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  Sri Siva Vishnu Temple   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Karthikeya is the son of Siva and Parvathi.
The Karthikeya shrine is in the form of a chariot drawn by the elephants and is built in the Pallava style architecture.
In addition, Gnanaopedesam, the scene of Karthikeya explaining the esoteric significance of "OM", the Pranava Manthra, to His father, Lord Siva is depicted on the entrance wall between the Vasanthamandapam and the main Temple as a marvelous wall sculpture.
www.ssvt.org /deities/Karthikeya.asp   (393 words)

  
 News articles about Sri Karthikeya Swami Temple, Chandigarh
Lord Murugan Bhakta Samaj, a representative body of the Tamils, has taken up the temple renovation and also the construction of a separate ‘mandir’ for Lord Hanuman and Navagrahas (nine planets) within the temple complex.
For this, a team of priests headed by Rajappa Gurukkal from Kanchipuram is reaching the city on April 19.” The idols of Lord Hanuman and navagraha (nine planets) made of rocks are expected to reach the city soon from Mahabalipuram, according to temple sources.
Lord Murugan Baktha Samaj had made all the arrangement for the consecration, which has been carried out once in 12 years.
murugan.org /temples/chandigarh-articles.htm   (1606 words)

  
  Lord Shanmukha and His Worship
Lord Subrahmanya is a ray born of the Chaitanya of Lord Siva.
Lord Skanda cursed the Bhutaganas to be born in the dynasty of the Asuras and torture the Devas and to be themselves finally destroyed by His Vel as punishment for their actions.
Lord Vishnu was to be born as a dumb sage devoted to Lord Siva for many births; Lakshmi Devi was to be born as a deer roaming in deserted forests; and Upendra was to be born as a hunter of wild game.
www.sivanandadlshq.org /download/shanmukha.htm   (21239 words)

  
 Lord Kataragama's Two Wives
The swamis from her temple go to greet the Lord as he leaves for the procession, but Teyvanai Amman is clearly not happy about this nightly rendezvous with Valli.
Lord Kataragama’s love is clearly for Valli, but the knowledge and skills of South India are his as well, and priests and worshipers who uphold those traditions are acrucial part of this festivity.
When the procession of Lord Kataragama reaches the shrine of Valli, friendly crowds from the adjacent Kataragama Mosque and Shrine are waiting to greet him.
www.kataragama.org /research/younger.htm   (1044 words)

  
 Chandigarh Sri Karthikeya Swami Temple
Valli Teyvayanai Samedha Kanda Swami, Sri Karthikeya Swami Temple, Chandigarh
Sri Valli Deva Sena Sameda Sri Karthikeya Swamy Temple
May the Lord’s Blessings be swerved on your near and dear ones.
www.murugan.org /temples/chandigarh-appeal.htm   (394 words)

  
 Sri Ganesh Chathurthi Gifts to India, Sri Ganesh Chathurthi Specials, Photo Frames, Pooja Gifts and Divinity Items ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Ganesha Chathurthi is a festival, celebrated for Lord Ganesha or Vinayaka, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati and brother of Karthikeya.
Lord Ganesha is also known as the elephant headed deity of Hinduism.
In addition to this, Lord Ganesha is also known as the deity who protects people from obstacles in their lives.
www.countryoven.com /omvigneswaraya.asp   (329 words)

  
 :: Natya -- Natyanjali 2005 ::
This dance is a prayer to Lord Ganesha, son of Parvati and Shiva and the remover of obstacles.
Karthikeya or Muruga - as He is also known - is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.
Bearing the knowledge given by Lord Shiva, and the power given by Goddess Parvathi, Lord Karthikeya graces the world from the hills of India, with his consorts, Devaiyanai and Valli, by his side.
web.mit.edu /bnaatyam/www/natyanjali/natyanjali05.html   (1258 words)

  
 Sage of Pandrimalai's Home Page
The Conch (Sankhu of Lord Vishnu) the Wheel (Chakra of Lord Vishnu) and the Spear (Vet of Lord Murugan) adorn the soles of his lotus feet.
Their humility, consideration for the welfare of others, their patience and ceaseless work of alleviation of the physical and mental sufferings of fellow human beings, were the crowing glory of their family life.
The exhilarating and sublime Himalayan climate and the serenity and grandeur of the abode of Lord Siva enchanted Samikal.
www.sage-of-pandrimalai.org /pandrimalai.htm   (4351 words)

  
 News articles about Sri Karthikeya Swami Temple, Chandigarh
Lord Murugan Bhakta Samaj, a representative body of the Tamils, has taken up the temple renovation and also the construction of a separate ‘mandir’ for Lord Hanuman and Navagrahas (nine planets) within the temple complex.
For this, a team of priests headed by Rajappa Gurukkal from Kanchipuram is reaching the city on April 19.” The idols of Lord Hanuman and navagraha (nine planets) made of rocks are expected to reach the city soon from Mahabalipuram, according to temple sources.
Lord Murugan Baktha Samaj had made all the arrangement for the consecration, which has been carried out once in 12 years.
www.murugan.org /temples/chandigarh-articles.htm   (1606 words)

  
 Chandigarh Sri Karthikeya Swami Temple
Please donate liberally and be blessed by Lord Karthikeya Swamy.
May the Lord’s Blessings be swerved on your near and dear ones.
Any donation favoring the Lord Murugan Bhakta Samaj (Regd.) by way of Demand Draft/Cheques drawn on Chandigarh may kindly be sent to the above address.
murugan.org /temples/chandigarh-appeal.htm   (394 words)

  
 Lord Ganesha, ganpati, hindu mythology, hindu religion and traditions
Lord Vishnu, the protector, Siva and many others of the pantheon did not know how to face the woman’s rage.
It was Lord Vishnu who came to the rescue and fixed an elephant head to bring the child back to life again.
Karthikeya, went around the globe but Ganapati just went around his parents who meant the world to him.
www.indiaprofile.com /religion-culture/ganesha.htm   (1291 words)

  
 Divine Digest - The Guide to Hinduism
Lord Siva dragged her charred remains across the country when various parts of her body fell at various parts of the country.
Lord Narayana wanted to bless Pundarika, a devotee, but Lord had to wait for pundarika who was immersed in serving his parents and ignored him.
All the twelve Alwars on having the Darshan of Lord Ranganatha rendered the Pasurams in the Lord's praise.
www.divinedigest.com /gazetteer.htm   (15866 words)

  
 To the divine GODDESS PARASHAKTHI
Lord Muruga is also known as Visakan as he was born in the month of Visakam.
Lord Muruga also known as Kumara is the son of the divine parents Shiva and Parvati (Shakthi) and is the Lord of righteous action.
Lord Muruga also known as Kumâra is the son of the divine parents Shiva and and Pârvatî.
www.parashakthitemple.org /html/newsletter.htm   (5303 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Victory to You, Lord Ganesha.) } \medskip {\obeylines ## \HMS gaNapati deva namo namo siddhi vinaayaka gaja vadana \.\.(gaNapati) bhuuta gaNaadhipa bhava bhaya naasha bimbaadhara suta gaja vadana aadi puujya deva gaurii gaNesha ambikaa tanaya gaNeshvara ## } {\rm \SCRS (Salutations to Thee, Lord Ganesh.
Lord Ganesh is also the promoter of happiness) } \medskip {\obeylines ## \HMS prathama sharaNa gaNa naayaka OM vighna vinaashaka siddhi vinaayaka vidyaa daayaka buddhi pradaayaka muushhaka vaahan saaI gajaanana ## } {\rm \SCRS (First pay obeisance to Lord of Demi-Gods, Lord Vinaayaka, who destroys obstacles and assures success; who grants (spiritual) knowledge and intelligence.
Oh Lord Karthikeya (another name for Subramanya), You are the incarnation of the Kali age.
www.bhajans.org /saibhajans/txt/sai-ganesha.txt   (1836 words)

  
 About Bharatnatyam
Kautuvam Aalrippu - A dance form with rhythamic syllables interpersed between the lyrics in praise of various Gods, the Kautuvam is performed in praise of Lord Siva which is followed by Aalrippu which is primarily an invocatory piece.
This piece "Deva Deva" is a composition in Tamil language and is in praise of Lord Karthikeya.
Kuratti (Gypsy) - It is a nomads dance of South India, they are devotee of Lord Siva, they move from one place to another for some or the other reason.
www.ibiblio.org /sakshi/bharatnt.htm   (179 words)

  
 PALLIKARANAI SAKTHI ...... Home
The Adigalar, as was later revealed, comes from the Siddha lineage and as such it was no wonder even at a tender age of 10, he was devoted to Lord Karthikeya and read anything and everything about Him.
Sakti is spoken of as female, that is as Mother, because that is the aspect of the Supreme in which It is thought of as the Genetrix and Nourisher of the Universe.
The Mother, as Para-brahman (Supreme Lord) is neither male nor female and is beyond all forms and qualities.
omgaarasakthi.org /index.htm   (599 words)

  
 TrekEarth | Lord Ganesh's idol Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Lord Ganesh's idol at the entrance of Asian tropical forest section, Bronx Zoo, New York.
Lord Ganesh is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Siva.
He is the brother of Lord Karthikeya and the husband of Siddhi and Buddhi.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/photo247674.htm   (104 words)

  
 Sthanumalayaswami Temple at Suchindram near Kanyakumari which has a idol
It was due to the presence of Anjaneya and Lord Krishna on the chariot of Arjuna, the prince devotee of Sri Krishna, that the Mahabharatha War ended in favour of the Pandavas.
Lord Venkateswara, known as the bestower of piety and plenty, is the presiding deity of the complex.
According to him, Lord Hari is the Supreme Reality; the universe is absolutely real; the groups of souls are His servants; moksha is liberation from rebirths and the enjoyment of inherent bliss; pure devotion is the means to secure salvation and the Lord can be known only through scriptures.
www.vikraman.com /MaruthiPramanam.htm   (18964 words)

  
 Download Thaipoosam spl songs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Lord Muruga or Lord Karthikeya (as He is called in north India) is the most celebrated of Hindu Gods in Tamil Nadu.
Thai Poosam is celebrated all over the world by devotees of Lord Muruga in the month of Thai and this year Thai Poosam is being celebrated on February 11.
Festivities in the rustic mould mark the celebration of this festival - kavadi attam or dancing with the kavadi carried over the shoulder - alaghu kuthal or the piercing of various body parts with small or large mettalic vel or alaghu.
www.chennaionline.com /music/MusicDownloads/2006/02thaipoosam.asp   (339 words)

  
 Lord Subramanya (In English)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Subramanya or Karthikeya is the son of Siva and Parvathi.
Created out of the six sparks from the central, third eye, of Lord Siva, for the special purpose of destroying the demon Soorapadma, Lord Karthikeya has six faces adorned with red vermilion and he rides on a divine peacock.
Lord Subramanya has two consorts, Devasena, the celestial princess and daughter of Indra, and Valli, Nambirajan's (a hunter king) daughter.
www.chennaionline.com /festivalsnreligion/slogams/slogam40.asp   (190 words)

  
 Angayarkanni Anthaathi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Sri Kumarakurupara was a great poet, considered to be an avatar or amsam of Lord Karthikeya.
Lord likes to be called Pitthan or crazy man in one of His 63 lilas.
Lord Siva in one of his Lila's, came to the rescue of a prodigal boy Markandeya, who was His ardent devotee.
www.ambaa.org /minakshi/angayarkanni.htm   (1568 words)

  
 Chokahalli   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
And now, when ‘Chinmaya Ganapati’ is residing along there, the place has its own charm, since the colossal form of the Lord measuring nearly 45 feet from the ground, captivates every heart that visits the place.
Though this is a unique art piece, one with a pure heart will be compelled to behold the Lord as the ‘Living Entity’ in that gigantic figure and not just a mere sculpture.
The temple has Lord Shiva engraved amidst Kailasha; two bulls in front of the temple, the carvings of Sri Dakshinamurthy, Lord Ganesha and Lord Karthikeya adorn the crown of the temple.
www.chinmayamission.com /Temples/chokahalli.htm   (217 words)

  
 Bharata Natyam repertoire, Namita Bodaji   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Kavuthvams: Kavuthvams are ancient temple dances composed in a particular rhythm formed of instrumental sounds interwoven with words in praise of deities.
Karthikeya Kavuthvam: In praise of Lord Karthikeya, son of Lord Shiva, who destroyed the demons and saved humanity.
Nataraja Kavuthvam: This Kavuthvam describes vividly the various divine deeds of the dancing Lord.
www.houstonculture.org /world/namitarep.html   (171 words)

  
 Shiva - Vishnu Temple, Livermore - Shiva Keshava Maha Yajnam - Oct 26th - 30th   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Everyone is given a plate with a picture of Lord Ganapathi, and another plate with flowers, akshada and other puja items.
Everyone is given a plate with a picture of Lord Shiva, and another plate with flowers, akshada and other puja items.
Gurukkal and Kannan for Lord Muruga, and Pdt.
www.livermoretemple.org /hints/content/asp/displayBanner.asp?ID=275   (1446 words)

  
 Kamat's Potpourri: The Arts of India
Jatayu, a bird devotee of Lord Rama is mauled by Rawana
Lord Indra riding the Airavat, the eight trunked elephant
Lord Krishna and Balaram Liberating their Parents from Kansa's Prison
www.kamat.com /kalranga/art   (692 words)

  
 rediff.com: Ageing Palani deity in midst of controversy
Named Dhandayuthapani, the presiding deity at Palani is Lord Karthikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Saint-physician and composer Boga Siddhar is believed to have crafted the existing idol using nine highly toxic herbs, whose very presence could kill people, over 5000 years ago.
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister P C Ramaswamy refused to answer questions in this respect passing the buck on to the chief minister and some seers.
www.rediff.com /news/2002/nov/20tn.htm   (279 words)

  
 The Divine Life Society--Free Books on Yoga, Religion and Philosophy
The life, the Lilas and teachings of Lord Krishna depicted in a lucid and inspiring style by a realised saint.
Swami Sivananda graphically portrays in this book the advent of Lord Shanmukha or Karthikeya, the purpose of His incarnation and its significance, highlighting the various aspects of the Six-faced Lord, with their esoteric significance and spiritual import.
This is a most valuable and instructive book for the aspirants, particularly for the devotees of Lord Siva.
www.dlshq.org /download/download.htm   (2721 words)

  
 Madurai
This city is situated on both the banks of Vaigai river.
The Meenakshi Aman temple dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi and her husband Sundareshwa(Lord Shiva) has a history dating back 2000 years.
The other temples around Madurai include the Kalamegha Perumal, the Tiruparrankunram temple dedicated to Lord Karthikeya and Alagar Koil temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
www.goindiago.com /travel/cities/madurai.htm   (133 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
On mounting up the eighteenth step, the Deity in meditative pose with patlabandha, a belt around the folded legs and chinnludra, the forefinger of the right hand touching the thumb and the stretched left arm resting on the knee-cap, welcomes devout devotees ready to confer on them innumerable boons.
The devotees then circumambulate the temple, visiting the shrines of Lord Ganesha and Lord Karthikeya in the meanwhile.
Then they rest for a few minutes, while formalities for the Abhisheka of the ghee filled in the coconut (pouring of the ghee over the idol) are done.
www.blessingsonthenet.com /html/theglorious.html   (423 words)

  
 Tharammal Shri. Subrahmanya Temple   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Subrahmanya (Karthikeya).
The Lord of this temple is very powerful and benevolent.
Devotees used to throng to this temple to get their wishes fulfilled.
www.subrahmanyatemple.com   (149 words)

  
 THE VALMIKI RAMAYANA
Upon hearing these words of the gods, the supreme Lord of
Lord Karthikeya was born from the fire, with great resplendence in the divine grass-forest, having the dazzle of the Sun and the fire god (19).
greatly pleased, ardently worshipped Uma and Lord Siva (20).
acharya.iitm.ac.in /mirrors/vv/literature/ramayana/ba036b.html   (303 words)

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