Venkatesham

“When you are born with a question in your soul, the answer becomes your life’s work.” Venkatesham is the founder and guiding spirit behind Bharathiyam — a digital dharmic initiative dedicated to reviving, preserving, and sharing the timeless soul-wisdom of Bharat. Born into a traditional family rooted in simplicity, reverence, and moral strength, his life bridges two worlds — the outer world of technology and digital communication, and the inner world of silence, reflection, and spiritual seeking. The articles and essays featured on Bharathiyam are not recent creations, but part of a lifelong body of work that began more than two decades ago. Many of them were originally written between 2000 and 2020, stored quietly as Word documents — reflections, insights, and learnings collected through years of sādhanā, study, and service. These writings are now being published in their original spirit, dated according to when they were first composed. Alongside Bharathiyam, he continues to nurture two interconnected literary trilogies exploring dharma, family, and the soul’s journey — expressions of the same inner quest that began long ago and continues to unfold through his work and life.

24 Powerful Hindu Symbols – The Language of the Sacred

🌸 Introduction In the vast expanse of Sanātana Dharma, every symbol is a living expression of truth. These sacred icons…

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Deepavali — The Festival of Light and Inner Illumination

Introduction Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and across the world wherever…

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Different Kinds of Mantras and Their Nomenclature

Introduction Since time immemorial, mantras have formed the living heartbeat of Sanatana Dharma. Every mantra is a vibration of consciousness…

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Are Parabrahma and Parātma the Same?

🌺 Introduction In the spiritual vocabulary of Sanātana Dharma, few terms are as profound and subtle as Parabrahma and Parātma…

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Moksha Ranganatha Swamy — Rangasthala: The Gateway to Liberation

In the quiet folds of Karnataka’s Chikkaballapura district, about 60–70 km from Bengaluru, lies a sacred temple few pilgrims know…

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The Divine Child Who Blesses Couples with Children

In the serene village of Dodda Mallur, near Channapatna in Ramanagara district, stands one of the most enchanting temples of…

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Shani – The God of Justice

In the vast cosmic order of Sanātana Dharma, each graha (planet) is not merely a celestial body but a conscious…

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Shiva’s Gift of Four Spatika Lingas to Adi Shankaracharya

Tradition says that when Ādi Śaṅkarācārya performed penance to Lord Shiva, the Lord appeared and placed in his hands four…

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Shiva’s Gift of Four Spatika Lingas to Adi Shankaracharya

Among the many legends surrounding Ādi Śaṅkarācārya (8th century CE), one of the most cherished is the divine gift he…

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Navaratri – The Nine nights of Celebration!

Navaratri—literally “nine nights”—is one of Bharat’s most-loved festivals, a collective bow to the Divine Feminine (Shakti) in her myriad forms.…

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