The Sacred Bath, Abhishekam

Have you ever wondered about the purpose of the sacred bath, abhishekam, to God? The ingredients used in this bath are generally five-fold: milk, curd, ghee, honey, and fresh fruits. It is not the typical soap and shampoo that

Swamiji visits Thirumala Sri Srinivasa

The aim of any government body is to facilitate the basic needs of people, provide security and aid in the holistic growth of society. Ultimately, the government must not allow anyone or anything to hinder the overall well-being of

The Fire and The Flowers

Both fire and flowers are used extensively in temples. There are two primary events utilizing them in Lord’s service:  ho:mam and va:hana se:va. The role of fire in Ho:mam Ho:mam is the

Qualified Coexistence

Every responsible citizen of the world must learn to coexist peacefully. It does not matter how different one is from another, everyone must live on the same land and breath the same air. Unless we all learn to co-exist