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It's very unfortunate for me to have watched #RamSetu movie by @akshaykumar I must say, itna ghatiya movie hai woh, it was unbearable to watch till the end. I lost the count of flaws it has after few mins into the movie, movie is a blunder. It was made Only to appease Pakistan &
it's Izlam lovers in India. In the beginning of the movie itself they declared Pakistan is a friendly nation (soft version of #Pathaan ) An Indian archeologist who finds treasure in afghanistan hands it over to pakistan & he is made head of ASI🤦♂️His name is "Aryan" named his son
"Kabir" gives cringe expression when he sees his son reading Bal Ganesh book🤷♂️Tried hard to propagate that Ramayan is only 7000yrs old. Worst graphics, action is below C-grade, now-a-days youtube series r having better "acting scenes". No main lady wears a Bindi as if it's a sin.
ArudraDarisanam/Thiruvathrai-an important hindu festival celebrated mostly in TamilNadu & Kerala.Shiva as Nataraja performed Ananda Thandav for Vyaghrapada&Patanjali Rishi
Do you know why Kali is made as Naivedyam/offering for Bhagwan Shiva on Thiruvathrai..see Story #Thread 👇
Do you know why Kali is made as Naivedyam/offering for Bhagwan Shiva on Thiruvathrai..see Story #Thread 👇
It is related to incidents happened in the life of a devotee of Bhagwan Shiva - Senthanar who lived in Chidambaram. He used to sell firewoods for his earnings.Using the money earned by selling firewood,he used to feed atleast one sivanadiyar once a day,before having his food.
Bhagwan Shiva decided to test devotion of Senthanar.One day it rained heavily &all the firewood he got wet.As firewood was wet he couldn't sell.So he didn't have much cash to buy rice for that day's meal.He managed to prepare Kali with
Usually in Shiva #Temple ..Nandi will be seen facing the Shiva Lingam.
But at Sri Vilvanatheswarar Temple,Thiruvalam,Near Vellore,TN
Nandi is seen facing away from Shiva linga &looking towards nearby hill -Kanjangiri.There is legend #story which tells the significance of same
But at Sri Vilvanatheswarar Temple,Thiruvalam,Near Vellore,TN
Nandi is seen facing away from Shiva linga &looking towards nearby hill -Kanjangiri.There is legend #story which tells the significance of same
#Legend #story in #sculpture
when temple pujari used to bring water for Abishek,he was troubled by a asura named Kanjan. Pujari complained to Shiva Bhagwan about his troubles & on hearing his plea,Shiva instructed Nandhi to kill the demon.Nandhi tore the demon into 8 pieces.
when temple pujari used to bring water for Abishek,he was troubled by a asura named Kanjan. Pujari complained to Shiva Bhagwan about his troubles & on hearing his plea,Shiva instructed Nandhi to kill the demon.Nandhi tore the demon into 8 pieces.
These 8 parts fell in 8different places.Later, in all these places Shiva temples were constructed.
Asura Kanjan pleaded to Shiva for mukti,Shiva blessed by saying that wherever his blood had fallen, a Shiva linga would appear. Even today one can see Shiva lingams on nearby hill.
Asura Kanjan pleaded to Shiva for mukti,Shiva blessed by saying that wherever his blood had fallen, a Shiva linga would appear. Even today one can see Shiva lingams on nearby hill.
Amazing sculptures at Athmanatha Swamy #temple
Avudaiyarkoil,TN
Just zoom in & see the detailing done on stone...just brilliant..you can see the nerves in hand of Bhagwan Shiva who took the form of Kuthirai Swamy wearing horseman dress with a whip in hand.
#storytimethread 👇
Avudaiyarkoil,TN
Just zoom in & see the detailing done on stone...just brilliant..you can see the nerves in hand of Bhagwan Shiva who took the form of Kuthirai Swamy wearing horseman dress with a whip in hand.
#storytimethread 👇
#Story -This temple is also called Thirupendhurai Kovil.Dedicated to Shiva - was built in 9th century by minister of King Arimarthana Pandyan.Manickavasagar(Vadhavooran)had built this temple with
money the king had entrusted him for purchasing Arabian horses.
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money the king had entrusted him for purchasing Arabian horses.
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He had to pass by a place called Tirupperunthurai.As he was passing by place,heard chants of Vedic hymns & was drawn to it.He saw an old man sitting under a Kurunthu tree,that very moment he felt, that saint was his Guru. Sage blessed him with the Mantra Shivayanama
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World's Largest Nataraja -measuring abt 7 ft
Uma Maheswarar #Temple, Thirunallam, Konerirajapuram,TN
Magnificent -Unique Pancha loha Nataraja -taller than Chidambaram Nataraja
An interesting story related to this beautiful natarajar & Sivagami.Do read #Thread 👇
Uma Maheswarar #Temple, Thirunallam, Konerirajapuram,TN
Magnificent -Unique Pancha loha Nataraja -taller than Chidambaram Nataraja
An interesting story related to this beautiful natarajar & Sivagami.Do read #Thread 👇
#storytimethread -King Varaguna Pandya wanted to create a life-size Natarajar,so ordered to sculptor(Sthapathi)to do so in panchaloha metal.Despite his continuous efforts,sthapathi was unable to make an idol taller than 3 feet.King gave him some more time to work on the idol
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King warned Sculptor that if he did not accomplish the task,his head would be chopped off.As the deadline approached,the worried and frantic sculptor prayed to Bhagwan Shiva for help.
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Symbolism of Natraj Form
The #Natraj form portrays #Shiva as a protector, creator as well as the destroyer of this universe and the never-ending time cycle. The Lord looks very beautiful in neatly matted with Rudraksha garland around his neck and serpents draped 1/9
Symbolism of Natraj Form
The #Natraj form portrays #Shiva as a protector, creator as well as the destroyer of this universe and the never-ending time cycle. The Lord looks very beautiful in neatly matted with Rudraksha garland around his neck and serpents draped 1/9
around his body as ornaments.
The cosmic dancer synchronizes all his movements in this dance form that combines the flow of static and dynamic energy to generate divine energy for creation, preservation, destruction, illusion, and liberation. He magnificently teaches 2/9
The cosmic dancer synchronizes all his movements in this dance form that combines the flow of static and dynamic energy to generate divine energy for creation, preservation, destruction, illusion, and liberation. He magnificently teaches 2/9
us not to lose calm in adverse situations and move forward in life with positivity.
The pleasant dance form shows four hands of Lord with each posture representing creation and destruction and providing an escape from constant chaos.
The panchkriya or the five acts 3/9
The pleasant dance form shows four hands of Lord with each posture representing creation and destruction and providing an escape from constant chaos.
The panchkriya or the five acts 3/9
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Sawan- The Month of Shiv Ji
The month of #Sawan has started from 6th July. The month brings with it relief from the heat of summer with lots of rain, the weather becomes pleasant and lovely. The month is also very dear to #LordShiva as it provides coolness 1/8
Sawan- The Month of Shiv Ji
The month of #Sawan has started from 6th July. The month brings with it relief from the heat of summer with lots of rain, the weather becomes pleasant and lovely. The month is also very dear to #LordShiva as it provides coolness 1/8
To his heated body. The puja of Shiva Lingum, chanting of Mantras, and fasting done during this month is very effective to please God immediately.
Worship in the Month of Sawan-
Sawan is very dear to Shiv Ji, it is the month dedicated to the Lord. Worship of the Lord during 2/8
Worship in the Month of Sawan-
Sawan is very dear to Shiv Ji, it is the month dedicated to the Lord. Worship of the Lord during 2/8
KedarNath Dham
One of the 4 Dham and Highest in 12 Jyotirlingas, Holiest shrine of Shiva.
Build by Pandavs after the war of Mahabharata, as they wanted forgiveness from lord Shiva, but prabhu didn’t wanted to forgive them and taken roop of Nandi.
@LostTemple7 @ReclaimTemples
One of the 4 Dham and Highest in 12 Jyotirlingas, Holiest shrine of Shiva.
Build by Pandavs after the war of Mahabharata, as they wanted forgiveness from lord Shiva, but prabhu didn’t wanted to forgive them and taken roop of Nandi.
@LostTemple7 @ReclaimTemples
When Pandavas tried caught them, Prabhu started to disappear in ground.
Bheem ji tried pull them back by the tail of Nandi ji, which led to form of Kedarnath and other Panch Kedar.
Adi Shankara revived the temple and left for Prabhu abode at Kedarnath
#Kedarnath
Bheem ji tried pull them back by the tail of Nandi ji, which led to form of Kedarnath and other Panch Kedar.
Adi Shankara revived the temple and left for Prabhu abode at Kedarnath
#Kedarnath
Different parts of the Prabhu came up at different parts-hump at Kedarnath, arms at Tunganath,navel at Madhya-Maheshwar, face at Rudranath and hair emerged at Kalpeshwar.Taken together, these five sites are known as Panch-kedar. Pandavas got temples made at each of the 5 places
