Below is the Main Essence of Bhagavad Gita in Short Form - Self Explanatory.
--------- Hari Om ---------
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
MATTER vs MAYA
This article was found in Deccan Herald somewhere in the year of 1993 on Acharya Sri Madhwas Greatness and important Guidelines to the present Day to Day chores.
Mr Hiren k.Bose from Calcutta had written this article.
1 Harih para tarah - Hari is the Supreme Being.
Mr Hiren k.Bose from Calcutta had written this article.
Sri Madhwacharya
Prathamo Hanuman Nama Dwitheeyo Bheema Eva cha |
Poornapragna Treetiya thu Bhagavat Karya- saadah ||
Sri Madhwachaya founder of Dvaita Vedanta ( Dualism ) was Born near Udupi in ( 1238-1317 ) on Vijayadasami day.
He took to Sanyasa and became known as 'Ananda Teertha'. Sri Acharya disappeared, while teaching Aitereya Upanishad Bashya to his disciples, in Ananteswara Temple at Udipi in the year 1317 A.D., He is still alive in the Badrikashram on the Hi,ayas with his Guru Sri Vedavyasa Devaru. The full Biographical details of Sri Madhvacharya are told in "Sri Madhva Vijaya".
He took to Sanyasa and became known as 'Ananda Teertha'. Sri Acharya disappeared, while teaching Aitereya Upanishad Bashya to his disciples, in Ananteswara Temple at Udipi in the year 1317 A.D., He is still alive in the Badrikashram on the Hi,ayas with his Guru Sri Vedavyasa Devaru. The full Biographical details of Sri Madhvacharya are told in "Sri Madhva Vijaya".
The first Avatar of Sri Vayu is Hanuman son of Anjana Devi. His wonderful feats and service to Rama Devaru are described in RAMAYANA.
The second Avatar is Sri Bhimasena, in Dwapara Yuga, Sri Vayu Deva appeared as Bhimasena and played the most important part in the destruction of the enemies of God. In the whole of Mahabharata, Bhimasena is the most important person who never slipped from the path of righteousness and served Sri Krishna.
Thus, he served God as Hanuma in Ramayana, as Bhima in Mahabaratha and as Madhwa, served Lord Vedavyasa Devaru. He is the greatest spiritual benefactor of MAnkind.
The Philosophy of Sri Madhwa is simple, easy and very convincing vedanta, called "DVAITA VEDANTA".
To Sri Madhwa, Vishnu is supreme. Vishnu or Lord Sri Hari can be known only through Vedas.
Madhwa philosophy is summerised in the following sloka, attributed to Sri Vyasa Tirtha :
2 Satyam Jagat - The world is Real, not Mithya or illusion.
3 Tatvato Bhedah - Difference is Real.
4 Jeeva Gana Hare ranu charah - All the Jivas are Hari's Servants.
5 Neecho cha bhavam gatah - with gradation among them.
6. Muktirnaija sukhanubhutih - Mukti is the enjoyment of (the soul's)innate bliss.
7. Amala Bhaktischa tat Sadhanam - pure bhakti is the means of attaining Mukti.
8. Akshadi Tritayam pramanam - there are three sources to gain. knowledge namely :
a. Knowing things through "Eyes and other Indriya Prathyaksha",
b. knowing by inference, "Anumana" , and
c. By Shastras 'Agama". Tru Knowledge of the world can be gained by the above three means. It is "Tritayam".
9. Akhilamnaiyaika Vedyo Hari-Lord Sri Hari can be known by Amna (Veda) only. This sloka contains in a nutshell, the essence Dwaita Philosophy.
Sri Madhwacharya has written as many as - 37 Granthas ( Books ) thirty seven works which are very purposeful & monumental.
Acharya Madhwa
The idol of Sri Krishna lifted from a clod of white clay (Gopichandana) was consecrated by Sri Madhwacharya at Rajathapeethapura (Udupi) he conducted its puja and lighted two lamps which are kept burning to this day. With his 'danda' he created a well for its abhishekam. He made eleborate arrangements for the continued conduct of puja fourteen times a day by establishing eight Mutts viz. Palimaaru , Adamaaru, Krishna pura, Puttige, Sirur, Sode, Kaaneiyuru and Pejawara headed by eight Bala sannyasins, each performing puja for two months. This period was later changed to two years by Sri Vadiraja for administrative convenience. So according to this changed system each Mutt gets its turn after 14 years.
Brahma Sutra tippani
Bahu-chitra-jagath-bahudha karana |
Para-shatki-rananta-gunah Paramah ||
The supreme Being is endowed with exalled powers and numorous eminent attributes for he has created this extremely wonderful world of infiniti variety. What the modern man of science has seen now - the Acharya saw inwardly with crystal clearness centuries ago when science in the modern sense of that world was unknown.
Hanuma Bhima Madhwa
The world open to our inspection is reality is real but its reality is rooted in God. This idea Madhwa conveys to us by saying that tattva (reality) is twofold one, Independent Reality and the other, dependent. There is only one independent Reality and all else is dependent on this single self-dependent Being Dependence does not simply non-difference in any form. The world of sentient and insent entities is separate from God but is entirely dependent on Him. The world cannot exist in any form without the sustaining presence of the God with in. In all forms of materialsm the reverse is the case, that is, matter is fundamental and all phenomena, both physical and mental, are the effects of its modification.
In view of what has been said it is obvious that it would be wrong to say that Madhwa's school of thought is more materialistic than others. On the other hand it is out and out spiritual as according to it the ground of all existance is a Supreme Intelligent Being. If by 'materialistic ' is meant that the religion of Madhwa has the tendency of turning the mind of man towards the material things of life the answer is that this is not so. On the other hand it has the effect of
spiritualising life. It is clear to all those he draws inspiration from the Gita and in many places has declared that this system agrees in all respects with what Krishna has taught.
------- Hari Om -------
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Mahalaya Amavasya - Pitru Paksha
Mahalaya Paksha or Pitru Paksha starts from 1st oct to 15 oct 2012 and ends on Mahalaya Amavasya day on 15th oct 2012.
October 1 – Mahalaya Pitru Paksha begins - Prathama thithi shraaddha
October 2 – Dwitiya thithi Shraaddha
October 3 – Trithiya thithi Shraaddha
October 4 – Chaturthi thithi Shraaddha
October 5 – Panchami thithi Shraaddha
October 6 – Shasti thithi Shraaddha
October 7 – Saptami thithi Shraaddha
October 8 - Ashtami thithi Shraaddha
October 9 – Navami thithi Shraaddha
October 10 – Dasami thithi Shraaddha
October 11 – Ekadasi - NO Shraaddha will be done on this Day - Fasting Day
October 12 – Dwadasi thithi Shraaddha
October 13 – Trayodasi thithi Shraaddha
October 14 – Chaturdasi thithi Shraaddha
October 15 - Mahaalaya Amavasya – Most important day of Shraaddha - FOR ALL
Shraaddha and Tarpana :
Shraaddha is the name of the ceremonies performed by Self or Relatives to help the Jeeva ( Soul ) who has departed off his physical body in death. A Jeeva who has cast off his physical sheath is called a Preta. The part of the Shraaddha performed to help him at this stage is called the Preta Kriya.
Benefits of Shraaddha And Tarpana of the Departed Souls
Gifts to deserving Brahmanas for the benefit of the PitrUs, in the proper time and place and with faith, are known as Shraaddha. Shraaddha gives satisfaction to the Pitrus by the offering of the sixteen Shraaddhas, the son helps his father to dwell in joy with the Pitrus. The son should perform the Sapindikarana rites for his father. Performance of Shraaddha and Tarpana relieves the hunger and thirst of the departed soul during its journey to the Pitru Loka ( world ).
Those who go to hell are extremely oppressed by hunger and thirst. Performance of Shraaddha and offerings of Rice and oblations to them, relieve their sufferings. Hence, performance of Shraaddha is indispensable. Those who dwell in heaven also get satisfaction, strength and nourishment.
Cremation is the best way of destroying a dead body. This is highly beneficial for the departed soul. If the body is not burnt; the Jiva is linked to the earth. The soul hovers round or hangs about the dead body on account of Moha or attachment to the physical body. Its journey to the celestial regions is interfered with. The vibrations set up by the recitation of Mantras and the offerings and oblations of water, bring solace and comfort to the departed soul. The Sapindikarana ceremony helps the Jeeva to pass from the Preta Loka to the Pitru Loka. He is then enrolled among the Pitrus or the ancestors. The son walks three times round the dead body of his father before fire is set to the pyre and sprinkles water once, reciting the Mantra: “Go away. Withdraw and depart from here.” The bones and Ashes are collected on the next day and immersed into a river. Those who can afford take them to Benares or Haridwar and immerse them into the Ganga River. It is believed that the soul whose mortal remains are consigned to the sacred River Ganga attains to the higher regions of spiritual light and splendour and in the end to salvation.
Immediately after death, the Jeeva obtains the Ativahika body which is made up of fire, air and ether. Later on, it may have a Yatana Deha for suffering the tortures of hell if it had done great sins on the earth-plane, or a celestial body for enjoying the pleasures of heaven if it had done virtuous actions while living in the world. In the Yatana Deha ( Body ), the air-element preponderates; while, in the celestial body, the element of fire is dominant. It takes one year for the Jiva to reach the Pitru Loka.
There are two classes of Pitrus, viz., the celestial Pitrus who are the lords of the Pitru Loka, and the human Pitrus who go there after death. Brahma is the paternal grandfather of all. Kasyapa and the other Prajapatis are also Pitrus, as they are the original progenitors. Pitru Loka or the Abode of the Pitrus is also called by the name Bhuvara Loka.
The word Pitrus primarily means the immediate ancestors, viz., father, mother, etc. Shraaddha Karma is performed for three generations of Pitrus, or to all Pitrus. Main Three Pindas are offered to the father, the grandfather and the great grandfather. Two Brahmins are fed first. Seven generations can mutually influence one another by the giving and receiving of food.
October 1 – Mahalaya Pitru Paksha begins - Prathama thithi shraaddha
October 2 – Dwitiya thithi Shraaddha
October 3 – Trithiya thithi Shraaddha
October 4 – Chaturthi thithi Shraaddha
October 5 – Panchami thithi Shraaddha
October 6 – Shasti thithi Shraaddha
October 7 – Saptami thithi Shraaddha
October 8 - Ashtami thithi Shraaddha
October 9 – Navami thithi Shraaddha
October 10 – Dasami thithi Shraaddha
October 11 – Ekadasi - NO Shraaddha will be done on this Day - Fasting Day
October 12 – Dwadasi thithi Shraaddha
October 13 – Trayodasi thithi Shraaddha
October 14 – Chaturdasi thithi Shraaddha
October 15 - Mahaalaya Amavasya – Most important day of Shraaddha - FOR ALL
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Shraaddha and Tarpana :
Shraaddha is the name of the ceremonies performed by Self or Relatives to help the Jeeva ( Soul ) who has departed off his physical body in death. A Jeeva who has cast off his physical sheath is called a Preta. The part of the Shraaddha performed to help him at this stage is called the Preta Kriya.
Benefits of Shraaddha And Tarpana of the Departed Souls
Gifts to deserving Brahmanas for the benefit of the PitrUs, in the proper time and place and with faith, are known as Shraaddha. Shraaddha gives satisfaction to the Pitrus by the offering of the sixteen Shraaddhas, the son helps his father to dwell in joy with the Pitrus. The son should perform the Sapindikarana rites for his father. Performance of Shraaddha and Tarpana relieves the hunger and thirst of the departed soul during its journey to the Pitru Loka ( world ).
Those who go to hell are extremely oppressed by hunger and thirst. Performance of Shraaddha and offerings of Rice and oblations to them, relieve their sufferings. Hence, performance of Shraaddha is indispensable. Those who dwell in heaven also get satisfaction, strength and nourishment.
Cremation is the best way of destroying a dead body. This is highly beneficial for the departed soul. If the body is not burnt; the Jiva is linked to the earth. The soul hovers round or hangs about the dead body on account of Moha or attachment to the physical body. Its journey to the celestial regions is interfered with. The vibrations set up by the recitation of Mantras and the offerings and oblations of water, bring solace and comfort to the departed soul. The Sapindikarana ceremony helps the Jeeva to pass from the Preta Loka to the Pitru Loka. He is then enrolled among the Pitrus or the ancestors. The son walks three times round the dead body of his father before fire is set to the pyre and sprinkles water once, reciting the Mantra: “Go away. Withdraw and depart from here.” The bones and Ashes are collected on the next day and immersed into a river. Those who can afford take them to Benares or Haridwar and immerse them into the Ganga River. It is believed that the soul whose mortal remains are consigned to the sacred River Ganga attains to the higher regions of spiritual light and splendour and in the end to salvation.
Immediately after death, the Jeeva obtains the Ativahika body which is made up of fire, air and ether. Later on, it may have a Yatana Deha for suffering the tortures of hell if it had done great sins on the earth-plane, or a celestial body for enjoying the pleasures of heaven if it had done virtuous actions while living in the world. In the Yatana Deha ( Body ), the air-element preponderates; while, in the celestial body, the element of fire is dominant. It takes one year for the Jiva to reach the Pitru Loka.
There are two classes of Pitrus, viz., the celestial Pitrus who are the lords of the Pitru Loka, and the human Pitrus who go there after death. Brahma is the paternal grandfather of all. Kasyapa and the other Prajapatis are also Pitrus, as they are the original progenitors. Pitru Loka or the Abode of the Pitrus is also called by the name Bhuvara Loka.
The word Pitrus primarily means the immediate ancestors, viz., father, mother, etc. Shraaddha Karma is performed for three generations of Pitrus, or to all Pitrus. Main Three Pindas are offered to the father, the grandfather and the great grandfather. Two Brahmins are fed first. Seven generations can mutually influence one another by the giving and receiving of food.
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Origin Of The Pitrupaksha - A Story from the Mahabharata
The renowned hero of the Mahabharata, Daanavira Karna, when he left the mortal coil, ascended to the higher worlds and reached the region of the heroes. There the fruit of his extraordinary charity while upon earth came to him in multiplied thousandfold, but it came to him in the form of immense piles of gold and silver. Karna had done limitless charity of wealth, but had neglected to do Anna-Dana. Thus he found himself in the midst of wealth and plenty, but with no food to appease him. He prayed to Lord Yama. The Great Ruler responded to Karna’s prayer and granted him a respite for fourteen days to return to the earth-plane once again and make up for his former neglect. Karna came down from the Mrityu Loka, and for fourteen days, he fed the Brahmins and the poor, and made offerings of water, etc. He performed the prescribed rites also on the last day. On his return once again to the higher world, the effect of Karna’s observances during this fortnight removed all his wants there. The time of this occurrence was the dark fortnight of Asvayuja.
Due to the grace of Lord Yama, it came to be so ordained that such rites done at this particular period acquired the following unique merits. Offerings made at this time reached all departed souls, whether they were kins directly in the line of the offerer or not. Even those who died without progeny received these oblations given on this Pitrupaksha Amavasya day. All those who had failed to do deeds of charity and Anna-Dana and were thus denied these comforts in the Pitru Loka, benefited by these ceremonies. Those deceased whose date of death is not known and whose annual Shraaddha cannot be done, they also get these oblations of Pitrupaksha. Souls whose life was cut off by violent, accidental or unnatural death and to whom, therefore, offerings cannot reach in the ordinary course, to them, too, the Pitrupaksha offerings reach directly. All these the boon of Lord Yama made possible from the time the great Karna performed the Asvayuja-Paksha rites. The Hindus now observe this Paksha with great faith, with strict regulation, taking bath thrice, with partial fasting, etc. On the newmoon day, Sarvapitru Amavasya, the full rites are done and plenty of charity given.
Propitiation Of Departed Spirits
The day of Mahalaya Amavasya is a day of great significance and importance to all Hindus. It is the annual festival for propitiating the spirits of our ancestors, with devout prayers for peace. The Hindu Itihasas say, that on the Mahalaya Amavasya, there is a conjunction of the sun and the moon and that the sun enters the sign Virgo (Kanya). On this day, the departed manes, i.e., our ancestors, leave their abode in the world of Yama and come down to the world of mortals and occupy the houses of their descendants.
The fortnight preceding the new moon is specially consecrated for the propitiation of such departed spirits. The ceremonies performed in honour of the manes or ancestors during each day of this fortnight are considered to be equal to those performed at Gaya. The principle in all such rites is the worship of the departed souls and the satisfaction of their wishes so that they might be in peace during the rest of the year.
------------ Hari Om ------------
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Sri Venu Gopala Swamy Temple Yelahanka Bangalore-64
Sri Venu Gopala Swamy & Sri Vishwanatheswara Temple
Sri Venu Gopala Swamy
Main Gopuram
First Sapta Rishigala Pratistapana was done and during last 3 yugas has been worshipped by king Janamejiya and King Chola Raja and now kempegowda - Founder of Bangalore.
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Re-Installed by King Janamejaya and worshipped the deity.sila sasanas are there encripted on stone slabs near the temple.
Main Entrance
Dhwajastamba
Big Fort was there behind that this temple was present but the Fort is not there now and the temple is existing.
Vishwasena & Alwars
Also called as Santhana Venu Gopala Swamy -- Santhana Phala was granted to many childless couples who had prayed to this Lord and did many Vratas.
Sri Laxmi Devi
Yoga Narasimha
poojas has been Carried on all the 3 yugas by different Rishis and Kings.
Sri Vishwanatheswara Swamy
A Far View
Main Ent to Vishwanatheswara temple
Sri Parvati devi
Lord Ganesha
Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy
Kempegowda before going in Founding present Bangalore had its old place name as ( Benda kaaluru ) he had renovated this temple and got Bleesings and then found and formed Benda kaaluru now it is Bangalore.
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Nagara Kallu
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Santhana Gopala Krishna Mantra :
Om Devaki Sudha Govinda|
Vasudeva Jagath PatheDehimey Thanayam
Krishna Thwamaham
Saranam
Kadhahaa Deva Deva
Jagannatha
Gothra Vridhi Karap Prabho
Dehimey Thanayam Sheegram
Ayushmandham Yashashreenam ||
Most Important for all to Visit this oldest Temple in the outskirts of Bangalore and Get the blessings of Lord Sri Venu Gopala swamy and Lord Vishwanatheswara.
------------- Hari Om ------------
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Tree Ganesha
Tree Ganesha - Chikka Bammasandra , Yelahanka New Town , Bangalore--64
Tree Ganesha
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Tree Ganesha is in the Junction of chickka Bommasandra Cross in Yelahanka New Town , Bangalore - 64.
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According to Muddamma many people who came and prayed sincerely to this Tree Ganesha for their individual problems have been Rewarded.
Smt Muddamma
Recently one couple were childless for 7 years and after praying sincerely to this Tree Ganesha and got the news that she is 3 months pregnant now.
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Another instance of Land dispute was sorted out automatically without going to the Court by praying sincerely to this Tree Ganesha and Job to a person who was jobless for many years.
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Worth a visit since this has came into existance recently and Ganesha Festival- Ganesh Chaturti happens to come in next month.
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-------- Hari Om --------
Sunday, July 29, 2012
MUKYA PRANA
MUKYAPRANA & VYASARAJARU
HARI SARVOTHAMA VAYU JEEVOTHAMA TATVA
Sri VYASARAJA Tirtharu is great Tapasvi and Gnanigalu (astetic & knowledgeable ), He precipitated 9 Prameyas and lived in the 15th Century during the Vijayanagara period.
1) Hari is only Sarvothama.
2) World is Real.
3) Panchabedha ( 5 Differences ).
4) All Jeevas are under control of Lord Sri Hari.
5) There is differences in Jeevas.
6) Svaroopa Sukhanu anubhavave is Moksha.
7) Only Pure Bhakthi will lead to Mukti( Salvation).
8) Prathyaksha, Aagama and Anumana - 3 types of Pramanagalu.
9) Only Through the Vedas one can Understand Lord Sri HARI.
To get Know Lord Sri Hari or to get Sri Haris blessings -- MukyaPrana ( Lord Anjaneya or Vayu Deva or Hanuma) Anugraha ( Blessings) is a Required and it is a Must.Without knowing Lord Anjaneya it is Not Fruitful in all the respects.
So Sri VYASARAJA Tirtharu has installed/consecreted such MukyaPrana ( Anjaneya ) 732 Idols mainly all over South India and only 510 such idols are Found till date & Remaining idols are yet to be traced / identified, regular Poojas / Festivals are carried out at all the places.
Sri Vyasarajaru
"Arthikalpitha kalpoyam Prathyarthi gajakesari | Vyasathritha gururbhuyarth
asmad ishtartha siddhaye" ||
Sri VYASARAJA Tirtharu is great Tapasvi and Gnanigalu (astetic & knowledgeable ), He precipitated 9 Prameyas and lived in the 15th Century during the Vijayanagara period.
1) Hari is only Sarvothama.
2) World is Real.
3) Panchabedha ( 5 Differences ).
4) All Jeevas are under control of Lord Sri Hari.
5) There is differences in Jeevas.
6) Svaroopa Sukhanu anubhavave is Moksha.
7) Only Pure Bhakthi will lead to Mukti( Salvation).
8) Prathyaksha, Aagama and Anumana - 3 types of Pramanagalu.
9) Only Through the Vedas one can Understand Lord Sri HARI.
To get Know Lord Sri Hari or to get Sri Haris blessings -- MukyaPrana ( Lord Anjaneya or Vayu Deva or Hanuma) Anugraha ( Blessings) is a Required and it is a Must.Without knowing Lord Anjaneya it is Not Fruitful in all the respects.
So Sri VYASARAJA Tirtharu has installed/consecreted such MukyaPrana ( Anjaneya ) 732 Idols mainly all over South India and only 510 such idols are Found till date & Remaining idols are yet to be traced / identified, regular Poojas / Festivals are carried out at all the places.
Sri Vyasaraja Installed Lord Anjaneya idol
ಬುದ್ಧಿರ್ಬಲಂ ಯಶೋಧೈರ್ಯಂ ನಿರ್à²à²¯à²¤್ವಂ ಅರೋಗತಾ
| ಅಜಾಡ್ಯಂ ವಾಕ್ಪಟುತ್ವಂಚ ಹನೂಮತ್ ಸ್ಮರಣಂ à²à²µೇತ್ |
To Understand and identify Sri Vyasaraja Tirtha installed Lord Anjaneya , we need to know what are the features and characteristics of all those Idols which were installed by him.
Some common salient features of the idols are:
Avatara Thraya Roopa - representing Hanuma, Bheema & Madhwa avataragalu
1. Hanuma Roopa - Bala, Ghante , Abhaya Hastha, Moothi/Face - etc
2. Bheema Roopa- Gadhe, Sougandhika Pushpa, Karna Kundala etc (any other Kshatriya features)
2. Bheema Roopa- Gadhe, Sougandhika Pushpa, Karna Kundala etc (any other Kshatriya features)
3. Madhwa Roopa- Shikha, Yogada patti, granthas etc.
---- Hari Om ----
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Lepakshi
Lepakshi Temple
Naga Lingeswara
Lepakshi is a small village located in the Anantapur Dist in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 20 kms from Hindupur and about 120 kms North of Bangalore. one can take a bus or a train to Hindupur and then travel to Lepakshi.
Main Entrance
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Lepakshi is very important historically and archaeologically. There are three main shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra.
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To the west of the main shrine a life size idol of "Naga Linga". This is a Seven-hooded Naga, carved out of a single rock that shelters a black-polished Shiva Linga placed on the grooved coil of the serpent.
Naga Lingeswara1
Naga lingeswara2
According to the temple Legend it is believed to be First constructed by Saint Agastya.
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In Skanda Purana Lepakshi is mentioned one of the 108 important Shaiva Kshetras (places).
Shasanas
Old Wall painting
another old Wall painting
The architecture of the temple reflects the Vijayanagar style. It was ruled by various dynasties and empires exhibiting the Rich and Diverse culture. The cultural heritage of Lepakshi lies in its Arts, Dance, Drama and Music.
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Kuchipudi, Bhamakalpam, Lambadi and Burrakatha are some of the popular dance forms of Lepakshi. The musical heritage of Lepakshi lies in Carnatic music, which is believed to have been inspired from the gods.
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A car festival is conducted every year in the month of Feb attracts thousands of Devotees from all over south India and other places.
Nandi - Basavanna
Nandi Basavanna
Information Name plate on Basavanna
A Granite Stone "Nandi" (the Bull) sculpture is 6 ft in height and 26 ft in Length. It is considered to be the biggest monolithic Nandi in India. The majestic artistry of Nandi sculpture is mesmerising for the tourists. To the right side on same the platform you can find a "Saptamatrika" (seven mothers) panel.
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The Lepakshi temple can be divided into three sections - the 'Mukha Mandapa', (or the 'Nitya Mandapa' or 'Ranga Mandapa'), the 'Artha Mandapa' and 'Garbha Griha', and the 'Kalyana Mandapa'.
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The Lepakshi temple has been built in honour of Lord Veerabhadra. According to the legend the Kalyana Mandapa of the temple had witnessed the marriage Lord Shiva and Parvati. The 'Natya' (Dancing) and 'Ardha' (worship) Mandapams are the best parts of the temple in terms of architecture. The 'Natya' Mandapa has been adorned with sculptured pillars depicting life-size musicians and dancers.
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The sculptures and the mural paintings seen in the Natya and Kalyana Mandapams are exceptional for their artistic beauty and skill. Most of these sculptures portray the mythological puranic episodes like 'Ananthasayana', 'Dattatreya', 'Chaturmukha Bramha', 'Tumburu', 'Narada' and 'Rambha'.
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A huge statue of Lord Ganesha captures the attention of everyone when you enter the second interior court. This idol is carved on one side of a big boulder and is enclosed in a separate mandapa with sculpted pillars.
Lord Ganesha
another view
Just next to this Ganesha, on another huge rock, you can find the carving depicting the legend of Srikalahasthi where Sri (spider), Kala (serpent) and Hasthi (elephant) are worshipping the Linga.
Rama performing pooja
another full view
Veerabhadresawara temple in Lepakshi is one of the largest murals ever painted in Asia. This painting of Veerabhadra measures about 23 feet by 13 feet. The ardhamandapam of the Lepakshi temple has the paintings of 14 forms or manifestations of Lord Shiva.
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There are also some of the paintings depicting the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
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Sita paada (Foot)
Lord Anjaneya
another view of Anjaneya
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Worth of a Visit and unforgettable thrilling experience one Gets. It is One Day Trip from Bangalore and Carry Food and engage a Guide.
------- Hari Om -------
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