Faith
Saint Vallalar, in his Deivamanimalai, praises Lord Muruga of Kanda Kottam in Chennai. He hails Muruga as the One who has a flag with the emblem of a rooster. In Kandapuranam, written by Kachiappa Sivachariar, there is a verse which gives the entire story of Muruga in one verse, and in this verse, there is a reference to Muruga’s flag, said M.A. Manickavelu in a discourse. Kandapuranam talks of all the six abodes of Muruga. Of these, Thiruchendur is associated with the asura Soorapadman. It was
Faith
Mantras recited during weddings are full of meaning and hold valuable lessons for us, said V.S. Karunakarachariar in a discourse. One mantra, which is recited during the Sesha homa, shows how the couple must value each other as gifts that have come to them through penance. A good marriage is indeed a boon and it is best to begin with one’s best foot forward, and that is what the recitation of the mantra, in fact, aims at. The mantra is to be recited by the bride first. She must say that she has
Other States
Bishwanath Ghosh People living near the historic St. John’s Church think nothing of throwing garbage into the compound
History & Culture
Remembering Ajanta Scholar Prof. Walter Spink (1928-2019)
Job Thomas The academic world has lost someone who for over 60 years delved into every detail of the Ajanta caves