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List of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples of Shiva in India

2011-05-04T11:39:00.001-07:00

Jyotirlinga Temples, also spelled Jyotirling temples or Jyotirlingam temples, are the 12 temples of Shiva where Lord Siva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "the Lingam of Light". These 12 Jyotirlinga Temples or Dwadasa Jyotirlinga shrines are situated on various parts of India. Here is a list of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples of Shiva in India.

Twelve Jyotir Linga Temples - Dwadasa Jyothirlinga Temples of Shiva

Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple

Somnath Temple in Gujarat is the first among the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples of Shiva. The temple is located at Prabhas Patan or Somnath Patan, 7 km from Veraval in Saurashtra, on the western coast of Gujarat, India. Somnath literally means “The Protector of (the) Moon God” and legend has it that Lord Shiva Dev, pleased by the prayers of the Moon God (Soma), decided to rest in this Lingam till eternity, and thus the name Somnath Temple.

Mallikarjuna Temple in Srisailam

Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple is the second of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples of Shiva. Also known as Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, the shrine is situated at Srisailam in Nallamala Hills, Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (a form of Lord Siva) and Devi Bhramaramba (a form of Goddes Parvathi). Guru Adi Sankaracarya composed one of his famous works the Sivananda Lahari (Shivanandalahari) here.

Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is situated in the historic city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Shiv Linga at Mahakal is believed to be Swayambhu linga, and the temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingams in India. The idol of Mahakaleshwar faces south, and hence is known as Dakshinamurti or Dakshinamurthy – a form of Shiva as Guru (teacher) of all types of Knowledge, especially the Jnana.

Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is situated on the banks of Narmada River, in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Omkareshwar Temple is located on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada River. The most interesting feature is that the shaped of the island is in the form of the Hnidu Om (Aum) symbol. There are two Hindu temples here – one is dedicated to Omkareshwar and the second one Amareshwar.

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple Uttarakhand

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple is one of the holiest Lord Shiva temples in India, situated atop the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River in Uttarakhand district. Kedarnath Temple is the northernmost among the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of Shiva. Kedarnath forms part of the Char Dham pilgrimage and is open only for six months in a year, starting on the Akshaya Tritiya day and closing on Bhai Bij or Bhai Dooj (October end or November first week).

Bhimashankar Temple in Maharashtra

Bhimashankar Temple is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. The temple is situated in Bhorgiri village, around 50 km north-west of Khed, in Maharashtra, India. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple is 110 km away from Pune.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Temple is situated on the banks of holy Ganga River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Trimbakeshwar Temple in Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple or Tryambakeshwar Temple is a famous Jyotirlinga temple situated in Trimbak town in Nashik District of Maharashtra, India. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir is locates on the banks is the sacred Godavari River.

Vaidyanath Temple in Deogarh

Vaidyanath Temple also known as Baidyanath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples in India. The location of Vaidyanath Temple is much debated. Some people claim that the Vaidyanath temple located at Deogarh in Bihar is the Jyothirlinga shrine. While Baba Dham Temple or Baidyanath Dham Temple in Deoghar in the Santhal Parganas division of the state of Jharkhand, India.

Nageshwara Jyotirlinga Temple

Nageshvara Jyotirlinga Temple is regarded as the first Jyotirlinga Temple on the earth. There are 3 popular temples in India, which are regarded as identical to this Jyothirlinga temple. They are the Nageshwara temple situated on the route between Dwarka and Bet Dwarka Island, on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat; the Jageshwar temple near Almora in Uttarakhand state and the Nagnath temple in Aundha in Maharashtra state.

Ramanathaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu

Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple in Tamilnadu is the southernmost of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of India. The ancient Rameshwar Temple is built in traditional Dravidian architecture and is dedicated to Ramalingeswarar (Lord Shiva). Situated on the in the island of Rameswaram, Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple is believed to be the place where Lord Rama have prayed Lord Shiva to expiate any sins for killing demon king Ravana.

Grishneshwar Temple in Maharashtra

Grishneshwar Temple or Ghushmeshwar Temple is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site located 11 km from Daulatabad, near Aurangabad in Maharashtra India. This Jyotirlinga Temple of Shiva is near the famous Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.

Most important Temples in Thiruvananthapuram: Sree Padmanabhaswamy, Attukal Bhagawati, Sreekanteswaram, Karikkakom Sri Chamundi, Pazhavangadi Ganapathi, Mukkalkkal Sri Varaham Bhagawati, Sri Pazhanchira Devi, Venkatachalapathy Temple Trivandrum

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There are numerous temples in Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram, previously called as Trivandrum, is an ancient city with its tradition dating back to 1000 BC. ‘Thiruvananthapuram’ literally means the ‘City of Lord Anantha’. Anantha refers the serpent Shesha on whom Padmanabhan or Vishnu rests. The temple of Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, called the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, is the important landmark of the city. Below is the list of the most important Temples in Trivandrum.

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Thiruvananthapuram

The ancient Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is the most dominating feature of Thiruvananthapuram district. Constructed in the Dravidian style by a maharaja of Travancore in 1733, the temple faces the Padma Theertham Tank. The idol of the deity is 18 ft in length and is seen reclining on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake. Lord Padmanabhaswamy is viewed through three different doors. The head and torso is seen through the first opening, the midriff and hands through the second door and the feet are visible through the third door. More information in Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple website.

Attukal Bhagawati Temple

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is located at Attukal, about 2 km away from Trivandrum city. Attukal temple is a famous Trivandrum Temple, which is regarded as the ‘Sabarimala of Women’. According to traditions, Attukal Bhagvathi is the divinized form of Kannaki, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Attukal Pongala festival, celebrated here in the month of February - March, is a ten days long celebration and meant exclusively for women. More info about Attukal Devi Temple here.

Sreekanteswaram Temple

Srikanteswaram Temple is one of the famous Lord Shiva temples in Trivandrum, situated just a kilometer from East Fort. Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Sreekanteswaran (the lord of Sreekanteswaram). The temple is within walking distance from Sri Padmanabhaswami Kshetram. Read more about Sreekanteswaram Temple in Trivandrum here.

Karikkakom Sri Chamundi Temple

The temple is situated 7 km east of Thiruvandanthapuram. The main deity is goddess Chamundi Devi. Other deities found here are Rektha Chamundi, Bala Chamundi, Sastha, Vinayaka and Yogeshwara. Various rituals such as Bali Sadhya, Nirayum Puthiriyum, Uthrada Taneerkuda, Kodi Charthu, Vinayaka Chaturthi Pooja, Karthika Vilakku, Ayilyam Ootu, Sasta Pratishta Dinam, Ulsava Mahamagam and Vishu Kani are performed here. Kodi Charthu is an important ritual where the devotees offer yellow attire to the goddess.

Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple

Pazhavangadi Ganapati Temple is one of the main Lord Ganesh temples in Trivandrum, situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram. The temple enshrines a small idol of Lord Ganesha with the right leg in the folded posture. Read more about Pazhavangadi Temple in Trivandrum here.

Mukkalkkal Sri Varaham Bhagawati Temple

This temple lies at Mukkolakkal in Manakad, 2 km from the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple. The presiding deity is goddess Bhagawati and sub-deities are Lord Ganapathy, Nagar and Brahma Rakshas. There is an idol with eight manifestations made of Panchaloha (five metals) facing north.

Sri Pazhanchira Devi Temple

This is a 700 years old temple, situated at Pazhanchira in the side of Kovalam road. Aiswarya Mahalakshmi Pooja, conducted every full moon day, is the main ritual here. A 7-day festival in the month of Meenam (March/April) is celebrated in great pomp.

Venkatachalapathy Temple Trivandrum

Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple is one of the few temples in Trivandrum, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Venkatachalapathy or Perumal). The temple is situated on the southern side of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Apart from Lord Vishnu, the temple houses the idols of Alamelu Mangai Thayar, Padmasini Thayar, Navaneetha Krishnar (Santhana Gopalan), Peria Thiruvadi, and Garuda.

Shiv Bhajan: Mere Bhole Baba O Shankar Bhole Baba Om Namah Shivaya By Anuradha Paudwal

2011-03-23T08:41:00.000-07:00

This compilation of prayers may help. It has some short morning and evening prayers drawn from the psalms and the scriptures

2011-03-22T03:07:00.000-07:00

This compilation of prayers may help. It has some short morning and evening prayers drawn from the psalms and the scriptures

Daily Pyayer:-

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray this prayer in the power of the Holy Spirit.

In the name of JESUS CHRIST I bind, rebuke, cast out and bring to no effect all spirits of division, discord, strife, anger, wrath, murder, criticism, condemnation, pride, envy, jealousy, gossip, slander, evil speaking, complaining, lying, false teaching, false gifts false manifestations, lying signs and wonders, poverty, fear of lack, fear spirits, murmuring spirits, complaining spirits, hindering spirits, retaliatory spirits, deceiving spirits, religious spirits, occult spirits, witchcraft spirits ( including Jezebel, Delilah, Queen of Heaven and apollyon),and spirits of antichrist.

I bind and break all curses that have been spoken against me. I bless those who curse me, and pray blessings on those who despitefully use me.

I bind all spoken judgements made against me and judgements I have made against others.

I bind the power of negative words from others, and I bind and render useless all prayers not inspired by the HOLY SPIRIT, whether psychic, soul force, witchcraft or counterfeit tongues that have been prayed against me.

Iam God's child. I resist the devil. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. I put on the whole armor of GOD .

The helmet of salvation (Jesus the rock of my salvation) the breastplate of rigtheousness (Jesus ur my rigtheousness) the belt of truth on my loins ( Jesus is the way, the truth and the life) the shoes of peace (Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with GOD through our LORD JESUS.)

The shield of faith that will shield me from the flaming arrows of the enemy and the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of GOD ( greater is HE who is in me than he that is in the world. My GOD shall supply all my needs according to HIS riches and glory. I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me).

I take authority over this day, in JESUS NAME. Let it be prosperous for me, let me walk in the love of JESUS. The HOLY SPIRIT leads me and guides me today. I discern between the righteous and the wicked. I take authority over Satan and all his demons, and those people who are influenced by him.

I declare Satan is under my feet and shall remain there all day. I am righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, I am GOD's property. Satan you are bound from my family, my mind , my body, my home, and my finances.

I confess that I am healed and whole. I flourish, am long lived, stable, durable, incorruptible, fruitful, virtous, full of peace, patience and love. Whatsoever I set my hands to do shall prosper for GOD supplies all my needs. I have all authority over Satan, all demons, and beasts of the field. God, I pray for the ministry you have for me. Anoint me GOD for all you have call me to do for you. I call forth divine appointments, open doors of opportunity, God ordained encounters and ministry positions.

I claim a hedge of protection around myself, spouse and children (names) throughout this day and night. I ask you GOD, in the name of JESUS , that you dispatch angels to surround me, my family and friends today and to put them throughout my house ...

Morning Prayer:-

"We pray in the morning to give the first stirrings of our minds to God. Before anything else, let the thought of God gladden you."
"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want." (Psalm 22)

"Why are you cast down my soul, why groan within me? Hope in God. I will praise him still, my Savior and my God." (Psalm 42)

"Lord, teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart." (Psalm 90)

evening Prayer:-

"O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor are my eyes haughty; I busy not myself with great things too sublime for me. Nay rather, I have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child. Like a weaned child on its mother's lap, so is my soul within me." (Psalm 131)

"The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear? The Lord is my life's refuge, of whom should I be afraid? One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: To dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." (Psalm 27)

India Holiday Calender Year 2011

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January 2011

01 Saturday New Year
05 Wednesday Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
13 Thursday Lohri
14 Friday Makar Sankranti
14 Friday Pongal
26 Wednesday Republic Day

February 2011

02 Wednesday Mauni Amavasya
03 Thursday Chinese New Year
08 Tuesday Vasant Panchami
14 Monday Valentines Day
15 Tuesday Milad un Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet), Sunni
20 Sunday Milad un Nabi, Shia

March 2011

03 Thursday Mahashivratri
20 Sunday Holi
20 Sunday Hola Mohalla
21 Monday Navroz
28 Monday Khordad Sal (Birth of Prophet Zaranhushtra in Fasli Calendar)

April 2011

03 Sunday Mothering Sunday (UK)
04 Monday Gudi Padva
04 Monday Bikrami Samvat (Hindu New Year)
12 Tuesday Ram Navmi
14 Thursday Baisakhi
17 Sunday Mahavir Jayanti
17 Sunday Palm Sunday (Western)
17 Sunday Palm Sunday (Orthodox)
18 Monday Hanuman Jayanti
19 Tuesday Passover (Till 25th April)
22 Friday Good Friday
24 Sunday Easter (Western)
24 Sunday Easter (Orthodox)

May 2011

08 Sunday Mother's Day
17 Tuesday Buddha Jayanti / Buddha Purnima

June 2011

16 Thursday Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Nanakshahi Calendar)
19 Sunday Father's Day
21 Tuesday Ganga Dussehra

July 2011

03 Sunday Rath Yatra
15 Friday Guru Poornima
20 Wednesday Jamshedi Noruz (Zoroastrian New Year in Qadimi Calendar)

August 2011

01 Monday Ramadan Begins
04 Thursday Naag Panchami
07 Sunday Friendship Day
13 Saturday Rakhi /Raksha Bandhan
15 Monday Independence Day
22 Monday Sri Krishna Janmashtami
30 Tuesday Id-Ul-Fitr, Ramadan Ends

September 2011

01 Thursday Ganesh Chaturathi
01 Thursday Onam
05 Monday Teachers Day
28 Wednesday Navaratra Begins

October 2011

02 Sunday Gandhi Jayanti
06 Thursday Dussehra
16 Sunday Karva Chauth
24 Monday Dhan Teras
26 Wednesday Diwali
27 Thursday Govardhan Puja
28 Friday Bhai Duj
31 Monday Halloween

November 2011

06 Sunday Eid-Ul-Adha
10 Thursday Guru Nanak Jayanti
14 Monday Children's Day
24 Thursday Thanksgiving Day
26 Saturday Al-Hijira, Muharram Begins

December 2011

20 Tuesday Hanukkah (After Sunset) (Till 28th December)
25 Sunday Christmas

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Indian Holidays Calendar 2010

January 2010

01	Friday	New Year
05	Tuesday	Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
13	Wednesday	Lohri
14	Thursday	Makar Sankranti
14	Thursday	Pongal
15	Friday	Mauni Amavasya
20	Wednesday	Vasant Panchami
26	Tuesday	Republic Day

February 2010

12	Friday	Mahashivratri
14	Sunday	Valentines Day
14	Sunday	Chinese New Year
26	Friday	Milad un Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet), Sunni

March 2010

01	Monday	Holi
01	Monday	Hola Mohalla
03	Wednesday	Milad un Nabi, Shia
14	Sunday	Mothering Sunday (UK)
16	Tuesday	Gudi Padva
16	Tuesday	Bikrami Samvat (Hindu New Year)

20	Saturday	Navroz
24	Wednesday	Ram Navmi
26	Friday	Khordad Sal
28	Sunday	Palm Sunday
28	Sunday	Palm Sunday (Orthodox Christian)
28	Sunday	Mahavir Jayanti
29	Monday	Passover (Till 6th April)
30	Tuesday	Hanuman Jayanti

April 2010

02	Friday	Good Friday
04	Sunday	Easter (Western)
04	Sunday	Easter (Orthodox)
13	Tuesday	Baisakhi

May 2010

09	Sunday
		Buddha Purnima

June 2010

11	Friday	Ganga Dussehra
16	Wednesday	Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev
20	Sunday	Father's Day

July 2010

13	Tuesday	Rath Yatra
20	Tuesday	Jamshedi Noruz
25	Sunday	Guru Poornima

August 2010

01	Sunday	Friendship Day
11	Wednesday	Ramadan Begins
15	Sunday	Independence Day
23	Monday	Onam
24	Tuesday	Rakhi /Raksha Bandhan

September 2010

02	Thursday	Krishna Janmashtami
05	Sunday	Teachers Day
10	Friday	Id-Ul-Fitr, Ramadan Ends
11	Saturday	Ganesh Chaturathi

October 2010

02	Saturday	Gandhi Jayanti
08	Friday	Navaratra Begins
17	Sunday	Dussehra
25	Monday	Karva Chauth
31	Sunday	Halloween

November 2010

03	Wednesday	Dhan Teras
05	Friday	Diwali
06	Saturday	Govardhan Puja
07	Sunday	Bhai Duj
14	Sunday	Children's Day
16	Tuesday	Eid-Ul-Adha
21	Sunday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
25	Thursday	Thanksgiving Day

December 2010

02	Thursday	Hanukkah(Till 9th December)
07	Tuesday	Al-Hijira, Muharram Begins
25	Saturday	Christmas

Saraswati Vandana , sloka [Ya Kundendu Tushaara Haara Dhavalaa] in Hindi and english with meaning for Saraswati Puja and download Saraswati Vandana mp3 song - Devotional Prayer to Goddess

2010-01-17T22:23:00.000-08:00

Goddess Saraswati Vandana :

Ya Kundendu is one of the most widely prayed sloka of Goddess Saraswati Devi, the Goddess of learning. Here is the Lyrics of Saraswathi Vandana Ya Kundendu Thushara Hara Dhavala.

Saraswati Vandana Lyrics in English:

Ya Kundendu Tushaara Haara Dhavalaa
Ya Shubhra Vastraavrita
Ya Veena Vara Danda Manditakara
Ya Shveta Padmaasana

Ya Brahma Achyutaha Shankara Prabrithibhih
Devai Sadaa Poojitha
Saa Maam Paatu Saraswathi Bhagavati
Nishyesha Jyaadyaapaha

Saraswati Vandana Lyrics in Hindi:

या कुंदेंदु तुषार हारा धवला

या शुभ्र वस्त्रावृता

या वीणा वारा डंडा मंदिताकारा

या श्वेता पद्मासना

या ब्रह्मा अच्युतः शंकर प्रब्रिथिभिः

देवी सदा पूजिता

सा माम पातु सरस्वती भगवती

निश्येशा ज्याद्यापः

Saraswati Vandana Meaning

Oh Goddess Sarasvathi,
who is fair as a jasmine flower,
the moon or a snow flake,
who is dressed in white
and whose hands are adorned by veena,
who is seated in a white lotus,
to whom Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara pray,
please protect us.

Download Free Saraswati Vandana [Ya Kundendu Tushaara Haara Dhavalaa] mp3 song

Some fav. saraswati BUY:

Mantra from Durga saptsati to protect you.

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Durga Saptashati is a Holy scripture dedicated to Goddess Durga. It narrates the glory and divine actions of Goddess दुर्गा. The below मंत्र will protect you from all kind of threats , deseases , ailments and all other sorrow . Recite these मंत्र every day to get blessing of माँ दुर्गा.

Aarti shri sri Kunj Bihari Ki in hindi and english : Lord Krishna Bhajan for Krishna Janmashtami or Srikrishna Jayanti Day

2010-01-07T22:17:00.000-08:00

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki Lyrics - Krishna Bhajan Song

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki

Gale Mein Baijanti Mala, Bajave Murali Madhur Bala
Shravan Mein Kundal Jhalakala, Nand Ke Anand Nandlala

Gagan Sam Ang Kanti Kali, Radhika Chamak Rahi Aali
Latan Mein Thadhe Banamali
Bhramar Si Alak, Kasturi Tilak, Chandra Si Jhalak
Lalit Chavi Shyama Pyari Ki
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki x 2

Kanakmay Mor Mukut Bilse, Devata Darsan Ko Tarse
Gagan So Suman Raasi Barse
Baje Murchang, Madhur Mridang, Gwaalin Sang
Atual Rati Gop Kumaari Ki
Shri Giradhar Krishna Murari Ki

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki x 2

Jahaan Te Pragat Bhayi Ganga, Kalush Kali Haarini Shri Ganga,
Smaran Te Hot Moh Bhanga
Basi Shiv Shish, Jataa Ke Biich, Harei Agh Kiich;
Charan Chhavi Shri Banvaari Ki.
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki...

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki x 2

Chamakati Ujjawal Tat Renu, Baj Rahi Vrindavan Benu
Chahu Disi Gopi Gwaal Dhenu
Hansat Mridu Mand, Chandani Chandra, Katat Bhav Phand
Ter Sun Diin Bhikhaarii Kii
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki x 5

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki in Hindi

श्री कुंजबिहारी जी की आरती

आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की ॥

गले में बैजंती माला, बजावै मुरली मधुर बाला ।
श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला, नंद के आनंद नंदलाला ।
गगन सम अंग कांति काली, राधिका चमक रही आली ।
लतन में ठाढ़े बनमाली;
भ्रमर सी अलक, कस्तूरी तिलक, चंद्र सी झलक;
ललित छवि श्यामा प्यारी की ॥
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की…
कनकमय मोर मुकुट बिलसै, देवता दरसन को तरसैं ।
गगन सों सुमन रासि बरसै;
बजे मुरचंग, मधुर मिरदंग, ग्वालिन संग;
अतुल रति गोप कुमारी की ॥
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की…
जहां ते प्रकट भई गंगा, कलुष कलि हारिणि श्रीगंगा ।
स्मरन ते होत मोह भंगा;
बसी सिव सीस, जटा के बीच, हरै अघ कीच;
चरन छवि श्रीबनवारी की ॥
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की…
चमकती उज्ज्वल तट रेनू, बज रही वृंदावन बेनू ।
चहुं दिसि गोपि ग्वाल धेनू;
हंसत मृदु मंद,चांदनी चंद, कटत भव फंद;
टेर सुन दीन भिखारी की ॥
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की…

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki Video Song – Hindi Bhajan Video Song

Somnath Temple: How and when to visit?

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Facing the wide open Arabian Sea, the temple at Somnath is an imposing structure offering a spectacular sight to the beholders. At a distance of 79 km from Junagadh and 25 km from Chorwad is the temple of Somnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The legend says, Somnath was built by none other than the Moon God himself at the time of creation. The remains of the temple "braved the shocks of time and survived the attacks of destroyers." Facing the wide open Arabian Sea, the temple at Somnath is an imposing structure offering a spectacular sight to the beholders. At a distance of 79 km from Junagadh and 25 km from Chorwad is the temple of Somnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The legend says, Somnath was built by none other than the Moon God himself at the time of creation. The remains of the temple "braved the shocks of time and survived the attacks of destroyers."http://religiousprayer.blogspot.com/

It is as old as creation and its reference is available in Rig Ved also. It is said - the Moon (Soma) with his wife Rohini worshipped the deity of the temple, the Sparsha Ling, to free himself from the curse of his father-in-law, Daksha Prajapati. Lord Shiva pleased with his penance restored his light for half of the month. Hence the deity here is known as Someshwar or Somnath, Lord of the moon and the place as Prabhas. The Somnath is known as the Shrine Eternal as it has withstood the shocks of time and the attacks of the destroyers. It has risen like a phoenix each time it was destroyed or desecrated.http://religiousprayer.blogspot.com/

The present temple is the seventh temple built on the original site. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the great son of India and its first Deputy Prime Minister took a pledge on November 13, 1947 for its reconstruction which was completed on December 1, 1995 when the President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma dedicated it in the service of the nation. The present temple is built by Shree Somnath Trust which looks after the entire complex of Shree Somnath and its environs.
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Such a temple has not been constructed in India during the last 800 years. The Temple is situated at such a place that there is no land in between from Somnath sea-shore to Antartica, the South Pole. Such an inscription in Sanskrit is found on the ARROW-PILLAR erected on the sea-protection wall at the Somnath Temple.There is a grey-sand beach outside the temple which is part of the temple's lonely seaside charm.

The current temple was built to traditional designs on the original site by the sea. It contains one of the 12 sacred Shiva shrines known as jyoti linga. Photography is prohibited inside the temple, and you must leave your camera at the hut outside.http://religiousprayer.blogspot.com/

it is said to have originally been built out of gold by Somraj, the moon god, only to be rebuilt by Rawana in Silver, then by krishna in wood and by Bhimdev in Stone.

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Getting There

Air - The nearest airport from Somnath is Keshod 55 km away and linked to Mumbai. There are regular buses and taxis plying between Keshod and Somnath. Rail - The nearest railhead is seven km away at Veraval, which is connected by train to Ahmedabad and some other cities in Gujarat.

Road - State transport corporation buses and private coaches run regular service to other cities in the region. Somnath is connected by a good road network to the other nearby places like Veraval 7 km, Mumbai 889 km, Ahmedabad 400 km, Bhavnagar 266 km, Junagarh 85 km, and Porbandar 122 km.

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shri Bajrang Ban (Download free Lyrics Hindi+ english)

2009-09-04T10:50:00.000-07:00

Download free hanuman ban in hindi and english:-

ishchay Prema Prateet-tay, Vinay Karain Sanmaan,
Tayhi-Kay Karaja Sakala Shubha, Sidhi Karain Hanuman

Jai Hanumanta Santa Hitakaari, Suna Liijay Prabhu Araja hamari
Jana kay kaaja vilambana keejay, Aatura dawrii maha Sukha deejay

Jaisay kooda sindhu mahi paara, Sursa badana paithii Vistaara
Aagay jaiyii Lankinii Rokaa, Maarayhu laata gaii sura Loka

Jaayay Vibhishan ko sukha deenha, Sita Nirakhi parama pada Leenhaa
Baag ujaari Sindhu Mahana Borah, Ati Aatura Jama Kaatara tora

Akshaya Kumara mara sanhaara, Loama lapaita Lanka-ko Jaarah
Laaha samaan lanka jaari-gai, Jai Jai Dhwani surpur naba Bhai

Aba vilambha kayhi Kaaran Swami, Kripaa Karahhu ura Antaraymii
Jai Jai Lakshmana Praana kay daataa, Aatura hai dukha Karhu Nipaataa

Jai Jai Hanumanta Jayati bala saagar, Sura Samooha samratha Bhata Naagar
Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumanta Hateelay, Bhairayhhi Maaru Bajrah-Ki Keelay

Om Hrim Hrim Hrim Hanumana Kapisha, Om Hun Hun Hun Hanu Arii Ura Sheesha
Jai Anjani Kumara Balawanta, Shankara Suwana Beera Hanumanta

Badana Karaala kaala kula ghaalaka, Rama sahay sadaa prati Paalak
Bhoota prayta pishacha nischaara, Agni Baitala kaal maari mar

Inhain maaru tohi shapatha Ram ki, Raakhu natha Maarayad Naama ki
Satya hahu Hari Shapatha paiikay, Rama doota dharu maaru Dhaiikay

Jai jai Jai Hanumanta Agadha, Dukha Pavata Jaana Kayhi apraadha
Pooja jaapa tapa naima achaara, Nahina Jaanat Kacchu-das tumhaaraa

Baan upawaan maaga-girigraha manhi, Tumharay Bala hoo Darpata Nahin
Janaka Suta Hari Das Kahawoh, Taaki shapatha Vilamba na laawoh

Jai Jai Jaya Dhuni Hota Akaasha, Sumirata Hota Dusah Dukha Nasha
Charana pakar jori mana-oan, Yahi awsara aba kayhi gohra-oan

Uthu Uthu Chalu Tohi Rama Duhai, Paayain paroan kara jori manaayaii
Om Cham Cham Cham Cham Chapal Chalantaa, Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumantaa
Om Ham Ham Hanka Day-tah Kapi Chanchal, Om San San Sahami Paraanay khal Dala

Apnaay jaana ko turata ubaaro, Sumirata hoya ananda hamaaroh
Yaha Bajaranga Baan Jayhi Maaray, Taahi Kaho phir kahana ubaaray

Paatha karay Bajranga Baana ki, Hanumanata Raksha Karayne Praana ki
Yaha Bajranga Baana Jo Jaapay, Taataay Bhoota Pray-tah Saba Kaampay
Dhoopa-day aru Japayne Hamaayshaa, Takay tana Nahina Rahay Kalesha

Doha:
Ura Pratitee Dhardh, saran havay, paath karay dhari Dhyaana,
Badha sab har, karay sab kaam sahal Hanuman .

Siyaa pati Ramachandra ki jai,
Uma Pati Mahadeo ki jai
Pawana suutah Hanumana ki jai

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Sun temple "Modhera" NEAR Pushpavati River AT GUJARAT

2009-07-14T08:25:00.000-07:00

If i ask you Do you know about Sun temple...Many of you will reply in yes and answer is "Sun temple in "Konark". but my friends there are more sun temples in India and one in Pakistan as well.....in this post i'm telling about Sun temple in Modhera,Gujrat.

Sun Temple at Modhera is one of the few shrines that are dedicated to the Sun God. Situated on the banks of Pushpavati River in Modhera. The temple at Modhera is the most important of all sun-temples built in the whole of Gujarat. It enjoys the same significance as other two well known sun-temples in Kashmir (Martand) and Orissa (Konark). The remains of this magnificent architectural monument still reflect the glimpses of elegance and testify the sanctity of the site.The Sun Temple was built by Raja Bhimdev I of Solanki Dynasty in AD 1026. This was the time when Somnath and the adjoining area was plundered by Mahmud Ghazni and reeled under the effects of his invasion. The Solankis, however, regained much of their lost power and splendour. Anahilvad Patan, the Solanki capital, was restored to glory. Royalty and traders jointly contributed to build grand temples.

Solankis were considered to be Suryavanshis, or descendants of Sun god. The temple was so designed that the first rays of the sun fell on the image of Surya, the Sun God, at the time equinoxes.
History:-

According to the Skanda Purana and Brahma Purana, the areas near Modhera were known during ancient days as Dharmaranya (literally meaning the forest of righteousness). According to these Puranas, Lord Rama ,after defeating Ravana, asked sage Vasistha to show him a place of pilgrimage where he could go and purify himself from the sin of Brahma-hatya (the sin of killing a Brahmin, because ravan was a Brahmin by birth). Sage Vasistha showed him Dharmaranya, which was near the modern town of Modhera. In the Dharmaranya, he settled at a village Modherak and performed a yagna there. Thereafter he established a village and named it Sitapur. This village is about 8 km from Becharaji Modherak village and it subsequently came to be known as Modhera.

The Sun temple is of a unique architecture of its own kind.

The temple comprises three separate but axially-aligned and integrated elements.

1. Surya Kund, which is an intricately carved, stepped tank named after Sun god Surya.
2. Sabha Mandap, which is a hall used for religious gatherings and conferences.
3. Guda Mandap, i.e. sanctum sanctorum, which once housed the idol of Sun God.

The Surya-kunda also known as Rama-kunda is rectangular and measures 176 feet north to south, by 120 feet east to west. It has many terraces and steps leading to the water level. On its sides and corners are various small shrines with the images of gods and goddesses namely Jalasayi Vishnu, Trivikrama, Goddess Shitala etc. "In viewing the Modhera temple as a whole the aesthetic sense at once responds to the elegance of its proportions, the entire composition being lit with the living flame of inspiration. But apart from its material beauty, its designer has succeeded in communicating to it an atmosphere of spiritual grace. The temple faces the east to that the rising sun at the equinoxes filters in a golden cadence through its openings, from door way to corridor, past columned vestibules finally to fall on the image in its innermost chamber.

Festival:-

Modhera dance festival is the major festival that is observed by the Sun Temple. This dance festival is organized to keep the Indian traditions and culture alive. It is held in the third week of January every year. The classical dance forms in the premises of this temple revive the imperial ambiance during the period. Gujarat Tourism organizes this event to promote tourism at this place. Thousands of people from India and abroad visit the place every month.

How to reach there:-

Sun Temple is easily accessible from Ahmedabad, the largest city of Gujarat.
By Air :
Nearest airport is in Ahmedabad at 102 kms.
By Rail :
Nearest Railway Station is in Mehsana which is 26 kms away from Modhera.
By Road :
State transport buses and private luxury coaches are available to reach Modhera from various cities of Gujarat.

Lord Srinivasa Govinda pictures and info at ISKCON, Bangalore

2009-07-14T08:22:00.000-07:00

"ha ha Prabhu karo doya, deho more pada chaya, ebe jashak tribhuvana’

Our own velentine king lord Krishna is known by names as "Gopal, Hari, Murari, Govinda, Srinivasa Govinda,Shyam,Mohan and many more. ISKON is one of the most famous group of devoties all around the world. Devoties From Many countries come to India specially for ISKON. ISKON has many branches all around like Delhi,Mumbai,Banglore etc.

I have been visited to pune, Delhi, Mumbai branches of ISKON.

Over the last six years by the divine will of Lord Sri Krishna and the powerful desire and mercy of His pure and exalted devotee, Srila Prabhupada along with the surrender and vision of the Bangalore ISKCON Temple President Madhu Pundit Prabhu and the temple devotees with the support of thousands of donors primarily from Bangalore and Karnataka, an incredible temple complex has manifest complete with three temples.

In the first temple Lord Narasimha is worshipped along with His pure devotee Prahlada. Next is the temple of Sri Srinivasa Govinda. The main temple hall contains the presiding Deities, Sri Radha Krishna-chandra along with Sri Nitai Gauranga and Sri Krishna Balarama.

Here, everyone attends the Mangala Aratik, performs Tulasi puja, sings Narasimha Aratik, chants 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra will all the devotees in the main temple hall.

A most unique and ecstatic program is the “Sahastra-koti Hari-nama Japa Yajna for World Peace & Harmony.” This takes place on the steps of the Lord Narismhadeva temple, the first temple the pilgrims visit. From a booth over a loud-speaker system a devotee welcomes the pilgrims to the temple and introduces them to the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, gives them a card with the Hare Krishna mantra printed on it, and explains they can chant the mantra once on each of the 108 steps to Lord Narsimhadeva’s temple. Most of the pilgrims choose to enter the temple this way and therefore they all chant one complete round of the Hare Krishna mantra before entering the temple complex! I have spent quite a bit of time at this part of the temple and it is my favorite place. The pilgrims chant the Hare Krishna mantra guided by Srila Prabhupada who is loudly chanting the Hare Krishna mantra over a sound system along with other devotees who encourage the pilgrims to chant Hare Krishna louder… It can be a very ecstatic transcendental experience indeed.

Festival:

A major festival of south India, Vaikuntha Ekadashi is observed with all solemnity in the temples of Lord Vishnu. The Vaikuntha Dwara (gate) of all Vishnu temples is opened on this day. Thousands of devotees pass through this gate to get special mercy of Lord Srinivasa Govinda. Lord Srinivasa Govinda receives a gorgeous bathing ceremony and special alankara on this day with sparkling jewels.

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Sri Durga Ji ki Aarti

2009-06-28T12:42:00.000-07:00

Jai ambe gaurii maiyaa, Jai shyaamaa gaurii Nishadina tumako dhyaavata, Hari brahma shivajii

Maanga sinduura viraajata, Tiko mriga madako Ujjvalase dauu nainaa, Chandravana niiko

Kanaka samaana kalevara, Raktaambara raaje Raktapushpa galamaalaa, Kanthahaara saaje

Kehari vaahana raajata, Khadaga khappara dhaari Sura nara munijana sevata, Tinake dukha haari

Kaanana kunadala shobhita, Naasaagre motii Kotika chandra divaakara, Sam raajata jyotii

Shumbha nishumbha bidaare, Mahishaasura ghaatii Dhuumra vilochana nainaa, Nishadina madamaatii

Brahmaanii rudraanii, Tuma kamalaa raanii Aagama-nigama bakhaanii, Tuma shiva pataraanii

Chausatha yoginii gaavata, Nritya karata bhairon Baajata taala mridanga, Aura baajata damaruu

Tuma ho jaga kii maataa, Tuma hii ho bhartaa Bhaktana kii dukha hartaa, Sukha sampati kartaa

Bhujaa chaara ati shobhita, Vara mudraa dhaarii Manavaanchita phala paavata, Sevata nara naarii

Kanchana thaala viraajata, Agaru kapuura baatii Bhaalaketu mein raajata, Kotiratana jyotii

Sri Saraswati Chalisa for students with Doha

2009-06-25T12:43:00.000-07:00

Saraswati Chalisa :-

II Doha II

Janak Janani Pad Kamal Raj, Nij Mastak Par Dhaari,
Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari.
Purn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu,
Ramsaagar Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tuhi Ab Hantu.

Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi, Jay Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi.
Jay Jay Veenaakar Dhaari, Karati Sadaa Suhans Savaari.

Roop Chaturbhujadhaari Maata, Sakal Vishv Andar Vikhyaata.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti, Jabahi Dharm Ki Phiki Jyoti.

Tabahi Maatu Le Nij Avataara, Paap Heen Karati Mahi Taara.
Baalmiki Ji The Baham Gyaani, Tav Prasaad Janie Sansaara.

Raamaayan Jo Rache Banaai, Aadi Kavi Ki Padavi Paai.
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata, Teri Kripaa Drishti Se Maata.

Tulasi Sur Aadi Vidvaana, Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana.
Tinhahi Na Aur Raheu Avalamba, Keval Kripa Aapaki Amba.

Karahu Kripa Soi Maatu Bhavaani, Dukhit Din Nij Daasahi Jaani.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta, Tehi Na dharai Chitt Sundar Maata.

Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri, Vinay Karu Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
Mein Anaath Teri Avalamba, Kripa Karau Jay Jay Jagadamba.

Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balavaana, Baahuyuddh Vishnu Te Thaana.
Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora, Phir Bhi Mukh Unase Nahi Mora.

Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala, Buddhi Viparit Kari Khalahaala.
Tehi Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri, Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri.

Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata, Chhan Mahu Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
Raktabij Se Samarath Paapi, Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kampi.

Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali Khamba, Baar Baar Binavau Jagadamba.
Jag Prasidhdh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha, Chhin Me Badhe Taahi Tu Amba.

Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai, Ramachandra Banvaas Karaai.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Kinha, Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahu Sukh Dinha.

Ko Samarath Tav Yash Gun Gaana, Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahi Na Maari, Jinaki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari.

Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi, Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Kinha, Durga Naam Sakal Jag Linha.

Durg Aadi Harani Tu Maata, Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhadaata.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahei, Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahei.

Saagar Madhy Pot Ke Bhange, Ati Toofaan Nahi Kou Sange.
Bhoot Pret Baadha Yaa Dukh Mein, Ho Daridra Athava Sankat Mein.

Naam Jape Mangal Sab Koi, Sanshay Isame Karai Na Koi.
Putrahin Jo Aatur Bhaai, Sabei Chhaandi Puje Ehi Maai.

Karai Path Nit Yah Chaalisa, Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Isa.
Dhupaadik Naivedy Chadhavei, Sankat Rahit Avashy Ho Jaavei.

Bhakti Maatu Ki Karei Hamesha, Nikat Na Aavei Taahi Kalesha.
Bandi Path Kare Shat Baara, Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara.

Karahu Kripa Bhavamukti Bhavaani, Mo Kahn Daas Sadaa Nij Jaani.

II Doha II

Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhakaar Mam Roop,
Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paru Na Mein Bhav-Koop.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Sunahu Sarasvati Maatu,
Adham Ramasaagarahi Tum, Aashray Deu Punaatu.

108 names of Shani Dev

2009-06-22T12:40:00.000-07:00

1. Om shanaescaraya namah
2. Om shantaya namah
3. Om sarvabhistapradayine namah
4. Om sharanyaya namah
5. Om vagenyaya namah
6. Om sarveshaya namah
7. Om saumyaya namah
8. Om suramvandhaya namah
9. Om suralokaviharine namah
10. Om sukhasonapavishtaya namah
11. Om sundaraya namah
12. Om ghanaya namah
13. Om ghanarupaya namah
14. Om ghanabharanadharine namah
15. Om ghanasaravilepaya namah
16. Om khadyotaya namah
17. Om mandaya namah
18. Om mandaceshtaya namah
19. Om mahaniyagunaatmane namah
20. Om martyapavanapadaya namah
21. Om maheshaya namah
22. Om dhayaputraya namah
23. Om sharvaya namah
24. Om shatatuniradharine namah
25. Om carasthirasvabhavaya namah
26. Om acamcalaya namah
27. Om nilavarnaya namah
28. Om nityaya namah
29. Om nilanjananibhaya namah
30. Om nilambaravibhushaya namah
31. Om nishcalaya namah
32. Om vedyaya namah
33. Om vidhirupaya namah
34. Om virodhadharabhumaye namah
35. Om bhedaspadasvabhavaya namah
36. Om vajradehaya namah
37. Om vairagyadaya namah
38. Om viraya namah
39. Om vitarogabhayaya namah
40. Om vipatparampareshaya namah
41. Om vishvavandyaya namah
42. Om gridhnavahaya namah
43. Om gudhaya namah
44. Om kurmangaya namah
45. Om kurupine namah
46. Om kutsitaya namah
47. Om gunadhyaya namah
48. Om gocaraya namah
49. Om avidhyamulanashaya namah
50. Om vidhyaavidhyasvarupine namah
51. Om ayushyakaranaya namah
52. Om apaduddhartre namah
53. Om vishnubhaktaya namah
54. Om vishine namah
55. Om vividhagamavedine namah
56. Om vidhistutyaya namah
57. Om vandhyaya namah
25. Om virupaakshaya namah
59. Om varishthaya namah
60. Om garishthaya namah
61. Om vajramkushagharaya namah
62. Om varada bhayahastaya namah
63. Om vamanaya namah
64. Om jyeshthapatnisametaya namah
65. Om shreshthaya namah
66. Om mitabhashine namah
67. Om kashtaughanashakartre namah
68. Om pushtidaya namah
69. Om stutyaya namah
70. Om stotragamyaya namah
71. Om bhaktivashyaya namah
72. Om bhanave namah
73. Om bhanuputraya namah
74. Om bhavyaya namah
75. Om pavanaya namah
76. Om dhanurmandalasamsthaya namah
77. Om dhanadaya namah
78. Om dhanushmate namah
79. Om tanuprakashadehaya namah
80. Om tamasaya namah
81. Om asheshajanavandyaya namah
82. Om visheshaphaladayine namah
83. Om vashikritajaneshaya namah
84. Om pashunam pataye namah
85. Om khecaraya namah
86. Om khageshaya namah
87. Om ghananilambaraya namah
88. Om kathinyamanasaya namah
89. Om aryaganastutyaya namah
90. Om nilacchatraya namah
91. Om nityaya namah
92. Om nirgunaya namah
93. Om gunatmane namah
94. Om niramayaya namah
95. Om nandyaya namah
96. Om vandaniyaya namah
97. Om dhiraya namah
98. Om divyadehaya namah
99. Om dinartiharanaya namah
100. Om aryajanaganyaya namah
101. Om aryajanaganyaya namah
102. Om kruraya namah
103. Om kruraceshtaya namah
104. Om kamakrodhakaraya namah
105. Om kalatraputrashatrutvakaranaya namah
106. Om pariposhitabhaktaya namah
107. Om parabhitiharaya namah
108. Om bhaktasanghamanobhishtaphaladaya namah

Gayatri mantra in hindi and english with meaning

2009-06-18T12:38:00.000-07:00

Gayatri mantra in hindi:-

Gayatri mantra in English:-

Bhoor Bhuwah Swah Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasaya Dheemahi Deeyo yo naha prachodayat

Meaning of gayatri mantra in hindi:-

Meaning of gayatri mantra in English:-

Oh God, Thou Art the Giver of Life,
Remover of Pain and Sorrow,
The Bestower of Happiness,
Oh! Creator of the Universe
May We Receive
Thy Supreme Sin-destroying Light
May Thou Guide Our Intellect
In the Right Direction

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Prayer for peace: Aye Maalik Tere Bande Hum by lata mangeshkar

2009-06-18T12:36:00.000-07:00

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Aye Maalik Tere Bande Hum Ayese Ho Humaare Karam

nekee Par Chale, Aaur Badee Se Tale, Taankee Hasate Huye Nikale Dam

ye Andheraa Ghanaa Chhaa Rahaa, Teraa Insaan Ghabaraa Rahaa

ho Rahaa Bekhabar, Kuchh Naa Aataa Najar, Sukh Kaa Sooraj Chhoopaa Jaa Rahaa

hai Teree Roshanee Mein Jo Dam To Amaawas Ko Kar De Poonam

badaa Kamajor Hain Aadamee, Abhee Laakhon Hain Is Mein Kamee

par Too Jo Khadaa, Hain Dayaaloo Badaa, Teree Kirapaa Se Dharatee Thamee

diyaa Toone Humei Jab Janam Too Hee Zelegaa Hum Sab Ke Gam

jab Julmon Kaa Ho Saamanaa, Tab Too Hee Humei Thaamanaa

wo Buraee Kare, Hum Bhalaaee Bhare, Naheen Badale Kee Ho Kaamanaa

badh Uthhe Pyaar Kaa Har Kadam Aaur Mite Bair Kaa Ye Bhara

neki per chale aur vadi se tale taki haste hue nikle dum

aye malik tere bande hum

Shani Dev Chalisa Hindi and Shani Temples: Free Download

2009-03-27T14:21:00.000-07:00

Shani Dev is one of the most popular deities that the Hindus pray to ward off evil and remove obstacles.Shani literally means the “slow-moving-one”. According to myths, Shani oversees the "dungeons of the human heart and the dangers that lurks there."

He is also known as Saura (son of sun-god), Kruradris or Kruralochana (the cruel-eyed), Mandu (dull and slow), Pangu (disabled), Saptarchi (seven-eyed) and Asita (dark).

Hindus accord immense importance to the planets, and Saturn or Shani is one such planet which they fear the most for ill-luck. Anyone born under his influence is believed to at risk.

Shani Chalisha:-

DOHA
Jai Ganesh Girija Suwan, Mangal karan kripaal.
Deenan ke Dhuk dhoor kari, Kheejai Naath Nihaal.
JaiJai SriShanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaaj
Karahu Kruia hey Ravitanay, Rakhahu Jan ki Laaj.

Jayathi jayathi shani dayaala, karath sadha bhakthan prathipaala.
Chaari bhuja, thanu shyam viraajay, maathey ratan mukut chavi chaajay.
Param vishaal manohar bhaala, tedi dhrishti bhrukuti vikraala.
Kundal shravan chamaacham chamke, hiye maal mukthan mani dhamkay.
Kar me gadha thrishul kutaara, pal bich karai arihi samhaara.
Pinghal, krishno, chaaya, nandhan, yum, konasth, raudra, dhuk bhamjan.
Sauri, mandh shani, dhasha naama, bhanu puthra poojhin sab kaama.
Jaapar prabu prasan havain jhaahin, rakhhun raav karai shan maahin.
Parvathhu thrun hoi nihaarath, thrunhu ko parvath kari daarath.
Raaj milath ban raamhin dheenhyo, kaikeyihu ki mathi hari linhiyo.
Banhu mae mrag kapat dhikaayi, maathu Janki gayi chooraayi.
Lakanhin shakthi vikal kari daara, machiga dhal mae haahaakaar.
Raavan ki ghathi-mathi bauraayi, Ramchandra so bair badaayi.
Dheeyo keet kari kanchan Lanka, baji bajarang beer ki danka.
Nrip vikram par thuhin pagu dhaara, chitra mayur nigli gai haara.
Haar naulakka laagyo chori, haath pair darvaayo thori.
Bhaari dhasha nikrusht dhikaayo, telhin ghar kholhu chalvaayo.
Vinay raag dheepak mah khinho, tab prasann prabhu hvai sukh dheenho.
Harishchandra nrip naari bhikani, aaphun bharen dome gar paani.
Tasse nal par dasha sirani, bhunji-meen koodh gayi paani.
Sri Shankarhin gahyo jab jaayi, Paarvathi ko sathi karaayi.
Thanik vilokath hi kari reesa, nabh udi gayo gaurisuth seesa.
Paandav par bhay dasha thumhaari, bachi draupadhi hothi udhaari.
Kaurav ke bi gathi mathi maaryo, yudh mahabharath kari daryo.
Ravi kah mukh mahn dhari thathkala, lekar koodhi paryo paathaala.
Saish dhev-lakhi vinthi laayi, Ravi ko mukh thay dhiyo chudaayi.
Vaahan prabhu kay saah sujana, jag dhigaj gadharbh mragh swaana.
Jambuk singh aadhi nakh dhari, so phal jyothish kahath pukari.
Gaj vahan lakshmi gruha aavai, hay thay sukh sampathi upjaavay.
Gadharbh haani karai bahu kaaja, singh sidh kar raaj samaja.
Jhambuk budhi nasht kar darai, mrag dhe kasht praan sangharay.
Jab aavahi prabu swaan savaari, chori aadi hoy dar bhaari.
Thaishi chaari charan yeh naama, swarn laoh chaandhi aru taama.
Lauh charan par jab prabu aavain, daan jan sampathi nashta karavain.
Samatha thaamra rajath shubhkari, swarn sarva sukh mangal bhaari.
Jo yeh shani charithra nith gavai, kabahu na dasha nikrushta sathavai.
Adhbuth nath dhikavain leela, karaen shaatru kay nashi bhali dheela.
Jo pundith suyogya bulvaayi vidhyvath shani graha shanti karayi.
Peepal jal shani diwas chadavath, deep dhaan dai bahu sukh pawath.
Kahath Ram Sundhar prabu dasa, Shani sumirath sukh hoth prakasha.

II Doha II

Paath Shanichar Dev ko, ko hoon Vimal Taiyaar.
Karat Paath Chalis Din, ho Bhav Sagar Paar

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Shani Temples:-

Shri Shaneshwar Devasthan Shanishingnapur’s legend in Taluk Naivasa of District Ahmednagar is famous, far and wide, as the shrine of countless devotees.Most Hindu temples have a little shrine set apart for the ‘Navagraha’ or the nine planets where Shani is placed. Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, the oldest Navagraha temple has the most benign Shani. Another important Shani temple is at Shingnapur in Maharashtra where the deity is represented as a block of stone. Navi Mumbai has a Sri Shaniswar temple at Nerul while Delhi has a popular Shanidham at Fatehpur Beri in the historic Mehrauli area.

Shani and Hanuman Jee:-

The worship of Lord Hanuman is a panacea for the harsh effects of the 'unfavourable' presence of Lord Shani. In the Ramayana, Lord Hanuman is said to have rescued Shani from the clutches of Ravana and in gratitude, Shani promised Hanuman that anyone who prayed to Him (Hanuman), especially on Saturdays, would be rescued from the "malefic" effects of Saturn, or at the very least, the effects would be softened. Another version of the encounter between Lord Hanuman and Shani is that once Shani climbed on to Hanuman's shoulder, implying that Shani's influence was beginning on Lord Hanuman. At this, Hanuman assumed a large size, and Shani was caught painfully between Hanuman's shoulders and the ceiling of the room they were in. As the pain was unbearable, Shani requested Lord Hanuman to release him, promising in return, that if a person prayed to Lord Hanuman, he (Shani) would moderate or eliminate the malefic effects of his influence on that person; following this, Lord Hanuman released Shani.

Durga Ji Aarti in hindi: Navratri Special

2009-03-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

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Teachers Prayer

2009-03-08T07:28:00.000-07:00

A Teachers Prayer

Lord, let me be just what they need.

If they need someone to trust, let me be trustworthy.

If they need sympathy, let me sympathize.

If they need love, (and they do need love), let me love, in full measure.

Let me not anger easily, Lord but let me be just.

Permit my justice to be tempered in your mercy.

When I stand before them, Lord, let me look strong and good and honest and loving.

And let me be as strong and good and honest and loving as I look to them.

Help me to counsel the anxious, crack the covering of the shy, temper the

rambunctious with a gentle attitude.

Permit me to teach only the truth.

Help me to inspire them so that learning will not cease at the classroom door.

Let the lessons they learn make their lives fruitful and happy.

And, Lord, let me bring them to You.

Teach them through me to love You.

Finally, permit me to learn the lessons they teach.

Teacher's Prayer

I want to teach my students how

To live this life on earth

To face its struggles and its strife

And to improve their worth

Not just the lesson in a book

Or how the rivers flow

But how to choose the proper path

Wherever they may go

To understand eternal truth And know

The right from wrong

And gather all the beauty of a Flower

And a song for if

I help the world to grow In wisdom

And in grace

Then I shall feel that I have won

And I have filled my place

And so I ask Your guidance, God

That I may do my part

For character and confidence

And happiness of Heart.

Teachers Prayer

God grant me wisdom, creativity and love.

With wisdom, I may look to the future

and see the effect that my teaching will

have on these children and thus adapt my

methods to fit the needs of each one.

With creativity, I can prepare new and interesting

projects that can challenge my students and expand

their minds to set higher goals and dream loftier dreams.

With love, I can praise my students for jobs well done

and encourage them to get up and go when they fall.

A Teacher's Reflection

God, I have come to the frightening conclusion.

I an the decisive element in the classroom.

It is my personal approach that creates the climate.

It is my daily mood that makes the weather.

As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a child's

life miserable or joyous.

I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration.

I can humiliate or humour, hurt or heal.

In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis

will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or

de-humanized.

Grant me the insight and patience to make the right decisions

to model Jesus in my classroom.

Teacher Reflection

Everything depends on the person who stands in the front of

the classroom. The teacher is not an automatic fountain from which

intellectual beverages may be obtained. He is either a witness or a

stranger. To guide a pupil to the promised land he must have been there

himself. When asking herself: do I stand for what I teach? do I believe

what I say? she must be able to answer in the affirmative.

What we need more than anything else is not textbooks but textpeople.

It is the personality of the teacher which is the text that the pupils read:

the text that they will never forget.

At Grading Time

There they sit, Father,

a neat stack of yellow report cards.

And here I sit,

an anxious and bewildered Solomon,

praying in my heart for wisdom,

while the controversy about grading surges on.

Should there be an objective standard

whereby children are measured against other children?

And how do we weigh a child's achievement

against his ability and effort?

Can we penalize a child for having little natural ability,

when he can't get a high mark

no matter how hard he tries?

And what about the child for whom "A"s come easily?

Will he skim through school never knowing what it is to try?

And what is happening

when an "A" becomes so important that a child will

cheat for it,

perhaps to avoid abuse at home?

So here I sit, Father,

forced to take these cards seriously

because other people do.

Long on questions,

short on answers.

Father,

as I reach reluctantly for the top card,

let me also reach for your promise:

"If any one of you lacks wisdom,

let him ask of God."

From: http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/discipline/csis/kiran/teacherprayer.htm

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2009-02-25T01:01:00.000-08:00

Sai Chalisa In English:-

Pehle Sai ke charno mein, apna sheesh nivauo maiy,
Kaise Shirdi Sai aaye, saara haal sunau maiy. ||1||

Kaun hai mata, pita kaun hai, yeh na kisi ne bhi jaana,
Kaha janam Sai ne dhara, prashan paheli raha bana. ||2||

Koee kahe Ayodhya ke, yeh Ramchandra bhagvan hain,
Koee kehta Saibaba, pavan putra Hanuman hain. ||3||

Koee kehta mangal murti, Shri Gajanan hain Sai,
Koee kehta Gokul-Mohan Devki Nandan hain Sai. ||4||

Shanker samajh bhakt kaee to, baba ko bhajhte rahte,
Koee kahe avtar datt ka, pooja Sai ki karte. ||5||

Kuch bhi mano unko tum, pur sai hain sachche bhagvan,
Bade dayalu deen-bandhu, kitno ko diya jivan-daan. ||6||

Kaee varsh pehle ki ghatna, tumhe sunaunga mein baat,
Keesy bhagyashaali ki Shirdi mein aaee thi barat. ||7||

Aaya saath usi ke tha, baalak aik bahut sunder,
Aaya aaker vahin bus gaya, paavan Shirdi kiya nagar. ||8||

Kaee dino tak raha bhatakta, bhiksha maangi usne dar dar,
Aur dikhaee aisee leela, jug mein jo ho gaee amar. ||9||

Jaise-jaise umar badi, badti hee vaisy gaee shaan,
Ghar ghar hone laga nagar mein, Sai baba kaa gungaan. ||10||

Digdigant mein laga goonjane, phir to Saiji ka naam,
Deen-dhukhi ki raksha karna, yahi raha baba ka kaam. ||11||

Baba ke charno mein ja kar, jo kehta mein hoo nirdhan,
Daya usee par hoti unkee, khul jaate dhukh ke bandhan. ||12||

Kabhi kisee ne maangi bhiksha, do baba mujhko suntaan,
Aivom astoo tub kaihkar Sai de te thay usko vardaan. ||13||

Swayam dhukhi baba ho jaate, deen-dukhijan ka lukh haal,
Anteh: karan bhi Sai ka, sagar jaisa raha vishal. ||14||

Bhakt ek madrasi aaya, ghar ka bahut bada dhanvaan,
Maal khajana behadh uskaa, keval nahi rahi suntaan. ||15||

Laga manane Sainath ko, baba mujh per daya karo,
Junjha se junkrit naiya ko, tum hee mairee par karo. ||16||

Kuldeepak ke bina andhera, chchaya hua ghar mein mere,
Isee liye aaya hoon baba, hokar sharnagat tere. ||17||

Kuldeepak ke abhav mein, vyarth hai daulat ki maya,
Aaj bhikhari ban kar baba, sharan tumhari mein aaya, ||18||

De de mujhko putra-daan, mein rini rahoonga jivan bhar,
Aur kisi ki aas na mujko, siraf bharosa hai tum per. ||19||

Anunaye-vinaye bahut ki usne, charano mein dhar ke sheesh,
Tub prasana hokar baba ne, diya bhakta ko yeh aashish. ||20||

‘Allah bhala karega tera,' putra janam ho tere ghar,
Kripa rahegi tum per uski, aur tere uss balak per. ||21||

Ab tak nahi kisi ne paya, sai ki kripa ka paar,
Putra ratan de madrasi ko, dhanya kiya uska sansaar. ||22||

Tan-man se jo bhaje usi ka jug mein hota hai uddhar,
Sanch ko aanch nahi haiy koee, sada jooth ki hoti haar. ||23||

Mein hoon sada sahare uske, sada rahoonga uska daas,
Sai jaisa prabhu mila haiy, itni ki kum haiy kya aas. ||24||

Mera bhi din tha ik aisa, milti nahi mujhe thi roti,
Tan per kapda duur raha tha, sheish rahi nanhi si langoti, ||25||

Sarita sammukh hone per bhi mein pyasa ka pyasa tha,
Durdin mera mere ooper, davagani barsata tha. ||26||

Dharti ke atirikt jagat mein, mera kuch avalumbh na tha,
Bana bhikhari maiy duniya mein, dar dar thokar khata tha. ||27||

Aise mein ik mitra mila jo, param bhakt Sai ka tha,
Janjalon se mukt, magar iss, jagti mein veh bhi mujh sa tha. ||28||

Baba ke darshan ke khatir, mil dono ne kiya vichaar,
Sai jaise daya murti ke darshan ko ho gaiye taiyar. ||29||

Paavan Shirdi nagari mein ja kar, dhekhi matvaali murti,
Dhanya janam ho gaya ki humne jab dhekhi Sai ki surti. ||30||

Jabse kiye hai darshan humne, dukh sara kaphur ho gaya,
Sankat saare mite aur vipdaon ka ant ho gaya. ||31||

Maan aur sammaan mila, bhiksha mein humko baba se,
Prati bambit ho uthe jagat mein, hum Sai ki abha se. ||32||

Baba ne sammaan diya haiy, maan diya is jivan mein,
Iska hee sambal le mein, hasta jaunga jivan mein. ||33||

Sai ki leela ka mere, mun par aisa assar hua,
Lagta, jagti ke kan-kan mein, jaise ho veh bhara hua. ||34||

'Kashiram' baba ka bhakt, iss Shirdi mein rehta tha,
Maiy Sai ka Sai mera, veh duniya se kehta tha. ||35||

Seekar svayam vastra bechta, gram nagar bazaro mein,
Jhankrit uski hridh-tantri thi, Sai ki jhankaron se. ||36||

Stabdh nisha thi, thay soye, rajni aanchal me chand sitare,
Nahi soojhta raha hath ka, hath timiri ke mare. ||37||

Vastra bech kar lote raha tha, hai! Haath se 'kaashi',
Vichitr bada sanyoga ki uss din aata tha veh akaki. ||38||

Gher raah mein khare ho gaye, usse kutil, anyaayi,
Maaro kaato looto iski, hee dhvani pari sunaee. ||39||

Loot peet kar usse vahan se, kutil gaye champat ho,
Aaghaton se marmahat ho, usne di thi sangya kho. ||40||

Bahut der tak para raha veh, vahin usi halat mein,
Jaane kab kuch hosh ho utha, usko kisi palak mein. ||41||

Anjane hee uske muh se, nikal para tha Sai,
Jiski prati dhvani Shirdi mein, baba ko parri sunai. ||42||

Shubdh utha ho manas unka, baba gaye vikal ho,
Lagta jaise ghatna sari, ghati unhi ke sunmukh ho. ||43||

Unmadi se idhar udhar tab, baba lage bhatakne,
Sunmukh chizein jo bhi aiee, unkoo lage patkne. ||44||

Aur dhadhakte angaro mein, baba ne kar dala,
Huye sashankit sabhi vaha, lakh tandav nritya nirala. ||45||

Samajh gaye sab log ki koi, bhakt para sankat mein,
Shubit khare thai sabhi vaha par, pare huye vismaiye mein. ||46||

Usse bachane ke hi khatir, baba aaj vikal hai,
Uski hi piraa se pirit, unka ant sthal hai. ||47||

Itne me hi vidhi ne apni, vichitrata dhikhlayi,
Lukh kar jisko janta ko, shradha sarita lehrayee. ||48||

Lekar sanghya heen bhakt ko, gaari ek vaha aayee,
Sunmukh apne dekh bhakt ko, Sai ki aankhe bhar aayee. ||49||

Shant, dheer, gambhir sindhu sa, baba ka anthsthal,
Aaj na jane kyon reh-rehkar, ho jaata tha chanchal. ||50||

Aaj daya ki murti svayum tha bana hua upchaari,
Aur bhakt ke liye aaj tha, dev bana prati haari. ||51||

Aaj bhakti ki vishum pariksha mein, safal hua tha Kaashi,
Uske hee darshan ki khatir, thai umre nagar-nivasi. ||52||

Jab bhi aur jahan bhi koyee, bhakt pare sankat mein,
Uski raksha karne baba jate hai pulbhur mein. ||53||

Yug yug ka hai satya yeh, nahi koi nayee kahani,
Aapat grast bhakt jab hota, jate khudh antar yami. ||54||

Bhedh bhaav se pare pujari manavta ke thai sai,
Jitne pyare Hindu-Muslim uutne hi Sikh Isai. ||55||

Bhed bhaav mandir masjid ka tor phor baba ne dala,
Ram rahim sabhi unke thai, Krishan Karim Allah Tala. ||56||

Ghante ki pratidhvani se gunja, masjid ka kona kona,
Mile paraspar Hindu Muslim, pyar bada din din doona. ||57||

Chamatkar tha kitna sundar, parichaye iss kaya ne dee,
Aur neem karvahat mein bhi mithaas baba ne bhar dee. ||58||

Sabko sneha diya Sai ne, sabko suntul pyar kiya,
Jo kuch jisne bhi chaha, baba ne usko vahi diya. ||59||

Aise snehsheel bhajan ka, naam sada jo japa kare,
Parvat jaisa dhukh na kyoon ho, palbhar mein veh door tare. ||60||

Sai jaisa daata humne, aare nahi dekha koi,
Jiske keval darshan se hee, saari vipda door gayee. ||61||

Tan mein Sai, man mein Sai, Sai bhajha karo,
Apne tan ki sudh budh khokur, sudh uski tum kiya karo. ||62||

Jab tu apni sudh tajkur, baba ki sudh kiya karega,
Aur raat din baba, baba, baba hi tu rata karega. ||63||

To baba ko aare! vivash ho, sudh teri leni hee hogi,
Teri har icha baba ko, puree hee karni hogi. ||64||

Jungal jungal bhatak na pagal, aur dhundne baba ko,
Ek jagah keval Shirdi mein, tu paiga baba ko. ||65||

Dhanya jagat mein prani hai veh, jisne baba ko paya,
Dukh mein sukh mein prahar aath ho, sai ka hee gune gaya. ||66||

Gire sankat ke parvat, chahe bijli hi toot pare,
Sai ka le naam sada tum, sunmukh sub ke raho arre. ||67||

Iss budhe ki sunn karamat, tum ho jaoge hairaan,
Dang reh sunkar jisko, jane kitne chatur sujaan. ||68||

Ek baar Shirdi mein sadhu dhongi tha koi aaya,
Bholi bhali nagar nivasi janta ko tha bharmaya. ||69||

Jari, butiyan unhe dhikha kar, karne laga vaha bhashan,
Kehne laga sunno shrotagan, ghar mera hai vrindavan. ||70||

Aushadhi mere paas ek hai, aur ajab iss mein shakti,
Iske sevan karne se hi, ho jaati dukh se mukti. ||71||

Aggar mukta hona chaho tum, sankat se bimari se,
To hai mera numra nivaidan, har nar se har nari se, ||72||

Lo kharid tum isko, sevan vidhiyan hai nyari,
Yadyapi tuch vastu hai yeh, gun uske hai atisheh bhari. ||73||

Jo hai suntaan heen yeh yadi, meri aushdhi ko khaye,
Putra ratan ho parapat, aare aur veh mooh manga phal paye. ||74||

Aushadh meri jo na kharide, jeevan bhar pachtayega,
Mujh jaisa prani shayad hi, aare yaha aa payega. ||75||

Duniya do din ka mela hai, mauj shaunk tum bhi kar lo,
Gar is se milta hai, sub kuch, tum bhi isko le lo. ||76||

Hairani barti janta ki, lakh iski kaarastaani,
Pramudit veh bhi man hi man tha, lakh logo ki nadani. ||77||

Khabar suna ne baba ko yeh, gaya daud kar sevak ek,
Sun kar bhukuti tani aur, vismaran ho gaya sabhi vivek. ||78||

Hukum diya sevak ko, satvar pakar dusht ko lao,
Ya Shirdi ki seema se, kapti ko duur bhagao. ||79||

Mere rehte bholi bhali, shirdi ki janta ko,
Kaun neech aisa jo, sahas karta hai chalne ko. ||80||

Pulbhur mai hi aise dhongi, kapti neech lootere ko,
Maha naash ke maha gart mein, phahuncha doon jivan bhar ko. ||81||

Tanik mila aabhaas madari, krur kutil anyayi ko,
Kaal nachta hai ab sir par, gussa aaya Sai ko. ||82||

Pal bhar mein sab khel bandh kar, bhaga sir par rakh kar pairr,
Socha tha sabh hi ab, bhagvan nahi hai ab khair. ||83||

Such hai Sai jaisa daani, mil na sakega jag mein,
Ansh iish ka Sai baba, unhe na kuch bhi mushkil jag mein. ||84||

Sneh, sheel, sojanya, aadi ka abhushan dharan kar,
Badta iss duniya mein jo bhi, manav sevaye path par. ||85||

Vahi jeet leta hai jagti, ke jan jan ka anthsthal,
Uski ek udasi hi jag ko kar deti hai vrihal. ||86||

Jab jab jug mein bhar paap ka bar bar ho jaata hai,
Usse mita ne ke hi khatir, avtari ho aata hai. ||87||

Paap aur anyaya sabhi kuch, iss jagti ka har ke,
Duur bhaga deta duniya ke danav ko shan bhar mein. ||88||

Sneh sudha ki dhar barasne, lagti hai duniya mein,
Gale paraspar milne lagte, jan jan hai aapas mein. ||89||

Aisse hee avtari Sai, mrityulok mein aakar,
Samta ka yeh paath paraya, sabko apna aap mitakar. ||90||

Naam dwarka masjid ka , rakha Shirdi ne,
Haap taap, suntaap mitaya, jo kuch aaya Sai ne. ||91||

Sada yaad mein mast ram ki, baithe rehte thai Sai,
Peher aath hee naam ram ka, bhajte rehte thai Sai. ||92||

Sookhee rookhee tazi baasi, chahe ya hovai pakvaan,
Sada pyar ke bhooke Sai ke, khatir thai sabhi samaan. ||93||

Sneh aur shradha se apni, jan jo kuch de jaate thay,
Bade chaav se uss bhojan ko, baba paavan karte thay. ||94||

Kabhi kabhi man behlane ko, baba baag mein jate thay,
Pramudit man nirukh prakrati, chatta ko veh hote thay. ||95||

Rang-birange pushp baag ke manam manam hil dul karke,
Beehar birane man mein bhi sneh salil bhar jate thai. ||96||

Aise su-madhur bela mein bhi, dukh aafat bipda kai maare,
Apne man ki vyatha sunane, jan rehte baba ko ghere. ||97||

Sunkar jinki karun katha ko, nayan kamal bhar aate thay,
De vibhuti har vyatha, shanti, unke uur mein bhar dete thay. ||98||

Jaane kya adhbut, shakti, uuss vibhuti mein hoti thi,
Jo dharan karke mastak par, dukh saara har leti thi. ||99||

Dhanya manuj veh sakshaat darshan, jo baba Sai ke paye,
Dhanya kamal kar unke jinse, charan kamal veh parsai. ||100||

Kaash nirbhaiy tumko bhi, saakshat Sai mil jaata,
Varshon se ujra chaman apna, phir se aaj khil-jata. ||101||

Gar pakar mein charan shri ke, nahi chorta umar bhar,
Mana leta mein jaroor unko gar rooth te Sai mujh par!! ||102||

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Universal Healing Prayer :By Molvi Abbas Ishaq Khalifa

2009-02-25T00:55:00.000-08:00

This prayer for universal healing was written by Imam Abbas Khalifa, a fellow student on my Muslim Chaplaincy course and a nationally recognised chaplain (he recently received an award for his work in this regard). I’ve come to know Maulana Abbas during this course and have come to see the sincerity with which he lives. This is, I believe, what gives this prayer its particular power.

Ma sha Allah. Fine and worthy words from a fine and worthy brother. Ya Haqq! May Allah bless Movli Abbas and bring him and his family naught but goodness.

Universal Healing Prayer
By Molvi Abbas Ishaq Khalifa

We pray in the name of our Merciful Lord, who is the real source of our happiness, sadness, sickness, remedy, tranquility and blessings. He alone is indeed the most kind and most compassionate Lord, and His caring protections are open to all of His creatures alike.
Merciful Lord! The treasures of the heavens and the earth belong to You. You alone possess the keys to the vast treasures of health, wealth, happiness, sadness and sickness. You hold the key that unlocks every ailment and releases every remedy. Lord Almighty! You are indeed the True Healer for all your creatures alike.
O Most Powerful Lord! Whilst You remain strong, we are completely weak. Whilst You are free from every fault and defect, we remain overwhelmed by them. Whilst we are foolish, You are truly wise. Whilst You know all things, of ourselves, we know little.
Lord! Guide us this day to appreciate fully the wonderful things You have done for us. Allow us to understand that every thing You have done in the past or are doing now, or may do in the future, are full of Your hidden wisdom. Yet, sometimes we feel let down, even though we realise that none of us have the wherewithal to argue with Your decision and judgement.
O Kind Lord! Lead us to understand and believe, that all of Your works and the things that you in your wisdom allow to happen, come into being through Your merciful power and that they are truly for the best.
O Hearer of All Things! Indeed You are peace and we believe that peace can only come from You. Therefore, Kind Lord, we ask You to please help us to live our lives in total peace. O Great Lord, indeed You are the Master of the Great Throne, help us believe that only You can heal and cleanse your creatures against the harmful mischief of the unknown.
O Healer! Through Your never-ending compassion and loving kindness, and through the blessings of Your all-encompassing and wise generosity, we beg You to give us this day real strength and peace of mind; real remedies and cures for our ailments. In any case, please give us the capacity to either accept or come to terms with the purifying trials of Your decreed ailments.
Lord! You are the Nurturer of all good people as well as of all good things. Therefore, kindly send down a blessing from amongst Your blessings with a cure or remedy from amongst Your cures and remedies upon our sick patients. O Protector! Please remove the harmful fire of the evil eye and the discomforts it may cause our people.
We seek protection by the Honour of the Almighty Lord and by His compelling power over everything against the mischief and harm of the aches, pains and feelings of fear endured by our patients and their relatives.
O Most Dear Lord! During these testing times, we have turned to You for Your wisdom, kind support, help, cure and satisfaction in our hearts that You will always remain our real pillar of support.
O Most Exalted Lord! Bestow Your mercy upon us and pour into the hearts, minds and thoughts of our Teams of Carers, Your best wisdom, compassionate care, healing powers, stability and craftsmanship. Please also thoroughly cleanse each and every utensil and piece of equipments which our Teams of Carers may use during the times they are caring for us. Cleanse these items from all kinds of from faults, defects, and contaminations against all kinds of known and unknown mishaps, catastrophes, accidents, failures and viruses.
Lord! Blessed is Your name. Great is Your compassionate care. Best is Your ever-watchful guard. Strong is Your protection and most wondrous is Your love for all creatures.

Loving Lord! We beg you once again to look after, in total protection, each member of our Teams of Carers, along with their associates.

Heavenly Lord! Indeed You are the most compassionate and most kind Lord, we present before You the blessed name of our beloved Nabi Mohammad Sallallahu-Alayhi-Wasallam who was sent to this world to serve as a Mercy to the whole Universe. We plead with You to hear our prayers and to answer our call. May Your will be done. Your Kingdom is eternally all-supreme.

Healing Prayers

2009-02-23T12:20:00.000-08:00

Some of these songs are sometimes used during Charismatic prayer meetings, healing services, etc. I shall be posting some of them here, together with videoclips for your convenience.

The Bible actually gives us some directions on how to pray for healing. For example, in James 5:14-15 we are told: "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15) And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven." and in James 5:16 we are asked to "confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." and then told that "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." In Mark 11:23-25 Jesus further instructs to forgive when we pray "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, `Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. 24) Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25) And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."

[Verse 1]

It blinded me to see the way this ended up

It's like a moment descending from the sky above

I'm left comprehending

How Our time has gone

[Chorus]

Come quickly now (repeat)

Hoping this escapes you oh so fast (oh so fast)

It's like the best of what we had (like the best of what we had)

It's like the best of what we had

[Verse 2]

My heart is like the sand

Everyone who has one left prints

Of what once was

I'm praying for my healing

I'm eating bread two separate times

But you won't let it let it leave my mind.

TIRUPATI BALAJI Temple: Shree lord Venkateswara...

2009-02-23T12:08:00.000-08:00

The name Tirupati, meaning the ‘the Lord of Lakshmi’ should have been appropriately applied to the village on the Venkata Hill, the abode of the Lord.The town of Tirupati is one of the most ancient and spectacular places of pilgrimage in India. It is situated in the Chittoor district in southern Andhra Pradesh. The town owes its existence to the sacred temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara situated on the Tirumala Hill adjoining it.The Tirumala Hill is 3200 ft above sea level, and is about 10.33 sq miles in area. It comprises seven peaks, representing the seven hoods of Adisesha, thus earning the name, Seshachalam. The seven peaks are called Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri.

Story of temple:- According one legend, as Saint Ramanuja born in 11th Century AD climbed the seven hills of Tirupati, Lord Srinivas- another name for Lord Venkateswara- appeared before him and gave him his blessings. And after that he is believed to have been blessed to live till the ripe age of 120 years to spread the gospel of Sri Venkateswara.

side seens:-Temples located in and around Tirupati include: 1. Sri Padmavathi Devi temple at Tiruchanooru (Alamelu Mangapuram) 2. Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram. According to legend, Lord Venkateswara stayed here after his marriage with Sri Padmavathi Devi, before proceeding to Tirumala. 3. Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati adjacent to the railway station (Lord Vishnu in Anantasayanam pose). Saint Ramanujacharya consecrated this temple in 1130 AD. 4. Kapila Teertham in Tirupati town at the base of Tirumala Hills dedicated to Lord Siva 5. Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, Tirupati built by Chola kings during the tenth century AD 6. Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple at Srikalahasti 7. Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami temple at Narayanavanam (40 km from Tirupati). Lord Sri Venkateswaraswami and Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru, daughter of Akasa Maharaja were married here.

Darshnam:-

There are two categories of special darshan, with tickets costing Rs. 40.00 and Rs. 50.00 per head.Sarvadarsanam, which means 'darshan for all', of Lord Sri Venkateswara begins from 07.30 hrs in the morning till the entrance queue is closed on certain days other than Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On lean days 18 hours are allotted for Sarvadarsanam and on peak days, it goes on for 20 hours. The entrance for Sarvadarsanam is through the Vaikuntam Queue Complex. There is now a computerized system in place which allows the pilgrims to book tickets and they are given a specified time slot. In addition, there are free darshans, and special darshans, which cost a bit more. There is a special darshan for the physically disabled and the aged through a separate gate at the Maha Dwaram - the main temple entrance. These pilgrims can ask for an escort.

The entrance for Special Darshan is through the PPC (Queue Complex). The queue merges with the Sarvadarsanam queue at Bangaruvakili. Pilgrims who use this queue will have a shorter waiting time.

TOKEN SYSTAM:-The tokens are available free of cost at the First Choultry (opposite the TiruRailway Station), Second Choultry (behind the Railway Station), Alipiri Bus Stand, Tirupati, Vaikuntam Queue Complex, Pilgrim Amenities Centre (Near CRO) and near the Rambagicha Guest House in Tirumala.

The time of darshan is indicated on the tokens.

Pilgrims can enter the Vaikuntam Queue Complex at Tirumala at the time indicated on the tokens

They can have darshan within two hours of entering the Queue Complex.

As this system saves on waiting time, it provides pilgrims with enough time to visit temples in the vicinity like Sri Govindarajaswami Temple and Kapila Teertham at Tirupati, Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanur and Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swami Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram.

To help TTD keep a track of the number of pilgrims and ensure their smooth flow, one token is issued per head. Collective tokens for groups are not issued

How to reach TIRUPATI, Balaji:

Hydrabad:-Tirupati is 562 km from Hyderabad (via Kurnool, Cuddapah and Kodur).APSRTC runs daily buses between Hyderabad and Tirupati. The types of buses are: Express/ Luxury/ Hi-tech/ AC Sleeper Coach.The AC Sleeper Coach is comfortable as the bus is fitted with Air Suspension for effective shock absorption. Magazines and bedding are provided free of cost. Snacks, soft drinks and mineral water are provided against payment. There is an attendant to serve passengers. The fare is INR 450.00 per head.

Mumbai:-Tirupati is 1261 km from Mumbai (via Pune, Belgaum, Dharwar, Harihara,Tumkur and Bangalore).

APSRTC provides connecting bus services from the Renigunta Railway Station to Tirumala for all passengers arriving by train. Buses start from the Railway Station. The Renigunta-Tirumala bus fare is Rs 18.00. Bus frequency: every 30 minutes, from 03.00 hrs to 23.00 hrs every day.

Delhi:-Tirupati is 1800 km from New Delhi.

APSRTC provides connecting bus services from the Gudur Railway Sation to Tirumala, every day. The distance is 122 km. Journey time is 4 hours and the fare is Rs.43.00. The bus frequency is almost every half hour.