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Is it bad if a diya goes off? This is a frequently asked question among people who light the evening lamp or diya regularly in their puja room.  [READ: How To Light Deepam at Home and  Why Malayalis Light Nilavilaku ]                                                     [Image by Sachin Yadav @ Pixabay] Why Did My Lamp Suddenly Turn Off? Where there is faith, there should be no scope for fear - this is Bhagawan Krishna's message to Arjun on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.  That represents strength of Bhakti. [READ: Bhakti: Meera's Greatest Wealth] Consider another example in the tradition of Bhakti.  When Prahlada, a young lad, is targeted by his own father, he remains calm under every situation. When he is thrown into the sea, the wise lad is reminded that the sea is the abode of Shriman Narayana. [ READ: Amazing Stories of Lord Shiva ] H...

Krishnapuram Palace near Kayamkulam: I was travelling with my family after offering prayers at the famous Ochira Parabramham temple. A family friend from Kollam insisted that we should visit the 18th century Krishnapuram Palace that was a temporary dwelling place of the Tranvancore kings. And that is how we came to the Krishnapuram Palace near Kayamkulam. One of the first stunning sights that caught my attention was this beautiful artistic depiction of Bhagawan Sri Krishna in a mural painting.  [ READ: Story of Krishna and a Thief & Why Chant Ramayana  ] What is the speciality of Krishnapuram Palace? Unique Kerala architecture, magnificent sword, stunning works of art, megalithic remains, wooden art pieces and stunning coins collectio are highlights of the Krishnapuram Palace, among other things.  Built in typical Kerala style, it was a pleasure to walk across the 16 kettu or ' Pathinaarukettu'   palace with four 'Nadumuttom' or open central court yards and the ...