Jagadeesh

[𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 @tskrishnan]

स्वबाहुवीर्य्यावजिता��िलाशामुखोपनीतामलहाटकेन।
समावृणोन्मन्दिरमिन्दुमौलेर्व्वयाघ्राग्रहारे रविवंशकेतुः॥

The crest-banner of the Solar race, with pure gold brought from all quarters conquered by the valour of his own arms, gold plated the temple of Indumouli, the moon-crested Lord Shiva, at Vyaghrahara.

#ParantakaChola #AnaimangalamCopperPlates

[The Tatva @thetatvaindia]

🚨SHOCKING | Sage performs standing penance for years without sitting down, driven by his wish to have glimpse of Lord Shiva at least once in his lifetime

[Dr Mouth Matters @GanKanchi]

🌺4 கோடியே 16 லட்சம் ருத்ராட்சங்களால் தேப்பெருமாநல்லூர் ( கும்பகோணம் ) சிவன் பிரம்மாண்ட காட்சி...💐

🌺ஓம் நமசிவாய ஓம் 💐

[Shaurya Mishra @shauryabjym]

A spiritual moment from the Panchadhuni *Agni Tapasya* (Fire Penance) at the Kinnar Akhara Ashram in Babra, Gujarat... 🔥 Encircled by fire for seven days, Sri Sri 1008 Mata Sati Nandagiri performs an extreme penance—a powerful demonstration of faith and spiritual discipline... 😯

[Jaya_Upadhyaya @Jayalko1]

The light of a thousand lamps feels dim before Devi’s divine radiance..

Tripura Sundari Ambal, Thirukoteeswarar Temple, Thanjavur (TN)🔆

[Temples of the World @KalaForTemples]

I came to know about this fascinating temple called Nethrapatheeswarar Temple in Sembiyankalari village, tucked between Orathur and Megalathur in Thanjavur district. It’s known as the “Eye Healing Temple”, people say Lord Shiva here cures vision problems.

The Moondram Pirai Ritual
Every month on the moondram pirai, the third day after Amavasya, special poojas are held at twilight. This is the time devotees with vision issues come to seek Shiva’s grace.

The main ritual is the abhishekam with Dasavani Thailam, a medicinal oil made from 10 ingredients:
Neeli Bringadi
Ponnanganni
Karisalankanni
Henna
Hibiscus
Coconut oil
Sesame oil
Illuppai oil
Castor oil
Neem oil

Moondram Pirai Darshan
In the evening, devotees gather behind the sanctum and look up for the thin crescent moon. It usually appears between 6:30 PM and 7:10 PM on the third day after new moon. Only after seeing the moon, Deeparadhana is offered for Nethrapatheeswarar. If clouds hide the moon, the pooja still goes on based on the prescribed time.

Figs are offered as naivedyam. After the pooja, the Dasavani thailam used for abhishekam is given as prasadam. Devotees apply it on their crown and eyelids, believing it cools the eyes, sharpens vision, and eases eye ailments.

Because of this, many people struggling with eye problems attend the moondram pirai pooja regularly and use the oil as a sacred remedy.

Sembiyankalari sits just south of the ancient Kallanai Dam. It was once historically significant, with parts of Chola administration run from here. The temple, along with Kamakshi Amman’s shrine, was built by Sembiyan Mahadevi, mother of Rajaraja Chola I.

Lord Nethrapatheeswarar is in lingam form facing east. Kamakshi Amman has a separate shrine facing south.

At the entrance is Nandi and Vinayaka stands to the right of the sanctum, and Shiva Subramanya to the left. In the outer corridor you’ll find Narthana Vinayakar, Dakshinamurthy, Annamalaiyar, Brahma, and Rudra Durga. Chandikeswarar has his own shrine. The temple’s sthala vriksham is the Vilva tree, with Naga idols placed beneath it.

[Living Temples Of Bharat @Saigeet36566874]

Coovum/Koovam Shri Tiripuranthakeswarar temple in Thiruvallur dt. This is where Coovum river originates, flows thro' Chennai and drains in Bay of Bengal. Dating back to 6-7th Cen CE, this ancient temple is also known as Thiruvirkolam, 14th Thevara Padal Petra Sthalam in Thondainadu.

[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting @MIB_India]

N. Swaminathan, eminent artist and head of the Thevara Padasalai of Dharumapuram Aadheenam, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to Tamil Pann Isai, traditional Thirumurai hymns, and the preservation of ancient musical discourses.

Celebrated as a supreme artist and 'A' grade All India Radio performer with an artistic journey spanning over 55 years, he has dedicated his life to carrying Tamil devotional music to global audiences across continents and releasing over 100 albums. He is deeply revered for his commitment to oral traditions, training generation after generation of students in the fine art of Thirumurai Isai at the grassroots level.

#PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026

@HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @MinOfCultureGoI @pibchennai @airchennai

[Jagadeesh @ZAGADEESH]

@Ayudhika1310 Do u have more details?

[V Gopalan @TheGopalan]

How many of you who have visited Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam have seen this very strange pillar?

Used footwear and garlands on a pillar - very strange combination?

There is a traditional belief that after the final Ardha Jaama Pooja God moves around the temple at night. During that time, he wears footwear!

A particular hereditary family has long been associated with preparing the padukas (sacred footwear) for God Ranganatha.

The ones you see on this pillar are the used ones! You can see the bottom of these physically worn-out!

Periodically these are changed for the God and the used ones are tied on this pillar!

FAITH!

[Dr Someshwar @Himalaytrekker]

Shri Kapaleeswarar at Mylapore, Chennai 🪷✨

If you are a student of Sanskrit, or a student of Carnatic classical music, then chanting Shri Shiva Mahimna Stotram is extremely beneficial for you.

Shri Shiva Mahimna Stotram has the power to purify our वाणी or speech. By chanting this extraordinary Stotram, we gain mastery over our वाणी, our pronounciations become flawless, our voice becomes authoritative and clear, and we can chant or sing flawlessly.

Shri Shiv Mahimna Stotram is slightly difficult to chant, owing to a lot of सन्धि s in it, but once you gain mastery over this Stotram, you gain mastery over your speech. This Stotram purifies all 4 of our वाणी' s which are परा, पश्यंती, मध्यमा & वैखरी.

Even Vedapathis chant this Stotram for making their pronounciations clear and flawless. This Stotram also bestows immeasurable protection or Rakshanam and blessings on us.

Har Har Mahadev 🙏🪷

Pic credit: @rsankaras

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[The Better India @thebetterindia]

At 88, when most people slow down, Inderjit Singh Sidhu steps out with a broom.

Every morning at 6 am, the former IPS officer—once a Deputy Inspector General—walks the streets of Chandigarh, picking up litter with his own hands.Not because it’s his job.

Not because anyone asked him to. But because he couldn’t stand watching his city lose its dignity.

After retirement, Sidhu complained to the authorities. When nothing changed, he chose action.Armed with a bag, he began cleaning alone.

People laughed. Some called him “crazy.” He kept going.

Slowly, something shifted. Neighbours joined in. Family members stepped out.

A solo act of conscience became a community movement.

Chandigarh’s “City Beautiful” found one of its quietest, strongest guardians.“There is no shame in cleaning.
Cleanliness is next to godliness,” Sidhu says simply.

This Republic Day, India honoured him with the Padma Shri in the Unsung Heroes category.

A reminder that ranks retire, uniforms come off, but purpose doesn’t.

#RepublicDay #PadmaShri #Chandigarh

[Jaya_Upadhyaya @Jayalko1]

“Like Shiva, learn to hold poison without letting it poison you.”

Bhimashankar Jyotirling 🔱

[D Prasanth Nair @DPrasanthNair]

End of Mandalam Makaravilakku season
On the morning of the closing, the sanctum sanctorum is opened exclusively for the Pandalam Kingdom representative. Melsanthi performs the pooja and places a Yogadanda (yoga staff) in the deity's hand, signifying the Lord's return to Yoga nidra state.

After Harivarasanam is chanted and the lamps are extinguished, the Melsanthi locks the doors and hands the keys to the Pandalam Raja representative.

The representative then descends the Pathinettampadi (the 18 sacred steps). Tradition dictates that the Raja/Representative is the last person to step down these stairs before the season officially concludes.

The photo below shows the Pandalam Raja representative stepping down the holy 18 steps
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa!

[Tathvam-asi @tathvamasi6]

This is how shivling is installed. 😍

#HarHarMahadevॐ #OmNamahShivaya

[DharmikVibes | Spiritual App @DharmikVibes12]

🌸 Barsana – Birthplace of Radha Rani, the divine land of love & devotion! 🛕 Visit Ladli Ji Mandir, walk the 4-hill Parikrama, witness Lathmar Holi, & chant Radhe Radhe in every breath. Full article 👉
https://t.co/FSLM3NkSwy #Barsana #RadhaRani

[Sri Krishna @SR_Srikrishna]

66. GOVARDHAN PARIKRAMA, Pradakshan of the hill, Govardhan (Started on 20.05.2025 at approx 10:30 PM and finished on 21.05.2015 at 3:23 AM)

1. My long-standing wish got fulfilled today. Srimad Baghavatham and Varaha Puranam talks about Govardhan giri and the importance of Parikrama

2. ⁠Premanand Ji Maharaj describes this Govardhan Parikrama beautifully (He is already a stalwart but is getting even more attention after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sarma became his disciples)

3. ⁠He says 5 Naths protect India. Dwarakanath in the west, Badrinath in North, Puri Jagannath in East and Rameshwaranath in South

4. The fifth Nath in the middle is Govardhan Nath and is the soul. He quotes several scriptures and puranas to stare that - one Parikrama of Govardhan is equal to one circling all the other 4 naths

5. One gets to see lovely people. There are several couples who do a combined Namaskara Parikrama 👇

[SANATAN @Eternaldharma_]

Barsana parikrama marg

Radha rani 🥹

[Nisheet Saxena 🪷 @nisheets]

"The journey is the reward."

Parikrama through the Radha Damodar Temple @ Vrindavan

#Aspiration #Divine #Vrindavan

[Āyudhika @Ayudhika1310]

🕉️ Parvathamalai, the sacred hill of Shiva near Tiruvannamalai, rises 4,000 ft with 1,500+ steep steps.

Devotees trek barefoot to the peak, where the Mahadeva is worshipped as Mallikarjuna.

A test of faith, a journey of surrender, a temple in the sky!

Shivprabhat 🙏🏽