INTRODUCTION Kulachirai Nayanar was the minister of the Pandyan king Ninraseernedumaran and is considered as one of the 63 Nayanars. LIFE Kulachirai Nayanar was born in a pious family in the Pandyan Kingdom and he served as the Minister of the Pandyan King. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Once, the Pandyan dynasty was dominated by the Jain Monks. […]
INTRODUCTION Varahi Devi is one among the seven mother goddesses in the Hindu religion. With the head of a boar, Varahi is the female aspect of Varaha an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Varahi is worshiped by the hindus throughout india and by the Buddhist people in a different name.Her origin was found in ancient vedas and hindu sacred texts. She was described as a beautiful […]
INTRODUCTION Durga also known as Adi Parashakti, is an incarnation of Mata Parvati Devi. She is the warrior goddess, who destroys the evils and safeguards the innocent ones and maintains peace and prosperity in the world. Durga Devi shows motherly affection to her devotees, blesses them and helps them to reach the spiritual world. Durga Devi’s vehicle is […]
INTRODUCTION Brahmani is one among the seven mother goddess, she is the form of Gayatri Devi and contains the power equivalent to that of Lord Brahma. She contains golden coloured body with attractive divine appearance and cheerful smile on her face. She is seated on the vehicle hamsa. She wears red garments and diamond and gold ornaments on […]
INTRODUCTION Thiru Nilakanta Yazhpanar (7th century AD) was a Nayanar saint, and worshipped as one among the 63 nayanars in the shiva temples. He lived during the period of Sambandar and maintained friendly relations with him. Both of them traveled to many shiva temples and worshiped Lord Shiva. LIFE Thiru Nilakanta Yazhpanar was born in Erukattanpuliyur in the Chola kingdom. He belonged […]
INTRODUCTION Kaumari is also known as Kumari and Kartikeyani is considered as an aspect of Lord Kartikeya, and is the Goddess of War. She is one among the seven mother goddesses. She is also considered as the consort of Lord Muruga, since she contains the qualities similar to Lord Muruga. Kaumari rides a peacock and has got four hands. She holds […]
INTRODUCTION Kungiliya Nayanar or Kalayan is a Nayanar saint. LIFE Kalaya was born in Thirukkadaiyur,Tamil Nadu. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Amritaghateswarar and Annai Abhirami. Kalaya worked as a temple priest and he served Lord Shiva by offering incense stick called Kungiliya (A kind of agarbathi used for shiva puja), and from then onward he was known as Kungliya […]
INTRODUCTION Budhagraha is the planet Mercury. Budha, is also a Hindu deity, and is one among the Navagrahas. He is called by various names such as Soumya, Rauhineya and Tunga. He is the god of Wednesday as per the hindu calendar. Budhais the famous navagraha and also the son of Lord Chandra and Tara (wife of Brahaspati, Jupiter planet). His wife name Ila […]
INTRODUCTION Mangala is the name for the red planet mars, according to hindu mythology. He is the warrior god and also contains the features of Lord Murugan. According to some ancient texts, he is believed to be the son of Bhumi Devi and Lord Vishnu. Whereas in other texts, it is stated that he was born from Shiva’s power. […]
INTRODUCTION Satti Nayanar is a great shaivite saint and an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. And he is considered as one among the 63 Nayanars. LIFE Satti Nayanarbelonged to Vellalar caste, born and lived in Tiruvarur District . He honoured Shaiva saints and propagated the importance of shaivism sect among the people and among the devotees of Lord Shiva. Though […]
