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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.

• Adi Pooram drawing by Mahathi, 11 year old

  By Mahesh on August 11, 2021 • ( 8 )

  

  Thanks to Smt Saraswathi Thyagarajan mami for the share. Fantastic work by Mahathi. Budding artists need lot of encouragement from all of us – particularly from fine artists from our blog. Mahathi – Great job – all the details have… Read More ›

• Adi Pooram Alankaram by Smt Priya Suresh

  By Mahesh on August 11, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Smt Priya’s creativity and decorations are quite good – here are her latest work in Sri Periyava Graham in Coimbatore. Thanks to her and Smt Saraswathi Thiagarajan mami for sharing these photos. Periyava Sharanam!

• Two rare photos of Mahaperiyava in Devakottai from 1961

  By Mahesh on August 11, 2021 • ( 7 )

  

  Thanks to Sri Lux Chakrapani for the share….His great grandfather, a physician and a photographer, took this photo. Periyava is giving Chandramouleeswarar prasadha theertham to all. Periyava Sharanam  

• Rare photo of Sri Pradosham Mama and mami

  By Mahesh on August 10, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Thanks to Sri Ganesh Parthasarathy for this wonderful share. It is unclear to me who is sitting on the floor – I see dhandam but it looks like a statue….Not sure what I am looking at. Namaskaram to mama and… Read More ›

• Sri Pudhuperiyava in Sandur 1979

  By Mahesh on August 4, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Thanks to Ambi for the share…. Periyava Sharanam

• PANDARPUR CHANDRABHAGA PUSHKAR FESTIVAL INVITATION – Nov 21 – Dec 2

  By Mahesh on August 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Dear devotees, On behalf of Smt Mahalakshmi mami, I have a great pleasure in sharing the invitation for Chandrabhaga Pushkarani planned between Nov 21 to Dec 2 at Pandarpur, Maharashtra This pushar pravesaham is from Capricorn to Aquarius. We are… Read More ›

• Looking for volunteers in US to help KGF

  By Mahesh on August 1, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  All – As you are aware Kanchi Guruparampara Foundation (KGF) has been doing several kainkaryas with all your help. As years pass, our activities and the donor base is also increasing. We are at a point where I need few… Read More ›

• Rare photo of Mahaperiyava

  By Mahesh on August 1, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Thanks to Sri BN Mama for sharing this beautiful photo where Periyava is taking a closer look at Nataraja and Sivakamasundari vigrahams. Sri mama tells me that the sivanadiyar standing is Sri Swarna Venkateswara Deekhathar of Chidhambaram. Sri Kumaresan mama… Read More ›

• Mahaperiyava with Sandur Maharaja

  By Mahesh on July 30, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Thanks to Ambi for this share. Another beautiful photo where Periyava is in His dhyanam with just couple of devotees having darshan. The only other familiar face is Sri Kumaresan mama.

• URGENT and Important appeal to help an agnihotri

  By Mahesh on July 26, 2021 • ( 15 )

  

  As you may have noticed, I have posted many articles about various yagnams done by agnihotris and we have read several articles on how Sri Mahaperiyava and other Periyavas regard agnihotris and honor them. There are only very few agnihotris… Read More ›

• Van timings between Sri Matam and Orikkai

  By Mahesh on July 26, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Thanks to Sri Matam for the info to benefit all devotees. All – Please wear a mask while going to Orikkai and keep the mask on.

• Sri Jayendra Guru Ganam

  By Mahesh on July 25, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Thanks to Sri Lakshmikanthan Sankar for this wonderful poem on this auspicious day! Periyava Sharanam!

• Sri Pudhu Periyava’s 87th Jayanthi

  By Mahesh on July 25, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Today is Sri Pudhu Periyava’s 87th Jayanthi mahotsvam day. Let us pray to Him to bless us all with devotion, guru bakthi and progress in our spiritual path.  He is always “pudhu” – new and fresh every day with a… Read More ›

• Photos from NJ Manimandapam

  By Mahesh on July 23, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Today on this auspicious Guru Poornima day, the Manimandapa pravesam of Periyava was completed. Few photos from FB…. The hall looks very beautiful. Reminds me of Chicago’s Chinmaya mission. Periyava Sharanam!

• Orikkai Mani Mandapamum Muthana Anubavangalum by Orikkai Sri Mani Mama

  By Mahesh on July 21, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

    Thanks to Sudhan for sharing this. Mama has been having darshan of Mahaperiyava since he was a small boy and ever since he has lots of direct experiences. I am sure his experiences – particularly around Orikkai manimandapam will… Read More ›

• NJ Manimandapam Guru Pravesam – July 23rd

  By Mahesh on July 20, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  I am very happy to hear that the NJ Manimandapam project is almost at the finish line. Congratulations to SDF trustees and their fine volunteers for this great milestone. Here is the message from Sri Suri, President of SDF. Periyava… Read More ›

• Rare photo on anusham day!

  By Mahesh on July 20, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Many thanks to Ambi for sharing this beautiful photo – taken on Oct 12, 1978 in Sandur, Karnataka! What a beautiful scene where the President of the country Sri Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy is sitting on the floor with folded hands… Read More ›

• Appeal from Orikkai Trust for Chaturmasya Vrata

  By Mahesh on July 19, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Thanks to Sri Saraswathi Thyagarajan mami for the share. It is truly a great blessing for devotees to see Chandramouleeswarar puja happening in Orikkai Manimandapam. Pl see the appeal and participate in whatever way possible. Periyava Sharanam!

• Nithya Avahanthi Homam – 400th day

  By Mahesh on July 18, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  I did not know that Sri Sriram Raju has taken up an initiative to do nithya avahanthi homam in different patasalas until recently I saw in FB and apparently few days back they reached the 400th day milestone! This yagna… Read More ›

• Agni swarupine namo namaha!

  By Mahesh on July 15, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Another masterpiece from Umesh on Sri Sivan Saar. His creativity and perfect rendition is also blessed by Periyava and Sar. He is agni-swaroopam and Umesh’s theme is perfect! Hats off Umesh!