Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 26, 2022 Once King Daksha had organized a yagnya to which he called everyone to attend it, except his own daughter, Sati and his son-in-law Lord Shiva. Curious about this development, Sati, herself travelled from Kailash and went to her father's palace where she saw the yagnya being conducted in her absence. To add fuel to the fire, her father had only harsh and rude comments to make about her husband and did not show any signs of remorse for his act. Due to this, Sati got annoyed and disillusioned, and fell into the homagni and ended her life. Lord Shiva, knowing this was grief stricken and carried her mortal remains with him and roamed about the three worlds in agony and pain. Unable to withstand this, Lord Vishnu, in order to rid Lord Shiva of the pain, blew Mother Sati's body apart into 51 portions which were later enshrined in these respective … [Read more...] about Navratri 2022: What Is Shakti Peetha? Lists Of All 51 Powerful Temples
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Durga Puja 2022: Powerful Durga Mantras And Their Benefits
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 16, 2022 Mantras have been given immense significance in Hinduism and are very popular in spiritual practices, often used to show devotion to deities. The mantras connect you at a deeper level to your soul. It works miracles on the reciter and the listener. There is a lot of mental discipline involved in the recitation and it should be correctly pronounced. The mantra syllables carry power and can surely solve problems. Mantras should be recited in the following way. Shakti mantra is most powerful and enables the person with the will, power and guts to fight any situation. It is good to chant the shakti mantra in the early morning. One rosary of this mantra should be chanted. Goddess Durga is the preserving, sustaining and destroying force of the universe. She eradicates evil from its roots and accords peace to the world. Durga puja is a festival that goes on for … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Powerful Durga Mantras And Their Benefits
The Five Most Powerful Bhagavathy Durga Temples In Kerala
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 18, 2022 Popularly known as 'God's Own Country', Kerala is home to many ancient temples that enthral thousands of visitors with their historical and mystical elements. These temples are known to be extremely powerful and etch a special place in everyone's hearts. Dedicated to the Goddess Kali, these five temples are to be visited at least once in a lifetime to get a complete idea of their magnificence. Read on to know more. 1. Chettikulangara Devi Temple One of the most popular Durga temples in Kerala, and second to only Shabarimala as far as the income is concerned, Chettikulangara Devi Temple is the temple of Bhadra kali that is located at Chettikulangara in the district of Alappuzha in Mavelikkara taluk. The temple receives collections worth several crores of rupees annually. Sometimes a single-day collection runs more than one crore rupees. … [Read more...] about The Five Most Powerful Bhagavathy Durga Temples In Kerala
Five Most Powerful Bhagavathy Durga Temples In Kerala
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 19, 2022 Popularly known as 'God's Own Country', Kerala is home to many ancient temples that enthral thousands of visitors with their historical and mystical elements. These temples are known to be extremely powerful and etch a special place in everyone's hearts. Dedicated to the Goddess Kali, these five temples are to be visited at least once in a lifetime to get a complete idea of their magnificence. Read on to know more. 1. Chettikulangara Devi Temple One of the most popular Durga temples in Kerala, and second to only Shabarimala as far as the income is concerned, Chettikulangara Devi Temple is the temple of Bhadra kali that is located at Chettikulangara in the district of Alappuzha in Mavelikkara taluk. The temple receives collections worth several crores of rupees annually. Sometimes a single-day collection runs more than … [Read more...] about Five Most Powerful Bhagavathy Durga Temples In Kerala
Durga Puja 2022: Know About The 500-Year-Old Durga Temple At Nartiang In Meghalaya
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 19, 2022 Durga Puja, is the biggest festival celebrated for Goddess Shakti or Durga in the entire stretch of India. It is especially celebrated with pomp and verve in West Bengal and for other states too, including the state of Odisha, Tripura, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, it is very significant. It is on these six days that good triumphed over evil due to Goddess Durga's miraculous powers. The fierce demon Mahishasura was subdued by Goddess Durga and hence these days are marked for celebration in Indian households. It is time now for every Indian household to celebrate this occasion on all the 6 days of the festival. This year, Durga puja will be celebrated from 01 October 2022 to 05 October 2022. There are several shakti peeths of Goddess Sati for Goddess Durga which draw maximum number of devotees for worship. On this … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Know About The 500-Year-Old Durga Temple At Nartiang In Meghalaya
Durga Puja 2022: Rituals, Procedures And Benefits Associated With it
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
Durga Puja 2022: Know About Samyapuram Mariamman Temple, Maha Durga Of Trichy
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
Navratri 2022: Nine Forms Of Goddess Durga For Nine Days
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 19, 2022 Navratri signifies nine auspicious nights, which is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Goddess Durga on demons whom she slayed on these days. The Nine forms of Devi Shakti are worshipped according to different rituals, puja is performed and fasting is strictly observed. This is also celebrated in Nepal. The festival is celebrated for nine nights, where each night is dedicated to one of the nine different forms of Shakti or Goddess Durga. Let us know about them. 1. Shailputri Temple, Jalalipura One of the Shailputri Temples is located in Jalalipura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Goddess Shailputri, being the absolute form of Mother receives worship on the very first day of Navratri. Shailaputri is the daughter of the Himalayas and has the Nandi bull as her vehicle. She removes all the problems incurred due to associating with evil people. She has a … [Read more...] about Navratri 2022: Nine Forms Of Goddess Durga For Nine Days
Sharadiya Navratri 2022: Date, Muhurta And Significance
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 16, 2022 Navratri Ghat Sthapana shubh muhurat: नवरात्र पर घट स्थापना के लिए जानें शुभ मुहूर्त | Boldsky Navratri is going to be observed from 26 September and will continue till 05 October 2022. The nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during this period of nine days. The Navratri falling during the Ashvin month is known as Maha Navratri. It is either the main festival or is celebrated as one of the most popular festivals in most of the states of India. A fast on each day during these nine days, for each form of the Goddess is observed during the festival. These fasts are concluded by the Kanjaka Pujan on the ninth day. Significance Of Navratri Markandeya Puran mentions the reasons behind the celebrations of Navratri. Durga Saptashati is one of the parts of the Purana. It explains the story of the birth of a girl who was the … [Read more...] about Sharadiya Navratri 2022: Date, Muhurta And Significance
Durga Puja 2019: The Nine Manifestations Of Goddess Durga
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