Somnath Map
Map of Somnath:
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Somnath
Somnath is home to the first Jyotirlinga, and is located near modern day Veraval, South West Gujarat. Aadi Jyotirling Shree Somnath Mahadev is the first among the twelve Jyotirlings. Somnath Jyotirlinga has withstood six-repeated desecrations by Muslim invaders. The very existence… Continue Reading
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Third eye
The third eye is a symbol of enlightenment. It is referred to as the gyananakashu, “the eye of knowledge”, which is the seat of the “teacher inside” or antar-guru. The third eye is the ajna chakra (sixth chakra) also known… Continue Reading
Omkareshwar Map
Map of Omkareshwar: Location of Omkareshwar:
How to Reach Omkareshwar
By Air: The nearest airport is Indore (IDR), 83 km, connected by regular flights with New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune. By Rail: Nearest railhead is Omkareshwar Road (12 km) on the Ratlam-Khandwa section of the Western Railway. By Road: Omkareshwar is… Continue Reading
Amarnath
Amarnathji is considered to be one of the major Hindu Dhams. The holy cave is the abode of Lord Shiva. The guardian of the absolute, Lord Shiva, the destroyer, is enshrined in the form of an ice-lingam in this cave.… Continue Reading
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Om Tryambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam | Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat ||
Lord Shiva’s Favourite Rituals
Story goes that after creation was complete, Lord Shiva began to live on top of the mount Kailash with his consort Parvati. One day, Goddess Parvati asked Shiva that his devotees perform many rituals to please the Lord, but which… Continue Reading