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Date and Time for Vamana Jayanti: Falls on September 4th 2025, Thursday  Dwadashi Tithi Begins:  04:21 AM on September 4th, Thursday Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 04:08 AM on September 5th, Friday Vamana Jayanti is an auspicious Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.  This day holds great significance in Hindu mythology as it celebrates the divine intervention of Lord Vamana to restore balance and dharma in the world. According to the Hindu Lunar Calendar, Vamana Jayanti falls on the 'Dwadashi Tithi' (12th day) of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha. Due to its occurrence on this auspicious...

The Puliakulam Vinayagar Temple, also known as Arulmigu Munthi Vinayagar Temple, is one of Coimbatore’s most revered Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesha. What started as a small shrine near the Puliakulam Mariamman Temple grew into a grand temple in 1982 when the Devendra Kula Trust built a larger temple to honour Lord Ganesha.  Today, this temple is especially famous for housing Asia’s largest single-stone Ganesh idol, making it a significant spiritual and cultural landmark for devotees and visitors alike.  Temple Architecture and the Ganesha Statue  The temple is built in the traditional Dravidian style, showcasing majestic gopurams (gateway towers)...

Among the many names of Lord Krishna, “Keshava” is one of the most popular. But have you ever wondered why Krishna is called by this name?  The fields of Vrindavan were alive with laughter. Krishna, the dark-skinned cowherd boy with a flute, roamed with His brother Balarama and their friends, tending cows and playing in the groves. To the villagers, He was the very heart of joy. But far away in Mathura, King Kamsa lived in dread. A prophecy haunted him: Devaki’s son would be his destroyer.  When the sage Narada whispered the truth—that the playful cowherd of Vrindavan was...

In Hinduism, dedicating an entire month to honour Lord Venkateswara (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu), the preserver of the universe, is one of the most important cultural and spiritual practices. The month of Purattasi (mid-September to mid-October) holds immense significance in the Tamil calendar and is marked by devotion and some rituals. Purattasi is an auspicious time for devotees to worship the divine and seek blessings for good health, prosperity, and overall well-being.  Significance of Purattasi   The month of Purattasi is considered especially ideal for worshipping Lord Venkateswara. According to astrology, the Tamil month of Purattasi commences when the Sun...

Maha Bharani is a deeply revered observance during the Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya fortnight), dedicated to honouring one’s ancestors. In Tamil Nadu and across South India, this day holds profound spiritual resonance. It falls when the waning moon of the Ashwin (Purattasi) month moves through the Bharani Nakshatra, a star traditionally ruled by Yama, the god of death.  Because Bharani is associated with Yama, Maha Bharani is believed to create a powerful connection between the living and the departed. Folk traditions also link this star to the fierce Goddess Kali (Bhadrakali), seen as the cosmic force of time and transformation. In this...