goddess

Characteristics :     Ideal woman, Virtuous
Other Names :     Janaki, Maithili, Ramaa, Vaidehi
Principal Scriptures :     The Ramayana
Consort :     Lord Rama
Sita Gayatri Mantra :     Aum Janaknandiniye Vidmahe
Bhumijayai Dheemahi
Tanno Sita Prachodayat




Goddess Sita Maa
Sita is the consort of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. Sita is the one of the most popular goddesses of Hindu religion. Devi Sita is regarded as the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, the divine consort of Lord...

Other Names :     Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, Dhauliganga, Padma, Mandakini
Countries :     India, Bangladesh
Major cities :     Haridwar, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna
Length :     2,510 km
Watershed :     907,000 km²
Source :     Gaumukha, Gangotri Glacier located in Uttarakhand, India
Destination :     Ganges Delta located in Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Major Tributaries:     In the left, Brahmaputra, Gomti, Kosi, Gandak, Ghaghra In the right...

Characteristics :     Virtuous, Fertility, Marital felicity, Asceticism, Power
Other Names :     Uma, Lalitha, Gauri, Shivakamini, Aparna
Principal Scriptures :     Lalita Sahasranama
Consort :     Lord Shiva
Children :     Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikay (Murugana)
Abode :     Mount Kailash
Vahana (Vehicle) :     Lion




Goddess Parvati
Parvati is a well known goddess in the Hindu mythology. Goddess Parvati is the divine consort of Lord Shiva, the trinity god. Parvati...

Characteristics :     Strength, Divinity and Quick Wits
Other Names :     Pawanputra, Marutinandan, Bajrangbali, Anjaniputra
Principal Scriptures:     Ramayana, Shiva Mahapurana
Mula Mantra :     Om Shri Hanumate Namah
Hanuman Gayatri Mantra:     Aum Anjaneyaye Vidmahe
Mahabalaye Dheemahi
Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat



Hanuman is considered to be an avatar (incarnation) of Lord Shiva. Shri Hanuman, a great disciple of Sri Rama, is the symbol of devotion and dedication. Lord Hanumana is a provider of courage,...

Characteristics :     Wealth, Fortune, Courage and Fertility
Other Names :     Padma, Bhargavi, Sridevi, Aiswarya
Famous Prayers :     Sri Lakshmi Stuti, Sri Sukta, Agasti Lakshmi Strota
Consort :     Lord Vishnu
Vehicle (Vahana) :     Owl (Ulooka)
Mula Mantra :     Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah




Goddess Lakshmi
Lakshmi is the auspicious goddess of wealth and fortune, whether it is material or spiritual. The word ''Lakshmi'' has been derived from the Sanskrit word Lakshay, meaning "aim"...

Characteristics :     Knowledge
Other Names :     Vaagdevi, Sharda
Consort :     Lord Brahma
Vehicle (Vahana) :     Swan
Mula Mantra :     Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah
Saraswati Gayatri Mantra:     Aum Saraswatye Cha Vidmahe
Brahmaputriye Cha
Dheemahi Tanno Saraswati Prachodayat



Goddess Saraswati is the Goddess of arts, music, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswati is considered as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe. Goddess Saraswati is said to possess the powers...

Mula Mantra :     Om Suryaye Namah
Surya Gayatri Mantra:     Aum Bhaskaraye Vidmahe
Divakraraye Dheemahi
Tanno Suryah Prachodayat



As per the Hindu Religion, Surya symbolizes the Sun God. Surya is considered as the only visible form of God that can be seen every day. God Surya is regarded as an aspect of Shiva and Vishnu by Shaivites and Vaishnavas respectively. Surya is also known as Surya Narayana. Surya, the Sun God is also acknowledged as one of the eight forms of Lord Shiva (Astamurti). Surya is the lord of excellence and wisdom.

Surya - The Image
The celestial...

Characteristics :     Knowledge, Eradicator of obstacles.
Other Names :     Ganapati, Gajanana, Vinayaka, Vighneshawar, Pillaiyar
Principal Scriptures :     Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana and Ganapati Atharvashirsa
Consort :     Riddhi (affluence) Buddhi (knowledge) Siddhi (perfection)
Vahana (Vehicle) :     Mouse
Mula Mantra :     Om Gan Ganpatye Namah



Lord Ganesha is the god of beginnings, knowledge, wisdom, intellect and eradicator of obstacles. Lord Ganesha is the child of lord...

Mantra is a religious or mystical syllable or poem, typically from the Sanskrit language. Mantras are primarily used as spiritual conduits, words or vibrations that inculcate concentration in the devotee. Mantras are also integrated in religious rituals to remove obstacles, avoid danger, reduce foes, or accumulate wealth. Mantras got their origin from the Vedas of India.

Mantra - The Word
The word "Mantra" has been derived from Sanskrit. Mantra contains two words - "man" which means "to think" (also in manas "mind") and suffix "tra" which means "tool", hence a literal translation would be "instrument...

Characteristics :     Strength, Morality, Power, Protector
Other Names :     Jagdamba, Shakti, Bhagwati, Devi, Maa
Weapon :     Trident, Chakra, Snake, Conch shell, Mace, Bow, Long sword, Thunderbolt
Abode :     Trikoota Mountain
Vehicle (Vahana) :     Lion
Mula Mantra :     Om Sri Durgaya Namah
Durga Gayatri Mantra:     Aum Girijaye Cha Vidmahe
Shiva Priyaye Cha Dheemahi
Tanno Durga Prachodayat




Durga
Maa (Mother) Durga symbolizes the power of the Supreme Being that...

(Prince Siddhartha is walking in the garden in a contemplative mood. All of a sudden a bird falls down in front of him.)

SIDDHARTHA: Ah, poor bird! My heart is bleeding for you. Who has done this? Who has hurt you? Who has aimed this arrow at you? Poor, innocent bird! Let me take the arrow out of your body. (He removes the arrow.) Now let me try to cure you.

(Enter Devadatta)

DEVADATTA: Siddhartha, this is my bird. What right have you to keep my bird? Give it to me!

SIDDHARTHA: No, this is my bird, Devadatta.

DEVADATTA: Your bird! I shot this bird. It belongs to me. This is my arrow. I aimed at...

This is a story about the pride of Brahma, our Creator. One day, Brahma was meditating. In his meditation he had gone higher than the highest, deeper than the deepest. He was in ecstasy. Brahma said to himself, “How I wish I could spend all my time in this sublime meditation!”

Suddenly, there appeared in front of him the most beautiful nymph, or apsara. Her name was Mohini. She said to Brahma, “I want to marry you.”

Brahma got furious. “I was in such ecstasy, such bliss, and you have to come here and charm me! Never! Do not come near me. Leave me alone!”

Mohini was deeply insulted....