https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHEq551Ll_Y&t=3s This is explained in the 1 min video YouTube short! In a recent video I had mentioned the 7 muktisthalam or Sapta Puris. The seven Muktisthalams include different part of the body of Sriman Narayana or Lord Vishnu. Avanthi is represented as the divine feet; Kanchipuram, represents the waist, Dwaraka represents the nabhi or … Continue reading What are the 7 Muktisthala ? ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Spirituality – Essays
Spirituality Essays: Sripadaraja Narasimha theertham, Mulbagal, Karnataka ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
If you recall reading about Mulbagal in my previous pieces, the word ‘Mulabagilu’ is derived from the word ‘Mudalabagilu’, which means the eastern door in Kannada. History records that this was a centre for Vedic learning and the Sripadaraja Narasimha Theertham, a monastic institution is testimony to this fact. Before I describe the place, a … Continue reading Spirituality Essays: Sripadaraja Narasimha theertham, Mulbagal, Karnataka ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Krishna Jayanthi 2022 ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
So we are done with yet another Krishna Janmashtmi (also known as Gokulasthmi, Sri Jayanthi). For my international readers, this is the day that Lord Vishnu - the Supreme Godhead in the Sanatana Dharma, took his incarnation as Lord Krishna on Mother Earth. It was the day with the asterism of Rohini Nakshatra and Athami … Continue reading Krishna Jayanthi 2022 ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Thirunallar – Shanishwara and Darbaranyeshwara Temple ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
I hope you all liked reading about Shani Shinganapur. As Part 2 of the Saturn Temples, this article is about a temple in Thirunallar, a small town in the Karaikal district of the Union Territory of Puducherry. We had driven down from Bangalore to Tharagambadi (Tranquebar) for a visit (more on this in another post) … Continue reading Thirunallar – Shanishwara and Darbaranyeshwara Temple ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Visiting my roots: Gorur and Kittane ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Returning to your roots is always an emotional journey. That is why this last article of 2021 is special to me. I hope you – my dear readers - will find it interesting too. Towards the end of May 2020, I lost my father and was a day late for the last rites, as flights … Continue reading Visiting my roots: Gorur and Kittane ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Note to my International Readers: The following article may seem a little complicated, but it has been my endevour to simplify and present the essence of various facets of India, it’s culture and traditions. Also, I am delighted to co-author this piece with Sujatha Ravi, my guest writer from Chennai, who has explained the various … Continue reading Thiruchendur Murugan Temple ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Timeless Ayodhya – Published Article in Deccan Herald (Sunday Edition)
I am pleased to share that on occasion of Diwali my travel article on Ayodhya appeared in the Sunday Edition of the National newspaper Deccan Herald. Here is the link to the digital version. https://www.deccanherald.com/sunday-herald/sh-top-stories/timeless-ayodhya-1047305.html A longer version was published on this blog here. This has several pictures as well as a detailed itinerary.
Yoganandeeshwara Temple atop the Nandi Hills ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
From Bhoganandeeshwara Temple in Nandigrama, and then to Muddenhalli, we make our way to Nandi Hills to visit the Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple in particular. This temple is the abode of Shiva in his form as a Yogi or ascetic. This temple was built atop the hills by the Cholas and was later taken over by … Continue reading Yoganandeeshwara Temple atop the Nandi Hills ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Krishna Janmashtmi Special- Tracing Krishna’s footsteps in Porbandar ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
https://www.deccanherald.com/sunday-herald/sh-top-stories/tracing-krishna-s-footsteps-in-porbandar-1023659.html My article on 'Tracing Krishna's footsteps in Porbandar' was published in the Sunday Edition of the Deccan Herald dated 29th August 2021. I share the link above, for you to read it. A more detailed account of our visit can be found on this link. https://sojournwithsan.com/2019/08/23/following-the-krishna-route-stop-1-porbandar/ I hope you all had a blessed day … Continue reading Krishna Janmashtmi Special- Tracing Krishna’s footsteps in Porbandar ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Periya Azhwar – Bhakti as Maternal Love ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
This article was first published in the ‘Speaking Tree’ section of the Times of India newspaper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO0y7Ujo-DE&t=336s Your relationship with the Divine is your prerogative; and every devotee’s bhava or emotions is unique. One can relate to Him as a friend as in sakhya bhava, as a servant in dasa bhava, as a lover in … Continue reading Periya Azhwar – Bhakti as Maternal Love ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
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