India
BY SUTAPA DAS - 25.9 2022
The holy River Ganga, descending from the transcendent realm and flowing through modern-day India, is a divine haven. I recently journeyed there to disperse the ashes of two spiritual luminaries; a final farewell to these outstanding souls who molded my...Read more...
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How Narendra Modi is invoking old civilisational spirit to build new, aspirational India
By David Frawley - 20.9 2022
New India can be a new light for humanity, not just at political or economic levels, but also at a civilisational level extending to a universal vision says Dr David...Read more...
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By editor - 19.9 2022
Ayodhya also known as Saket, is an ancient city of India, birthplace of Lord Rama and setting of the epic Ramayana. It is adjacent to Faizabad city at the south end in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya...Read more...
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By editor - 8.9 2022
India, with her rich past, is home to numerous palaces; each one special in their own ways. Have you been to any of these palaces and seen up close and personal how the royals used to live back in the days? Great if you have and if you haven’t, this list will help...Read more...
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WORLD’S LARGEST HINDU TEMPLE - TEMPLE OF THE VEDIC PLANETARIUM AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT
PRECIOUS RONGMEI, TIMESOFINDIA.COM - 6.9 2022
India is no stranger to architectural wonders. Rock-cut temples, cave temples, traditionally designed temples, all these have managed to...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 25.8 2022
A five-part study of Lord Nrsimhadeva by Dhruva dasa, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar - Orissa Review, 2009.
Atop the Historic Pillar
After a side trip to the ancient Varaha Narasimha cave/temple, we followed an adjacent stream bed to the Ugra Stambha and the...Read more...
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By Kumari Kunti Sherreitt - 22.8 2022
ISKCON Nepal devotees (left) including Patri Das with the Prime Minister of Nepal, Sri Yogi Adityanath Maharaj (center) and staff (far right)
This month the ISKCON Nepal devotees have met two important dignitaries through their outreach efforts:...Read more...
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By Ramai Swami - 10.8 2022
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“Shri Nityananda Prabhu is the topmost branch of the indestructible tree of eternal love of Godhead, Shri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. I offer my respectful obeisances to all the sub-branches of that topmost branch.”
Gauridasa Pandit is one of...Read more...
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All India Padayatra restarts preaching journey after char dhama yatra
By Acarya dasa, All India Padayatra leader - 9.8 2022
The All India padayatris started their char dhama yatra from Haridwar on May 10, 2022, heading for Badrinath dhama via Joshimath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and lastly...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 8.8 2022
Excerpt from a paper by Dominik Wujastyk on the famed Sarasvati Mahal Library.
A visitor to the Indian city of Thanjavur finds two great cultural monuments. The first is the Temple of Brihadisvara, one of the most magnificent temples in India. The temple was...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 4.8 2022
The last in a presentation of the temples of Central Java.
On the outside-facing walls of the central cella of Lord Brahma's temple at Prambanan are a number of relief panels that portray 27 groups of Brahman holy men, or rishis. Scholars have concluded...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 2.8 2022
The third in a presentation of Central Java temples.
Along with the magnificent temple artifacts found in Central Java, the sculptures at Angkor Wat offer an amazing visual record of many famous transcendental pastimes. The Churning of the Milk Ocean is one such...Read more...
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By Radharaman das - 2.8 2022
My dear Maharaji’s, Prabhuji’s and Mataji’s Please accept my most humble obeisnaces! All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
By all your prayers, active support, we all were able to get 3,600 square feet land where Srila Prabhupada apperaed 175 years...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 1.8 2022
The Shiva Temple
The second in a presentation of the Hindu temples of Central Java.
The Shiva temple is the only structure at Prambanan that has entrance ways opening to all four cardinal directions. The doorway that faces east leads into the shrine's central...Read more...
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By editor - 1.8 2022
By Acarya dasa (All India Padayatra leader)
The All India padayatris started the char dhama yatra from Haridwar on May 10, 2022. We had darshan of Hari ki paudi at Haridwar and Sapta rishi ghat and, of course, a holy dip in mother Ganges. The next day we moved ahead...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 23.7 2022
Kurukshetra Battlefield Scene
The last, from "A Tour in the Punjab", a report by Alexander Cunningham, published in Calcutta (1882) for the Archaeological Survey of India.
Pulwal, 3 miles to the south-east of Thanesar, on the Aughvati River,...Read more...
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By editor - 20.7 2022
Monsoon season in India is called Varsha Ritu. It continues throughout July and August. During the summer season the vata and pitta doshas become aggravated, which can cause various diseases and conditions in the rainy season. Our food, lifestyle and care should help in...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 15.7 2022
Saraswati Tank, Pehowa, Kurukshetra
From "A Tour in the Punjab", a report by Alexander Cunningham, published in Calcutta (1882) for the Archaeological Survey of India.
Godali. — Apagi Tirath. From this name I conclude that Godali...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 15.7 2022
An ocean of devotees bid adieu to Lord Jagannath, his elder brother god Balabhadra and sister goddess Subhadra on the occasion of Bahuda Yatra, as the Deities ended their vacation at Gundicha Temple and headed towards Jagannath Temple in their chariots...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 15.7 2022
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and goddess Subhadra sported huge quantities of gold ornaments on Their chariots, marking Suna Besha (golden attire) at Puri on Sunday. Suna Besha is a key annual festival, usually observed a day after Bahuda Yatra, WHICH...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 15.7 2022
Pilgrimage to four holy dhamas in the Himalayas.
The final stop on our Char-dhama pilgrimage is the transcendental abode of Badrinath, home of the Lord in His Visnu form of Badri-Narayana. Leaving Kedarnath, the third stop on the Char-dhama route, one retreat...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 14.7 2022
Silver drachm of King of Harshavardhana of Thanesvar (ancient Kurukshetra), c. 647 C.E.
From "A Tour in the Punjab", a report by Alexander Cunningham, published in Calcutta (1882) for the Archaeological Survey of India.
In the following list of the...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 11.7 2022
Pilgrimage to four holy dhamas in the Himalayas.
Following yesterday's publication of the Char-dhama, we realized that contrary to our intention to present the dhamas in the order one would visit them on pilgrimage, we reversed the order of Yamunotri and...Read more...
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BY: SUN STAFF - 8.7 2022
Pilgrimage to four holy dhamas in the Himalayas.
The sacred shrine of Gangotri dhama is the first of the four Char-dhamas to be visited on pilgrimage. Located 99 kilometres form Uttarkashi, it is situated at an altitude of 10,500 ft. and marks the source of the...Read more...
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