by Dr Pillai | Oct 26, 2021 | Dr. Pillai, Festivals
What is Maha Shashti Vratham Muruga also known as Subramanya or Skanda is a popular Hindu deity. He is one of the sons of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Muruga worship is very popular in Tamil Nadu. Shashti Tithi is special to Lord Muruga, it is an ideal day to...
by Dr Pillai | Oct 22, 2021 | Dr. Pillai
What are Nakshatras As per Hindu astrology, 27 Nakshatras have the power to influence one’s life. Any individual will be born in any one of these 27 nakshatras (stars). Therefore, if one intends to invoke the power of their birth nakshatra and experience...
by Dr Pillai | Oct 18, 2021 | Dr. Pillai, Pillaicenter practice
Introduction to Chakras Chakra is a Sanskrit term referring to a ‘Disc” or “Wheel.” The concept of seven chakras is an ancient philosophy belonging to Hinduism; the continuous flow of energy through the chakras is known as “Kundalini Shakti.” When activated, these...
by Dr Pillai | Sep 27, 2021 | Dr. Pillai, Pillaicenter practice
Introduction to Lalitha Sahasranama The term ‘Sahasranama’ is of Sanskrit origin and means ‘the Thousand names.’ Hinduism has several sacred texts praising the Gods and Goddesses, and Sahasranama is one of them. Saharanama contains praise in thousand different names...
by Dr Pillai | Sep 21, 2021 | Dr. Pillai, Pillaicenter practice
Mahalaya Amavasya is a perfect time to remember our ancestors and perform Vedic rituals to express our sense of gratitude and reverence to those departed souls. Mahalaya Amavasya is known by several names like Pitru Amavasya, Peddala Amavasya, Sarvapitra Mavasya or...
by Dr Pillai | Sep 17, 2021 | Dr. Pillai
What is Purattasi Sani, and why is it important The Saturdays falling on the Tamil month Purattasi is ideal for the worship of Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati. ‘Sani’ is a shortened form of Sanikizhamai (Saturday). Tamil month Purattasi is one of the sacred...