Dwelling places of Mahalakshmi
23-feet tall Goddess Kali idol coming up in Kerala's Pournamikavu temple
Thiruvananthapuram: A 23-feet tall (including peedam) Goddess Kali idol is all set to be sent to Pournamikavu temple in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. Carved by famous sculptor Mukesh Bhardwaj, the 18-feet idol of the goddess made from Rajasthan Marbles exquisite single stone piece will be installed along with 12-ft tall idols of Goddesses Durga and Lakshmi (Raja Madhanghi Devi) at Pournamikavu temple in Chavadi Nada, Venganur. Accompanied by their respective Vahanas lion, tiger, peacock, swan these majestic idols will embark on a monumental journey from Jaipur to Trivandrum via road trailers, commencing on April 29. The idols will adorn the temple dedicated to Goddess Bala Thripura Sundari Devi, and renowned for housing the world's largest panchmukhi Ganesha idol and 51 Akshara devathas. The Pournamikavu temple stands as the sole pilgrimage in Bharat devoted to goddesses representing alphabets. Each alphabet is associated with its respective goddess, offering devotees the opportunity to seek blessings for educational and career advancement. Recently, a 17-foot Shani idol was installed in the temple another one of its kind in Bharat. The installation ceremony of Goddess Kali idol and that of Goddesses Durga and Lakshmi, will be akin to the Ram temple Pran Prathishtha ceremony, temple chief trustee MS Bhuvanachandran said. Preparations are underway to transport the towering 18.5 -foot single stone Kali idol, crafted from Rajasthan marble by sculptor Mukesh Bhardwaj , he said. Rajasthan marbles has been associated with pilgrimages like Ayodhya, Ujjain, Maheshwar, Dhar, Haridwar, Varanasi among others, said Jagadguru Suryaachaary Krishnadeonand Giri of Maharaj Murali Mandir, Dwarka, Gujarat. He said: The world's tallest Goddess Kali idol is all set to start a journey that will be a testament to devotion and craftsmanship from Jaipur to Trivandrum in Kerala via Chittor, Hyderabad, Hosur, Madurai, Nagerkoil, and that he will travel along.
Shiva Purana: Vayaveeya Samhita (2) - 3
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Hanuman Temple inaugurated inside Kangra Police station; seniors officials perform Hawan and pooja
On this occasion, a Hanuman Temple was inaugurated inside the Kangra Police station with much fanfare and Bhajan and Kirtan.
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Lord Kallazhagar descends into river Vaigai as part of Chithirai Brahmotsavam (VIDEO)
Madurai (Tamil Nadu): Lakhs of devotees from various parts of the country thronged the Vaigai River bed in Madurai city on Tuesday morning to witness the spectacular event of Lord Kallazhagars entry into the river. The historical event was held as part of the ongoing 12-day annual Chithirai Brahmotsavam festival of the World-renowned Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple. #ChithiraiThiruvizha in #Madurai Lord #Kallalagar In #Vaigai river with the lot of people #ChithiraiThiruvizha2024 #ChithiraiFestival2024 #LordKallazhagar #Kallazhagar pic.twitter.com/HRd5kfrgtY Cine Flow (@CineFlowTamil) April 23, 2024 The decorated idol of Lord Sundararaja Perumal, adorned in resplendent green silk (a symbol of prosperity and booming agriculture) and mounted on a golden stallion taken in a procession from the temple in the early hours, had entered the River Vaigai in the guise of Lord Kallazhagar, amid the chanting of Govinda, Govinda by the devotees. On the riverbed, the deity was received as per tradition by Lord Veeraraghava Perumal, mounted on a silver stallion. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Thoonga Nagaram (the city that never sleeps), Madurai remained awake through the night to witness Lord Kallazhagar's entry into the into Vaigai river this morning, as a part of Chithirai festival. The Chithirai festival began at Meenakshi Amman Temple on pic.twitter.com/0SqpC6qHiL ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2024 It was estimated that around 10 lakh devotees congregated in Madurai to witness the event. Earlier, a garland of Tulsi, brought from the famous Sri Aandal Temple at Srivilliputhur, was adorned for Lord Kallazhagar a customary practice to express the affection of Goddess Aandal towards the Lord. After the rituals at River Vaigai, the idol of Lord Kallazhagar was taken in a procession to the historic Ramarayar Mandapam in the city, where the devotees sprayed water on the Lord as part of the tradition. The Chithirai Brahmotsavam of Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple is a celebration of unity and amity with a Saivite festival telescoping into a Vaishnative festival. The district administration, in coordination with various government departments, has made elaborate arrangements for the grand event.
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Shiva Purana: Vayaveeya Samhita (2) - 2
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Shiva Purana: Vayaveeya Samhita (2) - 1
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