Shanti means peace, rest, calmness, tranquillity, or bliss.! Om Shanti' means peace for the all humankind, peace for all living and non-living beings, peace for the universe, peace for each and every thing in this whole cosmic manifestation....
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OM SARAVANABAVA (ஓம் சரவணபவ)
Lord Muruga is worshiped with the mantra OM SARAVANABAVA ( SA RA VA NA BA VA), Six letters in Tamil as shown in the bracket. Lord Siva is worshiped by the mantra OM NAMA SIVAYA. Lord Vishnu is worshiped by the mantra word OM NARAYANA. OM being branav mantra it comes...
SANTHALINGA SWAMIGAL
INTRODUCTION Santhalinga Swamigal (17th century) also known as Santhalingam was a shaivite saint and poet who lived in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Santhalinga swamigal was born to a pious orthodox family in Perur village, Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. LIFE Santhalingar...
JAMBAVATI – LORD KRISHNA’S CONSORT
INTRODUCTION Jambavati is the consort of Lord Krishna. She was the lovely daughter of the mighty bear-king Jambavan. After knowing the importance of Lord Krishna, Jambavan married her to Lord Krishna. Her name is also mentioned in various...
RUKMANI
INTRODUCTION Rukmani was the princess of Vidarbha and she was born in the holy city of Haridwar, and she is the consort of Lord Krishna. Due to the dislike with Krishna, her brother Rukmi arranged her marriage with Sishupala. But Lord Krishna fought with the kings and...
BHAKTA KURMADAS – LORD VITAL
INTRODUCTION Sri Kurmadas was born in a village at Maharashtra. He was born without having limbs in his hands and legs. Since from his childhood, he was an ardent devotee of Lord Vital. Once he got an opportunity to listen to the discourse on Lord Vital and was very...
DHANURDASA- DISCIPLE OF RAMANUJA
INTRODUCTION Sri Villidasan also called as Dhanurdasa was an important disciple of Swamy Ramanuja. Actually he was a body builder and a strong man. His attitude was changed by Sri Ramanuja, and he has become a pious saint. Though he belonged to lower caste, he was...
SIDDHI & BUDDHI CONSORTS OF LORD GANESHA
INTRODUCTION Siddhi and Buddhi are considered as the two consorts of Lord Ganesha. They are believed to have been created by Lord Brahma for the specific purpose of marrying them to Lord Ganesha. According to ancient puranas, Once Lord Ganesha wants to get married a...
DEVAKI – LORD KRISHNA’S MOTHER
INTRODUCTION Devaki is the daughter of Devak, the sister of Kamsa, wife of Vasudeva and the original mother of Lord Krishna. Since, king Kamsa had heard a divine voice from the sky that he is going to be killed by the eighth child of...
VALLALA MAHARAJA – Thiruvannamalai
INTRODUCTION The great King Vallala (14th century) ruled over the Thiruvannamalai region. He had two wives, but he did not have a child. Due to that he has offered food to lakhs of people on a daily basis.He renovated the temple of Lord Arunachaleswarar and built a...
THIRUKOVILUR TEMPLE
INTRODUCTION UlagalanthaPerumal Temple also known as Trivikrama Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Tirukovilur, Tamil Nadu. It was constructed with great architectural skills, and the importance of this temple is mentioned in the Divya Prabandham....
KRIPA
INTRODUCTION Kripa , who was also known as Kripacharya is an incarnation of Lord Brahma, and is also the main person in Mahabharata, and is considered to be one of the seven Chiranjivis. He was the son of Saradvan and Janapadi. He was adopted along with his sister...