The item has been added to your cart.9 Most Beautiful Goddess Lakshmi Temples of India
In India, there are many beautiful temples for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi. Here is a list of nine such temples.
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The word Madhusudana means ‘slayer of Madhu’. This name is often used for Krishna in the Mahabharata epic, especially by the Pandava prince, Arjuna, in the Bhagvad Gita section. Madhu was an Asura or demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his horse-like incarnation, Hayagriva. The demon’s twin brother, Kaitabha, was also killed by […]
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Ancient Hindu epics and Puranas often describe fearsome and bloody battles between the forces of good and evil. The gods and demons too often play a role in such encounters, along with their powerful and awe-inspiring weapons. Here is a list of the 10 most powerful weapons mentioned in the ancient Hindu epics. Vajra, The […]
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People from all over southern India visit the Vaitheeswaran Koil in Tamilnadu to worship Lord Vaidyanathar/ Vaitheeswaran (Lord Shiva) and seek remedies for various health problems. Lord Vaitheeswaran is considered as the “God of Healing”. Hindus believe that praying to Lord Vaitheeswaran can cure all diseases and also bring mental peace. Vaitheeswaran Koil is sought after by devotees for getting relief from adverse planetary effects. People perform […]
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In Hindu mythology, Mahabali, Veda Vyasa, Vibhishana, Kripacharya, Parasurama, Ashwatthama, and Hanuman are Chiranjeevis or immortals. Hanuman is a revered devotee of Lord Rama. Hanuman is said to have knowledge gained both by birth and deeds. He is faster than the wind, has great morale, and possesses Ashta Aishwarya Siddhi, as well as the power […]
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Lord Vishnu took many avatars or incarnations to rid the world of evil and re-establish Dharma on earth. Narasimha, his half-man, half-lion avatar, is the fourth incarnation. He took this incarnation to save his devotee, Prahlad, and kill the demon Hiranyakashipu. The 14th day in the Hindu month of Vaishaka, Shukla Paksha (waxing moon […]
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Kalasha Pooja is a very ancient Indian spiritual practice. The kalash is a representation of the deity that is invoked to reside in the kalasha. The kalash or pot is usually made of bronze or copper. During rituals, it is filled with water, coins, or jewels, and then an inverted coconut is placed on top. […]
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Akshaya Tritiya or ‘Akha Teej’ is on the third day in the Hindu month of Vaishakha (May – June). Akshaya Tritiya’s meaning is ‘that which is inexhaustible or something that cannot be destroyed’. It is considered a very auspicious day for new beginnings and is important for both Hindus and Jains. Parshurama, the sixth avatar […]
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