Lord Vithoba, is a Hindu god mostly worshipped by the people of Maharashtra. He is the incarnation of Lord Krishna. Vithoba is often depicted as a smiling handsome young man by keeping his two arms on his hip, and appears with his consort Mata Rukmani. Pandharpur Vittal Rumani Mandir is the main temple for LordRead More →
Revanta or Raivata is the son of Lord Surya, and his wife Saranyu. Revanta is chief of the Guhyakas in the Himalayas. His Images are found in various temples and mostly worshipped by some sects of north Indians since ancient times. (ambien) He is similar to yakshas and was worshipped for getting strength in mind and body.Read More →
Suswani Mata is regarded as an avatar of Parvati Mata and worshipped by Jain and Hindu community devotees. Her main temple is located at Morkhana in Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The temple was constructed in 12th century AD. There is an ancient Shiva Temple situated nearby the main temple. She is worshipped as Kuladevi by many families in rajasthan. The SuswaniRead More →
Rahu and ketu are the powerful grahas as per hinduism. Rahu and ketu both are snake deities, who are responsible for causing eclipses of the sun and the moon, and they are also considered as the supreme among serpants. Rahu and Ketu are interlinked with each other. Rahu and ketu areRead More →
Several centuries ago, there lived a pious and a noble lady in a village in Maharashtra. She was a sincere devotee of Lord Vital of Pandarpur. She lived her life, by cooking food at her home, and selling it to the local villagers. Once she was very much interested toRead More →
Gananatha Nayanar is a famous nayanar saint and after his death, he has become the head of the attendants of Lord Shiva and is still living in Kailasa by serving Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati Devi. His selfless service to the god and to the devotees of Lord Shiva had made him to reach theRead More →
Vindyavasini is one of the various names of the goddess Durga. She gets the name of Vindyavasini, since she resides in Vindyachal. Her temple is located at Vindyachal, on the banks of river Ganges, in Uttar Pradesh. According to various puranas, it was stated that goddess durga took the avatar of Vindyavasini in orderRead More →
Pugal Chola Nayanar was the king of the chola dynasty and was one among the 63 Nayanars. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, who ruled his kingdom with the blessings of Lord Shiva, and took care of his people in a well versed manner. He donated food andRead More →
Sri Chowdeshwari Devi is an incarnation of Mata Parvati. Her other names are Banashankari and Soodambika. She is the Kula Devi of the Devanga sect of people. According to ancient puranas, Sage Devala, was the chief of the Devanga community. He contains the features of Lord Shiva and was born in the earth in order to introduce the professions ofRead More →
Kari Nayanar is one of the 63 nayanar saints, and was a great worshipper of Lord Shiva. He rendered a famous Tamil text named as Karikkovai. Hence he was called as Kari Nayanar. LIFE Kari Nayanar was born in a Brahmin family in Thirukkadaiyur, Near Amritaghateswarar – Abirami Temple and the ancient Thirukkadaiyur Mayanam temple. He was an ardentRead More →
Manasa Devi, is a goddess of snakes, worshipped mainly in north India, for getting recovered from problems caused due to snakebite and also will bless the childless couple and give them children. Her husband’s name is Jagatkaru, a great rishi, and their son’s name is Astika, a great serpent deity. The great AstikaRead More →
Vayilar was a Nayanar saint, and the follower of the principles of Shaivism. He is considered as one among the 63 nayanars. He is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. LIFE Vayilar was born and brought up in Mylapore, Chennai. He belongs to vellalar caste. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. He wasRead More →
INTRODUCTION Munaiyaduvar was a Nayanar saint, and a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He was a strict follower of the principles of shaivism. Munaiyaduvar is described as a soldier, who would fight for the weak and non-courageous kings and use the wealth received from them in service of Lord Shiva and his devotees. Munaiyaduvar alsoRead More →
INTRODUCTION Kalarsinga Nayanar was a Nayanar saint, and a strict follower of Shaivism sect. He ruled his pallava dynasty in a proper manner. During his period, he spread the shaivism sect throughout his region, and people in his region were lived happily and peacefully. LIFE Kalarsinga was a Pallava king and conquered many kingdoms andRead More →
INTRODUCTION As per the words of Guru Raghavendra Swamy, many mutts are being formed all around the world. Out of his several temples, there is a famous temple situated at Sithalapakkam, which is located in Plot No. 364, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Koil Main Street, T.N.H.B. Quarters, Medavakkam – Mambakkam Main Road, SITHALAPAKAM,Read More →
Marundeeswarar Temple INTRODUCTION Marundeeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams and the great nayanar saints Appar and Tirugnana Sambandar have sung about the importance of this temple. The temple has been reconstructed and renovated by the Chola kings during the 11th century. The Marundeeswarar temple isRead More →
INTRODUCTION The Brahmapureeswarar Temple is situated in Thirupattur. It is believed that by visiting this temple our fate can by changed by the blessings of Lord Brahma. Once Lord Brahma has got pride that he was the ultimate Creator of the entire Universe. Lord Brahma thought that he has got more powers thanRead More →
Kannaki Amman INTRODUCTION Kannaki Amman is the divine form of the pious and noble woman Kannagi, who was worshipped mainly in Sri Lanka and Kerala. She is considered as the goddess of chastity, rain and fertilization. She is also worshipped by the Sinhalese Buddhists as Pattini Deviyo. There is also a statue of Kannaki at Bharathi Salai, Marina Beach,Read More →
INTRODUCTION There is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Kalabhairava, an aspect of Lord Shiva, and it is situated in Morepalayam, Tiruchengodu Thaluk, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, 637205. This temple was constructed by the then ruler of Tiruchengodu, approximately before 300 years ago. Here Lord Bhairava can be seen in the main shrine of theRead More →
Sri Vana Durgaiamman Temple, Kathiramangalam INTRODUCTION Ma Vana Durga Parameshwari Amman temple is situated in Kathiramangalam, Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu and it is situated few kilometres faraway from Kumbakonam, and recently I have visited this famous Temple of Devi Durga and I had attained great spiritual enlightenment and delighted after visiting the shrine ofRead More →