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Photo credited to Google.  In Sanatana Dharma, the sacred lineage of Rishis and Acharyas , one radiant name shines timelessly, Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya was born during the Vaishakha Sukla Panchami in Kalady, Kerala, in the 8th century CE, around 788 CE, to a devout Nambudiri Brahmin family named Shivaguru and Aryamba, who were a devout and elderly couple, living a life rooted in prayer and selfless service. They had no children for many years and were longing for a child, they prayed earnestly to  Bhagavān  Shiva at the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur, seeking His blessing for a son. One night,  Bhagavān   Shiva appeared in their dream, offering a choice: A long-lived but ordinary son or A short-lived but brilliant son who would change the world, the couple chose the second option and thus, Shankara was born . So,  Sri Adi Shankaracharya  was not merely a child prodigy but an avatāra purusha , believed by ...

Every year on Govardhan we go to ISKCON temple for the Govardhan puja. The temple is beautifully decorated with strings of flowers and lights. So few may ask, What is a Govardhan puja? As you all know by now (if you have read my articles on Diwali ) that Diwali/ Deepavali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated and is celebrated for 5 days starting on the 13th day after the full moon or "Poornima" (is the word for full moon in Sanskrit). Day 1- Dhanteras. People worship Goddess Lakshmi ( Goddess of wealth) and Lord Kubera (God of wealth). Day 2 - On 14th day we celebrate Narak Chaturdashi or "Choti" Diwali which commemorates Lord Krishna and Satyabhama's victory over the demon king Narakasura. Day 3 - On 15th day which is Amavasya (or No moon day) we celebrate Diwali. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped everywhere.  Day 4 - On 16th day we celebrate Govardhan Puja and we worship Lord Krishna.  Day 5- On 17th day we celebrate Bhai Doo...

Hey, It’s Diwali time !!! 🪔🪔 Do check out my last year's article about how I celebrate this amazing dazzling festival every year 😍- https://sk-digilance.blogspot.com/2021/11/celebrating-dazzling-deepavali.html But to give you all some highlights, Diwali is one of my favorite festival where I do enjoy variety of homemade/ store bought lip smacking sweets and savories at least for few days during this festivities in-short a face full of sweets and a home full of diyas. 😋😋 One of the best part of Diwali is the way it can bring many people ( from North- South- East- West) together, often only at this time of year to share a feast together dressing in colorful traditional clothing with lights decorated both inside and outside of homes. Hope you all agree with me....🎆🎆 Deepavali or Diwali symbolizes "positivity" is a Sanskrit term - Deepa - Lamps (Preferably Clay) or lights Avali -  Row So, its "Row of lamps/ lights" symbolizing the vict...

Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, shanti rupena sangsthita Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, shakti rupena sangsthita Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, matri rupena sangsthita Yaa devi sarva bhuteshu, buddhi rupena sangsthita Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namaha 🙏🙏 May Goddess Durga Shower All Her Blessings on You And Your Family. HAPPY NAVRATRI! 

  It’s Diwali time !!!🎆🎆 I am enthusiastically waiting for Diwali, who doesn't? Time for all kinds of shopping and eating till our heart desires.    Whether we are heading out on a shopping spree to buy colorful clothes for entire family with lots of sales and discounts offered by various boutiques 👔👗 or eating huge variety of homemade/ store bought lip smacking sweets and savories 🍛🍚where at least for few days we have no restrictions on our diet and the food we eat. We could make healthy festive snacks but it definitely wouldn't have the same taste as traditional one (You know adding lots of Ghee/Butter and sugar while making sweets). Hope you all agree with me....😀 Some of my favorite Diwali sweets are - 1. "yummy" Jalebies  😋 ( Did you know "Jalebi" is the National sweet of India? It is prepared in every state and corner in India. ) 2. Kaju Katli (Made with Cashews - My kid calls it "Diamond" ♢ sweet due to its ...