We just observed Parasurama Jayanthi and Akshaya Trithiya yesterday (10th May 2024) . As it is well known, Lord Parashurama is the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is called Parashurama, as he wields the Parashu or the axe. It has been written in the ancient texts that he created the Western coast of India … Continue reading Goa’s Connection to the Legend of Parashurama: Temples, History, and Archaeological Evidence ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
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#MumbaiDiaries: ” A Journey through the Walkeshwar Temple Complex” ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4wuGh_U_B4&t=145s Painting of VanaVasi Rama by artist Achintya Venkatesh On my second visit to the historic site nestled in the Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai, I was accompanied by my friend Dr. Swaroop Dhume, whom I had met during my travels. Coincidentally, she resided in the vicinity, offering us a prime vantage point to … Continue reading #MumbaiDiaries: ” A Journey through the Walkeshwar Temple Complex” ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Ghati Subramanya Temple: A Sacred Journey ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTGAXyAggZU At the crack of dawn, I was ready in a Batik saree from Ujjain. It had been stuck in my Mumbai wardrobe for the longest time and as I draped it, I thought I heard a rip, but couldn't find it. (Some of my readers may know that I juggle between two cities and … Continue reading Ghati Subramanya Temple: A Sacred Journey ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Kothandramar Temple, Dhanushkodi ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
(You may find some of my articles on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbZxazHJMbdiC7b5HlzrSug . Will be grateful if you subscribe) https://youtube.com/shorts/0CPxBt6lpqI?si=zxbLtsPAXGTBal34 In early 2021, we took a drive from Bangalore to Madurai. We traversed through Thripullani, Rameswaram, and then to Dhanushkodi. It was a beautiful day as we reached the southern tip if India. Just before … Continue reading Kothandramar Temple, Dhanushkodi ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
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