Ardhanarishvara, Bangkok
Ardhanarishvara (अर्धनारीश्वर) or Ardhanareeshwar is the form representing Shiva and Shakti as One. This statue is located on Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand.
Author: Dr. Pallavi Saraswat
Sdok Kok Thom Thailand
Sdok Kok Thom (Thai: สด๊กก๊อกธม, Sadok Kok Thom), or Sdok Kak Thom, is an 11th Century Khmer temple in present-day Thailand, located about 34 kilometers northeast of the Thai border town of Aranyaprathet.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple Bangkok
Sri Mahamariamman Temple, also called Wat Phra Sri Maha Umathewi (วัดพระศรีมหาอุมาเทวี) or Wat Kak (วัดแขก) in Thai.Bang Rak district of Bangkok. The temple has a Shiva Linga in its courtyard. This Temple has Ganesh , Karthik, Uma Devi (Sri Mahamariamman), Lord Siva,… Continue Reading
The Giant Swing Bangkok
The Giant Swing was originally constructed in 1784 in front of the Devasathan shrine in Bangkok by King Rama I. After Brahma created the world he sent Shiva to look after it. When Shiva descended to the earth, Naga serpents… Continue Reading
Scientifically proven medical uses of Bael – Bilva, Bel
With its increased popularity and claims of efficacy, Bael prompted scientists and researchers to study it further. Numerous studies have been conducted on white mice, albino mice, guinea pigs and certain randomized controlled blind trials have been done on humans… Continue Reading
Traditional medicinal uses of Bael
Traditionally Bael has been used to treat various ailments. Based on folklore (of South East Asia), following preparations of Bael are considered effective. (These remedies do not have any scientific/experimental backing) -The fresh ripe pulp of the higher quality cultivars,… Continue Reading
Nutrients, Phytochemicals, Side Effects and Contraindications of Bael
NUTRIENTS: Nutrient Amount (in 100 g Bael) Proteins 1.8 g Total Carbohydrates 31.8 g Total Fat 0.3 g Riboflavin 1.19 mg Niacin 1.1 mg Thiamin 0.13 mg Vitamin A 55 mg Vitamin C 8 to 60 mg… Continue Reading
Bilva – Bael, Bel
Leaves of the Bel tree are used extensively in the worship of Lord Shiva. Tridalam Trigunakaaram Trinethram Cha Triyayusham, Trijanma Papa Samharam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam Three leaves, three benefits, similar to the three eyes of Lord Shiva, and having three… Continue Reading