Tirumala will host twin observances on 30 April 2026 as Narasimha Jayanthitimed to Swathi Nakshatram in Vaishakhaand Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Jayanthi unfold in the Srivari temple tradition. The day is expected to feature Special Abhishekam to the Mula Murti, Veda parayanam, and devotional stotras that celebrate Sri Narasimha’s protective grace. Vengamamba’s legacy of poetry, harikatha,…

{ “title”: “The Two Wolves Within: A Science-Backed Dharmic Guide to Mastering Inner Conflict”, “content”: “ The widely circulated moral story often titled “Two Wolves” distills an enduring human reality: the inner contest between destructive impulses and ennobling virtues. Frequently framed as a Cherokee elder’s counsel to a child, the narrative’s force lies in its…

Puranic cosmology portrays the seven subterranean planetsAtala, Vitala, Sutala, Talātala, Mahātala, Rasātala and Pātāla (SB 5.24.7)as bila-svarga, exquisitely opulent realms that in some respects surpass even the Heavenly planets. Drawing on Srimad Bhagvatam (SB 5.24.8–10), this analysis explains why such wealth, refinement, and influence remain within the orbit of time and karma, and thus cannot…

{ “title”: “Pocahontas, Conversion, and Empire: Unmasking Myth, Missionary Zeal, and Colonial Power”, “content”: “ Few episodes illuminate the entanglement of Christian conversion, imperial competition, and national mythmaking as sharply as the story commonly told about Pocahontas. Read against charters, company directives, and colonial correspondence, this narrative reveals how evangelization, resource extraction, and propaganda worked…

Upadanakarana (Upadana Karana) explains the material cause at the heart of Hindu philosophy, using clear examples such as clay and pots or gold and jewels. Advaita highlights Brahman as both efficient and material cause, while Samkhya, Nyaya–Vaisheshika, Vishishtadvaita, and Dvaita offer complementary frameworks. Jainism’s nimitta–upadana distinction and Buddhism’s emphasis on conditionality enrich a plural conversation…

Friday, October 17, 2025 features Krishna Paksha Ekadashi until 1:18 PM, then transitions to Krishna Paksha Dwadashi. The day emphasizes restraint and reflection, with many devotees observing Ekadashi fasts and enhanced sadhana. Parana (fast-breaking) is generally performed on Dwadashi after sunrise and after Ekadashi has concluded, which will typically place parana on October 18 this…