Sphoorthi Theatre

Kumkumankitha Varnaya Kundendu Davalayacha Vishnu Vahanamsthubyam Pakshirajaya Thenamaha ( One who has the complexion of Kumkum, one who shines like the bright moon I pray to the Vahana of Vishnu, who is the king of the Birds.) A few years back, I got the chance to go to the Garuda Temple at Koladevi, which is close to Mulbagal in the Karnataka Kolar District. This temple is devoted to Garuda Deva, the divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu. The Garuda Temple, a renowned historical structure, is situated in the rural village of Koladevi in Mulbagilu Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka, India. Adjacent to this location, there are several historic temples such as the Kurudumale Ganesha Temple. Garuda Panchami falls on the 5th day of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) in the Indian month of Shravan (July-August). The day is specifically devoted to Garuda, the divine chariot of Lord Vishnu and the sovereign ruler of avian creatures. History -Sthalapurana The origin of this temple can be trace...

The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the author of the famous Hindu epic Ramayana, is celebrated annually as the festival of Valmiki Jayanti. He is known for writing the epic. It occurs on the day of the full moon in the month of Ashwin, which on the Gregorian calendar falls somewhere between the months of September and October. The Hindu calendar specifies this day. In some circles, it is also known as Pragat Diwas. It is well documented that Maharishi Valmiki and Lord Rama lived during the same era and that Lord Rama paid a visit to Maharishi Valmiki's ashram while he was in exile. In addition to this, he gave shelter to Sita after King Rama had banished her from the kingdom of Ayodhya. He did this by rescuing her. Her labour and delivery took place in his ashram, and she gave birth to twins named Lava and Kusha. The great sage became their teacher when they were young and instructed them in the Ramayana, which is comprised of 24,000 verses (known as shlokas) and seven can...

Deepavali-Diwali is celebrated on a nation-wide on Amavasya new moon day - the 15th day of the of the Hindu month of Ashwin, (October/November) every year. It symbolizes that age-old culture of India which teaches to overcome ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. Diwali, the festival of lights even to-day in this modern world projects the rich and glorious past of India. Every year on the dark nights of Deepavali the sound of firecrackers announces the celebration of the favorite festival of Indians. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. The ancient story of how Deepavali evolved into such a widely celebrated festival is differ...