Ganesh Chaturthi (or Ganapati Chovati as we Konkanis call it) is THE celebration in our extended family home in Mumbai. During the five days of Ganapati, all pujas are performed as prescribed in the Puranas, including recitations from the Vedas. At the end of the fifth day, the murthy is consigned to the [...]
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Hanuman offering a tribute to Shri Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita; A carving from the Vijayanagar period on a boulder on Hemakuta, Hampi. (see more from Hampi below)
shri ramachandracharanau manasa smaraami
shri ramachandracharanau vachasa gruNaami
shri ramachandracharanau SHirasa namaami
shri ramachandracharanau SHaranam prapadhyae
On Rama’s feet I meditate
With words I praise
With lowered head I pray
At Rama’s [...]
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May the Lights
Guide you to
Lead an Inspiring Life.
Wishing you Good Health, and
Success in the New Year!
Happy Deepavali!
M&A
(now lets light some firecrackers!)
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Last week we enjoyed a shaadi in the family. It was a magnificent production over four days, amidst the beautiful rolling hills of upstate South Carolina. And yes, it was a respite from the Fall here, to greenery, well manicured, lush lawns and Southern hospitality.
And what a great occasion for a family reunion! [...]
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Wishing you all a Wonderful Dassara
All year around,
We are blessed by
Devi’s Grace!
M&A
(murthy of Kamakshi, a form of Durga Devi at the Ramnathi Devasthan in Ponda, Goa.)
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On Ganesh Chaturthi
Wishing you all
A Blessed Ganesha’s Grace!
M&A
Notes are excerpted from my just released book, Prarthana: A Book of Hindu Psalms;
© Arun Shanbhag 2007
Ganesha Stotram – Hymn to Ganesha
The visage of Ganesha (or Ganapati) is easily recognizable as the elephant-headed God of Knowledge and Wisdom. A Ganesha murti can be found in the home [...]
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Over the last several weeks I have found scores of excellent Indian Food Blogs. These are not written by celebrity chefs, but by regular, albeit very talented women cooking everyday meals at home for their families. And many are based in the US and use locally available ingredients. The collection is truly [...]
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Wishing you all a
Joyous & Enlightening Gokulashtami!
M&A
Notes are excerpted from my upcoming book, Prarthana: A Book of Hindu Psalms;
© Arun Shanbhag 2007
Krishna Vandana – Tribute to Krishna,
Krishna is the most beloved of Hindu Gods and a popular avataar of Vishnu, the eternal soul of the Universe. While other incarnations of Vishnu crystallize divine traits [...]
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Massachusetts State House Rotunda, Dec 2006
Celebrating Ugadi!
Wishing You All
A Wonderful New Year!
M&A
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To Surya, the Sun God as he starts his northerly trek
Grace us with Warmth and Light
Happy Sankranti to All!
tiil gool ghya, goad goad bola!
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