Moovar Koil, aptly named in Tamil which literally means “Three temples”. The temple complex originally consisted of three almost identical temples standing in a line facing west, but only two have survived.
In front of the 3,their front ardh-mandapas connecting to a common maha-mandapa & surrounding the main shrines are 16 shrines for the subsidiary deities(parivara devatas).Among these,only the two temples are intact in full and rest of the structures with only basement & pathways.
The temple is adorned with beautiful sculptures of Shiva as Ardhanari,Bhikshatana, Umasahita,Gangadhara, Kalariother gods & apsaras.
Remarkable one is ‘Bhara Siva’-Shiva shown holding a linga over his shoulders as a representation of practice of carrying ishta-lingas.
Kodumbalur (erstwhile Capital of Irukkuvelir which is referred as ‘Kodumbai’ in Tamil epic ‘Silappatikaram’), now a village in Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu.
Commissioned by Irukkuvel Chief Bhooti Vikramakesari on behalf of himself and his two wives,Katrali and Varaguna between 9th-10th Century. Irukkuvel were connected to the Cholas matrimonially, making them taking side of the Cholas against fights with the Pallavas and the Pandyas.
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🌺।।Ayyappa Swamy : The Divine Son of Bhagwan Vishnu & Bhagwan Shiva।।🌺
Ayyappa Swamy is one of the most revered deities in South India, where millions of devotees visit his Temple at Sabarimala every year.
Here's his Story as per the Brahmanda Purana;
A Thread🧵
Swamy Ayyappa's story is a fascinating blend of divinity, dharma, and renunciation, drawing from both Shaiva (Shiva) and Vaishnava (Vishnu) traditions.
🌺।।The Story of Mahishi and Bhasmasura।।🌺
Mahishi was the sister of a demon named Mahishasura. In her previous life, she was a woman named Leelavati, the wife of Dattathreya, an incarnation of the three gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Due to her mistakes, she was cursed by Dattathreya to be reborn as Mahishi, the sister of Mahishasura.
🌺।।The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the most sacred and mysterious places in India।।🌺
A THREAD 🧵 ABOUT SOME OF THE MOST INTRIGUING MYSTERIES OF JAGANNATH TEMPLE;
Dedicated to Mahaprabhu Jagannath (a form of Vishnu/Krishna), the temple is famous not only for its religious significance but also for the unexplained phenomena associated with it.
⚜️1. Strangest of all, the Flag atop Jagannath Dham Mandir always floats in the opposite direction of the wind .
⚜️2. The "Brahma Paddarth" inside the Idol of Bhagwan Jagannath is believed to be the Heart of Shri Krishna. As per the tradition, every 12 years a new Jagannath Idol is made and this "Brahma Paddarth" is placed in this new Idol in a sacred ceremony where electricity of whole puri town is shut down and the eyes of the pujaris who do this are blindfolded.
🌺।।Brahmastra is a legendary celestial weapon described in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and various Puranas।।🌺
A Thread 🧵 on some amazing facts about Brahmastra
Brahmastra is considered the most powerful and destructive weapon ever created, attributed to Bhagwan Brahma, the creator of the Universe.
India's ancient history is rich with references to powerful and divine weapons, especially in epics like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the Puranas. These weapons ranged from physical arms like bows and swords to divine astras (celestial weapons) invoked with mantras and granted by gods.
🌺।।Some incredible facts about Brahmastra।।🌺
⚜️1. As per the Shastras, a Brahmastra is an astra, or celestial weapon created by Bhagwan Brahma. It is sometimes known as the Brahma Astra. As described in a number of the Puranas, Brahmastra is considered to be the very deadliest of all weapons.
When a Brahmastra is discharged, neither a counterattack nor a defense of any kind can stop it. In ancient Sanskrit writings, the Brahmastra was a weapon created by Brahma, along with its more powerful versions like Brahmashira Astra and Brahmanda Astra. Brahmastra and Brahmashira Astra are said to be equivalent of modern day atomic weapons, nuclear and thermonuclear bombs respectively.
भगवान शिव के 12 ज्योतिर्लिंग देश के अलग अलग हिस्सों में स्थित हैं। कहते हैं इनके दर्शन करने से व्यक्ति को पापों से मुक्ति मिलती है। लेकिन यदि आप दर्शन नहीं कर सकते हैं तो आप रोजाना द्वादश ज्योतिर्लिंग स्तोत्र का पाठ कर सकते हैं।
A Thread 🧵
इस स्तोत्र में 13 श्लोक हैं और इनमें 12 ज्योतिर्लिंगों का वर्णन किया गया है।
🌺।।The Mahabharata tells the story of the Kuru dynasty & the great war of Kurukshetra between the cousins, Pandavas & Kauravas।।🌺
But, Do you know ?
⚜️MAHABHARATA ALSO TELLS 10 VERY INTERESTING LOVE STORIES WHICH VERY FEW PEOPLE KNOW⚜️
Let's explore in this Thread 🧵
Beautiful love stories are one of the most important aspects of Mahabharata.
While some of these love stories that we are going to talk about might be popular, but many are still unknown to the most.
⚜️1. SRI KRISHNA AND RUKMINI
Though most of the stories tell the tale of how Krishna fell in love with Radha, the Vedas do not talk about Radha at all. Instead, it is mentioned that Krishna’s favorite was Rukmini, among his 7 other wives. The story is full of drama as he fell in love with Rukmini and abducted her against her parent’s will. Rukmini was also in love with Krishna, and they both married to live happy thereafter. Some consider Rukmini to be the incarnation of Goddess Laxmi.
⚜️2. ARJUNA AND ULOOPI
Arjuna had four wives, and among them, Uloopi was the second. They met when Arjun was in exile. But it is interesting how in this case Uloopi was the one who abducted Arjun and convinced him to get married. Ulupi was the Naga princess with a half-maiden and half-serpent body. Later, they even had a son named Iravan. Ulupi also granted Arjuna a boon that the water kingdom will obey him and that he will never be defeated underwater.