Introduction Raksha Bandhan, a cherished Indian festival, is a celebration of the unique bond between siblings. This traditional festival holds profound cultural significance and is observed with great enthusiasm and warmth. The festival symbolizes the unconditional love, care, and protection that siblings share, transcending biological relationships and touching the heart of the Indian ethos. Historical …
In Vedic astrology Rahu and Ketu are considered as two planets. Both of them have a great impact in the mental and physical state of a person , so they are considered as existing planets despite of their astronomical absence in the solar system. In Vedic astrology Rahu and Ketu are celestial planets with no …
In the Hindu calendar , every lunar month is divided into two parts, which is known as Paksha.Each part corresponds to a certain phase of moon. In Hindu traditions, the auspiciousness of a day is decided on the basis of its Paksha, and these phases of moons are important in performing various religious rituals. Krishna …
Ekadashi is one of the most important day for the devotees of Lord Vishnu for cleansing of mind, body and soul. People observe complete fast ( or only consume milk ,water and fruits ) on this day. Ekadashi is a very auspicious day and is connected to Krishna and Vishnu especially. Those who observe fast …
Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam was composed by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Kaal Bhairav. It consists of nine shlokas , out of which eight shlokas describes the qualities of Kaal Bhairav, the destroyer of time. Those who study these 8 verses on Kala Bhairava, which are a source of knowledge and liberation, which increase …
Index 1.21 समुझत सरिस नाम अरु नामी1.22 नाम जीहँ जपि जागहिं जोगी।1.23 अगुन सगुन दुइ ब्रह्म सरूपा।1.24 राम भगत हित नर तनु धारी।1.25 राम सुकंठ बिभीषन दोऊ। 1.21- Chaupai समुझत सरिस नाम अरु नामी। प्रीति परसपर प्रभु अनुगामी।।नाम रूप दुइ ईस उपाधी। अकथ अनादि सुसामुझि साधी।। Apparently the name and the person with the name …
Shiv Panchakshar stotra was written by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Shiva. The holy word chant to worship him is made of five letters and is popularly called Panchakshara- Na, Ma, Śi, Vā, and Ya. According to Hindu traditions, the human body is considered to be made up of five elements and these holy …
Contents Matrikas-Introduction Origin of Matrikas Worship of Matrikas Names of Matrikas Brahmani Vaishnavi Maheshwari Indrani Kaumari Varahi Narsimhi Chamunda Matrikas Matrikas are very ancient Goddess of battlefield.They play an important role in Tantra and Shaktism. Their number varies from scriptures to scriptures .However the Ashtamatrikas (eight ) and Saptamatrikas(seven) are most popular. The importance and …
Contents Who was Mahishashur ? Battle with Durga Relation with navratri Nine forms of Durga Shailaputri Brahmacharini Chandraghanta Kushmanda Skandamata Katyayani Kalaratri Mahagauri Siddhidatri Who was Mahishasur ? Mahishasur was a half human and half buffalo demon. He was the son of Mahishi(a lady buffalo) and Rambha( a demon). Due to the special powers of …
Content: Mahavidyas Manidweep Origin of Mahavidyas Relation with Tantra Names of Mahavidyas Kali Tara TripuraSundari Bhuvaneshwari Chinnamasta Bhairavi Dhumavati Baglamukhi Matangi Kamala Mahavidyas-Ten Divine Wisdoms Mahvidyas are ten different aspects of AdiShakti, representing ten different cosmic personalities and qualities. They are Tantric Goddesses and are of utmost importance in the Shakta tradition. All Mahavidyas have …