Lyrics And Meaning Devadevam Bhaje

Devadevam bhaje is one of the best compositions of Sri Tallapaka Annamayya which is sung in Hindola Raagam and Dhanyasi Raagam as well.

Hindolam
Arohana (ascending notes):Sa Ga2 Ma1 Da1 Ni2 Sa
Avarohana (descending notes): Sa Ni2 Da1 Ma1 Ga2 Sa

Dhanyasi
Arohana: Sa Ga2 Ma1 Pa Ni2 Sa
Avarohana: Sa Ni2 Da1 Pa Ma1 Ga2 Ri1 Sa

Pallavi
Devadevam bhaje Divya prabhaavam
Raavanaasura vairi Rana pungavam Ramam

Meaning: Praise the glory of Lord who is radiant and the enemy of the demon King Ravana

Charanam
Raajavara Sekharam Ravikula Sudhakaram
Aajanubahu Neelabhrakayam
Rajari kodanda Raja deeksha gurum
Raajeevalochanam Ramachandram
Meaning: The above stanza is in praise of Lord Rama - one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. He, who is the moon of the Sun dynasty (Surya Vamsam), is the most eminent king. He is blue complexioned with lotus shaped eyes and is very handsome with a perfect body. He wields the bow of Lord Parasurama who is the enemy of Kshatriyas.

Charanam
Neela jeemoota sannibha sareeram ghrana
visala vaksham vimala jalaja naabham
Talahi naagaharam Dharma sansthapanam
Bhoo lalanaadhipam bhogi sayanam

Meaning: He is unblemished and has a lotus-like navel. He has Garuda - the Divine eagle who is the destroyer of serpents - as his vehicle.

Charanam
Pankajasana vinuta parama Narayanam
Sankararjita janaka chaapa dalanam
Lanka vishoshanam laalita vibheeshanam
Venkatesam saadhu vibudha vinutam

Meaning: He, who is adored by Brahma who is seated on Lotus, is the supreme Narayana. He, who lifted the invincible bow of King Janaka that was obtained from Lord Shiva, has conquered Lanka and comforted Vibhishana (the younger brother of King Ravana). He is Lord Venkatesa who is worshiped by the sages and the learned ones.

Seemantham - The South Indian Traditional Baby Shower ceremony

Seemantham is a traditional south Indian way of celebrating baby shower. The same is celebrated in north India as 'godbharai' ('god' means lap in Hindi - 'd' in 'god' is pronounced as 'the' and bharai means 'to fill'). The celebration differs from region to region. Seemantham is also known by the names 'poolu mudupu' (i.e adoring flowers in the hair) and 'gajulu todagadam' (i.e wearing glass bangles) in Telugu. It is celebrated in the 5th or 7th or 9th month of pregnancy. Seemantham is one of the 16 Hindu samskaras known as 'simantonnayana' in Sanskrit. It is a samskara of the embryo / foetus that develops in the pregnant woman's womb. Usually, seemantham is celebrated for the 1st pregnancy only and not for the subsequent conceives. There are certain superstitious believes on celebrating the function. In the olden days, people believed that pregnant women are easily prone to 'dishti' or evil e

How To Perform Aksharabhyasam At Home And Basar temple

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School Speeches - Farewell Speech By School Principal to Outgoing Students

Author Reserves All Rights. Listen to the speech in my YouTube Channel: This sample speech would be helpful for the school principal to deliver on the occasion of school farewell day party. Respected teachers and my dear students, Good Morning / Good Afternoon to each one present here and a very warm welcome to you to the school farewell party. It's a nostalgic feeling as I remember my student life in school and my school farewell party. I am sure we all have mixed feelings on this day which is a blend of joy and sadness. On one hand you feel enthusiastic as you will be stepping into a completely new different world where you will find relatively more freedom than in a school life. While on the other hand you will feel sad as you have to depart from your school / classmates. My dear friends the time has come to bid you all farewell with a heavy heart from this esteemed institution which protected you, cared for you, supported you and guided you all these years.

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