Ma Shivani is the female form of Lord Shiva, and he has taken this form, in order to prove to the world, that both he and his consort Ma Shakti Devi are one and the same. As per legend, once Shakti worship occupies an important place in the lives of the worldly people, by considering […]
Mother goddesses like Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati have gained much popularity among the Hindus, since ancient times. People consider them similar to their own mother, and paid great respects to them. Among the Tridevis, Ma Parvati had gained more popularity than others, and lot of temples are also dedicated to her. She is called by […]
Prithvi is the Sanskrit name for the earth goddess and she is called a bhudevi as well as bhoomadevi in Hinduism and was the consort of Lord Vishnu. She is also referred in Buddhist texts, and mentioned in Rig veda and in several ancient divine texts. She is the earth goddess and protects us through […]
Sri Suktham is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Devi. Sri Suktam starts like “Hiranya Varnaam Harinim Suvarna Rajata Srajaam”…. Here are the lyrics of Sri Sooktam… Hiraņya varnám hariņīm suvarna-rajata-srajám Chandrám hiranmayīm lakshmīm jatavedo ma avaha| Tám ma ávaha játavedo lakśhmīm anapa gáminīm Yasyám hiraņyam vindeyam gám aśvam puruśhán aham|| Aśhwa-pūrvám ratha-madhyám hasti náda prabódhiním […]
This list of Ashtadasa Shakti peethas ( 18 Shakti Temples / Temples of Mother Goddess). It is a clear representation of Aadi Shankaracharya’s Astadasha Shakti peeta Stotram: Lankayam Shankari devi, Kamakshi Kanchika pure / Pradyumne Shrinkhala devi, Chamunda Krouncha pattane // Alampure Jogulamba, Sri shaile Bhramarambika / Kolha pure Maha lakshmi, Mahurye Ekaveerika // Ujjainyam […]