Lord Muruga, also known as Skanda, Kadamba, Kathirvela, Senthilandava and Karthikeya, and also by various names, is the second son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. He was born from the third eye spark of Lord Shiva. He was a great warrior in the battle field. He fought with several asuras and defeated them. He was […]
Usually we could find in the pictures of Lord Brahma, who would be holding the Vedas, the sacred Japa Mala and the Holy pot, Kamandala on his hands. If we verify our holy Puranas, in that, it was mentioned, that Lord Brahma was the giver of boons to the demons, and most of the demons […]
Shodasha Datta Avatara are 16 incarnations of Lord Dattatreya which are believed as the manifestations of Sri Datta before Kaliyuga. As Dattatreya swamy is the eternal wanderer of earth, his divine appearance in front of Maharshis and his beloved devotees are known as his Shodasa avataras. ‘Datta Puranam’, a scripture written by Sri Vasudevananda saraswati […]
What is Goddess Lakshmi birth story (Lakshmi Janma Vrittantha)? Here is the story behind the birth of Goddess Lakshmi (Mahalakshmi) as mentioned in the Padma Purana.. The story goes like this.. When Bhisma expressed his desire to know about the manifestation of goddess Lakshmi.. Pulastya replied – Once, after being defeated by the demons, the […]
Bahuchara Mata is a Hindu goddess of fertility and considered as the incarnation of Mata Parvati Devi. She is mainly worshipped by the issue-less couples and transgender people of north India. Her main temple is located in Gujarat, India. Bahuchara Mata is shown as a beautiful goddess with four hands. Her vehicle is a rooster. […]
With more than one crore gods and goddesses, Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions practiced not only in the Hindu dominated country India but across the continents too. Several civilizations have been a witness to the existence of these deities who have been worshipped in various forms over centuries. The goddess has twelve […]
Chinnamastha is a Hindu goddess. She is one of the Mahavidyas and a ferocious form of Parvati Devi. Chinnamastha is a goddess of purity and sexual self-control and gives more energy for married people, and bless them to have good children. She also gives immortality after our death. The goddess helps us for self-realization and […]
Ashapura Mata is one of the forms of Mata Shakti Devi, and her temple is considered as the main shrine in Gujarat. She is the one who satisfies the necessary needs and wishes of her sincere devotees, and she also removes the diseases and sins of her devotees.She is said to have taken her abode […]
Significance of Sitting Posture of Ayyappa.. THE SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THE STRANGE SITTING POSTURE OF LORD AYYAPPA Some of us would wonder about the sitting posture of Lord Sri Ayyappa Swamy, and though this form appears like Yogasana, still, we would still wonder that why he has chosen to sit in this strange form, and why […]
Jwalini is the consort of Lord Mangala, the Lord of planet Mars, and the god of Tuesday. He looks red in colour and hence his planet is known as red planet. Lord Mangala contains the features of Lord Muruga, and he is also believed to be an incarnation of Lord Veerabhadra, a noble avatar of […]
Decoration of deities is a good task. Similar to decorating ourselves and our children, we must have to decorate the divine deities also, based on our financial status. In most of the Hindu temples, the deities would wear rich costumes, costly necklaces and would be adorned with flowers and flower garlands. Among the gods and […]
Vindhyavasini is one of the various names of the goddess Durga. She gets the name of Vindhyavasini, since she resides in Vindhyachal. Her temple is located at Vindhyachal, on the banks of river Ganges, in Uttar Pradesh. According to various puranas, it was stated that goddess Durga took the avatar of Vindyavasini in order to […]
The story of the origin of the Avatar or Incarnation of Devi Shree Katyayani. Goddess Katyayani Mata is one of the manifestations of Goddess Parvathi Devi. Noting from prevalent records (Shri Durga Sapthashathi) our ancestors narrate the details of Avatar of Shree Katyayani thus:- The demon King Mahishasura after intense penance (Tapas) of years received […]
Kushmanda Navdurga is the fourth aspect of Navadurga Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navratri pooja. In Chaitra Navratri, Kushmanda Puja date is March 25. In 2023, Kushmanda Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is October 18. Spiritual importance of Maa Kushmanda: Kushmanda Devi is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratra pooja. On this day, Yogis […]
Chandraghanta is the third aspect of Navadurga Goddesses worshipped during Navratra Durga pooja. In Chaitra Navratri, Chandraghanta Puja date is March 23. In 2023, Chandraghanta Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is October 17. Chandraghanta Devi – Spiritual importance: During Durga Navaratra pooja, Chandraghanta puja has a great importance. On the third day of Maha […]
Chandraghanta Mata (Chandraganta) is the third Goddess among the Navadurga, nine aspects of Mother Goddess worshipped during Durga Navaratri. Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day (Maha Tritiya) during Sharad Navaratra. In Chaitra Navratri, Chandraghanta Puja date is March 23. In 2023, Chandraghanta Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is October 17. Appearance and Iconography […]
Brahmacharini Mata is the second among Navadurga Goddess, nine Mother deities worshipped during Durga Navratri. Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on second day during Navaratri. Brahmacharini Maa Pooja 2023 date is October 16. In Vasant navratri 2023, Brahmacharini Maa is worshipped in March. Appearance and Iconography of Brahmacharini: Brahmacharini mata, the second manifestation of Navdurga (Nine […]
Brahmacharini is the second Goddess of nine Durgas – Navadurga Goddesses. Brahmacharini is one who performs penance. As per the Hindusim, Veda, Tattva and Tapa are three synonyms for the word Brahma. Bramhacharini mata is worshipped on the second day during Durga Puja in Durga Navratri. In 2023, Brahmacharini Puja date is October 16 in Sharad […]
“Vana Durga” or “Vanadurga” is a manifestation of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is revered as the Divine Mother and the embodiment of divine feminine power. The term “Vana Durga” is often associated with Durga’s role as a protector of forests, wilderness, and natural landscapes. Here are some key aspects and associations related to Vana […]
Chamundeshwari, also known as Chamundi or Chamundamma, is a fierce and powerful form of the Hindu goddess Durga. She is primarily revered in the southern Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and her main abode is the Chamundi Hill, located near the city of Mysore in Karnataka, where a famous temple dedicated to her […]