Devotional

INTRODUCTION :Pambatti siddhar was one among the 18 siddhars  who lived in various parts of India. Some of his poems are still available. Even his poems are addressed to snakes. He was the disciple of the great sattaimuni siddhar. LIFE :Once the great Sattaimuni Siddhar met a snake charmer, and explained him about Kundalini Shakthi, and initiated him into the path of spirituality. The snake charmer, who has mastered the control of Kundalini, attained great powers. From then onwards, he was called as Pambatti Siddhar.   IMPORTANCE Sri Pambatti siddhar has attained 'A..

INTRODUCTION : Surdas was a 16th-century blind Hindu devotional poet and singer, who has written and sung in praise of Lord Krishna. He was a great poet and an exceptional singer. Though he was blind from his childhood, he never lost hope and always chants the glory of Lord Krishna. The book known as Sur Sagar  was written by him. And it was well appreciated by many scholars. LIFE :Since Surdas was blind child from birth, he was rejected by his family, and he lived alone on the banks of River Yamuna. Surdas has also composed the&nb..

INTRODUCTION :Poigai Alvar(4203 BC) is one of the twelve alvars of South India. Poigai Alvar composed Muthal Tiruvandadhi in praise of Lord Vishnu. LIFE :As per ancient epics, Poigai alvar was found in a small pond near the Yadhotakaari temple at Kanchipuram. Since he was found in a pond, he is known as Poigai alvar. Annual birth day celebration takes place in Yadhotakaari Tempe for Poigai Alvar. At a younger age, he learnt the basics of Vaishnavism, and was an expert in composing poems. IMPORTANCE :From childhood, Poigai Alvar was a sincere devotee of Lord Vishnu. ..

INTRODUCTION :Nandi is the guardian of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva and also he serves as the mount to Lord Shiva. Almost in all Shiva temples, the statue of Lord nandi will be there, before in front of Lord Shiva’s shrine. Nandi worship exists for several thousands of years. Nandi is the son of the sage Shilada. Shilada received Nandi as his son, after doing severe penance on Lord Shiva. By Lord Shiva’s grace, Nandi was born from a Yajna performed by Shilada. Nandi is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and he did severe penance, and become his mount ..

INTRODUCTION :Nammalwar (3059 BC) is one of the twelve great alvars. He is a great devotee of Lord Vishnu, and has composed many poems in praise of Lord Vishnu. He is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishvaksena. LIFE :According to ancient texts, Nammalwar was born in Alwarthirunagiri, Tamilnadu. He was the guru of Madhurakavi Alvar. IMPORTANCE : According to ancient texts, it is known that even at a younger age, he began to meditate and chant the names of Lord Vishnu. He was a staunch devotee of Sriman Narayana, and was always thinking about him, without taking pr..

INTRODUCTION :Madhurakavi Alvar (3224 BC) is one of the twelve alvars  of South India. He was the disciple of Nammalvar. Through his devotional works, he has spread the importance of Vaishnavism among the people. The songs of Mathurakavi alvar are chanted during festive occasions in most of the Vishnu temples in South India. LIFE :Madhurakavi alvar was born in a Brahmin family, in Thirukolur, Tamilnadu.  He is believed to be the incarnation of lord garuda(Divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu). Madhurakavi alvar was well-versed in vedas, and composed poems in praise..

INTRODUCTION : Surya  is the sun god, and he is called by various names such as  Aditya,  Bhanu,Ravi, and Marthanda. He was the son of Kashyapa and Aditi. IMPORTANCE :Surya has been worshipped since ancient periods. His worship is mentioned in vedas, uphanishads,puranas and also in other ancient texts. His worship is mainly found in northern parts of India in states such as Gujarat, Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha. Major festivals related to Lord Surya include Makar Sankranti,  Ratha Sapthami and Kumbh Mela. Surya is residing at..

INTRODUCTION :Varuna is a Hindu deity related with the seas. He is found in the Vedic literature of Hinduism. He is the god of sea and rain. He is under the control of Lord Indra. He receives the instructions given by Lord Indra, and will do according to his favour. In the Hindu Puranas, Varuna is the god of oceans,and his vehicle is a Makara(Sea creature),  and his weapon is a rope loop. He is regarded as the guardian deity of the western direction. He is also regarded as the father of the great sage Vasishta. IMPORTANCE :..

INTRODUCTION :Kubera is the Lord of Wealth and the king of Yakshas as per Hinduism. He is the son of Vishrava and Illavida. His wife name is Bhadra. And his children are Nalakuvara and Manibhadra. He is regarded as  the protector of the entire world. IMPORTANCE :Kubera was known to be as one of the powerful god as per Puranas. Previously he was the ruler of Lanka, and afterwards when he was defeated by Ravana in treta Yuga, he left Lanka and settled in Alakapuri and he is the king of that region. Kubera was praised in the Buddhism and Jainism texts. K..

INTRODUCTION :Indra  is a Vedic deity in Hinduism,   and the king of the heaven. He is the son of Kashyapa and Aditi. He was mentioned in Rig veda, and described him as a most efficient warrior, and a learned scholar who contains valuable powers, and having the capacity to fight with asuras. He is guided by his guru “BRAHASPATI”. IMPORTANCE: His wife’s name was Indrani. He rides an elephant called Iravatha, and having son and daughter, called as Jayantha and Jayanthi. He is the god of the heavens and rains.  He has got a great name in killing V..