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Kalki Avatara is the 10th Avatara of Lord Vishnu. In all his avatars, Lord Vishnu has come to annihilate bad and restore good. This Kalki Avatar is said to be the last Avatar of Lord Vishnu. By the end of current yuga, Kali, it is said that man is likely to pick up bad qualities... Continue Reading →
Krishna is the 9th Avatara of Lord Vishnu. He is celebrated as Kid, Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Father, Mother, Brother, Teacher, Ambassador and what not! In all Krishna is seen! He is loved by all but is absolutely ineffable! His birth, his childhood days, his help for Pandavas, all are famous throughout the world beyond eras.... Continue Reading →
Balarama Avatar is said to be the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu! There are difference of opinions on this 8th Avatar in the Dasavatara list! Few believe it's Buddha. Poet Jayadeva has considered Buddha to be the 9th Avatara of Lord Vishnu. He mentions the same in his first Ashtapathi in Gita Govindha. If Buddha... Continue Reading →
Sri Rama is one of famous icons in India. He is believed to be the first god in Human form. His presence is still felt among people even after eras. Sriram, son of King Dasaratha, Prince of Ayodhya is still known for his obedience and the way he followed rules. Through out his life he... Continue Reading →
Parashurama is the 6th Avatar of Lord Vishnu. Parashurama is Rama with axe. This avatara in the evolution design, stands in the era of 'Early Man'. All Parashurama has seen in his prime stage of his life is people being selfish and jealous about other's wealth and misusing their powers to tyrannize people. And subsequently... Continue Reading →
The fifth avatara of Lord Vishu is Vamana Avatar. He is also called Upendra, brother of Indra. Indra is the son of Sage Kashyapa and Aditi. Aditi prayed to Lord Vishnu to help Indra conquer back his throne as Maha Bali, a demon king captured all of world and was invincible. Maha Bali is grand... Continue Reading →
Varaha Avatar of Lord Vishnu is the 3rd one in the unordered list of Dasavatara. Next Few avataras are combinations of one of the events happened in Vaikuda. When 4 Kumaras - Sanaka (Ancient), Sanatana (Eternal), Sanandana (Ever Joyful) and Sanatkumara (Ever Young), came to see Lord Vishnu, The gate keepers of Lord Vishnu -... Continue Reading →
As stated earlier, Dasavatara, more than being a mere list, this list reveals that the universe is for all, right from small organism to 6 sensed mammals. In the Dasavatharam list, Matsya Avatar comes first. This Avatara is said as an incarnation where Lord Vishnu incarnated as a Fish to save the Vedas, the important... Continue Reading →
Navaratri is dedicated to the Universal Mother, in remembrance of her compassion and love for all her children. She is worshipped as Goddess Parvati, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddesses Saraswathi in these 9 beautiful days! In Tamil Nadu, there is tradition of arranging dolls in a mathematical order of 3,5,7,9 steps. In many families there is... Continue Reading →
Lullabies and nursery rhymes are the first introduction to music or songs in human life. Lullabies calm babies and give a secured feel that they are in a safe place. In Tamil is called தாலாட்டு. Lullabies are found in every human culture. தால் means tongue. Usually in 5th month of child, child starts to recognize... Continue Reading →
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