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Seven Lucky Gods of Japan












INTRO. The Shichifukujin 七福神 are an eclectic group of deities from Japan, India, and China. Only one is native to Japan (Ebisu) and Japan’s indigenous Shintō tradition. Three are from the Hindu-Buddhist pantheon of India (Daikokuten, Bishamonten, & Benzaiten) and three from Chinese Taoist-Buddhist traditions (Hotei, Jurōjin, & Fukurokuju). In Japan, they travel together on their treasure ship (Takarabune) and visit human ports on New Year’s Eve to dispense happiness to believers. Each deity existed independently before Japan’s “artificial” creation of the group. The origin of the group in unclear -- some say the Muromachi Era (1392-1568), others the 17th century. Today, images of the seven appear with great frequency in Japan. By the 19th century, most major cities had developed special pilgrimage circuits for the seven. These pilgrimages remain well trodden today, but many people now use cars, buses, and trains to move between the sites. Each deity is presented briefly below. Click any deity name for full textual reviews and photos. Why the number seven? 
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Dagda God







The Dagda was the father God of the Celts they called him the Good God because he protected their crops.  He was king of the Tuatha Dé Danann and ruled over Uisnech in Co. Meath.  He had a cauldron called the Undry which supplied unlimited food and was one of the magical items the Tuatha brought with them when they first landed on Ireland.  He also had a living oak harp called Uaithne which caused the seasons to change in their order and also played three types of music, the music of sorrow, the music of joy and the music of dreaming. 

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Shree Mahavir Swami 24th Jain Tirthankar


Shree Mahavir Swami 
24th Jain Tirthankar



During Bhagavan Parshvanatha time the feudal system of rule was prevailing in India. After he attained, Nirvana equality surfaced, and Vaishali became the capital of the federation of small republics. The King Siddharth and Queen Trishala Devi ruled the kingdom of Vaishali.
The Queen once dreamt about fourteen things in her dreams and augured the birth of a Tirthankara.
Usually, there are 72 auspicious dreams. 42 represents standard benefits, and 30 represents enormous advantages. 14 out of this 30 are extremely beneficial and confirms the birth of a Tirthankara. Lord Mahavira will become a Tirthankar as 12 Chakravarthi’s were already born.



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Shree ParshvaNath 23th Jain Tirthankar

Shree ParshvaNath 
23th Jain Tirthankar



Previous Birth

During the previous birth, Parshvanath was incarnated as Marubhuti. His father was Purohit Vishnubhuti living in the Potanpur city. Kamath was Marubhuti’s elder brother. Kamath was wicked and cruel. Hence Purohit always taught Marubhuti the value of human being and existence of life. Both Kamath and Marubhuti grew up and got married. Kamath seduced his brother’s wife, and Marubhuti complained his act to the king. The king sent away Kamath to the forest. Marubhuti felt guilty of his act and went to ask pardon from his brother. But Kamath being very cruel killed Marubhuti by hitting a stone on his head.

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Navagraha Stotra

Navagraha Stotra

Navagraha Stotras are believed to pacify the planets and protect the reciter from the evil effects of the planets. In Sanskrit, "Nava" means Nine and "Graha" means planet. Navagraha Stotras are therefore stotras for the nine planets. In Vedic Astrology, Moon, Rahu and Ketu are considered planets.

For the nine planets



aadityaaya somaaya maNgalaaya budhaaya cha |
guru shukra shanibhyashcha raahaveketave namaH ||
Salutations to the navagrahaas, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu.

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Maa Bhairavi Maa

Maa Bhairavi Maa



Bhairavi is the methods for the worship of Tripura-Bhairavi have been described in the blessed texts for the achievement of success above the physical request and all surrounding development.

Bhairavi who is also known as Kala-Bhairavi is the presiding goddess of this decaying-world. Her complexion is red similar the thousands of rising-sun, wears smooth clothes and has a garland of heads roughly her collar. Goddess Bhairavi lips are marked with blood.
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Shree Nemi Nath 22th Jain Tirthankar


Shree Nemi Nath 
22th Jain Tirthankar



Neminath was born as the eldest son of Hastinapur King Shrisen. King Shrisen named his son as Shankh. During one time many robbers and smugglers attacked people in Hastinapur. People expressed their concern to the King. King decided to send his son Shankh to save his subjects. He knew Shankh was wise and could handle any situation diplomatically. Shankh won over the head of the smugglers with his sensible plan and prevented any bloodshed. On his way back Shankh rescued a princess by name Yashomati from trouble and thus fall in love with her. They both got married. Both of them lived in Hastinapur very happily. Once, the feeling of love and attachment towards his wife bothered Shankh. He consulted a scholarly ascetic to seek clarification. The scholar said that Yashomati and Shankh are married in the last six births, and this is their seventh birth. They loved each other so intensely, and thus this association continues for many births. He also said that Shank would come to earth as a Tirthankara in his ninth birth and Yashomati as Rajomati. Both will attain Nirvana during that birth. Having got clarity Shankh lived his life and died as a King of Hastinapur.
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Maa Evrat, Jivrat, Jaya and Vijaya Maa



Evrat, Jivrat, Jaya & Vijaya Maa

The story comes from the legend of a new bride whose husband died on the wedding day and she sought the help of 4 Devis- Evrat Ma, Jivrat Ma, Jaya Ma and Dasha Ma to enliven him. In return she had to promise her children which the Matajis took but this caused her mother in law to brand her a witch. Eventually she had a daughter and all was revealed with her sons returned to her.
that this is done for your husband's long life and well being.
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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra


Introduction Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

The great mantra dedicated to Shiva as Mrityunjaya is found in the Rig Veda. It is called the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, the Great Death-Conquering mantra. It is a mantra that has many names and forms. It is called the Rudra mantra, referring to the furious aspect of Shiva; the Tryambakam mantra, alluding to Shiva's three eyes; and its is sometimes known as the Mrita-Sanjivini mantra because it is a component of the "life-restoring" practice given to the primordial sage Shukra after he had completed an exhausting period of austerity. The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is hailed by the sages as the heart of the Veda. Along with the Gayatri mantra it holds the highest place among the many mantras used for contemplation and meditation.
 

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Hanuman Mantra

Hanuman Mantra

MANOJAVAM
MAARUTATULYAVEGAM

JITENDRIYAM BUDDHIMATAAM
VARISTHAM,

VAATAATMAJAM
VAANARAYOOTHMUKHYAM

SRIRAMDOOTAM SARANAM
PRAPADHYE.
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Shree Nami Nath 21th Jain Tirthankar


Shree Nami Nath 
21th Jain Tirthankar




A Tirthankara is a person who attains a princely state. They get the credit for being a Tirthankara in recognition to their passionate sacred practices in different lifetimes. They indicate the eventual clean developed status of the soul. Due to the blessings obtained from God, they can support all human being to the cross the ocean of endless cycles of birth and death.
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Shree Munisuvrata Swami 20th Jain Thithankar


Shree Munisuvrata Swami 
20th Jain Tirthankar



Every soul descends into the womb of a woman and comes to the world as a child. Based on their previous birth karma they lead a life in their present incarnation. Likewise, a soul with Tirthankara Nam Karma comes to earth as a human being and attains Nirvana. These realized souls are also called a Jina. Jina means a person who has conquered material existence and achieved a state of bliss. Tirthankaras help all human beings to win over the worldly life and achieve Mukti.
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Haji Ali Darga Mumbai

 
Haji Ali Dargah is one of the most popular religious places in Mumbai, visited by people of all religions alike. Haji Ali Dargah is one of India’s most famous and prestigious landmarks situated about 500 yards from the Mumbai shoreline in the middle of the Arabian Sea off Lala Lajpatrai Marg.
 
The structure was erected on a set of high rising rocks and was given its present day shape in the early 19th century after the Trust was legally formed as an entity in 1916.
Haji Ali Dargah is the complex housing the tomb of the Muslim Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R.A.). Along with the tomb, there is also a Masjid at Haji Ali. This monument has been sentinel to the shores of Mumbai since a long time.
 
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Jain Chakreshwari Devi


Chakreshwari Devi


Chakreshwari Devi is divine guardian associated with the first Tirthankar Rishabhdev. Her carrier is ‘Garud’. We find a number of different types of her idols and statues. Some of them are of four hands, eight and twelve hands. She holds chakra in one hand, and garland, Vajra, sword, bow and Vard Mudra (sign of fearlessness).

 

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Jain Shree Padmavati Maa

Shree Padmavati Maa


Goddess Padmavati is divine guardian associated with Parsvanath. She is most respected Yakshini among all of the gods and goddesses. She is said to have protected Lord Parsvanath from the curses of Kamath and produced Lotus for him to sit over the surface of water. She holds Lotus, tiding rope in her right hand and fruit, Ankush in her left hands. Her carrier is Snake of Kurut Variety. 
 
 
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Shree Malli Nath 19th Jain Thithankar


Shree Malli Nath 
19th Jain Tirthankar



A Tirthankara is born on the earth as an individual being. They have attained a glorified state due to intense spiritual practices during their different lifetimes. Hence they signify as an ultimate soul.
Since they have achieved the greatest sacred purpose of human life, they offer support to others to cross the sea of Samsara bondage.
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7 jyothirlinga temples Kedharnath -

 

jyothirlinga temples Kedharnath

Among the twelve JyotirLingas of Bhagwan Shankara, the one at Kedarnath is located in the snow-covered area of the Himalayas. This JyotirLinga can be visited only during six months in a year. From the month of Vaisakha to Ashwin (Ashwiyaja) is the time when pilgrims can make the journey to this. The rest of the year it is too cold and the Himalayas are covered in snow. Therefore, the Kedarnath temple remains closed for pilgrims.
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MAHALAKSHMI DEVI Kolhapur (Maharastra)

MAHALAKSHMI DEVI Kolhapur (Maharastra)

Kolhapur is located in Kolhapur district and is well connected with Pune, 240 km north. It is on the national highway between Bangalore and Pune. It is situated on the banks of the Panchganga river and is full of ancient temples and shrines. Goddess Mahalakshmi resides in Kolhapur, and is been a famous holy place right from ancient times pilgrims from far and near have continued to flock here in their thousands year after year. So great was indeed its repute that it was known as ’Dakshin Kashi,’ the Kashi of the south.

The four Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra are Tuljapur enshrining Bhavani, Kolhapur enshrining Mahalakshmi, Mahur enshrining Mahamaya Renukaand Saptshringi enshrining Jagadamba.

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BHRAMARAMBHA DEVI

BHRAMARAMBHA DEVI, Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh)

The main temple of Bramarambha devi , first of Asthadasa maha sakthi peethas is with well sculptures. You can hear butterfly’s sound(Bhrama means butterfly) in the back side of the main temple. Devotes are not allowed inside the temple where as in the Mallikarjuna swamy temple.

Shaila Mallikarjuna’s holy place is located on the banks of River Krishna. Here River Krishna is in the form of Patalaganga (underground spring). Lakhs of devotees take a holy dip here and then go for the Darshan of the JyotirLinga.
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JOGULAMBA DEVI, Alampur(Andhra Pradesh)

Jogulamba Devi temple at Alampur, one of the 51 Sakti peethams in Indian sub-continent, including Sankari Devi temple in Sri Lanka, has been reconstructed after 615 years. According to historical sources, the temple was razed to the ground during Muslim invasion in 1390 AD. The local people put up a fierce resistance and killed the invaders and moved the main idol to the nearby Balabrahmeswara temple. Since then, the idol had been worshipped in the secluded place in the temple.
 The Chalukyas of Badami, mainly by the initiative of Pulakesin-II put up a number of temples in and around Alampur in the 7th and 8th centuries.
At Alampur alone, Chalukyas built nine temples devoted to Navabrahmeswara and Jogulamba. Of them, eight magnificent temples of Navabrahmeswara survived but the temple of Tarakabrahma could not be traced.
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CHAMUNDESHWARI DEVI

CHAMUNDESHWARI DEVI, Mysore (Karnataka)

Mysore was ruled by the demon-king Mahishasura, he was a buffalo-headed monster. For this reason, came the name of this place - Mahishuru, the town of demon Mahisha. Hearing to the prayers of Gods and Goddess to save them from the monster, Goddess Parvathi, (consort of Lord Siva), took birth as Chamundeshwari and killed the monster. After killing the demon, the Goddess resided atop the Chamundi Hills, where she is worshiped with reverence and devotion. The goddess is also called Mahishasura Mardini meaning She who slew Mahishasura.




About the Temple : The Chamundi temple has always been patronised by the rulers of Mysore. In 1659 Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar built 1,000 steps and big Nandi, Lord Shiva's Bull. This gigantic Nandi is likely one of the largest within India, 16 ft. (4.8 meters) tall in the front and 25 ft. (7.5 meters) in length. The magnificent pendent bells around its neckline are exquisite. Nandi as well as the temple beside it can be found at the 700th step of the Chamundi Hill.
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KAMAKSHI DEVI, Kanchi, Tamil nadu 51 Shakti peethas

KAMAKSHI DEVI, Kanchi (Tamil nadu)


 


The town of Kanchi was the capital of the ancient Pallavas. The Kailasanathar temple here is one of the grand Pallava monuments. The Kamakshi Amman temple at Kanchipuram is an ancient one and is associated with Aadi Sankaracharya of the 1st millennium CE. The Tamil saying Kanchi Kamakshi, Madurai Meenakshi and Kaasi Visalakshi illustrates the importance of the Shakthi shrine that it is.
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Jain Dharnendra Dev

Jain Dharnendra Dev


Once a person named Kamath, who pursued severe penanaces, was under going, "Panchagni Penance" Prince Parshwanath reached there. There was fore all over the flames reached the sky.
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Jain Saraswati Maa Devi

Jain Saraswati Maa Devi




With Her grace, the mute, it is believed, have been able to speak and people have been blessed with the ability to write or compose poems. Musicians sing here and many even choose to perform here first. Instrumentalists have puja performed for their instruments here. Apart from art and culture, Goddess Saraswati also showers Her blessings for the education of children.
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Jain Ambika devi

Jain Ambika Devi


Ambika is the divine guardian associated with the twenty-second tirthankar Lord Nemimath. Her other names are Amba, Ambini, Kushmandi and Kodandi. Her carrier is a lion. She is of golden complexion and has four arms. By worshipping her, one gets all desires fulfilled. All obstacles are removed and Riddhi-Siddhi is achieved.

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Ghantakaran Veer (Mahavir) ji

Jain Ghantakaran Veer (Mahavir) ji




This deity is worshipped for protection and driving away the evil influence created by lower types of negative energy. His arrow indicates penetration of evil forces. The bow gives forceful momentum to the arrow. His symbol is the bell which resounds to create auspicious sounds in the atmosphere.
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Manibhadra Veer ji

Manibhadra Veer ji







Manibhadra was a great king who was devoted to the Jain religion and doctrines. He had enormous wealth and was also very fond of thirty-six muscial instruments. Later, Acharya Hem Vimal Suri named him as Kshetrapal because of his tremendous devotion.
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Shukra Dev

Shukra Dev



Lord Shukra is also known as Shukracharya. Sukra is described variously mounted on a camel, horse or crocodile. He holds a stick, beads and a lotus and sometimes a bow and arrow. The planets Mercury and Saturn are considered friendly to Shukra, the Sun and Moon are hostile and Jupiter and the rest are considered neutral. In astrology Shukra represents artistic talents, the quality of the body and material life, wealth, the opposite sex, pleasure and reproduction, feminine qualities and music and dance. In Vedic astrology, there is a dasha or planetary period known as Shukra Dasha which remains active in a person's horoscope for 20 years, this is the longest dasha among all planets. His color is white, metal is silver and gemstone is diamond. His direction is south-east, season is spring and element is water.
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6 Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple -gujarat

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple




Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Pandavas came here during their Vanvas (life in forests) build a hermitage for themselves. Their cows used to go to the same river bank to drink water. After drinking wate, milk used to automatically flow into the river as if the cows were offering to the river. One day Bhima saw this miraculous event. He promptly told Dharmaraja about the same. Then Dharmaraja said, “Surely, some great God must be living in this river”. Then the Pandavas started removing the water from te river. The middle part of the river was so hot that the water there was boiling.
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5 Vaidhyanath jyothirlinga temple - maharashtra

Vaidhyanath jyothirlinga

 


Location of Vaidyanath Temple

If one is to draw a line between Kanyakumari and Ujjain, Parali village can be clearly seen on that line. This village is located on the slopes of Meru or Naganarayana Mountain. Parali is an ancient village located near three rivers, Brahma, Venu and Saraswati, because of the presence of one of the twelve JyotirLingas of Shankara, it has become famous. This village is also known as Kantipur, Madhyarekha Vaijayanti or Jayanti. It is 26 kilometers from Ambejogai in the Beed district.
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