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Jul 4 тАв 7 tweets тАв 2 min read
Mookambika Devi, Kollur
Kollur Mookambika Temple is situated on the banks of the river Souparnika. This is 1 among 7 Mukthi Sthala created by Parashurama.
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Kaumasura, is made dumb & called as Mookasur was killed here. Devi destroyed him┬а & thus name Mookambika
Sthala Puranam says that, Adi Shankaracharya wished to bring Devi in his home land of Kerala & did Tapasya.
Jul 2 тАв 7 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
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
Jun 26 тАв 6 tweets тАв 2 min read
Jagannath Rath Yatra Tomorrow
Sastras say " Rathe tu Vaamanam drustva Punarjanmam na vidyate"
Means if we see Vaamana / Jagannath Swamy on the Chariot during the Rath Yatra, one will never have rebirth. Some facts about the Iconic Rath Yatra
Jagannath Swamy along with his brother Balabhadra & sister Subhadra will come out from the temple to bless their devotees tomorrow.
CHARIOTS are named as Nandighosha,
Taladhwaja and Devadalana respectively.
16 wheels are used for Jagannath rath.
Vahana is Garuda
Jun 24 тАв 5 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
Mantras for education & knowledge:-
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?
Jun 17 тАв 4 tweets тАв 1 min read
9 Forms of Bhakti
Bhakti means to serve Bhagwan unconditionally. In Srimad Bhagavatam, Prahlada tells his father 9 forms of Bhakti or Navadha Bhakti
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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
Jun 12 тАв 6 tweets тАв 2 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
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
Jun 11 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
Why do Panduranga Vittal 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. He had nothing to offer other than 2 fishes which he caught.
But fisherman not allowed to enter the Temple with fish in hand. To this the poor fisherman replied тАЬI have come here to have darshan of
Jun 10 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
Hanumad Slokas & benefits
Every Hindu should know these slokas to gain strength, ward off evils & overcome all difficulties. Read and note it
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Strength to overcome all problems
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For Karya Sidhi, this Mantra
One who is friendly, helps maintain the balance of body.
2. Hasta Uttanasana
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Shining one, helps to stretche the muscles of abdomen.
Jun 4 тАв 7 tweets тАв 1 min read
Slokas which a Hindu should know
Important prarthana slokas which everyone should know & to be taught to our kids.
1. Morning sloka
When you wake up, look at your hands & chant
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An avatar is taken to destroy evil & establish Dharma.
Shiva Maha Puran mentions 19 avatar of Shiva, each one holds significant importance. 19 Avatars are as follows
May 27 тАв 6 tweets тАв 2 min read
8 Forms of Mahalakshmi, Ashta Lakshmi
Mahalakshmi is the giver of all phrosperities. 8 forms are called as Ashta Lakshmi, Devi blesses her bhaktas with each forms which are 1. Adi Lakshmi
Adi Lakshmi is seen with 4 arms, Lotus & white flag in her 2 hands, other 2 hands with Abhaya mudra & Varada mudra.
2. Dhana Lakshmi
Devi who grants material wealth. Also dhan also includes rain, mountain, forest etc therfore every resources in abundance
May 21 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
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
May 19 тАв 7 tweets тАв 1 min read
Mrityunjaya Mantra & Benefits
Mahamrityunjaya is the combination of 3 words. Maha - great, Mrityu - death & Jaya - victory thus it means victory over death тмЗя╕П
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Mrityunjaya mantra is called Mrita Sanjeevani, which will relieve us from incurable diseases & avoid premature death.
May 15 тАв 5 tweets тАв 1 min read
16 divine names of Mahavishnu
Shodasha Stotra of Mahavishnu reveals 16 different names which one must chant daily. They are тмЗя╕П
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While taking medicine think of Vishnu, Dhanwantari
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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
May 14 тАв 7 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 areтмЗя╕П
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
May 6 тАв 6 tweets тАв 2 min read
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 тмЗя╕П
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
May 5 тАв 6 tweets тАв 1 min read
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 тмЗя╕П 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.
May 1 тАв 10 tweets тАв 2 min read
Where does Bhagwan reside...READтмЗя╕П
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
I donтАЩt reside in Vaikuntha or in hearts of yogis, I dwell within those who sing my name.
Apr 30 тАв 9 tweets тАв 2 min read
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 тмЗя╕П
The true meaning of Akshaya Tritiya is to donate, give back and do charity. The charity done on Akshaya Tritiya remains тАШAkshayтАЩ imperishable and eternal. Buying gold is not mentioned anywhere.
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