Hanuman Janmotsava Due to this blow on the face by Indra, Anjaneya’s chin got twisted to one side and his face got disfigured. This is when he came to be known as Hanuman (one with a disfigured face).
Shubham Karoti Kalyanam This year shall be the Sri Vishwavasu Nama Samvatsara. It is the 39th year in the 60 year cycle of Samvatsaras (years). ‘Viswavasu’ indicates that it shall be a year of beneficence, peace and good fortune.
100TH BIRTHDAY OF BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA: ESSENCE AND SIGNIFICANCE From, “My life is My message”… to “Your life is My message,” we have come a long, long way.
Saraswati Pooja – for Knowledge and Wisdom Basant is about thanking God for the bounties of nature. This also means not wasting and ensuring that everything is preserved for the future generations.
Whatever You Have is Enough My grandmother would often say, “Praapt hi paryaapt hai.” Meaning whatever you have; whatever God has given you, is enough for you. Be happy and peaceful with your lot and do not crave for too much.
Another Year Gone By A child prays to God to fulfil his desires. An adult prays to God to help him overcome/kill his desires. Everyone wants to be happy. It is a myth that happiness comes from fulfilment of desires.
The Hungry Warriors After sunset, both armies would drop their differences and eat together in the Udupi King’s kitchen... King of Udupi in feeding everyone such that, all got ample food, yet not a grain was wasted.