Category: Celebrations

999 Women to Chant Lalitha Sahasranama on September 9 in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, September 2025: A grand spiritual gathering will be held on September 9, 2025, at Chandrashekara Azad Grounds, RPC Layout, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, where 999 women will come together for the mass chanting of the Lalitha Sahasranama.

The event aims to empower women through the divine grace of Maa Lalitha, fostering good health, peace of mind, and guiding families towards a righteous path.

Sri Krishnappaji, Former Minister and MLA, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. Organizers expressed that his presence would be a great honor and a source of inspiration to all participants, given his longstanding support for social causes and spiritual endeavors.

Registered participants are requested to report before 8:30 a.m., with the chanting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.

The details were announced at a press conference at the Press Club of Bengaluru, attended by Smt. Savitri Shreeram, Smt. Chandana Pradeep, Smt. Manjula Y, Smt. Sudha, Smt. Nirmala, Smt. Padma Priya, Smt. Shashikala G, and Kum. Supriya, who jointly released the event information.

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Ganeshotsava Celebrated with Devotion at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Jayanagar

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Bengaluru, 27th, August 2025: The Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt at Jayanagar 5th Block witnessed a grand celebration of Ganeshotsava under the divine blessings of His Holiness Sri 1008 Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji. The event was organized under the guidance of the senior administrator, Sri R.K. Vadindracharya.

Devotees and staff of the mutt gathered with devotion and reverence to worship Lord Vighnaharata Ganesha, offering prayers for universal welfare. The program featured special pujas, devotional songs by Haridasas, and the Maha Mangalarati, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

The entire ceremony was conducted with traditional sanctity under the leadership of the chief priest, Sri Nandakishore Acharya.

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“ತಿಲಕ್‌ರ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಯಿಂದ ಹುಟ್ಟಿದ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಗಣೇಶೋತ್ಸವ”

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ಜಿಎಸ್‌ ಗೋಪಾಲ್‌ ರಾಜ್‌, ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಿಂದ ನೀಡಲಾದ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, “ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿಯನ್ನು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕವಾಗಿ ಆಚರಿಸುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಮಹತ್ವವಿದೆ. 19ನೇ ಶತಮಾನದ ಅಂತ್ಯದವರೆಗೂ ಈ ಹಬ್ಬವನ್ನು ಮನೆಮನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿತ್ತು. 1893ರಲ್ಲಿ ಲೋಕಮಾನ್ಯ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರ ತಿಲಕ್ ಈ ಹಬ್ಬಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸ ಗುರುತು ನೀಡಿ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಕರೆತಂದರು. ಅವರ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಆಚರಣೆಯಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲ, ಬದಲಾಗಿ ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಏಕತೆ ತಂದು, ಜಾತಿ-ಧರ್ಮ ಭೇದಗಳನ್ನು ಮೀರಿ ಜನರನ್ನು ಒಗ್ಗೂಡಿಸುವುದು, ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಭಾವನೆ ಬೆಳೆಸುವುದು ಮತ್ತು ಬ್ರಿಟಿಷರ ವಸಾಹತುಶಾಹಿ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹೋರಾಟಕ್ಕೆ ಬಲ ನೀಡುವುದಾಗಿತ್ತು.

ತಿಲಕ್ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದ ಈ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಏಕತಾ ಚಳುವಳಿ ಇಂದು ಭಾರತದ ಅತಿ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಜನಮೇಳದ ಹಬ್ಬವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳಗಿದೆ. ಇಂದಿನ ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ ಭಕ್ತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಭವ್ಯತೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕಲಾತ್ಮಕ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನಗಳು, ಸಂಗೀತ, ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾಜಸೇವೆಗಳಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿದ ಸಮೂಹೋತ್ಸವವಾಗಿ ರೂಪಾಂತರಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕತೆಯನ್ನು ಮೀರಿದ ಈ ಹಬ್ಬವು ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟು, ಧೈರ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಸಂಕೇತವಾಗಿದೆ. ಹಬ್ಬಗಳು ಆತ್ಮೀಯ ಭಕ್ತಿ ತೃಪ್ತಿ ನೀಡುವುದಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲದೆ, ಸಮಾಜದ ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಿನ ಗುರುತನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಡುವುದಕ್ಕೂ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.” ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

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“Faith, Freedom, and Unity: The Story Behind Public Ganesha Chaturthi”

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G.S. Gopal Raaj, Editor, City Today News, stated,“The celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi in public spaces carries both historic and cultural significance. Until the late 19th century, the festival was largely confined to homes. It was in 1893 that Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak gave the festival a new identity by bringing it into the public domain. His vision was not merely religious—it was a social and political movement aimed at uniting people beyond caste and community lines, fostering nationalism, and strengthening the fight against British colonial rule.

What Tilak initiated as a medium of social unity has now blossomed into one of the most celebrated festivals across India. Today, Ganesha Chaturthi is observed with grandeur, artistic expression, music, cultural programmes, and acts of community service. Beyond its devotional aspect, it stands as a symbol of togetherness, resilience, and cultural pride. This continuity of tradition reflects how festivals can serve not only spiritual needs but also shape the collective identity of society.”

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Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated with Special Krishnaarghya Puja at Jayanagar Raghavendra Mutt

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Bengaluru: Sri Krishna Janmashtami was observed with devotion and grandeur at the Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar 5th Block.

Under the leadership of senior administrator Sri R.K. Vadheendra Acharya, a golden cradle was adorned to depict Gokula, and an idol of baby Krishna was ceremoniously placed. At 11:55 p.m., priests conducted the special Sri Krishnaarghya ritual, accompanied by traditional lullabies. A wide variety of offerings, including chakkuli and unde, were prepared and presented as naivedya.

The celebration concluded with a grand Maha Mangalarati, according to Sri Nandakishore Acharya. Devotees and staff members participated in large numbers, seeking the blessings of Sri Hari, Vayu, and Guru.

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