Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneshwar.
Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is the oldest and the largest Hindu shrine devoted to Lord Harihara, a combination of Lord Shiva...
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Welcome, voracious readers! If your appetite for reading about Hinduism is insatiable, obtain the lyrics of Hindu Stotras, Mantras, Slokas here. This blog will also feature Tamil Stothrams and Tamil devotional songs with meanings if required, so that the people can read and understand while they chant. Let’s grow together as we delve into the world of spirituality.
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Dec 14, 20221 min read
The Adityas
The twelve distinct forms in which the Sun God Surya manifests himself are referred to as the Adityas. The 12 Adityas are: 1. Indra 2....
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Nov 22, 20221 min read
Shivaratri
Shivaratri occurs on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha every month. As this is the day on which Lord Shiva is said to have first...
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Nov 19, 20221 min read
Piplaad ~ The incarnation of lord Shiva.
Piplaad is regarded to be one of Lord Shiva's avatars. He was the son of the sage Dadhichi and his wife, Lopamudra. However, the sage had...
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Oct 13, 20223 min read
Karva Chauth
Hindu women in Northern and Western India celebrate Karwa Chauth on the fourth day after Purnima (a full moon) in the month of...
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Sep 25, 20222 min read
Mahalaya amavasya
The Mahabharata has a fascinating story that explains the beginnings of this occasion. Mahalaya Paksha involves Mahabharat's Karna. Karna...
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Aug 31, 20221 min read
Ganesha ~ The transcriber
The story of how the greatest epic Mahabharatha was written.
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Aug 5, 20221 min read
Varamahalakshmi Vrata story
In Shravana or Aadi month, Varamahalakshmi Vrata is observed on the Friday before Pournami. The story is from Kanda Purana. Lord Shiva...
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Aug 2, 20221 min read
Aadi Pooram
Aadi Pooram celebrates the birth of Andal. 'Aadi' is the fourth month in the Tamil calendar, while 'Pooram' is one of the 27 Hindu...
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Jun 26, 20221 min read
Kundrakudi Murugan Temple.
Kundrakudi Murugan temple is situated near Kundrakudi, on the fringes of Karaikudi in Tamilnadu's Sivaganga District. The Temple's main...
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May 3, 20221 min read
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is a highly auspicious day that has good muhurta throughout the day. Akshaya means "never diminish" and Tritiya is the...
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Apr 13, 20221 min read
Shantha - Lord Rama's sister.
King Dasaratha and Kousalya had an elder daughter before Lord Rama was born. The girl was very beautiful and very intelligent. King...
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Apr 9, 20221 min read
Ram Navami - Birth of Rama.
Ram Navami is celebrated as the mark of the birth of Lord Rama in the Treta Yuga. King Dasaratha of the Surya Dynasty longed for an heir...
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Mar 11, 20221 min read
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is the most powerful mantra of Lord Shiva and is also known as Rudra mantra or the Tryagambara mantra. Reciting...
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Mar 4, 20221 min read
Markandeya- The immortal Rishi (Chiranjeevi)
Sage Mrikandu and his wife Marudhvathi were childless for a long time. They worshipped Lord Shiva for a son. Lord Shiva was pleased by...
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Feb 15, 20222 min read
Abirami Anthathi
The story of Abirami Anthathi happened in Thirukadiyur, a small village in the back of river Cauvery. It was under Chola reign and ruled...
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