LORD DATTATREYA

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Dattatreya, Datta or Dattaguru, is a Guru and a saint in Hinduism. In India and Nepal, he is considered a god. In some parts of India, he is considered to be an incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, collectively known as Trimurti. The most important...

LORD AYYAPPAN

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Ayyappan is the Hindu god and is the most popular god in Kerala. Ayyappan is called by various names such as Hariharaputra, Manikanta, and Dharma Shasta. According to the Hindu tradition, he was born with the powers of Shiva and Vishnu to defeat the...

KUNDRAKUDI ADIGALAR

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Kundrakudi Adigalar (1925 – 1995) was born in a small village, in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. His birth name was Ranganathan. He was a great devotee of Lord Muruga. IMPORTANCE He was against untouchability from his childhood, and he has shown...

KUMARAGURUPARAR

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Kumaraguruparar (17th century AD), was a poet and Shaivite saint, who associated with the Dharmapuram Adheenam. LIFE Kumaraguruparar was born in Thoothukudi district. He was blessed with Lord Muruga, and he sang in praise of Lord Murugan. He has also...

KARNA

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Karna is one of the major characters in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the son of Surya and princess Kunti Devi. Kunti Devi who delivered Karna at a younger age and in an unmarried state leaves him in Ganges river by putting him in a basket. Then he...

ERRAPRAGADA

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Errapragada Erranna (1325–1353) was a Telugu poet. He was born in a village located at Andhra Pradesh. LIFE He belonged to the Brahmin caste. His family followed Sanatana Dharma and spread it among the people. He was a devotee of Lord Shiva and Lord...