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Dr. Pillai’s Deepam Message from 2021
Dr. Pillai: “Today is Deepam Day. In Tiruvannamalai, which is called ‘Arunachala’ in Sanskrit, there are about half a million people today walking around the mountain. There are also Divine...
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The Importance of Compassion
Dr. Pillai: “Sri Ramalinga said the easiest way to get God’s Grace is not through meditation – it is through compassion, and helping other people, especially the poor people who...
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Dr. Pillai Shares Significance of Muruga and Skanda Shasti
Dr. Pillai: “On October 25th, 2022, we have a celebration coming up, which marks the descent of Muruga, Subramanya, Skanda, Kartikeya—these are his names. Muruga is a special God. His...
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Acquire a Winner’s Consciousness when celebrating Muruga Festival, Skanda Shasti
Dr. Pillai: “There is an upcoming Muruga Festival called ‘The Six Days of Muruga,’ ‘The Skanda Shasti.’ I am going to give you some understanding about Hindu Festivals, and Hindu...
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Diwali | Festival of Lights and the Golden Age
Dr. Pillai: “It is Diwali Day. Diwali is the biggest Hindu Holiday equivalent to Christmas. After a quarter of a century, I began to somewhat observe Diwali. By that, I...
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Sacred Offerings for Mahalaya | Tarpanam Rituals to Appease Your Ancestors
Dr. Pillai: “The Mahalaya Festival is a very special time. Whatever problem that you want to fix, whether it is a relationship, money, or any other problem, you can fix...
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Celebrate Andal Jayanti (Birthday of a Lakshmi Incarnation)
[Note: This year in North America, Andal Jayanti is on July 31, 2022. Dates may be the same or different in other parts of the world, such as Asia.] The...
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Tarpanam on Masi Magham
Performing the tarpanam ritual to your ancestors on the Masi Magham day can wash away your bad karma and long-time curses. This day can magnify abundance, prosperity, & ancestral blessings; join today to know more.
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Thai Poosam and the Pushya Star of Enlightenment
Thai Poosam: With Pushya star being ruled by Saturn, you can accomplish a lot of things during this time. There will be a lot of blessings.
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Maha Shasti Vratham 2022 : Procedure and Benefits
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...
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