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Sri Malayappa Swami in Mohini alankara On the morning of the fifth day, the Lord of the seven hills appears as Sri Mohini. Mohini murti appeared when there was conflict between the devas and daityas over the amrita that emerged … Continue reading →

Sri Garuda with the pot of nectar Sri Garuda, the dedicated vehicle of Lord Vishnu, is an eternal resident of Sri Vaikuntha. Garuda’s birth is mentioned in the Mahabharatha. He hatched from a egg to his parents Kashyapa muni and … Continue reading →

Today is Maasi magam. The nakshatra Magha falls on a full moon day in the Tamil month of Maasi. Many temples celebrate this festival, especially those close to the ocean. The deities of both Shaivite and Vaishnavite temple are taken … Continue reading →

Sri Nandagopa’s house, Sri Nandagram Translation of Paasuram #16 by Dr. V.K.S.N Raghavan: ” Oh the guard at the entrance of the mansion of our overlord NandagOpan! Oh the guard at the flag-staff decorated with festoons ! May you please … Continue reading →

Sri Andal Rangamannar Thirumanjanam Translation of Paasuram #6 by Dr. V.K.S.N Raghavan: Awaken , Oh Young girl! Even the birds have woken up and are chirping about the arrival of the morning. Don’t You hear the loud and sacred sound … Continue reading →

Sri Rangaji Mandir, Sri Vrindavan Dham Sri Rangaji Mandir is dedicated to Lord Sri Goda-Rangamannar. Goda or Andal as she is popularly known in South India was a famous 8th century Vaishnava saint who had composed “Tiruppuvai” which centers around … Continue reading →

So maybe not everyone reading this blog knows… I am a disciple of Srila Jayapataka Swami. I confess to have not written much about him on this blog, but I guess now the time had come to do so. He … Continue reading →

Sri Sudarshana & Sri Yoga Narasimha On the ninth and final day of the festivities, Lord Malayappa Swami is given abhisheka with His consorts, Sri & Bhu devis, and His weapon Sudarshana Chakra (known in south India as Chakrathalzwar). Offenses … Continue reading →

Sri Malyappa Swami on the Suryaprabha Vahanam Early on the morning of the seventh day, Sri Malayappa Swami comes in regal procession on the Suryaprabha vahanam. Lord Krsna states in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita “jyotisham ravi amshuman” – “Of radiant … Continue reading →

Garuda Dwaja in procession prior to hoisting at Sri Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Today is the auspicious beginning of the Brahmotsavam in Tirupati. This festival was originally celebrated by Lord Brahma, in honor of the appearance of Sri Venkateshwara, the Lord … Continue reading →