Goddess biraja temple architecture

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 23, 2022 Goddess Biraja Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Jajpur that is around 125 kilometres away from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Known as Viraja or Biraja kshetra, this important Maha Shakti peeth, is housed in Jajpur that is known for 1000 lingams. Viraja is a form of Goddess Durga who gets worshipped here as Girija or Viraja and Lord Shiva, receives worship in the form of Jagannath. Adi Shankara, in his Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha Stuti, describes Viraja Devi as Girija who an amalgamation of the holy trinity of Goddesses, that is, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Maha Saraswati. As per Shiva Purana, this temple is one of the 51 shakti peeths of Goddess Sati, whose mortal remains were torn into 51 shreds by Lord Vishnu using his Sudarshan Chakra. It is the navel of Sati that fell on Jajpur and a temple was erected for Biraja Devi. Lord Vishnu in … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Temple Of Goddess Biraja In Jajpur

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 21, 2022 Installed at Gaya, on the shores of the Falgu river, Goddess Mangal Gauri resides in one of the 18 upa shakti peeth temples, whose soothing presence draws the maximum number of devotees to its fold every year. This temple finds its mention in several Puranas and historical pieces of evidence. Buddhists and Hindus both hold this place in awe and reverence. Narrow by lanes amidst the decadent buildings, a beauteous natural landscape with rocky hills surrounding a river from the three sides gives it a quaintly spiritual flavour that is beyond words to describe. Find out more about Mangala Gauri below. Constructed in 1459 AD, this temple is east facing and dedicated to Mangala Gauri, which worships Shakti in the form of a breast symbol. This Shakti eeth temple is nestled on the top of the mountainous range of Mangala Gauri. There is a flight of … [Read more...] about Mangala Gauri Temple: Interesting Details About Goddess Durga Of Gaya

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 26, 2022 The temple of Mammiyur Mahadeva is within walking distance from Guruvayur Krishna Temple, which also includes the temples for Ganpathi, Subramanya, Vishnu and Bhagavathi temples in its premises at Guruvayoor, Thrissur Kerala. It is a must to visit the Temple of Mahadeva after you take a darshan of the Krishna temple of Guruvayur. Widely known among the 108 Parasurama Shiva Kshetrams in Kerala and one of the five Shiva temples around Guruvayoor, the temple houses Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati on his lap, along with Gods Ganesha, Subramanya and Ayyappa. You may also find idols of Nagas, Bhadrakali and Brahmarakshass installed in the temple. The Main deity Is Lord Shiva In The Form Of Uma Maheswara. Since he is facing East and in fierce disposition, Lord Vishnu is installed in a Sanctum Sanctorum close to Lord Shiva's sanctum in order to reduce the … [Read more...] about Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple At Guruvayoor: Architecture, Legend, Time, Festivals, Offerings, And How To Reach