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Lord Shiva With Six Faces - Athomugam

We are aware of Panchanana Shiva – Shiva who is worshipped in five faces or five different forms. However, there is also a lesser-known concept of Shiva in which he is worshipped with six faces. This concept is more popular in South India and is closely associated with the worship of Muruga. Panchanana Shiva faces are Sadyojat, Vamdev, Aghora, Tatpurush and Ishana. In this rare concept, Shiva has a sixth face, which is known as Athomugam or Adhomugha. This is a compassionate form of Shiva. He is the source of all life forms – both known and unknown. The names of the other five face of Shiva in this concept are Saththiyosatham, Vamathevam, Ahoram, Thatpurusham, and Esanam. Related Why Shiva is known as Hara?

Padubidri Temple – Shri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple at Padubidri in Karnataka

Padubidri Temple is popularly known as Shri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Ganesha. Padubidri Temple is located on National Highway 17 at Padubidri and is around 24 km from Udupi and 35 km from Mangalore. It is believed that Sage Bhrigu installed the Shivling worshipped in the Shri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple. Lord Parashuram consecrated the Ganesha murti, which is carved on Rudrakshi Stone. The murti of Ganesha is 2.5 feet tall. The utsava murti, or processional deity, in the temple is also more than 1000 years old. Ganesha worshipped here is known as Ishtasiddhi Maha Ganapati as he fulfills the wishes of His devotees. The most important festivals observed here are Shivratri, Ganesh Chaturthi and Meena Sankranti temple festival. The temple chariot is huge and is not for its intricate and beautiful carvings. Padubidri Temple Darshan and Puja Timings Morning 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM Evening 5:00 PM to 8:00

Holi Rang – How to make natural red color for Holi Festival at home?

Red is one of the most important colour (gulal) used during the Holi festival. The original colors used for Holi festival are all natural in origin and are made using the trees and flowers that bloom during the Holi Spring season. Sadly, the powders and colors used during the festival today are made from chemical substances and are dangerous. Here are few simple tips to create natural Holi red color – Natural Red Color Powder for Holi Red Sandalwood powder. This is available in shops. Or you can make them by powdering small pieces of Sandalwood. Powder of dry red hibiscus flowers mixed with any white flour will give natural red color. Buy rose petals and dry them in sunlight. Once the rose petals have lost all water content and are in crisp form, grind them and this is will give a fragrant gulal. The red Annatto seeds can be grounded in a mixer to create dry red color. Natural Red Color Water for Holi Boil red sandalwood or powder in water. You wil