Devotional Articles

INTRODUCTION :A gopuram is an entrance tower, and it is located at the entrance of the Hindu temples, and it also forms part of the temples. Kalasams would be found at the top of the gopuram.  The towering structure located towards the centre of the temple is the Vimanam. Temple gopuram is constructed as per the Vaastu shastra guide lines. Srirangam temple, Annamalaiyar temple and Srivilliputhur Andal Temple contain tallest gopurams. By seeing the view of the gopurams, we would get pleasantness in our mind, and bhakti on the almighty would flow from our heart. The ancient kings are t..

INTRODUCTION :Temple Vahanas would be found before the idol of the deities. Lord Nandikeswarar would be seated in a good looking posture, and he would keep on watching the idol of his divine master Lord Shiva, without even blinking his eyes. Similarly Lord Garuda also used to appear before the idol of Lord Vishnu. In Murugan temples, Mayura (Peacock) Vahana would be seen before the main idol of Lord Muruga, and similarly Mushika(Divine Mouse) would be seated before the shrine of Lord Ganesa.The Urchava Vahana Idol would be used during the procession of the idols. The Urchava deity would be sea..

LORD SURYA MANTRAJapaa kua Sankaasam – Kaasyapeyam Mahaath’ yuthimThamo’urim sarva Paapa ganam – Pranathosmi DhiwaakaramMeaning: One who looks like the Hibiscus flower, Son of Kashyapa, full of radiance,Foe of darkness and the one who dispels all sins, I prostrate that Surya.LORD CHANDRA MANTRADhadhi sanka Thushaaraabham – Ksheero Dhaarnava SambhavamNamaami sasinam Somam – Sambhor makuta BhooshanamMeaning: The one who has the hue of curd and icebergs, one who emerges from the milky ocean, Chandra who adorns Shiva, I prostrate that Chandra.LORD ANGARAKADharanee garbha Sambhootham – Vidhyuth kaa..

INTRODUCTION :Nijaguna Shivayogi (15th century AD) was a great saint and a devotional writer in the Kannada language. He was a follower of Lord Shiva, and he was the ruler of a small region in Mysore. His famous text Vivekachintamani, was written in a simple style and it was stolen the hearts of thousands of readers during his period.The holy text Vivekachintamani, contains astronomy, medicine and spirituality. He also wrote texts in praise of the great Shaivite saints, and he was highly appreciated for his notable works. His other works include: ⦁ Paramanubhava Bodhe⦁ Paramartha Gita&n..

INTRODUCTION : Ratnakaravarni was a 16th-century Kannada poet and writer. He is considered to be one of the best poets during his time, and he was popularised in Kannada literature during the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire. His popular work is about the story of the Jain Prince Bharata. He had suffered from some unknown disease, and due to that, till the end of his life he remained as a nervous and restless person.Ratnakaravarni had converted from Jainism to Veerashaivism and he wrote the Basavapurana, life history of the Kannada Saint-Poet Basavanna. He also wrote beautiful texts on Sha..

Narasimha Gayatri Mantra is very powerful, and by chanting this mantra, all of our worries and fears would come to an end. Lord Narasimha would protect us from dangers and heals our diseases and would give his helping hand during our urgent call.Narasimha Gayatri Mantra“Om Nrisimhaye vidmahe vajranakhaya dhimahi tan no simhah Prachodayat |Vajra nakhaya vidmahe tikshna damstraya dhimahi tan no narasimhah Prachodayat ||”Meaning : “Om let us be well aware of Nrisimha, the lightning-nailed. May the Lion god promote our thought and action, and Let us meditate on him who is known as the possess..

INTRODUCTION :Boro Maa (1918–2019) was a West Bengal spiritual saint. Her original name was Binapani Devi Thakur. She is believed to be an incarnation of Mata Parvati, and she is also called as universal mother by her devotees, and she was the head of the Organization Matua Mahasangha.  Boro Maa was born in 1918 in a village, in Bengal. In 1933, she had married to a pious young man, who was the great-grandson of Harichand Thakur, the founder of Matua Mahasangha. She was a great devotee of Lord Shiva, and used to regularly perform puja to the Shiva Lingam at the Shiva temple.After the deat..

Lord Varuna is one of the Vedic deities. He is the god of oceans, and also considered as the Lord of health and wealth. He is the master of the holy river goddesses like Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada and Godavari. Hence chanting of Varuna Gayatri would bring all kinds of goodness in our life and Lord Varuna would cures our water related diseases like Common cold, cough, fever, diabetes and kidney related diseases.Varuna Gayatri:Aum Jalbimbaye VidmaheNila Purushaye DhimahiTanno Varunah PrachodayatMeaning:Om, Let us meditate on the reflection of waterO person of ocean blue, give me higher intellectAnd ..

Bhakta Prahalada is the incarnation of Lord Shangu Karna, a divine attendant of Lord Brahma. He contains the features of Lord Brahma Deva. He contains great bhakti on Lord Vishnu, and due to that, he has attained all kinds of prosperities as a boon from Lord Narasimha. By chanting his mantra, we would get good health, wealth and all kinds of goodness in our life.MANTRA“Om Bhakta Prahaladaya Namaha”‘Om’ is an eternal, universal sound, the Brahman and it denotes the supreme spirit, also called as almighty.“Bhakta Prahaladaya means, our sincere prayers to the great Vishnu devotee Prahalad”“Nahama..

Bhakta Markandeya has won the death through his sincere devotion on Lord Shiva. He still looks young and it is believed that at present he is residing in the Maharishi Mandala and performing penance on Lord Shiva.By chanting his mantra, we would get good health and good memory power, and we would get a painless and fearless death.MANTRA“Om Bhakta Markandeya Namaha”‘Om’ is an eternal, universal sound, the Brahman and it denotes the supreme spirit, also called as almighty.“Bhakta Markandeya means, offering our sincere prayers to the great Shiva devotee Markandeya Maharishi”.“Nahama” means offeri..

Bhakta Dhuruva is the son of the king Uttanapada and Mata Suniti. Through his severe penance on Lord Vishnu, he has become a divine star in the sky, and he is controlling the entire Navagrahas and other stars through his supreme powers. By worshipping Dhuruva and by chanting his mantra, we would get good name, fame and wealth in this world, and we would get an opportunity to live in his Dhuruva Mandala after our death.MANTRA“Om Bhakta Dhuruvaya Namaha”‘Om’ is an eternal, universal sound, the Brahman and it denotes the supreme spirit, also called as almighty.“Bhakta Dhuruvaya means, offering ou..

Ashvin Kumaras are the twin sons of Lord Surya and Saranyu. They are the divine physicians, and by worshiping them, we would get relieved from all types of diseases, and we would get all kinds of prosperities in this earth. They are the Vedic deities, and are allowed to receive the oblations from fire sacrifices. They contain horse faces with human body with a handsome look, and they resemble Lord Hayagreeva in appearance.MANTRA:“Om Ashvini Kumaraya Namah”Meaning:‘Om’ is an eternal, universal sound, the Brahman and it denotes the supreme spirit, also called as almighty.Ashvini Kumaraya means t..

Lord Akasha is the sky god who helps us by giving rain and also gives us a chill atmosphere. He gives us a good feast for our eyes and by keenly watching the sky, all of our worries would come to an end. Pilots and people travelling in the air craft must worship him for their safe journey. By regularly chanting this mantra would protects us from heavy rain, thunderstorm, and natural disasters.Akasha Gayatri Mantra :-Om Akashaay cha VidhmaheNabho Devaay Dheemahi!Thanno Gaganam Prachodayaat Om!Meaning:Let us meditate on the Aether O God of the skies, give me higher intellect and let the Sky illu..

Agni Gayatri Mantra :-Om Mahajwalay Vidmahe Agni Madhyay Dhimahi |Tanno Agnih Prachodayat Om||Let me meditate on the great flame, Oh, God of fire, give me higher intellect, and let the Fire God illuminate my mind. Chanting the Agni Gayatri mantra helps to improve our family life and blesses us with a bright future. We have to continuously recite the Agni mantra for our well-being. Lord Agni would protect us from fire accidents, and cures our diseases like ulcers.SENT BYR.HARISHANKAR..