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Prathista Day Celebration of Lord Kochu Guruvayoorappan

Mumbai: The Prathista day celebration of Lord Kochu Guruvayoorappan at Asthika Samaj, Matunga,Mumbai , concluded today, after six days of religious ceremony with 108 Dravya Kalasabhishekam to the Lord. Kerala Guruvayoor temple Tantri Brihaspathy Sri Dinesan Namboodiripad conducted the proceedings on all six days with various religious ceremonies including Vastu homam, Vastu Kalasabhishekam, Prayaschitha Kalas

Maha Kumbhabhisheekam: Re-Consecration of Idols at ‘Little Guruvayoor’ in Mumbai

Mumbai: The 102-year-old Asthika Samaj in Matunga, Mumbai, recently celebrated Maha Kumbhabhisheekam, also known as the re-consecration of the idols of Lord Sri Ram and Lord Sri Anjaneya, after five days of rituals. Kumbhabhishekam is performed every 12 years in accordance with the Agama Shastra, a sacred text that outlines temple rituals, consecration, meditation, and

City Temple Celebrates Chaitra Navratri And Ram Navami With Enthusiasm

Mumbai: Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasantha Navaratri and Ram Navami, is the second most celebrated Navaratri festival. It is named after “vasanta,” which means spring, and is observed during the lunar month of Chaitra (March–April). This festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga, whose nine forms are worshipped over nine days. The celebration began on

Mahashivratri Celebrated With Devotion at Sri Sankara Mattham

Mumbai: At Sri Sankara Mattham, Matunga, the festival started with Mahanyasam and Ekadasa Rudra Japam, Abhidhekam (bathing) and Rudra Homam. The four Yaama began from the evening till the next day morning. During the period, the priests performed Abhishekam of the ‘Lingodbhavamoorthi”, also called Sivalinga, a symbolic representation of the formless Supreme Being, and devotees participated

Over a Century-Old Asthika Samaj Temple Performs Kumbhabhishekam

Mumbai: The 102 year old Matunga temple the Asthika Samaj celebrated Maha Kumbhabishekam, after 12 years, as per the Shastras for Lord Ganapathi, Lord Shiva, Lord Subramania (Karthik) and Navagraha Devatas. This was performed by Sivasri R.Selvam Bhattar Kalyanasundarasivacharyar along with his 50 disciples from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, from January 27 to February 2,

Artistes Who Use Wheelchairs Perform Ramayana in Mumbai, Showcase Power of Art & Human Spirit

Mumbai: To commemorate the first anniversary of the Prana Pratishta of Ram Lalla in Janmasthan Ayodhya on January 22, Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts Sabha, Mumbai, conducted a unique dance ballet by disabled performers of “Ability Unlimited” on Ramayana on Wheels. The show was a testament to the power of art and the human spirit. This event, a celebration

Festival Dedicated to Saint Thyagaraja Held at Shanmukhananda in Mumbai

Mumbai: The 178th Aradhana festival of Saint Thyagaraja, a historical musical event, was held recently at the Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts Sangeetha Sabha’s Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium. The festival, with its rich history, is held every year to honour the saint and composer Thyagaraja. The festival features Carnatic music performances, including the singing of Thyagaraja’s Pancharatna

Bharat Must Progress Without Losing Its Bharatiyata: EAM Dr S. Jaishankar, Recipient of SIES Kanchi Seer Awards

Mumbai: The SIES Kanchi Seer Awards, a prestigious recognition in the field of education and leadership, were presented to Union External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. This year, the 27th edition of the awards ceremony was held on Saturday at the Shanmukhananda Sabha Auditorium in Mumbai. As Dr Jaishankar was overseas, he could not attend

Kanchi Festival Begins At Shanmukhananda

Mumbai: The Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Festival 2024, a significant cultural event organised by the Shanmukhananda fine arts Sangeetha Sabha commenced here on December 7. The festival opened with a mesmerising musical evening by the renowned violinist L Subramaniam and his children, following his reception of the prestigious 25th Shanmukhananda National Eminence Award at the Sabha

Birth Centenary Celebrations of Legendary Actor-Filmmaker Raj Kapoor Kick Starts in Mumbai

Mumbai: After successfully conducting a year-long Mohammed Rafi centenary year, Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha recently inaugurated the centenary of the showman of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor, the legendary producer, director, and actor, in Mumbai. The Sabha made a life-size statue, sculpted at Prayagraj (UP) and a kiosk in the front foyer of