On auspicious days, we make a conscious effort to connect with the Lord and accept his blessings when we stop and spend time at temples. And bhajans are essential for reawakening our inner selves. What do Bhajans mean? Dissecting the Core… Bhajans, which are devotional songs, are highly valued in many religious traditions and cultures,… Continue reading The Significance of Bhajans and Devotional Songs in Our
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The Significance of Bhajans and Devotional Songs in Our
The Essence of Divinity and Spirituality in Growing Kids
The Essence of Divinity and Spirituality in Growing Kids Akhanda Bhajans is a group of devotees who came together and have been organizing auspicious events of Akhanda Ayyappa Bhajans ever since its commencement. The team leverages Zoom to organize devotional songs and Bhajans in the glory of Lord Ayyappa. People from across the world… Continue reading The Essence of Divinity and Spirituality in Growing Kids
Journey of Akhanda Bhajans: How a small idea transformed into a Vision?
Akhanda Bhajan started as a small group of ardent devotees of Lord Ayyappa who got together at Swedesboro, New Jersey’s Sri Raja Ganapathi Temple (SRGT). Earlier, the monthly Ayyappa Bhajans and the yearly Sashtha Preethi puja at the temple were some of the most engaging events. Bringing devotees together to sing bhajans that… Continue reading Journey of Akhanda Bhajans: How a small idea transformed into a Vision?
Fact about Petta Thullal and Ayyappa Swami
Petta Thullal is a ceremonial dance performed to commemorate the triumph of good over evil. Lord Ayyappa’s glorious victory over the demon princess Mahishi signifies the beginning of the last leg of the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Each year, the Ambalapuzha team begins Petta Thullal first. There are more than 1,000 devoted members of the… Continue reading Fact about Petta Thullal and Ayyappa Swami
Mythological Facts on Lord Ayyappa & Sabarimala Temple
Story of Ayyapa Swami and his beloved devote “Chirakkal Mahadevan” an Elephant When Lord Ayyappa desires his devotees to come to Sabarimala and see him there, it covers all of the living objects, including animals. An Elephant, named Chirakkal Mahadevan, who was an ardent devotee of Lord Ayyappa went to Sabarimala along with his… Continue reading Mythological Facts on Lord Ayyappa & Sabarimala Temple
The Dharma Sastha & Eternal Celibate
Five Sastha Temples Let’s talk about some amazing facts about Lord Ayyappa Swami. One of the five Sastha Temples that were installed with His help, the Achankovil Sree Dharmasastha Temple was dedicated by Lord Parashurama. With His consorts Poorna and Pushkala on either side, the Lord is seated in Grihasthashramam in this image. At… Continue reading The Dharma Sastha & Eternal Celibate
Unique Posture of Lord Ayyappa
Unique Posture of Lord Ayyappa Uncovering the Spiritual Significance Lord Ayyappa is unique and very different from other Hindu Gods. Hindu Gods are usually installed in three common postures in temples worldwide – sitting, standing, or lying. Yoga asana, which distinguishes Ayyappa’s sitting position from that of other idols, is a type of posture. Yogasana… Continue reading Unique Posture of Lord Ayyappa
Sabarimala Historical Facts #2
Sabarimala Historical Facts #2 Traditional Path The traditional path from Erumely to Sannidhanam stretches about 61 km and is a test of endurance for any devotee. However, with Lord’s Blessings it turns into a smooth trek even for the old and weak ones. Click on the link below for details. https://sabarimala.tdb.org.in/node/191 Pamba Sadhya Pamba Vilakku… Continue reading Sabarimala Historical Facts #2
Sabarimala Historical Facts #1
Sabarimala Historical Facts #1 Thalappara Kotta Thalappara Kotta (Thalappara Fort) is located in the dense jungle which is the forming part of Sabarimala Poonkavanam and the ramparts are behind the present Forest Station at Plappilly. It is believed that Lord Ayyappa took rest here on his way to Sabarimala. The tribal chief had protected the… Continue reading Sabarimala Historical Facts #1