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Arunachaleswarar Temple at Thiruvannamalai And Ramana Maharshi

The Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai and Ramana Maharshi are deeply interconnected, both playing significant roles in the spiritual and cultural heritage of India. Arunachaleswarar Temple Location and Significance: The Arunachaleswarar Temple, located in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the largest and most ancient temples in India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here in the form of Arunachaleswarar or Annamalaiyar, symbolizing the element of fire. The temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas, which represent the five elements, and specifically, it represents the element of fire (Agni). Architecture: The temple complex is expansive, covering about 25 acres, and features intricate Dravidian architecture. It has several towering gopurams (gateway towers), with the Rajagopuram being the tallest at about 66 meters. The temple is adorned with numerous halls, shrines, and mandapams, each showcasing exquisite stone carvings and sculptures. Spiritua

Chintpurni Temple – Chinnamastika Temple at Chintpurni in Himachal Pradesh

Chintpurni Temple is dedicated to Goddess Chinnamasta Devi and is located at Chintpurni in Himachal Pradesh. The temple is located at an altitude of 940 meter atop the topmost mountain in the Sola Singhi Dhar in Una District. The temple is around 4 km from Bharwai village. Bharwai is located on the Hoshiarpur – Dharamshala Village . The murti of Chintpurni Devi in the temple is covered by flowers and red color clothes. The only visible part is the two eyes. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chinnamastika – the popular name of Chintpurni . She is propitiated by devotees to attain self realization. She is depicted as holding her own severed head. The severed head and two yoginis are depicted as drinking the blood that is spurting out. Symbolically, the depiction of Chinnamastika suggests the non attachment of body and the self realization of the Supreme Self which is beyond the body.  Legend of Chintpurni Temple Temple It is widely believed that Pandit Mai Dass,

Suvachanani – Teachings from Hindu Holy Books

Suvachanani - teachings from Hindu holy books, folklore and other sources.  It is not a home without a lady, with a lady a house is called a home. The procrastinator perishes. Violence should be defeated with peace. Non-violence is the greatest righteousness. You cannot cure fools. Brains are not injected. For able people nothing is too difficult. For industrious people nothing is inaccessible. For the learned people no land is foreign land. For agreeable nobody is a foreigner. Only the truth wins, not the false. The body is for service of others. Greed is the root of sins. The Mother and the Mother Earth are superior to heaven. Character is the best adornment. Too much should always be avoided.