INTRODUCTION Brihaspati is the planet jupiter and one among the Navagrahas. According to ancient texts, Brihaspati is the guru for Lord Indra. He is the god for Thursday, according to Hindu calendar. His name is mentioned in Rigveda and also in several ancient texts....
INTRODUCTION Tiruneelanakka Nayanar was a Shaivite saint and a sincere worshiper of Lord Shiva and classified as one among the 63 Nayanars. He lived during 7th century AD and had friendly relations with the great Nayanar ThirugnanaSambandar. LIFE...
INTRODUCTION Shanidev refers to the planet Saturn, and is one of the important Navagraha in Hinduism. He is the god for Saturday as per Hindu calendar. Shani is also referred in the Puranas and in vedic texts and his mount is...
INTRODUCTION Arivattaya Nayanmar or Thayanar is one among the 63 Nayanmars. Thayanar was born in a rich family in a village located at Thanjavur district. Thayanar was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and lived in Thanjavur with his...
INTRODUCTION Khodiyar Mata is a Hindu goddess born in Gujarat during 7th century AD. She was the daughter of the great shiva devotee Sri MamadJi Charan. MamadJi Charan was the friend to the king of Gujarat. Due to his friendship with the king,...