Posts by: Manjunath N
Ugadi – Ring in Joy this New Year
Ugadi or Yugadi is a festival celebrated to mark the beginning of the New Year in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and...
Maha Shivaratri – Blessed Night of Lord Shiva
Shiva-ratri means the night of Lord Shiva. In the Vedic month of Phalgun (February-March) there is a Maha Shivaratri. The ceremony takes...
Appearance of Lord Varahadeva
Lord Varahadeva Appearance – Varaha Dwadashi In ancient times there were two brothers named Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha. They were...
The 108 names of Sri Ramachandra
Oh Rama! Lord Rama, as the name suggests, is an all-pervading entity. He knows dharma, speaks the truth, is full of virtues and is...
Blissful Holi Celebrations in Krishna’s Holy Land
As icy winds and fog in North India force people to stay indoors, residents of Vrindavan and surroundings, shedding all fear of the cold...
Glories of Parama Ekadashi
Sri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “Oh Supreme Lord, what is the name of that Ekadashi that occurs during the dark fortnight (krishna paksha)...
Glories of Apara Ekadashi
Sri Yudhishthira Maharaj said, “Oh Janardana, what is the name of the Ekadashi that occurs during the dark fortnight (Krishna paksha) of...
Glories of Varuthini Ekadashi
Sri Yudhishthira Maharaj said, “Oh Vasudeva, please describe to me the Ekadashi of the dark fortnight (Krishna paksha) of the month of...
Glories of Mohini Ekadashi
Yudhishthira Maharaja said, “O Janardana, what is the name of the Ekadashi that occurs during the light fortnight of the month of...
Glories of Kamada Ekadashi
Sri Suta Gosvami said, “O sages, by the mercy of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna, I can describe the fasting day that removes all kinds...
Glories of Papamochani Ekadashi
Addressing Lord Sri Krishna, Yudhishthira Maharaja said, “O Supreme Lord, I wish to hear about the Ekadashi that occurs during the...
Glories of Amalaki Ekadashi
King Mandhata once said to Vasishtha Muni, “O great sage, kindly be merciful to me and tell me of a fast that will benefit me...