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Is Hanuman Still Around? Comes alive when the secret mantra of Hanuman is chanted? God Hanuman has the boon of immortality. He is said to be still alive.  It is believed that he lives in the jungles of the Himalayas.  Whenever the mantra of Hanuman is chanted, it is said He manifests in those placesContinue reading “Is Lord Hanuman Alive#7”

Stories of Lord Krishna Birth of Krishna Exactly at midnight, Devaki gave birth to her eighth son. As soon as the child was born, the prison cell was filled with a bright light. It was as if a thousand suns had descended, at once, into that dark and dingy cell. The prison was filled withContinue reading “Know about Lord Krishna#6”

Is Hanuman still around? Hanuman’s place of residence? Want to know where he continues to live? His place of residence is said to be the Gandmadana mountain, near Rameshwaram, in India’s Tamil Nadu district. We have a temple built and dedicated to Lord Hanuman in this region.  However, it is always said Hanuman resides inContinue reading “Is Lord Hanuman alive?#6 “

Stories of Lord Krishna Prophecy came true Every time Devki gave birth to a  child Kans killed him. In eight years, he already had killed seven children of the couple by smashing their heads on the prison walls. In the ninth year, Devki was expecting her eighth child. Devki was devastated knowing the fact thatContinue reading “Know about Lord Krishna#5”

Is Hanuman still around? In Kaliyug A few learned and wise people have reported seeing him. Sage Madhavarcharya was said to have been graced by Lord Hanuman’s visit in the 13th Century AD. In the early 1600s, Lord Hanuman apparently visited Tulsidas and inspired him to write the Hindi Ramayana entitled Ram Charit Manas. RamadasContinue reading “Is Lord Hanuman alive?#5 “

Stories of Lord Krishna Devki and Vasudeva in prison This deeply shook Kansa and he was so angry that he took out his sword to kill Devki in a fit of rage.  Seeing this Vasudev fell to his knees and begged Kansa to not kill his sister. He promised Kansa that he himself will handContinue reading “Know about Lord Krishna#4”

Is Lord Hanuman still around? Across the ages – Hanuman The events described in the Ramayana happened in the Treta Yuga.  The Mahabharata happened in the Dwapar Yuga and led to the advent of the Kali Yuga.  We have mythological stories and anecdotes in the Mahabharata describing the meeting of Bhima, the second of theContinue reading “Is Lord Hanuman still alive?#4”

Stories of Lord Krishna Divine Prediction Devaki had a brother, Kansa, a tyrant, who along with some other demon kings was terrorizing Mother Earth.  Kansa had usurped the throne of Mathura from his father, the benevolent King Ugrasen. After the wedding of Devki to Yadva prince Vasudeva, Kansa drove the newlywed couple to the palaceContinue reading “Know about Lord Krishna#3”

Is Lord Hanuman still around? Footprints of Lord Hanuman Such footprints of Hanuman apparently still exist in all those places where the monkey god walked. People worship these footprints and have also built small Hanuman temples in the vicinity of the places where such prints are spotted. Jai Bajrang Bali Ji🙏🙏

Stories of Lord Krishna Mathura  Mathura is Lord Krishna’s birthplace, which is why the town grandly celebrates his birthday. Situated at the heart of Braj or Brij-Bhoomi, Mathura is mainly called Shri Krishna Janma-Bhoomi. According to the tale, Krishna was born in the Yadava clan of Mathura to Queen Devaki and her husband, King Vasudeva. Continue reading “Know about Lord Krishna#2”

Is Lord Hanuman still around? Legend has it that Hanuman is immortal because he was blessed that he would be available to the devotees of Rama for as long as Rama’s names and stories were on people’s lips.  It is therefore strongly believed that Hanuman is present in places where Rama’s glory is sung. JaiContinue reading “Is Lord Hanumana still alive?”

Who Is Krishna We all know about Lord Krishna. He is known for his infinite charm, smile, and beauty. He was so beautiful that, it is said, even precious jewels lost their shine and beauty before Him! Whether they are stories of cute baby Krishna, young naughty Krishna, loving dancing Krishna, strong protector Krishna, orContinue reading “Know About Lord Krishna”

  Eternal Hanuman We have heard that the soul never dies and keeps reincarnating in one form or another…but in Hindu mythology, it is believed that some beings continue to live in the same form across the ages, Lord Hanuman is one of them.  In any case, let us reflect on this fact: Has anyoneContinue reading “Is Lord Hanumana still alive?”

Sarangapani temple, Kumbakonam Sarangapani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars.  This temple is along Kaveri and is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams. TheContinue reading “10 Famous Temples Dedicated To Lord Vishnu And His Avatars#10“

Trinidad Hanuman Temple A magnificent 85-foot tall statue of the Hindu god, Lord Hanuman is located in the village of Carapichaima, Trinidad. Built according to the Dravidian style of architecture of South India, this is the largest Hanuman murti outside India. Hanuman is known as the best warrior among the Hindu gods since he protectsContinue reading “Ten Famous Temples Of Lord Hanuman            You Must Visit #10“

Laxminarayan Temple, Delhi The Laxminarayan Mandir, also known as the Birla Mandir, is a Hindu temple up to large extent dedicated to Laxminarayan in Delhi, India. Laxminarayan usually refers to Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort Lakshmi.  The temple, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, was built byContinue reading “10 Famous Temples Dedicated To Lord Vishnu And His Avatars#9“

Shri Hanuman Temple Jamnagar Jamnagar is a city located on the western coast of India in the state of Gujarat in the Saurashtra region. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jamnagar district.  Jamnagar is the largest city on the westernmost side of India and is the fifth-largest city of Gujarat state after Ahmedabad, Surat,Continue reading “Ten Famous Temples Of Lord Hanuman You Must Visit #9“

Adikesava Perumal Temple Kanyakumari The Adikesavaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India and is one of the 108 Divya desams, the holy sites of Hindu Vaishnavism according to existing Tamil hymns from the seventh and eighth centuries C.E.  The temple is one of the historic thirteen Divya DeshamsContinue reading “10 Famous Temples Dedicated To Lord Vishnu And His Avatars#8“

Hanumangarhi Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century temple of Hanuman in Uttar Pradesh, India. Located in Ayodhya, it is one of the most important temples in the city along with other temples such as Nageshwar Nath and the in-construction Ram Temple.  Located in the middle of Ayodhya, 76 steps lead to the Hanumangarhi which is oneContinue reading “Ten Famous Temples Of Lord Hanuman You Must Visit #8”