Posts by: Manjunath N

Mahdhavendra-puri

Sri Madhavendra Puri

Very little is known about the early years of Madhavendra Puri, who appeared in the 14th century. During Nityananda Prabhu’s tour of all...

Isvara-puri

Sri Ishvara Puri

Sri Ishvara Puri appeared in this world on the full moon day of the month of Jyestha. He served his guru, Sri Madhavendra Puri, very...

Makara Sankranthi

Makar Sankranti – heralding the arrival of Spring

Makar Sankranti is an auspicious day and celebrated with much fanfare and festivities across India. It marks the arrival of the spring...

Advaita Acharya prayed to the Lord

Sri Advaita Acharya

Sri Advaita Acharya was born in 1434 in Nabagram, Bengal to Sri Kubera Pandit and Srimati Nabha devi. They were originally inhabitants of...

Soya Sabzi tasty

Veggie Meat is fast becoming a new food trend

Try out these veggie recipes if you want to change your diet from meat to vegetables, with the same experience of eating meat. There are...

sri jagannatha temple

Inside the Jagannath temple – a guided tour

Here is an excellent guide to your visit to the Jagannath temple, with all the useful information about this historical temple. The...

puri temple

Nine incredible facts about Puri Jagannath temple

Here are some amazing facts about Puri Jagannath temple which will leave you dumbfounded as they have no logical explanation. All over the...

panakram kosambari

Sri Rama Navami Recipes

Would you like to know how to prepare Panakam and Kosambari, the popular prasadam served on Rama Navami? Here are the recipes. ...

Azhwar

Nammalwar in whose Honor Vaikuntha Ekadashi is Celebrated

This article is on the life of Nammalwar, a great devotee of Lord Vishnu and how Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival is related to him. Nammalwar...

Holi

Unique Lathmar Holi tradition in Nandagram and Barsana

A festival where men sing provocative songs and get “beaten” by women with lathis. In the Holi tradition which is unique to Nandagram...

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Yoga-pitha: The birth site of Sri Chaitanya

Here is an article with details about the birthplace of Lord Sri Chaitanya who appeared at Sridham Mayapur over 500 years ago. The temple...

great vegetarians

Famous Vegetarians

Be a vegetarian and save animals… An interesting article about some celebrities who were vegetarians. It is commonly heard that being...