Discover the sacred origins of Sheshachala. From Vrishabhadri to Venkatadri, learn the divine history of the seven hills in Srinivasa Kalyanam (Part V). Srinivasa Kalyanam (Part V) There is much significance associated with Sheshachala. During Krita Yoga, Vrishabhasura performed penance with Lord Narasimha in mind, wanting to fight with the ...
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Explore the Srinivasa Kalyanam (Part IV): Discover why Sage Bhrigu cursed Lord Shiva, how Vishnu’s humility led to Lakshmi’s departure and the start of the Tirumala legend. Srinivasa Kalyanam (Part IV) At Kailasha, Lord Shiva was indulging in joyous activities with Goddess Parvathy. Goddess Parvathy informed Him of the arrival ...
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Explore the sacred story of Srinivasa Kalyanam (Part III). Discover Sage Bhrigu’s quest to find the supreme deity and his pivotal visits to Brahma and Shiva. Srinivasa Kalyanam (Part III) Several sacred texts extoll the significance of Srinivasa Kalyanam. The narrative in the Bhavishyottara Puranam has an important place among ...
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Today, we are continuing with the story of Srinivasa Kalyanam (Part II) or the story of Lord Venkateshwara or Lord Balaji of Thirupati. Srinivasa Kalyanam (Part II) Thirupati is also called Kaliyuga Vaikuntha because it is believed that Lord Venkateshwara, Himself, stood there and became a stone, later. He is ...
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From today, we are beginning the story of Srinivasa Kalyanam or the story of Lord Venkateshwara or Lord Balaji of Thirupati. Srinivasa Kalyanam Let’s start with the location of the story and the current temple – the 7 Hills of Tirumala-Thirupati. The 7 Hills of Tirupati or Saptagiri are Venkatadri, ...
Read More »Parenting in the Digital Age
Today, Ashish Goyal, Author of Guardian of Dharma Series talks about Parenting in the Digital Age and asks Can Indian Storytelling Still Anchor Young Minds? Parenting in the Digital Age Parenting has changed dramatically over the past two decades or so. The traditional bedtime story session with bright pictures and ...
Read More »The Hospital (Part VIII)
I penned this story, The Hospital (Part VIII), a few years ago while taking an educational course by correspondence. The Hospital (Part VIII) “No tricks,” the man warned. Keshav looked around discreetly. There were two other men sitting behind the Dean. The men got up, right then. The first man ...
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I penned this story, The Hospital (Part VII), a few years ago while taking an educational course by correspondence. The Hospital (Part VII) Dr. Vivek injected the terrorist with a tranquilizer and put him out of action for some time after dressing his wound. They also tied him up with ...
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I penned this story, The Hospital (Part VI), a few years ago while taking an educational course by correspondence. The Hospital (Part VI) Right then, one of the constables from the prisoner’s room ran to Asha’s room, with a gun raised, ready to shoot. “Why did you leave the prisoner?” ...
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I penned this story, The Hospital (Part V), a few years ago while taking an educational course by correspondence. The Hospital (Part V) “Stay here. I’ll be back,” Keshav said. “No, I want to come. Asha’s here.” “You stay right here. Kartik would want it.” Radha waited, twiddling her thumbs. ...
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