INDIAN HINDU TEMPLE - The Sun Temple Katarmalla - Almora

The Sun Temple Almora 

                                   

The Sun temple was built by KATARMALLA, a Katyuri Raja, in the 9th century. In the early medieval period, Kumaon was ruled by the Katyuri dynasty. The temple is a monument of historical importance, though presently the structure is in a decayed state. 

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The Sun Temple, situated 16 km northwest of Almora, is one of the famous historical places of Kumaon hills in Uttaranchal.

Katarmalla Sun Temple Almora  History

Dating back 800 years, this temple is second in importance, the first being the Sun Temple of Konark in Orissa. Noted for its magnificent architecture, this temple is devoted to deity Burhadita or Vraddhaditya (the old Sun God). The idols of Lord Shiva Goddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi Lord Narayana can also be spotted in this temple.this temple were removed to the National Museum in Delhi. Though the temple is in a decaying state at the present time, it is visited by many devotees who come here to offer prayer to the Sun God.

India Sun Temple Katarmalla - Almora 

The Sun Temple Almora is famous for its magnificent beauty, panoramic view of the Himalayas, rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts and delicious cuisine  Katarmal Sun Temple complex has one main temple, surrounded by 45 smaller shrines exquisitely carved temples surrounding it. Almora India travel guide with latest information of Almora Tourism. Almora is a hill station famous for magnificent beauty, panoramic view of the Himalayas, rich cultural heritage, and weekend break destination. Best deals in Almora tours travel packages, Plan your Almora trip with Uttaranchal in Uttarakhand India.

The Katarmal Sun temple is a major pilgrimage centre and attracts thousands of Sun God devotes every year from different parts of the country & world. The Katarmal Sun temple is now protected and preserved by the Archeological Survey of India and the government is also constructing road and can be easily accessed by foot as a small beautiful trek among the thick deodars leads you to the Sun Katarmal Temple. The Katarmal Sun temple has some unique architectural style and the images carved on the walls are very intricately done.

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God Vishnu is the preserver of the Trinity. Lord Vishnu has four hands and all hand full with different type of arms. His first hand holds a conch shell (sankha). This hand indicate that spread of the divine sound “Om”, Second hand holds a discus (charka), its indicate the and give the reminder of wheel of time. It says to lead a good life within the limited time. Third one holds lotus (Padma) which indicate glorious existence and the fourth hands a mace (gada) indicating the power and the punishing capacity of the lord if discipline in the life ignored. God Vishnu is the husband of goddss laxmi. Laxmi is the goddess of wealth.

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Goddess - Sri Saraswathi AshTaKam- Meaning- Video

SARASWATHI ASHTAKAM

                                ( An octet to the goddess of knowledge)

 Amba, thwadeya pada pankaja pamsu lesa,

Sambanda banduratharaa rasana thwadheeyam,

Sambhayudhadhipadamapya amruthathi ramyam,

Nimbhayathe kimutha bhouma padani thasya.                                          1


Oh, Mother, for him whose toungue is pretty,

By the contact with the dust of lotus feet of yours,

Even the position of Devendra,

Made pleasant with holy things like nectar,

Tastes bitter and what shall we say,

About any positions in earth?



Matha, sthwadheya karunamrutha poorna drushti,

Pathakwachidwidhi vasan manuje na cheth syath,

Kaa thasya  ghora api dhabhyavaaharanidhra,

Bheethyadhikeshu sama bhavamupeyivalsu.                                                 2


Oh Mother, If your merciful nectar like looks,

Does not fully  fall on a man,

What shall we tell about him,

Who does not see even differences,

In food, sleep and in grades of fear?



Vani rema giri suthethi cha roopa bhedai,

Kshoni jusham vividha mangala maadha dhasi,

Naneeyaseem thava vibhuthimaho vivekthum,

Ksheenibhavathyakruthakopi vacha prapancha                                               3


Mother, the world of words in this earth,

Is just not sufficient to describe Your greatness,

For you grant all that is good for the earth,

In the forms of Sarasvathi, Lakshmi and Parvathi.



Sarvagnatha  giri sutha kamithir vipaksha,

Garvachidhakusalathadivishad guroscha,

Charvaartha sabdha ghatana patutha kaveenaam,

Sarvam thwadheeya  karunaa kanika vivartha.                                                     4


Mother, the all time greatness of Lord Shiva,

The ability to kill the pride in enemies

Of Guru, the teacher of  devas,

And the ability to arrange words of the poets,

Are but different forms of the drops of your mercy.



Mooka kavirjada iha prathi bhavadhagryo,

Bheekunda durbhalamadhir dharani vijhetha,

Nishkinchano nidhipadhir  bhavathi thwadheeya,

Mekam kadakshamavalambhya jagathsavithree.                                              5


Oh Goddess who is mother of all earth,

By one mere merciful look of yours,

A dumb man became a poet,

A fool became the first among the wise,

And a very poor man becomes very rich.



Varnathmike , hima sudhakara sankha kunda,

Varnabhi rama thanu vallari viswa vandhye,

Karnatha deergha karunardhra kadaksha pathai,

Poorna akhilarthamima masu vidathsva devi.                                                    6


Hey Goddess with a colourful soul,

Whose body is as white as the,

Snow, moon, conch and Jasmine,

And who is worshipped by the entire world,

Please rain a merciful look on me,

From your eyes which extend to your ears,

And make me fulfill all my wishes.



Kalam kiyanthamayi they chararavindha,

Malambhya hantha vilapami vilolachetha,

Balam kurushwa krutha kruthyamimam Shubhiaka,

Moolam nidhaya karuardhra mapangamasmin.                                                    7


For how long a time ,am I crying,

Near the lotus like feet of yours,

Oh Goddess ,who is the source of all that is good,

Please be kind enough to shower,

The merciful look of yours,

So that this child will become contented.



Ananda hethu mayi they karunaam vihaya,

Noonam na kinchidakhilesi vilokayami,

Dhoonam dayarhamagathim karunamruthadrai,

Renam shishum shishirayashu kadakshapathai.                                                    8

Hey Goddess who is the cause of my  happiness,

Except for your mercy, I do not see,

Anything in this world to be happy,

And so please make this child drench in cold,

From the rain of mercy from your eyes.

For I am  fit for your mercy,

And does not have any one else.



Imam padedhya prayathasthavodhgha,

Mananya chetha jagatham jananya,

Sa vidhwadharadhitha pada peete,

Labhetha sarvam pursharthasartham.                                                  9


He who reads the prayer,

To the mother of all the world,

Would become fit to be worshipped by the wise,

And would get all that is to be got.


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DEVI KAVACHAM -ARMOUR OF GODDESS-DASARA SPECIAL

DEVI KAVACHAM

(Armour of the Goddess- Navaratri- Dasara-Goddess)

(This great stotra comes as a prelude to the great Devi Mahatmyam. It can also be chanted separately)


1.    Markandeya Uvacha: -

       Yath guhyam paramam loke sarva rakshakaram nrunam,

       Yanna kasya Chidagyatham, thanme bruhi pithamaha.



Oh Lord Brahma (Grand father of all) Please teach me that which is secret to all the world, which is great, which gives complete protection, and which has not been told to any one.



2.    Brahmo Uvacha:-
       Asthi guhya thamam vipra, Sarva bhoothopakaarakam,

       Devyasthu kavacham punyam tachrunushwa maha mune.



Hey great sage, There is a very secret Devi Kavacha (Armour of Goddess, which is useful to all animals and which has not been told to any one.



3.    Pradhamam Sailaputhreethi, dwitheeyam Brahma Charini,

       Treetheeyam Chadra Gandethi Koosmandethi Chathurthakam.



4.    Panchamam Skanda Matheti shashtam Kathyayaneethi cha.

       Sapthamam Kala Rathreethi Maha Goureethi Chasthamam.



5.    Navamam Sidhitha proktha Nava Durga prakeerthitha,

       Ukthanyethani naamani Brahmanaiva Maahaathmana.



I have with extreme happiness sung the fame of the nine mothers, Sailaputhri(The daughter of Himalayas), Brahmacharini(She who leads you to salvation), Chandra Ganda(she who hangs the crescent in her bell), Kooshmanda(She who eats away the earth with its pain and sorrow), Skandamatha(Mother of Lord Subrahmanya), Kathyayani(She who was born in the hermitage of Sage Kathyayana), Kala Rathri(She who is the end of God of death), Mahagouri(The pure white Goddess) and Sidhitha(She who gives Salvation. The great God has told these in the Vedas.



6.    Agnina dahyamanasthu Sathru madhye Gatho rane,

       Vishame durgame Chaiva bhayartha saranam Gatha,

     

7.    Na Thesham jayathe kinchid asubham rana sankate,

       Naapadam thasya pasyami soka dukha bhayam nahi.



He who remember these nine mothers will not suffer even if he is burnt in fire, even if he has gone to war, even if he is very sad, even if he is terribly afraid of war.



8.    Yaisthu bhakthya smrutha noonam teshamrudhi prajayathe.



Any one who remembers those names with devotion is also are free of these fears and sorrows.



Pretha Samstha thu Chamunda varahi Mahishasna,

     

9.    Indri Gaja Samaruda Vaishnavi Garudasana,

       Maheswari vrushabarooda Kaumari Shikhi vahana,

     

10.  Brahmi hamsa samarooda sarvabharana Bhooshitha,

       Nanabharana Shobhadya Nano rathnopa Shobitha,

     



11.  Drusyanthe Radhamarooda Devya Kopa Samanvitha.



Kali rides on corpses, Varahi rides on Garuda, Maheswari on bull, Kaumari on Peacock, Brahmi on a swan and all of them wear different types of ornaments and have different types of luster, wear different type of gems and are seen on the charriots with very angry faces.

(This is the description of the seven holy mothers)



Samkham Chakram, Gadham, Shakthim, Halancha, musalayudham,

     

12.  Gedagam, thomaram chaiva parasum pasameva cha,

       Kunthayudham, trishoolan cha Sarngayudhamuthamam,

     

13.  Daithyanam deha nasaya bakthanam abhayaya cha,

       Darayanthyudhanetham devanamcha hithaya vai.



They hold in their hands conch, mace, spear, plough, shield, tall spear, axe, trident, strong bow made of horns so that they can kill asuras, bless devotees and for the good of devas.



14.  Mahabale, mahothsahe, Maha bhaya vinasini,

       Trahi maam dushprekshya, Sathrunam Bhaya vardhini.



Hey strong Goddess, Hey enthusiastic Goddess, Hey goddess who removes fear of death, Hey Goddess who is extremely impossible to see and Hey Goddess, who increases the fear of your enemies, please protect us.



15.  Prachyam Rakshathi mamaindri, agneyam agni devatha,

       Dakshine raksha Vaarahi, Nairythyam thwam Gadga Dharinim.



Let Indrani (Power of Indra) protect me in the east, Agni (Female power of fire God, in the southeast, varahi (the power of varaha) in the south, and Gadgadharini (She holds a sword), in the southwest.



16.  Pradeechyam varuni Rakshed vayavyam Mruga Vahini,

       Raksed udecchyam Kaumari and easanyam Soola Dharini.



Let the power of Varuna (God of rain) protect me in the west, the power of wind, in the northwest, Kaumari (the power of Lord Subrahmanya) in the north and Maheswari (The power of Lord Shiva) in the Northeast.



17.  Urdhwam Brahmani mey rakshed adhsthad vaishnavi Thadha,

       Evam dasa disa Rakshe Chamunda Sava Vahana.



Let Brahmani (Power of Lord Brahma) protect me at the top, let Vaishnavi (Power of Vishnu) protect me below and let Chamunda who sits on a seat of Corpse thus protect me on all the ten sides.



18.  Jayame Chagradha sthadhu, vijaya sthadu Prushtatha,

       Ajitha vama parswe sthu Dakshine chaparajitha.



Let Jaya (She who is Victory) stand before me, let Vijaya (She who is always victorious) stand behind me, let Ajitha (She who cannot be won) stand to my left and Aparjitha (She who has never been defeated) stand on my right.



19.  Shikhamudhyothini rakshedhuma moordhni vyavasthidha,

       Maladhari lalate cha brovow rakshed yasawini.



Let Udhyothini (She who is ever prepared) protect my hair, Uma (goddess Parvathy) my head, Maladhari (She who wears a garland) my forehead and Yasawini (She who is famous) my eye brows.



20.  Trinethra cha bruvor madhye yamaganda cha Nasike,

       Sankhini chakshshor madhye, srothrayor vindhya vasini.



21.  Kapalow kalika rakshed, kana moole thu sankari,

       Nasikayam sugandha cha utharoshta cha charchika.



Let Trinethra (She who has three eyes) protect the space between eye brows, Yamaganda (death to God of death) protect my nose, Sankhini (She who has a conch) the space between two eyes, Dwara Vasini (She who lives deep inside) my ears, Kalika (the black goddess) my cheeks, Sankari (Wife of Lord Parameshwara) the ear lobes, Sugandha (She who smells nice) the nose bridge and Charchiga (she who is above description) outside my mouth.



22.  Adhare Cha amrutha kala, jihwayam thu saraswathi,

       Dandhan rakshathu Kaumari, kanda madhye thu Chandika.



Let my lips be protected by Chandra Kala, (she who wears the crescent moon) Sarawathi (Goddess of learning) my tongue, Kaumari (She who is a young girl) my teeth and chandika (she who cannot be measured) the middle of my neck.



23.  Gandikam chithraganda, cha mahamaya cha thaluke,

       Kamakshim Chibukam raksseth, vacham me sarva mangala.



Let my throat be protected by Chitra Ganda(She who is picturesque), Mahamaya(great enchantress) protect the small tongue, Kamakshi(She who has attractive eyes) protect my beard and voice be protected by Sarva mangala. (She who gives all that is good)



24.  Greevayam Badhrakali cha prushtavamse danurdhari,

       Neelagreeva bahikante nalikam nalakoobhari.



25.  Gadga dharinyobhou skandow bahu me vajra dharini,

       Hasthayor dhandini rakshed ambika cha anguleeshu cha.



Let Badrakali (the black goddess who protects) protect my neck, Neelagreeva (the goddess who is blue) protect the back portion of my neck, Nalakoobari protect the neck joint, Gadgadharini (She who holds the sword) protect my shoulders, Vajradharini (She who holds Vajrayudha) protect my arms, dhandini (She who punishes) protect my hands and Ambika (she who is the mother of the world) protect my fingers.



26.  Nakham sooleswari raksheth kukshow rakshet naleswari,

       Sthanou rakshet mahadevi mana soka nasini.



Let Sooleswari (she who holds the spear) protect my nails, Naleswari protect my abdomen, Mahadevi (The great goddess) protect my breasts and let Soka nasini (She who destroys sorrows) protect my mind.



27.  Hrudayam lalitha devi hydhare shoola dharini,

       Nabhim cha kamini raksheth, guhyam guhyeswari thadha,

     

Let Lalitha (The goddess who is easy to attain) protect my heart, let Sooladharini (She who holds the trident) protect my stomach, Kamini (She who is lovable) protect my belly and let Guhyeswari (She who is secret) protect my reproductive organs.



28.  Bhoothanatha cha medram cha gudham mahisha vahini,

       Katyam bhagagavathi rakshed januni vindhya vasini.



Let my penis be protected by Bhoothanada (She who is the ruler of all beings), my behind protected by Mahisha vahini, (She who rides on buffalo) my thighs by Bhagawathi (She who is the goddess) and knees be protected by Vindhyavasini. (She who lives on Vindhya Mountains)



29.  Jange mahabala proktha janumadhye vinayaki,

       Gulphayor narasimhi cha padha prushte amithoujasi.



30.  Padamanguli sreedhari cha padadasthalavasini,

       Nakhan damshtra karali cha kesamscaivordhwa kesini.



Let my knee cap be protected by Mahabala (she who is very strong) who has been mentioned in the Vedas, the centre of the knee be protected by Vinayaki, (She who helps us carry out things without obstruction, the forelegs be protected by Narasimhi)(The female power of Lord Narasimha), the top of the feet be protected by Amithoujasi, the fingers of the feet be protected by Sreedhari (She who holds Maha lakshmi), the bottom of the feet by Thalavasini, Nails of the feet by Karali (She who is black with anger)and hair all over the body by Oordhwakesi. (Goddess having long hair)



31.  Roma koopani Kaubheri twacham Vageeswari Thadha,

       Raktha majjavasa mamsanya asthi medhamsi parvathi.



Let the hair pores all over the body be protected by Kaubheri (The female power of the of Kubhera), skin be protected by Vagheeswari, (The goddess of words) and let Parvathy (The daughter of the Mountain) protect my blood, flesh, juices bones and fat.



32.  Andhrani kala Rathrischa, piuthancha makuteswari,

       Padmavathi padma kose kaphe choodamani sthadha.



Let my intestines be protected by Kala Rathri, (Goddess of Dark night) the bile be protected by Magudeswari, (Goddess who wears a crown, heart be protected by Padmavathi)(Goddess who sits on lotus) and let Choodamani (Goddess who is a great gem) protect my phlegm



33.  Jwalamukhi nakha jwalam abhedya sarva sandhishu,

       Shukram brahmani me rakshed chayam chathreswari Thadha.



Let the shine of my nails be protected by Jwalamukhi (She who has a face of a flame), all the joints be protected by Abhedya (She who cannot be injured), shadow be protected by Chatreswari (She who is like an umbrella) and Oh Brahmani (The female power of Lord Brahma) protect my semen.



34.  Ahankaram Mano budhim rakjsha me dharma charini,

       Pranapanou thadha vyana samana dhanameva cha,

     

35.  Yasa keerthim cha Lakshmin cha Sadha rakshathu Chakrini,

       Gothram Indrani me raksheth pasunme raksha Chandika.



Hey Dharmacharini(she walks on the path of Dharma), please protect my mind, intellect and my ego. Let the winds of the body viz. Prana, Apana, Vyana, Samana, Udhana. as well as fame, good name and wealth be protected by Chakreswari(She who wields the holy wheel). Hey Indrani(The female power of Lord Indra) protect my progeny and Hey Chandika(She who cannot be measured) protect my cows.



36.  Puthran Rakshed Mahalakshmi, Bharyam Rakshadu Bhairavi,

       Margam Kshemakari rakshed dwijaya sarvatha sthitha.



Let Maha Lakshmi protect my sons, Let Bhairavi (Another name for Parvathy) protect my wife and let my way be protected by Kshemakari (She who looks after) who is victorious and lives everywhere.



37.  Raksha heenanthu yath sthanam varjitham kavachena thu,

       Thad sarvam raksha me devi jayanthi papa nasini.



Whichever part does not have protectio, let all those be protected by you goddess who is the greatest and who destroys sins.



38.  Padamekam na Gachethu yadi chedh cha Shubatmana,

       Kavachenavyatho nithyam yathra yathra hi gachathi.



39.  Thathra thathratha labascha vijaya saarva kamika,

       Yam yam chinthayathe kamam tham tham prapnothi nischitham.



The one, who wishes all good to happen to him, should not walk a step without this Armour. One who travels to any direction protected by this armor will earn lot of money, get all sort of victory and definitely get all his wishes fulfilled.



40.  Paramaiswaryamathulam prapsyathe bhoothale pumaan,

       Nirbhayo jayathe marthya samgrameswaparajitha.



The man will get unmatched wealth and all human beings that chant this will walk without fear, being victorious in all wars.



41.  Trilokye thu bhaveth poojya kavachenavutha puman,

       Idanthu devya kavacham devanam abhi durlabham.



42.  Ya padeth prayatho nithyam trisandhyam sradhayan witha,

       Daivikale bavethasya trilokye cha aparajitha.



43.  Jived varsha satham sagramapamruthyu vivarjitha,

       Nasyanthi vyadhaya sarve lutha visphotakadhaya.



44.  Sthavaram jangamam chapi kruthrimam chapi yadvisham,

       Abhicharani sarvani manthra yanthrani bhoothale,

     

45.  Bhoochara khecharas chaiva jalajaschoupadashika,

       Sahaja kulaja mala dakini sakini sthadha,

     

46.  Antharikshachara ghora dakinyancha maha bala,

       Gruha bhootha pisachascha yaksha gandarwa rakshasa.



47.  Brahma rakshasa vethala Koosmanda bhairavadhaya,

       Nasyanthi darsanathasya kavache hrudhi samsthithe.



He who daily reads this Armour of the Goddess, which is even difficult for devas to obtain, in dawn, noon and dusk with devotion would be able to realise the goddess in person. He would live for one hundred years without getting defeated in all he three worlds with no untimely death in his family. This would destroy all the poxes. All the effects artificial poisons with temporary and permanent effects would be destroyed. All the black magic done in this world, and the bad spirits which travel on the earth and in the sky, which are made in water, which can be created and which hear the suggestions like Kulaja, Mala, Shakini and dakini, the terrible spirits which travel in the ether, the ghosts which reside in the home, yakshas, gandarwahas, Rakshasas, Brahmarakshasas, Vetalas Koosmandas and Bhairavis will be destroyed by the sight of such a man.



48.  Manonathir bhavedragna thejovrudhi karam param,

       Yasahasa vardhathe sopi keerthi manditha bhoothale.



The king would honour him and for he will have the glitter of divine power and his fame will increase in this materialistic world.



49.  Japeth sapthasathim chandim kruthwa thu kavacham pura,

       Yavad bhoomandalam dathe sasaila vana kananam.



50.  Thavathistathi medhinyam santhathi puthra pouthriki,

       Dehanthe paramam sthanam yath surair abhi durlabham.

Prapnothi purusho nithyam mahamaya prasadatha.



After reciting this Armour of the Goddess if one recites The “Devi Mahatmya (also called Chandi or Durga Sapthasathi) he would live in this world (Surrounded by forests and mountains) with sons and grand sons and in the end attain that salvation which even gods cannot get.


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DASARA- 9 Days Festival - 9 Powerful Goddesses

Most of us know the Importance of each and evey Goddess. But  most of us don't know when to pray the 9 Powerful Goddess on their respective - NAVARATRI DAY  Dasara- .
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During the Navaratri festival, nine forms of Goddess Shakti is worshipped all over India. Goddess Shakti is worshipped depending on the tradition of the region.

1) Goddess Durga – Also known as Maa Durga is an embodiment of creative feminine force and is regarded as "the invincible" one.

2) Goddess Bhadrakali – Goddess Bhadra Kali is one of the most popular forms of the Goddess Shakti as mentioned in Devi Mahatmyam. Goddess Bhadrakali is the popular form of Devi worshipped in Kerala.

3) Goddess Amba - Also known as Jagadamba is another form of Goddess Shakti and is regarded as the Mother of the universe

4) Goddess Annapurna – Also known as Annapoorna is an avatar of the Divine Mother and is the Goddess of Harvests. Anna literally means food and grains and “Purna” means complete or full. Hence Goddess Annapurna is the one who bestows food in plenty.

5) Goddess Sarvamangala – Another form of Goddess Shakthi. As Sarvamangala, Devi bestows joy (mangal) to everything (sarva).

6) Goddess Bhairavi – Bhairavi is a fierce form of the Goddess. Devi took this avatar when she became the consort of the Bhairava.

7) Goddess Chandika – Also known as Chandi or Durga Sapthashati Chandika is the supreme Goddess of Devi Mahatmya. Goddess Chandi is described as the Supreme reality, who is a combination of Maha Lakshmi, Mahakali, and Maha Saraswati.

8) Goddess Lalita – Also known as Shodashi, Rajarajeshvari, or Tripura Sundari, Goddess Lalitha is one of the group of Ten Goddesses of Hindu belief, collectively called mahavidyas.

9) Goddess Bhavani - Bhavani literally means "giver of life" is a ferocious form of the Goddess Parvati Devi.

10) Goddess Mookambika - On the 10th day of Navaratri Festival, Goddess Shakti is worshipped as Mookambika Devi. Goddess Mookambika is regarded as a manifestation of Goddess Shakti, Goddess Saraswathi and Goddess Mahalakshmi. Kollur Mookambika Devi Temple, situated at the bottom of the Kodachadri peak, is one of the most prominent shrines dedicated to Goddess Mookambika. 

Once again We wish you and your family a Very Happy Dasara  

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Murugan - God of Six Faces - Son of Lord Shiva

 Murugan is more popular in South India especially among Tamil people famously referred as Thamizh Kadavul (God of Tamils) compared to other parts of India. In Karnataka he is popular as "Subrahmanya" and is often associated with snakes, famous shrine Kukke Subramanya is well known for Sarpa shanti rites. In Andhra Pradesh and Bengal too he is popular by the names "Subrahmanya" and "Kartikeya" respectively.

 Like most Hindu deities, Murugan is known by many other names, including Senthil (meaning 'smart' or 'clever'), Saravaṇa, Kārtikeya (meaning 'son of Krittika'), Arumugam, Sanmuga (from Sanskrit Ṣaṇmukha), Shadanana (meaning 'one with six faces'), Kumāra (meaning 'child or son'), Dhandapany (meaning God with a Club), Guhan or Guruhuha (meaning 'cave-dweller'), Skanda (meaning 'that which is spilled or oozed, namely seed' in Sanskrit), Subrahmaṇya, Vēlaṇ and Swaminatha.

Murugan -Lord of Six Faces

Murugan is popularly depicted as having six faces and twelve arms. The poets like to address Him as "Arumugan" - Lord of Six Faces.

The sacred functions of Murugan as having six faces are described as thus :

        One face sheds rays of Light and removes the dense darkness shrouding the world;
        One face with gracious look lovingly showers boons on his devotees who praise Him with Love and Joy;
        One face watches over the sacrifices of the Brahmans who perform them without deviating from the strict Vedic traditions;
        One face like full moon, which brightens all the quarters of the world, lights the sages' minds to enable them to search for hidden Truth;
        One face with raging heart performs battle-sacrifice-destroy His enemies and
        One face smiles lovingly on His young consort, the pretty daughter of the hunting tribe

Other Descriptions of Murugan "the Child of Kottravi" - the Goddess of Victory (Durga)

"the Child of the Ancient One"

"the Captain of the Heavenly Hosts"

"the Lord of the Mountain Region"

"the Lord who holds the Victorious Spear"

"the Heroic Lord with the Victorious banner gained in war"

Some of these descriptions suggest that Murugan was the War God of the Tamils.

 - 108 names of murugan -

Om Skandaya namaha
Hail Skanda! Vanquisher of the mighty foes!
Om Guhaya namaha
Praise be to the Invisible Lord—He who abides in the hearts of devotees true!
Om Shanmukhaya namaha
Praise be to the six-faced one!
Om Balanetrasutaya namaha
Praise be to the Son of the Three-Eyed Siva!
Om Prabhave namaha
Praise be to the Lord Supreme!
Om Pingalaya namaha
Praise be to the golden-hued one!
Om Krittikasunave namaha
Hail to the Son of the starry maids!
Om Sikhivahanaya namaha
Hail to the rider on the peacock!
Om Dvinadbhujaya namaha
Hail to the Lord with the twelve hands!
Om Dvinannetraya namaha
Hail to the Lord with the twelve eyes!
Om Saktidharaya namaha
Hail to the wielder of the Lance!
Om Pisidasaprabhajanaya namaha
Praise be to the destroyer of the Asuras!
Om Tarakasurasamharine namaha
Praise be to the slayar of Tarakasuran!
Om Raksobalavimardanaya namaha
Praise be to the Victor of the Asuric forces!
Om Mattaya namaha
Praise be to the Lord of felicity!
Om Pramattaya namaha
Praise be to the Lord of bliss!
Om Unmattaya namaha
Hail Oh passionate One!
Om Surasainyasuraksakaya namaha
(Suralangasya Rakshithre Namaha); Hail Saviour of the Devas!
Om Devasenapataye namaha
Hail Commander of the Heavenly hosts!
Om Pragnya namaha
Hail, Lord of Wisdom!
Om Kripalave namaha
Hail Compassionate One!
Om Bhaktavatsalaya namaha
Lover of devout ones, Praise be to Thee!
Om Umasutaya namaha
Son of Uma—Praise be to Thee!
Om Saktidharaya namaha
Mighty Lord—Praise be to Thee!
Om Kumaraya namaha
Eternal youth—Praise be to Thee!
Om Krauñcadharanaya namaha
He who reft asunder the Krauñca Mount—Praise be to Thee!
Om Senanye namaha
Praise be to the Army Chief!
Om Agnijanmane namaha
To the effulgence of Fire, all Hail!
Om Visakhaya namaha
To Him who shone on the astral Visakha—All Hail!
Om Shankaratmajaya namaha
Thou Son of Sankara—All Hail!
Om Sivasvamine namaha
Thou Preceptor of Siva—All Hail!
Om Ganaswamine namaha
On Lord of the Ganas—All Hail
Om Sarvasvamine namaha
On Lord, God Almighty, All Hail!
Om Sanatanaya namaha
Oh Lord eternal, Praise be to Thee!
Om Anantasaktaye namaha
Thou potent Lord, Praise be to Thee!
Om Aksobhyaya namaha
Unsullied by arrows art Thou—Praise be to Thee!
Om Parvatipriyanandanaya namaha
Thou beloved of Parvati, Praise be to Thee!
Om Gangasutaya namaha
Oh, son of Goddess Ganga—Praise be to Thee!
Om Sarodbhutaya namaha
Thou who did'st nestle in the Saravana Lake!
Om Atmabhuve namaha
Thou Unborn Lord!
Om Pavakatmajaya namaha
Thou who art born of Fire!
Om Mayadharaya namaha
Energy Art Thou—Praise be to Thee!
Om Prajrimbhaya namaha
Praise be to thee Auspicious One! (Blissful)!
Om Ujjrimbhaya namaha
Praise be to the Invincible One!
Om Kamalasanasamstutaya namaha
Praise be to the Lord extolled by Brahma!
Om Ekavarnaya namaha
The one Word art Thou—All Hail!
Om Dvivarnaya namaha
In Two Art Thou—All Hail!
Om Trivarnaya namaha
Thou Art the Three—All Hail!
Om Sumanoharaya namaha
Thou Stealer of pure hearts—All Hail!
Om Caturvarnaya namaha
In four Art Thou—All Hail!
Om Pancavarnaya namaha
In five letters Art Thou—All Hail!
Om Prajapataye namaha
Father of all Creation—All Hail!
Om Trumbaya namaha
Praise be to Thee, Oh Peerless One!
Om Agnigarbhaya namaha
Thou who dost sustain the fire!
Om Samigarbhaya namaha
Hail Thou who arose out of the Vanni flame! (Fire of the Suma tree)!
Om Visvaretase namaha
Thou glory of the Absolute Paramasivam, All Hail!
Om Surarighne namaha
Oh, Subduer of the foes of the Devas, All Hail!
Om Hiranyavarnaya namaha
Thou resplendent One, All Hail!
Om Subhakrite namaha
Thou Auspicious One—All Hail!
Om Vasumate namaha
Thou Oh Splendour of the Vasus— (a class of Gods) All Hail!
Om Vatuvesabhrite namaha
Praise be to Thee, Oh lover of celibacy!
Om Bhushane namaha
Thou Luminous Sun—All Hail!
Om Kapastaye namaha
Thou Effulgence divine, All Hail!
Om Gahanaya namaha
Thou Omniscient One—All Hail!
Om Chandravarnaya namaha
Thou Radiance of the Moon—Praise be to Thee!
Om Kaladharaya namaha
Thou who adorns the crescent—Praise be to Thee!
Om Mayadharaya namaha
Engergy art Thou—Praise be to Thee!
Om Mahamayine namaha
Great Artist of Deception too art Thou, Praise be to Thee!
Om Kaivalyaya namaha
Everlasting joy of attainment—Praise be to Thee!
Om Sahatatmakaya namaha
Art all-pervading—All Hail!
Om Visvayonaye namaha
Source of all Existence—All Hail!
Om Ameyatmane namaha
Oh, Supreme Splendour, All Hail!
Om Tejonidhaye namaha
Illumination divine—All Hail!
Om Anamayaya namaha
Savior of all ills—All Hail!
Om Parameshtine namaha
Thou art Immaculate Lord, Praise be to Thee
Om Parabrahmane namaha
Thou Transcendant One, Praise be to Thee!
Om Vedagarbhaya namaha
The Source of the Vedas art Thou, Praise be to Thee!
Om Viratsutaya namaha
Immanent Art Thou in the Universe, Praise be to Thee!
Om Pulindakanyabhartre namaha
Praise be to the Lord of Valli, the Vedda belle!
Om Mahasarasvatavradaya namaha
Praise be to the source of Gnosis
Om asrita Kiladhatre namaha
Praise be to Him who showers grace on those who seek his solace!
Om Choraghnaya namaha
Praise be to Him who annihilates those who steal!
Om Roganasanaya namaha
Praise be to the divine Healer
Om Anantamurtaye namaha
Praise be Thine whose forms are endless!
Om anandaya namaha
Praise be Thine, Oh Thou infinite Bliss!
Om Shikhandikritagedanaya namaha
Praise be Thine, Thou Lord of peacock banner!
Om Dambhaya namaha
Praise be Thine, Oh lover of gay exuberance!
Om Paramadambhaya namaha
Praise be Thine, Thou lover of supreme exuberance!
Om Mahadambhaya namaha
Praise be Thine, Oh Lord of lofty magnificence!
Om Vrishakapaye namaha
Thou who art the culmination of righteousness—All Hail (Dharma)!
Om Karanopatadehaya namaha
Thou who deigned embodiment for a cause—All Hail!
Om Karanatita Vigrahaya namaha
Form transcending causal experience
Om Anishvaraya namaha
Oh Eternal peerless plentitude, All Hail
Om Amritaya namaha
Thou Ambrosia of Life—All Hail!
Om Pranaya namaha
Thou life of life, Praise unto Thee!
Om Pranayamaparayanaya namaha
Thou support of all beings—Praise unto Thee!
Om Vritakandare namaha
Praise unto Thee who subjugates all hostile forces!
Om Viraghnaya namaha
Thou vanquisher of heroic opponents, Praise unto Thee!
Om Raktashyamagalaya namaha
Thou art Love, and of crimson beauty— Praise unto Thee!
Om Mahate namaha
Oh Consummation of glory, All Praise to Thee!
Om Subrahmanyaya namaha
We praise Thee, Oh effulgent Radiance!
Om Paravaraya namaha
Oh Supreme (Sovereign) Goodness, Praise unto Thee!
Om Brahmanyaya namaha
We praise Thee, luminous wisdom serene!
Om Brahmanapriyaya namaha
Thou who art beloved of seers—Praise unto Thee!
Om Loka Gurave Namaha
Oh universal Teacher, All Praise to Thee!
Om Guhapriyaya Namaha
We praise Thee, Indweller in the core of our hearts!
Om Aksayaphalapradaya namaha
We praise Thee, Oh bestower of indestructible results ineffable!
Om Sri Subrahmanyaya namaha
We praise Thee, most glorious effulgent Radiance!
Om Saravanabhava Om!

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Other names of Murugan
Sri Gajavahana

Sri Kumara

Sri Saktidhara

Sri Subrahmanya

Sri Subrahmanya

Sri Brahmasasta

Sri Karttikeya

Sri Krauñcabheda

Sri Kandaswami

Sri Saravanabhavar

Sri Senani


 

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