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Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal & Gangavatharana Mahotsavam | Kartika Amavaasya | Tiruvisanallur, Kumbakonam

Gangavatarana takes place every year on the day of Kartigai (Kartika) Amavasya in the well belonging to the house of Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal, a great saint and Keertanakar (Composer & Singer of Bhajans) who lived in the 17^th Century CE. Please read on to learn more about Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal & Gangavatarana. PurePrayer offers Bhakti Namans to Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal on this occasion of Gangavataranam. Devotees of Lord Shiva and followers of Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal, throng this little village in Kumbakonam on the banks of River Kaveri (Cauvery) to witness this divine spectacle of River Ganga swelling up in the well in Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal’s house which is better known as

ತುಳಸೀವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯ

ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತುಳಸಿಗೆ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಹಾಗೂ ಪರಮ ಪವಿತ್ರವಾದ ಸ್ಥಾನವಿದೆ

ನಾವು ಪೂಜಿಸುವ ಎಲ್ಲ ದೇವ-ದೇವತೆಗಳಿಗೂ ತುಳಸಿಯನ್ನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಸಂಗೀತದ ಪಿತಾಮಹರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಂದರದಾಸರು ತಮ್ಮ ಒಂದು ಕೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೀಗೆ ನುಡಿದಿದ್ದಾರೆ: “ತುಳಸಿ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಪೂಜೆ ಒಲ್ಲನೋ ಹರಿ ಕೊಳ್ಳನೋ.” ವಿಶೇಷವೆಂದರೆ, ತುಳಸಿಯ ಎಲೆ, ದಳ, ತೆನೆ, ಕಾಷ್ಠ ಮತ್ತು ತುಳಸಿ ಗಿಡದ ಬುಡದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಮಣ್ಣೂ ಕೂಡ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪವಿತ್ರವಾದದ್ದೆಂದು ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಗಳು ಹೇಳುತ್ತವೆ. ಎಲ್ಲ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನ ಸ್ತ್ರೀಯರ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ತುಳಸೀ ಅರ್ಚನೆಗೆ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸ್ಥಾನ. ಮನೆಯ ಮುಂದೆ ತುಳಸಿ ಗಿಡವೊಂದನ್ನು ನೆಟ್ಟಿದ್ದರೆ ಭೂತ, ಪ್ರೇತ, ಪಿಶಾಚಾದಿಗಳ ಭಯವಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ತುಳಸಿ ಗಿಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಅನೇಕ ಔಷಧ

Pradosha Puja On Trayodashi Thithi

PurePrayer presents an insight into the practices of Pradosha Puja performed during the evenings before sunset on the days with Trayodashi Thithi. Pradosha Puja is the worship offered to Lord Shiva in the twilight zone on the day of Trayodashi Thithi (13^th day of the Hindu Panchangam) that occurs twice every month, seeking his benevolence and grace. Libations are offered to the Shivalingam with different Dravyas (materials like curd, ghee, milk, coconut water and so on) chanting Sri Rudram. Bilvapatra (Wood Apple leaves) Puja is offered chanting the Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names). Garlands are offered for decoration. There are several legends mentioned about the importance of Pradosha Puja in Puranas. It is the time when Gods and Goddesses assemble in the court of Lord Shiva to get a glimpse

PurePrayer offers Bhakti Namans to Dattatreya Rama Rao Parvatikar on this occasion of his Aradhana during Ashvayuja Bahula Dwiteeya. Sri Dattatreya Rama Rao Parvatikar who was also well-known as Veena Baba was the founder of Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mission Matha all over India.

Dattatreya Rama Rao Parvatikar lived in the premises of Badrinath Temple of The Himalayas. He was fondly called 'Veena Baaba' by his spiritual followers. He was born as the second son of Professor Rama Rao Parvatikar and Vatsala Bai on 1916 at Guledgudda, near Badami. He was keenly interested in Indian classical music and was a maestro of Rudra Veena. He invented Dattatreya Veena and was fondly called also as "Veena Baba". He was a nada yogi and was an expert in Sitar, Vichitra Veena, Rudra Veena and Swarmandal. Alain Daniélou<

Sri Guru Raghavendraswamy Aradhana 2025

Sri Guru Raghavendraswamy Aradhana 2025 occurring in the month of August 2025 is a major event for all the followers of Sri Rayaru.

Aadi Amavaasai In Kumbakonam on Kaveri banks – Ultimate Destination For The Hindu Rituals

Aadi Amavaasai Tarpanams, Pinda Daanams, Shraadham (Shradh) rituals on Kaveri banks in Kumbakonam of Tamil Nadu State have been a practice from time immemorial. Performing the rituals of Aadi Amavaasai In Kumbakonam on Kaveri banks has been an ultimate destination for the followers of the Hindu traditional practices. Temple-Town of Kumbakonam Sri Kshetra and its neighbouring villages on the banks of River Kaveri, are world famous for its many ancient temples that were built even before the world developed Civilization. Kumbakonam is best known for its Navagraha Sthalams. The region is teeming with Spirituality and Sanatan Dharma because of this long period of Hindu traditional practices and Changam (Sangam) influence. This resulted in the development of excellent literature and other fine arts. River Cauvery (Kaveri) has from the time immemorial been a lifeline in nurturing th

Sudarshana Homa | Sudarshan Havan

Sudarshana Homa is a fire ritual ceremony dedicated to Sri Vishnu or Sri Narasimha Swamy through his weapon Sudarshana Chakra. Sudarshan Havan can help you ward off the malefic or negative forces, protect you from evil eyes and grant courage to stand up against adverse enemies, bad planetary positions, many more. Importance of Sudarshana Homa or Sudarshan Havan: Sudarshana Homam is performed to seek the benevolence of Lord Vishnu through his possession of Sudarshana, in the form of deity with 16 hands. “Su” means the right. “Darshana” means vision. When Sudarshan is invoked with prayers, it sets out to fulfil the Ishtakaamya of the devotee. This Homam can remove malefic effects of evil spirits, troubles caused by enemies and witchcraft. Sudarshan Havan is performed for protection from evil eyes; dark malefic forces; success in business, work and life. Performing Sudarshana Homam h

Narasimha Jayanti 2022 in Naarasimha Kshetras

Narasimha Jayanti or Narasimha Chaturdashi is an important festival in the Hindu Sanatan Dharma celebrated on the fourteenth day in the Shuklapaksham (bright fortnight) of Vaisakhmaas with Swati Nakshatram. This year, the festival is slated to take place on May 14, 2022. PurePrayer offers its Bhaktipurvaka Namans to Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.

UgraM veeraM MahavishnuM |

JwalantaM sarvatomukhaM ||

NaarasimhaM BeeshaNaM BadraM |

Mrityur mrityuM namAmyaham ||

According to Vedic scriptures, Lord Narasimha appeared during the Pradosham (when the sun is about to set) on Chaturdashi to 

197^th Janmadinotsav of Swamy Dayanand Saraswati: March 8, 2021

PurePrayer offers Bhakti Namans to Swamy Dayanand Saraswati on this great occasion of his 197^th Janmadinotsav (Brithday Celebrations) during Maagha Bahula Dashami occurring on March 8, 2021.

Swamy Dayanand Saraswati formed and founded The Arya Samaj on 7 April, 1875 at Bombay. ‘क्रिण्वंतो विश्वं आर्यम् ‘, a saying in Samskrit is at the heart of the Arya Samaj in its functioning meaning, "Let’s make this world Noble". Arya Samaj promotes values of life-based solely on the Vedas.

Early life of Dayanand Saraswati:

Swami Dayanand Saraswati was a great philosopher, social reformer, and freedom fighter. He was born on February 12, 1824 in Tankara near Morbi, Gujarat State to

Makar Sankraman On January 15, 2024

Best wishes and greetings to all from PurePrayer on the occasion of Makar Sankraman being performed on January 15, 2024

Makar Sankraman or Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over India and is a very important festival. Being the time of harvest, Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated offering the first harvest of the season to gods. This festival has different names like, Bihu in the North-Eastern India, in the states of Odisha (Orissa), Assam. In Punjab this is celebrated as Lohri. While in Gujarat, this is simply known as Uttarayan.  Sankranti in the region of Bengal, this is celebrated as Ganga-Sagar Mela. In South Indian state like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana the festival is observed over three to five days. While it is Bhogi festival among