Consort. Mahakala. Mahakali ( Sanskrit: महाकाली, romanized : Mahākālī) is the Hindu goddess of time and death in the goddess-centric tradition of Shaktism. She is also known as the supreme being in various Tantras and Puranas. Similar to Kali, Mahakali is a fierce goddess associated with universal power, time, life, death, andHamsa (bird) Hamsa is thought to refer to the bar-headed goose found in India (left) or a species of swan. [1] The hamsa ( Sanskrit: हंस haṃsa or hansa) is an aquatic migratory bird, referred to in ancient Sanskrit texts which various scholars have interpreted as being based on the goose, the swan, [2] or even the flamingo. [1] [3] Its
Bhavani Ashtakam - Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Bhavani Ashtakam is a popular hymn on Goddess Bhavani, who is known for her protection and merciful nature. The Lyrics of this hymn have an in-depth meaning that wh - In Sanskrit with English Transliteration, Translation and Meaning. Commentary for selected Shlokams.
Shiva’s 108 Names with Meanings. Aashutosh. One who instantly fulfills all wishes. Adiguru. The first Guru. Adinath. The first Lord. Adiyogi. The first Yogi.
Vishuddha. Vishuddha ( Sanskrit: विशुद्ध, IAST: Viśuddha, English: "especially pure" ), or Vishuddhi ( Sanskrit: विशुद्धी ), or throat chakra is the fifth primary chakra according to the Hindu tradition of tantra. [1] The residing deity of this chakra is Panchavaktra shiva, with 5 heads and 4 arms, and the Shakti
Women in Hinduism. Hindu texts present diverse views on the position of women, ranging from feminine leadership as the highest goddess, to limiting gender roles. The Devi Sukta hymn of Rigveda, a scripture of Hinduism, declares the feminine energy as the essence of the universe, the one who creates all matter and consciousness, the eternal and