Mahadev is known as पंचानन, who have 5 faces which represent 5 basic elements, Air, Fire, Water, Space & Earth
5 Faces of Shiva 5 faces / 5 Bhavas of Mahadev are ::
1.Sadyojata
2.Vamadeva 3. Tatpurusha 4. Aghoresha & 5. Ishana/Sadashiva
1. ॐ सद्योजाताय नमः Damru symbolises power of creation 2. ॐ वामदेवाय नमः The power of preservation.
Mahadev is known as पंचानन, who have five faces which represent 5 basic elements, Space, Air, Fire, Water & Earth.
3. ॐ अघोराय नमः Power of dissolution. 4. ॐ तत्पुरुषाय नमः Source of objectivity.
5.ॐ ईशानाय नमः
ॐ सदाशिवाय नम: Power of revealment.
Thus Any creation has to be made out of these five gross elements.
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2000 yr old Temple and it's Traditions
Divine Harsiddhi Mata temple, Ujjain
One among 51 Shakthi Peetha, Thread
Harsiddhi Mata Temple located in Ujjain is one among the 51 Shakti Peethas, it is believed that Sati devi's elbow fell here. Story says that two asuras Chand & Prachand tried to enter Kailash inorder to capture it. Mahadev called Ma Chandi to kill asuras.
Devi destroyed those asuras & pleased with this Shiva called her Harsiddhi & blessed that her name will be famous in 3 world's. Temple has 2 lamp pillars with 1011 lamps each & during Aarti, all lamps are cleaned and lit
To attain Uma Maheswara's blessings the best way to to observe vrat on Somvar. Soma refers to Mahadev, & Somvar ( Monday) meant for day of Mahadev. Vrat is observed & continued for 16 consecutive Monday's which brings positive change in one's life.
People who are facing issues in their marital life/ delay in marriage, observe vrat on Monday. Somvar vrat is usually observed by women to get good husband. It is believed that those who take vrat will be blessed by Mahadev, as Parvati Devi observed this vrat to marry Shiva.
Karadayan Nonbu also called Savitri vratham is celebrated tomorrow. Nonbu should be done when tamil month Masi ends & the next month Panguni starts which is between 5 to 6 AM.
Story is related to Savitri who fought with Yama deva to save her husband’s life. Savitri, through her unparalleled devotion saved Satyavan's life. On this day women takes vratham & prays to devi Gauri for long life of their Husband.
They wear a Nombu charadu( yellow thread) during the time and breaks fast by having the adai, a dish prepared using rice flour and jaggery.
Mantram while wearing charadu is
"Urugadha Vennayam oru adayum vaithu nonbu notren oru nallum en kanavar piriyamal iruka vendum."
In Vishnu Sahasranamam, Importance of Rama Nama is explained by Paramashiva. Parvati Devi ask Mahadev, easy way to chant Vishnu Sahasranamam so that everyone will be benefited,
Paramashiva replies : Whoever chants this 3 times gets the benefit of chanting whole Sahasranamam
श्रीराम राम रामेती रमे रामे मनोरमे
सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने
Chariot of Surya Dev is referred to as Samvatsara that is, 12 months calculated by its spokes. Rim is said to be 6 seasons. Aruna is the charioteer & chariot is driven by 7 horses. It is said in Srimad Bhagavatam that Rath od Surya Dev is about 9000 yojanas long.
As per Brahmanda Purana these 7 horses are named after Sapta Chandas, meters in Sanskrit.
1.Gayatri
2.Trishtubh
3.Anushtubh
4.Jagati
5.Pankti
6.Brihati
7.Ushnik these are Sapta (7)Chandas.