Dr.V.Sowmya Narayanan

ĀVAṆI 1 AND ṢAṢṬHĪ VRATA - 18th August 2026

On 18 August 2026, the beginning of the Tamil month of Āvaṇi coincides with Śukla-Pakṣa Ṣaṣṭhī, creating a significant day for observing Ṣaṣṭhī Viradham. This traditional observanc…

PANDYAS OF TAMIL NADU AND THE SANSKRIT SOURCES

The Pandyas were an ancient Tamil dynasty deeply connected to the Tamraparni River and the maritime pearl trade. Various Sanskrit literary works, including the *Ramayana* and *Maha…

THE VEDIC PERIOD AND THE FOUR VEDAS

The Vedic period (1500–200 BCE) serves as the foundational era of Sanskrit and Indian knowledge, centered on the four Vedas, which are regarded as divine, orally transmitted source…

BHAJAN SANDHYA

To promote Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), the Siddhanta Knowledge Foundation organized a Namasankeerthanam (Bhajan Sandhya) on Āshāḍha Ekādaśī featuring the SASTRA Namasankeerthan…

KALIDASA AND SRI VEDANTA DESIKA

Kalidasa and Sri Vedanta Desika are two legendary Sanskrit poets who enriched Indian literary traditions through their distinct creative focuses. While Kalidasa is celebrated for h…

BRIHANNALA IN THE MAHABHARATA

During the final year of the Pandavas' exile, Arjuna assumed the identity of Brihannala, a gender-neutral dance and music teacher, to remain unrecognized by his enemies. Facilitate…

Mohanlal — The Complete Actor and Torchbearer of Sanskrit Heritage

Celebrating his 66th birthday, legendary actor Mohanlal is honored for a prolific career spanning over four decades and hundreds of films. Beyond his immense cinematic achievements…

BUTTERMILK BISCUIT DAY

The article explores the profound cultural and spiritual significance of dairy products like butter, buttermilk, and ghee within Sanskrit literature and Indian tradition. It highli…

MATRUDEVO BHAVA

Mothers serve as the essential foundation of families, providing unconditional love, emotional security, and vital guidance as a child's first teacher. Drawing from Sanskrit litera…

ZEALOUS ARJUNA

Arjuna, a hero of the *Mahābhārata*, represents the embodiment of unwavering focus, discipline, and intense zeal. Through his ability to eliminate distractions and align his action…

YOUNG MARKANDEYA

Mārkaṇḍeya, a young sage destined to die at age sixteen, achieved immortality through his profound and unwavering devotion to Lord Śiva. When Yama, the god of death, arrived to cla…

XANTHIPPE KAIKEYI

The article examines the complex character of Kaikeyi from the *Ramayana*, portraying her not as a simple villain but as a tragic figure whose pivotal decisions drive the epic's de…