Laxmi-Narayan Mandir, situated in Mahal area, is also known as Munshi Mandir. This is the ancient temple built in the period of Raghuji Raje Bhonsale (II) by one Shridhar Munshi. The temple has a parkot surrounding.
The carvings of Padam and Pratima are visible on the arcade of the entrance gate. The same carvings could be found inside. The temple structure is rectangular, without Jagati and its adhisthan belongs to Kamadpeeth class.
The design has Grabhagruha, Antaral, Ardha Pandap and Sabha Mandap. The temple is facing east and Antaral is rectangular in shape. The entrance of ‘Garbhagruha’ is simple with Ganesh idol on its head and two dwarpals on both sides.
The ‘Garbhagruha’ is square in shape measuring 3x3 meters and a beautiful idol of Laxmi-Narayan is placed on 1.25 meters high bhadrapeeth.”
The carvings on the outer side of the temple are very attractive and more spectacular than other ancient temples in city.
Opposite Sabha Mandap of the temple a small temple of ‘Garuda’ is seen. The peak of this small garuda temple is spherical and has an impact of Dravadian style of architecture. The epitome of the temple consists of Shala and Kut.
There are four rows of Shala and Kut from the apex to the neck of epitome with attractive carvings of idols of Gods. In the place of Amalak, a spherical dome shaped structure with Padam and Kalash are seen. Many idols are broken and many devkoshtha are empty.
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🌺।।Ashtabharya – Eight beloved Wives of Sri Krishna।।🌺
⚜️1. RUKMINI DEVI
Rukmini was the first wife of Krishna & the Patarani of Dwarka. Her birthday is celebrated on Rukmini Dwadashi. Bhagavat Purana describes how Krishna kidnaps Rukmini at her request from her own wedding.
⚜️2. JAMBAVATI
Jambavati was the daughter of Jambavan, the bear man who helped Prabhu Sri Ram find his wife, Sita, and fight Ravana. Rama blessed him with a long life.
⚜️3. SATYABHAMA
Satyabhama was the third wife of Sri Krishna, the embodiment of the Earth Goddess Bhumidevi and the daughter of Satrajit Yadava.
The Sudarshan Chakra has 108 serrated blades, and has the capability to travel several million yojanas (1 Yojana = 8 kms) at a blink of an eye.
𝟮.) 𝗞𝗔𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗞𝗜 𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗔
This is the Mace of Sri Vishnu. He holds this invincible weapon & no creature rather than him can hold this. Although Hanuman ji can hold this coz he's one of the greatest devotee of Prabhu.
𝟯.) 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗢𝗪
Sharanga is the celestial bow of Sri Vishnu. In South India, Sharanga is also called as Kodanda. This bow was crafted by Viswakarma himself, the Cosmic architect and maker of weapons, along with the Pinaka, the bow of Bhagwan Shiva.
🌺।।10 Lesser known facts about Bhagwan Sri Ganesha।।🌺
⚜️1. Meaning of Ganesh or Ganpati - These both are Sanskrit words comprising of two where ‘Gana’ means a group and ‘isha’ or ‘pati’ defines master or ruler.
⚜️2. Ganesh word - According to Ganesh Puran, the Muladhara chakra of the human body is also known as Ganesh.
⚜️3. Colour of Bhagwan Sri Ganesha - According to Shiv Maha Puran, Sri Ganesh’s colour was green and red.
🌺।।10 Things that Hindus should and should not do consciously or subconsciously।।🌺
⚜️1. Stop using the term "God fearing" - Hindus never ever fear God. For us, God is everywhere and we are also part of God. God is not a separate entity to fear.
It is integral.
⚜️2. Do not use the meaningless term "RIP" when someone dies. Use 'Om Shanti', 'Sadhgati' or 'I wish this atma attains moksha/sadhgati/Uthama lokas'. Hinduism neither has the concept of "soul" nor its "resting". The terms "Atma" & "Jeeva" are,in a way,antonyms for the word "soul"
⚜️3. Do not use the word "Mythology" for our historic epics (Ithihaas) Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama and Krishna are historical heroes, not just mythical characters. And so are the Dashavatars.
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