Category: Vishnu Perumal

Garuda Gamana Tava: A Divine Hymn to Lord Maha Vishnu

The “Garuda Gamana Tava” is a soul-stirring devotional hymn composed by Jagadguru Sri Bharathi Tirtha Mahaswamiji, the 36th Peethadhipathi of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Known for its rhythmic beauty and profound simplicity, this kirtan is a prayer of total surrender (Saranagati). In this hymn, the devotee pleads with Lord Vishnu to reside in their heart…
Arulmigu Parthasarathy Perumal Temple, Thiruvallikeni (Triplicane)

[su_note note_color=”#ffe0b5″ radius=”8″]My Experience at the Temple: Having visited the Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple three times, once with a friend and twice with my wife. I have gathered several insights for fellow devotees. My last visit was on 04.10.2025. The early morning atmosphere, combined with the world-renowned Sakkarai Pongal prasadam and the unique sight of the…
26 Ekadashis and Their Stories: A Complete Guide

Ekadashi is one of the most sacred fasting days observed by Hindus. Occurring twice every lunar month—on the 11th day of the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) moon—Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious for spiritual growth, self-purification, and devotion to Lord Vishnu. There are 26 Ekadashis in a year, each with its own unique…
Thiruneermalai Neervanna Perumal Temple

[su_table responsive=”yes”] Moolavar (Main Deity) Neervannar (Standing form), Ranganathar (Reclining form), Ulagalanda Perumal (Trivikrama), Bala Narasimhar (Child form of Narasimha) Thayar (Goddess) Animamalar Mangai, Ranganayaki Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree) Vepalai Tree Theerthams (Sacred Tanks) Siddha, Sorna, Karunya Theertham, Seera Pushkarini Agama / Pooja Vaikhanasa Agama Puranic Name Neermalai, Thoyathrigiri Location Thiruneermalai, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu…
Shree Murthy Muktinath Temple, Nepal

Muktinath: The Lord of Salvation [su_table responsive=”yes”] Pilgrimage Site Shree Murthy Shree Devi Temple, Muktinath Main Deity/Utsava Murti Shree Murthy, Mukti Narayanan Consort Shree Devi Nachiyar Puranic Name Tiruchalagramam Teertham Chakra Teertham, Gandaki River Vimana Kanaka Vimanam Divine Name Shree Devi Nachiyar Sametha Shree Moorthiye Namaha: Mangalasasanam Thirumangai Azhwar, Periyazhwar Village Salagramam [Muktinath] District Mustang…
Thiruvedanthai Nitya Kalyana Perumal Temple

Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple: Where Divine Weddings Happen Daily Located along the scenic East Coast Road near Chennai, the Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple in Tiruvidandhai, Tamil Nadu, is a sacred destination where divine marriages are celebrated every single day. As one of the 108 Divya Desams revered by Vaishnavites, this ancient temple is known for…
Arulmigu Devanathaswamy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram

Thiruvanthipuram Devanatha Perumal Temple [su_table responsive=”yes”] Holy Place Arulmigu Devanatha Perumal Temple, Thiruvanthipuram Moolavar (Main Deity) Devanathar Utsavar (Processional Deity) Achuthan Amman/Thayar (Consort) Sengamalam Sthala Viruksham (Sacred Tree) Vilvam Theertham (Holy Water) Garuda Theertham Puranic Name Thiruvayeendrapuram Village Thiruvanthipuram District Cuddalore [/su_table] Even though it’s quite a distance from Chennai, Thiruvanthipuram Devanatha Perumal Temple is…
Nava Tirupathi Temples

Nava Tirupathi Sthalams Like the Navagriha Sthalams in the Chola country, the Nava Tirupati in the Pandya country are also considered as Navagriha Sthalams. They are, Srivaikuntam – Sun Sthalam Varagunamangai (Natham) – Moon Sthalam Thirukkolur – Mars Sthalam Thirupuliyangudi – Mercury Sthalam Azhwar Thirunagari – Guru Sthalam Thenthiruperai – Sukran Sthalam Perungulam – Saturn…
History of Krishna Jayanthi [Janmashtami/Gokulashtami] Festival

Krishna Jayanthi: The Birth of a Festival Krishna Jayanthi, also known as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is a major religious observance for Vaishnavas, devotees of Vishnu. The festival is marked by fasting, prayers, singing, dancing, and the decoration of homes…
History of Tirupati Balaji Temple – Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams The Tirupati temple is located on the seventh of the Tirumala Hills, 853m above sea level, hence earning it the name ‘Temple of Seven Hills’. The seven hills named Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrushabhadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri, are part of the Seshachalam range. The Tirumala Hills are part of Seshachalam Hills range.…
Hara Sabha Vimochana Perumal Temple, Kandiyur

Thirukandiyur Sri Hara Saaba Vimochana Perumaal Temple [su_table responsive=”yes”] Location Arulmigu Hara Sabha Vimochana Perumal Temple Main Deity Hara Sabha Vimochana Perumal, Palinadhan, Kamalanadhan, Prugunadhan Presiding Deity Kamala Nadhan Goddess Sri Kamalavalli Thayar Theertham Kamala Pushkarani (Padma Theertham), Kapala Pushkarani (Katha Theertham) Agama Vaikanasa Purana Name Kandan Sedthiram, Panja Kamala Sedthiram Village Kandiyur District Thanjavur…
Uppiliappan Temple Thirunageswaram – History, Timings & Address

Uppiliappan Temple Thirunageswaram Narada’s Prayer to Brahma Once Narada prayed to Brahma to enlighten him on the history and greatness of the holy Markandeya kshetra that will also be for the benefit of humanity. On hearing this, Brahma gladly started narrating the greatness of Tiruvinnagar and its presiding deity. whose glory can not be described…
Chidambaram Govindaraja Perumal Temple [Thiruchitrakoodam]

Thiruchithirakoodam Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple [su_table responsive=”yes”] Name of the Temple Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple (Thiruchitrakoodam) – Divya Desam Moolavar Govindarajar (Parthasarathy, son of Chakaravarthy) Urchavar Devathidevan Amman Pundareekavalli Theertham 12 theerthams Agama/pooja Vaikhanasa Purana name Thiruchithirakoodam Place Chidambaram District Kadalur [/su_table] Govindaraja Perumal Temple in Chidambaram Once upon a time in Kailaya, God…
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam T Nagar – Sri Balaji Temple

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Information Centre Sri Balaji Temple, T. Nagar Shree Balaji Temple located in the Venkatnarayana Road is a famous temple. The presiding deities in this temple are Lord Venkateshwara and his consort Alamelu Mangai. Both are worshipped at one place. About Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Temple in T.Nagar On entering the temple complex, one…
Birth of Lord Krishna – Lord Krishna Stories

Birth of Lord Krishna Some of you may have celebrated the festival of Krishna (or Krushna) Janmashtami before. It usually falls somewhere in the month of August each year. Krishna Janmashtami is the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birthday. Lord Krishna is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Let us read here the story of Lord…
Sri Venkatesa Mangalasasanam Lyrics in English

Shree Venkatesha Mangalashasanam śriyaḥ kāntāya kalyāṇanidhaye nidhayearthinām | śrīveṅkaṭa nivāsāya śrīnivāsāya maṅgaḻam ‖ 1 ‖ lakśhmī savibhramāloka subhrū vibhrama chakśhuśhe | chakśhuśhe sarvalokānāṃ veṅkaṭeśāya maṅgaḻam ‖ 2 ‖ śrīveṅkaṭādri śṛṅgāgra maṅgaḻābharaṇāṅghraye | maṅgaḻānāṃ nivāsāya śrīnivāsāya maṅgaḻam ‖ 3 ‖ sarvāvaya saundarya sampadā sarvachetasām | sadā sammohanāyāstu veṅkaṭeśāya maṅgaḻam ‖ 4 ‖ nityāya niravadyāya satyānanda…