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Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

27 November 2015

Virupaksha Temple at Hampi, Karnataka is a glorious 7th century temple of Lord Shiva (Virupaksha) by the banks of the river Tungabhadra (River Pampa / Goddess Parvati). The temple is a part of the Hampi group of monuments that are… Continue Reading →

Featured, Temples Hampi, Karnataka, Temple, Tungabhadra, UNESCO, Virupaksha, World Heritage Site

Sanskrit, a language of vibrations

27 February 2014

The destructive power of vibrations is well known. We have all seen the devastation caused by the vibrations of earthquakes. We have seen scenes of opera singers breaking glass due to vibrations. Neurological vibration damage due to Carpal tunnel syndrome… Continue Reading →

Featured, Health, Scriptures Science

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra महामृत्युंजय मंत्र

17 October 2013

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra महामृत्युंजय मंत्र is the great death conquering mantra given by Lord Shiva to help overcome the fear of death. The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra creates a very powerful protective shield of divine vibrations that wards off and protects… Continue Reading →

Featured, Scriptures Mantra, Science

Kartikeya exterminates Tarakasura

15 October 2012

Lord Siva was engaged in continuous ‘Tapasya’in recluse and was disinterested in usual activities following the self-immolation of Devi Sati’s life after Daksha’s insults at Daksha Yagna. The Demon Tarakasura did rigorous penance and obtained a boon of invincibility except… Continue Reading →

Featured, Skanda (Kartika) Purana, Stories

Ganesh Chaturthi गणेश चतुर्थी

19 September 2012

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the occassion of the birth of Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to different Puranas, there are different versions of the birth of Lord Ganesha. The most popular is the one… Continue Reading →

Featured, Festivals Ganesha

‘Siva Sahasranamas’ (Thousand Names of Siva)

8 July 2012

(0) OM Siva (The auspicious) (2) Hara (The Destroyer) (3) Mrida (Giver of Happiness) (4) Rudra (Trouble Shooter, Evil Demolisher) (5) Pushkar (Provider of Good Health), (6) Pushpalochana (Lotus-Eyed) (7) Arthagamya (Target / Fulfiller of Desires) (8) Sadachar (Sustainer of… Continue Reading →

Featured, Scriptures, Shiva Purana, Stories

Shaivism in North East India

25 June 2012

Introduction North East India is one of the most diverse regions of India and the World. There are five states, two union territories, and more than 200 languages and dialects spread over. Foundation of various cults in this region was… Continue Reading →

Featured, Stories Assam

Introduction – The Five Powers of Siva

17 June 2012

Introduction – The Five Powers of Siva By Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami Lord Siva is commonly thought of as the god of destruction, one Divinity among a divine trinity, along with Brahma, Lord of Creation, and Vishnu, Lord of Preservation. This theological… Continue Reading →

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Talks Between Lord S’iva and Satî

12 June 2012

Maitreya said: ‘Thus the heartily enmity that existed between the son-in-law and father-in-law, continued for a very long time. When Daksha was appointed the chief of all the progenitors of mankind by Brahmâ, the supreme teacher, he became very puffed… Continue Reading →

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Mangal – The story of birth of Planet Mars

16 May 2012
Mahakaleshwar slays Andhakasur

Once upon a time, a very strong rakshasa called Andhaka performed a hard penance to please Lord Shiva. Bholenath (Lord Shiva) was pleased, and offered him a boon of his choice. Andhkarsura asked for a boon that everytime a drop… Continue Reading →

Featured, Stories Ujjain

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