Agastya is a legendary Vedic Rishi (Sage) and the head of all Siddhas. Siddhas are people with mystical powers called ‘Ashtamaha Siddhi’ or eight supernatural powers, which they gained through intense meditation. Agastya is also known as one of the Seven Great Sages (Sapta Rishis) and has contributed immensely to the Vedic and Siddha literature. It is believed that these mantras were revealed to him by the Brahman (Supreme Being) for the welfare of human beings.
Ayyappa is the presiding deity of the famous Sabrimala temple in Kerala, which is believed to be founded by Sage Parashurama. He was born of the union between Shiva and Vishnu when the latter took the form of Mohini. Ayappan is a celibate God who protects his devotees and promises to fulfill the wishes of all those who come to see him at his temple.
Bala Muruga is the child form of the warrior God, Muruga. According to sacred texts, Bala Muruga is described as the embodiment of beauty, courage, self-confidence, and strength. He was born from the third eye of Lord Shiva and hence is praised as a rare combination of supreme intelligence, bravery, and divine knowledge.
The Goddess is considered to be the epitome of knowledge and wisdom. As the Goddess is in child form, it is easy to please her and earn her grace for abundant blessings. Propitiating Goddess Bala can grant fulfillment of wishes and bestow wisdom, protection, wealth, victory, and siddhi powers.
Chakrathalwar or Sudarshanar means one who shows the right path to realization. He has a shrine for himself in most of the temples associated with Narayana and is believed to have the combined grace of Varaha and Narasimha. Varaha embodies wisdom and knowledge and spiritual enlightenment, and hence Chakrathalwar bestows ultimate wisdom to everyone. Narasimha incarnated to protect and save his devotee Prahlada and similarly, Chakrathalwar grants protection, wealth.
Dattatreya and Shridi Sai Baba are the ultimate Gurus who can help diffuse your bad karma and fulfill all your earnest wishes. According to sacred texts, Dattatreya is believed to be the incarnation of the Trinity of Hindu Gods (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva). He was a brilliant scholar, a devout devotee, and a great teacher. He is depicted with three heads and six hands, surrounded by four dogs representing four Vedas (Books of Wisdom), and the wish-fulfilling divine cow.
Dhanvantri is one of Vishnu's eminent avatars, and he is called the Physician of the Gods (according to the Vedas and the Puranas). He emerged during the churning of the milky ocean by the devas and the asuras, with a pot filled with immortal nectar. He is depicted with four hands, the front two holding beneficial medicinal herbs and a pot of immortal nectar and the rear two holding a discus and a conch.
Durga is the protective mother Goddess, also known as Shakti or Devi. Her name means 'a fort' and stands for 'the one who is invincible.' She is the embodiment of great power and is one of the Hindu pantheon's prime female deities. She is also called Durgatinasini, the one who removes sufferings and sorrow. She emerged as a warrior from the Trinity's creative energy (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) to battle the fierce buffalo demon tormenting the world.
Vedic texts and Siddhas consider Ganesha as the primal deity who is the personification of primordial sound OM, intelligence and success. He is the remover of obstacles. The great saint Adi Shankara established Ganapatyam, the Ganapati veneration as one of the six principal worship-forms which speaks volumes about the greatness of Ganapati and his worship. Regarded as the fundamental God of wisdom, propitiating Ganesha (Ganapati).
Aadyantha Prabhu means ‘The Lord who has neither origin nor end’. According to scriptures, Ganesha Anjenaya is Chiranjeevi and being a son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha was twice born. When Ganesha Anjaneya is worshipped, Ganesha and Anjaneya together, you will receive unlimited power, clear your mind, and bestow a tremendous amount of intelligence.
Ganesha is well known as the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvathi. He is a God of intelligence, new beginnings, success and can remove any obstacles that impede progress. This most sought-after God is often represented with his two consorts Buddhi (intellect), Siddhi (spiritual power), who are daughters of Prajapati Vishwaroopa. With his consorts, he had three children -
Hanuman, also known as Anjaneya or Maruthi, is an ardent devotee of Rama, the important incarnation of Vishnu. It is said that Rama always dwells in the heart of Hanuman, who is hence often called Rama Baktha Hanuman. This monkey -faced God and was born as the son of the monkey chieftain Kesari and his wife, Anjana. As per sacred texts, it is believed he is an incarnation of Shiva and born by Vayu's grace, the Wind God. This mighty God is known for his strength.
This is a calm form of Ganapati that is yellow in color as he is made of turmeric. He is seated on a glorious throne dressed in yellow vestments. He has four hands, which hold his own broken tusk, an elephant goad, a noose, and his favorite snack, Modak (sweet dumpling). It is believed that with the help of the noose, Haridra Ganapati draws his devotees near him, and with his goad he helps them progress in life
The name Hayagriva consists of two words. ‘Haya’ meaning ‘horse’ and ‘Griva’ meaning ‘neck.’ This is the horse- necked avatar (incarnation) of Vishnu. Hayagriva is a lesser-known incarnation, but none the less, he is an important deity in the Vaishnava tradition and is worshipped as the bestower of knowledge and wisdom and the Guru of Goddess Saraswati.
‘Heramba’ is made up of two words, ‘He’ and ‘Ramba.’ ‘He’ indicates ‘weakness’ or ‘helplessness’; and ‘Ramba’ denotes ‘protection.’ He-Ramba Ganapati is thus the compassionate one who is the ‘protector of the weak and the helpless.’ He is depicted as snow-white in color with five heads and ten hands. His right hand is in Abhaya Mudra (the wish-granting posture) and in his other hands he holds his own broken tusk, the japa mala of Rudraksha beads, a garland, his favorite sweet Modak (dumpling).
Krishna is the eight incarnation of Preserver God, Vishnu. He is well loved and revered God of the Hindu Pantheon. According to sacred texts, when there is injustice in the world, Vishnu will incarnate in a unique form to ensure righteousness and cosmic order is restored and justice prevails. Hence, Krishna is his incarnation which appeared in the Kal Yuga. His life story can be found in the epic Mahabharata, Bhagavata Purana, Harivamsa, and Vishnu Purana.
‘Kshipra’ denotes quickness and immediacy. Kshipra Ganapati is regarded as the one who answers prayers, rewards true devotion and satisfies the devotees, immediately. He is depicted red in complexion with four hands. The main right arm has his own broken tusk. His other hands hold a sprig of the wish-fulfilling tree Kalpa Vriksha, a noose, and an elephant goad. His trunk curls at its end, and holds a pot of jewels or precious stones known as Ratna Kumbha.
Kubera is a Yaksha. Yakshas are the guardians of wealth and Lord Kubera is their king, who is in charge of wealth. He is an important Demi-God and is considered a good friend of Shiva and also loaned money to Vishnu (Venketeswara) for his wedding. While Goddess Lakshmi remains as the Goddess of wealth, Kubera is believed to be its custodian who distributes it among people. Kubera is also the guardian of the Northern direction, who presides over his kingdom Alakapuri.
Goddess Lakshmi is the wife of Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe and is revered as the Goddess of wealth, fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and auspiciousness. She is the universal mother and the personification of compassion. Goddess Lakshmi is depicted with four hands, each representing dharma (duty and virtue), kama (pleasure, enjoyment), artha (wealth), and moksha(salvation).
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera are the bestower and custodian of wealth, prosperity, and success, respectively. Kubera is represented as a deformed, potbellied dwarf carrying a bag full of gold coins. Lakshmi is portrayed as a beautiful woman seated on a red lotus. Her upper hands hold a lotus and the lower hands in Varad and Abhaya Mudra bestowing wealth, prosperity, courage, and strength, respectively. While Lakshmi grants boons of abundance and luxury.
Lakshmi Narayana refers to the Sustainer Archetype Vishnu as Narayana when he is with his consort Lakshmi – Archetype of Wealth. The union of the celestial couple can multiply your material and spiritual blessings. Narayana is depicted blue, holding the mace, conch, and Sudarshana Chakra in three hands and the fourth embracing Goddess Lakshmi seated next to him.
Maha Meru is the three-dimensional representation of the Shri Chakra. This is a mystical diagram that consists of nine interlocking triangles with the topmost point called the “Bindu.” At the very top resides Goddess Shakti and her consort Shiva (which symbolizes the union of cause and effect- creation).
Vishnu or Maha Vishnu, along with Shiva and Brahma, is part of the Holy Trinity (Trimurti). He is the preserver and protector of The Universe and incarnates on earth to restore balance and Dharma and destroy evil & destructive forces. He is omnipotent and the physical manifestation of spiritual consciousness. The Upanishads and Puranas hail him as the Almighty God who pervades all that is visible and invisible.
Muruga is the divine warrior and son of Shiva and Parvati. He is a unique God and can help you eliminate obstacles and fulfill your desires. He is a very popular God in South India who is sought after for his blessings to destroy evil forces, resolve real estate problems, confer good health, and overcome debts. He is also called Skanda, Karthikeya, Saravana, Subrahmanya. As per Vedic Astrology.
As per traditional practices, Devotees pray to Appar for wish fulfillment and relief from ailments esp. stomach-related disorders.
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