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Puranas

Vritrasura vs. Indra and Sage Dadhichi’s illustrious sacrifice

5 July 2013

Pursuant to the killing of Viswarupa by Indra, his father Viswakarma being keen on revenge performed relentless ‘Tapasya’ to Brahma who granted the boon of begetting a mighty son who could defeat Indra and Devas. A boy of huge body… Continue Reading →

Skanda (Kartika) Purana, Stories

Arunachala ‘Mahatmya’

27 January 2013

Both Brahma and Vishnu witnessed one ‘Agni Sthumbh’ (Pillar of Fire) which was dazzling to eyes and emanating extraordinary heat, without beginning or end. Brahma’s Four faces recited Vedas and He performed ‘Manasik Puja’ (Worship by mind) and so did… Continue Reading →

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Some Tirthas and Kshetras of repute

27 January 2013

Nandiswar narrated to Markandeya that besides the Gupta Kshetra, Bharat is dotted with innumerable Tirthas and Punya Kshetras all over. The major Siva Pradhan (Siva-Oriented) Kshetras include ‘Varanasi’ where Avimukta Maha Deva, Visalakshi, Annapurna, Kapala Mochana Tirtha, Kala Bhairava Nivas… Continue Reading →

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Why had ‘Mahi Sagara Sangama Tirtha’ become a ‘Gupta Kshetra”?

27 January 2013

Lord Brahma convened a Conference of various Tirthas which were well known by Devotees from all over Bharat. Skanda Deva was also present and so did Dharma Deva. Brahma said that it might not be fair for Him to unilaterally… Continue Reading →

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‘Narada sets up the Idols of Vasudeva and Bhattaditya (Surya Deva)

27 January 2013

Sage Narada felt that at the Sacred Place of Mahi Sagar Tirtha, the Presence of Purushottama and Bhattaditya should be established too to add further significance. He worshipped Vishnu for hundred years and as He was pleased with His appearance… Continue Reading →

Skanda (Kartika) Purana, Stories

Procedure of Siva Puja

27 January 2013

Asked about the Procedure of Siva Puja, Mahaakaal explained to Karandhama that after taking bath early morning and wearing white ‘dhoty’and ‘uttareeya’ robes, Tripundra vibhudhi (three lined ash) on the forehead, chest and shoulders and with sincerity and resolve to… Continue Reading →

Skanda (Kartika) Purana

Mahakaal blesses Kumari, Kalabhiti and Karandhama

7 January 2013

King Rishyashring had seven sons and a daughter Kumari. The background of the daughter was interesting indeed. Once at the banks of Mahi Sagar Tirtha and the Vijaya Sthambha, a stray goat was thirsty, got entangled among flower creepers, its… Continue Reading →

Skanda (Kartika) Purana, Stories

Skanda’s ‘Vijaya Sthambh’ (Tower of Victory) and ‘Siddha Saptaka’

7 January 2013

Since Kumareswar Complex was set up already, Skanda Deva agreed to the request of Devas to put up a Victory Tower named ‘Viswanandak’ and before it a Siva Linga. Skanda put in His ‘Shakti’ and created ‘Patala Ganga’ in a… Continue Reading →

Skanda (Kartika) Purana, Stories

The famed ‘Shata Rudreeyam’

7 January 2013

1) Brahma dedicated a golden Linga to Bhagavan Siva named Jagat Pradhana and prays at His feet 2) Sri Krishna set up a black coloured Linga called Urjit and prays to Siva’s head 3) Sanaka and other Manasa Putras of… Continue Reading →

Skanda (Kartika) Purana, Stories

King Indradyumna and his ‘Satsang’ Group

10 December 2012

An illustrious King of yore named Indradyumna was highly virtuous and propagated Dharma (high merit) all over his Kingdom to such an extent as to make announcements of the next Ekadasi Vrata to be performed with sincerity! The King was… Continue Reading →

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