Newton’s Infinite Series: We heard it in Malayalam first
NEW DELHI: A group of Malayali scholars had predated a ground-breaking Newton ‘discovery’ by over 250 years, according a research paper published on Monday.The team of researchers from the Universities… (Posted on August 14, 2007)
Hindus paid obeisance to the memory of their ancestors
Kochi: Hindus in Kerala offered ‘bali’ on the occasion of ‘karkidaka vavu’ at various holy ghats all over Kerala. An unprecedented number of devotees payed obeisance to the memory of… (Posted on August 13, 2007)
Janmashtami award to Shri Vishnu Narayanan Nampoothiri
Kochi: Eminent poet Sri Vishnu Narayanan Nampoothiri has been selected for this year’s Janmashtami Prize by Balasamskara Kendra. The award committee comprising of Mahakavi. Akkitham, famous writer Sri.… (Posted on August 11, 2007)
Amrita TV’s ‘Udayamritam’ gets into Limca book
Amrita TV show gets into Limca Book Source:www.newindpress.com KOCHI: Amrita TV’s morning programme Udayamritam has entered the Limca Book of Records, 2007 —under the category India at her best —… (Posted on August 9, 2007)
Protect Ramsethu-Amma
Kochi: ‘It is the responsibility of our society to protect Ram Sethu’ wrote Mata Amrithanandamayi in her message expressing solidarity with the Ram Sethu Protection Movement’s Meeting held at Madurai.… (Posted on August 4, 2007)
Vedic Learning Centre opening
T’PURAM: The Vedic Learning Centre at Sai Gramam, Thonnakkal, will be inaugurated by Swami Jayendrapuri, head of Rajarajeswari temple, Karnataka, on Sunday. The centre is conceived with an aim to… (Posted on August 4, 2007)
Vinayaka Chathurthi Maotsavam at Kozhikode
KOZHIKODE: Vinayaka Chathurthi Mahotsavam, being organised by Pantheeramkavu Ganesha Sadhana Kendra, will begin on August 12. As part of the festival, the organisers have arranged spiritual discourses, cultural gatherings and… (Posted on August 2, 2007)
Now, Ramayana and Thirukkural in Mobile Phones
Reading the Ramayana during the Malayalam month of Karkkidakom would no longer be a ritualistic affair confined to homes. You can read the epic poem from wherever you are. P.R.Harikumar,… (Posted on July 31, 2007)
Gurupoornima Celebration and Sanyasa Deeksha at Sree Ramadasa Ashram
Thiruvananthapuram: Sree Ramadasa Ashram at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has celebrated the auspicious day of Gurupoornima with three days programs. The Gurupoornima day at ashram has got an importance since it is… (Posted on July 31, 2007)
Niraputhiri celebrations held at Sabarimala
The annual Niraputhiri celebrations was conducted at Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala on Sunday. Tantri Kantararu Rajeevaru sprinkled sanctified water on the paddy spikes freshly coming from the paddy farms.… (Posted on July 29, 2007)
Gurupurnima tomorrow
Sanatan Sanstha would celebrate Gurupurnima at Ravipuram Bhajana Sangham, near Ravipuram Shri Krishna Temple on 29th July from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Vyasa Pooja, and spiritual discourses on Sadhana… (Posted on July 27, 2007)
Ramayana urges to fight against evil and retain ‘Dharma’.
Aluva:Fighting against the evil and retaining ‘Dharma’ on all facets of life is what Lord Vishnu showed us through his incarnation ‘Rama’ on earth. Thus ‘Ramayana’ has got a great… (Posted on July 22, 2007)
Ramayana Masam : Be Good, Do Good
Karkadakam, known as Ramayana Masam, started on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. I could not find any authentic write-up describing why Karkadakam is declared as Ramayana Masam. However, circumstantial evidence… (Posted on July 20, 2007)
The Pitfalls of calling Hinduism a “way of life”
It became hip and fashionable among some Hindus a few decades ago to say that Hinduism is a way of life and not a religion. And this has been parroted by … (Posted on July 19, 2007)
40 elephants take part in Aanayootu
Forty elephants participated in the aanayootu (feeding of elephants) at the famous Vadakkunnathan Temple here on Tuesday morning with the animals being served a sumptuous meal of rice, jaggery and… (Posted on July 17, 2007)
Coming, Temple for Ancestors
Kochi: A temple to pay homage for our ancestors is being constructed here. The temple named Lokasthoopa Mahakshetram is 108 ft tall and is devoted towards worshipping the param mukhthi chaitanyam.… (Posted on July 17, 2007)
A Silent Revolution By Kshetra Samrakshana Samithi
Self Proclaimed Cultural leaders like Sukumar Azhikode doesn’t open their filthy mouth to say a good word about this, the so called modern marxist minster Sudhakaran who is all set… (Posted on July 17, 2007)
Thousands throng Sree Krishna temple
GURUVAYUR: Thousands of devotees thronged the Sree Krishna temple here on Monday to offer prayers on Karkidakam first. The day also marks the beginning of Ramayana masam rituals. Hundreds of… (Posted on July 17, 2007)
94th birthday of Swami Athuradas
Swami Athuradas is a noted Sage in the Theerthapada Parampara started by Jagadguru Theerthapada Paramabhattaraka Shanmugadasa Sree Vidydhiraja Chattamby Swamikal. He is the founder of Kurichi Athurasramam. One cannot forget the… (Posted on July 3, 2007)
Birth anniversary of mural artist
GURUVAYUR: The 143rd birth anniversary of renowned mural painter Pulakkatt Raman Nair, who introduced the Guruvayur style in mural painting in the last century, will be celebrated here on Sunday.The… (Posted on July 2, 2007)
Can we separate Hindu Religion and Bharathanatyam?
1) Ananda Vikatan Tamil Weekly Magazine 20.December 2006 Published from Chennai. Translated by B.Subramanian “Can we separate Hindu religion & Bharathanaatyam” – when Sri Sri Ravishankar asked this… (Posted on June 23, 2007)
Reference book on Sree Narayana Guru to be released today
Cortesy:www.keralakaumudi.com THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Billed as the most exhaustive reference work on great social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, Kerala’s leading media house Kerala Kaumudi is releasing Kerala Kaumudi Sree Narayana Directory. Sree… (Posted on June 10, 2007)
Brahma Vidya Yagam begins
GURUVAYUR: A Brahma Vidya Yagam began on the premises of the Sree Krishna High School here on Sunday.Thantri Chennas Raman Namboothiripad lighted the fire of the homa kundam.The Sai Sanjeevani… (Posted on May 28, 2007)
Yoga should not be patented: Ramdev
SHIMLA: Stressing that yoga was a centuries-old Indian tradition, popular yoga guru Swami Ramdev urged the government and yoga organisations to prevent it from being patented overseas. “Since there are… (Posted on May 16, 2007)
SSM to revive native arts
Kochi: As part of reviving native arts in Kerala, Swadeshi Science Movement will conduct free training camps at Saraswathi Vidhya Bhavan, Thodupuzha. The arts selected for training are Padayani, Kanyarkali,… (Posted on May 15, 2007)
Sabarimala temple opens on Monday
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple will open for the five-day monthly poojas for the Malayalam month of Idavam on May 14 evening.Thantri Kandaru Rajivaru said that Laksharchana would be… (Posted on May 13, 2007)
Japanese honour for ‘Kutiyattam’ maestro
Thiruvananthapuram:Gopal Venu, eminent exponent of Kerala’s classical Sanscrit theatre Kutiyattam, has been chosen for prestigious Nikkei Asia prize for 2007, instituted by Japan’s leading publishing house Nikkei INC.The UNESCO took… (Posted on May 8, 2007)
Vedic theme for summer camp
TRIPUNITHURA: It’s a summer camp of a different kind. When kids make a beeline for dance, music and fine arts classes to brush up their extra-curricular activities, a group of… (Posted on May 8, 2007)
Conquer others with love and patience: Amma
The two-day festival at the Brahmastanam temple at Ayyanthole off the city, in which Mata Amrithanandamayi participated, concluded on Saturday. Mata Amrithanandamayi Math sources said that about 2,00,000 devotees participated… (Posted on May 6, 2007)
Vedavyasa Bhavan inaugurated
WADAKKANCHERY: Hindu Navothana Pratishtan all- India secretary Swami Purushothama Tirtha inaugurated the Vedavyasa Bhavan on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the Bhavan is a tribute, where by… (Posted on May 5, 2007)
Amritanandamayi urges restoration of rhythm in life
Kochi:The second day of Mata Amritanandamayi Math’s Brahmasthanam temple festival at Edapally here on Sunday witnessed thousands of devotees participating, in which Amritanandamayi led the Bhajan, meditation and a discourse. … (Posted on April 30, 2007)
A spiritual awakening
ALAPPUZHA: Sree Krishna Varnana, which began on Saturday on the fourth day of the Akhila Bharatha Sreemad Narayaneeya Maha Sathram being held at the Thuravoor Mahavishnu Temple, took the devotees… (Posted on April 29, 2007)
Spirituality is not a brain game: Amritanandamayi
Mata Amritanandamayi has asked the people to respond positively to experiences in life without losing poise of mind in any situation and to enrich life with those experiences. Addressing devotees… (Posted on April 28, 2007)
Thrissur Pooram concludes
Kerala’s festival of the festivals, Thrissur Pooram concluded late Saturday morning at the Thekkinkadu Maidan that surrounds the Vadakkunnathan temple with the two goddesses of Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi temples bidding… (Posted on April 28, 2007)
Kalimala Pilgrimage- Symbol of Hindu awakening
Thiruvananthapuram: Holy pilgrimage to the famous Hill Temple at Kalimala started started yesterday.The Temple is located at Pathukani near Vellarada at the Kerala-TamilNadu border. Kalimala and the temple was… (Posted on April 28, 2007)
Caparisoned elephants, drummers captivate at Pooram festival
THRISSUR:Brightly caparisoned elephants marched to the accompaniment of drums and pipes at the famed Thrissur Pooram festival Friday captivating the thousands who had gathered to watch the spectacle even as… (Posted on April 28, 2007)
Thousands watch Thrissur Pooram festivities
THRISSUR: Thousands of people, including foreign tourists, witnessed the ‘kudamattom’ (changing of ornamental parasols) and other festivities of the Thrissur Pooram festival at Thekkinkad Maidan near the Vadakumnathan temple here.… (Posted on April 28, 2007)
If “HINDU” is a dreaded word,What is “RAM”?
A few days back, I came across an article titled “The dreaded word ‘Hindu’ ” in the ‘Hindu Voice’, UK, written by Shri. Anis Shah. In that essay, he had… (Posted on April 27, 2007)
Thrissur Pooram gets underway
THRISSUR: Kerala’s most spectacular elephant and fireworks festival, Thrissur Pooram, got underway this morning with colourful pageants from temples in and around the city wending their way to Vadakkumnathan temple… (Posted on April 27, 2007)
Dhanwanthari Japayajnam held
CHOTTANIKKARA: To ward off diseases and to rejuvenate the body and mind, Dhanwanthari Japayajnam, worshipping of God of medicine Dhanwanthari, was held at NSS Karayogam Hall, Chottanikkara, on Thursday.The yajnam,… (Posted on April 27, 2007)
Sri Shankara stood for national integration – R. Hari
Kochi:Sri Shankara was a great visionary who stood for national integration, said Sri R. Hari, All India Karyakari Sadasyan, RSS. Ranga Hari , popularly known as Hariettan, was addressing a… (Posted on April 24, 2007)
Mahaganapathy yagam concludes
KOCHI: The Sri Mahaganapathy Viswa Mahayagam concluded at Ernakulathappan Hall here on Sunday. Many devotees took part in the yagam which started at 3 a m.One lakh and eight coconuts… (Posted on April 23, 2007)
Countdown to pooram begins
The actual countdown to the famous Thrissur pooram festival began on Saturday with hoisting of the festival flags at the Thiruvambadi and Paramekkavu temples, the two main participants of the… (Posted on April 22, 2007)
Brahmasthana festival from April 28
The two-day festival of Amritanandamayi mutt’s Brahmasthana Temple will be held from April 28 and 29. Mata Amritanandamayi will also grace the occasion. A wide and sheltered space of 30,000… (Posted on April 20, 2007)
Vishwa Gou Sammmelana from Tommorrow
Shimoga: Hosanagara in Shimoga is now all set for the unique Vishwa Gou Sammmelana (World Cow Conference). “Vishwa Gou Sammelana”, an international conference and festival on Indian breeds of cattle… (Posted on April 20, 2007)
Sankara jayanthi fete inaugurated
KOCHI: The 1,219th Sree Sankara Jayanthi celebrations at Sringeri Sankara Math was inaugurated by Justice P.R.Raman of Kerala High Court on Wednesday. Main rituals were performed infront of the idol… (Posted on April 19, 2007)
Balvyas’s Sivapurana Discourse, Enlightened Devotees
‘Moksha can be attained only through powers of Siva, Vishnu’Source: www.newindpress.comKOCHI: On the 25th year celebrations of Ram Temple in Mattanchery, Kirorimal Aggarwal, the president of Aggarwal Samaj in Kochi,… (Posted on April 17, 2007)
Priceless works of Maharaja Swati Tirunal found
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM It was intuition that guided them. On April 8, they delved into the cupboards and wooden boxes at the Mannur Madam Palace Mavelikkara which housed heaps of cadjan leaves.… (Posted on April 17, 2007)
For a prosperous year ahead
Vishu, the sign of prosperity and good luck for Malayalis, is here. Ushering in new hopes and fortunes, this day falls on the first of Medam (April 15 this year).… (Posted on April 15, 2007)
Vishu Message from Dr.N.Gopalakrishnan
Vishu Message From Dr.N.Gopalakrishnan, Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage In the diamond jubilee year of Indpendence, we wish each and every one of you and your family members, a very very happy… (Posted on April 15, 2007)
