Nataraja is the representation of dancing Shiva. It has many meanings and interpretations both in artistic and philosophical levels. It is a symbol of the flow of cosmic energy. Shiva is the God of dance. His dance symbolises the energy of creation and destruction, which is balanced well enough and that makes living possible with all good possibilities. Each and every detail in the idol represents many aspects of human life and universe. The presence of Nataraja is a reminder of many meanings. The notable feature of Shiva is the blend of his extreme features which make a balance. He is both the creation and destruction, he is the calmest while meditating and wildest when anger. Nataraja idol is a symbolic representation of many meanings in a single piece of art.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Nataraja Gold Plated Idol
Nataraja is the representation of dancing Shiva. It has many meanings and interpretations both in artistic and philosophical levels. It is a symbol of the flow of cosmic energy. Shiva is the God of dance. His dance symbolises the energy of creation and destruction, which is balanced well enough and that makes living possible with all good possibilities. Each and every detail in the idol represents many aspects of human life and universe. The presence of Nataraja is a reminder of many meanings. The notable feature of Shiva is the blend of his extreme features which make a balance. He is both the creation and destruction, he is the calmest while meditating and wildest when anger. Nataraja idol is a symbolic representation of many meanings in a single piece of art.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Kollur Mookambika Temple
The Kollur Mookambika Temple at Kollur, Udupi District in
the state of Karnataka, India, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Mookambika Devi.
There are bus services from Udupi and Mangalore to Kollur at regular interval.
Shankaracharya and Mookambika
There is also a myth relating to Shankaracharya and the
temple. It is said that Shankaracharya offered deep prayers to goddess
Saraswathi and she appeared before him, he requested to her to come along with
him to the Kerala , where no temple was devoted to her. She accepted on one
condition that, she will follow him, and he should guide her to Kerala. He just
guided her way to Kerala, making sure of her presence by listening to the
tinkling of anklet. But when it stopped, he paused to peep at her to know whether
she is following him. But this made, Devi to stop near the banks of the river,
Sauoparnika, as per the condition.
Here lies the significance of Mookambika Vilakku which has
the effect of bringing home blessings of Devi Mookambika. The speciality of
this lamp is that each piece of this lamp is blessed by the main temple priest
who does Pooja for Devi. Devi herself is the amalgamation of the power of all
the thirty-three Crore Devas.
To lit Sree Kollur Mookambika Aishwarya Deepam is a way to
bring in the auspicious energy and vibrancy of Devi’s presence. Mookambika
Vilakku aka Sree Kollur Mookambika Aishwarya Deepam is a beautiful piece of art
worth keeping and gifting, which ensures prosperity, blessing and security to
the devotees.
Celebrities at Mookambika Temple
Many celebrities including Yeshudas visit this famous shrine regularly, to get the auspicious blessing of Mookambika Amma. The mother Goddess is said to bless the devotee with power, knowledge and fame. Mookambika Vilakku is owned by many of the celebrities , as it is considered to be auspicious and also as a blessing, as every piece of the lamp is blessed by the temple priest himself.
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