Just one word describes this ancient Lepakshi temple also known as Sri Veerbhadra temple – awesome!! Lepakshi is a small village located in Ananthpur district of Andhra Pradesh. But it is on Karnataka and Aandra Pradesh border and is approx 140Kms from Bangalore city center. It’s very prominently placed in …
If you are in Bangalore you are not unaware of Nandi Hills.
Nandi Hills is probably the most visit tourist places near Bangalore and offer a beautiful view of the city from the top. But Nandi hills region is also famous for two very old and important temples.
One of them is called as Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple which is at the bottom of the hill, while the other one is called as Yoga Nandeeshwara , which is at the top of the hill.
These two temples are some of the very famous temples near Bangalore
Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple as mentioned before is a very old temple dedicated to lord Shiva at the foot of Nandi hills.
This is one of the oldest temples of Karnatka and is more than a 1000 years old.
The temple premise is huge and has 3 main temples –
Arunachaleswara,
Uma Maheshwara and
Bhoga Nandeeshwara.
The temple premises is actually very big with a huge lawn in front of temple and hence it is very good place for kids as well. Then can run around and have some good time.
But the temple is very old and beautiful and one should visit this temple, if you are planning for a trip to Nandi Hills.
Yoga Nandeeshwara temple is situated at the top of Nandi Hills. As I have mentioned before, out of the 2 temples, Bhoga and Yoga Nandeeshwara, this is the second one located at the top of the hill.
This is another very old and beautiful temple of Lord Shiva and one of the oldest temples in the region.
The temple was built by cholas.
The temple is supposed to be more than 1000 years old. The presiding deity of this temple is lord shiva.
So friends, I hope that you liked this information – Temples in Chikkaballapur ( Temples near Bangalore ). This place is not very far from Bangalore and very well connected to all parts of Bangalore city.
Hope you are able to find some time and visit these beautiful temples which are also historically significant temples.
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Kanchipuram also known as the temple city of Tamilnadu is known for thousand of temples which exists in this city. Kanchipuram temples are famous across the world and this temple town is one of the most visited temple towns.
Kanchipuram is one of the most ancient city of Tamil Nadu and India and its history dates back to 2nd Century BCE.
so friends, let us look at the some famous Kanchipuram temples of the he temple town Kanchipuram!
Kanchipuram – One of the Sapta Puri Cities
Kanchipuram is also one of the Sapta Puri cities of India. Cities which are considered to be so holy that visiting them provides path to moksha. These are Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Ujjain and Dwarka.
Such is the importance of Kanchipuram. As par Garuda Puran this is a place to attain moksha!
What does the name Kanchipuram signifies
Kanchipuram is a tamil word, which means a place where Lord Vishnu is worshipped. Lord Varadharaja Perumal Temple is where Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Lord Varadharaja and is one of the most famous temples of Kanchipuram.
In sanskrit Kanci means girdle and it is said that the city is like a girdle to the earth.
Kanchipuram temples – Famous temple of Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram is a famous temple town, but let us look at some of the most famous temples of Kanchipuram
Shri Varadharaja Perumal Temple
One of the most famous Kanchipuram temples, Shri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, also called as Hastagiri or Attiyuran is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
It is located in a suburb of Kanchipuram known as the Vishnu Kanchi which has many famous Vishnu temples.
It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu. The temple along with Ekambareswarar Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram is popularly known as Mumurtivasam Kanchipuram
Sri Varadaraja Perumal temple is known as: ‘Perumal Koil’.
This is one of the most sacred places for Vaishnavites. The fourth of the Divya Desams that completes this series is Melukote–which is known as Thirunarayanapuram.
Vaishnavites believe that visiting all four places without a break will guarantee one a place in paramapadam.
Shri Ekambareswarar Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple is temple dedicated to shiva and is the largest temple in city.
Located in the main town (city center) this temple is very important to the shivaities and also is one of the temple associated with the five element the panch bhota stalams and signifies earth (Prithvi Lingam)
Adi Sankara is closely associated with this temple and is believed to have established the Kanchi math after this temple
Interestingly, it was built in the 8th century by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II, who also built the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.
The main shrine has a 16 sided Shivalinga in black granite stone deified in the sanctum sanctorum. Within the walls of the main shrine there is main pedestal with very elegantly carved images of gods. Nandi as in all Shiva temples is giving guard to the deity.
On each face of the outer walls of the main shrine there are many carvings of deities.
It’s said that a secret tunnel, built by the kings, was used as an escape route & is still visible..
This is an ASI protected monument and a must visit temple if you are in Kanchi.
Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple
Another very very important center for worship in Kanchipuram, the temple is dedicated to Ma Parvathi and is worshiped here as Kamakshi Amman. There is three major Kamakshi temples, one in Madurai , the Meenakshi temple, the other one as Akhilandeshwari temple in Thieuvanakaval and this one. The temple was built during Pallavas period.
Ma Kamaskhi Amman is seated in padmasana position in this temple which signifies peace and prosperity. This is the only Shakti temple is Kanchipuram. Spread over an area of around 5 acres, this temple is magnificent and must visit if you are in the city.
Another very old Shiva temple in Kanchipuram built during the times of Pallavas.
It is a small temple but with nice carvings dating back to Pallava period.
Very near to bus stand is often missed, but should be on your list if you are visiting the city.
The main deity here is Sri Muktheeswarar and Goddess Sri Dharmasamvardhani Ambaal.
It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
Sri Kumarakottam Temple
Another very famous temple in the city, dedicated to Muruga. This temple is located on main Raja Street and is between the Ekambareswarar temple and Kamakshi Amman temple.
So the temple located to Lord Murga, who is son of Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati is located between the two temples, the Ekambareswarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Kamakshi Amman temple dedicated to Ma Parvathi. .
This temple is one of the major temples of city and an important religious destination.
Shri Chitragupta Swamy Temple
There are not many temples dedicated to Shri Chitragupta. The patron deity of all Kayasthas in India. The Sri Chitragupta Swamy Temple in Kanchipuram is one of them.
A very small but beautiful temple, maintained by ASI, this temple should be on your list if you are visiting the city. One of the must visit temples for all Kayasthas.
This is one of the few temples in Kanchipuram which was buitl during Cholas period.
Shri Ashtabujakaram temple
Another important temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is believed to be built during the period of Pallavas. Located in the area of Vishnu Kanchi, the same place where Shri Varadaraja Perumal Temple is located. It is a small temple but a prominent Vishnu temple of the area.
The city is also popular as an important center for Buddhism and Jainism.
The original set of the Jina Kanchi institution Mutt was in Kanchipuram. There is twin jain temple in kanchipuram which is maintained by Tamil Nadu archaeological department. Trilokyanatha Temple is one such temple built during Pallavas time.
Buddhists institutions from Kanchipuram were instrumental in spreading Theravada Buddhism to the Mon people of Myanmar and Thailand
There is a lot to write about Kanchipuram. This place is one of the most important places for Hindus and is dotted with thousands of temples. The temples we have listed out are one of the most important ones if you are visiting the town.
Never miss an opportunity to visit Kanchipuram if you are visiting Tamilnadu. October to February is an ideal time to visit.
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Mahalakshmi or Ma Lakshmi is the goddess of good fortune i.e health, wealth and prosperity. She is worshipped for a good health, as well as for the husband’s health and long life. Varamahalakshmi festival is an important festival to celebrate Ma Lakshmi. Today let us know more about Varamahalakshmi festival and Varamahalakshmi vrat (Varamahalakshmi vratam).
Varamahalakshmi vrat ( Varalakshmi Vratam ) which falls before Shravanamas full moon day is very important festival for hindu celebrated specifically in south part of India.
This festival is celebrated by married woman. It is said that worshipping Ma Lakshmi today is equivalent to worshipping the Astalakshmi ( 8 forms of Ma Lakshmi)–
Goddesses of Wealth(Shri),
Goddess Earth(Bhu),
Goddess of Learning(Saraswati),
Goddess of Love(Priti),
Goddess of Fame(Kirti),
Goddess of Peace(Shanti),
Goddess of Pleasure(Tushti)
Goddess of Strength(Pushti).
Varalakshmi Vratam 2020: Date and puja timings
This year , 2020, the Varamahalakshmi vrat (Varamahalakshmi vratam) is being celebrated on Friday, July 31,
Muhurat for Varamahalakshmi Vrat 2020
The Simha Lagna puja muhurat will be from 06:59 am to 09:17 am. (Duration of this muhurat being 2 hrs and 17 mins)
The Vrishchika Lagna puja muhurat will be from 01:53 pm to 04:11 pm (Duration being 02 hours 19 mins)
The Kumbha Lagna puja muhurat will be from 07:57 pm to 09:25 pm (Duration being 01 hour and 27 mins)
The Vrishabha Lagna puja muhurat will be from 12:25 am to 02:21 am Aug 01, 2020 ( Duration being 1 hours and 56 mins)
Process of Varamahalakshmi vrat (Varamahalakshmi vratam).
The Varamahalakshmi vratam is as follows.
Early in the morning women after taking bath should make a rangoli on the place where the Kalash will be placed.
Fill the sacred kalasha with rice and top it with fresh mango leaves a coconut and cloth which is placed on the the top of the kalash to cover the coconut
Invoke the goddess by decorating the Kalash with flowers , jewellery, fruits, dry fruits, fresh grains, sweets and other savouries.
You can also place coins, or rupee notes or make a garland of notes.
Any auspicious festival should be started with worship to Lord Ganesh . Make a small cone shaped Ganesha using turmeric powder (also called as Manjal pillayar).
Sothe pooja starts with the beginning of pooja to Lord Ganesha. Then the main worship of Varalakshmi begins. The raksha ( red and orange thread) is worshiped for a second time and tied to the right hand of the woman.
Avahanam and Anga Pooja
Finish Ganesha pooja first and then take some flowers and akshat in hand and chant the Avahanam slokha.
Then offer the flowers and akshat to kalasha and invite Ma Lakshmi to your
After above is done, chant Lakshmi Ashtothram(108) by offering flowers to the kalash.
Lord Narayana, that is Lord Vishnu or Lord Hari , the husband of Lakshmi, an embodiment of Shuddha Sattwa, and the preserver of the world. He is also called the Ashta Lakshmi Padhi ( The 8 forms of Ma Lakshmi )
Adi (Protector) Lakshmi, Dhana (Wealth) Lakshmi, Dhanya (Food and Grains) Lakshmi, Vijaya (Victory) Lakshmi, Vidhya (Knowledge) Lakshmi, Santana (Offsprings) Lakshmi, Dhairya (Bravery and Strength) Lakshmi, Soubhagya (Sumangali- Long life of husband) Lakshmi. All becomes the embodiment of an ideal woman.
Legend of Varamahalakshmi vrat (Varamahalakshmi vratam)
The importance of the Varalakshmi Vrat was narrated by Lord Shiva to Ma Parvathi. The mention of which can be found in Skanda Purana. Those who perform this Vrat and Pooja are blessed with Dhana (food), Dhanya (food), Aayu (Long life), Aarogya (health), Aishwarya (wealth), Santanana (progeny) and Soubhagya (long life of husband).
According to the legend, long time ago a lady named Charumath lived in the Maratha kingdom. She was a very pious lady.
She took good care of her family , respected her in-laws, loving and cared for her husband and children. One day she dreamt about Goddess Lakshmi asking her to perform the pooja. She, with the consent of her family, performed this Vrata. She also told about this to other ladies.
She was blessed by Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, and with this Vrat, it is said that one can find peace and prosperity in life.
This festival is mostly celebrated in South India and savouries like obattu, kosumbari, puliyogare, huli anna, hesaru bele payasa are made on this festival.
In the evening women visit other houses and exchange sweets and offerings.
How to do simple Varalakshmi Pooja
Many a times people are not very much aware of the detailed process of doing this pooja and may be interested in knowing if the pooja can be done in a simple way.
For doing a simple pooja, light the lamp and keep some neivedyam and do the pooja by chanting Mahalakshmi Ashtothram.
There is no hard and fast rule of performing this pooja. If you pray to goddess from the bottom of your heart you will be blessed. Invoke Ma Lakshmi by chanting Mahalakshmi Ashtothram.
So on this auspicious day, let us all pray to Goddess Vara Mahalakshmi to bless us with peace,health & wealth.
So friends, Goddess Lakshmi is one of the prime goddesses for us Hindus.
There are many temples dedicated to various forms of Ma Lakshmi in India. She is worshipped in different forms and incarnations all over the country.
Goddess Lakshmi is known as the goddess of wealth, people worship her for the wealth and prosperity.
Let is look at some prominent Ma Lakshmi Temples
What are some famous Lakshmi temples in India
Some famous Lakshmi temples in India and seek her blessings.
Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple – #1
One of the most important temples of Ma Lakshmi in India. The temple is dedicated to the Ma Lakshmi, and her eight devine forms ( also called as the Ashtalakshmi ) , the goddess of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.
The Ashtalakshmi Kovil temple, lies on the shorelines near the Elliot’s beach, in Chennai, India. The sanctorums are depicted on a multi-tier complex.
Ashtalakshmi Temple is open: Sun – Sat 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Address: elliots beach, 6/21 paindi Amman Kovil, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090
Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Devi Temple #2
The Lakshmi Devi temple is located in Doddagaddavalli. ( Doddagaddavalli is a village in Hassan District of Karnataka ). It is located 16 km from the capital , the Hassan city center and lies on the Hassan – Belur highway.
The Lakshmi Devi temple, was built by the Hoysala Empire King Vishnuvardhana in 1114 C.E. It is a very ancient temple and is of prime important, historically and religiously.
Entry Fee : No entry fee , Timings : 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Mahalaxmi Temple in Mumbai – #3
One of the most popular pilgrimage places in Mumbai and attracts pilgrims from across the country year round.
Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temple in Mumbai. It is located on the northern foot of Malabar Hills at Bhulabhai Desai Road in Breach Candy. The temple is dedicated to three dieties Laxmi, Kali and saraswati.
But the presiding deity here is Goddes Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth. Everyday a large number of devotees visit this temple with lots of expectations. They believe that the Ma Mahalaxmi will take care of them and fulfills their wishes.
The temple is also famous for being one of the six places of the Shakti, where according to Hindu mythology, one can get achieve fulfilment from desire as well as salvation from it.
Navratri’ festival is a special and is celebrated in a big way in the Mahalakshmi temple. During these nine days the temple decorated with lighting and flowers.
A lesser known legend about this temple is that the idol of Ma Lakshmi is a ‘swayambhu‘ – that is one who has not been carved out but has appeared on stone by herself. The only way we can get a glimpse of her is to visit the temple around 9:30pm. During this time the original idols are open for darshan for about 15 to 20 minutes before the temple closes. The temple opens again at 6:00 am, directly with the morning abhisekham , after which the idols are covered and opens again forthe first Aarti. The original idol, being a ‘swayambhu’, is not carved, but an imprint on stone, and is covered with sindoor.
The temple is 1 km from Mahalakshmi railway station in Mumbai. There are two more temples, Tryambakeshwar temple and Mahadev dhakleshwar temple nearby which you can visit as well.
Laxminarayan refers to Vishnu, the preserver and is also known as Narayan. When he is with his consort Lakshmi, he is referred to as Shri LaxmiNarayan.
Address: Mandir Marg, near Gole Market, Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Golden Temple Vellore – #5
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Ma Lakshmi, this temple complex is inside the Sripuram spiritual park, situated at the foot of a small range of green hills at Thirumalaikodi Vellore in Tamil Nadu, India.
GirjaBandh Hanuman Temple – एक अनोखा मंदिर जहाँ भगवान हनुमान स्त्री रूप में विराजमान है – A Unique Lord Hanuman Temple – हमारे देश में हनुमान जी के कई प्रसिद मंदिर हैं लेकिन आज जिस मंदिर की बात करेने जा रहे है वोह थोड़ा अलग है। शायद अपने इस मंदिर के बारे में जरूर सुना होगा। वैसे तो हनुमान जी बाल ब्रह्मचारी हैं लेकिन छत्तीसगढ़ के इस मंदिर में हनुमान जी की पूजा एक स्त्री के रूप में होती है। जी हाँ एक ऎसा अनोखा मंदिर जहाँ भगवान हनुमान स्त्री रूप में विराजमान है.
There are many famous Hanuman Temple in India. But the temple we are talking about today is a bit different. It is very unique temple because here Lord Hanuman is worshiped in female form.
Where is GirjaBandh Hanuman Temple
यह मंदिर छत्तीसगढ़ के बिलासपुर शहर से लगभग 25 किलोमीटर दूर रतनपुर जिले में स्थित है। इस मंदिर में हनुमान जी को पुरुष नहीं बल्कि स्त्री के रूप में पूजा जाता है। इस अनोखे मंदिर की स्थापना के पीछे की पौराणिक कथा भी काफी दिलचस्प है।
This unique temple is located in Girjabandh, Ratnakar district of Chattisgarh. This temple is around 25 Kms from Bilaspur. This unique temple has a very interesting story.
यहाँ भगवन पवपुत्र हनुमान जी स्त्री रूप में पूजे जाते हैं यहाँ उनका दिव्य रूप भी बहुत मनोहर हें रतनपुर के गिरजाबांध में मौजूद इस मंदिर में ‘देवी’ हनुमान की मूर्ति है। इस मंदिर के प्रति लोगों में काफी आस्था है। ऐसा माना जाता है कि जो कोई भी यहां पूजा अर्चना करता है, उसकी मनोकामना पूरी होती है।
Lord Hanuman is worshiped here in female form. People have a lot of faith in this temple and it is said that people who worship here, all their washes gets fulfilled.
Legend Behind GirjaBandh Hanuman Temple
इतिहासकारो की माने तो ये मंदिर १० हजार साल पुराना माना जाता हैं। कहा जाता है कि मंदिर का निर्माण “पृथ्वी देवजू ” नाम के राजा ने कराया था। राजा पृथ्वी देवजू हनुमान जी के बहुत बड़े भक्त थे औऱ उन्होंने कई सालों तक रतनपुर पर शासन किया था। माना जाता है कि वह कुष्ठ रोग से पीड़ित थे।
It is said that this temple is more that 10,000 years old and was established by the king named “Prithvi Devju”. King Prithvi Devju was a great devotee of Hanuman and he ruled Ratanpur for many years. He is believed to have suffered from leprosy.
इस मंदिर जुड़ी एकक पौराणिक कथा है एक रात देवजू राजा के सपने में भगवान ने दर्शन दिए और कहा की यहाँ मंदिर बनाओ जब मंदिर का निर्माण पूरा होने वाला था तब भगवान ने फिर दरसन दिए और कहा की महामाया कुंड से मूर्ति निकाल कर मंदिर में स्थापित करो ।
There is a mythology related to this temple. One night, in the dream of Devju Raja, God appeared and said that build the temple , when the construction of the temple was about to be completed, then the Lord again gave Darsan and said to remove the idol from Mahamaya Kund and install it in the temple.
राजा ने प्रभु के आगया का पालन किया जब प्रभु की मूर्ति निकाली तो वह बहुत आश्चर्य में पढ़ गए की हनुमान जी ये दिवय मूर्ति स्त्री रूप में थी फिर महामाया कुंड से निकली मूर्ति को पूरे विधि विधान से मंदिर में स्थापित किया गया। मूर्ति स्थापना के बाद राजा की बीमारी पूरी तरह से ठीक हो गई।
The king obeyed . But, when he took out the idol of the Lord, he was in great surprise that the divine idol of Lord Hanuman was in female form. After the idol installation, the king’s illness was completely cured.
Best time to visit GirjaBandh Hanuman Temple
रतनपुर में काफी ज्यादा गर्मी पड़ती है, इसलिए सर्दियों के दौरान आप यहां की यात्रा करना ज्यादा बेहतर रहता है । इस जगह की यात्रा करने का सबसे अच्छा समय अक्टूबर और मार्च के बीच है।
It is better to visit GirjaBandh Hanuman Temple during winter. The best time to visit this place is between October and March. Summers are very hot and is difficult to walk in sun.
How to reach Shri Girjabandh Hanuman Temple
आप रतनपुर बेहद आसानी से पहुंच सकते हैं।
यहां से सबसे निकटतम हवाई अड्डा रायपुर का स्वामी विवेकानंद एयरपोर्ट है, जो कि यहां से लगभग 140 किमी दूर है।
यहां से बिलासपुर के लिए सीधी टैक्सी और बस सेवा उपलब्ध है। वहां से आप रतनपुर के लिए कैब ले सकते हैं।
रतनपुर पहुँचने के लिए हवाई अड्डे से लगभग पाँच घंटे लगेंगे। बिलासपुर जंक्शन रेलवे स्टेशन निकटतम रेलवे स्टेशन है, जो रतनपुर से २५ km दूर है। स्टेशन के बाहर से कैब और बसें मिल जाती हैं।
You can reach Ratanpur very easily.
The nearest airport from here is Swami Vivekananda Airport of Raipur, which is about 140 km from here. Direct taxis and bus services are available from here to Bilaspur.
From there you can take a cab to Ratanpur. It will take about five hours from the airport to reach Ratanpur.
Bilaspur Junction railway station is the nearest railway station, serving Ratanpur (25 km away). Cabs and buses are available from outside the station.
Shri Durga Aarti : For all the devotees for Ma Durga, friends find below Ma Durga Aarti – Jai Ambe Gauri.
Ma Durga, the reincarnation of ‘Shakti’. Also known by many other names like – Ma Parvati, Ma Ambe. Every year 2 times during navaratri, Ma Durga’s 9 different forms are worshipped. For all the devotees of Ma Durga, please find below Shri Durga Aarti both in Hindi and English Script.
Jai Ambe Gauri – Maa Durga ji ki Aarti
जय अम्बे गौरी मैया जय श्यामा गौरी । तुमको निशिदिन ध्यावत हरि ब्रह्मा शिव री ॥टेक॥
Jai ambe gauri, mayya jai shyama gauri Tumko nish-din dhyavat, hari brahma shivji Jai ambe gauri
मांग सिंदूर बिराजत टीको मृगमद को । उज्ज्वल से दोउ नैना चंद्रबदन नीको ॥जय अम्बे गौरी॥
Maang sindoor virajat, tiko mrig-mad ko Ujjwal se dou naina, chandra vadan niko ॥ Jai ambe gauri ॥
कनक समान कलेवर रक्ताम्बर राजै। रक्तपुष्प गल माला कंठन पर साजै ॥जय अम्बे गौरी॥
Kanak samaan kalewar, raktaambar raaje Rakt pushp gal-mala, kanthan par saaje ॥ Jai ambe gauri ॥
For all the devotees of Ma Durga, please find below Shri Durga Chalisa in hindi – श्री दुर्गा चालीसा . It said that those who worship and recite this chalisa daily are blessed by Ma Durga.
शरणागत रक्षा करें , भक्त रहे निःशंक , मै आया तेरी शरण में माता लीजे अंक
|| जय दुर्गा मइया ||
Friends, Shri Durga Chalisa , श्री दुर्गा चालीसा is a very powerful way to start your day. Do recite Shri Durga Chalisa daily and seek Ma Durgas blessings.
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Ma Durga Kavach in Hindi – जय माता की दोस्तों। माँ दुर्गा के भक्तों को माँ दुर्गा के कवच का महत्व बताने की जरूरत नहीं है। यह कवच से माँ दुर्गा की स्तुति करने से मन के सरे डर खत्म हो जाते है। यह कवच आपके और आपके परिवार को सुरक्षा प्रदान करना है। अगर आप Durga Kavach hindi text खोज रहे हैं तो हम नीचे Ma Durga Kavach का हिंदी में पाठ दे रहे हैं जिसे आप डाउनलोड भी कर सकते हैं।
माँ दुर्गा कवच – Ma Durga Kavach ( In Hindi – )
॥अथ श्री देव्याः कवचम्॥
॥जय माता की ॥
ऋषि मार्कंड़य ने पूछा जभी ! दया करके ब्रह्माजी बोले तभी !! के जो गुप्त मंत्र है संसार में ! हैं सब शक्तियां जिसके अधिकार में !! हर इक का कर सकता जो उपकार है ! जिसे जपने से बेडा ही पार है !! पवित्र कवच दुर्गा बलशाली का ! जो हर काम पूरे करे सवाल का !! सुनो मार्कंड़य मैं समझाता हूँ ! मैं नवदुर्गा के नाम बतलाता हूँ !! कवच की मैं सुन्दर चोपाई बना ! जो अत्यंत हैं गुप्त देयुं बता !! नव दुर्गा का कवच यह, पढे जो मन चित लाये ! उस पे किसी प्रकार का, कभी कष्ट न आये !! कहो जय जय जय महारानी की ! जय दुर्गा अष्ट भवानी की !! पहली शैलपुत्री कहलावे ! दूसरी ब्रह्मचरिणी मन भावे !! तीसरी चंद्रघंटा शुभ नाम ! चौथी कुश्मांड़ा सुखधाम !! पांचवी देवी अस्कंद माता ! छटी कात्यायनी विख्याता !! सातवी कालरात्रि महामाया ! आठवी महागौरी जग जाया !! नौवी सिद्धिरात्रि जग जाने ! नव दुर्गा के नाम बखाने !! महासंकट में बन में रण में ! रुप होई उपजे निज तन में !! महाविपत्ति में व्योवहार में ! मान चाहे जो राज दरबार में !! शक्ति कवच को सुने सुनाये ! मन कामना सिद्धी नर पाए !! चामुंडा है प्रेत पर, वैष्णवी गरुड़ सवार ! बैल चढी महेश्वरी, हाथ लिए हथियार !! कहो जय जय जय महारानी की ! जय दुर्गा अष्ट भवानी की !! हंस सवारी वारही की ! मोर चढी दुर्गा कुमारी !! लक्ष्मी देवी कमल असीना ! ब्रह्मी हंस चढी ले वीणा !! ईश्वरी सदा बैल सवारी ! भक्तन की करती रखवारी !! शंख चक्र शक्ति त्रिशुला ! हल मूसल कर कमल के फ़ूला !! दैत्य नाश करने के कारन ! रुप अनेक किन्हें धारण !! बार बार मैं सीस नवाऊं ! जगदम्बे के गुण को गाऊँ !! कष्ट निवारण बलशाली माँ ! दुष्ट संहारण महाकाली माँ !! कोटी कोटी माता प्रणाम ! पूरण की जो मेरे काम !! दया करो बलशालिनी, दास के कष्ट मिटाओ ! चमन की रक्षा को सदा, सिंह चढी माँ आओ !! कहो जय जय जय महारानी की ! जय दुर्गा अष्ट भवानी की !! अग्नि से अग्नि देवता ! पूरब दिशा में येंदरी !! दक्षिण में वाराही मेरी ! नैविधी में खडग धारिणी !! वायु से माँ मृग वाहिनी ! पश्चिम में देवी वारुणी !! उत्तर में माँ कौमारी जी! ईशान में शूल धारिणी !! ब्रहामानी माता अर्श पर ! माँ वैष्णवी इस फर्श पर !! चामुंडा दसों दिशाओं में, हर कष्ट तुम मेरा हरो ! संसार में माता मेरी, रक्षा करो रक्षा करो !! सन्मुख मेरे देवी जया ! पाछे हो माता विजैया !! अजीता खड़ी बाएं मेरे ! अपराजिता दायें मेरे !! नवज्योतिनी माँ शिवांगी ! माँ उमा देवी सिर की ही !! मालाधारी ललाट की, और भ्रुकुटी कि यशर्वथिनी ! भ्रुकुटी के मध्य त्रेनेत्रायम् घंटा दोनो नासिका !! काली कपोलों की कर्ण, मूलों की माता शंकरी ! नासिका में अंश अपना, माँ सुगंधा तुम धरो !! संसार में माता मेरी, रक्षा करो रक्षा करो !! ऊपर वाणी के होठों की ! माँ चन्द्रकी अमृत करी !! जीभा की माता सरस्वती ! दांतों की कुमारी सती !! इस कठ की माँ चंदिका ! और चित्रघंटा घंटी की !! कामाक्षी माँ ढ़ोढ़ी की ! माँ मंगला इस बनी की !! ग्रीवा की भद्रकाली माँ ! रक्षा करे बलशाली माँ !! दोनो भुजाओं की मेरे, रक्षा करे धनु धारनी ! दो हाथों के सब अंगों की, रक्षा करे जग तारनी !! शुलेश्वरी, कुलेश्वरी, महादेवी शोक विनाशानी ! जंघा स्तनों और कन्धों की, रक्षा करे जग वासिनी !! हृदय उदार और नाभि की, कटी भाग के सब अंग की ! गुम्हेश्वरी माँ पूतना, जग जननी श्यामा रंग की !! घुटनों जन्घाओं की करे, रक्षा वो विंध्यवासिनी ! टकखनों व पावों की करे, रक्षा वो शिव की दासनी !! रक्त मांस और हड्डियों से, जो बना शरीर ! आतों और पित वात में, भरा अग्न और नीर !! बल बुद्धि अंहकार और, प्राण ओ पाप समान ! सत रज तम के गुणों में, फँसी है यह जान !! धार अनेकों रुप ही, रक्षा करियो आन ! तेरी कृपा से ही माँ, चमन का है कल्याण !! आयु यश और कीर्ति धन, सम्पति परिवार ! ब्रह्मणी और लक्ष्मी, पार्वती जग तार !! विद्या दे माँ सरस्वती, सब सुखों की मूल ! दुष्टों से रक्षा करो, हाथ लिए त्रिशूल !! भैरवी मेरी भार्या की, रक्षा करो हमेश ! मान राज दरबार में, देवें सदा नरेश !! यात्रा में दुःख कोई न, मेरे सिर पर आये ! कवच तुम्हारा हर जगह, मेरी करे सहाए !! है जग जननी कर दया, इतना दो वरदान ! लिखा तुम्हारा कवच यह, पढे जो निश्चय मान !! मन वांछित फल पाए वो, मंगल मोड़ बसाए ! कवच तुम्हारा पढ़ते ही, नवनिधि घर मे आये !! ब्रह्माजी बोले सुनो मार्कंड़य ! यह दुर्गा कवच मैंने तुमको सुनाया !! रहा आज तक था गुप्त भेद सारा ! जगत की भलाई को मैंने बताया !! सभी शक्तियां जग की करके एकत्रित ! है मिट्टी की देह को इसे जो पहनाया !! चमन जिसने श्रद्धा से इसको पढ़ा जो ! सुना तो भी मुह माँगा वरदान पाया !! जो संसार में अपने मंगल को चाहे ! तो हरदम कवच यही गाता चला जा !! बियाबान जंगल दिशाओं दशों में ! तू शक्ति की जय जय मनाता चला जा !! तू जल में तू थल में तू अग्नि पवन में ! कवच पहन कर मुस्कुराता चला जा !! निडर हो विचर मन जहाँ तेरा चाहे ! चमन पाव आगे बढ़ता चला जा !! तेरा मान धन धान्य इससे बढेगा ! तू श्रद्धा से दुर्गा कवच को जो गाए !! यही मंत्र यन्त्र यही तंत्र तेरा ! यही तेरे सिर से हर संकट हटायें !! यही भूत और प्रेत के भय का नाशक ! यही कवच श्रद्धा व भक्ति बढ़ाये !! इसे निसदिन श्रद्धा से पढ़ कर ! जो चाहे तो मुह माँगा वरदान पाए !! इस स्तुति के पाठ से पहले कवच पढे ! कृपा से आधी भवानी की, बल और बुद्धि बढे !! श्रद्धा से जपता रहे, जगदम्बे का नाम ! सुख भोगे संसार में, अंत मुक्ति सुखधाम !! कृपा करो मातेश्वरी, बालक चमन नादाँ ! तेरे दर पर आ गिरा, करो मैया कल्याण !!
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The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is home to the Vishwanath Jyotirlinga shrine, which is perhaps the most sacred of Hindu shrines. It is also one of the Padal Petra Stalam of Vada Naadu mentioned in Thevaaram.
The Kashi Vishwanath Templeis situated in Varanasi, the holiest city for Hindus, where a Hindu is expected to make a pilgrimage at least once in his life, and if possible, also pour the remains of cremated ancestors on the River Ganges. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganges, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
In fact, it is a place where Shakti peeta and Jyotirlingam are together. It is the holiest of all Shiva temples. The main deity is known by the name Vishwanath or Vishweshwara meaning Ruler of the universe.
The temple town, is considered the oldest living city in the world, with 3500 years of documented history, is also called Kashi.
It is believed that Banaras is the site at which the first Jyotirlinga manifested its supremacy over other gods, broke through the earth’s crust and flared towards heaven. This temple is said to be the dearest to Lord Shiva, and the people believe that those who die here achieve liberation.
Many believe that Shiva himself resided here and is the giver of liberation and happiness. This temple has been rebuilt several times but always continued to hold its ultimate significance.
History of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Kashi Vishwanath temple has stood the test of time and politics. It’s tough to date it, but the temple finds a mention in the Hindu “puranas”. The Kashi temple was first razed to the ground by the army of Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1194 AD when he defeated the Raja of Kannauj.
It was rebuilt again during Iltutmish’s reign but was brought down again. It was rebuilt again by Raja Mann Singh under Akbar’s patronage. But local Hindus boycotted the temple because the Raja had allowed Mughals to marry with his family. Nevertheless, the temple was further restored by Raja Torad Mal.
A few decades later, the temple would be razed again, this time by Aurangzeb, who built the Gyanvapi Mosque in its place. Located within the temple is a small well called the Jnana Vapi (or Gyanvapi). It is said that the priest of the temple jumped in the well with the shivling to protect it from invaders. What can be confirmed though is that at least part of the premises of the original temple were incorporated into the mosque. Some claim that the former temple can still be seen in the foundation, columns and rear parts of the mosque.
The temple, as it stands today, was finally built by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar a Maratha ruler who constructed the present temple adjacent to the mosque circa 1780.
Legend of Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple
The story goes that once Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu got into an argument over the superiority of their powers. Lord Shiva stepped in as a mediator and transformed himself into an endless pillar of light, or the jyotirlinga, and asked them to find the end of this shaft of brilliance.
While Lord Vishnu conceded defeat, Lord Brahma cunningly lied and said he had found the end. Lord Shiva was furious and cursed that Bramha would henceforth have no place in Hindu religious ceremony. Meanwhile, the places where Shiva’s light pierced through the Earth came to be known as the 12 jyotirlingas and Kashi Vishwanath is one of them.
While the shivling is housed in a silver altar within the main temple, there are also smaller shrines located within the complex of the temples devoted to other Gods.
Importance of Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple
The Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the holiest places of worship in the Hindu religion and gets anything from a few thousand to a few lakh devotees every day.
Some scriptures claim that several saints and religious leaders such as Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Sathya Sai Baba and Guru Nanak have also visited this temple.
It is believed that a visit to the Kashi Vishwananth temple and bath in the Ganga is the path to moksha or salvation. And if one dies a natural death within the temple, then Lord Shiva himself will speak the mantra of salvation in the ears of that person.
The main Kashi Vishwanath temple among Dwadash Jyotirlingas is in Kashi from Anadikal.
This place is the initial place of Shiva and Parvati, hence Avimukteshwar is considered as the first gender in the form of Adiling.
It is also mentioned in the Mahabharata and the Upanishads. The Vishwanath temple, which was renovated by King Harishchandra in the 11th century BC, was renovated by Emperor Vikramaditya.
Kanpur is a famous industrial town of Uttar Pradesh, India and is famous for its leather and cotton products and attracts trade from India and world. There are many tourist places in and around Kanpur. At first glance, Kanpur is like any other city in India – busy, colorful, lively and always engaged in some activity. Apart from being industrial town there are many other places of interest in Kanpur. And if you are in Kanpur there are also a lot of temples which are very interesting like Sri Radhakrishna Temple, Bhitargaon Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple etc. So let us look at somefamous temples of Kanpur.
Famous temples in Kanpur
Here are list of some famous temples of kanpur which you should plan to visit if you are in town.
JK Temple
Also known as Sri Radha Krishna Temple. This is one of the famous temples of Kanpur. The temple is built by the JK Trust. The temple is a very good example of model temple architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, also has statues of Lakshminarayana, Shri Ardhanarishwara, Narmadeshwar and Sri Hanuman.
Address: First Street, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208005 Timings: 5 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 10 pm Time needed to visit: 30 mins to 1 hour How to Reach: Many options. Local transport is available Festivals: Janmashtami, Holi
Jain Glass Temple
It is known by the name Jain Glass Temple because this temple is made entirely of glass. This jain temple is said to be one of the ancient and magnificent temples of Kanpur. This temple made of beautiful carvings. The temple has amazing decoration of glass.
The Jain Glass Temple was built by the Jain community in memory of the 24 Tirthankaras of their religion. The temple also has idols of Lord Mahavira and Tirthankaras. These sculptures stand on a marble platform under a huge umbrella. The walls have glass murals and depict the teachings contained in Jain texts.
Address: General ganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208001 Timings: 8 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 5 pm Time needed to visit: 30 mins to 1 hour How to Reach: Many options are available Festivals: Mahavir Jayanti, Jain New Year
Dwarkadhish Temple
One of the another popular temples of kanpur, the Dwarkadhish Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is located near the Kamala Tower in Kanpur. It is a magnificent temple in Kanpur. This temple is famous for its swing where devotees swing the Lord Radha Krishna with great enthusiasm.
Dwarkadhish Temple, Kanpur
Address:21/27, Dwarikaheesh Rd, Naughara, General Ganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208001 Timings: 7 am to 7 pm Time needed for visit Duration: 1-2 hours How to Reach: Many, Local modes of transport Festivals: Janmashtami, Gaur Purnima, Holi
Bhitargaon temple
The Bhitargaon Temple is very old temples and one of the very famous temples in Kanpur. It is in Bhitargaon village. The temple was constructed during the Gupta period, one of the golden era’s of Indian history. It was built in the 6th century. The temple got it’s name from the village it is located. It is considered to be the oldest temple of the region.
Bhitargaon temple
Address: Bhitargaon, Uttar Pradesh – 209214 Temple Timings: 6.00 AM till Sunset Time needed to visit: 1-2 hours How to Reach: Local transport
Brahmakuti Temple
The temple of Brahmakuti situated in the city of Kanpur is the shrine of Lord Brahma, believed to be the supreme creator. The temple sits on the banks of the River Ganges. This temple is the only Brahma temple in the Kanpur region other than Brahmeshwar Mahadeva, a small temple . The temple is regularly visited by pilgrims in the town
Ravana Temple
A temple dedicated to Ravan? Yes there is one in Kanpur.
Ravana temple, is one of the unique temples of Kanpur, and is one of its kind in India. Ravana, who was Lord Shiva’s follower, is worshiped as patron deity here. Ravana was considered an evil man . Lord Ram and his army defeated him during the time of Ramayana. A epic we all know . Every year during Dussehra lots of devotees visit here.
Address: Shivala Area, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Timings: 8 am to 9 pm Time needed for visit Duration: 1-2 hours How to Reach: Many, Local modes of transport
So friends if you are in town, do visit these temples and I am sure you are going to like it.
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Akshaya Tritiya 2020: Also called as Akha Teej is considered very auspicious. This festival is celebrated on Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. It is a very important festival in Hinduism.
Akshaya Tritiya 2020 Date and Time
This year, in 2020, Akshaya Tritiya is being celebrated on 26 April 2020, Sunday.
Akshaya Tritiya Muhurt
Tritiya Start Time: 11:50 pm (25 April 2020)
Tritiya ends on: 13:21 pm (26 April 2020)
Auspicious time to buy gold: 25 April 2020 at 11:51 AM to 26 April, 5.45 AM
This time, Rohini Nakshatra and Shobhan Yoga are being made on this day.
Pooja timings: April 26th, 2020 from 5:45 am to 12:19 pm
Importance of Akshaya Tritiya
This festival is of great importance in Hindu religion. Lord Vishnu is worshiped on this day. According to religious beliefs, on this day Lord Parashurama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu was also incarnated on the earth. Therefore, this day is also celebrated as Parashuram Jayanti.
On the same day, MaGanga also came to earth from heaven. On this day all the auspicious works including marriage, upanayana, house warming etc are considered auspicious. If you are planning to go anywhere, every Muhurta of this day is considered auspicious.
Hence on this day, worship of Lord Vishnu is considered to be particularly fruitful.
It is said that worshiping Ma Lakshmi along with worship of Lord Vishnu on this day, is considered very fruitful. It is said that the worshiper on this day goes to Vaikunth (adobe of Lord Vishnu) after enjoying the pleasures of this world. Apart from this, chanting of mantras of Lord Vishnu on this day is also considered very good.
It is believed that on this day people must donate some of their earnings for religious works. By doing this, their wealth will increase.
But do you know which items we should donate on this day?
Items to donate on Akshaya Tritiya
On this day, donating cold things like water-filled pitcher, ax, fan, umbrella, rice, melon, cucumber, sugar, sattu etc. is considered very good.
What to buy on Akshaya Tritiya
If you want to buy something for your fortune on this auspicious day, then buy these things like – gold, silver, ceramics, silk garments, sarees, rice, turmeric, flower plant and conch.
How to invest in gold online during this Akshaya Tritiya
Due to coronavirus impact this year we are in lock down and hence shops are closed. But there is still a way to buy gold if you are looking for one.
Offers from various established e-commerce players like Tanishq who are selling gold certificates which can be exhanged with physical gold once the shops after lockdown is lifted.
Donating on this day increases ones fortune. Today, if a donation of jaggery, grains, fruits, vegetables, clothes, etc. is done with a pure mind, then it is recognized to get its benefits as a virtue. On this day, if the bread made from jaggery is fed to the cow and the water mixed with jaggery is fed to Gomata, then you get fame and fortune.
Akshaya Tritiya Puja Vidhi
Get up early in morning. If possible in Brahama Muhurat
While taking bath, please add few drops of ganga jal.
Install the idol of Lord Vishnu and mother Lakshmi in the place of worship .
Take a vow (sankalp) to observe the fast today.
Get the statue bathed with panchamrit
Offer flowers and garlands to the statue
Offer barley sattu, gram dal, barley and fruits
Read Vishnu Sahasranama today
Perform Aarti by offering Tulsi Dal
Donate to Brahmins
Akshaya Tritiya Wishes (messages)
May this Akshaya Tritiya Bring you prosperity and joy. Wish you a very Happy Akshaya Tritiya.
May this be the new beginning of greater prosperity, success, and happiness. Happy Akshaya Tritiya.
May you witness tremendous luck and good fortune. Wish you a very happy Akshaya Tritiya.
May this Akshaya Tritiya, light up for you. The hopes of happy times and dreams for a year full of smiles! Wishing you a very Happy Akshay Tritiya.
May this Akshay Tritiya Bring you prosperity and joy. Wish you a very Happy Akshay Tritiya.
May This Akshaya Tritiya, Light Up for You – The Hopes of Times and Dreams for a Year Full of Smiles!
May Lord Vishnu Bless You with Wealth and Prosperity on this auspicious occasion.
May this Akhaa Teej brings the hope of happy times for You and Your Family!
May This Akshaya Tritiya, Light Up for You – The Hopes of Times and Dreams for a Year Full of Smiles!
May Lord Bless You on This Auspicious Day of Akshaya Tritiya, and May It Be a New Beginning of Greater Prosperity, Success and Happiness.
इस अक्षय तृतीया भगवान की कृपा आप पर बनी रहे आपको जीवन में सारी खुशियां मिलें आपके जीवन में कभी कोई दुख न आए अक्षय तृतीया की ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएं
लक्ष्मी जी कृपा आप और आपके परिवार पर बनी रहे .
दिनों दिन बढ़ता जाए आपका कारोबार, परिवार में बना रहे स्नेह और प्यार। होती रहे सदा आप पर धन की बौछार, ऐसा हो आपका अक्षय तृतीया का त्यौहार। अक्षय तृतीया की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं
मां लक्ष्मी अपने कुमकुम लगे कदमों से आपके घर आए आपको एवं आपके परिवार को अक्षया तृतीया की शुभकामनाएं
आपके घर में धन की बरसात हो लक्ष्मी का वास हो संकटों का नाश हो शांति का वास हो
Lord Hanuman is one of our favorite god. We believe that Lord Hanuman has lived on earth for ages and continues to live on earth to protect us from all difficulties. Hanuman chalisa is a set of 40 chaupais written by Shri Tulsidas dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is one of the most powerful prayers. Most of us know these chaupais by heart, but many of is do not know it’s meaning. This article is about Hanuman Chalisa meaning in Hindi and English.
दुनिया रचने वाले को भगवान कहते हैं और संकट हरने वाले को हनुमान कहते हैं। जय श्री राम।
Hanuman Chalisa Meaning
Hanuman Chalisa Chaupai (In Hindi)
Hanuman Chalisa Meaning in Hindi
Hanuman Chalisa Meaning in English
श्री गुरु चरण सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनऊं रघुवर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि।
श्री गुरु महाराज के चरण कमलों की धूलि से अपने मन रूपी दर्पण को पवित्र करके श्री रघुवीर के निर्मल यश का वर्णन करता हूं, जो चारों फल धर्म, अर्थ, काम और मोक्ष को देने वाला है।
With the Dust of the Lotus Feet of Sri Gurudeva, I Clean the Mirror of my Mind. I Narrate the Sacred Glory of Sri Raghubar (Sri Rama Chandra), who Bestows the Four Fruits of Life (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
हे पवन कुमार! मैं आपको सुमिरन करता हूं। आप तो जानते ही हैं कि मेरा शरीर और बुद्धि निर्बल है। मुझे शारीरिक बल, सद्बुद्धि एवं ज्ञान दीजिए और मेरे दुखों व दोषों का नाश कार दीजिए।
Considering Myself as Ignorant, I Meditate on You, O Pavan Kumar (Hanuman). Bestow on me Strength, Wisdom and Knowledge, and Remove my Afflictions and Blemishes.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर, जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर॥1॥
श्री हनुमान जी! आपकी जय हो। आपका ज्ञान और गुण अथाह है। हे कपीश्वर! आपकी जय हो! तीनों लोकों, स्वर्ग लोक, भूलोक और पाताल लोक में आपकी कीर्ति है।
Victory to You, O Hanuman, Who is the Ocean of Wisdom and Virtue, Victory to the Lord of the Monkeys, Who is the Enlightener of the Three Worlds.
राम दूत अतुलित बलधामा, अंजनी पुत्र पवन सुत नामा॥
हे पवनसुत अंजनी नंदन! आपके समान दूसरा बलवान नहीं है।
You are the Messenger of Sri Rama possessing Immeasurable Strength, You are Known as Anjani-Putra (son of Anjani) and Pavana-Suta (son of Pavana, the wind-god).
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी, कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥3॥
हे महावीर बजरंग बली!आप विशेष पराक्रम वाले है। आप खराब बुद्धि को दूर करते है, और अच्छी बुद्धि वालों के साथी, सहायक है।
You are a Great Hero, extremely Valiant, and body as strong as Thunderbolt, You are the Dispeller of Evil Thoughts and Companion of Good Sense and Wisdom.
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा, कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा॥4॥
आप सुनहले रंग, सुन्दर वस्त्रों, कानों में कुण्डल और घुंघराले बालों से सुशोभित हैं।
You possess a Golden Hue, and you are Neatly Dressed, You wear Ear-Rings and have beautiful Curly Hair.
हाथबज्र और ध्वजा विराजे, कांधे मूंज जनेऊ साजै॥5॥
आपके हाथ में बज्र और ध्वजा है और कन्धे पर मूंज के जनेऊ की शोभा है।
You hold the Thunderbolt and the Flag in your Hands. You wear the Sacred Thread across your Shoulder.
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन, तेज प्रताप महा जग वंदन॥6॥
शंकर के अवतार! हे केसरी नंदन आपके पराक्रम और महान यश की संसार भर में वन्दना होती है।
You are the Incarnation of Lord Shiva and Son of Kesari, You are Adored by the whole World on account of your Great Strength and Courage.
विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर, राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥7॥
आप प्रकान्ड विद्या निधान है, गुणवान और अत्यन्त कार्य कुशल होकर श्री राम के काज करने के लिए आतुर रहते है।
You are Learned, Virtuous and Extremely Intelligent, You are always Eager to do the Works of Sri Rama.
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया, राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥8॥
आप श्री राम चरित सुनने में आनन्द रस लेते है। श्री राम, सीता और लखन आपके हृदय में बसे रहते है।
You Delight in Listening to the Glories of Sri Rama, You have Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Devi Sita Dwelling in your Heart.
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा, बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥9॥
आपने अपना बहुत छोटा रूप धारण करके सीता जी को दिखलाया और भयंकर रूप करके लंका को जलाया।
You Appeared before Devi Sita Assuming a Diminutive Form (in Lanka), You Assumed an Awesome Form and Burnt Lanka.
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे, रामचन्द्र के काज संवारे॥10॥
आपने विकराल रूप धारण करके राक्षसों को मारा और श्री रामचन्द्र जी के उद्देश्यों को सफल कराया।
You Assumed a Gigantic Form and Destroyed the Demons, Thereby Accomplishing the Task of Sri Rama.
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये, श्री रघुवीर हरषि उर लाये॥11॥
आपने संजीवनी बूटी लाकर लक्ष्मण जी को जिलाया जिससे श्री रघुवीर ने हर्षित होकर आपको हृदय से लगा लिया।
You Brought the Sanjivana herb and Revived Sri Lakshmana. Because of this Sri Rama Embraced You overflowing with Joy.
रघुपति कीन्हीं बहुत बड़ाई, तुम मम प्रिय भरत सम भाई॥12॥
श्री रामचन्द्र ने आपकी बहुत प्रशंसा की और कहा कि तुम मेरे भरत जैसे प्यारे भाई हो।
Sri Rama Praised You Greatly, And said: “You are as dear to me as my brother Bharata”.
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥13॥
श्री राम ने आपको यह कहकर हृदय से लगा लिया की तुम्हारा यश हजार मुख से सराहनीय है।
The Thousand Headed Seshnag Sings Your Glory”, Said Sri Rama to You taking you in his Embrace.
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा, नारद, सारद सहित अहीसा॥14॥
श्री सनक, श्री सनातन, श्री सनन्दन, श्री सनत्कुमार आदि मुनि ब्रह्मा आदि देवता नारद जी, सरस्वती जी, शेषनाग जी सब आपका गुण गान करते है।
Sanaka and other Sages, Lord Brahma and other Gods, Narada, Devi Saraswati and Seshnag …
जो भी आपकी शरण में आते है, उस सभी को आनन्द प्राप्त होता है, और जब आप रक्षक है, तो फिर किसी का डर नहीं रहता।
Those who take Refuge in You enjoy all Happiness. If You are the Protector, what is there to Fear?
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै, तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै॥23॥
आपके सिवाय आपके वेग को कोई नहीं रोक सकता, आपकी गर्जना से तीनों लोक कांप जाते है।
You alone can Control Your Great Energy. When you Roar, the Three Worlds Tremble.
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै, महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥24॥
जहां महावीर हनुमान जी का नाम सुनाया जाता है, वहां भूत, पिशाच पास भी नहीं फटक सकते।
Ghosts and Evil Spirits will Not Come Near, When one Utters the Name of Mahavir (Hanuman).
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा, जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा ॥25॥
वीर हनुमान जी! आपका निरंतर जप करने से सब रोग चले जाते है और सब पीड़ा मिट जाती है।
You Destroy Diseases and Remove all Pains, When one Utters your Name Continuously.
संकट से हनुमान छुडावै । मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥26
हे हनुमान जी! विचार करने में, कर्म करने में और बोलने में, जिनका ध्यान आपमें रहता है, उनको सब संकटों से आप छुड़ाते है
Hanuman Frees one from Difficulties, When one Meditates on Him with Mind, Deed and Words.
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा, तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा॥27॥
तपस्वी राजा श्री रामचन्द्र जी सबसे श्रेष्ठ है, उनके सब कार्यों को आपने सहज में कर दिया।
Sri Rama is the King of the Tapaswis (devotees engaged in penances). And You (Hanuman) Fulfill all Works of Sri Rama (as a caretaker)
और मनोरथ जो कोइ लावै, सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै॥28॥
जिस पर आपकी कृपा हो, वह कोई भी अभिलाषा करें तो उसे ऐसा फल मिलता है जिसकी जीवन में कोई सीमा नहीं होती।
Devotees who have any Other Desires, Will ultimately get the Highest Fruit of Life.
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा, है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥29॥
चारो युगों सतयुग, त्रेता, द्वापर तथा कलियुग में आपका यश फैला हुआ है, जगत में आपकी कीर्ति सर्वत्र प्रकाशमान है।
Your Glory prevails in all the Four Ages. And your Fame Radiates throughout the World.
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे, असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥30॥
हे श्री राम के दुलारे! आप सज्जनों की रक्षा करते है और दुष्टों का नाश करते है।
You are the Saviour of the Saints and Sages. You Destroy the Demons, O Beloved of Sri Rama.
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता, अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥31॥
आपको माता श्री जानकी से ऐसा वरदान मिला हुआ है, जिससे आप किसी को भी आठों सिद्धियां और नौ निधियां दे सकते है। 1.) अणिमा- जिससे साधक किसी को दिखाई नहीं पड़ता और कठिन से कठिन पदार्थ में प्रवेश कर जाता है। 2.) महिमा- जिसमें योगी अपने को बहुत बड़ा बना देता है। 3.) गरिमा- जिससे साधक अपने को चाहे जितना भारी बना लेता है। 4.) लघिमा- जिससे जितना चाहे उतना हल्का बन जाता है। 5.) प्राप्ति- जिससे इच्छित पदार्थ की प्राप्ति होती है। 6.) प्राकाम्य- जिससे इच्छा करने पर वह पृथ्वी में समा सकता है, आकाश में उड़ सकता है। 7.) ईशित्व- जिससे सब पर शासन का सामर्थ्य हो जाता है। 8.) वशित्व- जिससे दूसरों को वश में किया जाता है।
You can Give the Eight Siddhis (supernatural powers) and Nine Nidhis (types of devotions). Mother Janaki (Devi Sita) gave this Boon to you
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा, सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥32॥
आप निरंतर श्री रघुनाथ जी की शरण में रहते है, जिससे आपके पास बुढ़ापा और असाध्य रोगों के नाश के लिए राम नाम औषधि है।
You hold the Essence of Devotion to Sri Rama. You Always Remain as the Servant of Raghupati (Sri Rama).
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै, जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥33॥
आपका भजन करने से श्री राम जी प्राप्त होते है और जन्म जन्मांतर के दुख दूर होते है।
Through Devotion to You, one gets Sri Rama, Thereby getting Free of the Sorrows of Life after Life.
अन्त काल रघुबर पुर जाई, जहां जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई॥34॥
अंत समय श्री रघुनाथ जी के धाम को जाते है और यदि फिर भी जन्म लेंगे तो भक्ति करेंगे और श्री राम भक्त कहलाएंगे।
At the End one Goes to the Abode of Raghupati (Sri Rama). Where one is Known as the Devotee of Hari.
और देवता चित न धरई, हनुमत सेई सर्व सुख करई॥35॥
हे हनुमान जी! आपकी सेवा करने से सब प्रकार के सुख मिलते है, फिर अन्य किसी देवता की आवश्यकता नहीं रहती।
Even without Worshipping any Other Deities, One Gets All Happiness who Worships Sri Hanuman.
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा, जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥36॥
हे वीर हनुमान जी! जो आपका सुमिरन करता रहता है, उसके सब संकट कट जाते है और सब पीड़ा मिट जाती है।
Difficulties Disappear and Sorrows are Removed, For Those who Contemplate on the Powerful Sri Hanuman.
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं, कृपा करहु गुरु देव की नाई॥37॥
हे स्वामी हनुमान जी! आपकी जय हो, जय हो, जय हो! आप मुझ पर कृपालु श्री गुरु जी के समान कृपा कीजिए।
Victory, Victory, Victory to You, O Hanuman, Please Bestow your Grace as our Supreme Guru.
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई, छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥38॥
जो कोई इस हनुमान चालीसा का सौ बार पाठ करेगा वह सब बंधनों से छूट जाएगा और उसे परमानन्द मिलेगा।
Those who Recite this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times (with devotion), Will get Freed from Worldly Bondage and get Great Happiness.
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा, होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥39॥
भगवान शंकर ने यह हनुमान चालीसा लिखवाया, इसलिए वे साक्षी है, कि जो इसे पढ़ेगा उसे निश्चय ही सफलता प्राप्त होगी।
Those who Read the Hanuman Chalisa (with devotion), Will become Perfect, Lord Shiva is the Witness.
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा, कीजै नाथ हृदय मंह डेरा॥40॥
हे नाथ हनुमान जी! तुलसीदास सदा ही श्री राम का दास है। इसलिए आप उसके हृदय में निवास कीजिए।
Tulsidas who is Always the Servant of Hari. Prays the Lord to Reside in his Heart.
हे संकट मोचन पवन कुमार! आप आनंद मंगलों के स्वरूप हैं। हे देवराज! आप श्री राम, सीता जी और लक्ष्मण सहित मेरे हृदय में निवास कीजिए।
Sri Hanuman, who is the Son of Pavana, who Removes Difficulties, Who has an Auspicious Form, With Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Devi Sita, Please Dwell in my Heart.
Om Namah Shivay friends. Mahadev or the Lord Shiva is also called as “Devon ke Dev – Mahadev” ( देवों के देव महादेव) . We all probably know that there are 12 Jyotirlinga temples as per Hindu texts.
But what are these Jyotirlinga temples and what is the legend behind them? Where are they located and Why it is different from other Shiva Lingas. Let us try to find answers to all these questions today.
Why Jyotirlinga temples called Jyotirlinga?
We are probably too small and too naive to define a Jyotirlinga. It is the universe. It is the life. It is the Shiva himself present around us.
But let us try to understand the meaning of this word. Jyotirlinga means the Radiance of the Linga the symbol of Lord Shiva. Jyotirlingas are shrines where Lord Shiva has said to have manifested himself as a fiery column of light.
Jyotirlingas are the holiest shrine dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. The word is a combination of 2 word – Jyoti which means light and Linga which is Sanskrit means a Symbol . ie. The Symbol of Lord Shiva. Hence Jyotirlingam mean the “Light of Lord Shiva” or the “Radiance Of Lord Shiva”.
Difference between Jyotirlinga and Shiva Linga
The basic difference between a Jyotirlinga and other Shiva linga is that the 12 Jyotirlingas are said to be ‘Swayambhu’ or self-manifested while all other Shiva lingas are established by man (i.e man made).
It is said that these 12 famous Jyotirlingas are places where Lord Shiva appeared in the form of light (Jyothi) and a Shiva Linga was formed there.
It is believed that a person is pure, is a Shiva Bhakt and one who has attained a certain degree of spirituality sees these Shiva Lingas and it is seen as a column of fire piercing through the earth.
These Jyotirlingas has been there from time immemorial and holds a special belief in the Hinduism.
List of 12 Jyotirlinga temples
12 Jyotirlinga temples in India are:
Name
Place
State
Sri Somnath JyotirLing
Saurashtra
Gujarat
Sri Mallikarjun jyotirling
Srisailam
Andhra Pradesh
Sri Mahakaleshwar jyotirling
Ujjain
Madhya Pradesh
Sri Omkareshwar jyotirling
mamaleswara
Madhya Pradesh
Sri Baijnath jyotirling
Devghar
Bihar
Sri Nageswar jyotirling
Darukavanam
Gujarat
Sri Kedareswar jyotirling
Kedarnath
Uttrakhand
Sri Trambakeswar jyotirling
Nashik
Maharashtra
Sri Rameshwar jyotirling
Rameshwaram
Tamil Nadu
Sri Bhimashankar jyotirling
Dakini
Maharashtra
Sri Visweswar jyotirling
Varanasi
Uttarpradesh
Sri Ghrishneswar jyotirling
Devasrovar
Maharashtra
List of 12 Jyotirlingas
Out of 12, two jyotirlinga are on the sea shore
Three jyotirlinga are on river banks
four jyotirlinga are located on the mountains and
three jyotirlinga are located in villages / Cities
Legend behind Jyotirlinga temples
The Legend of the “Jyotirlinga” is mentioned in the Shiva Purana and it goes as below.
Once Lord Vishu and Lord Brahma were debating over who is supreme. Lord Shiva was witnessing this fight.
Lord Shiva then produced a vast pillar of light and asked both of them to find the end of the light in both directions.
Lord Brahma lied that he had found the end, and hence Lord Vishnu accepted defeat. Lord Shiva got angry at this and cursed Lord Brahma that even though he is the creator of the Universe, he won’t be worshipped.
It is believed that the Jyotirlingas have appeared from that infinite pillar of light produced by Lord Shiva.
So the Jyotirlinga is the for of Lord Shiva himself.
It is believed that originally there were 64 Jyotirlingas out of which these 12 are most important ones.
Each of the twelve Jyotirlinga sites take the name of the presiding deity and each is considered to be different manifestation of Lord Shiva
All the 12 , Jyotirlingas are located at geographically and astronomically significant points
Lord Shiva is worshiped as Ekambareswarar or Ekambaranathar, and the Shiva Lingam is known as Prithvi lingam here. His consort Parvati is depicted as Gowridevi Amman. Ekambareswarar temple is one of the five temple of pancha bhoota sthalam temples and hence a very important center of Shiva Worship. Read more …..
How was Sri Kedarnath Jyotirlinga temple formed?
There is an interesting story of Shri Kedarnath.
Shri Kedarnath Jyotirlinga is situated in Kedarnath in the state of Uttarakhand. Situated in the Himalayas the ‘Kedarnath Temple’ revered as one of the highest amongst all the twelve Jyotirlingas.
It is said that pleased with the Pandavas, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a Jyotirlinga at this place.
Hence the temple was originally built by the Pandavas and was later rebuilt by the our revered guru, Shri Adi Shankaracharya Ji.
Closing Thoughts
These were the information related to all the twelve Jyotirlinga. Hope you liked this article. These Jyotirlingas are very powerful and that is why is regarded as the most sacred place of worship.
Try to visit as many of them as possible and get the blessing by Lord Shiva himself. Also reciting the Dwadash Jyotirlinga Strotra is very valuable and helps in getting rid of past lives sins.
So please do visit some of these Jyotirlingas when you have the possibility. Om Namah Shivay!
