Kandhar Anubhuthi is a Tamil devotional poem written by the 17th century saint poet Arunagirinathar. It is a collection of 51 verses that describe the poet's personal experience of the divine grace of Lord Murugan. The poem begins with the poet describing his own state of spiritual darkness and despair. He feels lost and alone, and he longs for a way to escape the suffering … [Read more...] about Kandhar Anubhuthi Lyrics
Varahi Moola Mantra in English & Tamil
We have been seeing a number of posts on Varahi amman in our website and this post is a sequel to it. Along with the gayatri mantras of varahi amman, this moola mantra is also considered highly powerful. You can chant this while doing Varahi Amman pooja at home to get Her infinite blessings. ஓம் ஐம் ஹ்ரீம் ஸ்ரீம் ஐம் க்லௌம் ஐம் நமோ பகவதி வார்த்தாளி வார்த்தாளி வராஹி … [Read more...] about Varahi Moola Mantra in English & Tamil
Varahi Gayatri Mantra with meaning
Varahi Amman is one of the seven Matrikas, or mother goddesses, in Hinduism. She is depicted as a boar-faced woman with eight arms, riding a lion or a boar. She is a fierce warrior who fights against evil. She holds chakra, conch, danda (staff of punishment), hala (plough), pestle and pasha (noose) in six hands. The two remaining hands being held in Abhaya and Vara Mudra … [Read more...] about Varahi Gayatri Mantra with meaning
Varamahalakshmi Pooja 2022 at my home
In Hinduism, the ritual of Varalakshmi Vratam, also known as Varamahalakshmi Puja or simply Varalakshmi Pooja is performed to appease the goddess of prosperity known as Lakshmi. The name of this ritual literally translates to "vow to the Lakshmi who offers boons." The manifestation of Lakshmi known as Varalakshmi is the one who bestows blessings (vara). A puja, or religious … [Read more...] about Varamahalakshmi Pooja 2022 at my home
Ganesh Chathurthi 2022 at my home
Ganesh Chathurthi is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ganesh as per Hinduism. While it is lavish celebration in the northern parts of India, for Tamilians it is mostly a silent, auspicious day. While even our people have adopted the grandeur way of celebrating Ganesh Chathurthi over the last few decades, there are still places where people do celebrate in a subtle wat … [Read more...] about Ganesh Chathurthi 2022 at my home
Dasangam powder
Fragrance has a very special role in our pooja. The divine fragrance creates a soothing, positive atmosphere and helps one connect with the Supreme. In earlier days people used sambhrani as the prime source of fragrance in poojas along with various other pleasant smelling substances like rose water, cardamom and other spices. Later it was replaced by incense sticks and computer … [Read more...] about Dasangam powder
Aadi Pooram 2022 – Date, Timings, How to pray
Aadi Pooram is the day when people do "valaikappu" (baby shower) for amman. This festival is celebrated with great festive vibes in all Shakthi temples. I got to know about this festival only after I got married. When we were in Chennai (2011), I saw enormous crowd at Gunalamman temple in Madipakkam on one random day. When enquired, the poojari at the temple was surprised that … [Read more...] about Aadi Pooram 2022 – Date, Timings, How to pray
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