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Vishakha Nakshatra Mantra
The Vishakha Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic invocation to Indragni, the combined form of Indra and Agni. This guide sets out the beej and Gayatri forms, their meaning, classical b
Muthukumaran SelvarajRemedies & MantrasSatyanarayan Katha: The Complete Guide to This Sacred Hindu Ritual
Origin, five Adhyayas, puja vidhi, and the traditional occasions on which Hindu families recite the Satyanarayan Katha — a complete handbook for devotees at home and abroad.
Chidambaram VelayudhamFestivalsNarada Jayanti 2026: The Divine Sage Who Connects Heaven and Earth
Narada Jayanti 2026 falls on Saturday, 2 May. A guide to the date, tithi, legends of Devarishi Narada, his bond with Lord Vishnu, and how tradition observes the day.
Padmavathi NarasimhanHomas & RitualsUttarabhadrapada Nakshatra Mantra
The traditional nama mantra of Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra, addressed to Ahirbudhnya, with its meaning, classical background and the method of japa prescribed in practice.
Vaidyanathan SubramanianHomas & RitualsUttara Phalguni Nakshatra Mantra
The Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Mantra is the Vedic nama mantra of Aryaman, the Aditya who presides over this star. Tradition preserves it for aligning the chanter with the nakshatra’s themes
Vaidyanathan SubramanianFestivals2026 Vaishakha Purnima: Date, Timings, Rituals & Spiritual Significance
Vaishakha Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, 1 May. This guide covers the tithi timings, muhurtas, traditional observances, and why the day is held as Kurma Jayanti and Buddha Purnima.
Saraswathi VenkataramanFestivals2026 Buddha Purnima: The Triple Blessed Full Moon
Date, tithi timings, the triple blessing of birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana, and how tradition observes Vaishakha Purnima at home.
Padmavathi NarasimhanHomas & RitualsSwati Nakshatra Mantra
The traditional beej and Vayu mantras associated with Swati, the fifteenth lunar mansion ruled by Rahu and presided over by Lord Vayu, with their meaning, scriptural setting and method of ja
Chidambaram VelayudhamHomas & RitualsShravana Nakshatra Mantra
The classical nama-mantra of Lord Vishnu, Devata of the twenty-second lunar mansion. Tradition prescribes Om Vishnave Namah for those born under Shravana (Thiruvonam) and for balancing the M
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