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Mar 18 тАв 6 tweets тАв 1 min read
Pancha Bhoota Sthalas of Shiva

Temples of Shiva which represents 5 Elements (Earth, Water, Air, Space, Fire) are called Pancha Bhoota Sthalas. 4 temples are situated in TN & 1 in AP Image 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.
Mar 14 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
16 divine names of Mahavishnu

Vishnu Shodasha Stotram reveals 16 different names of Mahavishnu which we should chant daily. Which are

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While taking food think of Janardhana

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Think of Padmanabha while in bed

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Remember Prajapathi at time┬аof┬а marriage

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During fight think of Chakra daari
Mar 7 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
Mahashivratri┬аTomorrow

Mahashivratri┬аis celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in the month of Magha. Shivratri vratam is one of the most important ritual performed for pleasing Mahadev. "Ratri" here denotes darkness in one's Mind, thus one can overcome darkness from life. Image Shivaratri pooja┬аis observed in four times in night. It is mentioned in Shiv Mahapuran that Shivratri vrat is very favourite for Shiva. It is believed that on Maha Shivaratri, Mahadev married Maa Parvati, also Shiva perfoms heavenly dance Shiv Tandav. Another story says about
Mar 4 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
Why is Shiva worshipped in Linga roopa

Shiva, one among Trinity is known as Auspicious one. Mahadev is worshipped in Linga Form, which in Sanskrit means symbol or sign. Image According to┬аLinga Puran, the lingam is a symbolic representation of the Brahman. Devi Saraswati herself clarifies in Linga Pura about Shiva Linga.

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Feb 28 тАв 7 tweets тАв 2 min read
Slokas which every Hindu should know

Important prarthana slokas which everyone should chant daily & to be taught to our kids.

1. Morning

When you wake up, look at your hands & chant
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3. During bath

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Feb 26 тАв 6 tweets тАв 2 min read
19 Avatars of Shiva in different yugas

Shiva Maha Puran mentions 19 avatar of Shiva which are
1. Piplaad Avatar : Form of Shiva helps to get rid of Shani dosha. Image 2. Nandi : Seen as the protector of the herds depicted as bull faced with four hands.
3. Veerabhadra : Fierce Avatar which destroyed Daksha Yagna.
4.Sharabha : Avatar is taken to pacify Narasimha who created gandaberunda & Sharabha created Pratyangira to end war.
Feb 22 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
Why Venkateshwara is called Govinda

Whoever visit Tirumala, should chant the name of Govinda 108 times. There is a beautiful story as why Balaji is called as Govinda Image Once Srinivasa went to ashram of Agastya Muni & told that till the end of Kaliyug he will reside in Tirumala, so for his daily needs requested a cow. Agastya Muni told that Cow shall be gifted only to the one's who come along with his wife & requested,
Feb 18 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
12 Surya Namaskar Mantras

Surya Dev is the universal Illuminator. Surya Namaskar is considered as most important in Yoga practice.

1. Pranamasana
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One who is friendly, helps maintain the balance of body. Image 2. Hasta Uttanasana
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Shining one, helps to stretch the muscles of abdomen.

3.Hasta Padasana
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Removes Darkness, this makes waist & spine flexible.

4.Ashwa Sanchalanasana
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Feb 13 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
Significance of Butter offering to Hanuman

Offering butter & applying to vigraham is very special to Hanuman . Here is the reason behind this offering which took place in Ramayana. Image During war, Hanuman used to carry Shri Rama on his shoulders. When Ravana was not able to injure Shri Rama, he aimed his arrows at Hanuman.

As a result, Hanuman was hurt & blood was oozing from his body.
Feb 9 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
Saraswati Mantras which every child should be taught

Saraswati is рд╡рд╛рдЧреНрджреЗрд╡реА, who blesses with abundant Knowledge & wisdom. Devi is seen with 4 arms representing 4 aspects of human personality in learning : Mind, Intellect, Alertness &┬а Ego.
Please note down all this & teach kids Image Mantras for education & knowledge:-

1. Saraswati Dhyana Mantra

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2. Vidya Mantra for students

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Feb 7 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
Why is Durva grass offered to Ganesha ?

Durva grass ( Karuka/ Arugampul) offering is very important for getting Ganesha's blessings. No worship to Ganesha is complete without offering Durva grass. Image Durva grass can absorb energy which benefits the worshipper.

Story

Ganesha defeated & swallowed asura called Analasur to protect the Devas. Due to this heat got accumulated in Ganesha. To cool down, Chandra stood on GaneshaтАЩs head.
Jan 18 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
12 Names of Mahavishnu

Dwadasha nama panjara stotram is very important & should be chanted daily. These 12 names forms an armour ( kavach) to whoever chant. Thread Image These are chanted while one do Achamanam.

1.Keshava : One who removes difficulties (рдХреНрд▓реЗрд╢)

2.Narayana : One who is everything & who resides inside all

3.Madhava : Who has Mahalakshmi with him

4.Govinda : Who protected cows, who protects world.
Jan 13 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
Why is Betel leaves offered to Hanuman ?

Hanuman is the symbol of ultimate devotion, who gives us strength to solve every problems. Here is the reason why Betel leaves are very important offering to Hanuman. Thread Image When Shri Rama achieved victory against Ravana, he sends Hanuman as a messenger to Ma Sita to inform her the same. Hanuman rushes to Ashoka Vatika. When Sita Devi hears the news of HanumanтАЩs arrival, she felt very happy & wished to welcome him.
Jan 12 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
5 Places in Earth where Lakshmi Devi resides

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. Thread Image 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
Jan 10 тАв 6 tweets тАв 1 min read
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. Thread Image 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
Jan 9 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
9 Avatars of Hanuman

An avatar is taken to destroy evil and thus to establish Dharma. 9 Avatars which Hanuman took to maintain Dharma is. Thread Image 1. Prasanna Anjaneyar : in this avatar Hanuman bless everyone with peace of mind

2. Veera Anjaneyar : Hanuman holds Gadha with expression ready to fight

3. Vimshati Bhuja Anjaneyar : Hanuman is seen with 20 hand
Jan 8 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
Importance of Mrityunjaya Mantra

Mrityunjaya is a combination of 3 words. Maha means great, Mrityu - death & Jaya - victory. It means victory over death. Mrityunjaya Mantra is Moksha Mantra. Thread Image Mrityunjaya mantra is called Mrita Sanjeevani, which will relieve us from incurable diseases & avoid premature death. Mrikandu Rishi & his wife did tapasya to Mahadev for getting a son. Shiva appeared before Muni & put a choice to select a righteous son who will live upto 16yrs
Dec 28, 2023 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
Ornaments & Weapons of Mahavishnu

тАЬAlankara Priyo Vishnuh" means Mahavishnu is Alankara Priya, who likes alankaram. A short thread on Ornaments & weapons of Mahavishnu Kaustubham is worn around the neck of Sri Vishnu. This ratna came from Samudra mathanam.

Vaijayanti is the necklace worn by Sri Hari. It contains 5 ratnas thus also called Vanamala

Mahavishnu's bow is Sharanga
Dec 23, 2023 тАв 5 tweets тАв 2 min read
Do you know the story of these pics??

Story of Srirangam Temple & how Ranganathar came from Ayodhya

Vaikunta Ekadasi read


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Sthala Puranam is related to creation time when Mahavishnu took form of Ranganathar for Brahma to worship & informed about his presence in 8 Swayamvaktha Kshetra where Srirangam is 1st. Brahma carried Ranga Vimana, did Prathista near river Viraja, asked Surya Deva to do pooja.
Dec 21, 2023 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
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. Image Never visit a temple empty handed, always take some offerings like flowers, oil for diya etc

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

Never enter a temple wearing wet clothes ( rameshwaram & those who do angapradakshina has exemptions)
Dec 20, 2023 тАв 7 tweets тАв 2 min read
Slokas which a Hindu should know

Important prarthana slokas which everyone should chant daily & to be taught to kids.

1. Morning

When you wake up, look at your hands & chant

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3. During bath

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