Mamandram Magazine

One of the greatest Saivite saints, Tirunavukkarasar is credited with the reestablishment of Hinduism in South India following the rise of nastika traditions. Popularly known as Appar, he was one of the most prolific Tamil Saiva poets and a great exponent of Saiva Siddhanta, visiting hundreds of temples and composing hymns in honor of Shiva. Appar’s message of service to God and fellow humans has timeless appeal among the faithful, and his impact on the religious and social life of the Tamil people is remarkable. Read the rest of this entry »

With about 885 million followers, Hinduism is the third biggest religion in the world after Christianity and Islam. India is home to more than 800 million Hindus, while the rest are spread around the globe. Hinduism accounts for more than 13 percent of the world population of 6.68 billion and is growing at around 1.52 percent annually. Read the rest of this entry »

Vishvakarma, the Architect of the Gods, is the presiding deity of craftsman, artisans and builders in the Hindu cosmology. He is the manifestation of the creative power of the Supreme Being and designed the tripartite universe consisting of the mortal world, the heavens and the netherworld at the behest of Brahma, the Creator. Vishvakarma also built the palaces of the Gods as well as their many weapons and chariots. Although a minor divinity within the Hindu pantheon, Visvakarma is frequently mentioned in the Vedas and other scriptures in his capacity as the Celestial Architect. Read the rest of this entry »

The 1600 year old Karpaka Vinayakar Temple in Pillayarpatti is one of the oldest and most popular Hindu shrines in south India. A rock cut cave temple featuring a massive sculpture of Vinayakar, the temple also has ancient images of other Hindu deities. The immensely powerful Karpaka Vinayakar Temple is also one of the cleanest and best managed shrines in India, drawing devotees from across south India who come to pray to Pillaiyar, the ‘remover of obstacles.’ Read the rest of this entry »

The Saraswathi Pooja is the most important festival honoring the Hindu goddess of knowledge and wisdom. Observed every year on the final day of Maha Navaratri, Saraswathi Pooja involves offerings and prayers devoted to Saraswathi. The festival is believed to be auspicious for seeking the blessings of Saraswathi and for the commencement of academic endeavors. Read the rest of this entry »

by Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati

Hinduism is a means of achieving the four canonical goals of life, or purusharthas - kama, artha, dharma and moksha. These four goals represent a holistic approach to achieve spiritual, emotional and material satisfaction for human beings. Read the rest of this entry »

His Holiness Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati Swamigal was the Paramacharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham from 1907 until 1994. Born on May 20, 1894, he was installed as the head seer of the Kanchi Math at the age of 13 and presided over an important period for the monastery and India as a whole. During his tenure, the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham gained new strength as a leading Hindu institution, propagating the teachings of Adi Shankara and espousing Vedanta philosophy. Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati was also very concerned with the preservation of the Vedas and Dharma Shastras. He attained samadhi in his centenary year in Kanchipuram.

The Malaysia Hindu Dharma Mamandram (MHDM) is proud to launch the Mamandram Magazine, an online publication aimed at a global audience featuring various aspects of the world’s oldest religion and issues of interest to Hindus. As MHDM’s official publication, Mamandram Magazine will be published quarterly, with the first issue due out in October 2008. Along with articles and editorials about Hindu religion, culture, history and traditions, Mamandram Magazine will also be the primary media outlet for MHDM efforts and events.

The Mamandram Magazine aims to inform and educate Hindus worldwide on the eternal teachings of Hindu Dharma and to present a truthful and objective description of the religion to non-Hindus interested in learning about Hinduism. Recurring topics will include philosophy, scripture, culture, education, spirituality, yoga, Hindu saints and personalities, and relevant current events. Please contact us at MHDM for more information on the Mamandram Magazine.