Secrets of Ramayan - Goddess Sita

Sita is considered to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Sita wasn’t born to king Janaka. She was the daughter of the Goddess of earth, Bhumi. She was found by king Janaka in a box while ploughing the earth as a part of a yagna, who then adopted her as his daughter considering her to be a boon from the goddess of the earth.

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Kanakadhara Stotram -Real Story behind WEALTH MANTRA

Kanakadhara Stotram : Real Story behind this wonderful Stotram

The beautiful story of poor womens devotion -

Adi Sankaracharya was born in kaladi in 8th century when Hinduism had few problems. The Shiva worshippers , vishnu worshippers, ganesha worshippers , has misunderstandings . It is Sankaracharya who organized Hinduism and helped in its upliftment.

Once Sankaracharya was going to few houses to take bhiksha. He came across a hut and asked for bhiksha. ( food ). The women inside the house was embarrassed as a saint has come to her house for food but she is so poor that nothing was available in her house. She searched all the places and finally found an old Amla fruit (Emblic myrobalan) ( nelli kani in tamil, nelli kaya in telugu ). The poor women was feeling shy to give only this little amla fruit to Sankaya but she has immense devotion and don't want to send the saint who came to her house empty handed. She offered the amla fruit in the bowl of Lord Sankaracharya.

Birth of Kanakadhara stotram :

Sankaracharya realized the womens devotion irrespective of being poor. He immediately started singing twenty one slokas praising Goddess Mahalakshmi , praying her to bless the poor women by driving her poverty and grant her riches.

As you sow, So you reap :

Mahalakshmi replied that the lady has not done any good deeds ( helping others in charity ) in her previous birth. so she doesn't deserve riches and is destined to suffer in poverty. Adi sankaraya accepted it but said though the poor lady din't do any good deeds in previous birth, in this birth, she has such a kind heart that irrespective of being poor, she gave this little amla fruit to him and this good deed alone is enough to bless her with all prosperity.

Goddess Mahalakshmi's grace :

Listening to Sankaracharya's beautiful stotra and his arguement that the poor women must be blessed for her good deed in this birth ( offering of little amla fruit ), Mahalakshmi was moved. Friends, here comes the greatness of this Goddess. She really is for devotion and purity of heart. If we always involve in good deeds , always chanting Gods name, we will surely be blessed by Mahalakshmi.

As Sanakaracharya was singing Kanagadhara stotram, Mahalakshmi showered Golden amla fruit like rain infront of the poor womens hut. Imagine, rain of golden fruit showering from sky . How beautiful is this story friends . How beautiful is the devotion of the poor lady and how great is the saint Adi Sankaraya who sang in praise of Mahalakshmi and beyond all this How graceful is this Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Adi Sankaya has sung this "Kanakadhara stotra" for welfare of everyone who is suffering their past karma and suffering in poverty.

" Learn the art of giving heart fully". Keeping all your calculations aside. 

The rest will be TAKEN CARE by the GOD. 

Listen and Learn Kanakadhara stotram everyday or atleast listen to it with pure devotion on Goddess Mahalakshmi offering flowers, milk or water in a glass and after prayers have it as prasad

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List of Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Hindu Deities - Gods and Goddesses Image

About Hindu Gods and Goddesses-Hindu Deities

India is the great country and one of the most religiously varied nation in the entire world. India has been playing a vital role with religion in the lives of most Indians. In India is considered as one of the oldest, most religious and idealistic systems in the world as there are 80% people who are Hindus.

The Hindu Pantheon of Gods and goddesses is so vast. In India, there are 330 millions or more Gods and Goddesses in Hindu religion. All the Hindu gods and goddesses have their own and extra ordinary images and deities to represent.

The Hindu sacred scriptures were eloquent or smooth-spoken while drawing the qualities of God and describing briefly. The all Hindu gods and goddesses are all powerful and all-knowing. They are very personification of love, beauty and justice. They are ever ready to show their mercy, grace and blessings on their creation.   

Indian Hindu Gods and Goddesses picture

The main Hindu Gods as we worship and accept today can be broadly classified as

Shiva Gods --  Siva including His consort, His sons, His other forms
Vaishnava Gods -- Vishnu including His consort, His various incarnations and
Sakthi or Saktha  --  Forms of Goddess Sakthi

According to the Rig Veda, we can know of the Vedic Gods

Eight Vasus,
Eleven Rudras,
Twelve Adityas,
Indra and Prajapathi,

Being the Gods of all -- the earth, the space and the heavens.   

But in reality, in Rig Veda - lore of the verses, counts numerous Vedic Gods.
Vedic priests believed in rituals and ceremonies which were mostly offered to appease these all Gods. It is true that no one Vedic God or particular one God has been considered as the Supreme God.

In fact, all different Gods and goddesses have been considered as Supreme and ultimate at different times, attributing the qualities and powers of one to another.

Apart from Gods and goddesses who have been attributed specific qualities, characteristics, several inanimate objects, emotions and the various forms of nature had also been sacred and worshipped most probably.  
All Hindu Gods and Goddesses Image

The earliest accepted Gods are

Dyaush-pita -- the sky father  
Prithivi mata -- the earth mother
Vayu -- the wind God
Parjanya -- the rain God
Surya -- the sun God
Varuna -- the God of oceans
Agni -- the fire God
Indra -- the war God
Soma -- the God of speech, deity of soma creeper
Ushas -- the Goddess of dawn  
Yama -- the God of death
Adityas -- a group of deities, who are six in number in the Rig Veda, eight in most of the Brahmanas and twelve in the Satapatha Brahmana
Aswini -- twin Deities
Rudras -- eight in number
Vasus -- eight in number 
Visvedevas -- ten in number
Nakshatra -- The Constellations or stars
Space -- Antariksha
Sky -- Dyaus

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But these all Gods are classified as under

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The great and chief Hindu Gods
Hindu Trinity Gods-Tridev

The names are
God Brahma –- creator of the entire universe
God Vishnu – The preserver of the Universe
God Shiva – The destroyer and has the power of his 3rd eye

The great and chief Hindu Goddesses
Hindu Trinity Goddesses –Tridevi

The names are
Goddess Saraswati -- The consort of God Brahma, the goddess for knowledge
Goddess Laxmi –- The Consort of God Vishnu and the goddess of wealth, delight, beauty     and love.
Goddess Parvati -- The consort of God Shiva and the goddess of transformation, power and destruction.

The God and Goddess incarnation
Sati Maa -- the form of Goddess Parvati
Durga Maa -- the form of Goddess Parvati and the energy of mother
Kali Mata -- having the destructive power and harmful energy
The Mahadevi -- the powerful form of Shakti
Sita Mata -- the consort of Lord Rama
Rukmani -- the consort of Lord Krishna
Radha -- the divine devotee and fan of Lord Krishna
Ganga Mata -- the holy river
Yamuna Maa -- the holy river
Gayatri Maa -- the goddess of learning
Santoshi Maa -- the goddess
Mata Vishnodevi -- the goddess
Maa Annpurna -- the goddess of Harvests
God Rama -- the seventh incarnation of God Vishnu
God Krishna -- the eighth incarnation of God Vishnu
God Bhirav -- the strong and powerful incarnation of God Shiva

The Most 10 Incarnation of God Vishnu
Matsya Avatar -- Vishnu as a fish
Kurma Avatar -- Vishnu as a tortoise
Varaha Avatar -- Vishnu as a boar
Narasimha Avatar –- Vishnu the half lion-half man)
Vamana Avatar –- Vishnu as in form of the dwarf
Parasurama Avatar –- Vishnu as brahaman’s son - Rama with an axe
Rama Avatar –- Vishnu as the prince of Ayodhya
Krishna Avatar  -- Vishnu as in black tribal
Buddha Avatar –- Vishnu as form of the completely enlightened one
Kalki Avatar –- Vishnu --  the incarnation to come in future

Sons and Relatives
Ganesh -- son of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati
Kartikeya  --  Subramaynan, Shanmuga -- son of Shiva and Parvati
Krishna -- son of Vasudeva and younger brother of Balarama
Balarama – Elder brother of Lord Krishna
Hanuman  -- son of Vayu
Vasudeva  -- The father of Lord Krishna


The Hindu Cosmic Trinity or Vedic Gods
Surya – The god of energy or life
Agni – The god of fire
Vayu – The god of air

The other Hindu Vedic or Lesser Gods

ARJUNA (the dew) : God of the dawn and the charioteer of the sun (son of Vinata and the wise Kasyapa.
Ganga- personification of the holy river
Gayatri- personification of the Vedic hymn
Hanuman- the monkey god - devotee of Rama
Indra- King of the abode of gods
Kamdeva- god of love
Kubera- god of wealth
Manu – the Hindu Noah
Narada- the wandering seer who features in almost all the Puranas
Rudra – the god of storms
Sanjna -  the god of conscience and the wife of SURYA (sun)
Soma- the moon god
Varuna- the god of oceans
Vishwakarma- the divine architect of the universe
Yama- the god of death

Celestial beings
Apsaras- beautiful ladies, who dance in the court of Indra and names RAMBHA,
URVASI and MENAKA
Gandharvas- celestial musicians who play in the court of Indra
Kinnaras- mythical beings, with a body of a man and head of a horse
Siddhas- classes of spirits of great purity and holiness
Yaksha- the guardians of wealth and attendants of Kubera

In Hindu mythology, Animals have also a special place.

Main Animal Deities
SHESHNAG or ANANTA -- the infinite - the king of Nagas, vehicle of Vishnu or the
bed on which Vishnu rests
KAMADHENU --- the cow of plenty
GARUDA -- the king of birds - half man and half eagle or vulture, vehicle of Vishnu
AIRAVATA -- the elephant - vehicle of Indra

The other various Animal Deities in Hindu Mythology

AKUPARA-the tortoise - on which Earth or Prithvi rests
ANTELOPE--- vehicle of Vayu and Chandra
ARVA --- mythical being half horse and half bird - one of the horses of the moon
BUFFALO --- vehicle of Yama
CERBURA --- the three headed infernal dog of the Krishna legend
CROW --- vehicle of Shani
DOG and HORSE --- vehicle of Shiva as Bhairava
JAMBAVANT ---  the king of bears - ally of Rama
MAKARA or JALAMPA --- the mythical sea monster - vehicle of Varuna (god of water)
MOUSE --- vehicle of Ganesha
NANDI --- the bull - vehicle of Shiva and Parvati
PARAVANI --- the peacock - vehicle of Kartikeya
PARROT --- vehicle of Kamadeva
RAM --- the he-goat - vehicle of Agni
SARAMA --- dog of Indra
SWAN --- vehicle of Saraswati and Brahma
TARKSHYA --- winged horse personifying the sun
TIGER and LION --- vehicle of Parvati as Kali and Durga
UCHCHAIH-SRAVAS --- the eight headed king of horses produced during the churning
of oceans

It is less to describe about the list of Hindu Gods Goddesses but here most of all has been covered.

AMMA - Mata Amrtanandamayi Devi - The Hugging Saint of India

Mātā Amṛtānandamayī Devī (born as Sudhamani Idamannel

Amritanandamayi is an Indian Swamini from Parayakadavu (now partially known as Amritapuri), Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala in 1953 in the state of Kerala. Born to a family of fishermen, she was the third child of Sugunanandan and Damayanti. Unlike her parents, Sudhamani had a very dark complexion. At the time of birth, Sudhamani reportedly did not cry; her legs were reportedly found to be in yogic posture (Padmasana) at birth.

Like Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sudhamani displayed an intense love for God right from very tender age. Her favourite God was Krishna. She started praying, crying and shedding tears seeking the darshan of Krishna and she composed and sang impromptu several devotional songs on Lord Krishna right from childhood.

Her education ended at the age of nine, when she began to take care of her younger siblings and the family domestic work full-time.

As part of her chores, Amritanandamayi gathered food scraps from neighbours for her family's cows and goats, through which she was confronted with the intense poverty and suffering of others. She would bring these people food and clothing from her own home. Her family, which was not wealthy, scolded and punished her. Amritanandamayi also began to spontaneously embrace people to comfort them in their sorrow. It was not permissible for a 14-year-old girl to touch others, especially men. But despite the reaction of her parents, Amritanandamayi continued.[4] Regarding her embracing of others, Amritanandamayi commented, “I don’t see if it is a man or a woman. I don’t see anyone different from my own self. A continuous stream of love flows from me to all of creation. This is my inborn nature. The duty of a doctor is to treat patients. In the same way, my duty is to console those who are suffering.”

Despite numerous attempts by her parents to arrange her marriage, Amritanandamayi rejected their efforts.[6] In 1981, after various seekers had begun residing at her parents' property in Parayakadavu in the hopes of becoming Amritanandamayi's disciples, the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, a worldwide foundation, was founded.Amritanandamayi serves as chairperson of the Math. Today the Mata Amritanandmayi Math is engaged in many spiritual and charitable activities.

In 1987, at the request of devotees, Amritanandamayi began to conduct programs in countries throughout the world. She has done so annually ever since.

on 27 September 1953), primarily known simply as Amma ["Mother"], is a Hindu spiritual leader and guru, who is revered as a saint by her followers. She is widely respected for her humanitarian activities.[1] She has been described as "The Hugging Saint".

Awards and honours

    1993, 'President of the Hindu Faith' (Parliament of the World's Religions)[1]
    1993, Hindu Renaissance Award (Hinduism Today)[67]
    1998, Care & Share International Humanitarian of the Year Award (Chicago)
    2002, Karma Yogi of the Year (Yoga Journal)[68]
    2002, Gandhi-King Award for Non-Violence by The World Movement for Nonviolence (UN, Geneva)[69] · [70]
    2005, Mahavir Mahatma Award (London)[71]
    2005, Centenary Legendary Award of the International Rotarians (Cochin)[72]
    2006, James Parks Morton Interfaith Award (New York)[73]
    2006, The Philosopher Saint Sri Jnaneswara World Peace Prize (Pune)[74]
    2007, Le Prix Cinéma Vérité (Cinéma Vérité, Paris)[75]
    2010, The State University of New York awarded Amma an honorary doctorate in humane letters on 25 May 2010 at its Buffalo campus.[76]
    2013,Awarded first Vishwaretna Purskar (Gem of the Word Award) by Hindu Parliament on 23rd April 2013 at Tiruvananthapuram (India)[77]


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HINDU- BABY-Names- A -TO- Z

Hindu BABY-NAMES- Male and Female - Names

Aadesh (message), Aakash (sky), Aashish (blessing), Abhay/ Abheek (fearless), Abhijay (victor), Abhilash (wish/ desire), Abhiraj (fearless king), Abhishek (ritual), Adarsh (ideal), Adhiraj (king), Adil (sincere), Adit (first born), Advay (unique), Ajay (unconquered), Ajit (victorious), Akash (sky), Akhil (complete), Akhilesh (lord & master), Akshar (letter), Akshay (immortal), Alok (brightness), Amal (pure/ hope/ aspiration), Amalendu (pure like the moon), Amalesh (pure), Aman (peace), Amar/ Amartya (immortal), Ambuj (lotus), Amir (rich), Amish (pure), Amit (limitless), Amol/ Amolik/ Amul (priceless), Amrit (nectar), Amshu (atom), Anadi (eternal), Anand (joy/ bliss), Anek (many), Animesh (bright), Anirudh (boundless), Anirvan (undying), Ankur (glow), Ankush (control), Anmol (priceless), Anram (continuous), Anshuman (sun), Anuj (younger brother), Anupam (unique/ uncomparable), Arjit (earned), Arnav (the sea), Arpan (offering), Arshad (heavenly), Arun (sun), Arvind (lotus), Ashank (faith), Asheem (boundless), Ashish (blessing), Ashok (without sorrow), Ashwin (a star), Atal (unshakeable), Atmanand (blissful), Atraiu (great warrior), Atul (uncomparable), Avijit (invincible), Avilash (faithful), Avinash (immortal/ inconquerable), Ayush (long lived)

Badal (cloud), Balbir (full of strength), Baldev/ Balraj/ Balwant (strong), Bali (monkey king), Banaj (lotus), Bandhu (helper), Barid (cloud), Barindra (ocean), Barsaat (welcome rain), Basant (spring), Batuk (boy), Bhaskar (sun), Bhaumik (earthly), Bheru (friend), Bhuman/ Bhumi (earth), Bhupad (firm), Bhupal (king), Bhupendra (emperor), Bhushan (adornment), Bijoy (full of joy), Bimal (pure), Bir (courageous), Birbal (brave heart), Birendra (king of warriors),

Chahel (good cheer), Champak (flower), Chanakya (bright), Chandran (moon), Chatura (clever), Chetan (perceptive), Chiman (curious), Chinmay/ Chinmayu (supreme consciousness), Chintan (a thought), Chirag (lamp), Chiranjiv (immortal), Chitt (mind),

Daiwik (by the grace of God), Dakshi (the glorious), Daman (controller), Danvir (charitable), Darpan (mirror), Darshan (paying respect), Dayaram (merciful), Debashish (the Lord's blessing), Debjit (one who has conquered Gods), Deep (light), Deepak (lamp), Dev (divinity), , Devaj/ Devang (from God), Devak (divine), Devdarsh (worshipper of God), Devkumar (son of God), Devraj (king of the Gods), Devrat (spiritual), Dhairya (patience), Dhanraj (king of wealth), Dhimant (intelligent), Dhir (wise), Dhiraj (patience), Dhruv (firm), Dinesh (sun), Dipendu (moon), Diptanshu (sun), Divyesh (full of divinity), Dulal (loved one), Dushyant (destroyer of evil)

Edi (herb), Ednit (evolved), Ehimay (all pervasive), Ekagrah (focused), Ekansh (whole), Ekaraj (emperor), Ekavir (bravest of the brave), Ekbal (dignity), Etash (luminous)

Gagan (sky), Gandhi (sun), Gandhik (fragrance), Gaurang (melody), Gaurav (prestige), Giri (mount), Goral (lovable), Grishm (heat), Gunamay/ Gunin/ Gunvant (virtuous),

Hardik (full of love), Harij (the horizon), Haripreet (beloved of gods), Harjit (victor), Haroon (hope), Harsh (joy), Harshad (happy), Harshit (joyful), Hasan (laughter), Hasmukh (full of cheer), Hemant (winter), Hemdev (lord of wealth), Hemen (the king of gold), Hemish (lord of the earth), Hemraj (king of wealth), Hetal (cheerful), Hiresh (king of precious stones), Hitendra (well wisher),

Idhant (luminous), Ikshan (sight), Indrajit (victor over Indra), Iravan (king of ocean), Iravat (rain clouds), Ishat (superior), Ishayu (full of strength)

Jagdeep (light of the universe), Jaideep (victory to the light), Jaiman (victorious), Jaisukh (happy victor), Jaival (life giving), Jaivant/ Jaiveer (victorious), Janu (soul/ life force), Jaswant (victorious), Jatan (nurturing), Jawahar (gem), Jay (victory), Jayesh (victor), Jayin (conqueror), Jigar (heart), Jignesh (intellectual curiosity), Jitendra (one who can conquer Indra), Jivaj/ Jival (full of life),

Kairav (white lotus), Kalyan (fortunate), Kanvar (prince), Kapil (sage/ sun), Kapoor (saffron), Karmjit (winner over obstacles), Kavi (poet), Kavin (handsome/ beautiful), Ketak (flower), Ketubh (cloud), Kewal (only), Khushal (happy), Kiran (sun rays), Kirit (crown), Kirtin (celebrated), Kovidh (wise), Kripal (compassionate), Kritanu (skilled), Kshantu (patient), Kshiraj (nectar), Kumar (son), Kunsh (shining), Kunwar (prince), Kushanu (fire), Kuval (wisdom), Kuvam (sun)

Labh (gain), Lahar (wave), Lakshan (aim), Layak (capable), Lekh (document)

Mahant (great), Mahit (honoured), Malank (king), Manas (powers), Manav (man), Mani (gem), Manik (ruby), Manish (lord of the mind), Manit (highly respected), Mannan (thought), Martand (sun), Maulik (precious), Mayur (peacock), Meer (chief), Meet (friend), Mehal (cloud), Mehul (rain), Mihir (sun rays), Mikul (comrade), Milan (meeting/ joining), Miland (bee), Milit (comradship), Mitrajit (friendly), Mitul (friend), Mohak (attractive), Mohit (charming),

Nabhendu (new moon), Nadish (ocean), Naman (renowned), Narendra (king of man), Naresh (king), Naruna (leader of men), Navaj (newly born), Naveen/ Navin (new), Navrang (colourful), Nayakan (hero), Nayan (eye), Nibodh (wisdom), Nihal (content), Nikash (horizon), Nikhil (complete/ whole/ entire), Nilay (haven/ house), Nimish (momentary), Nipun (expert), Nirad (cloud), Nirav (silent), Nirbhay/ Nirbhik (fearless), Nirek (superior), Nirmal (clean), Nirmay (pure), Nishith (night), Nitin (new), Nridev (king amongst men)

Ojayit (courageous), Omprakash (sacred light)

Palash (tree), Panav (prince), Param (ultimate), Paramjit (heroic), Parikshit (proven), Parmeet (wisdom), Patag (sun), Pehlaj (first born), Phalak (sky), Pinak (bow of Shiva), Prabal (strong), Prabhakar (sun), Prabhu (god), Prabodh (consciousness), Pradhi (intelligent), Pradyun (radiant), Prahalad (bliss), Prajit (winning), Prakash (light), Prakrit (nature/ handsome), Prakul (good-looking), Pramod (joy), Pran (life/ force), Pranav (symbol), Pranay (love) Pranjivan (life), Prasad (devotional offering), Pravin (expert/ skilled), Pravit (hero), Prem (love), Premal (loving) Pritam (lover/ darling/ loved one), Prithvi (earth), Pukhraj (topaz), Puneet (pure), Punit (holy), Puran (complete), Puru (heaven)

Raahi (traveller), Rahul (capable), Rajat (courage), Rajdeep (best of kings), Rajeev (lotus), Rajesh (king), Rajit (brilliant), Rajnish/ Rakesh (moon), Rana (joy/ jewel/ to gaze/ look), Ranajay (victorious), Ranak (king), Randhir (brave), Ranjit (victor), Ranjiv (victorious), Rashmi (sun rays), Rasik (elegance), Rasul (angel), Ravi (sun), Ravish (sun ray/ beam of light), Rishab (superior), Rishit (the best), Rohak (rising), Rohinish (moon), Rohit/ Rohtak (sun), Romir (interesting), Ronak (celebration), Roshan (illumination), Ruhan (spiritual), Rushabh (decoration), Rushil (charming)

Saanjh (evening), Sabal (with strength), Sachet (consciousness), Sachiv (friend), Sadar (respectful), Sadashiv (pure), Sadavir (ever courageous), Sadhil (perfect), Safal (succeed), Saharsh (with joy), Sahasya (mighty), Sahat (strong), Sajiv (lively), Sakash (illumination), Salil (water), Sanchay (collection), Sanjay (victorious), Sanjit (who is always victorious), Sanjiv (vital), Sanshray (aim), Santosh (satisfaction), Saptajit (conqueror of 7 elements), Saptanshu (fire), Sarish (equal), Sarvak (whole), Satrajit (ever victorious), Satyajit (victory of truth), Satyak (honest), Satyam (honesty), Saubal (mighty), Savir (leader), Savit (sun), Shahalad (joy), Shamak (makes peace), Shantanu (whole), Shanyu (benevolent), Sharat (a season), Shardul (the best), Shauchin (pure), Shaunak (wise), Shaurav (bear), Shaurya (bravery), Shekhar (ultimate/ peak), Shineyu (shining), Shishir (winter), Shoor (valiant), Shrey (marevellous), Siddharth (accomplished), Sinha (hero), Sohan (handsome), Soumil (friend), Sridatta (given by God), Sthir (focused), Subhash (who speaks good words), Subodh (good lesson), Suday (gift), Sudhir (wise), Sudhit (kind), Sulek (sun), Sumant (friendly), Sumay/ Sumed (wise), Sumeet (friendly), Sunar (happy), Sunay (wise), Suraj (sun), Surush (shining), Suryanshu (sunbeam), Sushant (quiet), Sushim (moonstone), Swami (lord), Swarit (towards heaven), Syon (gentle), Syum/ Syun (a ray),

Taksheel (someone with a strong character), Tanak (prize), Tanav (flute), Tanay (of the family), Tanish (ambition), Tanvir (strong), Taraksh (mountain), Tarang (wave), Tarendra (prince of stars), Taru (small plant), Tarun (boy), Turag (a thought), Tushar (winter)

Udant (correct message), Udarsh (brimming), Udbal (mighty), Uddunath (lord of stars), Udu (water), Udyam (action), Udyan (garden), Umed (wish), Unmesh (eternal happiness/ joy), Unnabh (highest), Utkarsh (high quality),

Vaibhav (glorious/ powerful/ born of the moon), Vanad (cloud), Vasant (season/ spring), Vasur (precious), Vatsa (son), Vatsal (love/ affection), Vayun (lively), Vibodh (wise), Vidyut (brilliant/ lightening), Vihaan (morning/ dawn), Vijay (victory), Vijval (intelligent), Vikrant (brave), Vilas (coolness), Vimal (clean), Vinay (humility), Vineet (knowledgeable), Vinesh (godly), Vir (brave), Viraj (sun), Viral (precious), Virat (massive), Vishal (huge), Vishesh (special), Vivash (bright), Vrishab (excellent)

Yamir (moon), Yash (success), Yashas (fame), Yatin/ Yogi (devotee) 

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Best Day To Start Learning New Things -VASANTHA PANCHAMI

Vasanta Panchami is observed on Magha Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in Magha month. This festival is a jubilant occasion in Basara Gnana Saraswati Temple in Andhra Pradesh.

Vidyarambham or Aksharabhyasam is the main ritual in Saraswati temple on Saraswati Panchami during which children between two and three or five years old are initiated into the world of knowledge (into letters).

Aksharabhyasam means ‘initiation of knowledge gaining. Basara Saraswati temple is one of the important venues where Vidyarambham is performed socially. On Basant Panchami, thousands of people visit the temple and initiate learning to their kids.

‘Sri Ganapathaye Namah is the Aksharabhyasam mantra written on sand or on rice and the child writes the mantra again and again for five times. After that ‘Om Saraswathyei Namah is the mantra which is written on the slate.

Devotees believe that Veda Vyasa Maharshi observed severe penance at Basara along the Godavari river bank and installed the idol of Gnana Saraswati Devi. Children are taught their first words on this day (as an auspicious beginning to learning). Schools, colleges etc., (places of learning) organise special worship of Saraswathi.

With Her grace, the mute, it is believed, have been able to speak and people have been blessed with the ability to write or compose poems. Musicians sing here and many even choose to perform here first. Instrumentalists have puja performed for their instruments here. Apart from art and culture, Goddess Saraswathi also showers Her blessings for the education of children.

Notebooks, pencils and pens are kept at the Devi's feet for blessings and then used by the students. A noticeboard asks the students to write their names, address and the roll number on a piece of paper and put it in the hundi after praying for success! It is believed the Goddess blesses them for good and positive results.

The moolavigraham enchants devotees as she is the embodiment of kindness itself. Her expression is so serene and calm even as She is majestic. She is seated on a white lotus in Padmasana, adorned by a pure white silk sari, has a book in Her lower left hand, Her lower right hand showing the chinmudra, Aksharamala in Her right upper hand, and Amrithakalasam in Her left upper hand. Both eyes are full of compassion.

Vasant Panchami is the festival dedicated to Saraswathi, the goddess of learning
Saraswathi Temple - Koothanoor (near Mayiladuthurai, TN)


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Powerful Goddess Kanchi Kamakshi -Shakthi Peetam

The Kamakshi Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated toKamakshi, one of the forms of the goddess Parvati. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India and is popularly associated with Sankaracharya, one of the greatest Hindu gurus. The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, the Akilandeswari temple in Thiruvanaikaval near Tiruchirappalli and this Kamakshi are the important centers of worship of Parvati as the mother goddess, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The temple was most probably built by the Pallava kings, whose capital was Kanchipuram, around 6 C.E.


 The main deity, Kamakshi, is seated in a majestic Padmasana, an yogic posture signifying peace and prosperity, instead of the traditional standing pose. The goddess holds a sugarcane bow and bunch of flowers in the lower two of her arms and has a pasha (lasso), an ankusha (goad) in her upper two arms.

There is also a parrot perched near the flower bunch. There are no other Parvati temples in the city of Kanchipuram, apart from this temple, which is unusual in a traditional city that has hundreds of traditional temples.

There are various legends that account for this fact. One of them according to Kamakshivilasa is that the Goddess had to absorb all the other shakthi forms to give a boon to Kama, the Hindu god of love. Another legend attributes it to the Raja Rajeswaripose of the deity that signifies an absolute control over the land under the deity's control. Legend has it that Kamakshi offered worship to a Shivalingam made out of sand, under a mango tree and gained Shiva's hand in marriage.

FESTIVALS

 Four worship services are offered each day. The annual festival falls in Spring, in the Tamil month of Masi, which runs from mid-March to mid-April. During this time the chariot festival (Ther) and lake festival, (Theppam) are held. Other festivals include Navaratri, Aadi and Aippasi Pooram, Sankara Jayanthi and Vasanta Utsavam in the Tamil month of Vaikasi. All Fridays are considered sacred, though the Fridays in the Tamil months of Adi (mid-July to mid-August) and Thai (mid-January to mid-February) are celebrated.



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