ANDAL

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Andal is the female Alvar, and also a great poet and a saint, who dedicated her entire life towards the worship of Lord Vishnu. She is believed to be born during the 7th century AD at Srivilliputhur. LIFE Andal was brought up by Periazhwar, who was a...

ALLAMA PRABHU

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Allama Prabhu was a 12th century Kannada saint and a famous poet who realizes the importance of Self(soul) and pressurize the people to fill up spiritual energy in their soul and to realize the stay of god in their soul. He belongs to the Lingayat sect....

MEERA BAI

by | Aug 20, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Meera, also known as Meera Bai or Mirabai (1498–1547) was a great poet and an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. LIFE Meera was born into a Rajput royal family in Rajasthan, India. Most legends mention her devotion to Lord Krishna, and she was hated by her...

LORD BALARAMA

by | Aug 20, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Balarama is a Hindu god and the elder brother of Lord Krishna. He is also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra, Haladhara, and Halayudha. Lord Balarama is considered to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is also regarded as an incarnation of Adisesha. Importance...

GHATOTKACHA

by | Aug 20, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Ghatotkacha is an important character in the Mahabharata. Ghatotkacha was the son of Bhima and Hidimbi. IMPORTANCE Ghatotkacha was a gigantic and powerful person with great strength, and he possessed a good knowledge of magic. Ghatotkacha fought and...

JATAYU

by | Aug 20, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION In Ramayana, Jatayu is mentioned as a divine bird, and he was the old friend of King Dasharatha. IMPORTANCE According to Ramayana, when Jatayu fought with Ravana to save Sita Mata from Ravana, he was killed by Ravana. When Rama and Lakshmana met the dying...