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Devotee of Sri Kanchi Matam and Mahaperiyava and a strong believer in advaita and guru parampara. We all are blessed to live in the time period of Maha Periyavaa. Let His grace be on us at all times to guide us and elevate us to next level.

• Two rare Mahaperiyava photos

  By Mahesh on June 14, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Thanks to WhatsApp group for this share. Never seen these two photos before… Mahaperiyava Padham Sharanam!  

• Sivan Sar digital painting by Sri TGV

  By Mahesh on June 14, 2020 • ( 12 )

  

  I have shared my father-in-law’s (Sri TG Vaidhyanathan) many paintings in the past here. He took a long break and almost stopped drawing. My son somehow convinced him to get an iPad with the pen etc so that he can… Read More ›

• Sagunopasana e-book – Link Fixed

  By Mahesh on June 14, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  I have been getting many emails complaining about broken link to Sagunopasana e-book for download. The link has been fixed. Please go to this original post for details Sorry for the inconvenience Mahesh  

• Gentle reminder on how to contact me

  By Mahesh on June 12, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Sorry for the repeat. I have posted this many times here. Still it often requires reminders. I am ok doing that. If you want to send something to be posted in the blog, please DO NOT use any social media… Read More ›

• Anusham Thanil Udiththa

  By Mahesh on June 12, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Thanks to Dinesh for the share. He and his team has collectively created this album. Great job by all…Very nicely put together even though it was recorded separately due to Covid. He shared it on the jayanthi day but I… Read More ›

• Commencement of LS Mahayagyam by Sri Matam starting July 2

  By Mahesh on June 12, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Few weeks back I posted about the completion of 108 crore Lalitha Saharanama parayanam completion by a group of devotees from all around the world under the guidance of Sri Suresh Sthanikar of Kamakshi Amman Temple. As a completion of… Read More ›

• Periyava Bala sketch by Tejaswini

  By Mahesh on June 11, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  I have shared Tejaswini’s – 15 years old – drawings in the past. Here is her latest work. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? Wish her all the best and hope she continues these divine drawings and share more with us.  … Read More ›

• Niyama Athyayana Series – Sri G Krishna Ghanapatigal, Mylapore

  By Mahesh on June 11, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Thanks to Pidiarisi Sriram for the interview. It is heartening to listen how this family is dedicated to veda and lovely to see the young boy passionately joining his father in parayanam. All Mahaperiyava blessings!

• Arasaalum Meenakshi – Not-to-miss video

  By Mahesh on June 10, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Sri Karumuthu Kannan beautifully narrates about uniqueness of Madurai Meenakshi and Sokkanathar! Don’t miss! Om Nama Shivaya!

• Mahaperiyava embroidery by Smt Janaki Ramamurthy

  By Mahesh on June 7, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Thanks to Sri BN Mama for the share. Smt Janaki is mama’s college professor’s wife. It took roughly 2 years for her to complete as she was very hesitant initially, afraid if she would be able to complete it. Also she… Read More ›

• Guru Bhajan by Sivasri Skandaprasad

  By Mahesh on June 6, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Recently I saw a small video clip of her singing in Mylapore veedhi ula…I was pulled into her voice and the way how she presented herself. Vibuthi on her forehead, rudraksham on her neck and bakthi on her lips and… Read More ›

• Ghatam Vidwan Sri Subash Chandran mama passed away

  By Mahesh on June 5, 2020 • ( 8 )

  

    I am literally shocked and saddened to the core to hear that mama passed away yesterday India night – I am still awaiting more details. IT seems that he passed away on Maha Anusham day. It is so heart-breaking… Read More ›

• Mahaperiyava embroidery work by Swetha

  By Mahesh on June 5, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Thanks to her mom Smt Jayashree Ramesh for the fB share. What an astonishing work! I saved this photo to be shared on anusham day but I forgot! How she used black threads to give some shading for His skin… Read More ›

• Sri Sankara Sangeetha Vaibhavam : Kalaimamani Smt Gayathri Girish

  By Mahesh on June 5, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Thanks to my friend Smt Gayathri Girish for sharing this video. As usual, she has done a wonderful and melodious rendition. I know she is a staunch Mahaperiyava devotee and her bakthi adds more melody to this song! With the… Read More ›

• Photos from floral queen!

  By Mahesh on June 5, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Thanks to Smt Priya Suresh for creating such a lovely treat to our eyes! Very beautiful floral decoration to Ummachi Thatha! Periyava Sharanam!

• Anusham in London

  By Mahesh on June 5, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Few photos from London where anusham was celebrated in respective homes. I always like a small puja setup where the bakthi stands out very much. Interestingly, London for its Indian population doesn’t seem to have large gathering of Periyava devotees… Read More ›

• Deeparadhanai at adishtanam

  By Mahesh on June 4, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Thanks to Sri Krishnasamy Venkatesh for the share.

• Amritha Varshini – Vol 62

  By Mahesh on June 4, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  I am glad to share Amritha Varshini vol 62 – thanks to Sri Anand for sharing this. Lots of great articles. Enjoy!

• Sankaranandam Vol 14

  By Mahesh on June 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I am happy to share Vol 14 of Sankaranandam created by Sri Lakshmikanthan. Beautiful collection of lots of poems. Enjoy!

• Sri Periyava’s anugraha bashanam for Mahaperiyava Jayanthi

  By Mahesh on June 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Beautiful speech in such a serene scene at Thenambakkam. Periyava Sharanam