Introduction to Guruvayoor Guruvayoor is a thriving township in the Thrissur district of Kerala, South India, renowned as the "Dwarka of South India." The chief deity worshipped here is Guruvayoorappan, a…
Pandharpur and the Chandrabhaga River Pandharpur, an important pilgrimage city in Maharashtra, is located on the banks of the Bhimā river, also known as the Chandrabhāgā due to its crescent…
Devaki and Rukmini's Wish At the end of Dwapara Yuga, Krishna's mother, Devaki, and His wife, Rukmini, expressed a deep desire to witness and enjoy Krishna's childhood pranks once more.…
The Journey of Two Brahmins Once there were two Brahmins from Vidyanagara in South India who decided to embark on a pilgrimage to various holy places in Northern India. After…
The story of Gauranga (Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu) and the washerman is a beautiful example of the transformative power of devotion and the chanting of the holy names. The Encounter One day,…
Vallabhacharya’s Verse “Braje Vasantam Navaneta Chauram, Brajagananam Vasanaika Charam Aneka Janmarjita Papa Chauram Chauragraganyam Purusam Namami Meaning: Beware, residents of Gokul! A dangerous thief has snuck into Braj. What does this thief…
The small deity of Sri Shyamsundar was given to Shyamananda Prabhu by Srimati Radharani herself. The legend goes as follows: Early Life and Initiation Srila Shyamananda Prabhu was born with…
Introduction In the south of India, many great devotees have appeared to spread the glories of the Lord. Among them, Sri Ramanujacharya is perhaps the most famous. However, just before Ramanuja,…
Introduction Imli Tala in Vrindavan is a place steeped in spiritual and historical significance, especially within the context of the divine love between Radha and Krishna. The name "Imli Tala" translates…
Once upon a time, Jatila, the mother-in-law of Srimati Radhika, forbade Her to perform Her customary Surya puja at the distant Surya Kunda, concerned that her daughter-in-law was spending too…