Vijaya Yatra Updates 28-06-2023: After the Trikala puja at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, the Vijaya yatra started towards Prayag, Uttar Pradesh. 25 to 27-06-2023: Acharya Swamiji was accorded a grand welcome…
Pujyashri Shankaracharya Swamiji blessed and released the following books on different aspects of our dharma and culture, stutis and Shlokas – Divine Direction, Adi Shankara Bhagavata Sthothram, Shaankari Parampara, Shiva…
It is said “the human being” is the central mystery of the Universe holding the key to all mysteries known to man. In that case is it not our duty…
Why Naatya, not Dance? Many of our performing artistes wonder and ask me why I keep harping on the word ‘Naatya’ to be used for our kind of performing arts…
Vayaloor Sri Subrahmanya Swami temple at Kumara Vayalur is a famous temple glorified by Saint Arunagirinathar in Tiruppugazh. After singing the first song Mutthaitharu at Tiruvannamalai when Lord Muruga saved…
Kolam-making is a cherished tradition in my neighbourhood. Each morning, the sound of brooms brushing the front yards fills the air as they are meticulously swept and washed. Soon after,…
(We had emphasised the importance of ‘Simple Living – National Thinking’ in our Apr-Jun 2023 and Oct-Dec 2020 issues of DILIP. It is interesting to note that the respected monthly…
The eternal power which the Brahman symbolizes, the source of knowledge, that illuminates the whole universe, is manifested as Arunachala and shines brilliantly at Tiruvannamalai. The name Arunachala spells truth,…
In the land of Bharata, where the culture of mundane upliftment and ultimate bliss is considered most important, which is the lifeline of those who value the four Vedas, Upanishads,…
Submitted with humility to Ananthasri Vibhushita, Shri Mulamnaya Kanchi Kamakoti Sarvajna Peethadishwara, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Maharaj That elephant-faced Deva is victorious, the meditation of whose lotus feet…
Feminism, the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men, has given rise to many laws, practices and institutions in the modern world. This idea, imported…