Adopting a Kula Devata - An upcoming trend

A kula devata as we commonly know, is a deity who is specific to your bloodline.

An Englishman is worshiped here ! - Penang Poomarathammal Jala Samadhi Temple

Poomarathammal temple is located in Gelugor,Penang

Medha Suktam - Vedic Way to Supreme Intelligence

Medha Suktam by my Whatsapp Veda Learner Shravanthi

Medha Suktam is part of the Taittiriya Aranyaka ( forest treaty ) of the Yajur Veda - the portions of the Vedas traditionally learnt in the forest regions. Recitation of this Suktam will raise one's intellect phenomenally.

It finds place in the 10th Prashna,41st Anuvaka.

Medha refers to the power of retention of memory.The deity who presides this dimension is Medha Devi

Is He worth the Mockery ? Seafield Mariamman 'Dey' Troll

  Who would have guessed that this gentleman would steal the limelight in social media.Well, he has - that too as a troll material.

Hiranyagarbha Linga - This Photo Confers Blessings and Healing Wherever Placed !

Hiranyagarbha Lingam

Simple Kala Bhairava ritual for time management

24 hours a day is barely sufficient for many who are braving the cobwebs within the urban matrix.

Muniswaran and Karuppar mentioned in Vedas

A common misconception regarding the worship of guardian deities is their crude absence from the Vedas,hence their reference as 'non-vedic' deities.

Shivopasana Mantra Meaning - Mahanarayana Upanishad Yajur Veda

Shiva upasana ( shivopasana ) mantra from Krishna Yajur Veda @ Lyrics with meanings ( without svara indications )

What is a Suktam ?

In the Vedas,we come across hymns which we refer to as 'Suktams'.Suktam comes from the root sounds - Su - SusHTu ( which means superb ) , and Uktam ( which means utterance ).

Mantrapushpam decoded - Secrets of 5 Elements From Vedas

Video : Mantrapushpam recitation by my Whatsapp Veda learner

Mantra Pushpam is part of the Krshna Yajur Veda,Taittiiriya Shaakha. You would have heard its recitation in temple pujas and rituals.

Types of Temple in Hinduism

Let's look at the four types of temples as per the Hindu culture.

Narayana Upanishad ; Vaishnavism In a Nutshell

Narayana Upanishad of the Krishna Yajur Veda holds a very unique position in the Vedic lore.

Shiva is selfish !

SELFISHNESS is the ultimate truth - To grasp this truth,you must be mature enough...

Why is Yama referred to as the Son of Sun ?

 What's roasting ? Hey, it's the God of Death - Yama !