indeed make… (Posted on December 22, 2007)
Sree Ayyappa Dharma Parishath’s Harivarasanam Awards announced
Harivarasanam Awards Courtesy:www.newindpress.com KOTTAYAM: Lyrist R. K. Damodaran, singer P. Jayachandran, Padmashree Bhakthavalsalam and nagaswaram exponent Tiruvizha Jayasankar have been selected for the Harivarasanam awards,instituted by the Sree Ayyappa Dharma… (Posted on December 21, 2007)
The Swami who smashed caste barriers
PALAKKAD: As the 144th birth anniversary of Nirmalananda swami (Thulasi Maharaj) , a monastic disciple of Sree Ramakrishna and his messenger to the South is being celebrated on Sunday ,… (Posted on December 21, 2007)
Muslim youth performs Tulabharam in Guruvayur
A youth, Mohammed Naufal, hailing from Edappal, performed tulabharam with sugar at the temple here on Tuesday. The tulabharam was performed at the East Nadapura of the temple. He performed… (Posted on December 19, 2007)
Narayaneeya sapthaham at Guruvayur concludes
GURUVAYUR: The 421st annual day of Narayaneeyam will be celebrated at Sree Krishna temple here on Friday. The Narayaneeya Sapthaham held in connection with the celebrations concluded here on Thursday.… (Posted on December 14, 2007)
Narayaneeyam Day on Dec 14
GURUVAYUR: The 421st anniversary of Narayaneeyam will be celebrated at the Sree Krishna temple here on December 14. It was on Vrischikom 28, 1586 AD that Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri completed… (Posted on December 11, 2007)
Guruvayur-Pariharakriyas started
Pariharakriyas to begin on Thursday www.newindpress.com GURUVAYUR: The prayaschitham and pariharakriyas to be performed according to the prasna charthu of the devaprasnam began with Pantheerazhi Vazhipad amounting to Rs 1001… (Posted on December 6, 2007)
Triprayar Ekadasi celebrated
Triprayar: Thousands of Devotees throng to Triprayar Sri Rama Temple for the famous Thriprayar Ekadasi here yesterday. Kazcha Seeveli and Elephant procession were the special attraction of the celebrations. Sanathana… (Posted on December 5, 2007)
Swami Atmasthananda-15th president of Ramakrishna Math
Ramakrishna Math chief www.keralakaumudi.com KOLKATA: Swami Atmasthananda was elected president of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the math and the governing… (Posted on December 4, 2007)
‘Unconditional Apology’ before Sree Guruvayurappan
Vilichu Cholli Prayaschitham held Source:www.newindpress.com GURUVAYUR: Thousands of devotees performed the Vilichu Cholli Prayaschitham before Sree Guruvayurappan and sought the blessings of the deity on Monday. The devotees performed the… (Posted on December 4, 2007)
Ayyappa Seva Sangham to offer facilities for pilgrims
SABARIMALA: The Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham is offering facilities for the Sabarimala pilgrims who opt the traditional Azhutha-Karimala forest route for Sabarimala. The facilities at Valianavattom and Karimala include… (Posted on December 3, 2007)
Vaikathashtami begins
KOTTAYAM: The famous Vaikathashtami, a twelve-day festival of the Mahadeva temple began here this morning. Thousands are expected for the sadya which would be held this afternoon at the Oottuppura… (Posted on December 1, 2007)
Kin of Lord Ayyappa’s Muslim disciple dies
SABARIMALA: A descendant of Lord Ayyappa’s Muslim disciple Vavar died of heart attack in the premises of the famed hillshrine here. P A Siddique Musliar (79), collapsed and breathed his… (Posted on November 30, 2007)
ASI stumbles upon 1000-yr-old temples in Chandragiri fort
TIRUPATI: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has stumbled upon a gold mine of history. It has unearthed two ancient temples, believed to be at least a thousand years old,… (Posted on November 28, 2007)
Swamy Gopalananda Theertha Jayanti fete ends
ALUVA: An yearlong celebrations of the 75th jayanti of social reformist and educationist Swamy Gopalananda Theertha concluded here on Saturday. Swamy Gopalananda Theertha was the founder of Geetha Bhavan Trust,… (Posted on November 26, 2007)
Guruvayoor Remedial Measures will Begin on 6 December .
Krishna, Guruvayoorappa ! Dear Bhakthas , The Guruvayoor Devaswom Board Meeting held on Friday 23rd November , decided the following : 1. The implementation of Remedial Measures recommended in the… (Posted on November 26, 2007)
Thousands attend Chakulathukavu Pongala
Kottayam: The famous Chakulathukavu Pongala in Karthika was attended by thousands of devotees. The inauguration of the Pongala fire was conducted by Guruvayur Dewaswom board member and Gokulam group chairman… (Posted on November 24, 2007)
Sathya Sai Baba birthday celebration
GURUVAYUR: The 82nd birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba will be celebrated at Shirdi Sai Mandir here on Friday. The Sai Sanjeevani Trust had organised a seven-day long birthday celebrations… (Posted on November 23, 2007)
Chakkulathukavu Pongala tomorrow
ALAPPUZHA: Thousands of devotees will descend on the district on Saturday to take part in the Pongala festival at Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy temple, the abode of Chakkulathukavu Amma, the goddess of… (Posted on November 23, 2007)
Remembering Guruvayur Kesavan
Author-G.Ajith Source:www.newindpress.com GURUVAYUR: Many may wonder when they hear that the death anniversary of a tusker is being observed for the last 30 years. The jumbos of Sree Guruvayurappan pay… (Posted on November 20, 2007)
Ram Sila Yatra – To create wave in Kerala
Kochi: The Rama Sethu Sila Rathayathra, being taken out as part of the agitation demanding protection of the Rama Sethu started Today at Kanghangad in Kasargode and will start Tommorow… (Posted on November 20, 2007)
ARCHAEO-ASTRONOMY-Can we give a date to Rama?
The concept of describing dates astronomically has been a practice in India since days bygone and thus lot of Indian literature are embedded with such astronomical data. This is a… (Posted on November 19, 2007)
Pilgrims throng Sabarimala
The hill shrine of Sabarimala witnessed heavy rush when the temple opened for darshan on the first day of the month of Vrishikam on Saturday. The Melshanthi of the temple… (Posted on November 18, 2007)
