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THERE ARE 35 CITIES FROM THE MAHABHARATA THAT STILL EXIST TODAY

Bharat during the Mahabharata times was divided into mighty kingdoms. 35 Cities mentioned in the epic are very much alive & kicking today verifying and reinforcing our Historic roots in the Epic.

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🌺01. Gandhara (modern Kandahar): Stretched from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, to far Afghanistan. Dhritarashtra's wife, Gandhari, was the daughter of King Subala; her brother, Shakuni, was Duryodhana's uncle.

🌺02. Takshashila (Rawalpindi): Gandhara's capital, famed as the city of knowledge and learning.

🌺03. Kekaya (northern Jammu-Kashmir): King Jaysena married Vasudeva's sister; their son Vinda was Duryodhana's ally in the war.

🌺।।The Secret of the Healing Power of Palani Murugan Idol।।🌺

⚜️Did You Know?

The Palani Murugan Idol is made up of 9 Deadly Poisons and still the substances that touch the idol are believed to acquire healing powers.

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The temple in Palani is one of the six renowned pilgrimage sites for Sri Murugan, in the form of Dandāyudhapāni. While the story of how Lord Murugan came to reside in Palani is a popular tale, many have yet to learn of the ancient secret behind the making of the main idol and why the temple is a powerful religious healing centre.

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🌺।।रामायण में तीन मुख्य पात्र हैं - महर्षि वशिष्ठ , राजर्षि विश्वामित्र और भगवन परशुराम। इन तीनो दिग्गजों का संबंध और कहानी बहुत चित्ताकर्षक करने वाली है।।🌺

A Thread 🧵 राजर्षि विश्वामित्र महाराज गाधि के पुत्र कौशिक थे - इनकी बहन के पुत्र थे महर्षि जमदग्नि। महर्षि जमदग्नि की पत्नी भगवती रेणुका भी क्षत्रिय थी और इनके पुत्र थे भगवन परशुराम। तो कायदे से भगवन परशुराम के मातृकुल और दादीकुल का प्रभाव उनपर भरपूर रहा। इस रिश्ते से राजर्षि विश्वामित्र और परशुराम जी सम्बन्धी भी हुए।

🌺।।उद्धव और भगवान श्री कृष्ण संवाद।।🌺

एक बार भगवान श्री कृष्ण के परम मित्र उद्धव ने भगवान कृष्ण से पूछा: "आप द्रोपदी चीरहरण के समय चुप क्यों रहे?"

उद्धव और श्री कृष्ण जी का यह संवाद हम सभी के जीवन के लिए एक बड़ा सबक है।

A Thread 🧵 उद्धव का प्रश्न:

"हे कृष्ण! आप तो अंतर्यामी हैं। आपने कहा कि सच्चा मित्र वही है जो बिना मांगे मदद करे। फिर आप पांडवों के संकट के समय चुप क्यों रहे?

आपने युधिष्ठिर को जुआ खेलने से क्यों नहीं रोका?

आपने पासे को धर्मराज के पक्ष में क्यों नहीं पलटा?

जब द्रोपदी को भरी सभा में घसीटा गया, तब भी आप नहीं आए।

आप तब आए जब दुशासन उनका चीर हरण करने लगा। इतनी देरी क्यों? क्या यही सच्ची मित्रता है?"

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What Bhagwan Sri Krishna said about the Kaliyuga? 🧵

🌺।।Divine Gadas (Maces) in Sanātan Dharma — their origins, symbolism, stories, and bearers।।🌺

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The Gadā is one of the most ancient, sacred, and mighty weapons in Hindu dharma. The Gada (Mace) symbolizes:

Strength (Bala)
Authority (Ājñā)
Righteous Punishment (Danda-Nīti)
Destruction of Ego
Protection of Dharma

Many deities, avatars, and celestial beings wield unique forms of the gada, each with its own spiritual depth.

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🌺।।The Ranga Vimanam is the sacred,dome-like structure above the sanctum of Bhagwan Sri Ranganatha in the Srirangam Temple which is divinely manifested and not constructed by Humans।।🌺

A Thread🧵about The Divine Legend of Srirangam Temple & the Ranga Vimanam. Ranga Vimanam is one of the most revered objects in Vaishnavism.

🌺।।The Legend of Srirangam and the Ranga Vimanam।।🌺

Srirangam is a small yet significant town located on the outskirts of Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, along the Trichy to Madras (Chennai) chord line. It is a renowned pilgrimage site, especially for Vaishnavites, drawing thousands of devotees throughout the year. The town becomes particularly vibrant during the Vaikunta Ekadashi festival, which falls in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January) and continues for 20 days. Despite being primarily a Vaishnavite temple, devotees from various faiths pay homage at the temple of Sri Ranganatha, the Adi Purusha Sri Vishnu in a blissful slumber.

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।।Gaya Ji (in Bihar) is built on the body of a Demon named Gayasura who was blessed by Bhagwan Sri Vishnu himself।।

🌺Gaya ji is one of the most holiest, sacred and ancient pilgrimage sites in Sanatan Dharma🌺

HERE's THE STORY OF GAYA JI & GAYASUR

A Thread 🧵 The Significance of Gaya ji spans Puranic stories, Pitru rituals, Bhagwan Vishnu’s presence, and moksha traditions.

🌼 1. The Most Sacred Place for Pitru Karma

Gaya Ji is considered the topmost tirtha for performing:

Pind Daan

Shraddha

Tarpan

It is believed that ancestors receive instant peace and liberation (moksha) when these rites are performed at Gaya.

That’s why Hindus say:
“Gaya bina punya mukti nahi.”

🌺।।Chandradev:The Beautiful Moon God in Hindu tradition—one of the Navagrahas(Nine Planetary Deities)।।🌺

The Moon represents calmness, emotions,beauty,purity & soothing energy.

A Thread🧵exploring the significance,background,story of Chandra Dev & remedies for Chandra Dosha. 🌺।।Significance of the Chandra Dev।।🌺

Lord of the Mind — The mind is believed to change like the phases of the moon; hence Chandra rules emotions, thoughts, and mental balance.

Lord of Herbs & Healing — Ayurveda considers lunar energy important for medicinal plants and healing.

Symbol of coolness, peace, purity, and nourishment.

Beloved of Devi Rohini, one of the 27 Nakshatras.

Lord of the 27 Nakshatras, who are described as his wives.

🌺।।Yogmaya Lalita : The Eternal Counterpart of Mahavishnu।।🌺

Yogmaya, Lalita Tripurasundari, and Maha Vishnu are closely connected in Hindu cosmology and Tantra.

Let’s explore how in this Thread 🧵 🌺।।Yogmaya – The Divine Illusion and Power of Creation।।🌺

Yogmaya is the primordial Shakti, the Mahamaya who manifests the universe through her illusion and power.

She is Bhagwan Vishnu’s inner energy (antaranga shakti) — the one who enables him to create, sustain, and dissolve the cosmos.

Chhath Puja is for Surya Dev then why do we all keep on saying छठी मैया की जय?

🌺।।Who is the Chhatthi Maiyya, we worship alongside Surya Dev in this Chhath Maha Parv?।।🌺

Let's explore in this Thread 🧵 Chhathhi Maiyya (छठ्ठी मइया) — also known as Chhathi Mata or Devi Shashthi — is a revered Hindu goddess worshipped primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. She is especially honored during the famous Chhath Puja, a festival dedicated to expressing gratitude to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiyya for sustaining life on Earth.

🌺।।श्री महालक्ष्मी व्रत कथा, व्रत विधि एवं फल।।🌺

महालक्ष्मी व्रत हिंदू धर्म में अत्यंत पवित्र और फलदायक व्रत माना गया है। यह व्रत माता महालक्ष्मी — धन, सौभाग्य, और समृद्धि की देवी — को प्रसन्न करने के लिए किया जाता है।

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भाद्रपद शुक्ल अष्टमी से लेकर आश्विन कृष्ण अष्टमी तक (16 दिन तक) यह व्रत किया जाता है।

इस व्रत को स्त्रियाँ अपने परिवार के सुख, समृद्धि और अखंड सौभाग्य के लिए करती हैं।

🌺।।Ashta Lakshmi (अष्टलक्ष्मी) — the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi — represent eight kinds of wealth and prosperity essential for a balanced, divine, and fulfilling life।।🌺

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Each form of Maa Laxmi bestows a unique blessing beyond just material riches — encompassing spiritual, moral, familial, and intellectual abundance. A brief overview of each form:

1. Ādi Lakshmi (आदि लक्ष्मी) – The Primeval Goddess

Symbol of eternal wealth and divine energy.

Worshipped as the origin of all prosperity and creation.

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🌺।।The Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam Stotram traces its origin back to the period of Mahabharata।।🌺

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The Śrī Viṣṇu Sahasranāma Stotram (meaning “the Thousand Names of Bhagwan Sri Vishnu”) originates from one of the most sacred and ancient Hindu scriptures — the Mahābhārata, specifically from the Anuśāsana Parva (Book 13), Chapter 149. 🌺।।Context in the Mahābhārata।।🌺

After the great Kurukṣetra war, Bhīṣma Pitāmaha lay on a bed of arrows, awaiting his death. During this time, Yudhiṣṭhira, burdened with sorrow and doubt about his duties as king, approached Bhīṣma to seek divine wisdom on dharma (righteousness), mokṣa (liberation), and the path to peace.

🌺।।The Meenakshi Amman Temple, also known as the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, is one of the most magnificent and spiritually significant temples in India।।🌺

Let's explore the Story of this Temple in this Thread 🧵 It is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) and her consort Sri Sundareswarar (a form of Shiva).

A Paadal Petra Sthalam where Shiva took the form of Sundareswarar (the handsome one) and married Devi Parvati (Meenakshi). Devi is also known by the name Angayarkanni (mother with the beautiful fish eyes).

🌺।।Kshetrapal Devtas (क्षेत्रपाल देवता) and the Legend behind Panjurli and Guliga Daivas।।🌺

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In Hindu tradition, Kshetrapal literally means “Guardian of the Region” (Kshetra = region/area; Pal = protector). These divine beings are considered protectors of specific places — villages, temples, forests, mountains, or directions — ensuring safety, purity, and balance in that domain. Here’s a detailed overview 👇

🌺।।Meaning and Role of Kshetrapala।।🌺

Kshetrapal Devtas are guardian deities assigned to protect a particular kshetra (area).

They maintain spiritual order, ward off evil forces, and ensure prosperity in their region.

Every sacred space — especially temples and pilgrimage spots — has a Kshetrapal who oversees and guards it.

🌺।।Since Bhagwan Sri Krishna is the 9th Avatar in the 10 incarnations of Sri Vishnu, here are 9 interesting facts about our beloved Bhagwan Sri Krishna।।🌺

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1. Sri Krishna was dark and not blue in complexion

Sri Krishna’s colour has been described as blue primarily in many historical writings but it comes to be known that he was not actually blue. He had a darker complexion. He was also very good looking and a natural charmer. Many kathak dancers and writers call him Shyam meaning one of a darker complexion backing up the fact. 2. Sri Krishna had once advised people to worship Govardhan mountain

It was a usual day for the residents of Vrindavan. They were on their way to worship Dev Indra for the rain. Krishna stopped them midway and explained to them the importance of mother nature and the Govardhan mountain. He asked them to worship the mountain and nature instead of Indra Dev. This called for Indra’s rage over Vrindavan and led to the flooding of the entire town. Sri Krishna then picked up the mountain on his smallest finger and saved his fellow villagers. Yet another presentation of his divine self.

🌺।।Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva located at Srikalahasthi Town in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India।।🌺

Let's explore some interesting facts about this famous temple.

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This temple is located on the banks of River Swarnamukhi, adjoining a hill in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. 🌺।।Some amazing facts about Sri Kalahasti Temple।।🌺

1. Srikalahasthi is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalam, represents the Vayu Sthalam the others being manifest at Arunachala (Agni-Linga), Kanchi (Prithvi-Linga), Chidambaram (Akasha-Linga) and Thiruvanaikaval (Jala-Linga). The temple is also regarded as Rahu-Ketu Kshetra and Dakshina Kasi.

🌺।।Skanda & Skandasana।।🌺

Skanda(स्कन्द) is another name for Bhagwan Kartikeya,the son of Shiva Parvati, and the brother of Ganesha.

Skandasana(स्कन्दासन) is a Yogic posture named after Skanda (Kartikeya/Murugan).

The spiritual context of Skanda and Skandasana;

A Thread🧵 Skandasana is commonly referred to as the Side Lunge Pose in modern yoga.

Why is it called Skandasana?

The name comes from Skanda (Kartikeya / Murugan / Subramanya), the divine commander of the celestial armies, son of Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati.

🌺Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the richest & most famous Hindu temples in the world,dedicated to Sri Vishnu in the reclining form of Anantha Shayana (resting on Adi Shesha)🌺

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES & SOME AMAZING FACTS ABOUT SRI PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE IN THIS THREAD🧵 🌺1. The main idol is 18 feet long and can be viewed through three different doors in the temple today – head and chest through one door, hands through the second door and feet through the third door.

🌺2. The Padmanabhaswamy temple is the richest temple in the world as it has thousands of kilograms of gold, jewels, ancient idols and metals inside its secret vaults, which were stored by our kings from thousands of years.

।।मां दुर्गा को अस्त्र-शस्त्रों की अधिष्ठात्री देवी माना जाता है।।

🌺माता के दिव्यास्त्रों की महत्ता🌺

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देवताओं ने जब महिषासुर का वध करने के लिए उन्हें प्रकट किया, तब प्रत्येक देवता ने अपनी शक्ति का प्रतीक अस्त्र उन्हें अर्पित किया। इन्हीं दिव्यास्त्रों से मां दुर्गा ने महिषासुर सहित अनेक दैत्यों का संहार किया। जिस काम को और कोई संपन्न नहीं करता, उसे सर्वशक्ति संपन्न देवी दुर्गा कर सकती है। शक्ति की अधिष्ठात्री देवी की संरचना तमाम देवी-देवताओं की संचित शक्ति के द्वारा हुई है। जिस तरह तमाम नदियों के संचित जल से समुद्र बनता है, उसी तरह भगवती दुर्गा विभिन्न देवी-देवताओं के शक्ति समर्थन से महान बनी हैं।