Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana is the second senior most Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He is the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). He also point… Read More
With Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde recommending his name to the Central Government, Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana looks set to be the next Chief Justice of India. Justice N.V. Raman… Read More
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Agamas Gumi as a pure evil.
Fani-Kayode made the remark while insisting that Gumi was a terrori… Read More
Tamil Nadu recently gave the go ahead for appointment of women as temple priests. Hindu Religious Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu, whose department runs many temples in the state, said tha… Read More
The Madras High Court on Wednesday refused to issue a stay on new rules framed by the Tamil Nadu Government’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department for the appointment o… Read More
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I’m questioning why it took so lengthy to go to the Seetha Parvati Temple on Avani hilltop which is at a distance of simply 96.3 km from Bangalore! Due to restrictions in journey du… Read More
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji has dedicated to the world today the 216-feet tall Statue of Equality which commemorates Sri Ramanujacharya’s teachings promoting equality in… Read More
The Madras High Court has expressed shock over the country being divided by religion, referring to the dress code in temples.
A Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice M.N. Bhandari and Ju… Read More
The Supreme Court of India has got a petition filed seeking for confidential survey of all the ancient and prominent mosques by the Archaeological Survey of India which are over a hundred y… Read More
Dear readers, here we are providing Yoga Day Quiz Questions And Answers PDF to all of you. Yoga is not only good for physical health but also for mental health. International Yoga Day is cel… Read More
1. Who is Dakshinamurty ?There are many etymological derivations of the name ‘Dakshinamurthy’ which derive many great meanings of his name. Let’s begin this article with th… Read More
While the Mwanza flat-headed rock agama has been kept as a pet for decades, it only gained marvelous popularity in the last few years. This is unsurprising. The lizard resembles our beloved… Read More
For years, Amarnath had a special pull over me. The allure of that remote cave in the snowy depths of Kashmir was irresistible. But obstacle after obstacle kept me from my destination… Read More
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What does it mean to look at a temple and call it a ‘Chola structure?’ Did a Chola king patronise his construction? Did we excavate it in erstwhile Chola territory? Does… Read More
One of the most recognizable natural features of Southern Africa, Cape Point rises out of the Atlantic Ocean, its rocky cliffs constantly battered by th… Read More
AbstractWhat does it mean to look at a temple and call it a ‘Chola structure?’ Did a Chola king patronise his construction? Did we excavate it in erstwhile Chola territory? Does… Read More
Nichola Tesla, an Americal Scientist, once said, “ If you want to find the secrets of the universe, then think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.
It is an establishe… Read More
Large Information! As you could know, quickly we will probably be including the granite cladding to the bases of the Nandi Mandapam, Bali Pitham and Kodimaram (golden flagpole) i… Read More
How wonderful this lovely lizard stopped by for our guests to see! “Agama is a genus of small-to-moderate-sized, long-tailed, insectivorous Old World lizards. The genus Agama includes… Read More
The KAILASA® Om Awards Ceremony was held on the most auspicious celebration of Vijayadasami, which also marks the completion of the 42nd Chaturmasya of The SPH.
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Beginning as natural interest of people in enjoying themselves, singing and dancing took the form of a well-developed classical art in India, with social, religious and ceremonial significan… Read More
Beginning as natural interest of people in enjoying themselves, singing and dancing took the form of a well-developed classical art in India, with social, religious and ceremonial significan… Read More
You’re walking on a forest path, admiring the walls of trees alongside you. The fresh air, the chirping birds, the crunch of moss and fallen leaves underneath your feet, the distant gu… Read More
From the earliest literature and sculpture, we have evidence of the fine arts being very popular among the general public as well as in the form of performing arts wherein trained profession… Read More
On 16 June 2019, ShivashrI Sambandhasivacarya attained Shiva-sAyujyam at his home in Cuddalore at the ripe old age of 92. He hailed from the clan of Adishaiva brahmins, a community of heredi… Read More
VARANASI : Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister, Government of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Kashi Tamil Sangamam is further strengthening the sense of oneness… Read More
Chennai: Holding that as per Agama Shastra, temple authorities should ensure decency of worship and sanctity of temple is maintained, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday pro… Read More
Dasapadas are songs composed by people known as Haridasas who are initiated and trained in their respective schools of thought by the Peetadhipatis (Seers) or other Haridasas. Sri Narahari t… Read More
On the Shravana nakshatra of the month Bhadrapada of the year 2018, we celebrated the 750th birth anniversary of Sri Vedanta Desika, one of the foremost acharyas in the Srivaishnava Samprada… Read More
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court urged the Tamil Nadu government on Friday to prohibit the use of mobile phones in temples across the state in order to preserve the “sanctity… Read More
On the occasion of the 750th birth anniversary of the great acharya Vedanta Desika, we had the opportunity to glimpse key incidents in his illustrious life spanning a hundred and one ye… Read More
Less than 10 kilometres from Stellenbosch lies one of the most dramatic nature reserves around Cape Town. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is a popular destination among hikers and nature love… Read More
Tantric āgamas, considered to be divine revelation, are in dialogical format. In their monistic philosophy, Abhinavagupta and Kṣemarāja exploit this unique aspect of Āga… Read More
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Abhinava on Āgamic revelation
The status of Āgamic revelation in the Trika system is summed up in a single verse:
guruŚiṣyapa… Read More
A Heritage Temple
Prashant S. Bhardwaj is the head priest of the Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi. The Veera Narayana Temple is dedicated to Veera Narayana, a form of Lord Vishnu, in the vill… Read More
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Thiru-Jñāna-Sambandhar is hailed as the first of the four most venerated Acharyas of the Tamil Saiva tradition. His advent in 6th-7th century CE happened at a time when… Read More
Shiva MahaPurana Chapter 11 Page 31-32 TranslationShiva MahaPurana Translation● Vidyesvara SamhitaBrief Shivpuran1 The man who plants a flower bed or garden etc. for Lord Shiva and mak… Read More
Sree Adikesava Perumal Temple, situated in Thiruvattar in Tamil Nadu (formerly a part of southern Kerala), has been in existence for circa two and half thousand years. It is one of the 108 V… Read More
Camping is one of the most memorable outdoor experiences that await you on Uganda safari adventure. Explore the unspoiled Ugandan wilderness areas on our distinct camping expeditions. Campin… Read More
We live in happy times to see a huge revival in our cultural studies in India. Study of ancient Tamil literature greatly helps in understanding the long association between Tamil and Sanskri… Read More
Mauryan Empire History in Hindi: Rise and Fall of an EmpireDiscover the fascinating story of the Mauryan Empire in Hindi. Our comprehensive guide covers the origins, rise… Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent congratulatory message on the Diksha Mahotsav of Acharyashree
Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 5: The 50th Diksha Kalyan Mahotsav of Acharyashree Mahashraman… Read More
Sanatana Dharma, Hinduism has unique practices. One such is the Priests in Hindu Temples. Though Vedas, the scriptures of Hinduism, advocate the worship of Formless Reality,called Nirguna Up… Read More
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The 12th century Kannada Shiva bhakti (Sharana) movement has captured the mind space of academia for its seemingly revolutionary and rather radical discourse. It was and in some cas… Read More
The final summit of most traditions of Hindu spirituality is the realization of the absolute identity of Brahman—the Ultimate Reality proclaimed by the rishis as Sat-Cit-Ananda—w… Read More
The African Redhead Agama, commonly referred to as the lizard with orange head, is a captivating reptile species found in various parts of Africa. With its striking appearance and unique ora… Read More
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Tamil Nadu is on the East coast of Peninsular India. This state has been a great cradle of Indian culture and many ancient traditions of dance, music, architecture and life-styl… Read More
Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya, a photographer creating unique portraits combining the world of humans and animals, is back to Bored Panda. We are always excited to feature mesmerizing images by t… Read More
The Madras High Court on Friday refused to stay the verdict of its single judge’s bench that caste would not have any role in the appointment of Archakas (temple priests) .
The single… Read More
The rich tapestry of ancient Indian history is interwoven with the lives of remarkable individuals who, through their teachings and wisdom, gave birth to profound philosophical and spiritua… Read More
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Somaskanda Murthy, a significant and enigmatic deity in Hinduism, stands at the crossroads of divinity, symbolising the intricate matrix of life, spirituality, and co… Read More
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The State of Goa, located along the western coast of India is known for its picturesque beaches, its natural landscape, and historical sites that portray the remnants of the Por… Read More
Context: The Supreme Court issued an order maintaining the current state of affairs regarding the appointment of archakas (priests) in Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu. An association of archaka… Read More
- So the planter of goodness and spirit will not be found! - Chand poonam ka bhaya hi badalon ne dhak dia, ek tara hai bahut manzil dikhane ke liye. Navli Navratri days are coming. In these… Read More