Sri Mahalakshmi also spelled Laksmi, Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī is the Hindu goddess of wealth, love, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. She is the wife and active energy of Vishnu. Her four hands represent the four goals of human life considered proper in Hindu way of life – dharma, kama, artha, and moksha. Representations...

 Lord Brahma (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मा, IAST: Brahmā)Brahma (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मा, IAST: Brahmā) is the creator god in Hinduism. He is also known as Svayambhu (self-born) or the creative aspect of Vishnu, Vāgīśa (Lord of Speech), and the creator of the four Vedas, one from each of his mouths. Brahma is consort of Saraswati and he is the father of Four Kumaras, Narada,...

 Champakadhama Temple - Lord Champakadhama incarnation of Lord VishnuThe Champakadhama Temple is located in a distance of 20 km from Bangalore in Bannerghatta. This historical Champakadhama temple at Bannerghatta is dedicated to Lord Champakadhama incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple attracts huge number of devotees from Bangalore city and surroundings. The...

 Benefits of chanting Lakshmi Maha Mantra on FridaysThere are a number of Mantras dedicated to various deities and each of them has specific meaning, purpose and power.   Goddess Lakshmi, an aspect of Shakti or the feminine power is a revered Hindu Goddess, who governs wealth and prosperity.There are a number of Mantras dedicated to various...

 Diwali, or Dipawali : Festival of LightsDiwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas...

What and Why is spirituality important in our lives in day to day living...Maybe you've heard about spirituality but aren't really sure what it is. Well, it's different from religion, and you can practise it even if you're not religious.Spirituality has to do with the spirit, not as in ghosts, but as in the essence of being human — your soul or your inner life....

Sri SivastakamShivaashtakam is one of the most powerful mantras written to sing the glory of Lord Shiva...its said that a devotee who sings it with full devotion after taking bath and wearing clean white clothes, goes to any Shiva Temple with some cow's milk, Bel leaves, Sandalwood, Flowers, Rice, Fruits etc...and most importantly, a pure heart, Shiva Shambho...

Destinations:Andhra Pradesh (AP)Kapilatheertham:A sacred Tank a mile and a half distant from Tirupati, where Lord Shiva is said to have blessed Sage Kapila with a vision of himself and his concert.Govindaraja Swamy Temple:The temple is dedicated to Govindaraja Perumal in contradistinction of the Venkatachalapathi shrine at the top of the hill. There is also...

Gangamma Temple , Boyakonda or BoyikondaSri Boyakonda Gangamma Temple is famous around chittoor district and karnatakaGangamma Temple is one among them and is on top of a hill named as Boyakonda. The locals call it as Boyikonda. It is a good trek up the hills and the top gives a nice view of the plains below and the surrounding hills.The famous hill located...

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...

Sri Mahalakshmi also spelled Laksmi, (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī, Hindi pronunciation: [ˈləkʃmi]) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, love, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. Lakshmi (Hindu) In the Hindu religion, Lakshmi is the goddess of both spiritual and material wealth and abundance. A favorite among women, she...

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...