Tarkshya Yatra

14/09/2026

Have you seen Ganesha with a human face? This is Adi Vinayaka, also called Nara-mukha Vinayaka. Adi means first. This is the form of God Ganesha before He received the elephant head.
As told in the Puranas, Mata Parvati created a child to guard her. When God Shiva returned, the child stopped Him, and in anger Shiva cut off the child’s head. Later, to calm Goddess Parvati, He gave the child an elephant head. Adi Vinayaka reminds us of that original human-faced form.
You can see this form at the Adhi Vinayakar Temple at Thilatharpanapuri, near Koothanur in Tamil Nadu. Devotees come mainly for Pitru Karmas, especially Tila Tarpana. Another human-faced Ganesha is at the Nandrudayan Vinayaka Temple in Tiruchirappalli. It is believed that Sri Rama Bhagawan bathed in the nearby Arasalar River and performed Pitru Tarpanam here.
Praying here is believed to bring peace at home and harmony in relationships. Parents also seek blessings for children’s memory and studies. Tradition says Agastya Muni comes here in an invisible form and worships Adi Vinayaka on every Sankatahara Chaturthi.
If you are a devotee of Ganesha Bhagawan, you should visit this temple. Jai Shree Ganesha. 🕉️🙏❤️

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

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12/09/2026

The weight of an entire mountain rests effortlessly on the fingertips of the divine.
Carved from sandstone in the 6th Century C.E., this masterpiece captures the breathless moment God Krishna becomes Govardhanadhari—the supreme lifter of the great mountain.
Look closely, and you can almost hear the deafening storms unleashed by an angered God Indra. Yet, amidst the chaos, God Krishna stands entirely relaxed in the graceful tribhanga (thrice-bent) posture, gracefully elevating the rugged peak into a vast, sheltering umbrella for his devotees.
The intricate details bring ancient verses to life. To his right, gentle Pashu—the cows and calves of Vrindavan—huddle in absolute safety. On the left sits a calm, majestic lion. This brilliant iconographic contrast proves that both the gentle village herds and the fierce forest dwellers found equal sanctuary beneath his grace.
Discovered in Kara, Kaushambi, and now preserved in the Allahabad Museum, this stone relief is more than just historical art. It is a timeless reminder that no earthly storm is too great when the protector of the universe stands beside you.
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11/09/2026

Is this blood? I found this strange blood-stained cloth hidden inside an old book of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.”

I had been searching for months to get this particular book, and finally, I found one.

But when I removed the paper cover from the hardcover and opened it, I noticed something very unusual hidden underneath the cover.

This small piece of cloth.

And look at these stains…

They honestly look like blood stains.

But whose blood?

And more importantly, why was this cloth kept inside this book?

Was it simply something left behind by a previous owner?

Was it connected to the book?

Or is there some story behind it that I don’t know?

I have absolutely no idea.

And this is exactly why I love old books.

You think you’re buying a book…

but sometimes, you’re buying a piece of someone’s history.

I’m putting this cloth back exactly where I found it and keeping it with the book in my library.

And who knows…

maybe someday, someone will recognize this book or this cloth and tell me the story behind it.

And just to be clear, I don’t know for certain whether these are actually blood stains. They just look like blood to me.

But until we know what this is… this little piece of cloth has a mystery of its own.

10/09/2026

The Tamil Nadu government banned phones in 52 temples, claiming taking photos in the courtyard ruins the temple’s sanctity.

If this administration truly wants to save our temples, let us look at the real issues. Just days ago, a priceless 2-foot emerald Murugan idol was stolen from the Nadu Palani temple near Madurantakam. The thieves simply cut the alarm, sprayed paint on the CCTV, and escaped because the temple had only one single guard!

Thousands of ancient, rare murtis have been stolen and smuggled out of our temples. Where are they going? Why is nobody taking strict action?

At the same time, official records show that lakhs of acres of sacred temple lands have been looted and converted into private properties.

Instead of fighting the rich land grabbers and increasing security for expensive murtis, the government spends its energy taking 5-rupee coins from poor devotees!

We don’t need a blanket ban. We need clean paths, clean beaches, basic dignity for devotees, and a Cultural Documentation Permit to share our history safely. &ce

09/09/2026

The Tamil Nadu government banned phones in 52 temples, claiming taking photos in the courtyard ruins the temple’s sanctity.

We all agree that nobody should take photos inside the main Garbhagriha. Pointing a camera at the main deity is absolutely wrong. But if the government really cares about the Agama Shastras, let’s ask them some logical questions.

The ancient rules clearly say that no artificial lights should be used in the sanctum. Only pure ghee or oil lamps are allowed. But today, to save money, they have put cheap CFL bulbs and electric tube lights right inside the main temples!

We see this same hypocrisy with VIP culture. What happened just days ago? A minister visited a temple, and walking right behind him was a huge crowd of media and camera crews, flashing their lights everywhere inside the temple complex.

Why does a camera become unholy when a poor man holds it? How does an innocent family photo destroy sanctity, but a politician’s PR team gets a free pass?

If you believe our temples should welcome devotees, and not tax them, please share this video everywhere. We cannot let our culture fade away in silence.

04/09/2026

On this sacred Krishna Paksha Ashtami, we celebrate three powerful observances together: Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Kali Jayanti and Kalashtami. 🙏✨

May the blessings of Sri Krishna, Maa Kali and God Kala Bhairava fill our lives with Dharma, courage, wisdom, protection and divine light.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Kali Jayanti & Kalashtami. 🪷🔱🦚

Jai Sri Krishna! Jai Maa Kali! Jai Kala Bhairava! 🙏

04/09/2026

On this sacred Krishna Paksha Ashtami, we celebrate three powerful observances together: Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Kali Jayanti and Kalashtami. 🙏✨

May the blessings of Sri Krishna, Maa Kali and God Kala Bhairava fill our lives with Dharma, courage, wisdom, protection and divine light.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Kali Jayanti & Kalashtami. 🪷🔱🦚

Jai Sri Krishna! Jai Maa Kali! Jai Kala Bhairava Baba! 🙏