Lingashtakam is a popular hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva.It is an "astakam" (a stotram with eight verses) chanted while worshipping Lord Shiva in his "Linga" form. Lingashtakam Lyrics is composed by Adi Sankaracharya. Chanting and listening to this song brings mental peace and spiritual progress to those who recite it with devotion. In my earlier Maha Shivaratri mid night … [Read more...] about Lingashtakam Lyrics Tamil and English
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
Maha Shivaratri 2024
WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY MAHA SHIVARATRI !! SHIVA Mantras To Chant On Maha Shivaratri 2024 to gain Shiva's blessings completely- Maha Mrityunjaya MantraMaasil Veenaiyum Malai MadhiyamumSivapuranamThodudaiya Seviyan … [Read more...] about Maha Shivaratri 2024
Mahashivaratri 2024 Pre Preparations
In 2024, MahaShivaratri falls on March 8 - March 9. Maha Shivaratri is considered as the most auspicious day for all Shiva devotees and I am no exception. This day means a lot to me. There are many mythological stories behind the observance of Maha Shivaratri and the two I know are - 2. Another belief is that it was on this spiritual day, Lord Shiva got married to Goddess … [Read more...] about Mahashivaratri 2024 Pre Preparations
Abirami Andhadhi for good health – Song 24
In countinuation with the post on 3 mantras for good health, I thought I should also include Abirami Andhadhi which starts மணியே! மணியின் ஒளியே! This poem is dedicated to Abirami Amman in Thirukaiyur and chanting this can help one get cured from diseases and untimely death. Abirami Andhadhi for good health மணியே! மணியின் ஒளியே! ஒளிரும் மணிபுனைந்தஅணியே! அணியும் அணிக்கு … [Read more...] about Abirami Andhadhi for good health – Song 24
Chandra Darisanam மூன்றாம் பிறை
Chandra Darisanam மூன்றாம் பிறை is the auspicious observance of sighting the moon on the third after the Amavasya (the new moon). Worshipping the third-day crescent moon will improve life, increase wealth and remove doshas like brahmahatti. Also, when the third crescent comes on Monday and you working the Moon God on that particular day, you will get all the benefits of … [Read more...] about Chandra Darisanam மூன்றாம் பிறை
Vasant Panchami 2024
I realized today is Panchami and casually told my husband that if I get permission from my office, I would like to go to Varahi Amman Temple at Tin Factory. And he told me that it was Vasant panchami today (Feb 14, 2024). I was pleasantly surprised how he know but he did. We have many times discussed how Panchami thithi is auspicious for Varahi Amman but i googled about Vasant … [Read more...] about Vasant Panchami 2024
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