The translation of 'Ramanathaswamy' is 'The Master of Rama.' Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, regarded Lord Shiva as his mentor.
When Lord Rama defeated Ravana, who was a Brahmin, it was seen as a transgression, known as 'Brahma hatya.' To seek redemption for this act, he erected a lingam, which is now enshrined within the temple. This temple holds great significance as a pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees.
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The Somnath Temple is the sacred site of the First Aadi Jyotirling, Lord Shree Somnath Mahadev, and is also considered the sacred ground where Lord Shri Krishna embarked on his final journey to his Neejdham.
Situated on the western edge of the Indian subcontinent, along the Arabian Ocean shore in the state of Gujarat, the Somnath Temple holds a special place in pilgrimage history. Its significance is deeply rooted in ancient scriptures such as the Skandpuran, Shreemad Bhagavat, and Shivpuran.
पूर्णिमा हर माह के शुक्ल पक्ष में आने वाला मासिक त्यौहार है, इसलिए पूर्णिमा वर्ष में १२ बार और अधिक मास की स्थिति में १३ बार भी आ सकती है। पूने, पूरणमासी, पूनम - ऐसे ही पूर्णिमा को विभिन्न भाषाओं में अन्य-अन्य नामों से जाना जाता है।
हिंदू धार्मिक मान्यता के अनुसार भगवान सत्यनारायण व्रत करने से और कथा सुनने से पुण्य फल प्राप्त होती है। श्री सत्यनारायण भगवान विष्णु के रूपों में से एक हैं |श्री सत्यनारायण पूजा की पूजा करने से भगवान विष्णु का आशीर्वाद और कृपा प्राप्त होती है|
पूर्णिमा या पूर्णिमा के दौरान भगवान सत्यनारायण पूजा की पूजा करना अत्यंत शुभ माना जाता है |
In the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand alone, there are over 200 shrines devoted to Lord Shiva, with Kedarnath being the most significant one.
The Kedarnath Temple is a striking sight, positioned on a spacious plateau amidst towering snow-covered peaks. Initially constructed in the 8th century A.D. by Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya, it stands near the site of a preexisting temple built by the Pandavas.
Vaishno Devi Temple, ranked as the second most frequented Hindu pilgrimage destination in India. The Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is situated amidst the Trikuta Hills in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir.
Hindu worshippers from around the globe journey to this renowned sacred site, believed to be where the Mother Goddess or Mata Vaishno Devi grants their desires.
This holy location holds paramount significance as a Shaktipeeth, tracing back to the belief that the skull of the Goddess Sati landed here.
