During our recent Kannur trip, we visited 3 Kannur temples. I wanted to take my kids to the Kerala styled temples, show them the traditional Kerala lamps, how chandan and kumkum are offered in banana leaves, and the presence of beach sand inside many temples. We visited all the temples in the evenings and it was a really blissful experience. 3 Kannur temples to visit in … [Read more...] about 3 Kannur temples we visited in our Kannur trip
Temple Visits
Varahi Temple in Kerala – Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathi Amman Temple
I recently had been to Kannur, a beautiful and peaceful coastal city in north Kerala for the summer holidays. You could ask why Kannur and not other famous places like Allepey, Trivandrum, or Cochin. There are more than one reason on why we chose Kannur - 1. Kannur is close to Bangalore in about 350 kms2. Being an offbeat destination, hotels and food is cheap 3. Presence of … [Read more...] about Varahi Temple in Kerala – Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathi Amman Temple
Maha Shivaratri Mid night pooja
Fort the last few years, I have been attending the third prahar pooja or the mid night pooja at Hoodi Shiva Temple. This year too, I went around 11.30 and the abhishekam and pooja went on until 1.45 AM. The temple, I believed is privately owned and so, the influential people and their clan get the space to sit on first priority. This year too, I had a place to stand and … [Read more...] about Maha Shivaratri Mid night pooja
Arudra Darisanam Thiruivadhirai 2023
Thiruvadhirai or Arudra Darbar, is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January). It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the main event involves the worship of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, known as the "Ananda Tandava" or "Arudra Tandava." On this particular day, there is a special alignment of the planets and the Arudra Darisanam Thiruivadhirai … [Read more...] about Arudra Darisanam Thiruivadhirai 2023
Kandha Sashti Vrat 2023
Kandha Sashti Vrat is one of the most celebrated festivals for Lord Murugan similar to Vaikasi Visagam, Adi Poosam and Thirukarthigai. This year SAshti vrat started on Nov Nov 13, 2023, a day after Diwali. The six days of vrat will end on Nov 18, 2023, Saturday. People who have not taken this week-long vrat can take it on the sixth day. This day marks Soorasamharam - the day on … [Read more...] about Kandha Sashti Vrat 2023
Varahi Panchami November 2023 Thithi Dates
The fifth day after Pournami (full moon) and Amavasya (new moon) are called Panchami thithi. This day is considered auspicious for Varahi Amman - the powerful God who can keep you safe from external enemies like evil eyes and black magic and from internal enemies like anger, lust, and greed. We have seen many posts about Varahi amman, how to do Varahi Pooja at home, and Varahi … [Read more...] about Varahi Panchami November 2023 Thithi Dates
Varahi Amman Temple in Bangalore
In our blog, we have seen so many posts on Varahi Amman. Ever since the first video on Varahi Amman was posted in Athma Gnana Maiyam, so many Youtubers and bloggers have been posting many videos on this powerful goddess, Varahi amman pooja at home, and the miracles that have happened in their lives because of Varahi Amman pooja and her blessings. However, in South India there … [Read more...] about Varahi Amman Temple in Bangalore
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