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Simple Hindu Prayers and Mantras – Japas in Hinduism

Prayers or Mantras are used by spiritual aspirants to achieve god realization, to invoke the blessing of the deity and for meditation. Mantras aid in the conceptualization process and constant recitation of it gives rise to the actual form of the particular deity in the mind of the devotee. All prayers and mantras in Hinduism are the many paths to realize the ONE – Brahman. The continuous recitation of a particular mantra is Japa. A simple prayer dedicated to Lord Ganesh OM Sri Maha Ganapataye Namah Prostrations to the Great Lord Ganesha. A Prayer to Lord Shiva OM Namah Shivaya Prostrations to Lord Shiva Prayer to Lord Vishnu OM Namo Narayanaya Prostrations to Shri Vishnu Prayer to Lord Krishna OM Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Prayers to the Lord Krishna. ‘Vasudeva’ means he who abides in all things and in whom all things abide. Prayer to Lord Ram OM Sri Ramaya Namah Prostrations to Lord Ram Prayer to

Photo Bank of Madurai Meenakshi Temple Tower Sculptures

Each sculpture adorning the famed towers of Madurai Meenakshi Temple Tower is to be photographed and digitally stored. The nine towers have thousands of sculptures and the digital pictures will help in restoration works and will be a great asset for future. The digital photograph of each sculpture is being shot in such a way that no minute details are missed – including position, facial expressions, dress, ornaments and other unique features. Such a vast collection of pictures of the tower sculptures will be a great help for future restoration works and for history and architecture studies. Pictures of select sculptures that have been already photographed are on display inside the temple complex. It is quite impossible to have a clear view of all the tower sculptures from ground level. The digital pictures are surely going to be a great help to visitors. Hope, the temple authorities will display some pictures online too.( via )

An Invocation Prayer to Lord Balaji by Tallapaka Annamacharya

Invocation Prayer to Lord Venkateswara O Paramapurusha! O Matchless One! I surrender unto you! O true abode of Lakshmi! O one with a lotus navel! O lotus eyed! O Lord with lotus like feet! O Lord of all demigods and sages! O Lord of the herds! O Granter of boons! O four formed one! O one with four arms! O one who wields the conch and discus! O supreme Lord of Venkata hill! O enjoyer of the praises of Anjana! I surrender unto you! Tallapaka Annamacharya