Pawapuri Jal Mandir of Mahavir Swami
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Pawapuri was at this place that Lord Mahavira, the twenty fourth Tirthankar attained “Nirvana” or eternal salvation from the cycle of death and birth in the year 527 BC. The Pictures shows the “Charan Paduka” housed in Jal Mandir, one of the 5 main temples in Pawapuri. It marks the spot where the mortal remains of the Lord Mahavira was creamated.
Pawapuri is situated in Bihar, India and its proximity to the capital city, Patna makes it approachable to pilgrims and tourists alike. It is situated on the Patna-Ranchi road and can be approached either from Nawadah or Bihar Sharif.
During ancient times about 2600 year ago, Pawapuri was the part of Magadha Kingdom and was called “Madyama Pawa” or “Apawapuri”, Ajatshatru, the son of King Shrenik who was one of the greatest disciples of Lord Mahavira was the King of Magadh during the lifetime of Mahavir. During the reign of Ajatshatru King Hastipal was the King of Pawapuri. When Lord Mahavira came to Pawapuri he stayed in King Hastipal’s “Rajikshala”.
There are five main temples in Pawapuri – the Jal Mandir,the Gaon Mandir,the Samosaran,the New Samosaran and another temple built by Bibi Mehetab Kumari. Apart from these temples there is a Digamber Mandir near Jal mandir.
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Pawapuri is situated in Bihar, India and its proximity to the capital city, Patna makes it approachable to pilgrims and tourists alike. It is situated on the Patna-Ranchi road and can be approached either from Nawadah or Bihar Sharif.
During ancient times about 2600 year ago, Pawapuri was the part of Magadha Kingdom and was called “Madyama Pawa” or “Apawapuri”, Ajatshatru, the son of King Shrenik who was one of the greatest disciples of Lord Mahavira was the King of Magadh during the lifetime of Mahavir. During the reign of Ajatshatru King Hastipal was the King of Pawapuri. When Lord Mahavira came to Pawapuri he stayed in King Hastipal’s “Rajikshala”.
There are five main temples in Pawapuri – the Jal Mandir,the Gaon Mandir,the Samosaran,the New Samosaran and another temple built by Bibi Mehetab Kumari. Apart from these temples there is a Digamber Mandir near Jal mandir.
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Jain Tirthankar Shankheshwar Parshwanath Temple
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Parshavanath
Shankheshwar Jain Temple. The Shankheshwar Jain Temple is located in the center of Shankheshwar town of Patan district, Gujarat, India. The temple is dedicated to Parshwanath and is an important place of pilgrimage for the followers of Jainism.
Parshavanath
Shankheshwar Jain Temple. The Shankheshwar Jain Temple is located in the center of Shankheshwar town of Patan district, Gujarat, India. The temple is dedicated to Parshwanath and is an important place of pilgrimage for the followers of Jainism.
Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya
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Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya
Ayodhya, well known for its legendary association with Lord Rama is one of the most holy cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Of all the Holy Places in Ayodhya, Hanuman Garhi is one that has made a place for itself not only in the minds of devotes but also amongst the major Tourist Attractions in Ayodhya. Common tourists frequent Hanuman Garhi in large numbers. It enjoys an advantageous location right in the heart of the city of Ayodhya and is a must visit if you are considering Tours to Ayodhya.
Maa Radha Rani
Devi Maa Radha Rani Picture
Radha Radhika - Krishna (Devanagari: राधा, IAST: Rādhā) is the principal devotee of Krishna in the Bhagavata Purana, and the Gita Govinda of the Hindu religion. Radha is almost always depicted alongside Krishna and features prominently within the theology of today's Gaudiya Vaishnava religion, which regards Radha as the original Goddess or Shakti. Radha's relationship with Krishna is given in further detail within texts such as the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Garga Samhita and Brihad Gautamiya tantra. Radha is also the principal object of worship in the Nimbarka Sampradaya, as Nimbarka, the founder of the tradition, declared that Radha and Krishna together constitute the absolute truth.
Maa Meldi Maa
Devi Maa Meldi Maa Picture
Shankari Devi Temple on of the 51 Shakti peethas
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Lord Kaal Bhairav
Kaal Bhairav
Kaal Bhairav is an fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva. The term Bhairava means “Terrific”. He is often depicted with frowning, angry eyes and sharp, tiger’s teeth and flaming hair, stark naked except for garlands of skulls and a coiled snake about his neck. In his four hands he carries a noose, trident, drum, and skull. He is often shown accompanied by a dog. Once Brahma insulted Lord Shiva and his fifth head teasingly laughed at Lord Shiva. From Lord Shiva came out the Kalabhairava (Black Bhairava) who tore off the fifth head of Lord Brahma. On the entreaties of Lord Vishnu, Shiva pardoned Lord Brahma. But the sin (in the form of a lady) of beheading Lord Brahma followed Kalabhairava everywhere. Also the head of Brahma stuck to him. To keep away the sin and punishment which were chasing him, Kalabhairava entered the city of Benaras ( now Varanasi ). The sin could not enter the city. Kalabhairava was made as the Kotwal (Inspector) of the city of Varanasi. Bhairava rides on a dog. A pilgrimage to Kasi (Benares) is not supposed to be complete without visiting the temple of Kalabhairava.
Lord Ayyappa
Dev Lord AyyappaLord Ayyappa
Bhakt Dhruv
Bhakt Dhruv Sant
Bhakt Dhruv
Dhruv was the son of King Uttanpad.
The king had two wives: Suruchi and Suniti. Suruchi had a son named Uttam and Suniti had two sons. Dhruv was Suniti's eldest son. Suruchi was the king's favourite queen. Whilst the king loved her and her son Uttam, he ignored Suniti and her son. Once Uttam sat in his father's lap. Dhruv too tried to sit beside his stepbrother. At this Suruchi shouted to him, " You cannot sit there. If you want to sit in the king's lap you shall have to prove your worthiness and undergo serious penance."
Maa Kheer Bhawani
Devi Maa Kheer Bhawani
Maa Kheer Bhawani
3 mukhi Rudraksha
Rudraksha
3
mukhi Rudraksha from
Nepal
&
Indo
Description:
Three-faced (3 mukhi)
Rudraksha represents Agni
Devta (Fire God). As
Fire destroys impurities
without being affected &
always remains pure, so does
the three-faced (3 mukhi)
Rudraksha. It helps to
destroy the malefic effects
like Negativity, Impure
thoughts, and Restores
positivist to the wearer.
Maa Kathyayini Maa
Maa Kathyayini Maa Picture
Maa Kathyayini Maa
Kathyayini (also known as Katyayani) is the sixth form of the Durga, part of the Navadurga or the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga or Shakti, worshipped during the
Navratri celebrations.
Kama Dev
Dev Kama Dev
Kama Dev
Kāmadeva (Sanskrit: कामदेव) is the Hindu deity of love. His other names include Ragavrinta (stalk of passion), Ananga (incorporeal), Kandarpa ("inflamer even of a god"), Manmatha (churner of hearts), Manasija (he who is born of mind, a contraction of the Sanskrit phrase Sah Manasah jāta), Madana (intoxicating), Ratikānta (lord of Rati), Pushpavān, Pushpadhanva (one with bow of flowers) or just Kāma ("longing"). Kamadeva, is son of Hindu goddess Sri and, additionally, is the incarnation of Pradyumna, Krishna’s son. In his spiritual form he is believed to be Krishna, by Vaishnava followers in Hinduism.
2 mukhi Rudraksha
Rudraksha
2
mukhi Rudraksha from
Nepal
&
Indo
Description: As Two-faced
(2 mukhi) Rudrakshas two
natural lines on the same
Rudraksha it jointly
represents Lord Shiva (Rudra)
& Goddess Parvati.
1 mukhi Rudraksha
Rudraksha
1 mukhi Rudraksha from Nepal & Indo
The Ek
Mukhi Rudraksha (one
faced rudraksha) is the
symbol of Godhood, Supreme
Truth and Attainment of
Eternity. The One Mukhi
Rudraksha is itself Lord
Shiva and it is the main
among all Rudrakshas of all
faces. It is ruled by the
Sun and enlightens the Super
Consciousness. It brings the
power of Dharana to the
wearer meaning the power to
concentrate the mind on an
object.
According
to the mythological books
peace and pleasure abide in
the house where one faced
Rudraksha is worshipped.
There is no fear of untimely
death. Its wearer himself is
fortunate by himself. One
who gets it and worships it
obtains not only all the
worldly pleasures during his
life - span but also remains
unaffected by them. It is an
ideal thing for the doctors.
It helps them to diagnose
the disease and gives them
success in surgery too.
Maa Sita Maa
Devi Maa Sita Maa Picture
Maa Sita Maa
Sita is one of the principal characters in the Ramayana, a Hindu epic named after Her husband Rama. Goddess Sita was born in Sitamarhi (Punaura) in Bihar (India), taken to Janakpur by King Janak part of Nepal. She is esteemed as the standard setter for wifely and womanly virtues for all Hindu women. Understood theologically in Hinduism, Sita is an avatāra of Lakshmi, one of the forms of the Goddess or Shakti, who chose to reincarnate Herself on earth as Sita and endure an arduous life in order to provide humankind with an example of good virtues.
Sita was raised by King Janaka; she was not his natural daughter but sprang from a furrow when he was ploughing his field. Rama won her as his bride by bending Shiva’s bow, and she accompanied her husband when he went into exile. Though carried away to Lanka by Ravana, she kept herself chaste by concentrating her heart on Rama throughout her long imprisonment. On her return she asserted her purity and also proved it by voluntarily undergoing an ordeal by fire. Rama, however, banished her to the forest in deference to public opinion. There she gave birth to their two children, Kusha and Lava. After they reached maturity and were acknowledged by Rama to be his sons, she called upon her mother, Earth, to swallow her up.
Sita is one of the principal characters in the Ramayana, a Hindu epic named after Her husband Rama. Goddess Sita was born in Sitamarhi (Punaura) in Bihar (India), taken to Janakpur by King Janak part of Nepal. She is esteemed as the standard setter for wifely and womanly virtues for all Hindu women. Understood theologically in Hinduism, Sita is an avatāra of Lakshmi, one of the forms of the Goddess or Shakti, who chose to reincarnate Herself on earth as Sita and endure an arduous life in order to provide humankind with an example of good virtues.
Sita was raised by King Janaka; she was not his natural daughter but sprang from a furrow when he was ploughing his field. Rama won her as his bride by bending Shiva’s bow, and she accompanied her husband when he went into exile. Though carried away to Lanka by Ravana, she kept herself chaste by concentrating her heart on Rama throughout her long imprisonment. On her return she asserted her purity and also proved it by voluntarily undergoing an ordeal by fire. Rama, however, banished her to the forest in deference to public opinion. There she gave birth to their two children, Kusha and Lava. After they reached maturity and were acknowledged by Rama to be his sons, she called upon her mother, Earth, to swallow her up.
Mayan Gods Goddess
Mayan Gods Goddess
The ancient Maya had a complex pantheon of deities whom they worshipped and offered human sacrifices. Rulers were believed to be descendants of the Mayan gods and their blood was the ideal sacrifice, either through personal bloodletting or the sacrifice of captives of royal blood.
The Maya vision of the universe is divided into multiple levels, above and below earth, positioned within the four directions of north, south, east and west. After death, the soul was believed to go to the Underworld, Xibalba (shee bal bah), a place of fright where sinister gods tested and tricked their unfortunate visitors.
Shree Shanti Nath 16th Jain Thithankar
Jain Jain Tirthankar
Shree Shanti Nath 16th Jain Tirthankar
God creates people in the highly dignified state due to every
individual’s past karma. When one practices rigorous spiritual penance
for continuous three births, they reach the highly renowned state.
Tirthankaras are blessed souls who come to earth as a human being with
the purpose of helping people get liberated from the worldly life.
Jain religion believes that the celestial calendar is endless. Which
means universe can neither be created nor destroyed. The Time cycle also
called a Kalachakra keeps revolving tirelessly. The twelve Aras of the
Kalachakra is part of two kaals namely Utsarpini and Avsarpini.
Shree Dharma Nath 15th Jain Thithankar
Jain Jain Tirthankar PictureShree Dharma Nath 15th Jain Tirthankar
The very purpose of birth of a Tirthankara on earth is to release
people from the ocean of samsara bondage. Every individual will receive
continuous birth due to their karma. Struggling in the worldly life
needs liberation, and that can happen only by following the tenets of
religious philosophy. Jainism is once such religion that aims at helping
humanity to cross the sea of life and death cycle.
Tirthankaras born in Jain religion spread across the Jainism and help
people attain Mukti. The life cycle of birth and death is a continuous
process. It never comes to an end. The more attachment one has, the more
they tend to possess things. Possession causes all miseries. One must
learn to detach from all material comfort. Tirthankaras help every
individual to attain liberation by preaching to practice freeing oneself
from all desires.
2 Jyothirlinga Temple MALLIKARJUNA (A.P.)
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shrIshailashRiNge vibudhAtisaNge tulAdrituNge.api mudA vasantam |“Jaya Mallikarjuna! Jai Mallikarjuna”
tamarjunaM mallikapUrvamekaM namAmi saMsArasamudrasetum ||
Srisailam is located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. This whole area is full of forests of Kadali, Bilva trees, mountain ranges and Patalaganga (Krishnaveni river). All of them echo from these joyous voices of devotees.
1 Jyothirlinga Temple Somnath - Gujarat
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saurAShTradeshe vishade.atiramye jyotirmayaM chandrakalAvataMsam | bhaktipradAnAya kRipAvatIrNaM taM somanAthaM sharaNaM prapadye ||“Jay Somanath! Jay Somanath”!
Somnath, the first in the twelve jyothirlingas, is located at the Viraval port - Prabhas Pattan in Saurashtra - Gujarat.
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Shree Balaji Hanumanji Mandir Rajkot
Hanuman Temples
History Mahapruti, Balaji Hanumanji Maharaj, Rajkot Karan Singh ji, who is a great devotee of high school, Param Pujya Balmukund Swamy, my pranapisantri of Junagadh, has made his own darshan. The Balaji Hanumanji Maharaj statue of Balaji is a beautiful, humble and delicate child form, which has a great experience in the idol of Rajkot, as well as every devotee of Gujarat and abroad.
Mandir Shri Pandupol Hanuman Ji, Alwar Rajasthan
Hanuman Temples
Mandir Shri Pandupol Hanuman Ji is located in the Alwar District of Rajasthan. It was built by Saint Nirbhaya Das Ji before 5000 years. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. There is a mythological water stream near the temple. Mandir Shri Pandupol Hanuman Ji is around 35 km from Alwar Railway Station and 110 km from Sanganer Airport.
Hanuman Dhara, Chitrakoot
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It is one among the landmark sites in Chitrakoot Dham.
As any other place in Chitrakoot, Hanuman Dhara also covers a beautiful fable of Lord Ram. It is believed that this cascade was created to ease the hardship of Hanuman while he returned from Lanka after setting fire to Lanka. Lord Ram pierces an arrow in this mountain which springs up water which relieves Shri Hanuman.
Shri Salasar Balaji Temple in Salasar, Rajasthan
Hanuman Temples
Shri Salasar Balaji Temple in Salasar, Rajasthan is a Siddhpeeth Shri Hanuman Ji Temple. This is the place where Lord Hanumanji is worshipped in a different form or idol than the regular form we know. At this place, Hanuman ji or Bala Ji is a prayed in a Human Face Idol with mustaches and beard. This is a place proven for the past centuries to have been fulfilling the wishes of millions of pilgrimage from around different parts of Rajasthan and Western India and Eastern Pakistan (Formerly India).
The idol of Salasar Balaji and the legend
Maa Usha Devi
Devi Maa Usha Devi
The Goddess of Dawn is an important and favourite Vedic Deity. It is the goddess who stirs all creatures and makes them move in this world. The goddess is borne on a chariot. She not only dispels darkness and brings light to mankind but at the same time she brings happiness, hope and all other good things to mankind. She is the goddess of light and beauty and was invoked by the Risis of early age for their protection.
Maa Dasha Maa
Devi Maa Dasha Maa
Goddess Durga is also called Mahamaya and the corruption of Mahamaya is Momai. Momai is also known as Ashapura and Dasha Maa. The union of the folk goddess with main stream Brahmanism cult probably occurred during the medieval time through Rajput intervention. An interesting story recounts the probable synthesis.
One of the most popular mother goddess cults in Gujarat is the cult of Dasha Maa. The goddess is worshipped mainly by the people of the suppressed class Hindus.
Maa Shahsti Devi
Devi Maa Shahsti Devi
SHASHTI Devi Maternity wards and gynecologists are a recent invention. In the olden days it was always the village grandmothers who doubled up as maternity wisdom seers, healers and midwives. They represented part of the cycle of life. They were deemed ‘agents’ of Goddess of Married Woman, Fertility and Childbirth. Just as grandmothers were everywhere so were the Goddesses of Married Women!
Maa Shatakshi Devi - The Goddess with Innumerable Eyes
Devi Maa Shatakshi Devi
Shakambhari is an incarnation of Goddess Durga, consort to Shiva. She is the divine mother, called "The Bearer of the Greens." In Hinduism any Vegetarian Item is considered as the Prasad of Shakambhari Devi. It is said that in times of famine, the Goddess Durga comes down and gives vegan food to the hungry (Shaka comes from Sanskrit and means vegetables and vegan food; "Bhari" means one who wears or bears. Actually the name Shakambhari comes from "Shakam" joined with the root Bhri (Shaka - vegetables or food and root Bhri - to nourish).
Maa Manasa Devi
Devi Maa Manasa Devi
Shri Manasa Devi: Shri Manasa devi is considered as the Serpent Goddess or the Queen of Serpent Gods. She was the daughter of Kasyapa muni and Kadru, the sister of the serpent King Sesha. She is also considered as the goddess of fertility. Some people say that she is a pre-Aryan goddess. She is is worshipped mostly in the eastern parts of India.
Maa Ekaveera Devi
Devi Maa Ekaveera Devi
SHRINKALA DEVI
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SHRINKALA DEVI Praddyumnam (West Bengal)
Shrinkala devi was supposed to be in West bengal, hoogly district.But as such there is no temple also.A story says that Sage Rishya Shringala has brought to her to shringeri in karnataka
At present there is no temple in the place, a minar was built there by muslim invaders and at present the place is under the protection of Archaeological society of India, the door was locked and when we enquired the way inside we came to know that entry was banned into the temple (the so called minar) because of security reasons, but there were clear cut and significantly distinguishable features at the main door of the construction showing that it was once the main entrance of a Hindu temple probably of Shrinkhala Devi. There were ruins of temple infront of minar.
Shrinkala devi was supposed to be in West bengal, hoogly district.But as such there is no temple also.A story says that Sage Rishya Shringala has brought to her to shringeri in karnataka
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