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5 Things We Misunderstand About Idol Worship

“न तस्य प्रतिमा अस्ति” Yajurveda 32.3 “There is no image of Him.” Many people read this line and immediately question idol worship. If the Divine is beyond form, why do millions bow before a murti? Why light a lamp before a statue? Why offer flowers to something made of stone?…

Times Life · Feb 17

Why Devotees Believe Tirupati Balaji Still Lives Among Us in Kali Yuga

“कलौ युगे जनाः सर्वे क्लेशयुक्ता भवन्ति वै तेषां उद्धारणार्थाय वेंकटेशो धरातले।” In Kali Yuga, when human life is filled with suffering and turmoil, Lord Venkateswara remains on Earth for the upliftment of all. Kali Yuga is repeatedly described in Hindu scriptures as the most challenging phase of cosmic time, an…

Times Life · Feb 10

Madras High Court refuses to stay single judge’s verdict on caste having no role in appointment of temple priests

The Madras High Court on Friday refused to stay the operation of a single judge’s June 26 verdict that said pedigree based on caste would have no role to play in the appointment of Archakas (temple priests) and that any person properly trained to perform pujas and other rituals as…

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023