Showing posts with label lord Shiva. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lord Shiva. Show all posts

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Virupaksha Temple, Mulabagalu

athama linga at the front and margadarshneshwara
linga behind. 
The Virupaksha temple is located in Virupakshapura Village in Mulbagal taluk of Kolar dst, Karnataka. This is a very special Lord Shiva Temple. In the sacred sanctum, there are two shiva lingas. One of them is an athma linga, called Virupaksha athma Linga. The specialty of this Linga is it changes its color thrice a day. This Athma Linga is blood red in color in the early mornings, in afternoons it is white, and in the evenings it takes honey color. This is one of very few Lingas that changes its color trice a day, one other being Kantheshwara (linga) temple in Mangalore.  No one can explain the color phenomena to this date. This still remains a mystery to the science community.  In the same sanctum, there is another Linga slightingly bigger than the Virupaksha athma linga called  ''Marga-Darsh-Neshwara Linga''. The story dates back to many 1000 centuries.  Atreya Muni did penance to lords shiva in front of Marga-Darsh-Neshwara Linga for many decades. Lord Shiva pleased by Artreya's devotion, showed up to him and handed the Virupaksha athma linga as token of appreciation. Athreya Muni, established the linga in the same sanctum. .

 It is believed that powerful radiations are emitted from the sacred sanctum. The point of origin of these radiation is the Athma Linga. The intensity of the radiations vary as per time of the day. High radiations are emitted early morning and in the evenings, i.e during sun rise and sun set. These radiations are very powerful. The radiations subdues and cancel out other negative radiations. There are special characteristics associated with these radiations. When exposed to these radiation, it is supposedly activates the right brain, which is all about arts and creativity. Besides honing ones creativity, these radiations also help children to improve memory power and also improves their I.Qs. Children affected by autism can be cured by exposing them to these rays, every day. These radiations can make a child agile, can help a mute child speak. There are many children in the vicinity of the temple who stand testimony. The school children are constantly made to expose to the rays, and as a result they have tremendously improved in the academics. In fact pupils from the near by schools made it a point to spend a lot of time in this temple, during school hours, as a result these children stands first in the state exams. These radiations can also cure chronic diseases like cancer, Tuberculosis, and other ailments which cannot be cured by the science are cured here. In fact the intensity of the radiation is so strong, that it will knock anyone who stands in its path. Anybody exposed to these rays for few minutes, one will start rocking back and forth. In the process one would not lose their balance and trip. People exposed to such rays has unique experience, for some it makes them feel light, for others it gives them adrenalin high. Each persons experience is as unique as their DNA structure. The radiation originates from the Athma Linga, and ends at the otherside of the temple called ''suruli'' 

In this temple complex, there is a sacred sanctum for Goddess Bagalamukhi, radiations from this idol can cancel out all the negative vibes caused by black magic and by other means. These rays can cure a lot of mental illnesses too. This temple was improvised by Krishna Devaraya. This temple is very unique and one of its kinds, it is one of those very few temples with very high active energy fields. Anyone can check it for themselves. Hence, this place is favorite for spiritual enlightment seekers.  Please add this temple to your must visit pilgrimage lists. 



      

Monday, November 15, 2010

Shakthi Peetham

The origin of Sakthi Pidam :

Sati, Lord Shiva's consort in spite of her husband's objection, attended the grand 'yaga' conducted by her father. Dhaksha the father-in-law of Lord Shiva intentionally ignored Shiva and his daughter in his guest list. Sati showed up at the yaga without her consort. However, Dhaksha humiliated her and her husband in his absence in front of everyone. Sati could not bare the humiliation and jumped in to the fire. When lord Shiva learnt this, he created Veerabdhra and Maha Kali from a strand of his lock to avenge Daksha. Later, lord shiva is to hurt by the news of his wife's death that he literally carries her and dances ferociously. This type of dance is called Rudra Thandava.   Bhrama, Vishnu and the rest of gods and goddess were worried and in order to subdue Lord Shiva's anger, Lord Vishnu with his 'sudharshan chakra' slashes Sati in to 51 pieces. each piece fell in to different parts of the earth. And the places were these parts fell came to be known as Shakthi Pidam.  Shakthi means Energy, Pidam means throne.  It is believed that these places resonates strong energy and are the holiest of holy places!  Going forword, I will pen down each and every story of Shakthi Pidam. 

There are different lists of 50/51/52 Shakti peethas.
These numbers resemble the Matrikas(Letters) of Sanskrit language.
This list of Panchasat Shakti peethas is collected from Tantra Chudamani.







No:
Place:
Part of the body:
Bhirava:
Shakti:
1.
Hingula
(Pakistan)
Brahma randhra (Head)
Bhima lochana
Kottari
2.
Sharkarara
(Maha rashtra)
Trinetra ( eyes)
Krodheesha
Mahisha mardini
3.
Sugandha
(Bangla desh)
Nasika (Nose)
Triambaka
Sunanda
4.
Kashmira
(Jammu&Kashmir)
Kantha desha (throat)
Tri sandhyeshwara
Maha maya
5.
Jwala mukhi
(Himachal pradesh)
Jihwa (Tongue)
Unmatta/
Vatukeshwara
Siddhida/
Ambica
6.
Jalandhara
(Punjab)
Vama stana (Left Breast)
Bhishana
Tripura malini/
Tripura nashini
7.
Vidya natha
(Bihar)
Hridaya (heart)
Vidya natha
Jaya durga
8.
Nepala
(Nepal)
Janu dwaya (Knees)
Kapali
Maha maya
9.
Manasa
(Tibet)
Dakshina hasta (Right hand/palm)
Amara/
Hara
Dakshaini
10.
Utkala/
Viraja
(Orissa)
Nabhi (Navel)
Jagannatha
Vimala/
Vijaya
11.
Gandaki
(Nepal)
Dakshina ganda (Right Cheek)
Chakra pani
Gandaki chandi
12.
Bahula
(West bebgal)
Vama bahu (Left arm)
Bhiruka/
Tivraka
Bahula
13.
Ujjaini
(Madhya pradesh)
Kurpara (Elbow)
Kapilambara
Mangala chandi
14.
Chattala
(Bangla desh)
Dakshina bahu (Right Hand)
Chandra sekhara
Bhavani
15.
Tripura
(Tripura)
Dakshina pada (Right Foot)
Tripuresha
Tripura
16.
Trisrota
(West bengal)
Vama pada (Left Foot)
Ambara/
Eshwara
Bhramari
17.
Kama giri/
Kama rupa desha
(Assam)
Maha mudra/ (Vagina)
Yoni
Umananda
Kamakhya/
Dasha maha vidya
18.
Yugadya/
Ksheera grama
(West bengal)
Dakshina (right foot)
padangushta
Ksheera kantaka
Bhoota dhatri
19.
Kali peetha
(West bengal)
Dakshina padanguli (Right Toes)
Nakuleesha
Kali
20.
Prayaga
(Uttar pradesh)
Hastanguli (Fingers)
Bhava
Lalitha
21.
Jayanti
(Bangladesh)
Vama jangha (Left Thigh)
Kramadeeshwara
Jayanti
22.
Kireeta/
Kireeta kona
(West bengal)
Kireeta (Crown)
Samvarta/
Siddha rupa
Vimala/
Bhuvaneshi
23.
Manikarnika/
Varanasi
(Uttar pradesh)
Karna kundala (earring)
Kala bhirava
Vishalakshi
24.
Kanyashrama
(Bangladesh)
Prishta (Back)
Nimisha
Sharvani
25.
Kurukshetra
(Haryana)
Dakshina gulpha (Right Ankle)
Sthanu
Savitri
26.
Manivedika
(Rajasthan)
Mani bandha (Wrists)
Sarvananda/
Sharvananda
Gayatri
27.
Srisaila/
Sri hatta
(Andhra pradesh)
Greeva (Neck)
Samvarananda/
Shambarananda
Maha lakshmi
28.
Kanchi
(Tamil nadu)
Kankala ( Ottiyana (Ornament covering stomach)
Ruru
Deva garbha/
Veda garbha
29.
Kala madhava
(Assam)
Vama nitamba (Left Hips/buttocks) 
Asitanga
Kali
30.
Shona
(Madhya pradesh)
Dakshina nitamba ( Right Hips/buttocks)
Bhadra sena
Narmada
31.
Rama giri/
Raja giri
(Uttar pradesh)
Dakshina stana (right Breast)
Chanda
Shivani
32.
Brindavana
(Uttar pradesh)
Kesha jala (Hair)
Bhootesha/
Krishna natha
Uma/
Katyaini
33.
Shuchi/
Anala
(Tamil nadu)
Oordhwa danta pankti (Upper teeth)
Samhara/
Samkrura
Narayani
34.
Pancha sagara
(Maharashtra)
Adho danta pankti (base Teeth)
Maha rudra
Varahi
35.
Kara toya tata
(Bangladesh)
Vama talpa (North )
Vamana
Aparna
36.
Sri parvata
(Andhra pradesh)
Dakshina talpa (Right )
Sundarananda
Sundari
37.
Vibhasa
(West bengal)
Vama gulpha (Left ankle)
Sarvananda
Kapali/
Bhima rupa
38.
Prabhasa
(Gujarat)
Udara (Belly/stomach/abdominon)
Vakra tunda
Chandra bhaga
39.
Bhirava parvata
(Madhya pradesh)
Oordhvoshta (upper lips)
Lamba karna
Avanti
40.
Jana sthana
(Maharashtra)
Chibuka (Chin)
Vikritaksha
Bhramari
41.
Godavari teetra
(Andhra pradesh)
Vama ganda (Left Cheek)
Danda pani/
Vatsa nabha
Vishwa matrika/
Rakini
42.
Ratnavali
(West bengal)
Dakshina skandha (Right shoulder)
Shiva
Kumari
43.
Mithila
(Nepal)
Vama skandha (North Shoulder)
Mahodara
Uma devi/
Maha devi
44.
Nalahati
(West bengal)
Nala (Vocal chord with part of the tracheae)
Yogeeshwara
Kali
45.
Karnata
(Karnataka)
Karna (ear)
Abhiru
Jaya durga
46.
Vakreshwara
(West bengal)
Manas (Heart)
Vakra natha
Mahisha mardini
47.
Yashora
(Bangla desh)
Vama hasta ( Left Hand)
Chanda
Yashoreshwari
48.
Attahasa
(West bengal)
Adharoshta(lower lips)
Vishweshwara
Pullara
49.
Nandi pura
(West bengal)
Kantha hara (Neck lace)
Nandikeshwara
Nandini
50.
Lanka
(Sri lanka)
Nupura (Anklet)
Rakshaseshwara
Indrakshi
51.-
Virata
(Rajasthan)
Vama padanguli (Left Toe)
Amrita
Ambika
52.?
Magadha
(Bihar)
Dakshina jangha (Right Thigh)
Vyoma kesha
Sarvanandakari