Sphoorthi Theatre

 A Cosmic Prelude Long ago, the earth was submerged in water. To rescue Her, Lord Sriman Narayana assumed the form of Varaha , the mighty boar, and plunged into the muddy depths, lifting the earth back into safety.  Yet Sri Bhoomi Piratti , the presiding deity of the earth, was deeply troubled. She worried for Her children, bound in worldly suffering. Seeking deliverance for them, She asked the Lord for a path ( Upaya ).  Narayana, holding Her tenderly on His lap, narrated the story of Nampaduvan in the village of Thirukkurungudi near Thirunelveli , assuring Her that salvation lies in singing His glory — Gana Rupa Upayam .  The Kaisika Purana is the 48th chapter of the Varaha Purana and is traditionally referred to as “Kaisika Mahatyam”. The term “Kaishika Pann” denotes a tradition of singing hymns dedicated to the Almighty, set to a specific style of recitation accompanied by music. Similarly, there is a practice known as Naivalam, which is noted in Thirumangai ...

In the heart of Telangana, where traditions bloom like marigolds in courtyards, Odi Biyyam —also known as Vodi Biyyam —remains a quietly profound custom. It transcends caste and time, echoing the enduring bond between a married woman and her natal home. Though its prevalence varies, and its practice among Brahmin communities may be less common, its emotional and symbolic weight is deeply felt across Telangana Telugu households.   What Is Odi Biyyam ? The term itself is poetic: Vodi means womb or lap, and Biyyam means rice grains. The ritual involves filling the lap of a married woman with rice and other gifts, symbolizing blessings, prosperity, and the lifelong emotional responsibility her birth family carries. Performed for married couples, the ceremony features five married women who come one after another to pour rice into a cloth tied around the woman’s neck and held in both hands—forming a basket-like shape that evokes the womb. This act honours the woman as a living ...

  The Sanskrit term Trayam ( त्रयम् ), meaning “triad,” serves as a profound organizing principle across Hindu philosophy, theology, and practice. From Vedantic metaphysics to devotional surrender, from Ayurvedic healing to karmic unfolding, these triads distill complex systems into accessible frameworks. This article explores key Trayams— Prasthana Trayam , Gadya Trayam , Rahasya Trayam , and others—while offering a conceptual classification that reveals their enduring relevance in spiritual inquiry and cultural continuity. Introduction: The Power of Three In Hindu thought, the number three is not arbitrary—it is symbolic, structural, and sacred. Triads are used to express balance, progression, and completeness. Whether describing the states of consciousness, the nature of reality, or the path to liberation, Trayam offers a lens through which the seeker can understand the cosmos and the self. I. Scriptural Trayams: Foundations of Vedanta and Sri Vaishnavism Prasthana Tra...