Here are simple and easy to perform remedies for some of the most commonly known planetary doshas. Read More  

The purana behind Chandragrahanam:

The Devas and Asuras together churned the Paarkkadal to obtain the divine nectar – Amrutham. Once the Amrutham appeared, the asuras snatched it away. To get back the Amrutham for the Devas, Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini (Enchantress). Seeing her, the Asuras were entranced and she took away the Amrutham from them saying that, she would distribute it equally among them, tricked them and started distributing it equally among the Devas. But Rahu, a demon realized that they were being tricked and sat between two Devas – Chandra and Surya. Without realizin... Read More  

 

Most Hindus observe fasting on the day of Chandra Grahan. The temples usually remain closed during the whole period of Grahan. When asked about what is to be done during Grahan, a Purohit told me the following:

*Avoid outside food during Grahan and as well as the whole day.Perform ritual bath, Puja, Japam, havan and all other rituals only after Grahan Moksha Kaala (the time when grahan/eclipse is released).

* Avoid eating during the time of Grahana.

* Avoid eating the food which is cooked before Grahan. Take the food which is cooked after Grahan. People can eat the food that is prev... Read More  

The Aditya Hridayama is a sacred hymn taught by Rishi Agastya to Lord Rama before the final battle with Ravana. It is said that Rama was feeling exhausted by the strain of the prolonged battle whereas Ravana was as energetic as ever, thanks to the pot of nectar hidden in his belly. Lord Agastya tells Rama to chant the hymn while meditating on the heart of the Sun to regain his sagging spirit. Lord Rama gains victory over Ravana in the battle that ensued.

The benefits of chanting the Aditya Hridayam are: victory over external enemies (foes) and internal enemies (weaknesses such as lust, anger, jealousy etc.), long life and good health, destruction of sins, dissolution of worries and anxeity, long lasting prosperity and auspicious qualities.

Request our priests to perform the parayanam of Aditya Hrida... Read More