Archive for July, 2009

Poojipene Ninna Lyrics in English

Ms. Mrinalini has provided the lyrics for Poojipene Ninna in English. So many of you had asked for this lyrics. Thanks so much Mrinalini for providing this, just in time for Varamaha Lakshmi Vrata. The song has been also posted on youtube. Please take a look at the Audio on Youtube tab.
The lyrics in Kannada [...]

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Dosa with 16 Beans

I am sure you all have used 16 beans which is available in any supermarket store here in the US. I brought the same from Giant stores. It has beans of all colors and shapes. Most recipes on the web are for Soups. I wanted to make Saagu, but ended up making Huli(Sambar), and [...]

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Sree SiddhaLakshmi Stotra

While doing the Lakshmi Pooja yesterday, I found this stotra next to Sree Lakshmi Sahasranama. The most important thing which struck me while reading this was that this was composed by none other than Lord Shiva. The last paragraph says ” Eshwarena krutham Stotram“. I wasted no time, and immediately scanned the same.
Attached is the [...]

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Nagara Panchami Haadu/Song

Dr. Rekha Srinivasan, who is a regular visitor to this blog has provided the lyrics for “Nagara Panchami Haadu” in English. Thanks so much Rekha.
Below is the lyrics for the same in English.
NAGARA PANCHAMI HAADU
Bada brahmana  magalu akamanji yembaaki garuda panchami vratavu tanagenutali tarisi kodabeekaada phala pushpagalenuta tannodahuttida annage odanudiyalu ||1||

Anda maatanu keli bandu santoshadali [...]

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Sampat Shukravarada Haadu – Lakshmi Song

This is called Sampat Shukravarada Haadu. It has to be sung after performing Lakshmi Pooja in the evening on 5 Friday’s during Shravana Masa.
The book I had is in Kannada, and was given to me by my Mom. It is very old. Some of the pages came out a little blur. Forgive me for that. [...]

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Sri Lakshmi Pooja Vidhana

I have scanned and attached a document which has the complete details on performing Sri Lakshmi Pooja during Fridays and also Shrava Masa. This shouldn’t be confused for Sri VaraMahaLakshmi Vrata.
It has all the details from doing the Achamana, to Sankalpa, Dhyana, Naivedya, and Maha Mangalarathi.
It is a PDF document and is in Kannada.

Sri Lakshmi [...]

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Shravana Masa – July 23rd – August 20th 2009

As per Uttaradimatta Panchanga, this year in Virodhi Nama Samvatsara, Dhakshinayana, Varsha Ruthu, Shravana Masa starts from July 23rd and ends on August 20th 2009.
There are many festivals during this month and I will include links to posts and slokas  on each of these important dates. Details for all these major festivals have been posted [...]

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Madhwa Pravachana – 24/7 Online Radio

In an earlier post, I had mentioned about Dasara Keerthanegalu online.  Mrs. Bhamini Rao, who is a regular visitor and has shared several links with us sent me the link for “Vijaya Vittala Radio” where you can listen to devotional songs 24/7 online. Thanks, Bhamini for sharing this wonderful site.
Attached below is the link for [...]

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Ivanyaro Eno Lyrics

Another wonderful composition by Shri Guru Pranesha Vittala Darasu and the lyrics given to us by Mr. Nandan.

ivanyArO EnO

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Venkatesha Bedikombe Krupeya Paliso Lyrics

This song venkaTESa bEDikombe kRupeya pAliso composed by Shri Purandara dasaru is given to us by Mr. Nanadan in English and Kannada. Thanks Mr. Nandan.

veMkatesh bEDikoMbe

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