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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

Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 14, 2022 Chitrakoot is a pilgrimage centre and a nagar panchayat, which is located in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. This place has gained momentum because it is connected with the popular Indian epic Ramayana. It virtually stands resplendent with the colours of life and holds historical significance. It conveys the stories of Lord Rama and Sita through the imprints of time. If you are curious to know about the events in Lord Rama's life, here is the place that will help you to connect the missing dots. Chitrakoot district is bounded in the North by Kaushambi, in the South by Satna (MP) Rewa (MP). Here are the top eight ancient temples of Chitrakoot that get you mesmerised to the point of no return. If religious places hold a special fascination for you, you can head straightaway to Chitrakoot. 1. Ram Ghat Ram Ghat, which is the most popular … [Read more...] about 8 Unforgettable Ancient Temples In Chitrakoot

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 May 28, 2018 Hanuman, the deity who is himself a devotee, is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. He too, just as Shiva, is considered an innocent-hearted deity. But ever wondered why vermilion which is never offered to Shiva, is one of the most important offerings done to Lord Hanuman? The idols of Hanuman in the temples are often seen covered with vermilion all over them. What can be the reason behind it? Here is an interesting story, which tells you why vermilion is offered to Lord Hanuman. Let us see the story unfold. How Hanuman Applied Vermilion All Over His Body Once Goddess Sita was applying Sindoor on her forehead. Hanuman, sitting near her, had been observing the Goddess very keenly. When he could not control his curiousness, he asked - 'Matey (Mother)! Why do you wear that Sindoor on your forehead?' Impressed by his inquisitiveness, the … [Read more...] about Why Vermilion Is Offered To Lord Hanuman