Published in April 2025 Edition of Hindu Deep by Hindu Council of Kenya
Hindu Temples
Hindu Sanatan Mandir, Machakos
A very cloudy Sunday morning, Navratri reaching its final day and the auspiciousness of Ram Navami festival. Most temples in Nairobi had a day full of programs to mark the holy occasions yet I decided to skip attending the prayers in Nairobi and joined the Hindu Council of Kenya convoy to Machakos to attend the … Continue reading Hindu Sanatan Mandir, Machakos
Sundar Kand recitation!
Sarika Falor a poet par excellence composed the holy text of Hindus called Sundar Kand in simple Hindi using her own poetic compositions and published it into a book. Interestingly she performed a recitation at Shree Ram Mandir, Nairobi even before her book was published. This poetic composition was published in India and blessed by … Continue reading Sundar Kand recitation!
Somvati Amavasya
A Hindu festival celebrated during the holy month of Shravan.
Travel Trails: (18)The blue dome!
The main dome and accompanying smaller domes on the sides ……. The blue tones of paint and terraced slides….. The carved figurines divine amid heavenly vibes…. Pleasing to the eyes, in efforts of dharma revives!! Sikiladi
Travel Trails: (16)Faith’s individuality
Showering Grace!
Spiritual Vibes! Finding a place of grace within a walled and veiled city is a common sight in Southern part of India where almost anywhere and everywhere one can expect a temple to be present. Photgraphy : Sikiladi Date: 25/07/24 Bengaluru, India
prayerful Pattern (2)
The prayer Altar which much thought into placing of the various idols and items in preparation of Ram Katha. Jalaram Bappa at one end stands tall asserting his authority in his temple. Ganpati ji at the other end stands as a savior “Vighnaharta “ Besides other murtis and pictures the quintessential item: The Kalash with … Continue reading prayerful Pattern (2)
Prayerful pattern (1)
The traditional prayer pattern created from grains and lentils is symbolic of abundance and the invocation of different divine manifestations of the Male and Female deities in Hindu spirituality. Above pattern was created at the Jalaram Mandir, Nairobi for a Ramayana Katha ( recitation of the holy scripture) in June 2024.
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