God Shiva and His various Names
This article provides comprehensive information about the origin and spiritual meaning of the words Shiva, Shankar, Mahankaleshwar, Mahadev, Gangadhar etc.
This article provides comprehensive information about the origin and spiritual meaning of the words Shiva, Shankar, Mahankaleshwar, Mahadev, Gangadhar etc.
Sage Mudgal has written the Ganeshasahastranam containing the thousand Names of Shri Ganapati. Read more about different names of Shri Ganapati in this article.
1. Do not rush for the darshan. 2. Keep the temple premises clean. 3. Do not make noise inside the temple. 4. Devotees are forced to place money in the donation plate. Do not fall prey to such demands, refuse politely.
Greater the similarity of the Deity’s two-dimensional form (a picture) or three-dimensional form (an Idol) with the Deity’s original form, higher will be its ability to attract the Deity’s Principle.
This article highlights valuable information on Rudra, Kalabhairav, Veerabhadra, Bhairavanatha, Nataraj etc forms of Shiva and their mission. Thus explaining vastness of Shiva’s functions.
Shri Durgadevi or Durga Mata or simply Durga Ma (as She is often called by Her devotees), Shri Durgadevi is one of the most beloved and worshipped feminine forms of Shakti.
Shiva is fond of trifoliate bel. They are like three components, three eyes, three weapons and which destroy the sins of three births.
The superior disciple is a seeker who inspite of being trapped in unhappiness in the state of the embodied soul is convinced that “I am not the embodied soul but am really The Supreme God (Shiv)” through the study of the scriptures.
An ideal Guru is the one, who if the need arises, even forces the disciple to act in a particular manner, if he is inattentive or misbehaving.
Gurumantra does not contain mere letters, but has spiritual knowledge, Chaitanya and Guru’s blessings. Hence, spiritual progress is faster.