Sphoorthi Theatre

  The dawn of Aadi Krithigai arrives with the fragrance of devotion. The month of Aadi, when the Sun begins his southern journey, carries a quiet power. And on the Krithika Nakshatra, the heavens themselves seem to glow with the story of Lord Murugan. From the fiery eye of Lord Shiva sprang six sparks of divine light. Carried by Agni and Vayu, they reached the Saravana Poigai lake, where six celestial maidens—the Krittikas—nurtured six radiant infants. When Goddess Parvati embraced them, they merged into one child with six faces, Arumugam, the warrior of wisdom and compassion. On this sacred day, she placed the Vel in his hands, a spear of courage, a weapon of light.   “Vel Vel, Vetri Vel, Muruga Vel, Vaazhga Vel!” (“O Vel of victory, O Vel of Muruga, may you ever shine!”) Ancient and Historical Context Murugan’s worship is not only mythological but deeply historical, woven into the fabric of Tamilakam’s earliest traditions. Sangam Literature: Ancient Tam...

  On this sacred Āṣāḍha Bahula Pañchami , devotees across the land celebrate the Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Jayatirtharu at Malkhed. Known as Teekacharyaru , Teekarayaru , and Teekakrutpadaru , he stands as the sixth pontiff of the Madhwa Peetha and one of the greatest commentators in the history of Indian philosophy. Sri Jayateertharu is the sixth Pontiff of Sri Madhwacharya Peetha and is popularly known by “Teekarayaru”, “Teekacharyaru” and “Teekakrutpadaru”, etc. Sri Vyasarajaru on Sri Jayateertharu मिथ्या सिद्धांत दुर्द्वांत विद्वंसन विचक्षण : । जयतीर्थाख्य तरणी : भासतां नो हृदंबरे । श्री व्यासराजरु ( तात्पर्यचंद्रिका ) The Bullock of Destiny Why was he born as a bullock? After the great victory in the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas were recalling its episodes. In that moment of pride, Arjuna forgot Sri Krishna’s grace and boasted before Bhima that he alone was responsible for their triumph. Bhima rebuked him: “You speak like an animal, forgetting the Lor...