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 […]
Goddess Lalita or Lalitha Tripura Sundari devi and the red Goddess, is one of the most powerful manifestations of Goddess Shakti. Goddess Shakti incarnated as Lalita to demolish the demon called Bhandasura. Bhandasura was a demon formed from the ashes of Manmadha or Kama deva, the God of Love and seduction. Legend of Lalita Avatara: […]
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 April 1. In 2025, Chandraghanta Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 24. 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 2025 date is September 23. In Vasant Navratri 2025, Brahmacharini Maa is worshipped March-April. Appearance and Iconography of Brahmacharini: Brahmacharini mata, the second manifestation of Navdurga (Nine Goddesses […]
Chandraghanta is the third aspect of Navadurga Goddesses worshipped during Navratra Durga pooja. In Chaitra Navratri, Chandraghanta Puja date is April 1. In 2025, Chandraghanta Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 24. Chandraghanta Devi – Spiritual importance: During Durga Navaratra pooja, Chandraghanta puja has a great importance. On the third day of Maha […]
Ma BalaTripurasundari is a child goddess and she is an incarnation of Ma Shakti Devi who is popularly worshipped by her devotees all over India. It is believed that this child goddess would do wonders in the lives of her devotees, and so far, she has performed lot of miracles in the lives of her […]
Goddess Shailaputri is the first Navadurga Mata among the nine Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navratra festival. Maa Sailaputri is worshipped on the first day or on the Kalash Sthapana or Ghatshtapana day. In Chaitra Navratri, Shailaputri Puja date is 30 March 2025. In 2025, Shailaputri puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 22. Shailaputri […]
Govindaraja Swamy is supposed to be the elder brother of Lord Venkateswara (Tirupati Balaji Perumal), a form of Lord Vishnu. He is also the deity in a temple at Tirupati, Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, where the Lord appears in a cheerful sleeping posture. According to legend, it is believed that he only maintained the huge […]
Anga – Sanga, Dwarapalakis of Angalamman… MA ANGA MA SANGA DWARAPALAKIS OF MA ANGALAMMAN Those who guards Devi’s shrines are female gatekeepers and they are called as Dwarapalakis. These female guardians are often depicted with weapons like a sword and bow, which are symbolic of the deity they protect, and the Dwarapalakis those who guard […]
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 […]
Siddhidatri is the ninth and the last form of Navadurga Goddesses. She is worshipped on the last day, Mahanavami, of Durga Navratri. In Chaitra Navratri, Siddhidhatri Puja date is April 7. In 2025, Siddhidhatri Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 30|October 1. Siddhidatri Mata gives her devotees all types of occult energies, which […]
Kushmanda Navdurga is the fourth aspect of Navadurga Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navratri pooja. In Chaitra Navratri, Kushmanda Puja date is April 2. In 2025, Kushmanda Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 25. Spiritual importance of Maa Kushmanda: Kushmanda Devi is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratra pooja. On this day, Yogis […]
Shakti Ganapathi is the 5th form among 32 forms of Lord Ganesha. He is depicted with 4 arms (Chaturbhuja Ganapathi). Shakti Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) & in 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). Shakti Ganapathi is the most powerful form among all forms of Ganesha. This form of […]
Veera Ganapathi is the 4th form among 32 forms of Lord Ganesha. He is depicted with 16 arms (Shodasha bhuja) and a stern look. Veera Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) but mentioned in 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). Veera Ganapathi is the fiercest form among all forms of […]
Bhakti Ganapathi is the 3rd form among 32 forms of Lord Ganesha. He is depicted with 4 hands (Chaturbhuja). Bhakti Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) and 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). But Siddha Ganapathi of Shodasha Ganpati and Shukla Ganapathi of Ekavimsati Ganesha have similar aspects to Bhakati […]
Tharuna Ganapathi is the second form of 34 forms of Ganesha. He is the depicted with 8 hands (ashtabhuja). Tharuna Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) and 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). But Raktavarna Ganapathi of Ekavimsathi Ganesha forms has similar aspects to Tharuna Ganesha. Appearance of Tharuna Ganapathi […]
Rukmini was the princess of Vidarbha and she was born in the holy city of Haridwar, and she is the consort of Lord Krishna. Due to the dislike with Krishna, her brother Rukmi arranged her marriage with Sishupala. But Lord Krishna fought with the kings and got married with Rukmini. She was mentioned in Bhagavata […]
Guruvayurappan is the child form of Lord Krishna, and he is worshipped mainly in Kerala. He is the main deity of Guruvayur temple, which is situated in Kerala. The deity appears as the infant form of Lord Krishna. The temple is located in Guruvayur, Thrissur district, Kerala, and this temple is considered as a very […]
Satyabama is the consort of Lord Krishna. She is believed to be an incarnation of Bhu Devi, the Goddess of Earth. She helped Lord Krishna in killing the demon king Narakasura. She also brought the divine wish fulfilling tree Kalpavriksha from the heaven with the help of Lord Krishna. Satyabama was the daughter of Yadava King Satrajit. And due […]
Panjurli Daiva, Tulunadu Panjurli Daiva, who is Panjurli Daiva? Whose incarnation is Panjurli Daiva? Story of Panjurli Daiva, significance of Panjurli Daiva. Panjurli is believed to be a divine spirit of a male wild boar worshipped mainly by the Tulu speaking people. In Tululand many wild boars used to destroy cultivated crops of farmers and hence […]