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Shri VeeraNarayana Temple Gadag

By Ashwini, on July 30th, 2010%

Shri Veeranarayana temple in Gadag is built by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana.The temple is a mixture of Chalukya, Hoysala and Vijayanagara sculptures.The main entrance gate reminds us the Vijayanagara Art.Inside GarudaGamba and Rangamantap are in the manner of Hoysala sculpture.
Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu/Veera Narayana.Inside the temple we can see many pillars and one of them . . . → Read More: Shri VeeraNarayana Temple Gadag

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Sri Padaraayara Vrindavana,Mulbagilu

By Ashwini, on July 21st, 2010%

“Kaale phalati surudrumahaa chintaamanirapi yaachane daataa
vararthi sakalam abhiishtam darshana maatraat shripaadaraajo munihi”

The above stotram says chintamani, kalpavruksha are celestial treasures, would give whatever one wants, when pray them. But, Sri Sripadarayaru, fulfills all wishes by mere darshan of his brindavan or even by rememberence of his name.

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Srinivasa Kalyanam/Kalyanotsavam

By Ashwini, on June 25th, 2010%

I have shared some pictures of Srinivasa Kalyanam performed at home.
What is it ?
Srinivasa Kalyanam or Venkatesha Kalyanam is the divine wedding of Lord Sri Venkateshwara.
Why is it performed?
Srinivasa Kalyanam is the symbolic celestial wedding of Sri Venkateswara with his two consorts Padmavati and Laxmi.In general Kalyanam means auspicious. When it is the Kalyana of the Supreme Lord Srinivasa,the auspiciousness will be in abundance and it will be for the well being of the whole family.
How is it performed?
Lord Balaji is the bridegroom while his two consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi are the brides in this celestial wedding. The rituals followed are exactly same to the one carried out during Hindu marriages.A purohit conducts the marriage and an archaka is consecrated to perform other rituals on behalf of the bridegroom.
Initially the abhishekam or holy bath is done to all the idols with milk,coconut water and banana.Then all the idols are nicely dressed. Sri Venkateshwara with Dhoti and brides SriDevi,Bhoo Devi with sarees.Then brides and bridegrooms are tied with Kankanam [a holy thread colored in yellow].The idols of the Lord and his brides face each other with a screen in between. In the auspicious time,they would tie the Mangalyam to the brides SriDevi and BhooDevi.
Religious people believe that performing a kalyanotsavam [marriage] or participation in marriage is very auspicious.The kankanam/holy thread tied to the lord would be given to unmarried girls in the family so that they will get a nice groom soon.



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Lord Srinivasa with SriDevi and Bhoo Devi



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Abhishekam

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Sirsi Maarikamba Temple

By Ashwini, on June 10th, 2010%

Built in 1688, Sirsi Shri Maarikamba Temple is one of the “Jagratha Shakti Peethas” in the State of Karnataka.Godess Shri Maarikamba is one of the forms of Mahalakshmi.She is the Maari (terror) for bad and mother for love.Hence she is Maarikamba.People believe that goddess protects the city and people from any evil/illness.



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The Goddess

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