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Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple, Melaka, Malaysia

11 November 2014

This is the oldest standing Hindu temple of Malaysia. The current structure was built in the 17th-18th century by Thaivanayagam Chitty (Tamil traders from Panai in Tamil Nadu, India), this temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayagar or Ganesha. It also has an… Continue Reading →

Temples Ganesha, Malaysia, Melaka, Outside India

The birth of Vighanavinashak Gajanan Ganesha

5 September 2013

Lord Indra and all the Devatas got together. The cruel Rakshasas and bad people had gained power due to their continued work, money, and yagyas. They had become very powerful. The Devas decided to pray to Lord Shiva for the… Continue Reading →

Linga Purana, Stories Ganesha

The birth of Ganesha

19 September 2012

Once upon a time, Goddess Parvati instructed Nandi, one of Shiva’s Ganas (attendants), to stand outside her home as she went in for a bath. Her instructions were that nobody should be allowed to enter the home. After a while,… Continue Reading →

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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

Anecdotes of Kartikeya and Ganesha

23 June 2012

There were different ‘Avatars’ (incarnations) of Kartikeya and Ganesha in various Kalpas. In ‘Sveta Varaha Kalpa’, the two anecdotes about Kartikeya and Ganesha- the Illustrious Sons of Siva and Parvati- were narrated by Lord Brahma to His Son Devarshi Narada.… Continue Reading →

Shiva Purana, Stories Ganesha, Kartikeya

Somnath Shiva Ganesha Temple Guwahati

6 June 2012

On 29th Jan 2012 on new Shiva Ganesha Temple opened in Guwahati NH 37 on the way to Jalukbari and Airport.

Temples Assam, Ganesha

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