Nakuli Śyāmalā, also called Nakuleśvarī or Nakuli Vāgeśvarī, serves as the pratyāṅga devatā (counterpart or investigative limb) of Rājā Śyāmalā in the Sri Vidya tradition, embodying critical inquiry and mongoose-like sharpness against illusions. According to some traditions, Nakuli Shyamala is worshipped on the 3rd day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Role In the Brahmāṇḍa […]
Hindu Deities
Vagvadini Shyamala | Upanga Devata of Raja Syamala | 2nd day of Shyamala Navaratri
Vāgvādinī Śyāmalā represents a specialized form or upāṅga devatā of Rājā Śyāmalā in the Sri Vidya tradition, embodying the goddess of eloquent speech, knowledge, and mastery over arts. According to some traditions, Vagvadini Shyamala is worshipped on the 2nd day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Role and Mantra Worshipped on the second or fifth […]
Laghu Shyamala | Anga Devata of Raja Shyamala | 1st Day of Shyamala Navaratri
Laghu Shyamala is a revered form of the goddess in the Sri Vidya tradition, serving as the primary attendant (anga devata) of Raja Shyamala or Matangi. She embodies creative inspiration, protection, and the transcendence of dualities like desire and liberation, often depicted with a blue hue, veena, and attributes symbolizing both worldly enjoyment and spiritual […]
Velayudha Moorthy | Lord Muruga wielding ‘Vel’ weapon
Lord Muruga is also known as Sri Velayudha Moorthy, since he received the Vel (Divine Spear) from his mother Ma Shakti Devi in order to win in the battle,which was held between him and the Demon Surapadman. The day in which Muruga received the Vel from his mother, is celebrated as Thaipusam festival in Tamil […]
Vedavati | Spirit of Sita Mata, Goddess Lakshmi’s incarnation
As per ancient legend, Vedavati is an incarnation of Ma Bhudevi, and after her death, she has taken birth as Sita Devi, the pious and chaste consort of Lord Rama, and she is a worshipful mother goddess. Vedavati is the daughter of sage Kushadhvaja, and the granddaughter of Brihaspati, the holy Deva Guru. Since her […]
Ekapada Murthy | Ekapada Shiva | One Footed Aspect of Lord Shiva
Ekapada Murthy is one of the forms of Lord Shiva. In this form, Lord Shiva would be having only one leg which denotes that Shiva is holding the entire universe, through his single leg.The idol of this form of Lord Shiva is found in some temples of Odisha, and also in some ancient Shiva temples […]
Kiratamurti, Lord Shiva as Hunter (Shiva Presented Pashupathastra to Arjuna)
Kiratamurti is the form of Lord Shiva where he appears as the hunter in the epic of Mahabharata. The cause behind this form of Kiratamurthi is to present Arjuna the most powerful weapon called Pashupatastra. Lord Shiva grants this weapon to Arjuna, because of the fact that Arjuna needs to accumulate the strength of divine […]
Dwarapalakas of Ayyappa – Ayyanar & Karuppasamy
Lord Ayyanar and Lord Karuppasamy serves as the Dwarapalakas of Lord Ayyappa, in the Sabarimala Shrine at Kerala. When Lord Dharmashasta decides to incarnate as Lord Ayyappa, two of his divine attendants were also interested to serve him in his Ayyappa Avatar. As per their wishes, Lord Ayyappa made them as guardian deities at his […]
Kamadahana Murthy | Lord Shiva who burnt Kamadeva into Ashes
Once, Ma Shakti Devi was born as Dakshayini, to Lord Daksha. She got married with Lord Shiva and their marriage was not accepted by Daksha, due to the peculiar characteristics of Lord Shiva, like wandering in the burial grounds, living in the company of ghosts etc. Once Lord Daksha conducted a Yagna, and excluding his […]
Vaastu Bhagawan | God of Structures in Hinduism
The God of structures, popularly known as – Vaastu Bhagawan, provides safety, protection, peacefulness, happiness and prosperity to devotees, if the Vaastu principles are properly followed by the devotees in their building, and if the Vaastu Bhagawan is worshipped properly. He contains the features of the Trimurtis and the Tridevis and contains great super natural […]
Vayudeva Mahatmyam | Significance of Vayu Bhagavan
Lord Vayu is the wind god, and he contains enormous powers.He is the son of Rishi Kashyapa and Aditi, and he is considered as one of the powerful demi gods, who discharges his duties in an excellent manner. He is the father of Lord Hanuman andBheemaand they sincerely served Lord Rama and Lord Krishna in […]
Kuchela Anugraha Moorthy | Sudama Anugraha Murthy
God never finds partiality between his devotees, he treats everyone as alike and would fulfil their wishes at the appropriate time, and till such time we have to patiently wait like the crane who used to patiently stand on its one leg on the pond, in order to catch the fish. In the previous Dwapara […]
Mushikasura Samhara Moorthy | Ganesha as Slayer of Mooshikasura
Lord Vinayaka is called as “Mushikasura Samhara Moorthy”, since he killed the demon Mushika. Once there lived a demon, whose name was Mushika, who was in the form of a rat, and he created lot of troubles to the whole universe, and the matter was reported to the first god Lord Vinayaka. On hearing the […]
Dhenukasura Samhara Moorthy | Lord Balarama as Slayer of Dhenukasura
Lord Balarama is also known as “DHENUKASURA SAMHARA MOORTHY”, since he killed the dreaded demon Dhenuka, who took various forms and made the Yadava Cowherds to get panic. When Dhenuka approached Balarama and challenged to fight with him, the powerful Balarama gave a big kick to him on his hands, and killed him thus by […]
Mahishi Samhara Moorthy | Lord Ayyappa as Slayer of Mahishi
Since our beloved Lord Ayyappa killed the powerful demoness Mahishi, who was the sister of Mahishasura, he is also called as “MAHISHI SAMHARA MOORTHY”. Similar to his brother Mahishasura, Mahishi also contained Buffalo head, and she also contained great powers. With her powers, she began to harass the Devas and the people in the earth, […]
Goddess Vinayaki, Ganeshani – the Feminine form of Lord Ganesh
Goddess Vinayaki or Ganeshani, (Gajanani, Ganeshari or Vigneshwari), is the feminine form of Lord Ganesha. Goddess Vinayaki is the idol worshipped in Tamil Nadu. Goddess Vinayaki or Ganeshani is considered as a form of Shakti rather a Yogini Devata. Appearance of Goddess Vinayaki: While the Ganapati appears with elephant head and human body, Vinayaki appears […]
Sarpa Abharana Moorthy | Lord Shiva wearing Snake Vasuki on his neck
Lord Shiva is also called as Sarpa Abharana Moorthy, since he wears a pious snake around his neck. The reason for wearing the snake Vasuki on his neck is to show that he would always protect his devotees from difficulties and dangers, and also safeguards them from snake bites and from poisonous fevers. The Divine […]
Vritrasura Samhara Murthy
Lord Indra, the god of Devas, had once killed Demon Vritrasura, out of his powerful weapon Vajrayudha, and hence, thereafter, he was called as Vritrasura Samhara Murthy. Once there lived a demon whose name was Vrita, and he contains great powers, and through his powers, he began to harass the Devas, and also challenged Indra […]
Darbha Sayana Murthy | Sri Rama taking Rest on Darbha Grass bed
After knowing about that his wife Sita was staying in Lanka, who was kidnapped by Ravana, Lord Rama decided to cross the sea with his Vanara army. Therefore Rama prayed to Lord Varuna, the God of Ocean, and patiently waited for a few days, by doing Yoga Nidra in the bed of Darbha grass, in […]
Anagha Devi | Shakti of Lord Dattatreya
Mata Anagha Devi is considered as an aspect of Lord Dattatreya. She has formed from the powers of Lord Dattatreya, and she looks very beautiful, and contains shining face, and holds the divine nectar in her hands, and she shows motherly affection on us. Maa Anagha is a form of Mata Shakti Devi, and she […]