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There were 2 deities at the centre of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s religious & spiritual consciousness. One was Lord Shiva, whom he invoked in his battle cry of ‘Har Har Mahadev.’ The other was Goddess #Bhavani. One of the avatars of #Durga, Bhavani was Shivaji’s patron goddess. A🧵 
Her temple at Tuljapur - where she also takes the name ‘Tulja Bhavani’ or simply ‘Tulja - was for him the holiest of holies. Before every battle & before every campaign, small or big, Shivaji prayed to his Mother Goddess. His contemporary chronicler Parmanand wrote that just...
before he went in for his dramatic, life-or-death encounter with Bijapur general Afzal Khan, Shivaji ‘sent up a prayer in his mind to Bhavani.’ The killing of Afzal Khan marked a big turning point in Shivaji’s life, & in honour of the goddess who he was convinced was blessing...
"Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu
Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah”🙏
Navratri begins by offering prayers to Maa #Shailputri, the daughter of Himalaya('Shail'- mountain),also known as #Bhavani #Parvati #Hemavati
#Navratri2020 #NAVRATRA
Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah”🙏
Navratri begins by offering prayers to Maa #Shailputri, the daughter of Himalaya('Shail'- mountain),also known as #Bhavani #Parvati #Hemavati
#Navratri2020 #NAVRATRA
First day of #Navratri is known as '#Pratipada' and the most important ritual on 'Pratipada' is '#Ghatasthapana' or the'#KalashSthapana'.
#DrikPanchang says goddess governs the moon- provider of all fortunes.She cleans dregs from the hearts of her worshippers
#DrikPanchang says goddess governs the moon- provider of all fortunes.She cleans dregs from the hearts of her worshippers
Pictorial depiction shows -she holds the #Trishul(trident) 🔱in the right hand, a pink lotus in the left, a crescent adorns her forehead.
Satellite images show water levels of 4 reservoirs in #Cauvery watershed
#KRS #Kabini #Bhavani #Hemavathy
Red- Level in 2018 (June)
Blue- In 2019
Massive rains needed in catchments to overcome deficit. If it fails, #Karnataka n #TamilNadu need to be prepared for massive drought
#KRS #Kabini #Bhavani #Hemavathy
Red- Level in 2018 (June)
Blue- In 2019
Massive rains needed in catchments to overcome deficit. If it fails, #Karnataka n #TamilNadu need to be prepared for massive drought
It's unfortunate about some of the comments here talk about the comparison with 2018 n leaving the focus on the issue in hand.
The total storage in the Karnataka dams is the 2nd lowest in the last 9 years. Please note that demand has increased in the same time period!
The total storage in the Karnataka dams is the 2nd lowest in the last 9 years. Please note that demand has increased in the same time period!
