The Jagannatha Ratha Yatra of Puri, Odisha, while not the only such event in the country, is certainly the most prominent and important one. The siblings Jaganatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra (Krishna with His elder brother and younger sister) are brought out and travel to their aunt's house, known as the Gundicha temple, where they stay for a two week period.
Ratnakar Sadasyula throws light on the lesser known aspects of the Ratha Yatra, its traditions and procedures, in detail.
In the 7th Chapter of Śaṅkara Charitam, Shri Ramesh Venkatraman brings to us the next stage of Śaṅkara's life - the commencement of his education at Gurukula, his feats at his Gurukula and the conclusion of his education. During his stay at his Gurukula, and while learning and living the Āśrama Dharma of the Brahmacāri; Śaṅkara performs an unimaginable feat which leaves bystanders, and even his guru, in no doubt about his divinity.
Darkness and light; When the lion roars, even the elephants retreat.
Without an ounce of exaggeration, basing our knowledge on clear cut facts, it is evident how the classic rulers of Travancore and their weighty contributions made Kerala the modern state we see today.
The Thiruvambadi Mandir within the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple where Sree Krishna is in the form of Parthasarathi, has a beautiful and fascinating history.
The magnificent ancient Vishnu temple from the rich Pallava heritage is a sight to behold.
A temple where Lord Vishnu’s manifestation as Athi Varadar rises from his Anant Saras after every 40 years to bless his devotees
India's turbulent past has been hidden while its prowess undermined by colonialists and neo-colonialists alike.
Architectural wonders' significance should not be lost when compared with structures whose benefit is seemingly much more palpable.