by Dr Pillai | Oct 12, 2021 | Pillaicenter practice, Powertime Updates
Lalitha Trishati Stotram – Introduction Sakta is a branch of Hinduism that believes and worships Goddess Sakthi as Supreme. The stotram is very popular amongst ‘Sakthi upasakas,’ those practicing the Sakta philosophy. The Stotram is found in Brahmanda Purana, under...
by Dr Pillai | Oct 8, 2021 | Pillaicenter practice, Powertime Updates
Ayudha Puja – Introduction Ayudha Puja is a part of the Dussera, a famous Hindu festival. It is also known as “Astra Puja”. The meaning of the term Ayudha Puja is “Worship of Instruments.” It is widely celebrated in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,...
by Dr Pillai | Oct 5, 2021 | Pillaicenter practice, Powertime Updates
What is Pradosham Pradosham is a vital powertime occurring during the 13th phase of the Moon. Pradosham is the 1.5 hours before sunset on the 13th Moon phase and occurs twice a month. This time is ideal to worship Lord Shiva and is the time of spiritual awakening and...
by Dr Pillai | Oct 1, 2021 | Powertime Updates
Durga and Navaratri Navaratri festival is fast approaching, and the Hindus worldwide are getting ready to celebrate it according to their culture and traditions. Navratri is one of India’s India’s grand festivals observed with pomp and devotion for nine...
by Pillai Center | Sep 29, 2021 | Powertime Updates
Secrets of Maha Navaratri: Fall Nine Nights of the Goddess and its Connection to Goddess Durga The Greatest of 4 Annual Navaratris According to scriptures, there are 4 different Navaratris, or Nine Nights of the Goddess, throughout the...
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 23, 2021 | Archetypes, Festivals, Powertime Updates
What is Navaratri Navaratri is a major Hindu festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world. The festival derives its name from two Sanskrit words, ‘Nava’ and ‘Ratri’ meaning, ‘nine’ and ‘nights.’ As the festival is...
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...
by Pillai Center | Sep 15, 2021 | Powertime Updates
Read Words of Wisdom from Dr. Pillai: Your Ancestors Can Do a World of Good For You Why the Yogis Recommend Everyone Observe Mahalaya Problems are Primarily Because of Your Ancestors “Those of you who have been following my teaching for some time...