Sri Mahalakshmi also spelled Laksmi, Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī is the Hindu goddess of wealth, love, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. She is the wife and active energy of Vishnu. Her four hands represent the four goals of human life considered proper in Hindu way of life – dharma, kama, artha, and moksha. Representations...

MORE INFO AboutSree Tirumalagiri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Lord Balaji) and situated in the residential area of JP Nagar 2nd Phase, Bangalore (Bengaluru)The presiding deity, Lord Venkateswara Swamy is accompanied by Lord Narasimha Swamy on left and Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru on right, as separate sannadhis. There...

Abaya Hastha Swayambu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy TempleAbaya Hastha Swayambu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a holy Hindu religious site in the village of Agaram Agraharam in Hosur taluk of Krishnagiri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 15 km from Hosur on Rayakotta Road and 65 km from Bangalore.Hosur is a rapidly growing industrial...

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 Benefits of chanting Lakshmi Maha Mantra on FridaysThere are a number of Mantras dedicated to various deities and each of them has specific meaning, purpose and power.   Goddess Lakshmi, an aspect of Shakti or the feminine power is a revered Hindu Goddess, who governs wealth and prosperity.There are a number of Mantras dedicated to various...

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Sri Venkatesa SuprabhathamLyrics of Suprabatham (wake up prayer to Lord Venkateshwara) and the English meaning.1. Kowsalya supraja Rama poorva sandhya pravarthathe Uthishta narasardoola karthavyam daivamahnikam (Twice)1. Sri Rama! Kausalya's endearing son! Wake up, dear;You have to do Your day-to-day duties; Do wake up please.2. Uthishtothishta Govinda uthishta...

Six Holy Places in India1. Puri (East)2. Tirupati (South)3. Dvaraka (West)4. Badrinatha (North)5. Vrindavana6. MayapurPuri (East- India)Puri is considered one of the holiest places in India by many Hindus. But it is particularly revered by Vaishnavas as the home of Krishna in His form of Jagannatha, Lord of the Universe. The Jagannatha temple itself is nine...

Kotilingeshwara temple hosts more than 86 lakhs Shivalingas and has the world's tallest ShivaLinga measuring 108 Ft height and Basava measuring 35 feet. It is surrounded by plush greenery amidst the Kammasandra village 5 km from Kolar Gold Fields.TENS OF THOUSANDS The biggest linga in Kotilingeshwara is 108 ft tallThe adventurous foursome that we are, we set...

Sri Mahalakshmi also spelled Laksmi, (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī, Hindi pronunciation: [ˈləkʃmi]) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, love, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. Lakshmi (Hindu) In the Hindu religion, Lakshmi is the goddess of both spiritual and material wealth and abundance. A favorite among women, she...