Sree Gananatha Geetham
This is the Geetham “Sree Gananatha Sindura Varna” in raga Malahari. This video shows some of the basic gamakas that are needed to add [...]
Abuse by Priests: Part-1
A Temple is a place of worship. It is the abode of GOD (at least in a world of Dualism). It is a revered [...]
Parithraanaaya Dushtaanaam…
(Originally published on Jul. 05, 2011) Have you ever wondered why our governments loot the Hundi collection at Hindu temples across India whereas they [...]
Temple Administration
(Originally published on Nov. 09, 2011) What is the use of a temple if its spiritual vibrancy is not enhanced day after day through [...]
Temples: Truth vs. Philosophies
(Originally published on Sep. 14, 2010) While the truth is just plain, simple and only one, there are several philosophies arising out of the [...]
Temple Priests
(Originally published on May 25, 2010) A priest is considered to be a divine interface between the Deity (GOD) and the Devotee (believer). Truly [...]
Temple Rituals
(Originally published on May 12, 2010) GOD is formless (nirguna) but is given forms (saguna) for the sake of our convenience. Each Deity represents [...]
Who is Mahalakshmi?
(Originally published on Feb.08, 2010) Many people think Goddess Mahalakshmi is Lord Vishnu’s consort. This is not entirely true! Mahalakshmi is the supreme Deity Who [...]
What are Deities?
(Originally published on Jan. 08, 2010) Our Sanatana Dharma is NOT a religion. Sanatana Dharma in a religious costume may be called Hinduism. However, [...]
What are Temples for?
(Originally published on Dec. 23, 2009) From the common man’s point of view, a temple is the abode of GOD’s form(s) wherein a devotee [...]