The significance of Sathabhishekam
சதாபிஷேகத்தின் பெருமை. 2013இல் என் தந்தை திரு. தி.ந.ச. வரதன் அவர்களின் சதாபிஷேகத்தின் போது அவர் பிரசுரித்தது. Sathabhishekam is the set of Poojas and rituals that are performed for the couple when the bridegroom’s…
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