Trimurthi is the trinity of three deities Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Tripada Trimurthi is the form of Lord Shiva where he is described along with Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu forming the trinity. In the Tripada Trimurthi form, the legs of Vishnu and Shiva are seen, that is the reason it is called […]
Significance of Pratyangira Devi… Pratyangira Devi is an avatar of Parvati Devi. She is also a form of Adi Parashakti and is the consort of Sharabeswarar, a form of Lord Shiva, who took the avatar to pacify Lord Narasimha. She contains lion’s face and human body and contains the combined power of Lord Vishnu, Lord […]
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 […]
Veerabhadra is an avatar of Lord Shiva. He was created by Lord Shiva in order to teach a lesson for Lord Daksha, who had insulted Lord Shiva and avoided him to invite for the Yagna conducted by him. Sati was the daughter of Daksha. At her younger age, due to the holiness of Lord Shiva, […]
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 […]
Bhairava is a sign of Shiva’s fury. According to the stor relate on the opportunity, the Trimurti gods, Brahma, Vishnu plus Shiva was present chatting in a vital frame of mind because on the way to who be better of them every one. Within the lively dispute, Shiva felt upset by comments completed by Brahma […]
Vasoorimala is a female deity worshiped in many parts of Kerala and Kodagu region of Karnataka. She is worshipped as a small deity in Bhadrakali or Shiva temples. Vasoorimala is believed to be a deity that prevents contagious diseases like smallpox, chickenpox, and measles. In North Kerala, Vasoorimala is worshipped and performed as Vasoorimala Theyyam. According to myths, Manodari, wife of Asura named Darikan was later named as Vasoorimala. Vasoori is the Malayalam word for the […]
Uchitta Bhagavathy is a regional Hindu goddess worshipped in the North Malabar region in Kerala, India. Uchitta is worshiped and the dance is performed as Theyyam form. The main temples of this wonderful goddess are spread across Kannur and Kasaragod districts in Kerala. Uchitta Bhagavathy is a regional Hindu goddess worshipped mainly in the Kannur […]
Ma Arya Poonkani, also known as Ma Aryakkarakani, is a female deity worshiped in some parts in Kerala. Arya Poonkani is worshipped and dance performance on her is termed as Arya Poonkani Theyyam. Along with the theyyam of Arya Poonkani, Bappiriyan Theyyam is also performed in the temple. The legend of Bappiriyan who is believed […]
Kalaratri mata is the seventh aspect of Navadurga. Kaalratri is worshipped on seventh day during Durga Navaratri. In 2025, Kalaratri Puja date is September 28. Maha Saptami / Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) is the day to worship the Goddess. Spiritual importance of Kaalratri Navadurga Puja: On the seventh day of Navratri, Yogis and other upasaks […]
Katyayani is the sixth aspect of Navdurga Goddesses worshipped during Navratri puja. Goddess katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day in Durga Navratri pooja. In Chaitra Navratri, Katyayani Puja date is April 4. In 2025, Katyayani Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 27. The legend of Goddess Katyayani Mata: Katyayani was born as […]
Skanda mata is the fifth phase of Navdurga, nine Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navaratri. Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day during Durga pooja. In 2025, Skanda mata puja date is September 26 in Sharad Navratri and April 3 in Vasant Chaitra Navratri. Goddess Skanda mata is the mother of Lord Skanda or Subrahmanya, also […]
Skandamata is the fifth aspect of Navdurga Goddesses worshipped during Saran Navratri Durga pooja. Skanda mata puja 2025 date is September 26 in Sharad Navratri & April 3 in Chaitra Navratri. Spiritual importance of Skanda mata Navadurga pooja: Skanda mata is the fifth form of among nine tremendous aspects of Durga worshipped during Saran Navratra. […]
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 […]