Guruvayur Ekadashi: Date, Significance, Rules, Story & Devotional Traditions
Why Guruvayur Ekadashi 2025 Is One of Kerala’s Most Auspicious Days for Vishnu Devotees Introduction to Guruvayur Ekadashi Guruvayur Ekadashi is among the most sacred and spiritually powerful festivals celebrated at the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala. Observed on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Vrischikam (November–December), this holy...
Narayaneeyam Dasakam 40
Salvation of Putana Bhattathiri depicts Poothana Moksha in the Fortieth Dashakam of Narayaneeyam. In her search for Krishna, Puthana slaughtered numerous children. She finally arrived in Gokula. There, she tried to kill Little Krishna under the guise of nursing him. However while she was nursing him, Lord Krishna sucked...
Ancient Wisdom, Timeless Beauty: Skincare Secrets That Still Work
Explore Age-Old Rituals and Natural Remedies That Continue to Inspire Modern Skincare By Surya Pillai The Wisdom Beneath the Glow Ancient Wisdom, Timeless Beauty: Skincare Secrets That Still Work remind us that radiant skin is not a modern invention—it’s a legacy. Long before sleek serums and bottled elixirs filled...
Timeless Hair Care Rituals for the Modern Woman
By Surya Pillai We live in a time and era of chemical-infused shampoos, heat styling and overnight-hair-fixing solutions that it is easy to forget that our grandmothers once possessed the kind of thick and lustrous hair that we can only see in commercials. Their secret was, however, not due...
From Traditions to Trends: The Comeback of Ancient Beauty Rituals
By Surya Pillai Whenever I pick up a jar of contemporary skin care cream or read the schedules of beauty influencers on the Internet, I tend to ask myself, is this not something we have seen before? The sleek packaging and the scientific names might be new, but the...
Narayaneeyam Dasakam 39
Glory of Vishnu’s Cosmic Form Dashakam 39 of Narayaneeyam is a lovely commemoration of the divine birth of Lord Krishna — the Supreme Being taking a human form — and depicts the scene where Loka Maya announces to the tyrant Kamsa the prophecy of his downfall. भवन्तमयमुद्वहन् यदुकुलोद्वहो निस्सरन्...
From Stress to Stillness: A Practical 10-Step Roadmap to Building a Daily Meditation Habit
Discover How to Transform Your Mind and Reduce Anxiety with This 10-Step Guide to Building a Sustainable Meditation Practice Introduction to Meditation: The Path from Stress to Stillness In today’s fast-paced world, where constant stimulation and pressure often lead to burnout, many are asking: How can I move from...
Desk Yoga for Bone Health: Simple Moves for Office Workers
By Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Author, Columnist, Founder (Akshar Yoga Kendraa) In the presence of increased requirements of office life, the body tends to be in a prolonged state of immobility which silently affects bone strength as well as posture. A simple yoga exercise at the office can be a...
The Science Behind Sindoor and Bindi – Ancient Traditions with Modern Relevance
Sindoor and Bindi: Unveiling the Ancient Science Behind Beauty, Wellness, and Spiritual Balance By Surya Pillai October 22, 2025: Most of us consider sindoor and bindi as the symbols of Indian culture, marriage and tradition when we think about them. However, there is much more to them than meets...
Narayaneeyam Dashakam 38
Incarnation of Krishna आनन्दरूप भगवन्नयि तेऽवतारे प्राप्ते प्रदीप्तभवदङ्गनिरीयमाणै: । कान्तिव्रजैरिव घनाघनमण्डलैर्द्या- मावृण्वती विरुरुचे किल वर्षवेला ॥१॥ aananda ruupa bhagavannayi te(a)vataare praapte pradiipta bhavadanganiriiyamaaNaiH | kaantivrajairiva ghanaaghanamaNDalairdyaamaavR^ iNvatii viruruche kila varShavelaa ||1|| The whole world appeared to be in preparation as the time of the divine descent of the Lord...