Shakti Peethas, meaning “place of power”, are most important & powerful temples dedicated to Durga Devi, These are places of worship dedicated to Shakti. There are 51 Shakti Peethas in total in which 18 are very important referred by Adi Shankaracharya as Ashtadasa Shakti Peetha.
When Daksha conducted a yajna he didn't invite Shiva, but Sati Devi wished to attend her father's yajna. At Yajna Daksha insulted Shiva which Sati Devi couldn't tolerate & she scarified herself in the yagna. Knowing this Shiva came & took Sati devi's body & started Rudra Tandava.
Once, when Sri Ramanujacharya was discussing to serve Venkateshwara one of his disciples ANANTHALWAR, came forward to take reponsibilities of Tirumala temple. Ananthalwar, reaching Tirumala with his wife
did Pushpabhishek daily, for that he decided to grow a flower garden
Together with his wife, Ananthalwar began digging well to water to his flower garden. Venkateshwara decided to help them & appeared as a small boy. Ananthalwar got angry & threw his crowbar at the kid which hit child's chin. After finishing the garden work, he went to the temple.
Once Mahadev visited Atri Muni & Anasuya Devi's ashram with Parvati Devi & Ganesha. Shiva asked Anasuya Devi to serve him food feeling hungry. However Anasuya informed that, only after satisfying Ganesha's hunger Shiva will be served food.
Shri Ganesh was served food & he ate everything, but was not feeling his stomach full. Anusuya Devi then served him a little piece of sweet, Ganesha ate it & let a loud burp indicating his stomach is full. Parvati Devi was surprised and asked Anasuya Devi details of the sweet
Hanuman removes all kinds of troubles that come on his devotees. Tuesday's Hanuman is worshipped with offering Coconut. This is the reason How & Why we so so. By offering coconut to Hanuman, people will be free from all troubles & all sins committed
These are Items needed while offering coconut to Hanuman 1. Coconut 2. Thread red or yellow color ( To eliminate poverty) 3. Sindhoor 4. Uncooked rice
Rameswaram, situated in TamilNadu is one among 12 Jyothirlingas. Shri Rama did Prathista of Paramashiva here. 9 important places which we should not miss while going to Rameswaram.
1.Gandhamadana parvatham.
It is believed that from here Hanuman decided to fly to Lanka.
2. Villundi Theertham
Shri Rama shot an arrow here when Sita Devi was thirsty.
3. Jadaa Theertham
After Ravana vadham Shri Rama & Lakshmana came, washed here to relieve from doshas.
4. Agni Theertham
Bathing here relieve one from all sins.
O Krishna ! You are worshipped by many names by all of us. Which name is most favourite to you?
Krishna replied :
Arjuna ! With pure love & Bhakti, whatever name I am called is favourite. But since you ask
There are 28 names which are very powerful & very favourite to me. Anyone who chant these name with utmost Bhakthi will be very dear to me. These names are very important in kaliyug because Nama japa is the only way to attain Mukti in Kaliyug.