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Hinduism Beliefs

Hinduism Beliefs - There is only one Supreme Truth called by different names. That is present in all animate and inanimate. Everything rise and fall in this Supreme Truth. There is nothing outside That. This is the core Hindu belief. Hinduism thus extols equality of not just human beings but also of plants and animals. All are forms of That. Hinduism gives the freedom to an individual to define the Supreme Truth. Thus, Hinduism has numerous gods and goddesses. A person might use any form to understand the Supreme Truth. New forms will be used in future. So there is no end to forms through which Supreme Truth can be understood. Happiness is not outside but it is within. This is one of the most important teachings of Hinduism. All we have to remove the veil of ignorance and realize the Light within. That same light is present in all animate and inanimate. Human beings suffer due to ignorance. Ignorance in the form of attachment, desire, anger, ego etc. When there is clear unde

108 Names Of Lord Shiva In Hindi

Below is the 108 names of Lord Shiva in Hindi. Chanting them is considered highly meritorious. Chanting of the name helps in attaining peace and prosperity. It is chanted daily during morning or evening hours. On Monday, Pradosh, Shiv Chaturdashi , Shravan Month (all days) and during Shivratri. १ - ॐ भोलेनाथ नमः , २ - ॐ कैलाश पति नमः , ३ - ॐ भूतनाथ नमः , ४ - ॐ नंदराज नमः , ५ - ॐ नन्दी की सवारी नमः ६ - ॐ ज्योतिलिंग नमः ७ - ॐ महाकाल नमः ८ - ॐ रुद्रनाथ नमः ९ - ॐ भीमशंकर नमः १० - ॐ नटराज नमः ११ - ॐ प्रलेयन्कार नमः १२ - ॐ चंद्रमोली नमः १३ - ॐ डमरूधारी नमः १४ - ॐ चंद्रधारी नमः १५ - ॐ मलिकार्जुन नमः १६ - ॐ भीमेश्वर नमः १७ - ॐ विषधारी नमः १८ - ॐ बम भोले नमः १९ - ॐ ओंकार स्वामी नमः २० - ॐ ओंकारेश्वर नमः २१ - ॐ शंकर त्रिशूलधारी नमः २२ - ॐ विश्वनाथ नमः २३ - ॐ अनादिदेव नमः २४ - ॐ उमापति नमः २५ - ॐ गोरापति नमः२६ - ॐ गणपिता नमः २७ - ॐ भोले बाबा नमः २८ - ॐ शिवजी नमः २९ - ॐ शम्भु नमः ३० - ॐ नीलकंठ नमः

Four Types of Fig Trees Associated with Hinduism

Fig trees are worshipped in Hinduism. They are also famous for their medicinal properties. Four types of fig trees are associated with Hinduism they are: Ficus Racemosa, (Dumar, Gular, Athi) Ficus Microcarpa,  (Ithi) Ficus Religiosa (Arayalu) and Ficus Bengalensis( Peralu) Related Pancha Vriksha – Five Trees in the Garden of Indra

Damrukeshar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Damrukeshar Form of Shiva – 4th Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Damrukeshar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. Those offering prayers to Damrukeshar Mahadev will get relief from all forms of tragedies. The temple dedicated to Damrukeshar Mahadev is located at Ram Siddhi (Ramghat) on the banks of Shipra River. This form of Shiva is associated with the Damaru – hourglass drum Damrukeshar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 4th temple visited during the parikrama of Shivalayas here. Story of Damrukeshar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain Demon Vajrasur conquered heaven and put a stop to all forms of worship on earth. This created numerous problems for all the living beings on earth. Devas were thrown out of heaven. Devas, saints and humans assembled at a spot and offered prayers to Mother Goddess. She appeared and fought against the demon. But the demon used his Mayavi powers and confused the Goddess. She took refuge in the Mahak

Vallimalai Temple – Vallimalai Murugan Temple in Vellore District in Tamil Nadu

Vallimalai Temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga, also known as Subramanya Swami. The shrine is located atop a hill at Vallimalai in Vellore District in Tamil Nadu. Valli the consort of Muruga has prominence here. It is here Muruga courted and married Valli. Vallimalai Murugan Temple is around 25 km from Vellore. Rock Cut Hill Temple - The shrine is a rock cut hill temple. One has to climb 300 steps to reach the temple. Major portion of the temple is inside a cave. The cave shrine is divided into three levels. Muruga is worshipped here along with his consorts Valli and Devasena. The name Vallimalai - The hill gets its name from Goddess Valli who is believed to have performed penance here to get Lord Muruga as her husband. Unique Offering - A unique offering made to the deity is honey and corn flour. This is because Valli belonged to the Vedar community (hunters) who reside in the area. So it is believed that they used to offer wild honey and corn. Story of Sacred T