Decked as Kodandapani (one holding a bow), tears roll down my eyes when I look at Sri Rama at Ayodhya!
Continue reading “Ayodhya Rama”
Tag: #temples
Shivaratri – Sahasra lingam
Sahasra means thousand in Sanskrit. Sahasra lingam means one thousand Shiva lingams built into one main Shiva lingam 🙏🏻
Continue reading “Shivaratri – Sahasra lingam”Daily motivation #123
One small positive thought in the mornings can change our whole day, and impact those around us!
Continue reading “Daily motivation #123”Guruvayur Kesavan – Ardent elephant devotee
Guruvayur is a city in South India, known for its temple and main deity Guruvayurappan (form of Lord Krishna). Millions of devotees come to pray in this temple. A special mention to an elephant called Guruvayur Kesavan who was an ardent devotee of Guruvayurappan.
Continue reading “Guruvayur Kesavan – Ardent elephant devotee”Architecture of shrines around the world
Shrines (religious place of worship) are known to be a place where we get to feel comfort in connecting with God! Mesmerized by the architecture of some of the shrines from around the world!
Continue reading “Architecture of shrines around the world”Quiz 34 – 12 Jyothirlinga sthalas
How many of these Jyothirlinga sthalas and lingams can you identify? Have you visited any of these places?
Continue reading “Quiz 34 – 12 Jyothirlinga sthalas”Geeta Stupa at Arkansas
Interesting to see the way architecture and religion come together in a different perspective. Not as a temple, but as a way to share the scriptures.
Continue reading “Geeta Stupa at Arkansas”Temple Mandapams
Indian temples have a lot of mandap (or mandapams) each of which signifies different characteristics. Interestingly, some mandapams also connect to our body organs in temples.
Continue reading “Temple Mandapams”