In this dramatized article on the Virupaksha Temple of Pattadakal, the sculptors of the temple explain the sculptures carved in the temple
Ravananugraha-Murti
Ravananugraha murti is Lord Shiva’s form conferring grace on Ravana, as mentioned in Agamas. Read the story and the iconography in the article.
Matrikas – the divine mothers
Matrikas – who are they, their references in ancient literature, epigraphs, shrines, way of worship and the legends of their origin,.
Goddess Kaumari (Matrika)
Devi Kaumari is one of the SaptaMatrikas. She is the female counterpart or the creative energy of Lord Kartikeya.
Goddess Varahi Matrika
Varahi Matrika is one of the Sapta-Matrikas. She is the female counter-part or the creative energy of the Varaha avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Goddess Maheshwari (Matrika)
Who is Goddess Maheshwari (Matrika) Matrika Maheshwari or महेश्वरी is one of the Sapta-Matrikas. She is the female counter-part or the creative energy of Lord Shiva. She is also known […]
Goddess Chamunda Devi (Matrika)
Goddess Chamunda (Matrika) is one of the most terrifying form of Devi, the Supreme Goddess. She is the female energy of Yama (the God of Death).
Goddess Indrani (Matrika)
Devi Indrani or Indrani Matrika is one of the Saptamatrikas. She is the female counterpart or the creative energy of Indra.
Goddess Vaishnavi (Matrika)
Devi Vaishnavi, one of the SaptaMatrikas, is the creative energy of Lord Vishnu.
Goddess Brahmani (Matrika) or Brahmi
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)
Indian Ash Tree
Indian Ash Tree, Lannea coromandelica Local name in Hindi – Mohin, Moi tree, Sanskrit- Jinghini Flowering Time in Bangalore- March April Spotted at- Whitefield, Bangalore His handsome and joyous appearance […]
Pride of India tree, Jarul
There are just too many names for him- Jarul in Hindi, Queen’s flower and Pride of India in English. Her eyes met him when she walked in lal Bagh in […]