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Mahashivratri 2010 at Date 12th February 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:56:00 -0800

This year
Mahashivratri
falls on
12th February 2010
when the Shiva principle descends to Earth
a thousand times more than usual.
On this day, to obtain the full benefit of
Lord Shiva's principle,
one should chant
'Om Namah Shivaya'
as much as possible.

Shivratri
is the time when Shiva takes a rest.
Shiva rests for one 'prahar' (three hours) of the night..
This 'prahar' is referred to as the Shivratri.
When Lord Shiva takes rest, the function of
'Shivtatva' (Shiva Principle) ceases,
i.e. Lord Shiva goes into a meditative state.

Shiva's meditative state is the time when
He is engrossed in His own spiritual practice.

During that time,
the 'Shivtatva' does not accept any tamogun
(most base of the 3 elements in us - sattva, raja & tama)
or
any halahal (venom churned from the ocean)
coming from the Universe.
As a result,
the ratio of halahal or the pressure
of the negative energies increases.
For protection from this pressure, things like
'bilva patra', white flowers, 'rudraksha' beads etc
are offered to Lord Shiva.

These things attract the 'Shivtatva' from the atmosphere,
thus providing protection from the increasing
effect of the negative energies.
The Earth is a gross object.
Gross objects have very low velocities
i.e. they require more time to cover a specific distance in space.
Gods on the other hand, are subtle hence they
are capable of traversing space within a few seconds.
That is why one year on the earth
is equivalent to just one day of heaven.

Science in the worship of
Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri

The function of the
'Shivpindi'

1.
Emitting waves of Knowledge,
Devotion and renunciation

Predominantly
'sattva' waves of knowledge,
'raja' waves of devotion
and
'tama' waves of Renunciation (Vairagya)
are emitted by the 'Shivpindi'.

During Mahashivratri,
the emission increases by 30 percent.

2..
Emission of subtle vibrations
of chaitanya, bliss and peace

The 'Shivpindi' emits

subtle vibrations of chaitanya, bliss and peace.
During the Mahashivratri,
the emission increases by 25 percent.
This helps purify the subtle-body of
one who worships the Shivpindi on this day.
The 'sun' or the 'moon' channels
in the body get activated as per necessity.
The capacity to absorb the sattvaguna
and chaitanya also increases.
Due to the presence of the unmanifest
Shiva principle in the Shivpindi
and the vibrations of peace emitted,
the Shivpindi remains cool and the
mind too experiences peace.
Worship of Shivpindi with devotion,
activates the dormant Shiva principle.
An offering of puffed rice and milk
reaches Lord Shiva in the subtle form.

3.
Receiving the
'tarak or marak tatva (element)'
as required

There is a confluence of the manifest
and the unmanifest elements along with the
'tarak and marak tatva' in the Shivpindi.
(Tarak = Saviour; Marak = Destroyer).
That is how worshipers receive the required element.
The temperature of the Shivpindi increases due
to the emission of the marak tatva
and there one experiences bliss.
Similarly,
when the tarak tatva is emitted,
the temperature drops and one experiences peace and bliss.

Bilvapatra (Bel leaves)

Bilvapatra contains 2% Shiva tatva.
By offering bilvapatra to the Shivpindi on Mahashivratri,
the manifest Shiva tatva near the stalk of
the bilvapatra gets activated.
Due to this, waves of chaitanya as well as Shiva tatva
are emitted by the bilvapatra.

The bilvapatra
attracts 20% of the Shiva tatva present in
the Shivpindi towards itself.
By immersing this bilvapatra
in water or by placing it in grains,
the Shiva tatva present in the bilvapatra is transmitted to them.
The Shiva tatva in the bilvapatra
is activated to a larger extent on Mondays
when it transmits 10% of the Shiva tatva and sattvikta.
On other days only 1% of the Shiva tatva
is activated in the bilvapatra.

Bilvarchan

Offering bilvapatra
to the Shivpindi and chanting the mantra

'Om Namah Shivaya'

with each offering is known as bilvarchan.
Continue offering the bilvapatra until the pindi
is completely covered.
Offer the bilvapatra from the lower part of the pindi.
By starting from the feet of the idol,
more benefit is derived and the idol
can be covered completely.

Chanting on Mahashivratri

'Om Namah Shivaya'

Om represents an unmanifest state beyond
the 3 gunas (elements of sattva, raja & tama).
We bow to Lord Shiva, from whom Om was created.

What does the word 'Shiva' mean?

a.
The word Shiva has been derived
by reversing the letters of the word vash.
Vash means to enlighten; thus the one
who enlightens is Shiva.
He remains radiant and also illuminates the universe.

b..
He is the auspicious and
prosperity-bestowin g principle.

Some unique attributes

1. Physical attributes

a. Ganga :
Just as the sun is the focal point of the solar system
and the soul that of the body,
the focal point of divine consciousness
(chaitanya) in every object and
pure particles (pavitrakas) is ga-aum.
The flow from which ga-aum originates is gan gaha = Ganga.
Ga-aum flows from Shiva's head.
This is called the descent of the Ganga
from Shiva's head.
Since the river Ganga has a fraction
of the principle of the spiritual Ganga,
no matter how polluted it becomes,
its purity is perpetually retained.

Hence,
when compared to any other water in the world,
the water from the Ganga is the purest.
This is realised not only by those
who can perceive the subtle dimension
but also by scientific researchers.

b. Moon :
Shiva adorns the chandra (moon) on His forehead.
The point where the three frequencies
- affection (mamata), mercifulness (kshamashilata)
and motherly love (vatsalya) originate
is referred to as the chandra (moon).
Thus, one can conclude that chandrama
(the moon principle) is the state in
which the three attributes of affection,
mercifulness and motherly love are present.

c. Third eye :
Shankar is three-eyed,
i.e. He can perceive events of the past, present and future.
According to the science of Yoga
the third eye means the Sushumna nadi (channel).

d. Serpent :
One of the Names of Lord Shankar is Bhujanga-patihari.
Bhujang means a serpent or pure particles (pavitrakas) ,
pati means the nurturer and hari means one
with a garland around His neck.
Bhujangapatihari thus means the One
who nurtures pure particles and wears them like a garland.
Various serpents represent groups of pure particles.
Though externally they appear like serpents,
internally they are a kind of ladder.
To make spiritual progress one has to climb
up holding onto the tail of the serpent.
Lord Shankar adorns serpents at nine points on His body
- one on the head,
one around the neck,
one on each arm,
one on each wrist,
one around the waist and
one on each thigh.
This implies that His body is comprised
of pure particles or that serpents of pure particles
play all over the body of Lord Shankar
who has the universe as His form.

2. Spiritual attributes

a.. One performing severe
austerities and the great yogi

Shiva is always seated in a bandha or a mudra.
His temperature rises due to heat generated
by performing severe austerities;
Hence, He uses the Ganga, the moon and
serpents which endow a cooling effect
and lives on the snow-clad Kailas mountain.

b.. Short tempered
If someone disturbs His meditation
the radiance generated by spiritual practice
will be suddenly expelled and whoever is in front of Him
will not be able to tolerate it, and gets destroyed.
This is referred to as being 'reduced to ashes
by Shankar's opening of the third eye'.

c..
One who is willing to undergo
any distress for the sake of imparting happiness to others

The poison
generated during the churning
of the celestial ocean (samudramanthan)
was burning the entire Universe but no deity
came forward to accept it.
At that time Shiva drank that poison
and saved the world from destruction.

d.
One who has both,
deities and demons, as His worshippers

Neither did demons
like Banasur, Ravan, etc.
worship Lord Vishnu nor did Lord Vishnu bestow
any boon upon any demon.
However, they worshipped Lord Shiva who blessed them.

e. Master of the spirits

Since Lord Shiva is the master of spirits,
His worshippers are generally not possessed by them.

Science in the idol - in the Human form

This represents the Brahman
in the form of the word (shabda Brahman).
Alphabets consisting of the sounds of
fifty-two basic letters and the forms
of fourteen Maheshvar verses (sutras)
have generated from it.
Later the universe was created from these.

2. Trident :
represents the following -

The three components - sattva, raja and tama
The root of creation, sustenance and dissolution
Volition, knowledge and action

3. Noose (pash) :
The noose represents the noose of time (kalpash)
(The rope in Lord Ganapati's hand too is the same).

Worship

a. Application of holy ash (Bhasma)

Tripundra refers to the three horizontal
stripes of holy ash applied to the forehead.
These stripes symbolise spiritual knowledge,
purity and penance (spiritual practice of Yoga),
so also they represent the three eyes of Lord Shiva.

b.. Wearing a rudraksha

Wearing a rudraksha when worshipping Lord Shiva is ideal.
A rudraksha is reddish in colour with yellow stripes
and is flat like a fish.
On one side it has a slight opening which
appears like an open mouth.
The rudraksha converts light frequencies of deities
from the universe into sound frequencies in the
body of humans and vice versa.
As a result, humans can absorb frequencies of deities
and thoughts can get converted into the language of deities.

A Genuine Rudraksha

The rudraksha absorbs sama (sattva) frequencies.
Similarly sama frequencies are emitted by its crests.
A real rudraksha can be recognised by the
vibrations felt by holding it in the hand.
At that time the body absorbs the
sama frequencies emitted by the rudraksha.

Nowadays,
mostly Vikrutaksha is sold as a rudraksha.
This is the seed of a type of wild berry.
Vikrutaksha is used for sacrificial fires of
tantriks, black magic etc.
by sorcerers.

c.. Ritualistic worship of the pindi

Only cold water and bel is offered
to Lord Shankar's pindi.
Neither is it bathed with milk and panchamrut
(a mixture of milk, curds, ghee, sugar and honey)
nor offered turmeric, vermilion (kumkum)
or white consecrated rice (akshata).
Milk and clarified butter (ghee) symbolise sustenance
while turmeric is an underground stem and represents
fertility of the soil, that is creation.
Vermilion is prepared from turmeric.
Since Lord Shiva is the deity of dissolution,
substances such as milk, vermilion and
turmeric are not used in His worship.

d. Circumambulation
(pradakshina)

When circum-ambulating one should begin
from the left side and continue till the channel
of the shalunka from where the water offered
during the ritualistic bathing (abhishek) flows.
Without crossing it one should complete
a circum-ambulation by moving in the reverse direction up
to the other side of the channel.
The flow of a shalunka is not crossed
as it is the flow of energy which adversely
affects the formation of semen and
the five internal vital energies (pran vayu).

e. Chanting the Name of Lord Shiva

'Namaha Shivaya is Shiva's five-syllabled mantra.
The spiritual meaning of each of the five syllables is:
na = Foremost deity of all the regions (lokas)
ma = Bestower of supreme spiritual knowledge (gyan)
and redeemer of the greatest of sins
shi = Benevolent, serene and responsible for
initiation by Lord Shiva
va = Symbolic of a bull as the vehicle
and Vasuki and Vamangi energy (shakti)
ya = Auspicious abode of Supreme Bliss and Lord Shiva.
Hence, obeisance (namaskar) to these five syllables.

Hinduism is more a way of life than a method of worship.

Dharmo Rakshati Rakshithaha
If you protect Dharma, Dharma will in turn protect you.

Hindus, If people slap you once, slap them twice

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Birth of Lord Shiva.

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 21:51:00 -0700

Birth of Lord Shiva.

According to one legend, shiva initial materialize when Brahma and Vishnu were arguing regarding which of them was more powerful. Their quarrel was interrupted by the unexpected look of a large burning pillar whose roots and branches complete outside sight into the earth and sky. Brahma became a goose and flew up to locate the top of the pillar, even as turned into a boar and dug in to the ground to appear for its roots. Unsuccessful in their search, the two god’s arrival and saw Shiva surface from an opening in the support. Recognize Shiva’s huge power, they established him as the third ruler of the universe.

Lord Shiva-God of formation of universe and he is as well referred has destructor. His huge position is to balance the good and evil events. Though this balance gets disturb he destroys the creation for the formation of next cycle. He is a deity of exercise in the cyclic practice of formation.

Lord Shiva is the lord of mercy. He guards the devotees since evil forces, trouble and suffering of their devotees.

He materialize with unclad body through tiger skin in his body, three matted locks on his head, Goddesses Ganga on his chief and he has a third eye and has a snake on his correct shoulder and he wear Kundalas, Rudraksha necklace.

He materialize with unclad body through tiger hide in his body, present matted locks on his skull, Goddesses Ganga on his skull and he has a third eye and has a snake on his correct accept and he wears kundalas, Rudraksha necklace.

His exterior symbolizes his behavior. The unclad body shows that he is a resource of whole universe. 3 metted locks are the integration of material, mental and spiritual energies. Goddesses Ganga shows destruction of sin, knowledge and bestows with information, peace and cleanliness. The third eye indicates the religious information and power. While he opens the third eye, the rotation of construction starts. The 108 beads represent the elements used in making of the earth. The tiger skin represents his potential power.

Lord Shiva has 1,008 names, including Mahadeva, Mahesh, Rudra, Neelkantha, and Ishwar. He is also called Mahayogi, or the huge ascetic, who represent the main form of serious penance and abstract thought, which results in salvation Shiva is supposed to survive in many variety. His mainly regular illustration is as a dark-skinned severe with a blue throat. Typically seated cross-legged on a tiger skin, Shiva’s hair is matted and coiled on his chief, adorned with a snake and a crescent moon. Ganga is forever depicted smooth out of his topknot.

Shiva has four arms and three eyes. The third eye, in the center of his forehead is forever closed and simply opens to destroy an evil doer. A garland of skulls, rudraksha bead, or a snake hangs from his neck. Lord Shiva also carries snakes as armlets and bracelets. The serpent, contest, despised and fear by all further creatures, establish a place of honour on Shiva’s holy being, just because he was enthused by their plight.

In single offer, Shiva hold his trishul, the Pinaka the trishul regularly has a damaru or wait beat joined to it. In a different hand, he holds a conch defense, and in the third, a rudraksha rosary, a club, or a bow. Individual hands are typically empty, raised in an indication of approval and defense. The added points to his foot, anywhere the devotee is certain of salvation. He carries a tiger or leopard skin around his waist, and his high body is typically bare, but dirty with ashes, as befits an ascetic.

His third eye is supposed to have emerged when Parvati, in a playful mood, covered his eyes with her hands. At once, the universe was plunged into darkness and there was chaos. To restore arrange, Shiva created a different eye on his forehead, from which emerged fire to return light.
The light from this eye is supposed to be extremely influential, and as a result destructive. Shiva opens his third eye only in anger, and the criminal is burnt to cinders.

The name Lord Shiva does not emerge in the Vedas. Though he is recognized with the Vedic god Rudra, lord of songs, sacrifice, and nourishment, the healer of diseases and provider of property. According to the Shiva Purana Shiva is said to contain five faces, related to his five tasks, the panchakriya formation, organization, destruction, awareness, and grace. His five faces are related with the formation of the holy syllable Om.

Shiva is supposed to live o Mount Kailash, a mountain in the Himalayas. His vehicle is Nandi the bull and his weapon, the trishul. Shiva’s wife is Parvati, who is as well thought to be a part of Shiva. One of the mainly well-liked forms of Shiva is that of Ardhanarishvara.

According to a legend in the Puranas, Brahma was ineffective of making. He propitiated Shiva who catch this form and separated Parvati from his body. Parvati has numerous incarnations, like Kali, Durga, and Uma. Their sons are Kartikeya and Ganesh.

Bhagwan God Shiva is invented to contain a huge number of attendants, called ganas. These mythological beings have human bodies with animal heads. Bhagwan Shiva’s son Ganesha is the head of the ganas.

Across the state, present are hundreds of holy place and shrines devoted to shiva. He typically worshipped in the structure of a Shivalinga, and also as a deity. He is worshipped by offering flowers, except the Ketaki Brahma Bel trees, milk, and sandalwood attach are also nice to him. Present is a particular arati to shiva and numerous hymns and poems in his praise.

Present there is lot of stories in the Puranas about the origin of Shiva According to the Vishnu Purana, at the establishment of this kalpa Brahma required a child and meditated for one. At present, a child appeared on his lap and started crying. While asked by Brahma why he was crying, the child replied that it was because he did not have a name Brahma then named him Rudra, meaning “howler”.

Though the child cried seven added times and was given seven more names. Shiva as a result has eight forms: Rudra, Sharva, Bhava, Ugra, Bhima, Pashupati, Ishana, and Mahadeva, which, according to the Shiva Purana, write to the earth, water, fire, wind, sky, a yogi called Kshetragya, the sun, and the moon respectively. Throughout the samudra manthan, when poison was churn out of the ocean, Shiva is said to have swallowed it to save the planet from destruction. Since he drank the poison, Parvati clasped his throat securely so that the poison was churned out of the ocean, Because of this, he is known as Neelkantha, the blue-necked one.

Bhagwan Shiva decided an irregular boon to a demon called Bhasmasura who wish that if he situated his hand on anyone’s leader, that person would turn to ashes. No earlier was his need resolute than he menaced Shiva himself, who took to his heels and was saved by Vishnu in the form of Mohini, mutual their energies and formed Hari-hara putra later, recognized with Sasta or Aiyappa, a celibate tribal deity in kerala, whose cult is currently huge in India. He lives on in Mohiniattam, the feminine equal of Kerala’s dance theatre, Kathakali.

Bhagwan Shiva is the maker of dance and of the initial 16 rhythmic syllables still uttered, since which the Sanskrit language was born. His dance of anger is called the Roudra Tandava and his dance, and they begged him to dance over. Lord Shiva promised to do so in the heart of his devotees and in a blessed grove in Tamil Nadu, everywhere the great temple of Chidambaram was build, the merely one in all Indian devoted to Shiva as Nataraja, the lord of dance. It is supposed that on the 13th day of every bright lunar fortnight after 6 o’clock in the evening, falls a blessed hour called Pradosha Worshipping Lord Shiva at this time is akin to worshipping all the powers.

Mahashivratri 2009, 23rd February 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:11:00 -0800

This year
Mahashivratri
falls on
23rd February 2009
when the Shiva principle descends to Earth
a thousand times more than usual.
On this day, to obtain the full benefit of
Lord Shiva's principle,
one should chant
'Om Namah Shivaya'
as much as possible.

Shivratri
is the time when Shiva takes a rest.
Shiva rests for one 'prahar' (three hours) of the night..
This 'prahar' is referred to as the Shivratri.
When Lord Shiva takes rest, the function of
'Shivtatva' (Shiva Principle) ceases,
i.e. Lord Shiva goes into a meditative state.

Shiva's meditative state is the time when
He is engrossed in His own spiritual practice.

During that time,
the 'Shivtatva' does not accept any tamogun
(most base of the 3 elements in us - sattva, raja & tama)
or
any halahal (venom churned from the ocean)
coming from the Universe.
As a result,
the ratio of halahal or the pressure
of the negative energies increases.
For protection from this pressure, things like
'bilva patra', white flowers, 'rudraksha' beads etc
are offered to Lord Shiva.

These things attract the 'Shivtatva' from the atmosphere,
thus providing protection from the increasing
effect of the negative energies.
The Earth is a gross object.
Gross objects have very low velocities
i.e. they require more time to cover a specific distance in space.
Gods on the other hand, are subtle hence they
are capable of traversing space within a few seconds.
That is why one year on the earth
is equivalent to just one day of heaven.

Science in the worship of
Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri

The function of the
'Shivpindi'

1.
Emitting waves of Knowledge,
Devotion and renunciation

Predominantly
'sattva' waves of knowledge,
'raja' waves of devotion
and
'tama' waves of Renunciation (Vairagya)
are emitted by the 'Shivpindi'.

During Mahashivratri,
the emission increases by 30 percent.

2..
Emission of subtle vibrations
of chaitanya, bliss and peace

The 'Shivpindi' emits

subtle vibrations of chaitanya, bliss and peace.
During the Mahashivratri,
the emission increases by 25 percent.
This helps purify the subtle-body of
one who worships the Shivpindi on this day.
The 'sun' or the 'moon' channels
in the body get activated as per necessity.
The capacity to absorb the sattvaguna
and chaitanya also increases.
Due to the presence of the unmanifest
Shiva principle in the Shivpindi
and the vibrations of peace emitted,
the Shivpindi remains cool and the
mind too experiences peace.
Worship of Shivpindi with devotion,
activates the dormant Shiva principle.
An offering of puffed rice and milk
reaches Lord Shiva in the subtle form.

3.
Receiving the
'tarak or marak tatva (element)'
as required

There is a confluence of the manifest
and the unmanifest elements along with the
'tarak and marak tatva' in the Shivpindi.
(Tarak = Saviour; Marak = Destroyer).
That is how worshipers receive the required element.
The temperature of the Shivpindi increases due
to the emission of the marak tatva
and there one experiences bliss.
Similarly,
when the tarak tatva is emitted,
the temperature drops and one experiences peace and bliss.

Bilvapatra (Bel leaves)

Bilvapatra contains 2% Shiva tatva.
By offering bilvapatra to the Shivpindi on Mahashivratri,
the manifest Shiva tatva near the stalk of
the bilvapatra gets activated.
Due to this, waves of chaitanya as well as Shiva tatva
are emitted by the bilvapatra.

The bilvapatra
attracts 20% of the Shiva tatva present in
the Shivpindi towards itself.
By immersing this bilvapatra
in water or by placing it in grains,
the Shiva tatva present in the bilvapatra is transmitted to them.
The Shiva tatva in the bilvapatra
is activated to a larger extent on Mondays
when it transmits 10% of the Shiva tatva and sattvikta.
On other days only 1% of the Shiva tatva
is activated in the bilvapatra.

Bilvarchan

Offering bilvapatra
to the Shivpindi and chanting the mantra

'Om Namah Shivaya'

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about Lord Shiva

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:14:00 -0700

About Lord Shiva:

Lord Shiva is single of the chief deity of Hinduism that is worshipped as the chief lord by the Shaivaite sect of India.

In Hinduism, noble Shiva is regard as the symbol of the highest creature. He is identified as the third element in the Hindu Trinity, the extra two member creature Lord Brahma – the designer and Lord Vishnu – the minder. Lord Shiva is the critical shape of the loud. Since the rotation of the damage and activity is forever in a round, Shiva’s chief duty is maintain the existence rotation. academic cry, as the Mahakaal, Shiva raze and melt the whole in to void but as Shan Kara, he also reproduce that which has been crazy and dissolve. His icon of Lingam or the phallus represent this reproduce the power.

Lord Shiva is also careful toward the most single of every one of all Hindu gods and also the deity of all. A huge severe, Shiva is the simply godhead who is perpetually in deep meditation, which is completely engaged in the meditation in his residence, Kailaasa pile is the huge Himayaan. Lord Shiva is also said to be indivisible from Shakti – Parvati the son of Himayaan – Haimayati. At Present no Lord Shiva is lacking without the Shakti and no Shakti is there lacking Shiva, the two are single – or the complete situation of creature.

Lord Shiva is frequently exposed through several face, as inventor, killer and preserver in whole control of the space. He had controlled equally supplies and vice. He is unstable, free of inhibition, simple to satisfy, guard of the behind compressed, and has the control to change the law of future. As a result, it is Lord Shiva is standard as the spirit of kindness and Kindness. He guard his fan starting the evil to facilitate are forever approximately us. He sacred his group with style, facts and quiet.

Shiva as Ardhanareeswara:
Lord Shiva is held to be semi man and partially woman. Inside the full shape of Shiva the chap and the feminine standards are the joint. Shiva Linga – The icon of noble Shiva which is consists of together Lingam and yoni symbolize the entirely of his nature and the whole of all twisted being.

Exterior and Attribute of Lord Shiva:
Lord Shiva is exposed moreover in meditate or in the type of Dancing deity Nataraj wherever his dance is to the hammer and beat of design. He is too exposed in statue through several hands. Single couple of hand, for model instance, represents the stability connecting of being and loss. Shiva is “tri netra” or three eye, and is ‘neela kantha’ – blue-necked. As well further here is a group of numerous worth connected with Lord Shiva. Here is a short explanation of little of the chief icon that show Lord Shiva. Every of this description signify a special feature of his Supreme Being.

Unclad Stiff Enclosed Through Ash:
This structure of Lord Shiva which is depict that Lord Shiva’s existence is a lot of senior than the material fact. According to some scholar, Shiva’s body messy with burial ground dust end to the attitude of the being and loss and the truth is that loss is the final truth of the life.

Jata (Matted Hair):
The flows of his tangled hair represent Shiva as the noble of storm or Vayu, who is the slight form of breathing current in all existing beings. Therefore it is Shiva which is the support for all breathing creature. He is Pashupatinath.

Sacred Ganga:
The holiest of the holy rivers, Ganga flows starting on the tangled Hair of Shiva. According to a myth, Shiva acceptable an hole to the huge canal to cross the world and carry purify stream to person which being Ganga also denote fertility - single of the original feature of the Rudra.

The Third Eye:
Lord Shiva also well-known by his three eyed Lord or Tryambaka Deva. The sun is his correct eye, the moon absent even as the third eye of shiva which is present in his forehead it is the eye of knowledge. It is the eye that look past the clear. The third eye is for understanding the vice from everywhere and damaged it totally.

Half-Open Eyes:
The half-open eyes show that the universe cycle in development. While the eyes are totally stopped it signify the dissolvent of the world and while it is totally release a novel series of formation begins.

Crescent:
Lord Shiva bear on his skull the curved of the panchami. This is located near the fiery of third eye and this shows the control of the Soma, the sacrificial present, which is diplomat of moon. It resources that Shiva possesses the control of reproduction beside with the control of destruction. The moon is too a measure of time, thus curved as well also symbolize his organize more instance.

The Cobra Necklace:
This suggests that Hindu Lord Shiva is outside the power of decease and is commonly the only the hold in casing of suffering. He swallow the fatal Kalketu for the fine creature of the worldwide. The fatal cobra represent that “death” feature that Shiva has carefully occupied. The cobras just about his neckline too symbolize the sleeping energy, called Kundalini, the serpent control. The snake warped three times around the neckline of Lord Shiva depict the precedent, here and potential time. The snake look in the right way of Lord Shiva signify that the Lord’s perpetual laws of reason and honesty protect accepted arrange in the creation.

The Vibhuti:
Vibhuti is a three stripe of remains tired on the forehead that signify the Immortality of the spirit and evident of the beauty and manifest beauty of the Hindu Lord.

Tiger Skin:
Lord Shiva is exposed session on or trying a tiger crust. The tiger is the transportation of Shakti, the divinity of control and strength. Shiva is away from and higher than any variety of strength. He is the master of Shakti. The tiger skin that he wear the symbolize of conquest over each and every strength. Tiger also symbolize the desire. Thus meeting on tiger skin, Shiva indicate that he has occupied the desire.

The Elephant & Deer Skin:
Shiva also wears elephant skin. Elephants symbolize the pleasure. Trying elephant hide, Shiva indicate that he has occupied the satisfaction. Equally deer symbolize the sparkling brain. Shiva wears deer skin which indicates that he has prohibited the brain completely.

Rudraksha Necklace:
‘Rudra’ is the further name of Shiva. It moreover wealth firm or inflexible and ‘aksha’ resources eye. Rudraksha, the necklace damaged by Lord Shiva which Shows to the movie of regarding the rules and organize in the world. The band has 108 beads, which represent the basics used in the design of the world.

Damaru (Drum):
A little beat through two sides divided from every extra by a slim neck-like formation which is represent the two entirely diverse state of being, uncertain and clear. Once a damaru which is Shaken, the sound created denote Nada, the space noise of AUM, which preserve be the heard through bottomless reflection.

Trishul (Trident):
A three-branched trident exposed adjacent to Lord Shiva symbolize His three basic power resolve, stroke and facts. Since a stick the trident represent the device of sentence to the evil doer resting on every one of the three plane – religious, slight and material.

Nandi, the Bull:Nandi which is said to be the vehicle of Lord Shiva. The bull represent both power and unawareness. Lord Shiva’s. The bull symbolize together control and influence. Lord Shiva’s use of the bull as his vehicle express the proposal that He remove the lack of knowledge and bequeath control the suggestion that He remove unawareness and bequeaths control of knowledge on His group.

Lord Sri Rama

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sun, 8 Jun 2008 05:25:00 -0700

Lord Rama is mainly well-known life of God whose daytime of look is called as Rama-navami. He is called to be the seventh life of Lord Vishnu, whose legend is relate in the Ramayana. Lord Sri Rama is also knowing by the name of Maryada Purusottama and is the symbol of honesty. His life and education of civility in agency are similarly appropriate for us at present as 20 million years ago. He was an avatar of Lord Sri Hari Vishnu and he had every one character of all the invasive Brahman in him. He forever spoke the fact and was extremely compliant to his parents. Suitable to some protected made by his father he went on an banish for 14 years immediately to stay the words and the deference of his father.

He was wedded with Sita. Together husband and wife were extremely devoted towards each. They appreciated and trust each other. Mata Sita also accompany her husband while he went to her banish. Lord Sri Ram was immediately relatives and his topic treasured and him extremely. Ram was God in person and he was sent to the earth to escape every one the vice spirits that were house in this world throughout that stage. The saints were anxious by the sprite and they were not allowed to perform the spiritual resources. As a result Killed every one of them and helped the saints.

Lord Sree Ram was also sent to this humanity to locate an instance to the citizens of how an ideal man must be. He was a light gentleman in whatever virtual we observe it to be. He was an perfect child and husband and a extremely honest and courageous emperor. He was really loving and her father like shape to his brothers.

According to the myth, citizens welcome them by light row of the soil lamp in Ayodhya. Large partying were seized and everybody was cheerful for Rama to be the ruler of Ayodhya. This festival took position on the darkness of the novel moon of Ashwin. Beginning that daytime beyond; citizens observe this event as the majority Of charming the festival of India and was the Hindu faith. Still today Diwali festival Means-happiness, fireworks and sweets.

Therefore the festival of Diwali is an respect of Ram’s victory over Ravana.

JAY SRI RAM JAY SRI RAM JAY SRI RAM JAY SRI RAM JAY SRI RAM

Shri Hanuman Chalisa

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 05:03:00 -0700

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukar Sudhari,
Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo dayaku Phal Chari

With the dust of Guru's Lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and then narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ram Chandra, The Supereme among the Raghu dynasty. The giver of the four attainments of life.

Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow, Pavan Kumar,
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar

Knowing myself to be ignorent, I urge you, O Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O Lord! kindly Bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, removing all my miseries and blemishes.

Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar Jai Kipis Tihun Lok Ujgaar

Victory of Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds

Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa, Anjani Putra Pavansut naamaa.

You, the Divine messager of Ram and repository of immeasurable strength, are also known as Anjaniputra and known as the son of the wind - Pavanputra.

Mahebeer Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi.

Oh Hanumanji! You are valiant and brave, with a body like lightening. You are the dispeller of darkness of evil thoughts and companion of good sense and wisdom.

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa, Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.

Shri Hanumanji's physique is golden coloured. His dress is pretty, wearing 'Kundals' ear-rings and his hairs are long and curly.

Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birjai, Kandhe Moonj Janeu saage.

Shri Hanumanji is holding in one hand a lighting bolt and in the other a banner with sacred thread across his shoulder.

Shankar Suvna Kesari Nandan, Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the emanation of 'SHIVA' and you delight Shri Keshri. Being ever effulgent, you and hold vast sway over the universe. The entire world proptiates. You are adorable of all.

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur, Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur

Oh! Shri Hanumanji! You are the repository learning, virtuous, very wise and highly keen to do the work of Shri Ram,

Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita man basyia.

You are intensely greedy for listening to the naration of Lord Ram's lifestory and revel on its enjoyment. You ever dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram-Sita and Shri Lakshman. Sukshma roop

Dhari Siyahi Dikhwana, Bikat roop Dhari Lank Jarawa

You appeared beofre Sita in a diminutive form and spoke to her, while you assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhim roop Dhari Asur Sanhare, Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare.

He, with his terrible form, killed demons in Lanka and performed all acts of Shri Ram.

Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye, Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.

When Hanumanji made Lakshman alive after bringing 'Sanjivni herb' Shri Ram took him in his deep embrace, his heart full of joy.

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai, Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bahi.

Shri Ram lustily extolled Hanumanji's excellence and remarked, "you are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat"

Sahastra Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave, Asa kahi Shripati Kanth Laagave.

Shri Ram embraced Hanumanji saying: "Let the thousand - tongued sheshnaag sing your glories"

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa

Sanak and the sages, saints. Lord Brahma, the great hermits Narad and Goddess Saraswati along with Sheshnag the cosmic serpent, fail to sing the glories of Hanumanji exactly

Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te, Kabi Kabid Kahin Sake Kahan Te

What to talk of denizens of the earth like poets and scholars ones etc even Gods like Yamraj, Kuber, and Digpal fail to narrate Hanman's greatness in toto.

Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha, Ram Miali Rajpad Deenha

Hanumanji! You rendered a great service for Sugriva, It were you who united him with SHRI RAM and installed him on the Royal Throne.

Tumharo Mantro Bibhishan Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana.

By heeding your advice. Vibhushan became Lord of Lanka, which is known all over the universe.

Juug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu

Hanumanji gulped, the SUN at distance of sixteen thousand miles considering it to be a sweet fruit.

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maaheen, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen.
Carrying the Lord's ring in his mouth, he went across the ocean. There is no wonder in that.

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jeete, Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Te Te.
Oh Hanumanji! all the difficult tasks in the world are rendered easiest by your grace.

Ram Duware Tum Rakhavare, Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare.
Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Ram's mercy mansion or His divine abode. No one may enter without your permission.

Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna, Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa.
By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under your protection.

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei, Tanau Lok Hank Te Kanpei
When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might.

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei, Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei.
Great Brave on. Hanumanji's name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits away from his devotees.

Nasei Rog Hare Sab Peera, Japat Niranter Hanumant Beera
On reciting Hanumanji's holy name regularly all the maladies perish the entire pain disappears.

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei, Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei.
Those who rembember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded against their odds in life.

Sub Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja, Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja
Oh Hanumanji! You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances.

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave, Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave.
Oh Hanumanji! You fulfill the desires of those who come to you and bestow the eternal nectar the highest fruit of life.

Charo Juung Partap Tumhara, Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara.
Oh Hanumanji! You magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the four ages and your fame is radianlty noted all over the cosmos.

Sadho Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare, Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.
Oh Hanumanji! You are the saviour and the guardian angel of saints and sages and destroy all the Demons, you are the seraphic darling of Shri Ram.

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data, Asa Bar Din Janki Mata.
Hanumanji has been blessed with mother Janki to grant to any one any YOGIC power of eight Sidhis and Nava Nidhis as per choice.

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa, Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.
Oh Hanumanji! You hold the essence of devotion to RAM, always remaining His Servant.

Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavei. Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei.
Oh Hanumanji! through devotion to you, one comes to RAM and becames free from suffering of several lives.

Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai, Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai.
After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of him, whenever, taking new birth on earth.

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai, Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai
You need not hold any other demigod in mind. Hanumanji alone will give all happiness.

Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera, Jo Sumirei Hanumant Balbeera
Oh Powerful Hanumanji! You end the sufferings and remove all the pain from those who remember you.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee
Hail-Hail-Hail-Lord Hanumanji! I beseech you Honour to bless me in the capacity of my supreme 'GURU' (teacher).

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi, Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.
One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times daily for one hundred days becames free from the bondage of life and death and ejoys the highest bliss at last.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa
As Lord Shankar witnesses, all those who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are sure to be benedicted

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera.
Tulsidas always the servant of Lord prays. "Oh my Lord! You enshrine within my heart.!
Chopai

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran , Mangal Murti Roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop.

O Shri Hanuman, The Son of Pavan, Saviour The Embodiment of blessings, reside in my heart together with Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita

Great Sotry of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:03:00 -0700

Great Sotry of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

The Great Story of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati Marriage The muth of wedding of Lord Shiva and Shakti which is a single mainly essential myth which is connected to the event of Mahashivaratri. The legend tells why Lord Shiva had got wedding a next occasion to Goddess Shakti, which was his great wife. According to myth of Lord Shiva and Shakti, the daylight Lord Shiva got wedded to Parvati which is great as Shivaratri – the dark of Lord Shiva.
Legend which is goes the Lord Shiva and his wife Sati or Shakti were frequent from wise Agastya’s ashram past listening to Ram Katha or legend of Ram. Going on their mode a Jungle, Shiva saying Lord Ram which is searching the wife Sita which had been Kidnap by the Ravana, he was the king of Lanka. Lord Shiva was curved by his skull in respect to lord Ram. Sati has been shocked by the Lord Shiva’s performance and was inquire by which reason he started a obeisance to a simple worldly. Shiva learned Sati that Ram be an life of Lord Vishnu. Sati, though, he was not content with the answer and the Lord asked her to go plus confirm the certainty intended for her.

By her influence to modify form, sati take the appearance of Sita appear and earlier of Ram. Lord Ram right away accepted the proper uniqueness of the divinity and had asked, “Devi, why are you unaccompanied, where’s Shiva?” On this, Sati realize the fact regarding the Lord Ram. However, Sita was similar to protect to Lord Shiva and while sati take the appearance of Sita her position had tainted. Since to moment, Shiva separate himself beginning as a wife. Sati had become a depressed by the modify of position of Lord Shiva however she stay on at increase Kailash, the residence of Lord shiva.

Presently, Sati’s father was the Daksha which are prepared a yagna, however he do not request Sati or Shiva since he had an argument through Shiva in the courtyard of Brahma. However, Sati who had required attending the Yagna, she was go still while Lord Shiva do not respected the suggestion. To the large pain, Daksha unseen her incidence and do not even present and was not still Prasad for Shiva. Sati was feel shamed and he was decided to strike with deep pain. She jump in to the Yagna shoot and was immolated herself.

Lord Shiva turn into enormously angry while he was hear the reports of Sati’s immolation. Shipping the stiff of Sati, Shiva begin to achieve Rudra Tandava or the skip of damage and wipe absent of the empire of Daksha. Everyone was scared as Shiva’s Tandava had the influence to obliterate the total creation. In arrange to peaceful Lord Shiva, Vishnu detached Sati’s body in to 12 pieces and throw them on the world. It is believed that anywhere the quantity of Shakti’s body floor, there emerge a Shakti Peetha, which counting the Kamaroopa kamakhya in Assam and the Vindhyavasini in up. Lord Shiva be currently without help undertook exact reparation and retire to the Himalayas. Sati which take a re-birth as Parvati in the relations of God Himalaya. She perform apology to crack Shiva’s thought and succeed his mind to facilitate of Kamadeva – the God of love and obsession. Kaamadeva asked parvati, who had found it hard to crack his penance. Shiva turn into particularly angry and breach his third eye that compact kaamadeva to remains. It has simply past Kamadeva’s wife Rati’s earnest that Lord Shiva decided to revive Kaamadeva.

After that, Parvati undertake cruel reparation to succeed over Shiva. Through her attachment and influence by sage devas, Parvati, also recognized as Uma, and was lastly talented to into wedding and was absent from simplicity. Their wedding was solemnized a day earlier than Amavasya in the month of Phalgun. This daytime of merger of God Shiva and Parvati is famous as Mahashivratri every year.
Some other story on it

According to one more story of the myth, divinity Parvati perform tapas and prayer on the favorable moonless dark of Shivaratri to district off any vice that might occur her husband. while after that, womenfolk has begin the tradition of pray for the healthy organism of their husbands and sons on Shivaratri day. Single women request for a companion similar to Shiva, which is measured to be the perfect husband.

Trimbakeshwar : Jyotirlinga In India

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:09:00 -0700

Trimbakeshwar: Jyotirlinga in India (Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga)

One of the holy places of not only Maharashtra but the whole India is near Nashik. Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (of lord shiva) in India. At the time of the marriage of Lord Shiva with Miss Parvati, all the Devarshis gathered together. Brahmadev, the creator of the Universe, seeing the beauty of Parvati, had a discharge of semen. Lord Shiva observing this, offered him water of Ganges, the purest water and said, “You will wipe off your sin by this water”.

Brahmadev kept the holy water in his kamandalu (a particular container made out of dried fruit carried by Sadhus) and was purified by its bath. Rathayatra of Trimbakeshwar - On the full moon day of the month Kartika , called Tripuri Paurnima- sometime in November

Where to Stay

There are modern Dharmashalas (caravansary) built by charitable Gujarathi Community available for stay for three days to any individual. The stay can be extended by written permission of the trustees. Besides, there are big houses of Kshetropadhyes (the local priests), where lodging and boarding is made available.

108 Names of Ganesha, All Name of Lord Ganesha

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:44:00 -0700

108 Names of Ganesha (Lord Shiva Son), All Names of Lord Ganesha

108 Names of Ganesha (Lord Shiva Son), All Names of Lord Ganesha

Ganesha Name : Meaning
1 Akhuratha : One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2 Alampata : Ever Eternal Lord
3 Amit : Incomparable Lord
4 Anantachidrupamayam : Infinite and Consciousness Personified
5 Avaneesh : Lord of the whole World
6 Avighna : Remover of Obstacles
7 Balaganapati : Beloved and Lovable Child
8 Bhalchandra : Moon-Crested Lord
9 Bheema : Huge and Gigantic
10 Bhupati : Lord of the Gods
11 Bhuvanpati : God of the Gods
12 Buddhinath : God of Wisdom
13 Buddhipriya : Knowledge Bestower
14 Buddhividhata: God of Knowledge
15 Chaturbhuj : One who has Four Arms
16 Devadeva : Lord of All Lords
17 Devantakanashakarin: Destroyer of Evils and Asuras
18 Devavrata : One who accepts all Penances
19 Devendrashika: Protector of All Gods
20 Dharmik : One who gives Charity
21 Dhoomravarna : Smoke-Hued Lord
22 Durja : Invincible Lord
23 Dvaimatura : One who has two Mothers
24 Ekaakshara : He of the Single Syllable
25 Ekadanta : Single-Tusked Lord
26 Ekadrishta : Single-Tusked Lord
27 Eshanputra : Lord Shiva's Son
28 Gadadhara : One who has The Mace as His Weapon
29 Gajakarna : One who has Eyes like an Elephant
30 Gajanana : Elephant-Faced Lord
31 Gajananeti : Elephant-Faced Lord
32 Gajavakra : Trunk of The Elephant
33 Gajavaktra : One who has Mouth like an Elephant
34 Ganadhakshya : Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
35 Ganadhyakshina: Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36 Ganapati : Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
37 Gaurisuta : The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38 Gunina : One who is The Master of All Virtues
39 Haridra : One who is Golden Coloured
40 Heramba : Mother's Beloved Son
41 Kapila : Yellowish-Brown Coloured
42 Kaveesha : Master of Poets
43 Kirti : Lord of Music
44 Kripalu : Merciful Lord
45 Krishapingaksha : Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46 Kshamakaram : The Place of Forgiveness
47 Kshipra : One who is easy to Appease
48 Lambakarna : Large-Eared Lord
49 Lambodara : The Huge Bellied Lord
50 Mahabala : Enormously Strong Lord
51 Mahaganapati : Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
52 Maheshwaram : Lord of The Universe
53 Mangalamurti : All Auspicious Lord
54 Manomay : Winner of Hearts
55 Mrityuanjaya : Conqueror of Death
56 Mundakarama : Abode of Happiness
57 Muktidaya : Bestower of Eternal Bliss
58 Musikvahana : One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
59 Nadapratithishta : One who Appreciates and Loves Music
60 Namasthetu : Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins
61 Nandana : Lord Shiva's Son
62 Nideeshwaram : Giver of Wealth and Treasures
63 Omkara : One who has the Form Of OM
64 Pitambara : One who has Yellow-Coloured Body
65 Pramoda : Lord of All Abodes
66 Prathameshwara : First Among All
67 Purush : The Omnipotent Personality
68 Rakta : One who has Red-Coloured Body
69 Rudrapriya : Beloved Of Lord Shiva
70 Sarvadevatman : Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings
71 Sarvasiddhanta : Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
72 Sarvatman : Protector of The Universe
73 Shambhavi : The Son of Parvati
74 Shashivarnam : One who has a Moon like Complexion
75 Shoorpakarna : Large-Eared Lord
76 Shuban : All Auspicious Lord
77 Shubhagunakanan : One who is The Master of All Virtues
78 Shweta : One who is as Pure as the White Colour
79 Siddhidhata : Bestower of Success and Accomplishments
80 Siddhipriya : Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81 Siddhivinayaka : Bestower of Success
82 Skandapurvaja : Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Kartik)
83 Sumukha : Auspicious Face
84 Sureshwaram : Lord of All Lords
85 Swaroop : Lover of Beauty
86 Tarun : Ageless
87 Uddanda : Nemesis of Evils and Vices
88 Umaputra : The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
89 Vakratunda : Curved Trunk Lord
90 Varaganapati : Bestower of Boons
91 Varaprada : Granter of Wishes and Boons
92 Varadavinayaka : Bestower of Success
93 Veeraganapati : Heroic Lord
94 Vidyavaridhi : God of Wisdom
95 Vighnahara : Remover of Obstacles
96 Vignaharta : Demolisher of Obstacles
97 Vighnaraja : Lord of All Hindrances
98 Vighnarajendra : Lord of All Obstacles
99 Vighnavinashanaya : Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments
100 Vigneshwara : Lord of All Obstacles
101 Vikat : Huge and Gigantic
102 Vinayaka : Lord of All
103 Vishwamukha : Master of The Universe
104 Vishwaraja : King of The World
105 Yagnakaya : Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrficial Offerings
106 Yashaskaram : Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107 Yashvasin : Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108 Yogadhipa : The Lord of

Sri Sailam : Jyotirlinga ( Lord Shiva) Andhara Pradesh India

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:20:00 -0700

Sri Sailam : Jyotirlinga ( Lord Shiva) Andhara Pradesh India

Sri Sailam Jyotirlinga Picture

Significance: This is one of the greatest Saivite shrines in India and it constitutes one of the 12 Jyotirlingam shrines of Shiva. The presiding deities here are Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and Bhramaramba (Devi).

Temple of Sri Sailam Andhara Pradesh, Sri Sailam Jyotirlinga Photo, Picture

This is an ancient temple with fort like walls, towers and a rich endowment of sculptural work. This huge temple built in the Dravidian style with lofty towers and sprawling courtyards is one of the finest specimens of Vijayanagar architecture.

Sri Sailam Jyotirlinga Andhara Pradesh, Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga
The Satavahanas of the 2nd century AD have referred to it and the Saivite Tamil Saints have sung its glory. The Kakatiyas and the Vijayanagar kings (esp Krishnadevaraya) have made several endowments here. This temple is of immense religious, historical and architectural significance.

Antiquity The origins of this temple are buried in antiquity. The Skanda Purana has a chapter dedicated to it. The great religious leader Aadi Sankara is said to have visited this shrine and composed his immortal Sivananda Lahiri here. Praise of this temple has been sung by the Tamil Saint poets of the past millennium.
The shrine dedicated to Bhramaramba is considered to be of great significance. Legend has it that Durga is said to have assumed the shape of a bee and worshipped Shiva here, and chose this place as her abode.
Temples in the vicinity:
1. Tripurantakam to the east of Sree Sailam.
2. Siddavatam of Cuddapah district to the South
3. Alampur Navabhrama temples in Mahboobnagar district to the West
4. Umamaheswaram in Mahboobnagar district to the North.
5. Paladhara Panchadara - the spot where Adi Sankara is said to have meditated.
6. Hatakeswaram: another Shiva temple near Paladhara Panchadara where the lingam was originally made of gold.
7. Sakthi Ganapathi temple: It is considered important to visit this temple before visiting Sri Sailam.
8. Kailasa Dwaram: The main entrance to Sri Sailam for those trekking to the temple
9. Sikharam: There is a hill temple dedicated to Shiva at a height of 2850 feet above sea level in the Nallamalai hills
10. Patalaganga: is where the bathing ghats associated with Sri Sailam are located. (Krishna river).
Tripurantakam, Siddavatam, Alampura and Umamaheswaram are considered to be the four gateways to Sri Sailam.

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Lord Shiva Photo, Shiva Pictures, Shiva Snaps, Wallpapers

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Mon, 7 Apr 2008 04:52:00 -0700

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Benares (Vishwanath) : Jyotirlinga India

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sat, 5 Apr 2008 05:26:00 -0700

Varanasi (Vishwanath) : Jyotirlinga in India

Varanasi - Benares – Kaasi (in India) is considered to be the holiest of all pilgrimage sites in India. It is considered home to Lord Shiva - Visweswara. Benares is also known as Kaasi because it is beleived that Supreme brilliance shines there, and lights the way to salvation (Kas - to shine). Varanasi is located between two rivers Varana and Asi, and hence the name Varanasi (in Uttar Pradesh) UP.

This place is said to give the greatest delight to Hindu God and hence the name Anandakanana; the five elements lie in this great cremation ground as will all dead bodies at the time of the final deluge and hence the name Mahasmasaanam.

Benares has been a pilgrimage center since time immemorial. It is believed that the fifth head of Hindu God Bhrama which clung to Shiva's palms came unstuck only after he reached Varanasi. Varanasi has been mentioned in the Tamil Tevaram hymns of the first millennium CE. Kasi is mentioned repeatedly in the scriptures such as the Bhramanas, Upanishads, Kavyas and Puranas. It is the oldest center of learning, and is vibrant with centuries of tradition.
Benares houses the Kaasi Visweswara (Viswanatha) temple, enshrining one of the twelve Jyotirlingams of Lord Shiva. This temple was desecrated and rebuilt several times. The latest structure dating back to the 18th century (thanks to the efforts of Rani Ahilyabhai Holkar) is the center of attention of the millions of pilgrims who converge here, to perform an abhishekam to the sacred Jyotirlingam, with water from the Ganges. Benares is also considered to be one of the Shakti Peethas of India. It is believed that the left hand of Sati fell at Varanasi, and that Annapurna or Visalakshi represent the Shakti Peetham here.

Apart from these temples, there are five other sacred spots in Benares. The Asi-Ganga sangamam, at Lolarka houses a temple to the Sun God. The rivers Ganga and Varana converge at a spot where there is a shrine to Kesava. The Panchaganga Ghat houses a temple to Bindu-Madhava. It is believed that five rivers Kirana, Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati and Dhuta-papa converge here. The Dasaswamedha Ghat where it is believed that the ancient kings performed the aswamedha sacrifice ten times and took a dip in the Ganga.

The last of the sacred spots is the Manikarnika Ghat. Legend has it that Vishnu dug a pit with his chakra, and the sweat created during his meditation filled the pit. Shiva shook his head and his jeweled earring fell into the pit, hence the name Manikarnika. Tradition has it that those that die at Benares and get cremated at the Manikarnika ghat, get liberated from the cycle of life and death.

Hyuen Tsang, the Chinese traveller visited Varanasi in the 7th century. His travel accounts speak of the grandeur of the city and of its temples. This writer describes a hundred feet high statue of Shiva Maheshwara made of brass that adorned the city.

Several other temples and shrines adorn the city of Benares. Virtually every block houses a shrine here. Mention must be made of the modern shrine to Kaasi Viswanatha elsewhere in the city. Shivaratri in the month of Aquarius is a season of great festivity at Benares.

Grishneshwa : Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga India

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:02:00 -0700

Grishneshwa : Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga India

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Grishneshwar is an ancient pilgrimage site revered as the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It is located at a distance of 11 km from Daulatabad near Aurangabad in Maharashtra in India. Daulatabad was once known as Devagiri. Located nearby are the popular tourist attractions Ellora - featuring ancient rock cut monuments from the 1st millennnium CE, and Ajanta known for its exquisite cave paintings again from the 1st millennium CE.
The Grishneswar temple (Lord Shiva Temples) was constructed by Ahilyabhai Holkar who also re-constructed the Kasi Viswanatha temple at Benares and the Vishnu Paada temple at Gaya. Grishneshwar is also known as Ghushmeshwar.

Legend has it that a devout woman Kusuma offered worship to Shiva regularly by immersing a Shivalingam in a tank, as a part of her daily ritual worship. Her husband's first wife, envious of her piety and standing in society murdered Kusuma's son in cold blood. An aggrieved Ksuma continued her ritual worship, and when she immersed the Shivalingam again in the tank, her son was miraculously restored to life. Shiva is said to have appeared in front of her and the villagers, and then on is believed to have been worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlinga Ghusmeshwar.

Vaidyanath at Deogarh : Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga in India

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:48:00 -0700

Vaidyanath at Deogarh : Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga in India

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This shrine represents one of the 12 Jyotirlingams of Lord Shiva held in reverence throughout the country. Vaidyanath is located at Deogarh in the Santal Parganas region of Bihar now in Jharkhanda.

The twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva are Somnath Temples in Gujarat, Bhimeshwar, Grushneshwar, Nageshwar and Triyambakeshwar in Maharashtra, Vaidyanath in Deogarh (or in Parali in Andhra Pradesh), Sree Sailam in Andhra Pradesh, Rameswaram in Tamilnadu, Benares in Uttar Pradesh, Ujjain and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh and Kedarnath in the Himalayas.

Deogarh is also known as Vaidyanath, Haritaki Vana, Ketaki Vana, Ravana Vana, Chitabhoomi and Hardapeetha. Some schools of thought believe Vaidyanath near Parali in Andhra Pradesh to be the Vaidyanatha Jyotirlingam. Other schools of thought claim that Kiragram in Punjab and Dabhoi in Gujarat are the Vaidyanatha Jyotirlinga temples. The Vaideeswaran Koyil temples in Tamilnadu (which is not a Jyotirlingam temples) enshrines Vaidyanathar.

Legend has it that Ravana meditated upon Lord Shiva, and requested him to come over to Sri Lanka, in order that his capital may become invincible. It is said that he attempted to lift Mount Kailash and take it with him to his capital; however Shiva crushed him with his finger, and Ravana prayed to him and sought his mercy, after which Lord Shiva gave him one of the twelve Jyotirlingams with the condition that if it was placed on the ground it would take root immediately.

Ravana carried the Jyotirlingam and began his trek back to his capital. Varuna the Hindu God of water, entered his belly, and caused him to feel the need to relieve himself. Vishnu then came down in the form of a lad and volunteered to hold the Jyotirlingam as he relieved himself. Before Ravana returned, Vishnu placed the Jyotirlingam on the ground, and it became rooted to the spot. A disappointed Ravana offered severe penances to Lord Shiva here, and cut off nine of his heads. Lord Shiva revived him and joined the heads to the body, as if by the work of a Vaidya or a physician, hence this Jyotirlingam goes by the name Vaidyanath. The same legend holds at Gokarnam Temples in Karnataka.

Another legend has it that this temple was re-discovered by a cowherd Baiju, and hence the name Baijnath Temple.

Vaidyanath Temple is also considered to be one of the 52 Shakti Pitha shrines of Sati. It is believed that the heart of Sati fell here, when her half burnt body being carried by Shiva at the end of Daksha's yagna, was chopped to pieces by Vishnu's discus. The temple: The temple is situated in a spacious courtyard bounded by stone walls. In the temple complex are twenty two other temples. The Baijnath or Vaidyanath temple faces east. The top of the Shiva Lingam is slightly broken, keeping with the legend that it chipped away when Ravana tried to uproot it. Near the temple is the Sivaganga lake. The Chandrakoopa well, near the main entrance is said to have been built and consecrated with water from several thirthams by Ravana.

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Rameswaram : Jytirlinga of Hindu God Shiva in Tamil Nadu

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:13:00 -0700

Rameswaram : Jytirlinga of Hindu God Shiva in Tamil Nadu

Location: Rameswaram (Pandya Naadu),
Lord Shiva: Ramanathaswamy,
Ambal: Malaivalarkaadali, Parvatavartini,
Theerthan: Dhanushkoti, Patikam: Sambandar, Appar , Travel
Base: Rameswaram
Description: this Shivastalam is one of the most holiest shrines in India according to story of shiva. It was represent the southernmost of the 12 Jyotirlingams of India which has been a time of honored pilgrimage center held on par with Banaras. The island temple town which was situated of the Sethu coast of Tamilnadu. This shrine was regarded as the 8th of the Tevara Stalams in the Pandya region of Tamilnadu. This temple of shiva is assocated closely with the Ramayana and Rama’s Victorious return from the Sri Lanka.

Rameswaram is an interesting temple of lord shiva both are from the standpoint of it associated with Rama and from a structural standpoint. A. huge temple in the island of Rameswaram
Legend: it was the God Rama worshipped of Shiva in the form of a Lord Shiva Lingam which is made up of a earth by Sita, while it was returning to Ayodhya. The Legend is that Human was entrusted with the task of bringing images of Viswanathar from the Benares. Anticipating delay in Hanuman’s return from Benares, Rama is said to have offered worship at a pre-chosen auspicious moment to a Shivalingam fashioned out of the earth by Sita. This lingam is referred to as Ramalingam and the town is known as Rameswaram.

There is yet another Shivalingam here – Viswanathar was said to been brought by Hanuman from Banares. This Shivalingam is referred to as Kasilingam and Hanumalingam. The prayers are offered to Viswanathar before they are offered to the Ramanathaswamy. Legend has the Rama that worshipped Tilakeswarar at the Devipatnam nearby enroute to the Sri Lanka.
There is also a shrine to which we are sethuMadhava and Lakshmi in Rameswaram. Sethu Madhava is also referred to as Sweta Madhava, the term Sweta was referring to the white stone with which the image is made.

The Gandamadana parvatam: is a hill on the island which bears a small shrine containing imprints of Rama's feet held in worship Architecture and History: the surrounding area of this temple is 15 acres, and has lofty gopurams, massive walls and a colossal Nandi. Rameswaram also boast of a 4000 feet long pillared corridor with over 4000 Pillars, which has longest in the world. The carved granite pillars are mounted on a raised platform. What is unique about this corridor is that rock is not indigenous to the islands and it was brought same elsewhere in Tamilnadu across the sea. The eastern Rajagopuram towers to a height of 126 feet and which has nine levels. There was a western Rajagopuram, through impressive which is not so tall as the Eastern one. The Nandi images is about 18 feet tall and 22 feet is the length.

It is believed that the ancient shrine was housed in a thatched hut until the 12th century and that there was the 1st ever masonry structure it has been built by the Parakrama Bahu of Shri Lanka. The Setupathy rulers of Ramanathapuram it was completed the rest of the temple. There are some of the temple Vimaanams of the Pallava period. Much of the additions was carried out between the 12th and the 16th centuries. There was a long corridors dates back only to see the 18th century. The Gandhamadhana Parvatam which is providing a good images of the temple. This temple was received royal patronage from the several kingdoms Such as Travancore, Ramanathapuram, Mysore and Pudukkottai.

Worship: there was a rules for worship that six worship services are carried out in each day, the time of the first is at 5 am. And if you want the special worship services then it is get on every Friday. Festival: Rama’s worship was commemorated in the month of Aani which has two annual Bhrammotsavams which is celebrated in Aadi and in Maasi. Theertham: There are 36 Theerthams in Rameswaram of which 22 are in the temple and these waters are said to possess the medical properties. Bathing is the very important from all these great significance. The Agni theertham refers to which the ocean while the Koti theertham which is situated in the temple itself.

Other point of interest: The Gandamadana parvatam which is provide a commanding view of the island. It was also the bears a shrine said to bear which is the footprint of rama. Dhanuskoti which is the easternmost tip of the island, where legend has it that Rama with the tips of his island, where the legend has it that Rama with their tips of his bow was destroyed the bridge that he had built between the island and Srilanka, during his victorious return. There is a Kodandarama temple located on the way between Dhanushkoti and the Ramanatha temple. Tiruppullaani nearby represents the site where Rama sojourned on his way to Lanka. Devipatnam is home to the Navapaashaanam stones installed by Rama.

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Mahakaleshwar – Ujjain : Famous Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:06:00 -0700

Mahakaleshwar – Ujjain : Famous Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva

Ujjain, was the capital of Central India which is situated in the Madhya Pradesh and venerated pilgrimage center enshrining Mahakaleshwara, one of the Jyotirlinga which is manifestations of Lord Shiva.

The Skanda Purana describes the glory of Ujjain in great detail. Ujjain was the capital of Avanti here the king Udayana married princess Vasavadatta. Ujjain was given help during the period of the Mauryas and the Guptas.

King Vikramaditya Chandragupta was the ruler of Ujjain as his capital, and the nine gems (Dhanvantari, Kshapanaka, Amarasimha, Sanku, Vetala Bhatta, Ghatakharpara, Varahamihira, Vararuchi and Kalidasa) this was adorned his court. The Mahakaleshwar and the temple which has also been referred to in the tamil hymns of the Nayanmar which was saints of the 1st millennium CE.

Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Benares, Kanchipuram, Dwarka and Ujjain and it was considered to be the 7 Mukti Stalas of India. Ujjain is home to be the Kumbha Mela, when Jupiter resides in the Zodiac sign of Scorpio.

The Mahakaleshwar temple was in Ujjain and it is situated near the lake; it has also five levels, one of which is underground. The temple itself is located in a spacious courtyard surrounded by the massive walls. The shikhara which is adorned with the sculptural finery. The Brass lamps light was the underground sanctum. Which is believed that prasada offered here to the deity can be re-offered unlike all other shrines.

Legend: which has it own demon by the name of Dushana tormented the residents of Avanti and that Lord Shiva was appeared from the ground and vanquished the demo, and there was the request of the inhabitants of Avanti, took up permanent abode here as the Mahakaleshwara Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. And there was a famous temple in ujjain, of Paravati – Harasiddhi Devi temple.

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Omkareshwar : Jyotirlinga at Madhya Pradesh (MP)

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:46:00 -0700

Omkareshwar : Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga at Madhya Pradesh (MP)

Here is the story of lord shiva (Hindu God). We will start it by mantra (Vandana) “Om Namah Shivae”. The Shiva Temple (Jyotirlinga) Omkareshwar was situated in the Madhya Pradesh, on the hills of Mandhata which is on the bank of the Narmada is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. It is located at a distance of about 12 miles from Mortakka in Madhya Pradesh.

The river Narmada was two and forms as an island Mandhata or Shivapuri in the centre. The shape of the island resembles that of the visual representation of the omkara sound, Om. Here is two famous temple which are Omkareshwar and other one is Amareshwar.

Legend: there was a Vindhya mountain prayed to Lord Shiva – Omkareshwara which is blessed here. The Legend also has it own the request of the Devas, the Shivalinga and they split in to two, one half being Omkareshwara and the other Amaleshwara or Amareshwar, King Mandhatha of the Ishvaku clan is believed to have worshipped of Lord Shiva here.
Govinda Bhagavatpaada, is the guru of Sankaracharya which believed to have lived in a cave here.

From the bank of the river ferry you can reach this temple. The Omkareshwar was built in the Nagara style is characterized by a lofty shikhara. There are also shrines to Annapurna and Ganesha here.

Kedarnath : Jyotirlinga of Hindu God Lord Shiva

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:08:00 -0700

Kedarnath : 12 Jyotirlinga of Hindu God Lord Shiva

It is located in the Kedarnath near Badrinath (Vadu Naadu) Lord Shiva: Kedara Nathar, Ambal: Gowri, Theertham: Mandakini, Patikam: Sambandar, Sundarar, Travel Base: Rishikesh

Description: It is the famous and one of the best known in all India is called Lord Shivastalams and it is also known as the most sacred pilgrimage centers of the country. It is situated in the Lofty Himalayas. It is coming in the top list of 12 Jyotirlingams which is in Northern part, while Rameswaram is the Souther part. The leader of the spiritual Ali Sankaracharya is closely associated with Kedarnath, Kedarnath was the shrine steeped in antiquity, which are rich in lengend and religious significance.

The Himalayan shrines was achieved to lord shiva which has been glorifield by the Tamil Tevaram Hymns which is composed by the Nayanmars of the 1st millennium CE. It is shrines indraneela Parvatam in Nepal, there are Gowrikund, Kedarnath, and Mount Kailash which is in Tibet. But in none of that Nayanmars visited Kedarnath, Sambandar sang it has been praises from the Kalahasti. There was a Tamil hymns of the Nayanmars refer to Kedarnath as Tirukkedaram. The Kedarnath was the fourth of the Tevara Stalams which is hailed by the Tamil hymns of the Nayanmars, which is situated outside of the Tamilnadu/ Kerala/ Karnataka i.e in Vada Naadu.

The Temple: it is situated in the Himalaya and its height is a 12000 feet in which awe inspiring surrounding, this is the small shrine is accessible by foot, only 6 month a year. The temple which are there in Kedarnath enshrining the Jyotirlingam of Lord Shiva opens only when the sun enters the Zodiac sign of Aries and it is closing when the sun enter Scorpio. The priests then go to Ukhimath, where the worship of the Kedareshwara is continued during the winter season.
Kedarnath is situated on a ridge which is at right angles from below the 23000 feet it is high snowy peak of Mahapanth. Kedarnath was situated on the Rudra Himalaya range.
The Rudra Himalaya is also called the Pancha Parvata; its has five peaks which are Rudra Himalaya, Vishnupuri, Bhramapuri, Udgari-Kanth and Swargarohini. It is believed that four of the Pandavas died on the last of these peaks.
Legend: the legend is that the parvati worshipped Kedareshwar to be unite with Lord Shiva as her Ardhanareeswarar. The Kedara Munivar was also said to established this shrine visited by the Pancha Pandavas.

Legend: it has both Nara and Narayana – two incarnations of the Vishnu practised severe penances at Badrikashramam, in the front of a shivalingam fashioned out of the earth. When Lord Shiva was present in front of them, they requested to lord Shiva to take up his permanent abode as a Jyotirlingam at Kedarnath.
Legend: the pandava princes has said pandava that she want to visit the kedarnath after the great kurukshetra battle. Lord Shiva is keep watching the pandavas, he had assumed the form of a male buaffalo and entered the earth. And it is also said that the rear of its body remained here, as in Kedareshwar. The front part of the body is believed to be in Nepal. This legend says that when Lord Shiva entered the ground, he was become the five fold – his hind remained at the Kedar, his arms Tunganatha, his face Rudranath, his belly was Madhyameswara and his jata Kalpeswara. These all five shrines was known as the Pancha Kedara.

In this place it is believed that Pandavas are visited here several times. Arjuna was believed to have come here to pray to Shiva to obtain the coveted Pasupataastra. The other Pandavas are believed to have come here in search of him, and there Draupadi came across the heavenly lotus Kalyana Saugandikam, and was requested to Bhima to bring here some more of the same. It was during his venturing out to seeks these flowers that Bhima met Hanumaan.

The tradition was is that pilgrims which is first visit Yamunotri and Gangotri which is bring with them the holy waters from the sources of the rivers Yamuna and Ganga and was offer abhishekams to kedareshwara. There was a traditional pilgrim route is Haridwar – Rishikesh – Devaprayag – Tehri – Dharasu – Yamunotri – Uttar Kashi – Gangotri – Triyugnarayan – Gowrikund and Kedarnath. Alternatively, the route to Kedar from Rishikesh is via Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag and Ukhimath.

It is near the kedarnath is the source of the river which is Mandakini, Mandakini join Alakananda at Rudraprayag.

Bhimashankar : Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva in Maharashtra India

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:44:00 -0800

Bhimashankar : Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva in Maharashtra India

Bhimashankar is the famous temple of Maharashtra it was an ancient shrine, Bhimashankara was the one of the most 12 Jyotirlingas of lord shiva. It was situated in the village of Bhavagiri which was 50 km in the north west of the khed, near Pune. It is situated in the mountains of Sahyadri which is take a 110 km from pune. It is also called the source of the great river Bhima, which is coming from the south east and get together in the river of Krishna which is located in Raichur. The other famous Jyotirlinga which you all know in Maharashtra are Tryambakeshwar and Grishneshwar.
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It’s the temple of Lord Shiva and there are legend of Shiva which gives us some information about this temple. Lord Shiva slaying the demon Tripurasura which can get the invisible flying in citadels Tripuras. Lord Shiva had said that to take the abode on the Bhima, but when the request of the gods, he decided to crest on the Sahyadri mountain, and after that the sweat which is poured forth from the body and also said that to have formed in the river Bhimarathi.

The Temple: Bhimashankara temple was the old but now it get the new face and very attractive looks it is built in Nagara style which makes the temple very beautiful. It was an dates of 18th century but now it looks a modern temple. The temple of Shikhara was built by the idea of Nana Phadnavis. Shivaji which was the great ruler of all Maratha was also said that to make the improvement of this temple which is his worship services. As all other temple this Shiva temple is the low level in all types.

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But any how now the Lord Shiva temple become new, the Bhimashankaram have been seen all this part and save it in his memory and was dated back in 13th centuary CE. Saint Jnaneshwar was also like this place very much and said to have visit Tryambakeshwar and Bhimashankar.

Other temple and shrines: Near the temple of Bhimashankara there is a temple which is know a Kamalaja. Kamalaja was an temple of Pravati, who won from Lord Shiva in the battle of against Tripuraasura. Kamalajaa was thinking to offer a lotus flower by the God Bhrama. The name of Shaakini and Daakini who had helped the Lord Shiva in the battle who was started with the honored and worshipped here.

The Bhimashankara temple there Mokshakund thirtha which was staying behind this temple. And it was developed by the rishi of Kaushika. The Sarvathirtha and Kusharanya thirtha there the great river Bhima was flow on the eastward, and also Jyanakund.

Worship: There are three worship service which are followed in each day. The famous is Mahashivratri it is the great festival of Lord Shiva.

Pleace remember that Rudrasamhita sloka which is given in reference to Bhimashankar told, Daakine Bhimashankaram. In the Assam there is a temple of Bhimashankar which is situated in Bhimapur mountain near Guwahati. There are legends of Lord Shiva which the name is Bhima he was slain by the Lord Shiva its behavior was a crude as it shows that he will kill the king of Lord Shiva worship. Is this the similar of Shiva emerged from a Shivalingam to destroyed the yama the lord of death. In the Shiva Purana and Koti Rudra Samhita was developed the Bhimashankar temple in Kamarupa country. The hills of Sahya which is says that Shiva Bhimashankara was appeared on the Shayadris.

In Kashipur there is a Bhimashankara temple which is situated in Nainital, which is famous by the Daakini country in ancient days. He believed that Bhima was the Pandavas prince who was married to Hidamba, which was Daakini. In India the Mahashivaratri is celebrate with full joy, with fun. This temple was also found in Bhairavanath and devi and a temple was get the name Shivaganga.

The Temple of Somnath Jyotirlinga at Gujarat, India

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:29:00 -0800

The Temple of Somnath Jyotirlinga at Gujarat, India

Somnath Patan, it is situated veraval in Gujarat it is the famous and great reverence in all India. It has 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, which is very inserting to know. In Gujarat it is situated on the south coast of Saurashtra.
Skanda Purana was the chapter of Prabhasa Khanda in which full of describe was written about Somanth. About this the legend was it the Lord Shiva has in the old aeon was referred as Mrityunjaya, Kaalagnirudra, Amritesa, Anamaya, Kritivasa and Bhairavanatha at there in Somnath.
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The fact of legend is that Kalabhairava Shivalinga was at the Prabhasa was doing the worshipped of the moon, at that time Lord Shiva was in the Somanth. The Skanda Purana was described the most attractive Sparsa Linga of Somnath which is looking like a bright like a sun, his size is egg type and had lodged it in to the underground. Mahabharata was depending on this refer which the Prabhasa Kshetra and there also we can here about the moon worshipping of Lord Shiva.

By the legend it said that moon had married to the 27 daughter of Daksha Prajapati. He is very to Rohini, she was nice and not neglected to any body. Daksha was always get angered to him. And that time Chandra was disturbed and he went down to Prabhasa with Rohini and started the prayer of Sparsa Linga of Somnath she was success in worshipped and the Lord Shiva had given blessed and said she will shine always in the bright half. And at last the moon spread his light here, so that is why this place or town said to be a Prabhasa. The main trinity Bhrama had setup the Bhramasila and had taken the responsibility of temple to developed it with her nice way

This fact and all this story about the Somanth was described by a Arab traveller Al Biruni, which has prompted his account by Mahmud of Ghazini was at that time destroyed the temple in 1025 CE. This news was immediately gone to the most famous king of Gujarat her name was King Bhima and King Bhoja of Malwa. In the second time also this temple was not lucky and it destroyed again by Alaf Khan, he was the general of Allauddin Khilij in the year 1300 CE. And also in third time by the king of Mahipala of the Chudasama dynasty. Its bad movement is stand in front of his it was destroyed so many time in the year 1390, 1490, 1530, and finally in 1701 it was destroyed by Aurangazeb. It was build rapidly in every time when it is destroyed.
At last in the year 1783, the most famous queen Ahilyaghai Holkar had given a new face to the temple. And after in 1951 the president of India had setup the Jyotirlingam of Lord Shiva in the same Bhramasila were old temple had been built. Very important point is that the queen Ahilyabhai Holkar installed the Kasi Viswanatha temple in Benares and the second temple which is Vishnu Paada temple at Gaya, which is destroyed by the earlier.

We can see the entrance of the Somnath just like a Junagadh Gate. There also we can see the temple of sun at Somnath. And to the east we can find the town of Bhalka Theertha which is linked with the Legend of Krishna’s Swargaarohanam.

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शिवा वंदना शिवा आरती शिवा पूजा कैसे करे.

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:16:00 -0800

जयशिव ओमकारा, प्रभु जय शिव ओमकारा ब्रह्म विष्णु सदाशिव अर्धांगी धारा,
ॐ हर हर महादेव... एकाना, चतुरानन, पंचना राजे, हंसन गरुदासन वृषवाहन सजे,
ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ दो भुज, चारु चतुर्भाऊ देशमुख अति सोहे तीनों रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन्मोहे,
ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ अक्श्यमाला बनमाला मुन्द्मल धरी चंदन मृगमद सोहाई, भले शुभकारी,
ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बगाम्बर अंगे, ब्रह्मादिक सनकादिक प्रेतादिक संगे,
ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ कर मध्ये कमंदालू औ त्रिशूल भरी, सुखकारी दुखाहरी जग्पलानकारी,
ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ ब्रह्म विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका, प्रनावाक्षर में शोभित ये तीनों एक,
ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ त्रिगुण स्वामी की आरती जो कोई नर गवेकाहत शिवानन्द स्वामी मन वांछित फल पावे।
ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ ॐ हर हर महादेव॥ ॐ हर हर महादेव..

Trigun svami ki arti jo koi nar gaveKahat Shivanand svami man vanchhit phal pave,

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:40:00 -0800

Why Shiva Is Worshipped In His Phallic Form

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:34:00 -0800

Shiva: we can say that the God Shiva is the third member of our Hindu triad or trinity, it can be said that the destroyed of evil and it was the most feared of gods. God Shiva when seated in profound even through it can see all of them with her third eye which is there in the middle of his forehead. His hair was matted and the moon sits on his head. The famouse river Ganga flows from his head. One and real fact is that the Divine river Ganges had through that to come down the earth but when he saw that Shiva the great God was there in Himalayan mountain, he had been pleased with devotees penance, and was agreed to bear the impact the falling of the river by and controlling it by his matted locks on her head.

Shiva also wears a necklace which is made of human skulls and was serpents twine around his head and neck. The sculpture when cast in hydroca come in various finishes.

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Why Shiva Is Worshipped In His Phallic Form

According the legend, one time Brahma and Vishnu, two other deities of the holy Trinity, he had started argument as to their supremacy. Brahma was the creator declared himself to be more revered, and while Vishnu, the Preserver, pronounced that he commanded had more respect. But Just then a colossal lingam, Known as Jyotirlinga, blanketed in flames, and had appeared before them. Brahma and Vishnu were in problems by taking its rapidly increasing size. They forgot all her quarrel and started decided to loss her size. Vishnu assuming the board went to the netherworld and Brahma was the swan flew to the skies. But their bad luck they failed to accomplished the task. After that when Shiva come out of the lingam and stated that he was the progenitor of them he should be worshipped in his phallic form, the lingam, and was not his form
We can say that God Shiva had ‘Shakti’, Shiva had power, shiva had destroyer, it was the most famouse god of Hindu Pantheon and one of the godheads in the Hindu Trinity. Known by many name- Mahadeva, Mahayogi, Pashupati, Nataraja, Bhairava, Vishwanath, Bhava, Bhole Nath- Lord Shiva was a great complex of hindu deities. His shrine in the temple was separated from those of other deities.

Shiva As Phallic Symbol
Lord Shiva in her temple usually found as a phallic syomble of the linga, which gives us the energies for life on earth the microcosmic and the macrocosmic levels, is this
We can say that the world in which we are living and the world which constitutes the whole of the universe, the Shaiyite temple we can see that the linga is placed in the centre undemeath the spire, where it symbol the naval of earth

OM NAMAH SHIVA : SHIVA MAIN MANTRA

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:09:00 -0800

You are on the land of Lord Shiva. On this site your will get all information about lord shiva. This site is made for the bhakta who are more interested to know about lord shiva and get the details for this lord. There is no limit of Shiva; shiva is endless. But we had tryied to collect maximum information and photo graph about lord shiva. I know in this our work Lord Shiva will help us and make our plan sucess. We are thank full of Lord shiva that such idea came in our mind and we had start to daily search some information on this topic and submit here.

Just i want to say " Om Namah Shiva"

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