Today is Thai Poosam, the full moon day of the Tamil month ‘Thai’. This day is special to Bhagwān Shanmukhā (Kārtikeyā). So I have chosen to narrate the story of a scholar-saint who gained name and fame due to the abundant shower of blessings of Kārtikeyā. Kumaran, was born in 1625 CE to Shanmuga Sikhāmani […]
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This is a story which forms the part of the Legend of Sri Kamakshi Devi at Kanchipuram. Read to know more…
The story of how Devi Kamakshi came to reside in Kanchipuram. Read to know more…
This is the story of Ganesha’s manifestation as Mayureshwar in the Treta Yuga to kill and Asura. Read to know more…
This is a beautiful episode narrated in the Srimad Bhagavatham. This is about how the two sons of Kubera were cursed and later were relieved of the curse by Sri Krishna’s Grace. Read to know more…
This is the legend of Sri Kamakshi Devi of Mangadu. How She came here is an interesting legend. Read on to find out…
This is a story from Mahakavi Kalidasa’s poem Raghuvamsha – the story of one of the ancestors of Shri Rama. Read to know more…
On this World Storytelling day with the theme ‘Deep Waters’ here is a lesser known story from Srimad Bhagavatham – that of how Shri Krishna acquired his conch Panchajanya. Read to know more…
This is Part 2 of the story of Pattinathaar. Please read Part 1 and continue reading the story of this great saint…
This is a story of a Siddha by name Pattinathaar who lived in the 9th Century. He was a devotee of Lord Shiva. How he turned from a millionaire to a mendicant is a fascinating story. Read on to find out…