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Madmaheshwar Temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva – A Temple in Panch Kedar Yatra

Madmaheshwar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and is located in Mansuna Village in Uttarakhand which is around 20-km Trek from Uniana. Also known as Madhyamaheshwar Temple , this is the fourth temple in the Panch Kedar Pilgrimage and is located at an altitude of 3289 m. It is believed that the torso including the navel of the bull form of Shiva appeared at Madmaheshwar. In a calendar year, the temple is only open from May to October. The temple remains closed during the winter period and the murti is shifted to Ukhimath and worshipped there during the harsh winter. The temple remains covered in snow during the period. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas. They had reached the Garhwal Himalayas to seek pardon from Shiva for the killings they had during the Mahabharata war. But Shiva was not ready to pardon and took the form of a bull to hide from Pandavas. But when Pandavas detected the disguise, Shiva thrust himself into the ground and

Lord Shiva Gets Letters from Devotees at Chitai Temple in Almora

Innumerable are the ways in which a Hindu devotee approaches God. At Chitai Temple in Almora in Uttarakhand, devotees write letters to Golu Devata or Lord Golu, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The letters are hung in the temple premises. And when the wishes mentioned in the letters are fulfilled, devotees return to hang bells in the temple. And thousands of bells that are hung around the Chitai Temple stands testimony to the fact that wishes indeed get fulfilled by praying at the temple. Chitai Temple in Almora is also known as Neleya Pant temple. The presiding deity in the temple is known as Golu or Gaur Bhairav (Shiva) and is popular deity in this region. He is also known as the Justice God – as he is believed to provide justice to devotees with devotion. Thousands of bells that are hung around the temple and beautiful surroundings give an awe-inspiring charm to the place. Daily India reports ‘He is known to be the God of justice. People from differ

Dattatreya And Kartavirya Arjuna - How Kartavirya Got 1000 Arms?

There is a popular belief that the Kartavirya Arjuna had thousand arms due to the blessing of Lord Dattatreya. Kartaviryarjuna wanted to obtain supernatural powers. He took the advice of Sage Garga for getting his desire fulfilled. Sage Garga asked Kartavirya Arjuna to offer prayers to Lord Dattatreya, who was an incarnation of the Trimurti. Therefore, Kartaviryarjuna and his wife went Narmada River and took bath in the river and did penance to please Dattatreya. Lord Dattatreya was in intense meditation in a nearby place. Pleased with the penance of the king, Dattatreya asked him what boon he wanted. Kartaviryarjuna asked for thousand arms. Dattatreya granted his wishes. This story is found in the Brahma Purana.

Akshaya Tritiya Shradh – Importance of Shradh Performed on Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the Kalpadi Tithi and it marks the beginning of Krita Era. Shradh and Tarpan performed on the day are highly meritorious and everlasting. Making donations on the day on earth to poor people is equal to offering to the deceased ancestor’s souls. The importance of Akshaya Tritiya Shradh is mentioned in the Garuda Puran. If donations are made on the day the soul of the ancestors will not be tormented by the lieutenants of Lord Yama. Things that can be donated as part of Akshaya Tritiya Shradh include uncooked food, water pot, umbrella, footwear and fan.

Hari Bol Hari Bol Bhajan Lyrics

Hari Bol Hari Bol is very popular bhajan dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna. It is chanted for attaining peace and prosperity. The prayer can be chanted whenever performing prayers to Lord Krishna. The lyrics of the Bhajan in English is given below: Hari Bol, Hari Bol, Hari Hari Bol (2 times all lines) Mukund Madhav Govind Bol Keshav Madhav Govind Bol Mukund Madhav Hari Hari Bol

Vasudeva Sutam Devam in Hindi

Vasudeva Sutam Devam is very popular bhajan dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna. The lyrics of the Bhajan in Hindi is given below: It is chanted for attaining peace and prosperity. The prayer can be chanted whenever performing prayers to Lord Krishna. The meaning of this Mantra is given in English below: My salutation to Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, the Destroyer of Kansa and Chanura, the Supreme Bliss of Devaki, the Teacher of the Universe.

Anjaneya Veera Hanumantha Sura Bhajan Lyrics

Anjaneya Veera Hanumantha Sura is very popular bhajan dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is chanted for attaining peace and prosperity. The prayer can be chanted whenever performing prayers to Anjaneya or Hanuman. The lyrics of the Bhajan in English is given below: Anjaneya Vira Hanumant Sura (2 times) Vayu Kumara Vanara Vira Anjaneya Vira Hanumant Sura Vayu Kumara Vanara Vira Shri Ram Duta Jaya Hanumanta Jai Jai Sita Ram ki Jai Bolo Hanuman ki Jai Bolo Hanuman ki Jai Jai Sita Ram ki Jai Bolo Hanuman ki Ram Lakshman Janaki Jai Bolo Hanuman ki Jai Bolo Hanuman ki Jai Jai Sita Ram ki Jai Bolo Hanuman ki Anjaneya Vira .....