With Dasarra around the corner, this post is indeed a Dasara special. In Mysore, Dasara or Navaratri (Nava-ratri = nine-nights) is a 10-day festival with the last day being Vijayadashami, the most auspicious day of Dasara. Dasara usually falls in the month of September or October. According to a legend, Vijayadashami denotes the victory of truth over evil and was the day when … [Read more...] about Mahishasuramardhini Stotram Lyrics with meaning
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Asatoma Satgamaya Lyrics and meaning
“Asatoma Sadgamaya” is a Shanti mantra from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. The mantra translates to “Lead me from the unreal to the real, Lead me from darkness to light, Lead me from death to immortality.” It is a prayer for guidance to transform from ignorance to knowledge, and from mortality to immortality. This post contains “Asatoma Satgamaya” lyrics and meaning asato … [Read more...] about Asatoma Satgamaya Lyrics and meaning
Vinayagar Agaval Tamil lyrics
Vinayagar Agaval is a devotional poetic hymn composed by the revered Tamil poet Avvaiyar during the Chola dynasty in the 10th century. The 72-line Agaval is a form of blank verse, close to speech. It beautifully describes Ganesha's divine attributes, emphasizing his significance in Hindu philosophy. The verses reflect upon human existence, spiritual challenges, and the ultimate … [Read more...] about Vinayagar Agaval Tamil lyrics
108 Durgai Potri
The following 108 Durgai Potri has been taken from a Tamil daily and can be used during Navarathiri pooja or during the daily poojas. You can chant this during Durgai amman archanai. You can use kumkum, akshadha, turmeric powder, coins etc while doing the Durga Ma archanai at home. You can do this on Fridays for maximum results. … [Read more...] about 108 Durgai Potri
Guru Brahma Lyrics & Meaning
||Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwaraha Guru Sakshath Parabrahma Tasmayi Sree Guruvey Namaha || Guru Brahma Meaning: Guru Brahma : Guru is Brahma Guru Vishnu : Guru is Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwarah: Guru is the Maheshwara i.e. Shiva Guru Sakshata Parabrahma : Parbrahma considerd to be supreme god or Bhagwan, So, Guru is that Parbhrahma.Tasmai Shree Guruve … [Read more...] about Guru Brahma Lyrics & Meaning
How to pray Durga Maa at home
Durgai amman or Durga Maa is the fierce and ferocious form of Goddess Shakthi; yet she is the kind Mother who protects all her devotees. People who seek shelter in her will defintely be blessed with good health and immense prosperity. All the enemies and obstacles in one's life are bound to vanish just as the dew vanishes with sun rays when one prays to Durga Maa. Raahu Kaala … [Read more...] about How to pray Durga Maa at home
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