Matrika Brahmi or Brahmini (ब्रह्माणी ) is one of the Sapta-Matrikas. She is believed to be a non-Vedic Goddess who was later adopted as Lord Brahma’s female counterpart, his creative force (his Shakti)
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The Story of Andhakasura
This post is about Andhakasura, his birth, adoption, becoming powerful, lusting on Devi Parvati and eventual transformation into Shiva-Gana.
बृहदीस्वर मंदिर, गंगाईकोंडाचोलापुरम
गंगईकोंडा के मंदिर में मंदिर के भीतर प्रवेश करते हुए मन राजेंद्र चोला के मन में प्रवेश कर रहा था जब उसने प्राण प्रतिष्ठा के वक्त, अपनी जय के गगन भेदी उद्घोष के बीच मंदिर में प्रवेश किया होगा और अपने ईश्वर के सामने मस्तक झुकाया होगा। क्या उसने भी ईश्वर के सामने अपना अनुग्रह प्रकट किया होगा कि “तूने जो भी दिया मैं उसके लायक तो नहीं लेकिन तेरे दिए विवेक का सर्वदा- अच्छा या बुरा, जय या पराजय, यौवन की उत्कंठा या वानप्रस्थ की समझ, प्रति क्षण उपयोग करुँगा, कि तू मेरे जीवन का साध्य है और जो तूने दिया वो सब साधन “.
तमिलनाडु में रामायण
तमिलनाडु में प्राचीन काल में रामायण यात्रा व्यक्ति के जीवन में अनेक आयाम खोलती है. ना सिर्फ यात्रा मनुष्य के स्वभाव को विस्तृत और वैश्विक परिप्रेक्ष्य देती है अपितु अनेक […]
Sangameshwara temple, Pattadakal
Let us visit the Sangameshwara Temple of Pattadakal in this dramatized log with the real life characters of the Chalukyan Empire.
Galaganatha temple, Pattadakal
In this dramatized travel-log visit Galaganatha Temple of Pattadakal with Gundan Maharaj, Baldeva Maharaj, Vikramaditya-II and his queens.
How to reach Fort Kochi from Ernakulam Train Station
Reaching Fort Kochi from the Ernakulam train station is a tricky affair if you are looking for public transport. There is no direct bus. Taxi is the other option which […]
Kadasiddeshwara and Jambulingeshwara Temples, Pattadakal
In this dramatized travel-log let us visit Kadasiddeshwara and Jambulingeshwara Temples, Pattadakal
A photo-feature on Ancient Kampa Bhupa Path in Hampi
In this article, we would explore the offbeat Hampi, and walk over the Kampa Bhupa Path exploring monuments on this ancient route.
Vijayanagara Empire- Art and Architecture
This article is about the unique, salient features of the Vijayanagara Empire Art and Architecture style that developed under Rayas from 1336-1614
Hampi Trivia
These Hampi diary notes are snippets of some insignificant and yet significant discussions and observations, involving meals, people and monkeys.
River Side Sculptures along Tungabhadra at Chakratirtha, Hampi
This article is about the beautiful river side sculptures in Hampi that can be discovered with just a small detour from the Chakratirtha.