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MAHAVISHNU

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  Mahavishnu (Devanāgarī : महाविष्णु) [Hari, Narayana] is a principal deity in Hinduism, known as the Absolute protector of the universe beyond human comprehension and all attributes. In Gauḍīya Vaishnavism, a school of Vaiṣṇavism, the Sātvata-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu (Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu), Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu and Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu. The term Mahavishnu refers to that Absolute truth Brahm(a) or Brahman (impersonal invisible aspect) then as Paramatma (Aspect beyond the understanding of human soul) and finally as Sarvatma(incarnating for bringing perfection). So bhakti (loving devotion) goes to Sarvatman (Krishna or Rama avatars or incarnations of Vishnu, Narayana bringing both peace and perfection of the living beings). In this way, bhakti surpasses even yoga, which is aimed at the Supersoul, Paramatman. Mahavishnu is the Supersoul of all living beings (jivaatmas) in all material universes. Kāraņodaksayi Vishnu is understood to be Sanka...
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Lord Vishnu and Goddess Kali

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    Goddess Kali (the fierce form of the Divine Mother associated with time and destruction) and Lord Vishnu (the cosmic preserver) are deeply interconnected in Hindu philosophy. Together, they embody the cyclical nature of the universe: Kali clears away ignorance and ego to make room for new creation, while Vishnu sustains the cosmic order.Their relationship is explored across various foundational texts and traditions in several fascinating ways:Cosmic Sleep (Yoga Nidra): According to the Devi Mahatmya in the Markandeya Purana, Kali is the personification of Vishnu's Yoganidra (cosmic sleep) and Maya (illusion). When Vishnu was in deep slumber before creation, the demon brothers Madhu and Kaitabha threatened Brahma. Brahma prayed to this cosmic sleep to awaken Vishnu so that he could destroy the demons.Embodiment of Vishnu's Energy: In some Shakta and Tantric traditions, Goddess Kali represents the ultimate, transcendent feminine power (Shakti) without which Vishnu cannot fun...
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Krishna Janmashtami , கிருஷ்ண ஜெயந்தி

    Krishna Janmashtami, கிருஷ்ண ஜெயந்தி Gokulashtami,       Krishna Janmashtami , also called Gokulashtami , is a Hindu festival that occurs annually. It is a celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the Panchanga or Hindu calendar , it falls on the eighth day (Ashtami ) in the month of Shravana . In the western Gregorian calendar, this is usually in the month of August or September.  In 2023,  Gokulashtami falls on 6 th & 7 th of September . It is observed as a holiday in many private and public organizations.   All About Krishna Janmashtami ,Gokulashtami Krishna Janmashtami (Sanskrit: कृष्णजन्माष्टमी, romanized: Kṛṣṇajanmāṣṭamī), also known simply as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In certain Hindu texts, such as the Gita Govinda, Krishna has been identified as supreme God and the source of all avatars.[5] Krishn...
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ஏற்றம் தரும் ஏகாதசி விரதம்... எப்படிக் கடைப்பிடிப்பது?

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  ஏற்றம் தரும் ஏகாதசி விரதம்... எப்படிக் கடைப்பிடிப்பது?            அ மாவாசை விரதம், பௌர்ணமி விரதம், சஷ்டி விரதம், சனிக்கிழமை விரதம், வெள்ளிக்கிழமை விரதம் என்று பல வகையான விரதங்கள் இருந்தாலும்,  ஏகாதசி விரதத்துக்கு தனித்துவமான மகத்துவம் உண்டு. ஏற்றம் தரும் ஏகாதசி விரதம்...எப்படி கடைப்பிடிப்பது?அதன் பலன்கள் என்ன என்பது பற்றி திருவல்லிக்கேணி பார்த்தசாரதி கோயில் பட்டாச்சார்யார் பார்த்தசாரதியிடம் பேசினோம். ''எத்தனை விரதங்கள் இருந்தாலும், அத்தனை விரதங்களும் ஏகாதசி விரதத்துக்கு நிகராகாது. மிகவும் சிறப்பு வாய்ந்த இந்த விரதத்தை இன்று பலரும் மேற்கொள்வதில்லை.  ஏகாதசி விரதத்தின் மகிமையை முதலில் அறிந்துகொள்வோம்.  திருப்பாற்கடலைக் கடைந்து அமுதம் எடுக்க, தேவர்களும் அசுரர்களும் அயராது பாடுபட்டனர். அப்போது ஏகாதசித் திருநாளில் அமிர்தம் வெளிப்பட்டது. அந்த அமிர்தத்தை மறுநாள் துவாதசியன்று தேவர்களுக்குப் பகிர்ந்தளிக்கப்பட்டது.  எனவே, ஏகாதசியன்று விரதம் அனுஷ்டிப்பது மிகவும் உத்தமமானது. அன்று முழுவதும் உண்ணாமல் விரதம் இர...
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sudarshana chakra

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         Sudarshana Chakra (Sanskrit:सुदर्शन चक्र, lit. "disc of auspicious vision", IAST: sudarśana chakra) is a spinning, celestial discus with 108 serrated edges, attributed to Vishnu and Krishna in the Hindu scriptures. The Sudarshana Chakra is generally portrayed on the right rear hand of the four hands of Vishnu, who also holds a shankha (conch shell), a gada (mace), and a padma (lotus).[1] While in the Rigveda, the Chakra was Vishnu's symbol as the wheel of time and by the late period, the Sudarshana Chakra emerged as an ayudhapurusha (an anthropomorphic form), as a fierce form of Vishnu, used for the destruction of demons. As an ayudhapurusha, the deity is known as Chakraperumal or Chakratalvar. The word Sudarshana is derived from two Sanskrit words – Su(सु) meaning "good/auspicious" and Darshana (दर्शन) meaning "vision". In the Monier-Williams dictionary the word Chakra is derived from the root क्रम् (kram) or ऋत् (rt) or क्रि (kri) and refers...
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Rama Navami ( birth anniversary of Lord Ram)

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                 Rama Navami is a Hindu spring festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu. Rama is particularly important in the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. The festival celebrates the descent of Vishnu as the Rama avatar, through his birth to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya.                Ram Navami is one of the most significant Hindu festival as it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. Lord Ram was born on Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Each year this day is celebrated as birthday of Lord Ram. Lord Ram was born during Madhyahna period which is middle of Hindu day It is believed that Lord Shri Ram was born in Cancer ascendant at noon on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. At that time the Moon was in Punarvasu Nakshatra and the Sun was in Aries. There is also a belief of fasting on the day of Ram Navami. ...
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Lord Vishnu Festivals

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    Several Festivals are celebrated in glory of the Lord Vishnu in all parts of the country, these are held to celebrate the many trimphs of the Lord. Chaturmasa Vishnu rests on Anant- Sesha the four rainy months every year. This period is known as Chaturmasa the time of social dormancy when journeys are not undertaken and marriages are not solemnized. People stay at home and pray because the sun is on its inauspious southern course, the dakshinayana making the nights longer and days colder. The divine retreat begins on Shayani-ekadashi, the eleventh day of the waxing moon in the month of Ashadha and ends the four months. On the eleventh day of the waxing moon in the month of Kartika, Prabodhini- ekadashi. Diwali The new moon night that comes after Dussera ushers in the festival of lights “Deepavali” or Diwali. On the new moon night Lakshmi the consort Lord Visnu is worshipped by all. Lamps are lit and sacred symbols are drawn on the floors to welcome her into ou...
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Parasurama Swami Temple

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 Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Swami Temple is one of the most ancient temples of South India. It is situated on the banks of Karamana River near Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram. It is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Lord Parasurama.[1] The temple is 6 km from Kovalam Beach and 5 km from Trivandrum International Airport and 3 km from Thiruvananthapuram.3 km from Attukal Temple 2 km from Pazhanchira Devi Temple and 1km from Sree Alukadu Devi temple.[2] This heritage structure is placed under the list of monuments of national importance.  It says that the temple was built during the 12th and 13th century, late Pandyan period. The temple is considered a protected monument by the Archaeology Department of Kerala.[3] It is famous for Balitharpanam (a tribute to ancestors). Legend has it that Lord Parasurama is the creator of Kerala and the temple dedicated to him is considered as a holy place for his devotees. During the karkidaka vavu day (a holiday in the Malayalam month of...
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