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Where are Bronze Idols of Hindu Gods Made in India? – Place Where Bronze Murtis are made in India

Bronze Hindu God Idols are mainly made in South India , especially in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu in India is famous for making Bronze murtis of Hindu Gods. The chief centers that make the idols in bronze are Kumbakonam, Natchiarkoil and Swami Malai. All these places are located in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. The people who make the murtis are known as Satapathi’s. Around 45-50 families of stapathis, living in Swamimalai village, have been practicing metal casting since many generations. Currently the 37 generation of the Satapathi’s are pursuing the career.

Shravan Nakshatra Matching Stars for Marriage – Shravan Nakshatra Marriage Compatibility

Shravan Nakshatra matching stars for marriage in details is given below. Shravan is the 22nd birth star among the 27 Nakshatra in Hindu horoscope and astrology. Shravan marriage compatibility or the very best matching stars are Hasta and Vishaka (1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter). Other good matching stars with Shravan are Rohini, Punarvasu, Purvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni, Chitra, swathi, Vishaka (4th quarter), Mool, Purvashada, Uttarashada, Shravan and Purvabhadra Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Mrigasira, Pushya, Aslesha, Anuradha, Jyeshta, Dhanishta, Shatabhishak, Uttarabhadra and Revathi are okay – means not bad. Stars that do not match with Shravan are Ardra and Magha.

Kapoteswara – Story of Shiva as Kapota Ishwara – Pigeon Avatar

Kapoteswara or Kapota Ishwara is one among the one thousand names of Shiva. The name is also included in the one hundred names of Shiva. Kapota means pigeon. The story of Shiva as Kapoteswara is included in the Skanda Purana. Legend has it that Shiva once undertook severe tapas (ascetic practice of surviving in severe conditions). Shiva did not eat or drink and lived on air. He avoided all activities. As a result of the severe tapas, Shiva shrunk to the size of pigeon. Henceforth, he was known by the name of Kapota. It must be noted here that the famous Amarnath Cave Shrine there are two white pigeons always present. There is another story which states that fed with the never ending desires of certain humans, Shiva got angry with them and turned them into pigeons. These pigeons live in Shiva temples and sacred places hoping to get their curse revoked. 

Hindu Scriptures on How to Control Desires

Quotes and teachings on how to control desires from the Hindu scriptures. To obstruct thoughts that are inimical to yoga, contrary thoughts should be brought in. (Yoga Sutra) O Desire, I know your roots, you rise from imagination; I will not imagine and hence shall destroy you with your root. (Mahabharata) Salutations to the gods. Desire performed the act. Desire did the act. Desire is doing the act, not I. Desire is the agent, not I. Desire causes the doer to act, not I. O Desire, fascinating in form, let this oblation be offered to thee. Svaha! (Mahanarayana Upanishad) Desire can be overcome by meditation on the heart that has given up all attachment to sense-objects. (Yoga Sutra) When all desires clinging to one’s heart fall of, then a mortal becomes immortal (and) attains Brahman here. (Katha Upanishad)