Devotional Articles

INTRODUCTION: Siddheshwar also known as Siddharameshwar and Siddharama was born during 12th century AD at solapur, Maharashtra. He was a  great  “UNIVERSAL SAINT” and he belongs to lingayat caste. Siddheshwar has contributed his service towards the Lingayat’s development. He was a great  Kannada poet and his motto was the service to the people.IMPORTANCESiddharama has written many devotional texts and is regarded as the most famous poet. Siddarama was considered as the main Spiritual guru. He was interested in conducting inter-caste marriages. He pa..

Shani Peyarchi will takes place, when Lord Shaneeswara moves from one rasi to another. Shani Peyarchi is considered as an important one, since Lord Shaneeswara is judging our good and bad karmas, and giving the results for that. Shani Bhagavan will stay in one rasi for 2 ½ years, before moving to next rasi. Ezharai Sani (7 ½ years) will cause good and bad effects, based on our karma. This happens to everybody in their life, totally for a period of 30 years in their life.From 26-10-2017, Shani Bhagavan’s transit took place from Virushika Rasi to Thanus Rasi. He will be there in Thanus Rasi for ..

1. Shailaputri: Shailaputri is an avatar of Goddess Durga, who was born to the Himalayan King Parvath Raj. The name shailaputri means, the daughter of the mountain king. She is also known     by various names such as Bhavani, Parvati or Hemavati,    the daughter of Himavat - the king of the Himalayas. Shailaputri is worshipped on the first day of Navrathri festival. By worshipping her on the first day of Navratri festival, we will get great goodness in our life. 2. BrahmachariniIt is another name of Goddess Durga. The goddess is wo..

INTRODUCTION: Sekkizhar was a saint and  he has written the Periya Puranam which contains the life stories of the sixty-three  Nayanmars, who are the devotees of Lord Shiva. His birth name was Arulmozhithevan. LIFEKing  Kulothunga Chola II appointed him as his Prime Minister, on account of his knowledge in all subjects.  Sekkizhar anniversary festival is celebrated every year in the month of Vaigasi on his star Poosam.IMPORTANCESekkizhar was a great saint and a stauch devotee of Lord Shiva. His Periya Puranam was accepted by Lord Shiva. He himself i..

INTRODUCTION: Sarvajna was a great Kannada saint and philosopher of the 16th century, and was born in Karnataka. His birth name was Pushpadatta. He was known as “the person who knows everything” and he was the master in all forms of art, and was a great scholar. LIFEHe has lived during the 16th century. Sarvajna was against ancient customs and traditions. He was against untouchability and caste discrimination. He treated all the people alike, irrespective of their gender,caste, creed or religion.IMPORTANCE: He was not only a poet, but also a great saint, who was entirely devoted..

INTRODUCTION: Ramana Maharishi  (1879 –1950) was an Indian sage. He original name was Venkataraman, but he is popularly known by the name Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharishi. BIRTHHe was born in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, India. At the age of 16, he identified with Shiva. After some time, he went to Tiruvannamalai, where he became a sanyasi, and remained there for the rest of his life.He was soon attracted by the devotees who regarded him as an avatar.  Ramana Maharshi recommended  bhakti and  self realization for his devotees.LIFEAfter arriving in ..

INTRODUCTIONPothana (1450–1510) was a Telugu poet and a saint. He translated the Bhagavata Purana from Sanskrit to Telugu through the divine grace of Lord Rama.LIFEPothana was born into a  Brahmin family at Telangana state. He was a great scholar, and was an expert in telugu and Sanskrit language. His style of writings are very simple, and can be able to understand by the common people. HIS SPIRITUAL WRITINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS:-1. Bhogini Dhandakam 2. Virabhadhra Vijayamu 3. Andhra Maha BhagavatamIMPORTANCEWhile translating the bhagavatam fro..

INTRODUCTION: Vitoba Swamigal was born during 19th century AD at Chennai, and he belongs to the Langar Caste, those who take tailoring as their main occupation. He was devoted to the god from his childhood. IMPORTANCEEven at a younger age, he will used to sit in a mutt, built by his father, and chant god’s names. Even after he got admitted in the school, he will sit silently and chant god’s names. He has thrown out from the school at the age of 14, and after that, he began wandering all over the streets, but with full of bhakti towards god on his mind. After some time, he left his place and ca..

INTRODUCTION: Narada  is a sage, and a musician. In Mahabharata and Ramayana, he was mentioned as a great divine sage and also a fortune teller.BHAKTI AND IMPORTANCE According to ancient puranas, Narada travels to several divine lokas. He carries a  tambura with him, and he is regarded as the great ancient musician. He is a great devotee of Lord Vishnu, and also he utters his name as “NARAYANA”, “NARAYANA”, and visits several worlds. He will not remain in one place, he will keep on travelling to several divine worlds. Though his activity is considered as mischievous, his ac..

INTRODUCTION: Meera, also known as Meera Bai or Mirabai (1498–1547) was a great poet and an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna.LIFEMeera was born into a Rajput royal family in Rajasthan, India. Most legends mention her devotion to Lord Krishna, and she was hated by her in-laws for her religious devotion. Though Meera bai has written lot of poems in praise of Lord Krishna, only few of her poems were preserved.  These poems are commonly known as bhajans. According to ancient records, it is known that Meera unwillingly married Bhoj Raj, the ..

INTRODUCTION: Madhvacharya (1238–1317), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha, was a Great Hindu Saint of the Dvaita school of Vedanta. LIFE AND TEACHINGMadhvacharya was born in Pajaka near Udupi ,Karnataka  in 13th-century in India. He was born to a Tulu speaking Vaishnavite Brahmin family, and he was named as Vasudeva before attaining saint hood. He became a Sanyasi at a younger age, and he was taught under guru Achyutapreksha. Madhva studied the Principal Upanishads, the Bhagavad ..

INTRODUCTION: Lord Muruga, also known as kanda,kadamba,kathirvela,senthilandava and karthikeya, and also by various names, is the second son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. He was born from the third eye spark of Lord Shiva. He was a great warrior in the battle field. He fought with several asuras and defeated them. He was married with Valli and Deivanai, both of them are two activating forces of the entire world. TEMPLESMany temples are dedicated to Lord Muruga, the main among them are arupadai veedus, six houses(temples) of Lord Muruga in six locations. They are Tirutani, Tiruparankundram, Palam..

INTRODUCTION:  Dattatreya, Datta or Dattaguru, is a  Guru and a saint in Hinduism. In India and Nepal, he is considered as a god. In some parts of India, he is considered to be an  incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, collectively known as Trimurti. The  most important text Avadhuta Gita is attributed to Sri Dattatreya. An annual festival called Datta Jayanti is celebrated during November/December of every year in India.LIFEAccording to the Puranas, he was born in north India to Anusuya and ..

INTRODUCTION:  Ayyappan is the Hindu god, and is the most popular god in Kerala. Ayyappan is called by various names such as Hariharaputra, Manikanta and Dharma Shasta. According to the Hindu tradition, he was born with the powers of Shiva and Vishnu to defeat the demoness Mahishi. Ayyappan was born from the power of Shiva and Vishnu’s mohini avatar. The famous Ayyappan shrine is at Sabarimala, Kerala. The shrine receives millions of pilgrims every year in late December and early January.  The most famous festival is Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti)..