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Mysterious cave temple of Bhagwan Narasimha.
Narasimha Jharni cave temple, is located in Bidar, Karnataka. It is associated with Bhagwan Narasimha, an incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu. The ancient temple is excavated in a 300 m tunnel under the Manichoola
Mysterious cave temple of Bhagwan Narasimha.
Narasimha Jharni cave temple, is located in Bidar, Karnataka. It is associated with Bhagwan Narasimha, an incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu. The ancient temple is excavated in a 300 m tunnel under the Manichoola
hill range situated at around 4.8 km from the city.
One has to wade through the cave wherein water height varies from 4 feet to 5 feet to have a glimpse of the deity's image formed on the laterite wall at the end of tunnel which is architectural wonder. Bats
One has to wade through the cave wherein water height varies from 4 feet to 5 feet to have a glimpse of the deity's image formed on the laterite wall at the end of tunnel which is architectural wonder. Bats
can be seen hanging on the roof of the cave and flying throughout the tunnel. It is a wonder that no one has been harmed by the bats till date. People utter the words govinda-govinda and narasimha hari-hari with devotion as mantras. The end of the cave temple is the
1. It was #Holi on 11th March 1990 when I travelled from Jammu to Delhi. I’d unfamiliar faces, smells, sights, behaviours, language&environment around me.
I was traveling but I was not on a vacation. This was the second phase in my #Exodus journey #KashmiriHindu #MyStory
I was traveling but I was not on a vacation. This was the second phase in my #Exodus journey #KashmiriHindu #MyStory
2. As we neared Delhi, some people started to lower the glass windows which I found puzzling as the weather was nice and breezy. But I soon realised it when I saw water balloons bursting on the window with coloured water designing the glass temporarily.
#Memories #LostChildhood
#Memories #LostChildhood
3. This was my 1st tryst with Holi celebrations. It was celebrated in Jammu but never in #Kashmir & it seemed fascinating to me as a kid. Since Jan 1990, we like lakhs of #Hindus from Kashmir had undergone immense mental, financial&psychological turmoil due to #IslamicTerrorism
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Asta Lingams
Arunachala is surrounded by eight lingams (Asta Lingams) each residing in one of the eight directions of the four cardinal points (South - Yama, West - Varuna, North - Kubera, and East - Indra) and four intercardinal points (South East - Agni,South West-
Asta Lingams
Arunachala is surrounded by eight lingams (Asta Lingams) each residing in one of the eight directions of the four cardinal points (South - Yama, West - Varuna, North - Kubera, and East - Indra) and four intercardinal points (South East - Agni,South West-
Niruthi, North West - Vayu and North East - Esanaya Niruthi, North West - Vayu and North East - Esanaya
The guardians of the four cardinal directions are called the Lokapalas and are the deities who rule the specific directions of space. The name for the eight deities, four of
The guardians of the four cardinal directions are called the Lokapalas and are the deities who rule the specific directions of space. The name for the eight deities, four of
the cardinal and four of the intercardinal directions is 'Asta-Dikpalas.'
The Lingams have the dominant Navagraha of the God to whom they are associated. It is believed that placating a specific Lingam will bring various benefits that are associated with the respective Navagraha
The Lingams have the dominant Navagraha of the God to whom they are associated. It is believed that placating a specific Lingam will bring various benefits that are associated with the respective Navagraha
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Harihareshwara Temple, Karnataka.
The temple was built in c. 1223–1224 CE by Polalva, a commander and minister of the Hoysala Empire King Vira Narasimha II. In 1268 CE, Soma, a commander of King Narasimha III of the same dynasty made some additions. The temple houses
Harihareshwara Temple, Karnataka.
The temple was built in c. 1223–1224 CE by Polalva, a commander and minister of the Hoysala Empire King Vira Narasimha II. In 1268 CE, Soma, a commander of King Narasimha III of the same dynasty made some additions. The temple houses
the deity Harihara, a fusion of the Vishnu and Shiva. The image of the deity is a fusion of the right vertical half of Shiva and left vertical half of Vishnu. The image holds in its right hand, the attributes of Shiva and in the left hand, those of Vishnu.
According to a Hindu legend, a demon named Guha (or Guhasura) once lived in these parts and a considerable surrounding region, from Uchchangi Durga in the east, Govinahalu in the south, Mudanur in the west and Airani in the north was under his control.
Shree Neelkanth Mahadev
Mandir, Pauri Garhwal
#Uttarakhand
It is a sacred mandir for hindus which is dedicated to Mahadev. It is situated on a hill at a height of 1330 mtrs. It is surrounded by dense forests and is adjacent to the mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan.
Mandir, Pauri Garhwal
#Uttarakhand
It is a sacred mandir for hindus which is dedicated to Mahadev. It is situated on a hill at a height of 1330 mtrs. It is surrounded by dense forests and is adjacent to the mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan.
When Samudra manthan were jointly done by asuras and devtas.
Many valuables emerged from the ocean, which were divided by the devas and the asuras. Then poison appeared and no one had that power to consume it.
Many valuables emerged from the ocean, which were divided by the devas and the asuras. Then poison appeared and no one had that power to consume it.
Generally, we see Nandi Maharaj sitting directly opposite the main door of the temple where Mahadev's idol or Shivalingam is located. He is not waiting for him to come out and say something. He is in waiting.
Nandi is symbolism of eternal waiting, because waiting is considered
Nandi is symbolism of eternal waiting, because waiting is considered
the greatest virtue in Indian culture. One who knows how to simply sit and wait is naturally meditative. He is not expecting anything. He will wait forever.
The fundamental difference between Prayer & Meditation is that. Prayer means you are trying to talk to God. Meditation
The fundamental difference between Prayer & Meditation is that. Prayer means you are trying to talk to God. Meditation
means you are willing to just listen to existence, to the ultimate nature of creation. You have nothing to say, you simply listen.
That is the quality of Nandi – he just sits, alert, not sleepy. He is not sitting passively. He is very active, full of alertness, full of life,
That is the quality of Nandi – he just sits, alert, not sleepy. He is not sitting passively. He is very active, full of alertness, full of life,
#Thread on #MahaShivaratri
The five faces of #Mahadev -
🔸️ Sadyojata - the newly born consciousness
🔸️Vamdev - preserves consciousness
🔸️Aghora - The power of dissolution of the terrifying things within us. Representing the dropping of our ego.
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The five faces of #Mahadev -
🔸️ Sadyojata - the newly born consciousness
🔸️Vamdev - preserves consciousness
🔸️Aghora - The power of dissolution of the terrifying things within us. Representing the dropping of our ego.
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🔸️Tatpurush - the power of obscuration, represents the transition period from extreme darkness to complete light within us.
🔸️Ishaan - the power of revealment, representing moksha or the oneness.
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🔸️Ishaan - the power of revealment, representing moksha or the oneness.
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On Mahashivratri, dances are performed for time immemorial, which are termed as cosmic dance
5 key dance forms of Natraja
🔸️ Srishti - Creation
🔸️Samhara - Destruction of the self/ego. "There's no being, only becoming"
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5 key dance forms of Natraja
🔸️ Srishti - Creation
🔸️Samhara - Destruction of the self/ego. "There's no being, only becoming"
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#Thiruvempavai #திருவெம்பாவை Tamil Nadu has given India a lot by way of Bhakti movements from time immemorial.
A short thread based on my understanding. Today also is the day of #ArudraDarshan #Thiruvadhirai - a big festival and celebration in Kerala and TN
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A short thread based on my understanding. Today also is the day of #ArudraDarshan #Thiruvadhirai - a big festival and celebration in Kerala and TN
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Above image is of Brihadeeswara Temple, Tamil Nadu. It is said, having a darshan of Gopuram itself is a blessing.
Paavai Genre: Paavai songs are part of an ancient tradition amongst unmarried young girls, where they would light lamps in the early mornings of Margazhi and sing songs in praise of Bhagawan Shiva or Bhagawan Krishna (or may be both).
All you want to know about Kashi Corridor straight from The architecture team.
Area of Temple before Construction was just 3500 sq feet.
Area of Temple corridor after construction is 4,50,000 sq feet.
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Area of Temple before Construction was just 3500 sq feet.
Area of Temple corridor after construction is 4,50,000 sq feet.
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All the Shivlings and idols which were usurped by the nearby houses has been restored & reinstalled inside the
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1. #Thread Kailasanathar #temple
Main Deity: Mahadev Shiva. This temple is situated in #Kanchipuram. It is a temple closely connected with the life history of sage Poosalaar (a devotee of Mahadev). This temple was built by the great king Raja Simha Pallava @sattology
Main Deity: Mahadev Shiva. This temple is situated in #Kanchipuram. It is a temple closely connected with the life history of sage Poosalaar (a devotee of Mahadev). This temple was built by the great king Raja Simha Pallava @sattology
2. in 7th CE. It is a treasure house of #sculpture . Mahadev in the temple was worshiped by Shri Vishnu & Sage Naradha. The idol of Mahadev looks graceful with the presence of stripes on it. @Vaidyvoice @RajiIndustani @harshasherni @Itishree001 @Tanvangi17 @VipashaRanjan
3. The demons other than the thiripuraris were by nature very unruly, harassed the celestial to the greatest extent possible. Shri Vishnu, who wants to destroy the demons, came to understand that Mahadev was the only #Divine power who could destroy the demons.
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Shiva stories – Necklace of Human Heads
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Devarshi Narad was visiting Kailash, ever curious as he is, wanted to know the mystery behind the human head necklace that God Shiva always wore, but could not summon the courage to ask, so he encouraged Devi Sati to enquire.
Shiva stories – Necklace of Human Heads
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Devarshi Narad was visiting Kailash, ever curious as he is, wanted to know the mystery behind the human head necklace that God Shiva always wore, but could not summon the courage to ask, so he encouraged Devi Sati to enquire.
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At first, Shiva tried to avert the question but Devi Sati remained adamant, so Lord told her, “All the heads in this necklace are your heads.” Astonished upon hearing this, Devi Sati asked how it is possible. Shivji said, so far you have been born and died 107 times, and my
At first, Shiva tried to avert the question but Devi Sati remained adamant, so Lord told her, “All the heads in this necklace are your heads.” Astonished upon hearing this, Devi Sati asked how it is possible. Shivji said, so far you have been born and died 107 times, and my
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necklace has 107 heads. This is your 108th birth and later on, this necklace will be completed with 108 heads. Upon hearing this Devi Sati wanted to know why she has to go through birth and death cycle but the Lord doesn’t have to. God Shiva smiled and said, I know the
necklace has 107 heads. This is your 108th birth and later on, this necklace will be completed with 108 heads. Upon hearing this Devi Sati wanted to know why she has to go through birth and death cycle but the Lord doesn’t have to. God Shiva smiled and said, I know the
Vaikom #Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest temples in South India - located in Kottayam,Kerala- dedicated to Shiva.The
Shiva Linga here is believed to be from
the Treta Yuga.
Vaikom's Shiva is called Vaikkathappan
Temple has beautiful mural paintings.
#OmNamahShivaya
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Shiva Linga here is believed to be from
the Treta Yuga.
Vaikom's Shiva is called Vaikkathappan
Temple has beautiful mural paintings.
#OmNamahShivaya
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#storytimethread -
Khara,an asura did severe penance to attain moksha.Shiva was pleased gave 3 Shiva linga.Khara carried one each in either hands & one by his neck.He got tired & put the idols down,rested a while. When he woke up,he realised that he couldn't lift the idols.
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Khara,an asura did severe penance to attain moksha.Shiva was pleased gave 3 Shiva linga.Khara carried one each in either hands & one by his neck.He got tired & put the idols down,rested a while. When he woke up,he realised that he couldn't lift the idols.
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These 3 lingas are the ones that are being worshiped at Vaikom, Kaduthuruthy &Ettumanoor in Kottayam district.
The distance from Vaikom to Kadathuruthy & from there to Ettumanoor is almost equal.Darshan of all these 3 Lingas on the same day is considered a great boon.
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The distance from Vaikom to Kadathuruthy & from there to Ettumanoor is almost equal.Darshan of all these 3 Lingas on the same day is considered a great boon.
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Since It's #KarvaChauth today
So I will write down a thread about a similar kerala religious observation called #ThiruvathiraNoyambu or Thiruvathira fasting.
Observed mainly by unmarried girls for getting a husband like #Mahadev & married women for the longevity of their spouse
So I will write down a thread about a similar kerala religious observation called #ThiruvathiraNoyambu or Thiruvathira fasting.
Observed mainly by unmarried girls for getting a husband like #Mahadev & married women for the longevity of their spouse
The month of Dhanu in the Kerala Hindu calendar falls between mid -December to mid-January. On the day when the new moon and the star named Thiruvathira coincide in the month of Dhanu we celebrate an religious observation called Thiruvathira festival.
Story is something like this "Lord Siva was in deep meditation on Meru for years& Goddess Parvathi performed penance to win Siva as her husband. Finally with the help of Kamadeva, her wish was fulfilled. Siva was pleased with her commitment and married Parvathi.
