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Mahishi Samhara Moorthy: Lord Ayyappa’s triumphant victory and timeless dharmic meaning
Lord Ayyappa’s title “MAHISHI SAMHARA MOORTHY” commemorates the defeat of Mahishi, the buffalo-headed asura whose tyranny endangered the Devas and humanity. Rooted in puranic narratives, Ayyappa’s unique birth as Hariharaputra—born of Shiva and Vishnu’s Mohini—fulfills the precise conditions to vanquish her. The story is preserved in living traditions such as the Petta Thullal at Erumely…
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Sabarimala Gold Case Shockwave: SIT Arrests Former Travancore Devaswom Board Chief, Deepening Probe
The SIT has arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board president N. Vasu in the Sabarimala temple gold case, marking a pivotal step in the probe into missing gold from the 2019 idol refurbishing process. The action signals intensified accountability and renewed attention to chain-of-custody in temple administration. For devotees, the news blends concern with hope that…
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Makarajyothi 2026: Sacred Makara Jyoti Darshanam at Sabarimala on January 14, Makara Sankranti
Makarajyothi 2026 falls on January 14, coinciding with Makara Sankranti and the revered Makara Jyoti Darshanam near the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. The week-long observance culminates at dusk, when devotees focus on the hills beyond Sabarimala as temple deeparadhana resonates with collective chants. Rooted in Makara Sankramana, it marks the close of the Mandala–Makaravilakku season and…