Samayapuram mariamman abhishekam

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 17, 2022 Worshipped by King Dasharatha, father of Lord Rama, the Arulmigu Samayapuram Mariamman temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peetams and is dedicated to Goddesss Shakti. This place stands second when it comes to receiving the highest amount of devotee contributions and the number of devotees in the entire stretch of Tamil Nadu. The temple of Arulmigu Samayapuram Mariamman is believed to be the cradle for the Shakti cult that is such a predominant part of the Tamil Bhakti tradition. The 700-year-old temple, that was worshipped in the open once upon a time around the paddy fields, is now enshrined and worshipped as a household deity in the town of Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) where the Stala Vrikasham is the Veppilai Maram (Neem Tree). Even today at night, people do hear the sounds from anklets inside the sanctum, when it is closed. The idol of Mariamman is … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Know About Samyapuram Mariamman Temple, Maha Durga Of Trichy

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on October 11, 2021 The nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during the Navratri. Goddess Durga is the manifestation of power, peace, prosperity and knowledge. Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Parvati, Goddess Mahakali, Goddess Saraswati all are just different forms of Goddess Durga. Among the nine days of Puja, a Puja is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati as well. It is generally observed as a three-day festival where the Goddess is offered prayers for the last three days of Navratri. This year Saraswati Puja will be performed on 12 October. The second day is known as Saraswati Pradhan Puja. The southern Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, worship goddess Saraswati on the 9th day, which is the last day of Navratri. Also, in southern India, the goddess is either worshipped on the sixth day or ninth day; and the Saraswati Puja celebration continues for the last 3 days. Here … [Read more...] about Saraswati Puja 2021 During Navratri: Puja Vidhi And Significance

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 16, 2022 The term 'Durga', in the Sanskrit language, means "She who is difficult to reach." The Ugra (fierce) and Soumya (gentle) forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped by the devotees, especially in India. She is the storehouse or the representative of the collective power of the universe. She is found as formless and in form everywhere. She is also known as Parvati, Ambika, and Kali. The destruction of demons on these nine days led to the celebration of this moment on Navratri. Performing Durga puja at least once a year will bestow wealth, health, and peace of mind. Durga Puja is done especially during the Navratras which come twice a year. Navratra literally means '9 nights'. As Durga, sitting on a Lion, she manifests herself as Shakti and as the power which we use to breathe, walk, digest etc. Durga Puja bestows wealth and offspring and protects from … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Rituals, Procedures And Benefits Associated With it

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on December 11, 2018 According to the Hindu sacred books, our bodies are made up of three kinds of energies, namely the Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. The qualities that we possess depend on the proportion of these three elements in the body. The Three Gunas Guna in Hinduism basically means tendency. It speaks of the tendency of a human towards a particular incident or a particular task. It fundamentally refers to a quality of a human being. The three Gunas in Hinduism are Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. It is believed that every human being possesses all the three Gunas in different proportions. All the three Gunas have a share in the human body. The more one Guna is there, the more related qualities a person will possess. Let us understand them further. What Is Sattva Guna? "Sattva" refers to the element of purity and piousness. It relates to Godliness and is … [Read more...] about Three Gunas and Their Significance in Hinduism

Home Yoga spirituality Thought Thought on December 13, 2018 'The nine consciousnesses' is a profound Buddhist concept that speaks of the different levels of human capacity in understanding the reality of life. In this article, we look at the nine consciousnesses and try and comprehend the profoundness of each of these. It must be understood that our lives are governed by the action of these nine consciousnesses and everything we do consequently is influenced by or influences any or all of these forms. The concept of nine consciousnesses comes from Buddhism. Consciousness is a word which stands for that sense of the human being which makes it feel alive and able to relate to the surroundings. It remains there even when the person sleeps. According to the above-mentioned concept, there are nine levels or forms that consciousness is divided into. It is on the basis of these levels that self-identification and relation of the self … [Read more...] about The Nine Consciousnesses

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 13, 2019 A gracious face, with a sweet smile on her face, she has one thousand hands each carrying a weapon. Goddess Durga is also known as 'Maya' for she bestows the man with all the wealth he needs in life. This Goddess is a deity which cannot be controlled by anyone, she is invincible, as is suggested by the name Durga itself. This year Durga puja will start from 28 September and end on 8 October. There are three sub-parts in Hindu religion, Vaishnavism, Shaivism and Shaktism. Goddess Durga is the primary deity in Shaktism. She is just another form of Goddess Parvati, who came to be known as Durga after she killed the demon Mahishasura. Goddess Durga has eight other forms as well. These are mainly worshipped during the nine days of Navaratra/Navratri. Her eight more forms are no less beautiful and powerful than Goddess Durga herself. These are … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2019: The Nine Manifestations Of Goddess Durga

Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 24, 2022 Celebrated as the favourite festival of West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, and Odisha. Durga Puja is observed from Shashti tithi and continues until Vijayadashami. Most of the time, the celebrations begin on the day of the Maha Panchami itself. After the Sharadiya Navaratri, it is time for one more festival, that spells cheer and festivity for the Hindu devotees. The last five-day period of Navratri is when Durga Puja begins and concludes. The Bengali community starts with the pujas on the day of Maha Panchami. The entire ceremonial stretch of the Durga puja period has, all in all, five rituals marked out namely Bilva Nimantran, Kalprarambh, Akal Bodhan puja, Adhivas and Amantran. Bilva Nimantran is the first ritual of Durga puja which must be followed compulsorily as the starting point for the entire procedure. Firstly, Goddess Durga gets invited to the Bilva tree and … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Five Day Rituals, Kaalprarambh, Bilva Nimantran, Akal Bodhon, And Legend

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