Karthigai Deepam festival and mantras
Karthigai Deepam Karthigai Deepam Karthigai Deepam is a 10-day festival celebrated by the people of Tamil Nadu and also in parts of Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. The Karthigai month is considered auspicious as it marks the birth month of Lord Muruga. On the 10th day, known as Uthradam day, the celebrations begin with lighting…
History and significance of Tiruvanamalai Girivalam
Tiruvannamalai – Girivalam and Significance Tiruvannamalai is known for its massive 14 km pathway called Girivalam, where devotees of Lord Shiva walk around the sacred mountain on every full moon day. This temple is famous for many reasons such as the Karthigai Deepam festival, Girivalam, and the presence of saints like Ramana Maharishi and Topi…
Khaja – Purijaganath mahaprasad
Khaja – Puri Jagannath Maha Prasad Khaja – Puri Jagannath Maha Prasad Khaja is one of the famous holy foods served in India which has an authentic taste and a high shelf life since it is a dry sweet. This Maha Prasad is served in the Shri Jagannath Temple located in Puri, Odisha. This traditional…
Akkara vadisal or Aangara vadisal
Akkaravadisal / Angara Vadisal Akkaravadisal (Angara Vadisal) Akkaravadisal, also known as Angara vadisal, is a popular and traditional dish of South India. It is served as one of the prasadams in the Srirangam Vishnu Temple, Tamil Nadu. It is made with milk and abundant ghee, which makes it richer and different from the regular sweet…
Sabarimala Aaravana Payasam
Aaravana Payasam Aaravana payasam is one of the south India’s authentic and significant prasadams. It is served with traditional values in Sabarimala Iyappan temple, Kerala one of the popular pilgrimages. It is made with Kerala’s red rice which gives it a unique taste added with jaggery other ingredients elevated by the sanctity of the temple’s…
Varahi Amman Moola Mantra
Varahi Amman Moola Mantra வாராஹி அம்மன் மூல மந்திரம் மந்திரம் (in Tamil) ஓம் ஐம் ஹ்ரீம் ஸ்ரீம் ஐம் க்லௌம் ஐம் நமோ பகவதி வார்த்தாளி வார்த்தாளி வாராஹி வாராஹி வராஹமுகி வராஹமுகி அந்தே அந்தினி நமஹ ருந்தே ருந்தினி நமஹ ஜம்பே ஜம்பினி நமஹ மோகே மோகினி நமஹ ஸ்தம்பே ஸ்தம்பினி நமஹ சர்வ துஷ்ட பிரதுஷ்டானாம் சர்வேஷாம் சர்வ வாக் சித்த சக்சுர் முககதி ஜிஹ்வா ஸ்தம்பனம் குரு குரு சீக்ரம்…
Kanchipuram Idly
Kanchipuram Idly Temple-style steamed idli — prasadam inspired by Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram Description A temple-style steamed idli made of rice, urad dal, ghee, pepper, cumin, and dry ginger is one such divine prasadam offered in the Varadharaja Perumal temple of Kanchipuram. It is usually steamed in mandharai leaves for fragrance and then offered to…
Thirupagam
Recipe Soft, aromatic besan sweet traditionally prepared as temple prasadam. Prep: 10 mins • Cook: 25–30 mins • Serves: 8–10 Thirupagam is a beloved temple sweet from South India — similar to a soft Mysore Pak but creamier due to the use of milk and controlled ghee addition. Below is an easy, website‑friendly recipe you…
Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice)
Aromatic, tangy tamarind rice prepared traditionally as prasadam in South Indian temples. Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 25 mins • Serves: 4–6 About the Dish Puliyodharai or Puliyodarai is a staple South Indian temple prasadham — tangy, aromatic, and travel-friendly. This recipe is presented in three stages: puliyodharai powder (dry grind), pulikaichal (tamarind base), and…