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Jaipur Temple In Vrindavan – Radha Madhava Temple

Jaipur Temple in Vrindavan was built by Sawai Madhav Singh Maharaja of Jaipur in 1917 AD. It is also known as Radha Madhava Temple. The temple is famous for its architecture and is one the stunning and aesthetically built temples in Vrindavan. The sanctum sanctorum of Jaipur temple has a wall of Italian marble. It is well decorated with beautiful paintings. The temple has three sanctum sanctorum (s). The middle sanctum has a black murti of Madhawa (Krishna) and a golden murti of Radha Rani. The murtis are flanked by Ashta Sakhis, the eight friends of Radha. The right sanctum has small murtis of Radha and Krishna. The murtis are flanked by Lalita and Vishakha, friends of Radha. The left sanctum sanctorum has a murti of Krishna in Hamsa Avatar (Swan Form). To the left of this murti are four small black murtis representing the Sanat Kumaras – the mind born sons of Brahma. Legend has it that Krishna took the form of a Hamsa to impart lessons on the secret of the universe to Sanat K

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple At Bajaura In Kullu – Himachal Pradesh

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple is located at Bajaura and is around 15 kms from Kullu town in Himachal Pradesh. Basheshwar Mahadev temple is dedicated to Shiva as Vishweshwar – Lord of the Universe. The deity is carved in his three-faced form above the central porch. Within, three niches have images of Ganesha, Vishnu and Durga. The Devi Durga murti is shown in particularly active form, eight-armed and in the process of killing Shumbha and Nishumbha. Below is the buffalo demon, his head sliced off, while the lion of Durga tears at other demons. In some of its details, this sculpture resembles the bronze murti of Hateshwari Mata at Hatkoti. The murti of Vishnu on the other hand is far more peaceful: the god is flanked by attendants, his long hair flowing gracefully to his shoulders. The temple Shikhara rises to a great height while the garbhagriha or sanctum sanctorum measures 2.18 square meters and enshrines a Shivling. The temple entrance has the familiar figures of Ganga and Yamu

Sadhyas In Hinduism

Sadhyas are Gana Devatas in Hinduism. As per Mahabharata, Sadhyas were born from an egg in Virat Purusha. There are 12 Sadhyas. As per Vishnu Purana, Sadhyas were born to Dharma Deva and Sadhya (daughter of Daksha Prajapati). They are also mentioned in the Rig Veda and Manusmriti. Srikanteshwara Temple At Nanjangud In Karnataka As per Yasaka they reside in the Bhuvarloka – the world between earth and sun or between heaven and earth. Sadhyas always travel together. They are named as Manas, Mantri. Prana, Naran, Panan, Narakan, Vinirbhayan, Nayan, Damshan, Narayanan, Vrikshan, and Prabhu.

How To Face Difficult Times In Life?

There is no escape from difficult times in our life. It might be the death or losing someone dear and near, losing job, your own health, someone you care getting sick or relationship issues. The blow is too hard and unbearable. We are confused. Delusion sets in and the power of reasoning is lost.  So, how to face difficult times in life? Be prepared While living our life to the fullest, we should also be preparing ourselves to face certain harsh truths about life. Any form of happiness that we derive from an external source is bound to snap one day. We need to drill this universal truth into our system. Life is not always a smooth ride. There will be bumps, gutters and blockades. We need to be an efficient driver to drive in the road of life. Life is also a job and we need to be good at this job too – extremely competent and resourceful.   Murudeshwara Temple In Karnataka - Believed To Be The Tallest Gopuram Never be dependent on a person, thing, or organization Re

30 March 2021 Tithi - Panchang - Hindu Calendar - Good Time - Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 8:18 PM on March 30. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 5:56 PM on March 31. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on March 30, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Chitra or Chithirai or Chithira Nakshatra till 2:51 PM on March 30. Then onward it is Swathi or Chothi Nakshatra till 1:14 PM on March 31. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Chitra or