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Among the many rituals that mark the arrival of a new life in a Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) family, one stands out for its quiet symbolism — the placing of Balabhadra in the cradle before the baby during the naming ceremony (palle ghalche) “Bala” means strength, and “Bhadra” means protection or auspiciousness. Together, Balabhadra is the bestower of strength … Read more
Along the quiet coastline of South Goa lies Varca (Varkā) — a small, peaceful town that carries a deep spiritual legacy.At its heart stands a humble temple dedicated to Śrī Dāmodar (Dambab) worshipped by generations of locals. How It All Started The story of this temple began on 19 September 1932, when a group of … Read more
The year was 1899. India was in the grip of terror — the Bubonic Plague had arrived, leaving no corner untouched. It was part of the Third Plague Pandemic, a deadly wave that had spread from China across the seas, reaching even the shores of Portugal. And in the small coastal town of Vasco in … Read more
||ॐ श्री दामोदराय नम: || Shri Damodar is the Kuldevata (family deity) on my paternal side — we belong to the Prabhu community of the Kamśa कम्श (Kaushika) gotra. (I have always heard this gotra mispronounced as kamsā which often made me wonder how did that demon king end up being our ancestor. Ofcourse we are better than … Read more
वरदाभयदातारौ रक्षितारम्य जगत्प्रभु: श्रीमद् वरदराजेन्द्रम् चिन्तेहन्तिवानिशम् वरदाभिहस्ताभ्यो वनमाला विराजित: शंक्खचक्र लसत्पाणि शरणागत रक्षक: ।। Nestled near Mangalore along the serene banks of the Phalguni River — also known as the Gurupurā River — lies the quaint town of Gurupurā, rich in history and spiritual significance. While the region is home to many ancient temples, two in … Read more