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
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Bibi Nachiyar: Muslim Princess Enshrined As A Deity In The Melkote Temple
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 12, 2022 It was way back in the early part of the 12th century that the Shaiva cult had grown a huge base of followers of whom Kulottunga Chola was the most important one. Although he was a great Shiva devotee, he was attached fanatically to the Shaiva cult. He looked down on the Vaishnava mantras, disrespected holy Basil, and even got the Govindaraja Perumal temple locked down for an indefinite time, after which, he forcibly got an agreement signed, that asked for strict compliance to the Shaivite tradition from everyone. Read on to know how the story connects with Bibi Nachiyar, a Muslim princess who is now enshrined as a deity in the Melkote temple, which is located in Mandya distinct, between Bangalore and Mysore. Bibi Nachiyar: Ramanujacharya Steps In To Tondanur Subjected to excruciating torture following this debacle, people finally informed Sri … [Read more...] about Bibi Nachiyar: Muslim Princess Enshrined As A Deity In The Melkote Temple
How To Cope With Mental Health Triggers? Tips And Helpline Numbers
Home Health Wellness Wellness on September 13, 2022 The importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Mental health impacts how we think, feel and act. Although mental health awareness is still in its infancy in several parts of the country, there is a need to emphasise the consequences and seriousness of the issue. Essentially, mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being that affects our ability to act, think, and feel and how we relate to others, cope with stress, and make decisions. One in five people worldwide suffers from a mental illness. Some of the most common mental illnesses include depression , bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ), schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder [1] . Some external events or circumstances can trigger uncomfortable emotional or psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, panic, discouragement, despair, or negative … [Read more...] about How To Cope With Mental Health Triggers? Tips And Helpline Numbers
Nine Most Famous Temples In India Dedicated To Lord Rama
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 13, 2022 Lord Ram is the seventh Avatar of Lord Vishnu and is a celebrated deity in the Indian devout households. Worshipped for his divine values, which he stood for, all of his life, he is a shimmering example of a perfect human being that stood the test of time, travelling on an unbeaten path. Dispensing justice to his citizens at Ayodhya as Raja Ram, Lord Ram as Sitaram gave his wife Sita her due justice for her distraught life. There are numerous Lord Ram temples throughout the country, but we have curated the nine famous ones. 1. Raghunath Temple, Jammu Raghunath Temple, based in t he Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, consists of a complex of seven shrines each with its own `Shikhara`, ((rising tower) A portrait of Maharana Ranbir Singh and Lord Hanuman can be found at the point of entrance. Lord Ram is the prominent deity … [Read more...] about Nine Most Famous Temples In India Dedicated To Lord Rama
How To Cope With Mental Health Triggers; Tips And Helpline Numbers
Home Health Wellness Wellness on September 13, 2022 The importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Mental health impacts how we think, feel and act. Although mental health awareness is still in its infancy in several parts of the country, there is a need to emphasise the consequences and seriousness of the issue. Essentially, mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being that affects our ability to act, think, and feel and how we relate to others, cope with stress, and make decisions. One in five people worldwide suffers from a mental illness. Some of the most common mental illnesses include depression , bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ), schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder [1] . Some external events or circumstances can trigger uncomfortable emotional or psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, panic, discouragement, despair, or negative … [Read more...] about How To Cope With Mental Health Triggers; Tips And Helpline Numbers
Renowned Spanish Author Javier Marias Passes Away Due To Lung Infection Post COVID-19
Home Art culture Art Culture on September 12, 2022 Javier Marias, one of Spain's most renowned novelists, died on Sunday at the age of 70, his publisher announced. The novelist died in a hospital in Madrid due to complications from a lung infection, the Spanish EFE news agency reported. He had contracted COVID-19 earlier. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez mourned Marias's death in a tweet, describing Sunday as a "sad day for Spanish letters." He offered his condolences to the author's friends and family. "His extensive and talented work will forever be a fundamental part of our literature," Sanchez wrote. Born on September 20, 1951, in Madrid, the Spanish author wrote 16 novels, the last of which being Tomas Nevinson, which he published last year. His work received great exposure, being translated into 46 languages and selling some 9 million copies across 56 countries, according to his publisher Alfaguara. … [Read more...] about Renowned Spanish Author Javier Marias Passes Away Due To Lung Infection Post COVID-19
‘Designer Vag,’ Know About The Beautification Procedure Heard On ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’
Home Health Wellness Wellness on September 15, 2022 " I don't agree with designer vaginas at all ," said Dr Kiran Coelho to Maheep Kapoor, Seema Khan, Neelam Kothari Soni and Bhavana Pandey on Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives . And since then, the show's viewers have been curious about what goes down when one gets a designer vagina, a.k.a labiaplasty. One of the women asks the expert about women losing interest in sex as they get older. The doctor responds about 'designer vaginas' becoming increasingly popular. " So many of my patients come for vaginal tightening when they feel their vaginas have become too loose ," explains Dr Kiran Coelho, a gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon. What Is Labiaplasty? The labiaplasty procedure, also known as labioplasty, labia minora reduction, and labial reduction, involves the alteration of the labia minora (inner labia) and labia majora (outer labia), which are folds of … [Read more...] about ‘Designer Vag,’ Know About The Beautification Procedure Heard On ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’
Ramayana And Mahabharata: The Interesting Similarities Between Two Great Indian Epics
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 15, 2022 Ramayana and Mahabharata are two Indian epics that mentions about the existence of God and the victory of the good over the evil. Though written in different eras, or yugas, the prime intent of both avatars is the same which is a proof that the world is being handled in the fairest manner by the universal power from the time primordial. Lord Vishnu, with his various incarnations on earth, which ranged from the Matsyavatar to Krishnavatar, signified the process of evolution from the undeveloped fish form to the fully-fledged human being form of Krishna. All the incarnations had one purpose, that is of destroying the malice in people and restoring dharma on the earth. In each avatar, Lord Vishnu faces opposition from demons or demonical beings, teaches them lessons, and protects the cause of the righteous. The four yugas mentioned in the Indian … [Read more...] about Ramayana And Mahabharata: The Interesting Similarities Between Two Great Indian Epics
Nidhivan In Vrindavan: What You Need To Know About This Mysterious And Sacred Forest
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 17, 2022 Nidhivan, which is a sacred forest located in Vrindavan or the Prem Bhoomi of Lord Krishna in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, is the most sacred spot of pilgrimage for Radha Krishna devotees. It is actually a Forest of Tulsi that is surrounded by interesting legends that finally leave you wondering why the trees are all twisted, in pairs, and spread all across the forest floor. Here, one can also find the Basil trees are not single but are found in pairs. Nidhivan has unusually hollow, but short trees whose branches are tangled and twisted downwards. The Tulsi plants appear to be arranged in pairs. Let us look at these wonderful sights in an archaic light and decipher the divine mystery that it is shrouded in. You can deduce that these twined Basil twin trees are the gopis that come to life once it turns dark. Actually, it is believed that when … [Read more...] about Nidhivan In Vrindavan: What You Need To Know About This Mysterious And Sacred Forest
Saraswati Puja 2021 During Navratri: Puja Vidhi And Significance
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