Goddess Shailputri is the first among the nine Navadurga Goddesses. Shailputri mata is worshipped on the first day during Durga Navratri Pooja. In 2025, Maa Shailaputri Puja date September 22 in Ashwin Navratri and March 30 in Chaitra Navratri. The Goddess is worshipped on Kalash Sthapana or Ghatsthapana day. Appearance and Iconography of Maa Shailaputri: […]
Isakki, also called Isakki Amman, is a folk Hindu goddess. She remains popular among certain Hindu communities in the southern Indian districts of Tamil Nadu, specifically the Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Salem districts. She is generally considered to be one of the ‘village deities’ (kaval deivam). Village deities like her are believed to act as guardian […]
Mahagauri, also spelt as Maha Gowri, is the eighth manifestation or aspect of Navadurga. Maha Gauri is worshipped on Durgashtami or Mahashtami, the eighth day during Durga Navratri. During Chaitra Navratri, 8th day of Navratri 2024 is on 16 April & 10 October in Ashwin Navratri. Mahagauri Maa is always considered as eight year old […]
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 2025, Brahmacharini Puja date is September 23 in Sharad […]
Bala Ganapati is the first among 34 types of Ganesha (Chathwari Thrimshath Ganapathi). He is the child form of Ganesh who is depicted with 4 hands (chaturbhuja). Bala Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) and 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). He has got a reference as Balachandra Ganapathi in Ekavimsathi […]
The great Lord Nandi Bhagavan’s pious consort is Ma Suyasha who is the daughter of Lord Marut, who is one of the celestial Devas serves in the court of Lord Indra Bhagavan. The details about Lord Nandi’s marriage with Ma Suyasha were mentioned in the Holy Shiva Purana.It is also believed that Lord Nandikeswara’s marriage […]
Goddess Nityaklinna Devi, Nityaklinna Devi Katha, Nityaklinna Devi Mahatmya, Nityaklinna Devi Sadhana, Nityaklinna Devi Pooja, Nityaklinna in Puranas, Significance of Nityaklinna Devi… Nityaklinna Devi is a significant deity in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism and Tantric Buddhism, revered for her role as a goddess of eternal auspiciousness, spiritual bliss, and the embodiment of the ultimate […]
Kulla Devi, Goddess Kulla Devi Katha, Kulla Devi Mahatmya, Kulla Devi Sadhana, Kulla Devi in Puranas, Kulla Devi Kramamu, Kulla Devi Alankaram… Kulla Devi is a significant deity in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism and Tantric Buddhism, known for her roles as a guardian, protector, and provider of spiritual and material blessings. Her worship and […]
Kapalini Devi, Kapalini Devi Katha, Kapalini Devi Mahatmya, Kapalini Devi in 64 Yoginis, Kapalini Devi in Hindu Texts, Kapalini Devi in Puranas, Kapalini Devi Sadhana.. Kapalini: The Fierce Goddess of the 64 Yoginis Kapalini Devi is one of the prominent deities among the 64 Yoginis. She holds a unique and significant place in both Hindu […]
Kurukulla Devi, Kurukulla Devi Katha, Kurukulla Devi Mahatmya, Kurukulla Devi Sadhana, Kurukulla Devi in Hindu Texts, Kurukulla Devi in Puranas.. Kurukulla Devi is a fascinating deity from Hindu Dharma and Tibetan Buddhism, known for her vibrant and multifaceted nature. Lets have a look at Kurukulla’s significance, iconography, and practices associated with her.. Who is Kurukullā? […]
Bhagamalini Devi, Bhagamalini Devi Katha, Bhagamalini Devi Mahatmya, Bhagamalini Devi Sadhana, Bhagamalini Devi Puja, Bhagamalini Devi Vrat, Bhagamalini Devi in Puranas.. Bhagamalini Devi is a significant deity in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism and the Tantric Buddhist practices, revered for her role as a goddess of abundance, protection, and spiritual transformation. Here’s an extensive overview […]
Saptamatrikas or Sapta Matrukas are a group of seven powerful Goddesses always depicted together in Hindu Scriptures. Goddesses – Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maheshvari, Indrani, Kaumari, Varahi, and Chamunda or Narasimhi are known as Saptamatrikas. Sometimes they are also depicted as Ashtamatrikas. These Goddesses are worshipped for personal and spiritual rejuvenation. As per the Devi Purana, Matrikas […]
Lord Shiva is also called as Parvati Anugraha Moorthy, since he showers his abundant grace on to his beloved consort, Ma Parvati, like the vast ocean. Lord Shiva has purposefully sent Ma Parvati to the earth by giving curses to her, in order to propagate the “SHIVA BHAKTI” in the minds of the people. If […]
Bhramari is an incarnation of Mata Parvati. Bhramari is known as the Goddess of bees. She is mentioned in the Devi Mahatmya. The Devi Bhagavata Purana mentions her greatness shown to the living beings of the entire universe and describes her supreme powers. Once there lived a powerful demon known as Arunasura. He didn’t like […]
LET’S WELCOME LORD BRAHMADEV TO OUR HOMES Let’s cheerfully welcome the creator god and our divine mother Lord Brahma and divine mother Ma Saraswati to our homes on all days, since all the days are considered as auspicious for worshipping our dear Lord Brahma Bhagavan. Lord Brahma is our divine priest, and even in case […]
Katamaraju and Potharaju are considered as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, who had taken the avatars to protect the village people, and especially the women from dangers and difficulties. Both of them done lot of good activities during their life time, and considered as demi gods and worshipped by the village people. Katamaraju was born […]
Mahalasa Devi is a holy divine goddess. She is worshipped in two different forms. In one form, she is worshipped as Mohini, the female avatar of Lord Vishnu and is called as Mahalasa Narayani. Mahalasa Devi is also worshipped as the consort of Lord Khandoba, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, and is considered as an incarnation of Mata parvati. Mahasala Mata’s main […]
Lingodbhavamurti is an iconic representation of Lord Shiva. It can be said that this is the basis of Shiva Linga Worship. It is being worshipped as the central deity in all the Shaivite temples. According to the Legend, there exists a story which depicts the origin of Linga. This Story is found in the epics […]
Tripurantakamurti is the form of Lord Shiva, where he is worshipped for the reason he had demolished three demons by names Taarakaksha, Kamalaaksha and Vidyunmali. As the word Tripura gives the meaning the three cities. the epics say that the three cities acquired by these three demons were destructed by Lord Shiva. The epic Shiva […]
Panchamukha Shiva, also known as Panchanana Shiva, is an image or idol of Lord Shiva with five faces. As five is the sacred number for Lord Shiva, five mantras and syllables represent him. These five mantras also signify the five heads of Shiva. Each head has a particular name and specific Shakti (power) is associated […]