Kote Shree Jalakanteshwara swamy temple, Kalasipalyam, Bangalore...

Kote Shree Jalakanteshwara swamy temple, Kalasipalyam, Bangalore...
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Kote Shree Jalakanteshwara swamy temple is one of the oldest temple in Bangalore The temple was first built by Cholas, but they left it as a small gudi, which was later made into it’s present shape by the Vijayanagara chieftain Kempegowda.The three sanctum sanctorums of the temple houses Jalakanteshwara swamy at centre, Goddess Parvati to his left and and Lord Kailashnatheshwar Swamy to right. An interesting feature of the temple is the placement of Goddess Parvati idol, when seen from the entrance only half of the idol is visible, which is also known as Ardhanarishwari avatar of Lord Shiva.

Sringeri Sankara Mutt, Bangalore...

Sri Sringeri Sankara Mutt, Bangalore...
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Shankara Mutt at Bangalore is one of the branches of Sringeri Sharada Peetam and all the activities at Bangalore are coordinated under the guidelines of Sringeri Sharada Peetam.
Shankarapuram as the name hints has the idols of Sharada Devi and Adi guru Shankaracharya. Also, the adjacent hall has the biography of Adi Shankaracharya in pictures mounted on the pillars.

Bhairaveswara Temple, Yaana, Karnataka..

Sri Bhairaveswara Temple, Yaana, Karnataka..
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Yaana, the very name brings the picture of two tall huge rock formations. The rock formations not only make it as a tourist spot, it is even housing Bhairaveshwara temple.
It is amazing to see the water dripping from rock on Bhairaveshwara.

Sri Kalika Durgaparameswari Temple, Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore..

Sri Kalika Durgaparameswari Temple, Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore...
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Sri Kalika Durga Parameshwari temple at Vidayaranyapura, has been one of the old temples of Bangalore attracting devotees from many places.
The temple has the tall Gopuram of 108 feet with artistic design.
This temple has Yakshini, to which the chits are tied by the devotees with request to fulfil their wishes.Devotees offer garland made of lemons and saree their wishes are fulfilled.

Sri Padmavathi Temple, Humcha, Shimogga, Karnataka.

Sri Padmavathi Temple, Humcha, Shimogga, Karnataka..
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Humcha or Hombuja Kshetra is one of the popular pilgrimage centers in Shivamogga district. The temple is built during the period of Jinadatta Raya. Temple is located amidst green surroundings. Very pleasant place to visit.

When the troubles come, comes in swams. Tamil literature narrates this thousands of years ago.

Tamil Literature :
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When the troubles come, comes in swams. Tamil literature narrates this thousands of years ago.
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"ஆவீன மழை பொழிய இல்லம் வீழ 
அகத்தடியால் மெய்னோவை அடிமை சாக
மாவீரம் போகுத்தென்று விதைகொண் டோட
வழியிலே கடன்காரன் மறித்து கொள்ள
சாவோலை கொண்டொருவன் எதிரே தோன்றத்
தள்ளவொணா விருந்துவர சர்பத் தீண்டக்
கோவேந்தர் உழுதுண்ட கடமை கேட்க
குருக்கள்வந்து தக்ஷணைகள் கொடு என்கிறாரே ||"
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"Aaaveena Mazhai Pozhiya Illam Veezha
Agathadiyaal Mei Nova Adimai Saaga
Maaveeram Pogudhu Endru Vidhai Kondoda
Vazhiyilae Kadankaaran Mariththukkolla
Saavolai Kondoruvan Yedhirae Thondra
Thallavonna Virundhuvara Sarpam Theenda
Kovendhar Uzhudhunda Kadamai Ketka
Gurukkal Vandhu Datchinagal Kodu Yendrarae"

The song illustrates a sequence of events that happen to a man in those days. Lets the see the meaning. "The man had a cow which gave birth to a calf; At that time rains poured like anything making things worse. And even worse his house got destroyed by the rain. At that time, his wife got sick; His servant died. And later the wetness in the land had was drying up, so ran with the seeds to sow for cultivation; On the way, a creditor - person who gave him a loan - caught hold of him. At that time, a messenger brought him a death message. Following that, there came unavoidable guests. And he was bitten by a snake. Then the officials from the king came asking for the tax money. Finally, among all these situations, the Gurukkal - priest of the temple - came asking for donations."

தேவார தமிழின் பெருமையை காணுங்கள்.....நல்ல தமிழ் உச்சரிப்பிற்கு இதுவே பயிற்சி. ...
சீர்காழி எனப்படும் திருப்பிரமபுரத்தில் திருஞானசம்பந்த பெருமான் பாடிய தேவாரம் இது.
இந்த பதிகம் சாதாரி பண்ணில் அமைந்த வழிமொழித் திருவிராகம்.
இப்பதிகத்தின் திருக்கடைக்காப்பில்
22 'ழ'கரங்கள் வரும்படியாக பாடல் அமைந்திருக்கும் இப்பதிகத்தை ஓதும்போது திருஞானசம்பந்த பெருமானின் திருவடிகளை பற்றிக்கொண்டு கண்ணீரால் நிறைக்க வேண்டுமென தோன்றும்
"தமிழ்ச் சுற்றும் முற்றுமாகிய தமிழ்ஞானசம்பந்த பெருமான் திருவடிகள் போற்றி! போற்றி!"
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"ஒழுகலரி தழிகலியில் உழியுலகு பழிபெருகு வழியைநினையா
முழுதுடலில் எழுமயிர்கள் தழுவுமுனி குழுவினொடு கெழுவுசிவனைத்
தொழுதுலகில் இழுகுமலம் அழியும்வகை கழுவுமுரை கழுமலநகர்ப்
பழுதிலிறை யெழுதுமொழி தமிழ்விரகன் வழிமொழிகள் மொழிதகையவே."

Sri Ugra Narasimha Temple, Madduru, Karnataka,,,

Sri Ugra Narasimha Temple, Madduru, Karnataka,,,
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This is an ancient temple, situated on the banks of River Shimsha. The Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple is a marvel etched in stone. As the story goes, during the Dwapara Yuga (the third of the four ages described in the scriptures of Hinduism) Pandava prince Arjuna requested Lord Krishna to display the ugra (angry) avatara (incarnation or form) of Lord Narasimha. As the ugra avatara was too powerful to be seen by the naked eye, Lord Brahma, at the behest of Lord Krishna, created a statue of Lord Narasimha in his ugra avatara.

This is the story behind the unique Narasimha Swamy statue that depicts Lord Narasimha with eight hands and three eyes.

Sree Byataraya swamy,Nonavinakere, Karnataka..

Sree Byataraya swamy,Nonavinakere, Karnataka..

Big Bang in Upanishads

Our Divine Creator: Almighty is so clear on CREATION OF THIS UNIVERSE in so many places in His Revelations in the Holy Vedas. Find these two verses from Chandogya Upanishad.
BIG BANG.

Sri Adichunchanagiri Kshetra, Karnataka..

Sri Adichunchanagiri Kshetra, Karnataka..
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Sri Kalabhairaveshwara is the Kshetra Palaka of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math. Lord Gangadhareshwara is the presiding deity. The Pancha Lingas, the Jwala Peetha, Sthambamba are all held in great reverence by the devotees. The peak point of the Giri (hillock) is known as Akasha Bhairava and the sacred pond by the temple is Bindu Sarovara. Recently two attractive lakes have been built for the Theppothsava programmes. The old Bindu Sarovara is also renovated recently as per agama tradition.
The approach to the hill is from the west and the pilgrim who looks up the hill while visiting, it finds the hill itself to be in the form of Athmalingam found in the Gokarna Kshetra. At the time of moon-rise the hill appears like the moon crested Shiva, i.e, Chandramouleswara. This abode of green woods and small lakes enlivened by wild peacocks and birds has been attracting sages and rishis since ancient times.
The Shivapurana, inscriptions and the folklore have references to this Kshetra. Legends say that Adi Rudra handed over this Kshethra to Siddha Yogi who established the Siddha Simhasana and the Math.