Vishnu Sahasranama, one of the most popular litanies in Hinduism, finds a place in the ‘Anusanika Parva' of the Mahabharata. This litany consisting of 149 verses set in anustup metre could be divided ...

Reciting or listening to Sri Vishnu Sahasranama, composed by grandsire Bhishma, is a delight for our ears. It praises Lord Vishnu and His great qualities. Even if people cannot chant completely, ...

Plot It is interesting to contemplate on the circumstances under which Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram came into existence. Yudhishthira, the eldest of the five Pandavas, was mentally depleted because ...

The chanting of the Divine Name or nama japa has an important place in bhakti tradition. Nama japa can be in the form of japa or stotra. Japa is silent repetition of a mantra while stotra is uttered ...

Vaikuntha Ekadashi, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is observed in South India, particularly at the Tirumala Tirupati temple where devotees offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara.