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Why Do Hindus Break a Coconut Before Pooja?
The Coconut Who Compared Himself to Lord Shiva — A Simple Spiritual Story Once upon a time, a coconut sat proudly in a temple basket, waiting to be offered during a pooja. Looking at his three dark marks and rough fibers, he thought,“I look just like Lord Shiva! I must be as great as Him.” At that moment, Lord Shiva appeared with a gentle smile. “So you believe you are like me?” Shiva asked. “Yes,” said the coconut proudly. “I have three eyes like you, hair like you, and wate
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Satyam Shivam Sundaram: The Role of a Guru in Spiritual Life
A Guru is more than a teacher—they are a guide, protector, and bridge to the divine.
Rahul Pandey
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Departing for Yatra and Returning Home
Ayyappa devotees follow sacred rituals before and after the pilgrimage, from preparing the Irumudi bag to offering pooja upon ret
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Nov 14, 20242 min read


Manikandan Swami(Third Pilgrimage)
Irumudi ritual for the third time is considered as "Manikandan Swami"
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Nov 13, 20241 min read


Sūrasaṃhāram - The Liberation of the Asuras: Overcoming Ego, Karma, and Maya on the Spiritual Path
Sūrasaṃhāram - The Liberation of the Asuras: Overcoming Ego, Karma, and Maya on the Spiritual Path
Virudh Swami
Nov 10, 20241 min read


Ayyappa Vratham - Journey of self-purification and inner sanctification
Tat Tvam Asi and Inner Divinity The phrase "Tat Tvam Asi," meaning "You are That," is a Mahāvākya (great saying) from the Chandogya...
Virudh Swami
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Ghee Preparation Information
Step-by-Step Ghee Preparation Gather the Ingredients : Start with unsalted (sweet) butter sticks . For making ghee, 2 lbs. of butter is...
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Sep 22, 20242 min read
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