Sripuram Golden TempleA Mahalakshmi temple called 'Sripuram' and made of more than a tonne of pure gold will glitter and gleam under the sun on August 24 when it is unveiled for consecration by the Sri Narayani Peetam headed by a 31-year-old godman who calls himself Narayani Amma. Devotees hail the temple as 'one of the wonders of the world' and say that it...
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Sripuram Mahalakshmi Golden Temple - The Sripuram or Spiritual Park is Amma's dedication to the world and mankind
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Thathayagunta Gangamma
Glittering gift: The new diamond crown for the Thathayagunta Gangamma temple.TIRUPATI: A diamond-studded golden crown is ready to adorn the deity of Thathayagunta Gangamma, the folk Goddess of Tirupati, who is revered as the younger sister of Lord Venkateswara.With the annual ‘Ganga Jatara’ just round the corner, the temple management hastened up the process...
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The Story of the Saree
The Story of the Saree (a.k.a. Sari, Seere, Sadi)The Indian Saree (a.k.a. Sari, Seere, Sadi) boasts of oldest existence in the sartorial world. It is more than 5000 years old! It is mentioned in Vedas, the oldest existing (surviving) literature (3000 B.C.) Patterns of dress change throughout the world now and then but, the Sari has survived because it is the...
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
The Golden Day - Akshaya Tritiya
The Golden Day - Akshaya TritiyaHindus believe in the theory of "mahurats" or auspicious timings in every step in life - be it to begin a new venture or making an important purchase. Akshaya Tritiya is one such momentous occasion, which is considered one of the most auspicious days of the Vedic Calendar. It is believed, any meaningful activity started...