Why is Tulasi not offered to Ganesha

Ganesha is the one who removes all obstacles, but for Ganapati Pooja Tulasi leaves are not taken. Durva grass is offered. Here is the reason Tulsi is very sacred plant without which Vishnu Pooja is incomplete. Tulsi was once a girl, a great devotee of Mahavishnu. Once when Tulsi came across Ganesha she expressed her wish to marry him. Ganesha declined saying he will follow Brahmacharya always so cannot think of

Mrityunjaya Mantra & Benefits

Mahamrityunjaya is the combination of 3 words. Maha - great, Mrityu - death & Jaya - victory thus it means victory over death ⬇️ ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्‌।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्‌॥

Mrityunjaya mantra is called Mrita Sanjeevani, which will relieve us from incurable diseases & avoid premature death.

16 divine names of Mahavishnu

Shodasha Stotra of Mahavishnu reveals 16 different names which one must chant daily. They are ⬇️ 1.औषधे चिंतये विष्णुं
While taking medicine think of Vishnu, Dhanwantari

2.भोजने च जनार्धनमं
While taking food think of Janardhana

3. शयने पद्मनाभं च
Think of Padmanabha while in bed

4.विवाहे च प्रजापतिम्
Remember Prajapathi at time of  marriage

Forms of Ganapathi for each Nakshatra

There are various forms of Ganesha for each persons to worship according to their Nakshatra, worshiping the particular form will bring prosperity. Forms of Ganesha for all 27 Nakshatras are⬇️ Aswini : Dvija Ganapati is worshipped in Shri Ballaleshwar Temple - Pali

Bharani : Siddhi Ganapati at Siddhi Vinayaka Temple mumbai

Krithika : Ucchhishta Ganapati

Rohini : Vigna Ganapati

Mrigashirsha : Kshipra Ganapati

Ardra : Herambha Ganapati

Where does Mahalakshmi reside ?

Mahalakshmi is the giver of every form of wealth, fortune & prosperity in our life. It is believed that Lakshmi Devi resides at 5 places on Earth ⬇️ LOTUS : Mahalakshmi resides in Lotus Flower that is the reason why we give importance to Lotus flower for poojas.

REVERSE SIDE OF BILVA LEAF : Bilva or Vilwam leaves are used for worshipping Mahadev. It is believed Maa Laksmi resides on the back of Bilva leaves

Pancha bhoota Sthalas of Shiva

Temples of Shiva for 5 Elements called as Pancha bhoota sthalas (Earth, Water, Air, Space, Fire). 4 temples are situated in TN & 1 in AP ⬇️ 1. Ekambareswarar Temple is located in Kanchipuram of Tamil Nadu. Temple represents Earth (Prithvi). Paramashiva is worshipped here as Ekambareshwar. The Shivlinga here is known as Prithvi Lingam. Ma Parvathi made this Lingam using sand.

Where does Bhagwan reside...READ⬇️

The word Vishnu means, one who is everywhere, but how can we reach him ? Bhagwan himself answers this question to Narada Muni At the beginning of Kaliyuga, Narada Muni asks Mahavishnu about his vasasthan. Mahavishnu answers

नाहं वसामि वैकुण्ठे योगिनां हृदये न च
मद्भक्ता यत्र गायन्ति तत्र तिष्ठामि नारद

I don’t reside in Vaikuntha or in hearts of yogis, I dwell within those who sing my name.

Akshaya Tritiya today

Akshaya Tritiya is regarded as one of the most auspicious day for new beginnings.

Akshaya Tritiya is linked to many historic events , Thread ⬇️ The true meaning of Akshaya Tritiya is to donate, give back and do charity. The charity done on Akshaya Tritiya remains ‘Akshay’ imperishable and eternal. Buying gold is not mentioned anywhere.

Let's see the beautiful incidents which occurred this day 👇

Customs to be followed while visiting a Temple

Everyone must be aware of certain rules while visiting a Temple. Because it is the place where our Devi Devatas reside, their vaasasthan. ⬇️ Never visit a temple empty handed, always take some offerings like flowers, oil for diya etc

Temple should be entered through main entrance & always enter with right feet first

Never enter a temple wearing wet clothes ( Rameshwaram had exemptions before, but now

Vyshakha month from today...READ

Vyshakha is famous for Vishnu Bhajan. It is believed that Mahavishnu together with Mahalakshmi resides in Earth during this month. As this month is very special to Madhava, it is also called Madhava masam. Vaishakha month is very important at Guruvayur Krishna temple.

In Southern India Vyshakha month starts tomorrow till May 26

16 Sanskars of Sanatan Dharma

In Sanatana Dharma there are 16 Sanskars or rituals in a person’s life which hold sacred importance ⤵️ Even though Vedas identify 40 sanskaras, 16 major sanskaras, also known as the “shodasha sanskaras” are given significance..

16 Sanskars are
1.Garbhadhan Sanskar: Ceremony of conception
2. Pumsavana Sanska : Fetus Protection

9 Forms of Bhakti

Bhakti means to serve Bhagwan unconditionally. In Srimad Bhagavatam, Prahlada tells his father 9 forms of Bhakti or Navadha Bhakti ⤵️ श्रवणं कीर्तनं विष्णोः स्मरणं पादसेवनम् |
अर्चनं वन्दनं दास्यं सख्यमात्मनिवेदनम् ||

1. Shravanam : Means listening to the divine name.. listen from a guru
Listening, reading scriptures like Ramayana, Bhagavada puran etc..

2. Kirtanam : Chanting glories of bhagwan

12 Surya Namaskar Mantras & it's benefits... READ

Surya Namaskar is considered one of the most important practice in Yoga🔽 Surya Namaskar is the practice of paying respect to the Sun as Surya Deva is the universal Illuminator.

12 Surya Namaskar mantras along with its benefits are

1. Pranamasana
ॐ मित्राय नमः
One who is friendly, helps maintain the balance of the body.

Vishnu Shodasha Stotram

Shodasha Stotra of Mahavishnu reveals 16 different names which one must chant daily

1.औषधे चिंतये विष्णुं
While taking medicine think of Vishnu, Dhanwantari 2.भोजने च जनार्धनमं
While taking food think of Janardhana

3. शयने पद्मनाभं च
Think of Padmanabha while in bed

4.विवाहे च प्रजापतिम्
Remember Prajapathi at time of  marriage

5. युद्धे चक्रधरम् देवं
During fight think of Chakra daari

Forms of Ganapathi for each Nakshatra

There are various forms of Ganesha for each persons to worship according to their Nakshatra, worshiping the particular form will bring prosperity. Forms of Ganesha for all 27 Nakshatras are Aswini : Dvija Ganapati is worshipped in Shri Ballaleshwar Temple - Pali

Bharani : Siddhi Ganapati at Siddhi Vinayaka Temple mumbai

Krithika : Ucchhishta Ganapati

Rohini : Vigna Ganapati

Mrigashirsha : Kshipra Ganapati

Ardra : Herambha Ganapati

12 Names of Hanuman

12 names of Hanuman also called as Dwadasha Namavali, Those who read this stotram regularly, will not have any fear & they become victorious in everything. 1.Hanuman
Bhakta Hanuman, a great devotee

2.Anjani Suta
Son of Devi Anjana

3.Vayu Putra
Son of Vayu Deva

4. Mahabala
Who possess great strength

Vishnu Sahasranamam, 1000 names of Mahavishnu.

Also know about which line to chant for corresponding Nakshatra.

In the Anushasana Parva of Mahabharata, Veda vyasa explains Vishnu Sahasranama which was advised to Yudhishtira by Bhishma. Shri Krishna advices Yudhishtira to learn Dharma from Bhishma Pitamaha who was lying in arrow bed. Thus infront of Veda Vyasa, Krishna and other pandavas, Yudhishtira asks Bhishma many doubts :-

1. Kim ekam daivatam loke? Who is the deva of universe?

15 blessings which made Hanuman Chiranjeevi. Read 🧵

Wherever Ram Nam is recited, with teary eyes Hanuman will be there. Hanuman received many blessings which made him strong & immortal, some of them are 1. Indra hit Hanuman with Vajrayudh when he tried to catch Sun. Seeing Vayu Dev's anger he blessed Maruti that no weapon can harm him

2. Shri Ram's blessing of success in all

3. Varuna blessings that Hanuman cannot be harmed because of water

Why did Shiva take the form of Ardhanarishwar

Shiva is called Ardhanarishwar, Read this thread to know the story behind.

Ardhanarishwar is a combination of 3 words, Ardha (Half), Nari(Female) & Ishwar. Ardhanarishwar signifies togetherness, principle of inseparable. Means one is incomplete without other. Different puranas describes different story about origin of Ardhanareeswar form. Read here to know more

Bhrigu muni was a great devotee of Paramashiva.

Karadayan Nonbu Today

Wishes to all those who celebrate

Karadayan Nonbu also called Savitri vratham is celebrated today. Nonbu should be done when tamil month Masi ends & the next month Panguni starts. 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.

Women wear a Nombu charadu( yellow thread) &

Why do Panduranga Vittala wear Matsya Kundala ( earrings of fish)

In Pandharpur, Panduranga Vitthal wears fish as earrings along with a necklace of of tulsi-beads, with kaustubha gem. It is said that a poor fisherman came to worship Vittal prabhu with 2 fishes which he caught. He was not allowed to enter in Temple with fish in hand. To this the poor fisherman replied “I have come here to meet Vittal & fishing is my occupation”.