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Rankini Devi – About Goddess Rankini

Goddess Rankini is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. She is mainly worshipped in eastern parts of India, especially in Orissa, Jharkhand and Bengal. From ancient times, the tribes of the region worshiped her. Her shrines are mainly located in deep jungles. She is also a popular fertility deity in the region. There is no reference of Rankini Devi in the Vedas, Puranas or Epics. Goddess Rankini is invoked for protection. She was the guardian deity who helped people who ventured into the forest for various purposes. Today, Goddess Rankini is worshipped like other forms of Mother Goddess. She is worshiped for wish fulfillment and for early cure of diseases. She is also worshipped by couples for good and healthy children. The murti of Goddess Rankini is a naturally occurring stone with marks of her presence. Even today animals are offered to her as part of sacrifice ritual. Important temples dedicated to Rankini Devi are located in Jamshedhpur and Ghatsh

Shakti Ganapati

Shakti Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Hindu God Ganesh. This form of Ganesha is worshipped for the control of the five senses. Shakti Ganapati Mantra is Alingya deveem haritandgyashtim parasparakshlishta katipradesham! Sandhyarunam pashasni vahantham bhayapaham Shakti ganeshameede In this form Ganesha is depicted as hugging a Goddess. Some scholars are also of the view that this is a Tantric posture of Ganapati. The color of Shakti Ganapathi is deep red like setting sun. He has four hands and holds a noose, flower garland, one hand is in blessing posture and with the fourth he hugs the goddess, who is seated on this lap. It is believed that prayers to this form helps in controlling the sense organs, so that a devotee will concentrate on his mission and achieve it without any major trouble. 

Yakshi In Hindu Religion - Fierce And Evil Being With Supernatural Powers

Talk about Yakshi and what comes to the mind is a beautiful woman who turns into a fierce being and eat men. They are fierce and evil beings with supernatural powers. But the concept of Yakshi is as old as the Vedas. Although they were not part of the Vedic Pantheon. Voluptuous figures of Yakshi as old as third century BC have been discovered. Thus, she was a concept that was known to the people of Vedic era. She was associated with trees and water and thus part of nature spirits. Her figures had massive breasts, hips and thighs but slender thighs. She was plump and irresistibly beautiful. To show her connection with nature, she is mostly depicted as standing beneath a tree. In many folklores, Yakshi appears in terrifying form. She uses her heavenly beauty to lure men into their deaths. It is said that Yakshi enjoy men’s sexual favors before eating them. Yakshini is part of sculptures in temples but here she is a guardian deity protecting the sanctum sanctorum. In mode

Kapardikeshwar Yatra at Otur near Junnar in Maharashtra

Kapardikeshwar Yatra at Otur is annually held in Shravan month. It is observed at the Kapardikeshwar temple at Otur near Junnar in Maharashtra. Kapardikeshwar Yatra at Otur 2024 dates are August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26 and September 2. The yatra is held on all Mondays in Shravan month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. The main ritual involves pouring of water, bilva leaves and milk on the Shivling here. Devotees arrive from early morning to observe the ritual.

Nagnath Yatra at Nagnath Wadi near Lalgun in Satara District in Maharashtra

Nagnath Yatra at Nagnath Wadi is annually held in Shravan month. It is observed at the Nagnath temple at Nagnath Wadi near Lalgun in Satara District. Nagnath Yatra at Nagnath Wadi 2024 dates are August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26 and September 2. The yatra is held on all Mondays in Shravan month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. The shrine has equal importance to Shiva and Nag Devatas. The main ritual involves pouring of water, bilva leaves and milk on the Shivling here. Devotees arrive from early morning to observe the ritual.

Guhagar Temple – Hindu Temples at Guhagar Town near Ratnagiri in Maharashtra

Guhagar Town is located around 44 km from Chiplun in Ratnagiri Distirct in Maharashtra. The town has two famous Hindu Temples. Guhagar Temple include Durga Devi Temple and Vyadeshwar temple. Guhagar Durga Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is the family deity or Kuldaivata of Chitpavan families. There are four subsidiary shrines in the main temple complex. Thus making it a five deity temple – Panchayatan. Vyadeshwar temple is dedicated to Shiva. It is believed that the temple is constructed at the spot where Bhagvan Shiva gave darshan to Parashuram. Shiva is known here as Vyadeshwar because the Shivling was installed by Vyad Muni. The temple also has subsidiary shrines dedicated to Surya, Ganesha, Parvati and Vishnu and Lakshmi. There are also murtis of Nandi, Garuda and Maruti in the temple complex.

Hanuman Kavach Lyrics in Bengali– Hanuman Kavach Prayer in Bengali in pdf

Chanting Hanuman Kavach or Anjaneya Kavach is considered highly meritorious. Below is the link to Hanuman Kavach lyrics in Bengali in pdf. It can be can be chanted on all days. The text is in Bengali language. Chanting the mantra on Hanuman Jayanti is highly meritorious. It is highly auspicious to chant the mantra on Tuesday and Saturday. It is chanted for gaining self confidence and for peace and prosperity. Those facing problems related to Shani Bhagavan in life will get relief by chanting the Hanuman Kavach on Saturday. Link – Hanuman Kavach Lyrics in Bengali