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Names of 26 Ekadashi And Their Significance
Ekadashi (also spelled Ekadasi; Devnagari: एकादशी) is the eleventh day of the Hindu calendar, which occurs twice in a month; once in Krishna Paksha and once in Shukla Paksha. This day is dedicated to worshiping Lord Vishnu, one of the three major Hindu gods. Some Hindus also worship Lord Shiva on this day. There are a total of 24 (or 26 if Adhik Maas) Ekadashis in a Hindu year. Meaning of the Word Ekadashi: Ekadashi is a Sanskrit word that means “the eleventh”. The word for 11 is Ekadasha in Sanskrit. The Story of Ekadashi Vrata: Seeing Lord Vishnu in…
Children of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
It is a popular belief that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati have only three children, but actually, they have about 13 children per the different stories in Hindu books. The names of the daughters of Lord Shiva are Ashokasundari, Mansa Devi, Jyoti, Jaya, Vishhara, Shamliwari, Dotali, and Dev. The names of the sons of Lord Shiva are Kartikeya, Ganesha, Ayyappa, Andhaka, and Jalandhara. The Names of Children of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati: 1. Kartikeya: Lord Kartikeya is the eldest son of Lord Shiva. He is the Hindu god of war and is the knight of the army of gods.…
The 24 Avatars of Lord Vishnu
The names of 24 avatars of Lord Vishnu are Adi Purusha, Sanat Kumara, Varaha Avatar, Narada, Nara-Narayana, Kapila, Dattatreya, Yajna, Rishabha, Prithu, Matsya, Kurma, Dhanvantari, Mohini, Narasimha, Hayagriva, Vamana, Parashurama, Vyasa, Shree Rama, Balarama, Shree Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. The 24 Avatars of Lord Vishnu: 1. Adi Purusha: It is the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu that he took for the creation of the material universe. He expanded himself in the form of the universe to manifest all the ingredients for material creation. 2. Sanat Kumaras: These are the four mind-born sons of Lord Brahma. They are celibates and underwent…
Why Is Lord Brahma Not Worshipped?
It is not completely true that Lord Brahma is not worshipped. There are some temples in the world where he is worshipped. He is also worshipped at the start of some Hindu rituals in the form of a Kalasha. But yes, compared to the other gods, he is less worshipped. Why is Lord Brahma Not Worshipped? Most of the Hindus think that Lord Brahma is not worshipped because he married his daughter, Saraswati, but it is partially true. There are at least four stories behind why this one of the main gods of Hindus is not worshipped. 1. Goddess Saraswati…
Age of Brahma
The age of Brahma is 100 divine years, which equals about 311.04 trillion human years. Although Lord Brahma is one of the three chief Hindu gods, he is not immortal. To know the age of Lord Brahma in human years, one needs to understand the concepts of Kalpa, Chaturyuga, and Mahayuga. Who is Lord Brahma? In Hinduism, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, collectively known as Trimurti or Tridev, are the holy Hindu trinity. These are the three main Hindu gods, who control the universe’s creation, sustenance, and destruction respectively. They are the manifested forms of Brahman, the Supreme Being. These three…
Panjurli and Guliga – The Gods From Kantara
Panjurli is a local boar-faced deity worshipped in the southern region of India, especially in Karnataka and Kerala. It is a guardian deity, which protects the forest and the people living in it. Per some stories, he is the Varaha Avatar, the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He came from Tirupati to Tulunadu. People worship Panjurli to protect their lands and paddy fields and also for the well-being of family members. Panjurli Meaning: The name Panjurli in the Tulu language means “a wild boar offspring”. The word originated from “Panjida Kulre,” which means young wild boar in Tulu. Origin: Thousands…
27 Nakshatra Names with Meaning
The names of all 27 Nakshatras are Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshta, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. What is a Nakshatra? A Nakshatra or constellation is a group of stars in the night sky. There are 27 Nakshatras in Hindu astrology and astronomy. Nakshatra Names in English with Meaning and Associated Stars: Name Meaning Associated Star Ashwini The Horse Tamer β (beta) and γ (gamma) Aries constellations Bharani The Bearer 35, 39, and 41 Arietis Krittika…
Mohini Avatar – The Only Female Incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Mohini Avatar is the 13th incarnation of Lord Vishnu per the Bhagavat Purana. She was so beautiful that even Lord Shiva, who is known for his self-restraint, fell for her. It is the only female incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He took this avatar multiple times and saved gods, including Lord Shiva. She is the most beautiful woman in the whole universe and is unparalleled in her beauty. She is trained in many arts. Meaning of the Word Mohini: The meaning of the name Mohini in Sanskrit is “the one who is infatuating”. It is derived from the root verb “moha”…
Char Dham Names
Char (4) Dham names in India are Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath Puri, and Rameswaram (as defined by Adi Shankaracharya). Char Dham Yatra is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages in India. Hindus believe that visiting these four places helps achieve salvation, and every Hindu should do Char Dham Yatra at least once in a lifetime. What is Char Dham? Char means four in Hindi and some other Indian languages. Dham means a shrine, abode, or a holy place. Char Dham is a group of four holy shrines in India. Three of which are related to Lord Vishnu, and Rameswaram is…
Kala – The Time in Hinduism
In Hinduism, time is cyclical. Also, some stories in the Hindu texts prove that ancient Hindus were aware of the fact that time is different on different lokas (planets). In Sanskrit, time is called Kala, which also means death. Lord Yama is considered the god of death. Lord Shiva is called Mahakala, which means “Beyond the time”. How was the Time Created? This universe was born from Hiranyagarbha, the golden egg. Before Creation, there was no time. After trillions of years, this universe will cease to exist (Mahapralaya). Then there will be no time. After some time, the universe will…