05 mrigashira-life science

LIFE SCIENCES
MRIGASHIRA PART-05
EXTRACTS FROM SSS GLOBAL AND OTHER SITES
2014
Krishna Rao Khanapur
5/30/2014

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LIFE SCIENCES
INDEX
SL.N
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PARTICULARS PAGE
NO.
1 HINDUISM PART-02 01
2 HOBBIES 20
3 HOLI FESTIVAL 34
4 ASHTAMA NATURAL
REMEDIES
39
5 LORD KRISHNA 42
6 GODDESS LAKSHMI 45
7 GODDESS PARVATI 49
8 GODDESS SARASWATHI 51
9 LORD VISHNU 52
10 NAISIMISARANYA 56

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Extracts from India Divine.org
Hinduism part-02
Newest Articles on Hinduism, Yoga, and Ayurveda
The Sacred Place of Naimisharanya Tirtha
Published on May 08 2014 01:28 PM | Posted by The Editor | Temples
and Holy Places | 3,184 views
Naimisharanya is located in the state of
Uttar Pradesh about 90 km from its
capital Lucknow in the district of Sitapur.
Naimisharanya is situated on the left
bank of the river Gomathi, which is a
tributary of the river Ganges.
Naimisharanya is popularly known as Neemsar or Naimisha. In the
Bhagavata Purana it is mentioned: naimishe animisha-kshetre. This means
that Naimisha is the abode of Lord Vishnu called by his name Animisha. Sri
Vishnu Sahasranama (Sloka 23) describes Lord Vishnu as Animisha, which
means the one who is ever awake, ever alert, and ever vigilant. He is the
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guruh- gurutamo
dhaamah satyah-satya-parakramah
Nimishho-animishhah sragvee vaachaspatir-udaaradeeh
(Vishnu Sahasranama, 23rd verse)
Antiquities of Shri Jagannath: Amazing
Findings
Published on May 08 2014 09:02 AM | Posted by Sasanka Sekhar
Panda | Articles on Hinduism | 1,119
views
The massive earthern mound contain cut
stone blocks, round Amalaka in four pieces,
broken Neel chakra in stone, which once adorned the temple top and other
sculptures of historical importance. These antiquities were unearthed from
the mound by Trilochan Bhoi, a villager of Kondh origin, almost single
handed over a period of one year. Bhoi mentioned to me during my visit on
29th June 2004 that three handless stone icons of Jagannath, Balabhadra
and Subhadra were recovered from the mound and are presently kept in
an adjoining hut for worship. This discovery confirms the theory of
construction of the oldest temple for the holy trinity by the Somavamsi king
Yayatikeshari ninth century A.D. as mentioned in Madala Panji, the temple
chronicle of Puri Jagannath temple.

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15 Most Amazing Predictions for Kali Yuga
from the Bhagavata Purana
Published on Apr 17 2014 05:38 AM | Posted by The Editor | Articles
on Hinduism | 62,786 views
In the last canto of the Bhagavata
Purana there is a list of predictions
and prophecies about the dark times
for the present age of Kali Yuga. The
following 15 predictions, written
5,000 years ago by sage Vedavyasa,
are amazing because they appear so
accurate. Despite the negative tone of
these prophecies, there is still one
bright spot for all of us, which is mentioned at the end.
Vigyan Bhairav Tantra in English
Published on Apr 16 2014 11:13 AM | Posted by The Editor | Hindu
Scriptures | 2,687 views
The Vigyan Bhairav Tantra is a key text of the Trika school of Kashmir
Shaivism. Cast as a discourse between the god Shiva and his consort Devi or
Shakti, it briefly presents 112 meditation methods or centering techniques
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These include several variants of breath awareness, concentration on various
centers in the body, non-dual awareness, chanting, imagination and
visualization and contemplation through each of the senses. A prerequisite to
success in any of the 112 practices is a clear understanding of which
method is most suitable to the practitioner.
The text is a chapter from the Rudrayamala Tantra, a Bhairava Agama.
Devi, the goddess, asks Siva to reveal the essence of the way to realization
of the highest reality. In his answer Siva describes 112 ways to enter into
the universal and transcendental state of consciousness. References to it
appear throughout the literature of Kashmir Shaivism, indicating that it
was considered to be an important text in the monistic school of Kashmir
Shaiva philosophy.
Introduction to Devi Mahatmya
Published on Apr 15 2014 12:16 PM | Posted by P.R.
Ramachander | Articles on Hinduism | 5,936 views
The book which relates the story of how the
devi (mother Goddess) killed Madhu and
Kaidabha as Vishnu Maya, killed Mahishasura
as Lakshmi, and killed Shumbha and
Nishumbha in the form of Goddess Saraswathi,
is known as Devi Mahatmya in South India,
Chandi in West Bengal and as Durga
Sapthasathi in the northern parts of the country including Varanasi. It
consists of Chapters 74 to 86 (13 chapters) of the Markandeya Purana and
has 700 stanzas. This Purana is also authored by Veda Vyasa and is a
medium sized Purana.

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More Mystical Experiences at
Thiruvannamalai
Published on Apr 08 2014 02:07 AM | Posted by keerthana
varadarajan | Mystical Experiences | 25,560 views
I too had a very divine and celestial experience at Thiruvannamalai, and
wanted to share it here. To the common man, it might sound unbelievable,
but such are divine experiences. No science can ever explain it.
When I was a kid, I used to hear that my
neighbor uncle travels to
Thiruvannamalai every month. I too
wanted to go there and circumambulate
the hill. At that time, in my fifth grade, I
had no idea about anything. I just had an
imaginary picture of a hill, moonlit night,
trees and forests and a few people circumambulating. Someday I wanted to
be there.
In my sixth grade, my parents happened to attend a wedding at
Thiruvannamalai. That was their first visit to the temple. Both my mom
and dad came and praised the Lord, saying that they could feel divine
power, some sort of vibration. Again, I was left to wonder, when will I go
there?

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My Strange Experience in Thiruvannamalai
Published on Apr 04 2014 05:06 PM | Posted by Ananda
Mokshapriyan | Mystical Experiences | 116,466 views
A couple of years back, in November of
2008, Surya, Me, Neeraja and my
uncle and aunt from the US had gone
for a visit to Thiruvannamalai. On the
night of the 10th, we spent a lot of
time in the temple and sat for a while
at the Kalabhairava shrine near the
temple tank. I was telling Surya about
the Kalabhairava temple we went to in Varanasi with Swamiji and the
story of how he took away one of Brahma's heads.
The next day a little before 6 am we all started on the 14 km Girivalam or
circumambulation around the Arunachala hill. A few minutes into the trek
just as we crossed the South Gopuram, a small beige dog started following
us. My first instinct was to shoo it away. It moved back but kept tagging
along. After a while I felt sorry for the dog. After all we were in the
territory of Ramana who was friends with all animals in the area. So I
stopped shooing it. I figured it was hungry and following the visitors was an
adaptation by the animals to get food.

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The Shiva Maha Purana in English
Published on Apr 03 2014 05:50 PM | Posted by The Editor | Hindu
Sage Shaunaka requested Sutaji to tell
about the proper method of listening to
Shiva Purana, so that mankind gets
complete benefit. Sutaji replied: "First of all,
an auspicious moment should be
determined by an Astrologer. After that,
friends and relatives should be invited,
especially those who have the tendency of
being away from such occasions. The sages and the virtuous people should be
invited too. The 'Katha' must be help in scared places like Shiva temple, any
place of pilgrimage or in one's home after doing a Bhumi Pujan of the land
Where one intends to held the Katha of Shiva Purana. The canopy should be
well decorated."
"After making a resolution and doing worship of Ganapati - the destroyer
of all hurdles and obstacles the Katha should be commenced. The person
who is telling the 'Katha' should be facing north and all the listeners should
sit facing east. The person who is telling the 'Katha' should be a scholar and
should be capable of clearing all the doubts from the listener's mind. There
should be no kind of distraction during the 'Katha' period. A devotee, who
listens to the Katha leaving behind all of his worldly worries get complete
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A devotee should also make donations and offerings according to his
capacity and capability otherwise he would become a wretched Mantra
'OM NAMAH SHIVAYA' should be chanted through out the period of Katha."
Evolution and Reincarnation from the
Vedantic Perspective
Published on Mar 24 2014 05:29 PM | Posted by Swami
Abhedananda | Science and Nature | 4,599 views
The amazing achievements of modern science have been opening every day
new gates of wisdom and slowly bringing human minds nearer and nearer
to the ultimate reality of the universe. The fire of knowledge kindled by
science has already burnt down many dogmas and beliefs, held sacred by
the superstition of the past, which stood in the way of truth-seeking minds.
In the first place science has disproved the theory of the creation of the
universe out of nothing by the action of some supernatural power. It has
shown that the universe did not appear in its present form or come into
existence all of a sudden only a few thousand years ago, but that it has
taken ages to pass through different stages before it could reach its present
condition. Each of these stages was directly related to a previous stage by
the law of causation, which always operates in accordance with definite
rules.
Heredity and Reincarnation from the
Vedantic Perspective
Abhedananda | Science and Nature | 1,115 views

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Those who accept the theory of heredity deny the existence of the human
soul as an entity separable from the gross physical organism. Consequently
they do not discuss the question whether the individual soul existed in the
past or will continue to exist after the death of the body. This kind of
question does not disturb their minds. They generally maintain that the
individual soul is inseparable from the body or the brain or nervous system;
consequently what we call soul or the conscious entity or the thinker is
produced along with the birth of the organism or brain, lasts as long as the
body lasts and dies when the organism is dissolved into its elements. But
those, on the other hand, who accept the theory of Reincarnation admit the
existence of soul as a conscious entity which is independent of the physical
organism, that it continues to live after death and that it existed before the
birth of the body.
The theory of heredity has always been supported by the materialistic
scientists, atheists and agnostics of all ages and also by those who believe in
the special creation of the first man and woman at a certain definite time
and that their qualities, character, life and soul have been transmitted to all
humanity through successive generations. The commonly accepted meaning
of the theory of heredity is that all the well-marked peculiarities, both
physical and mental, in the parents are handed on to the children; or, in
other words, heredity is that property of an organism by which its peculiar
nature is transmitted to its descendants.
Vedantic Perspectives on Reincarnation
Abhedananda | Science and Nature | 968 views

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The visible phenomena of the universe are bound by the universal law of
cause and effect. The effect is visible or perceptible, while the cause is
invisible or imperceptible. The falling of an apple from a tree is the effect of
a certain invisible force called gravitation. Although the force cannot be
perceived by the senses, its expression is visible. All perceptible phenomena
are but the various expressions of different forces which act as invisible
agents upon the subtle and imperceptible forms of matter. These invisible
agents or forces together with the imperceptible particles of matter make
up the subtle states of the phenomenal universe. When a subtle force
becomes objectified, it appears as a gross object. Therefore, we can say, that
every gross form is an expression of some subtle force acting upon the subtle
particles of matter.
The Narada Purana in English
Published on Mar 24 2014 03:08 PM | Posted by The Editor | Hindu
1. Penance of the Sages in Naimisharanya
Once upon a time, twenty-six thousand sages assembled in the holy
ambience of Naimisharanya. All of them had renounced their desires and
homely comforts and were worshipping Lord Vishnu for the benefit of the
entire humanity.
During their stay in Naimisharanya, those
sages called a huge assembly to discuss
about the means of attaining all the four
goals of life, Dharma, Artha, Kama and
Moksha. The great sage Shaunaka was
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He said: "O sages! We have assembled here to discuss the most cryptic
disciplines of life. But it is beyond my powers to answer the questions you
have put before me. Only a great sage like Suta, who is the most learned
disciple of Vedavyasa, is able to answer these questions. Presently, he lives in
a hermitage in Siddhipeeth. Let us all go there and request him to preach to
us about the cryptic disciplines of life."
Rasika Mangala of Gopijanavallabha Das
(Biography of Sri Rasikananda)
Published on Mar 17 2014 09:49 AM | Posted by Gopijanavallabha
Das | Articles on Hinduism | 734 views
EASTERN PART
The First Wave
1. There are numerous Puranas in the world, but with the exception of
Gita-Govinda, none of them show the handwriting of Sri Krishna. In the
same way no devotee was ever painted by the Lord, Srimati Radharani
painted a mark on the forehead of Sri Syamananda Deva.
2. Syamananda, a gem of kindness, is a
mine of extreme joy, an ocean of favour,
proprietor of the beauties of the three
worlds, the abode of the essence of love,
the abode of all good fortune, the only
resort of those who are aggreived, the
supreme jewel of sports, a gem of mercy
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3. I bow down to Sri Rasikananda who is like the Sun, the giver of deep joy,
the possessor of ujjvala rasa, a mine of Krishna-bhava, who can bring peace
to our minds and remove the darkness of ignorance, the well-wisher of the
devotees, the extinguisher of all miseries, the source of all joy, the father of
such wealth as mercy and the deliverer of the poor.
Prema Vivarta of Jagadananda Pandit
Published on Mar 17 2014 08:32 AM | Posted by Jagadananda
Pandit | Hindu Scriptures | 526 views
Srila Jagadananda Pandita was a close and confidential associate of Lord
Caitanya. A resident of Navadvipa, he was Nimai's boyhood friend and
classmate. They enjoyed a unique relationship
throughout life. He was continually picking
fights with the Lord. These quarrels began
from their early boyhood days and continued
in Jagannatha Puri. By then Lord Caitanya
had already entered the sannyasa order of
life; for the sole purpose of benedicting the
fallen souls of Kali-yuga. Some of the
boyhood pastimes depicting their innocent disputes have been described in
this book. The emotional exchanges between Lord Caitanya and
Jagadananda Pandita should not be misunderstood. Their relationship is
unspoilt by mundane hate, selfish motivations or evil designs. Whether the
pastimes took place in their early boyhood or late in their mature dealings
they are completely free of envy. Their seemingly acrimonious demeanour
stemmed from a deep concern for each other and indeed not from self
aggrandisement.

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Bakasura by Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati
Published on Mar 16 2014 10:47 AM | Posted by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta
Saraswati Thakur | Articles on Hinduism | 581 views
(The following essay was printed in the February 1932 edition of Sajjana-
tosani Magazine.)
Bakasura is one of the demons slain by the
Boy-Krishna. He represents evils that are
peculiar to boyhood. The neophyte is
extremely susceptible to such evils. They
cannot be got rid of except by the Mercy of
Krishna. If one engages in the service of
Krishna the juvenile vices are completely
eradicated at an early stage.
There is an English proverb that sowing of wild oats is inevitable at a young
age. The term “Puritanism” was originally coined to express the protest of
boys and young men against any undue curtailment of the scope of
enjoyment that should be regarded as permissible to them. Boys and young
men claim the right to be merry and frolicsome. There is nothing
objectionable and much that is of positive value in the display of these
juvenile qualities. If the attempt be made to stifle this innocent play of the
boyish nature under the impression that is an exhibition of sensuousness and
for that reason, as being as harmful as similar conduct on the part of
grown up persons, the result is not assurance but discouragement, of
juvenile innocence. There are, indeed, black sheep and these should not be
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of their delicate responsibility are required to keep watch over them for
ensuring the innocence of boyhood and youth without killing their joys.
Associates of Sri Caitanya by
Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati
Published on Mar 16 2014 10:25 AM | Posted by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta
Saraswati Thakur | Articles on Hinduism | 2,535 views
(Published in Sajjana-tosani Magazine, February 1933)
[In this immortal work of spiritual genius,
Srila Sarasvati Thakura describes the
method by which the Lord descends to
deliver the fallen souls. Although composed
in very high English, the sincere seeker will
find in this short essay profound
explanation as to the nature and function of guru.— ed.]
Sri Krishna Caitanya is Sri Krishna Himself. The associates of Sri Krishna
Caitanya are constituents of Himself. It is our object in this short paper to
study the implications of these doctrines.
Sri Krishna's active existence involves the undivided operation of the
following six divine entities viz., gurus, devotees, avataras (divine descents),
divine manifestations, divine powers, and Godhead Himself. All these are
jointly and severally divine.
As Sri Krishna Caitanya is identical with Sri Krishna the active existence of
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Sri Vedanta Shyamantaka of Baladeva
Vidyabhushana
Published on Mar 16 2014 09:34 AM | Posted by Sri Baladeva
Vidyabhushana | Hindu Scriptures | 414 views
Prathamah Kiranah: First Ray of Light
Pramana-nirnayah: Evidence for the Truth
1 May the wonderful moon of Lord
Caitanya, a moon that reveals the eternal
form of the Supreme Personality of
Godhead, a moon that creates great
waves in the flooding ocean of
transcendental bliss, a moon that taught the truth to Rupa Gosvami and
Sanatana Gosvami, a moon that removes the darkness, rise in our hearts.
2 Evidence is needed to understand the truth. The philosopher Carvaka
accepts only the evidence of direct sense perception (pratyaksa). The
Vaisesika philosophy accepts both sense perception and logic (anumana).
Patanjali and pseudo - Kapila accept sense-perception, logic, words and
analogies (upamana). The mimamsakas accept sense perception, logic, words,
analogies and also inference (arthapatti) and the impossibility of non
existence (anupalabdhi). The followers of the Puranas accept sense
perception, logic, words, analogies, inference and the impossibility of none
existence and tradition (aihitya) and equivalence (sambhava) as well. We see
all these as evidence for the truth. In this way there are eight kinds of
evidence to find the truth: sense perception, logic, words, analogies,
inference, the impossibility of non existence, tradition and equivalence.

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Prameya Ratnavali of Baladeva
Vidyabhushana
Published on Mar 16 2014 08:58 AM | Posted by Sri Baladeva
Vidyabhushana | Hindu Scriptures | 434 views
Table of Contents:
Prameya 1: Maggalacaranam, The disciplic succession, Madhvacarya's Nine
Philosophical Truths, Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead
Prameya 2: The Supreme Personality of Godhead Is Known By Study of the
Vedas
Prameya 3: The Material World
Is Real
Prameya 4: The Jivas (Living
Entities) Are Different From Lord
Visnu
Prameya 5: The Jivas (Living Entities) Are By Nature the Servants of the
Supreme Personality of Godhead
Prameya 6: In Both Conditioned and Liberated States, the jivas Are
Situated in Higher and Lower Statuses
Prameya 7: Liberation Does Not Mean an Impersonal Merging,But the
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Prameya 8: Pure Devotional Service Grants Liberation
Prameya 9: Direct Perception, Logic and Vedic Revelation Are Three
Sources of Actual Knowledge
New finds take archaeologists closer to
Krishna
Published on Mar 14 2014 01:11 PM | Posted by Bhama Devi
Ravi | Hinduism in the News | 4,060 views
The conch and the Sudarshana Chakra are unmistakable. Although the
figures do not match popular images of Krishna sporting a peacock feather,
archaeologists are convinced that the coins are of Krishna, revered as an
avatar of Vishnu.
"These square coins, dating back to 180
BC, with Krishna on one side and
Balram on the other, were unearthed
recently in Al Khanoun in Afghanistan
and are the earliest proof that Krishna
was venerated as a god, and that the worship had spread beyond the
Mathura region," says T K V Rajan, archaeologist and founder-director,
Indian Science Monitor, who is holding a five-day exhibition, In search of
Lord Krishna,' in the city from Saturday.

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Holi Festival: Heralding the Colors of Spring
Published on Mar 13 2014 11:24 AM | Posted by Radha Pukan | Hindu
Festivals | 1,313 views
Every Indian has distinct childhood memories
of Holi. Showers of colorful powder, getting
doused by colorful water from ‘pichkaris’ and
the resounding greetings of ‘Holi Hai’.
Marking the end of the cold winter and
welcoming the advent of vibrant spring.
Indians celebrate this delightful festival of colors everywhere. Holi usually
falls on the day after Purnima or full moon in early March every year.
There are bursts of different hues all around as people throw ‘gulal’ with
great laughter and glee. This unique festival was celebrated from pagan days
to usher in good harvests and pay homage to the fertility of the land. There
was also an association with legends from the Hindu Puranas, ancient
histories of previous ages.
Sri Shiva Sahasranama from the Linga
Purana in Sanskrit (PDF)
May 08 2014 09:59 AM The Sri Shiva Sahasranama from the Linga
Purana in Sanskrit in PDF format.
Aditya Hridayam in Sanskrit with English
Translation (PDF)
May 08 2014 09:54 AM The Aditya Hridayam in Sanskrit with English
Translation in PDF format.

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Devi Sukta and Devi Aparadha Kshama
Stotra in Sanskrit with English
Transliteration (PDF)
May 08 2014 09:50 AM The Devi Sukta and Devi Aparadha Kshama
Stotra in Sanskrit with English Transliteration in PDF format. These are
recited after completing chanting of Durga Shaptashati (Devi Mahatmya).
Sri Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) in
Sanskrit with English Transliteration (PDF)
May 08 2014 09:43 AM The Sri Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) in
Sanskrit with English Transliteration in PDF format. This is originally from
the Markandeya Purana.
SarasMaha wati Sahasranama in Sanskrit
with English Transliteration (PDF)
May 08 2014 09:36 AM The Maha Saraswati Sahasranama in Sanskrit
with English Transliteration in PDF format.
2. Hobbies, in abundance, a wide
choice!
Thanks to Sri R P for forwarding.
Why not make a start with 'Origami' ?

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Seshadri
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 11:08 PM, Ramachandran Padmanabhan <
p.ramachandran.1939@gmail.com> wrote:
Inexpensive Hobbies
> By Jennifer
Derrick<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/author/jennifer/>,
> .<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2012/01/30/109065_67-free-
and-inexpensive-hobbies.html#comments>
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and-inexpensive-
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65_67-free-and-inexpensive-hobbies.html#>
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> [image: sand collection]<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/wp-
content/uploads/2012/01/sand-collection.jpg>
> *We often think of hobbies as expensive, and some are.* If you want to
> raise horses, collect antique cars, take up drag racing, or own your own
> plane to indulge your passion for flying, you’re going to pay a lot of
> money. However, there are plenty of hobbies available that are free or
> inexpensive. With almost any hobby, there are ways to make it less
>
expensive<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2011/12/12/108386_11
-ways-to-get-into-an-expensive-hobby-without-busting-the-budget.html>.
> You can shop the used market, borrow or rent supplies, or trade supplies
> with other hobbyists.

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Don’t make the mistake of thinking that, just because you are on a tight
budget (or don’t want to spend a lot of money), you
> can’t have any hobbies. Here are some ideas for inexpensive
hobbies:Reading There are a lot of places that you can get reading material
on the cheap if not for free. Use the library, shop used book stores and sales,
hit thrift stores and yard sales, and read free eBooks.
> Metal Detecting Who doesn’t have the fantasy of stumbling across hidden
treasure? You can buy a metal detector for under $100 (less if you buy
used) and search for those
treasure<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2010/12/08/106802_trea
sure-hunting-strange-ways-to-make-money.html>in your spare time.
Anything you find can be sold or recycled for money.
> Arts/Crafting Crafting can get expensive, but if you create something
unique or useful, you can sell it to recoup your costs
<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2009/07/30/104908_is-crafting-
a-good-way-to-make-money.html>.
> Some ideas:
> - Knitting
> - Embroidery
> - Cross sttich
> - Decoupage
> - Jewelry making
> - Painting
> - Scrapbooking
> - Latch hooking
> - Sculpting
> - Drawing

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> Crocheting
> - Wreath making (inexpensive especially if you use natural, seasonal
> materials)
> - Quilting
> - Pottery (Rent a wheel, got to a facility where you can rent time on
> a wheel, or buy used)
> - Paper mache
> - Beading
> - Stamping
> Look for sources of less expensive supplies (clearance sales, wholesalers,
> trades, online stores) and try to use leftovers from one project in future
> projects to cut your costs. When you’re just starting out, buy the cheapest
> materials you can get so you don’t waste money on your “learner”
projects.
> You can also find instructional books at the library and free/low cost
> classes at craft stores or community schools.
> Writing
> Whether it’s poetry, fiction, or just journaling, writing is basically
> free. You don’t have to write to publish if you don’t want to. If you find
> enough enjoyment in the process, you can do it just for yourself.
> Puzzles/Board Games/Cards
> These things can keep you busy for a while for little cost:
> - Jigsaw puzzles
> - Cards (Get a copy of Hoyle’s Rules of Games for endless game ideas.)
> - Board games
> - Crossword puzzles
> - Sudoku
> - Word search puzzles

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Card games (using a game-specific deck like UNO or Rook)
Chess,Backgammon, Checkers (often available as a 3-in-1 game set)
- Dice games (Get a copy of Hoyle’s Rules of Games for endless game
> ideas.)
> - Find-the-items-in-the-picture puzzles
> - Free logic, word, and picture puzzles
online<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2007/11/20/101903_free-
online-puzzles-where-to-get-your-daily-dose.html>
> Gardening
> It doesn’t matter if you rent or buy<http://onecentatatime.com/should-i-
buy-or-should-i-rent-a-calculated-approach/>,
> this is a hobby that can be adjusted to either situation. Seeds are
> inexpensive. If you start with a small patch of land if you own, or a
> simple container garden if you rent, you won’t have to invest much
money in
> fertilizer, soil, or water, either. If you can follow the frugal
> gardening 10
Commandments<http://www.frugalgardening.com/gardening-ten-
commandments.html>,
> this often thought of expensive hobby can be anything but. Even better, if
> you’re successful, you’ll get your money back by eating your harvest.
> Photography
> When many people think of photography as a hobby, they think of huge
SLR
> cameras and professional editing software, or even a darkroom. But even
> small point and shoot digital cameras can give good results and
GIMP<http://www.gimp.org/>is a free, open source alternative to
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> and blogging lets you post your creations.
> Saving Money
> The ultimate inexpensive hobby is saving money. Finding new ways to cut
> costs and use things more wisely and differently can be a great way to
> spend time. Couponing <http://www.grocerycouponguide.com/> often
becomes
> a hobby for frugal people.
> Origami
> All you need is some paper and instructions, which are available online or
> in books you can get at the library. If you get good at it, you can then
> use your new found skills to leave an original
tip<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2007/02/21/101116_5-great-
ways-to-leave-a-tip.html>whenever you eat out.
> Walking/Hiking
> Both exercise and a hobby, walking has health benefits as well as being a
> way to pass some time. Go to a national
park<http://www.nationalparksblog.com/>,
> local state park, nature trail, beach, or hiking trail for a change of
> scenery. Walking with friends is a great way to spend time together it’s a
> great wau to explore those places both near and far that you have always
> wanted to see.
> Bird Watching
> There is something serene and relaxing about watching birds go about
their
> business. All you need to start bird watching as a hobby is an inexpensive
> pair of binoculars, some paper to write down what you see, and a book
> (obtained from the library or used book store) to identify your finds. Put
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> Insect/Butterfly Watching
> See number 11. The idea is the same and this is one that the kids may
find
> a lot more enjoyable than bird watching if you want to include them in
the
> hobby.
> Collecting
> Pick something you like and collect it. Maybe you like rocks, bottle caps,
sea
> glass<http://www.nationalparksblog.com/sea-glass-beach-fort-bragg-
california/>,
> small figurines, stuffed animals, trading cards, or even sand. Sure, some
> collections can get expensive if you chase rare items or antiques, but a
> simple collection can be amassed for little or no money, and you can have
a
> great time putting it together.
> Free Online Games
> If you like video games but find them too expensive, try some free online
> offerings. There are a wide variety to choose from and you can play
against
> people from all over the world.
> Playing Music
> Beginner versions of most instruments can be found used and group
classes
> are usually inexpensive. With the wealth of resources available online
> today, you can probably even teach yourself.
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> library, or software and online resources. You can also learn a lot by
> watching the subtitles on DVD’s.
> Volunteering
> Whatever skills or time you have can be put to use in the service of
> others. Find something you like to do and then find an organization that
> can use you.
> Astronomy
> Buy a used or a kids’ telescope and a star map and you’re all set. Go
> somewhere where there is little light pollution and see what you can find.
> Meditation/Yoga
> A quiet room and maybe a mat is all you need. Yoga DVD’s are available
to
> rent or borrow from libraries and there are many workouts online.
> Baking/Cooking
> This has the advantage of cutting your eating out budget, too.
> Blogging
> Start a blog for free online and blog about whatever interests you. If you
> get enough traffic, you can run some ads and make a little money.
> Listening to Music
> You don’t have to buy CD’s to enjoy music. YouTube and Pandora are
great
> places to discover new artists. Amazon and iTunes usually have a free song
> of the day and may run deep discounts on albums and other songs. And,
> there’s always the radio.
> Museums/Zoos/Aquariums
> If your area has a lot of museums, you can make a hobby out of visiting
> them often. If they’re government funded, they’re probably free and you
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> do this hobby in any new city you visit.
> TV
> We sometimes give TV a bad
rap<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2012/01/17/108885_20-
ways-to-break-your-tv-habit-and-save-a-fortune.html>,
> but for many people it’s a hobby and not a source of wasting time. They
> love watching their favorite actors and seeing what’s new.
> Cartooning
> If you have a sense of humor and can draw, start creating cartoons.
> Watching Movies
> You don’t have to go to the theater. An inexpensive Netflix subscription
> can provide you with more than you’ll ever watch. Or, you can borrow
DVD’s
> form some libraries.
> Become an Expert
> Many people have a topic that they are passionate about. Maybe it’s a
> sport, a celebrity or otherwise famous person, a historical period, space
> travel, gardening, or military history. Whatever passion you have, spend
> your time learning all you can about it. Before you know it, you’ll be an
> expert.
> Kite Flying
> A department store kite costs a few dollars and can be fun on windy days.
> Computer Programming/Website Design
> There are plenty of free tutorials available online and in library books.
> There are many free and open source tools available, too.
> Juggling
> Get three balls and use an online tutorial to teach you how.
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> You probably have tons of old photos lying around. Spend time identifying
> the people and places and writing the information on the back so you’ll
> always know why these photos were important.
> Flower Arranging
> You can use inexpensive silk flowers instead of real blooms to practice
> your arrangements. They’re reusable so you can try them in all kinds of
> different arrangements.
> Sports
> Swimming is inexpensive if you have a community pool or a YMCA nearby.
> Tennis only requires a racket and some balls available at Wal-Mart.
> Community courts are usually free. Basketball can be played at home on
your
> own driveway with a goal purchased used or from Wal-Mart, or you can
play
> on community courts. The same goes for soccer and baseball.
> .Art from Scavenged Materials
> I recently saw someone make a giant Lite-Brite out of old water bottles
> and a piece of wood. Another person made a large grasshopper out of old
> garden hose. If you’re creative and can make things from the discards of
> others, there’s your hobby.
> Dancing
> Group instruction in most forms of dance is relatively inexpensive. Or you
> can just watch videos and model what you see in your own home. You’ll
get
> your exercise, if nothing else.
> Camping
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> used. Camping can allow you to travel and spend time with loved ones for
a
> fraction of a the cost of a “real” vacation.
> Whittling
> All you need is a knife and a block of wood to create whatever you
imagine.
> Genealogy
> Online resources abound to help you in your search for your family
> history. Librarians and other family members can also help you.
> Running
> While running just to run can be a hobby unto itself, it gets more fun if
> you enter races. Local 5K’s, marathons, triathlons, and half marathons
have
> reasonable entry fees and you usually get a lot of fun and camaraderie for
> your money. You can either race to win or just for the fun of entering.
> Animation
> You can either hand-draw your animations in a “flip book” style, or use
> free, open source computer software like Blender to create computer
> animations.
> Singing
> You can sing in the privacy of your own home or, if you have talent, sing
> in a church choir, perform the national anthem at local sporting events,
or
> go to local karaoke nights. But if you feel like your singing could use
> some improvement so you can actual perform somewhere besides a
karaoke bar
> or your shower, you can always take lessons on singing for beginners.
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> You can make clothes, bags, or other household items, or sew “artsy”
> projects. Scavenge fabric from old clothes or clearance racks and buy your
> machine used or get a hand-me-down from a family member. Even a
new,
> entry-level machine is relatively inexpensive.
> Woodworking
> You don’t have to build complicated projects. Simple shelves, birdhouses,
> and other small projects can be a good way to start and can be built from
> left over materials.
> Plant/Flower Identification
> Take nature hikes and identify the plants and flowers that you see using
> books borrowed from the library.
> Coloring (Seriously)
> Coloring books and crayons are cheap and it’s a great stress reliever and
> something you can do with the kids.
> Fantasy Sports
> Join a fantasy sports league and build your teams, track stats, and have
> fun all season.
> Community theater
> If you have the acting bug, visit your local theater and see if you can
> audition for any roles.
> Home Movies
> Many cell phones and digital cameras have video capability, or you could
> pop for an inexpensive video camera. Document your family life, vacations,
> or pets and edit the movies in a program like iMovie.
> Calligraphy
> You can get the special pens at the craft store and practice using online
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> money doing wedding and party invitations for friends and family.
> Legos
> Don’t get the specialized sets ($$$), but instead opt for the big box of
> bricks and your own imagination.
> People Watching
> Go where there is activity and just see what people do. Human behavior is
> really strange sometimes.
> Part-Time Work
> Some people find a job that they love, but which does not pay enough to
> make a full time living, to be a good hobby. If you hate your day job, do
> what you like to do on a part time basis.
> Darts
> A board and darts can usually be found cheap at yard sales or thrift
> stores. Just be sure to set up somewhere where you don’t mind dart holes
in
> the wall.
> Magic
> Simple tricks can be learned from books or online tutorials and most use
> household items.
> Candle Making
> Supplies are surprisingly cheap at craft stores and you can make your
own
> shapes and scents.
> Public Speaking
> Practice at home with family, or join Toastmaster International for a
> small fee to practice with others.
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> If you can learn to do this well, you can make some side money doing
cakes
> for friends and family.
> Take Classes
> Some people make a hobby out of just taking classes through their local
> community college or library system. Usually inexpensive, you can take a
> class every term in whatever interests you at the time.
> Learn Sign Language
> You can learn the basics from books and online tutorials.
> Take up Parkour
> Sometimes hobbies don’t cost a lot of money to do, but can end up
costing
> a lot of money if you aren’t careful when you are doing them.
Parkour<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkour>is a good example of this. Go
for it if it’s something you think you would
> enjoy — just don’t hurt yourself or do anything illegal.
> Planking
> There are some strange hobbies that take off for unknown reasons.
Planking<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planking_%28fad%29>is one of these.
Again, don’t do anything illegal or get hurt.
> Geocaching or Letterboxing
> If you already have a GPS capbable device, you can get into geocaching for
> little money. If not, try letterboxing which is much the same but uses old
> school supplies like a compass and paper. You’ll defintely get to know some
> out of the way places even in areas that you thought you knew well.
> Storm Chasing
> Please, don’t get killed. Seriously.
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> If storm chasing isn’t your thing, you can still follow the weather with
> your own wind gauge, thermometer and barometer. Learn about clouds,
storms,
> and get better at reading changing weather patterns.
> Graphic Design
> If painting with actual paint’s not your thing, you can try graphic
> design. There are a lot of free software programs available online.
> Hobbies are limited by your imagination. For more ideas, visit your local
> community college or look at some community bulletin boards to see what
> kinds of activities are being taught or offered. You’ll likely find that
> many of these offerings are free or low cost and may become your next
> hobby. Just be sure that you don’t get so involved in the hobby that is
> ends up being a cause of
unemployment<http://www.20sfinances.com/2012/01/03/cause-of-
unemployment/>— or if you do love it so much, make sure that you take
the steps to make
> your hobby a money
earner<http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2006/03/08/10459_want-
to-make-extra-money-look-at-your-hobby.html
3.Holi Festival
Holi
What is Holi?
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Holi (also called Holaka or Phagwa) is an
annual festival celebrated on the day after
the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna
(early March). It celebrates spring,
commemorates various events in Hindu
mythology and is time of disregarding social norms and indulging in general
merrymaking. Holi is probably the least religious of Hinduholidays. During
Holi, Hindus attend a public bonfire, spray friends and family with colored
powders and water, and generally go a bit wildin the streets.
 Also see: Diwali in Hinduism and Symbols of Hinduism
The central ritual of Holi is the throwing and applying of colored water and
powders on friends and family, which gives the holiday its common name
"Festival of Colors." This ritual is said to be based on the above story
of Krishna and Radha as well as on Krishna's playful splashing of the
maids with water, but most of all it celebrates the coming of spring with all
its beautiful colors and vibrant life.
History and Meaning of Holi
Celebrated all over India since ancient times, Holi's precise form and
purpose display great variety. Originally, Holi was an agricultural festival
celebrating the arrival of spring.
This aspect still plays a significant part in the festival in the form of
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the gloom of winter and rejoice in the colors
and liveliness of spring.
Holi also commemorates various events in
Hindu mythology, but for most Hindus it
provides a temporary opportunity for Hindus
to disregard social norms, indulge in
merrymaking and generally "let loose."
 See Hinduism main page
 See Hinduism beliefs
 See Hinduism facts
The legend commemorated by the festival of Holi involves an evil king
named Hiranyakashipu. He forbade his son Prahlad from worshipping
Vishnu, but Radhu continued to do offer prayers to the god. Getting angry
with his son, Hiranyakashipu challenged Prahlad to sit on a pyre with his
wicked aunt Holika who was believed to be immune to fire. (In an alternate
version, Holika put herself and Prahlad on the fire on orders from her
brother.)
Prahlad accepted the challenge and prayed to Vishnu to keep him safe.
When the fire started, everyone watched in amazement as Holika was burnt
to death, while Prahlad survived without a scar to show for it. The burning
of Holika is celebrated as Holi. According to some accounts, Holika begged
Prahlad for forgiveness before her demise, and he decreed that she would be
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 See Hindu belief of cows and the bindi and namaste
 See Hindu belief in the swastika symbol and the aum symbol and
the lotus symbol
An alternative account of the basis of the holiday is
associated with a legend involving Lord Shiva, one of
the major Hindu gods. Shiva is known for his
meditative nature and his many hours spent in solitude
and deep meditation. Madana, the God of love, decided
to test his resolve and appeared to Shiva in the form of
a beautiful nymph. But Shiva recognized Madana and
became very angry. In a fit of rage he shot fire out of
his third eye and reduced her to ashes. This is
sometimes given as the basis of Holi's bonfire.
(See Hindu beliefs)
The festival of Holi is also associated with the enduring
love between Lord Krishna (an incarnation of Vishnu)
and Radha, and Krishna in general. According to
legend, the young Krishna complained to his mother Yashoda about why
Radha was so fair and he so dark. Yashoda advised him to apply colour on
Radha's face and see how her complexion would change. Because of this
associated with Krishna, Holi is extended over a longer period in Vrindavan
and Mathura, two cities with which Krishna is closely affiliated. (See Hindu
history)
'Celebration of
Spring by Krishna
and Rama'
18th cent.
painting
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Krishna's followers everywhere find special meaning in the joyous festival, as
general frivolity is considered to be in imitation of Krishna's play with
the gopis (wives and daughters of cowherds).
Holi Rituals and Customs
Holi is spread out over two days (it used to be five,
and in some places it is longer). The
entire holiday is associated with a loosening of
social restrictions normally associated with caste,
sex, status and age. Holi thus bridges social gaps
and brings people together: employees
and employers, men and women, rich and poor,
young and old. Holi is also characterized by the loosening of social
norms governing polite behavior and the resulting general atmosphere of
licentious merrymaking and ribald language and behavior. A common saying
heard during Holi is bura na mano, Holi hai ("don't feel offended, it's Holi").
On the evening of the first day of Holi, a public bonfire is held,
commemorating the burning of Holika. Traditionally, Hindu boys spend the
weeks prior to Holi combing the neighborhood for any waste wood they can
find for the bonfire. The fire is lit sometime between 10 PM and midnight
(at the rising of the moon), not generally in an orderly fashion. Everyone
gathers in the street for the event, and the air rings with shouts, catcalls,
curses and general mayhem. .
In Bengal, Holi features the Dolayatra (Swing Festival), in which images of
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swinging them. In the meantime, women dance around and sing special
songs as men spray colored water at them.
4. Asthama natural remedies
Wed May 7, 2014 10:02 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"premji hotmail" p_b40001
Here are the top 10 home remedies for asthma.
1. Ginger Ginger is a well-known natural treatment for various ailments
including asthma. Researchers have found that it can help reduce airway
inflammation and inhibit airway contraction. Plus, studies indicate that it
has compounds that may enhance the muscle relaxant effects of certain
asthma drugs. Mix equal quantities of ginger juice, pomegranate juice and
honey. Consume one tablespoon of this mixture two or three times a day.
Alternatively, you can mix one teaspoon of ground ginger in one and a half
cups of water and take one tablespoon of this mixture at bedtime. Cut one
inch of ginger into small pieces and add it to a pot of boiling water. Let it
steep for five minutes, allow it to cool down and then drink it. To detoxify
your lungs, prepare a fenugreek decoction by boiling one tablespoon of
fenugreek seeds in a cup of water and mixing one teaspoon each of ginger
juice and honey in it. Drink this solution every morning and evening. You
can also eat raw ginger mixed with salt.
2. Mustard Oil -When having an asthma attack, massaging with mustard
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Heat some mustard oil with a little camphor and gently massage it into the
chest and upper back. Do this several times a day until the symptoms
subside
.3. Figs -The nutritional properties of figs promote respiratory health and
help drain phlegm and alleviate breathing difficulties. Wash three dried figs
and soak them in a cup of water overnight. In the morning, eat the soaked
figs and drink the fig water on an empty stomach. Continue this home
treatment for a couple of months. This method helps the nutrients quickly
enter your bloodstream and provide relief from asthma symptoms.
4. Garlic -The following garlic remedies will clear congestion in your lungs,
giving you quick relief from asthma symptoms. Boil 10 to 15 cloves of garlic
in one-half cup of milk. Drink this once a day. You can also make garlic tea
by adding three to four cloves of garlic to a pot of hot water and letting it
steep for five minutes. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then drink
it.
5. Coffee -The caffeine in regular coffee can help control asthma attacks
because it acts as a bronchodilator. Hot coffee also will relax and clear the
airways to help you to breathe easier. The stronger the coffee, the better
the result. But try not to drink more than three cups of black coffee in a
day. If you do not like coffee, you can opt for a cup of hot black tea. Do not
use caffeine as a regular treatment though
.6. Eucalyptus Oil- Pure eucalyptus oil is an effective treatment for asthma
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Research indicates that it has a chemical called eucalyptol which can help
break up mucus. Just put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a paper towel
and keep it by your head when sleeping so that you breathe in the
aroma.You can also put two to three drops of eucalyptus oil in a pot of
boiling water and breathe in the steam. Try to take deep breaths for faster
results
.7. Honey -Honey is one of the oldest natural cures for asthma. The alcohol
and ethereal oils in honey help reduce asthma symptoms. Just inhaling the
smell of honey produces positive results for some people. You can also mix
one teaspoon of honey into a glass of hot water and drink it slowly about
three times a day. Before going to bed, swallow one teaspoon of honey with
one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. This will help remove phlegm from
your throat and allow you to sleep better.
8. Onions-Onions have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce
constriction of the airways when suffering from asthma. Also, the sulfur
content in onions helps decrease inflammation in the lungs.Simply eat raw
onions to clear your air passage ways for better breathing. If you cannot
bear the taste of raw onions, try eating cooked onions.
9. Lemon-People with asthma often have low levels of vitamin C. Lemons
are rich in this vitamins and antioxidants that can help reduce asthma
symptoms. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a glass of water and add
some sugar according to your taste. Drink this regularly to reduce asthma
attacks. Oranges, papayas, blueberries and strawberries are also rich in
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10. Salmon (Fish) Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon will help your lungs react
better to irritants that cause asthma symptoms. It can also reduce airway
narrowing and inflammation. Along with salmon, you can eat other fishes
such as cod, sardines, mackerel and tuna. If raw salmon is not readily
available, you can try salmon oil. The next time you suffer from an asthma
attack, try these natural treatments. When followed in a proper manner,
you’ll breathe easier and get relief from other symptoms of asthma.
Resources:http://www.top10homeremedies.com/home-remedies/home-
remedies-for-
asthma.html/3www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18432287www.sciencedaily.
com/releases/2013/05/130519145647.htmwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubme
dhealth/PMH0010864/
With Regards and Best Wishes Premji Bhanushali
5 Names of Lord Krishna, Mythological
names
Abhijeet
Anish
Banbihari
Banke
Bankebihari
Bankim
Banwari
Brijesh
Damodar
Darsh
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Gadin
Ghanshyam
Girdhari
Girivar
Gopal
Gopesh
Govind
Harekrishna
Haresh
Harihar
Jagmohan
Jaspal
Kanaiya
Kanha
Kannan
Kanu
Keshav
Kishan
Kishore
Krishna
Madhav
Madhusudan
Makhesh
Manhar
Manmohan
Mohnish
Mukund
Muralidhar
Murari
Naggar

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Nathan
Natwar
Nandan
Nandakishore
Radhesh
Rasbihari
Rasesh
Rasmaru
Rukminesh
Saket
Sanwariya
Satyanarayan
Shrihari
Shrikanta
Shrikrishna
Shyamsundar
Siddhanta
Please support Indian Hindu names, make a small donation.
Tirthayaad
Vanamalin
Vansidhar
Vasumat
Vasupati
Vatsapal
Vedamohan
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Vibhumat
Vihari
Vitaharya
Vrajalal
Vrajesh
Vrajkishore
Vrajmohan
Vrajraj
Vrisa
Yadav
Yadavendra
Yadunandan
Yadunath
Yaduraj
Yaduvir
Yajnarup
Also see 108 Names of Lord Krishna, Shri Krishna Ashtottara
Shatanaamavali
6. Lord Lakshmi
Names of Goddess Lakshmi, Mythological names
Aditi
Ahladajanani
Amrutha
Anagha
Ashoka

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Bhaskari
Bhuvaneshwari
Bilvanilaya
Buddhi
Chanda
Chandrarupa
Chandrasahodari
Chandravadana
Chaturbhuja
Daridriya Dhwamsini
Daridriyanashini
Deepa
Deepta
Deetya
Devi
Dhanadhanyaki
Dhanya
Harini
Harivallabhi
Hemamalini
Hiranmayi
Hiranyaprakai
Hymavathy
Indira
Indusheetala
Jaya
Kamakshi
Kamala
Kamalasambhava
Kantha

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Karuna
Lakashokavinashini
Lakshmi
Lokamatri
Mahalakshmi
Navadurga
NityaPushta
Padmahasta
Padmakshya
Padmamaladhara
Padmamukhi
Padmanabhapriya
Padmapriya
Padmasundari
Padmini
Padmodbhava
Paramatmika
Prabha
Prakruti
Prasadabhimukhi
Prasannakshi
Pushti
Ramaa
Sanghavi
Sanvi
Samudratanaya
Sarvapadravanivarini
Satya

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Shiva
Shivakari
Shraddha
Shubha
Shubhaprada
Shuchi
Siddhi
Straina Soumya
Sudha
Swaha
Udaranga
Vachi
Varalakshmi
Vararoha
Vasudha
Vasudharini
Vasundhara
Vasuprada
Vibha
Vibhuti
Vidya
Vikruti
Vimala
Vishnupatni
Vishnuvakshah
Vishwajanani
Yashaswini
Also see 108 Names of Goddess Lakshmi, Shri Lakshmi Ashtottara
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7.Godess Parvati
Names of Goddess Parvati/ Durga, Mythological names
Amba
Ambika
Anika
Annada
Annika
Aryahi
Baruni
Bhagavati
Bhargavi
Chandika
Dakshayani
Deveshi
Durga
Ekaa
Ishana
Ishani
Ishi
Jyotsna
Kirati
Kuja
Kumari
Nandana
Nandi
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Patala
Pinga
Pingla
Pragalbha
Rima
Rudra
Sadabhuja
Sadhana
Sadhika
Sanatani
Sarvagjna
Sasthi
Satviki
Saumyaa
Shambhavi
Sharada
Sharanya
Sharvani
Shatakshi
Shibani
Shivakanta
Shrividya
Shuddhi
Shulini
Shyama
Shyamala
Siddhama
Sinhayana
Srirudra
Stuti

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Subhadra
Surasa
Sureshi
Tanisi
Tarita
Toshani
Tripura
Triputa
Tvarita
Vajra
Vamika
Varalika
Varuni
Vasana
Vidya
Vishalakshi
Yadavi
Also see 108 Names of Goddess Durga, Shri Durga Ashtottara
Shatanaamavali
8.Godess Saraswathi
Names of Goddess Saraswati, Mythological names
Bani
Bharathi
Gayathri
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Hamsini
Ira
Kadambari
Mahasweta
Medha
Pavaki
Prajna
Saradha
Shardambha
Vani
Vagishwari
Veenavani
Vidya, Vidhya
Also see 108 Names of Goddess Saraswati, Shri Saraswati Ashtottara
Shatanaamavali
9.Lord Vishnu
Names of Lord Vishnu, Mythological names
Adisesh
Adinath
Ajitesh
Akshaj
Bhudhav
Bhuvanesh

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Chakradev
Chakradhar
Chhatrabhuj
Eha
Eka
Ekana
Evyavan
Hemang
Hiranya
Hrishikesh
Ijay
Indivar
Inesh
Ish
Jagannath
Jaipal
Janardan
Jina
Kumud
Kunda
Liladhar
Lohitaksh
Loknath
Madhuban
Mahakram
Mahatru
Mahendra
Namdev
Narayan
Narottam

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Nityanta
Padmesh
Parmesh
Pitambar
Pramodan
Purshottam
Rakshan
Ram
Ratnabhu
Ratnanidhi
Samarendra
Samarendu
Samarjit
Satindra
Shridhar
Shrinath
Shripad
Shripal
Shripati
Shriram
Shriranga
Shrivatsa
Shriyans
Sourish
Taran
Tirthankar
Trilokesh
Trinabh

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Uchadev
Udarathi
Uddiran
Upendra
Utpalaksh
Vaikhan
Varadraj
Varish
Vatsin
Vedatman
Vidhu
Vikramin
Viksar
Vikunth
Virochan
Vishatan
Vishnahpu
Vishnu
Vishodhan
Vishvadhar
Vishvahetu
Vishvanabh
Vitthal
Yajnadhar
Yajnesh
Yamahil
Also see 108 Names of Lord Vishnu, Shri Vishnu Ashtottara Shatanaamavali

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10.Naisimisaranya
Antiquities of Shri Jagannath: Amazing Findings
Published on May 08 2014 09:02 AM | Posted by Sasanka
Sekhar Panda | Articles on Hinduism | 946 view
The massive earthern mound contain cut stone blocks, round Amalaka in
four pieces, broken Neel chakra in stone, which once adorned the temple
top and other sculptures of historical importance. These antiquities were
unearthed from the mound by Trilochan Bhoi, a villager of Kondh origin,
almost single handed over a period of one year. Bhoi mentioned to me
during my visit on 29th June 2004 that three handless stone icons of
Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra were recovered from the mound and
are presently kept in an adjoining hut for worship. This discovery confirms
the theory of construction of the oldest temple for the holy trinity by the
Somavamsi king Yayatikeshari ninth century A.D. as mentioned in Madala
Panji, the temple chronicle of Puri
Jagannath temple.
It may be relevant to mention that this
author in one of his earlier visits to this
temple site in 1985 had discovered a big
stone slab engraved with "Astadala-
Padma" design, besides stone amalaka and
other temple sculptures scattered all around. He had also come across a
huge stone block with the image of "Anant Sayana Vishnu". This ancient
sculptures since been shifted to a place on the right bank of river Tel, a
tributary of Mahanadi. It seems, many other sculptures like the doorjamb

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with vase folige motif, Gajalaksmi and Nabagraha panel etc. were shifted
from this site to a neighbouring village Deulgudi about seventy years back.
This is an extremely potential site which calls for a planned excavation by
the State Archaeology.
With the discovery of this anthropoid forms of Jagannath, Balabhadra and
Subhadra cast in stone, intriguing questions may be asked about the origin
of Jagannath cult and present wooden form of holy trinity worshipped in
the Jagannath temple of Puri. For the first time we get the anthropoid
form of Jagannath sculpted in two panels on the walls of the famous 13th
century Sun temple at Konark. In these panels, Balabhadra is shown as a
Shivalinga and Subhadra has been depicted as Mahishamardini Durga. In
one of these two stone panels, presently kept in the National Museum
Jagannath is flanked by Durga on his right, whereas in the stone panel on
the temple walls of Konark, he is flanked by Durga on his left.
Positioning of Holy Trinity is not so relevant but depiction of Siva linga,
anthropoid form of Jagannath and Durga depicted in both panels of Konark
conclusively prove that during the reign of the Ganga king Narasimhadeva I
(circa 1238-1264 A.D.) builder of Sun temple, the three images of Holy
Trinity were not worshipped in the present form. In the Pancharatra
philosophy, Balabhadra Samkarsana is identified with Siva. Bramhapuran
(23-132) states that Rudra is known as Halayudha. Scholars like Eschmann,
Kulke and Tripathi have further suggested that Balabhadra could have been
worshipped as Ekapada Bhairava in the remote past, since Ekapada
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The portion of the image below waist is shaped like a tree-trunk or a pillar.
Such an uniconical figure of Ekpada Bhairava could be seen as rock-cut
figure on the monolithic rock in a hillock called Bhairo Pahad situated about
5 kms to the south of Titlagarh town in the upper Mahanadi valley, dated
to eigth century A.D.
Legend has it that king Indradyumna of Malava had a dream wherein he
saw Purusottama Narasimha being worshipped in a form, over whose head
snake Sesa had spread his hood. This was indicative of the association of the
divine snake Ananta Sesanaga with Purusottama Narasimha. Bhagawata
Purana (v.25.2.3) has identified Balabhadra as Ananta - Samkarsana
Balabhadra, who has been elevated to the status of elder brother of
Purusottama.
Anncharlott Eschmann, Hermann Kulke and Gaya Charan Tripathi are of
the view that the uniconical figure represented in Konark was taken over
from the Saiva model of Ekapada Bhairava, the Ugra aspect of Siva. They
have further assumed that the Jagannath figure developed from the
identification of a tribal deity represented as Narasimha in the form of
a wooden post or pillar. In fact, Narasimha came out of a pillar to kill the
demon Hiranyakasipu. In the upper Mahanadi valley a temple was built by
queen-mother Vasata of the Panduvamsa some time in the 8th century A.D.
at Sripura, the capital city of Kosala for worship of Purusottama Narasimha.
Anantasayana Visnu image has been carved on the door-lintel of the
entrance to the sanctum of this temple, which is known as Laksmana
temple at present.
Goddess Subhadra has been identified with goddess Khambesvari ( the
Goddess of the Pillar or Post) whose worship was prevalent in the upper

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Mahanadi valley in the 5th-6th century A.D. as recorded in the Teresingha
copper-plate charter of king Tusthikara, discovered from the Teresingha
village in Kalahandi district in 1947.
Goddess Subhadra is worshipped in the Bhubaneswari mantra in the
Jagannath temple at Puri. It is pertinent to note in this context that
goddess Samlei, enshrined in the temple at Sambalpur is also worshipped in
the same Bhubaneswari mantra. The uniconic form of goddess Samlei like
the present anthropoid form of Subhadra seems to be identical. Is Samlei a
corrupt form of the name Somalai or Samalei, a deity of the tribal origin,
initially worshipped by the tribals and later absorbed into the Hindu fold by
the Somavamsis, who were ruling over Orissa from the upper Mahanadi
valley first from Suvarnapura and then from Yayati Nagara in around 9th-
11th century A.D. Another fact comes to mind that goddess Bhagabati
Panchambari Bhadrambika was enshrined at Pattana Suvarnapura (present
Sonepur town) during the rule of the Somavamsi king Mahasivagupta
Yayati-II Chandihara (Ruling Period: Circa 1024-1060 A.D). Is goddess
Bhadrambika converted into Subhadra?
The concept of Harihara worship can also be found in the upper Mahanadi
valley as early as the 8th century A.D. when the twin temples of
Gandharadi were built by the Bhanja king Ranabhanja of Khinjlimandala,
one dedicated to Nilamadhava Visnu and the other to Siddhesvara Siva.
Most probably during the time of Yayati II the Somavamsi king,
Panchambari Bhadrambika was also worshipped along-with Visnu and Siva
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But if we take into
account the recent discovery of the stone images of Jagannath, Balabhadra
and Subhadra in the uniconic anthropoid forms then the sculptural findings
from this Tentelkhunti mound allure us to date the sculptures of this site to
the early Somavamsi period and probably to the reign of Yayati-I (Circa
885-925 A.D) . In that case it can be surmised that in these forms the
Jagannath triad were worshipped in the upper Mahanadi valley in the 9th
century A.D.
Like the anthropoid forms of the Jagannath triad, Daksina Kalika in the
similar form and also made of stone has been discovered from the same
mound. In the Mahanirvana Tantra, Jagannath has been identified with
Daksina Kalika. ( Tara Saksyat Sulapani Subhadra Bhuvanesvari / Niladrou
tu Jagannatha Saksyat Daksina Kalika // ).
A stone Chakra (Nilachakra) found in this site is also of much significance. A
huge stone- block with Visnu Anantasayana is also found here. The earliest
Visnu Anantasayana panel is found fitted to the door-lintel of the entrance
to the sanction of the Laksmana temple at Sirpur, which is dated to the
8th century A.D. The Visnu Anantasayana panels are found widely in the
upper Mahanadi valley of Orissa in places like Kusang, Ranipur Jharial,
Kagaon, Sonepur, Vaidyanath and Charda, all in the undivided Balangir
district, which was the seat of a civilization during the early Somavamsi
period in the 9th-10th century A.D.
Traditional account credits Yayati-I with the construction of an earlier
temple of Purusottama at Puri. In that case, he might have installed the
stone image of the uniconic anthropoid form symbolising Lord Jagannath in
the temple at Puri, which he had already done earlier at Tentelkhunti, the
site under discussion, situated in his original home land Daksina Kosala.

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Then during the time of Yayati-II this anthropoid form of Jagannath might
have been worshipped alongwith Sivalinga, symbolising Siva and Durga
symbolising Sakti, upto the time of the Ganga king Anangabhimadeva III
and also during the reign of his son Narasimha-I, the builder of the Sun
temple at Konark.
Now the question arises, when were the three images made in the present
uniconic anthropoid forms? In this context, learned scholar late Dr.
Satyanarayan Rajaguru's view assumes significance. According to him, the
anthropoid features of the stone images in the temple at Puri were not
made of wood upto the rule of Narsimhadeva-I (circa 1238-1264 A.D.).
They were worshipped in the similar forms as depicted in both the stone
panels from Konark, when Baladeva - Ekanamsa - Krisna trinity were
installed and worshipped by Chandrikadevi, the widow sister of Ganga king
Narsimhadeva-I in the sanctum of the Ananta Vasudeva temple built on the
bank of Vindu Sarovara at Bhubanesvar.
It is a known fact in history that during the reign of the Ganga king
Anangabhimadeva - III (circa 1211-1238 A.D.), the century old Ganga -
Kalachuri war ended in favour of the Gangas, as a result of which the
Sonepur-Sambalpur region was annexed to the Ganga empire. This victory
could be achieved due to the generous gesture of Anangabhimadeva-III, who
gave his daughter Chandrikadevi in marriage to a Kalachuri prince
Paramardideva. This Paramardideva became the General of the royal Ganga
army during the reign of Narasimhadeva- I, the son and successor of
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Thereafter the Gangas
of Utkal-Kalinga joined hands with the Kalachuris of Tummana-Ratanpur
(Chhattisgarh) in fighting against the Muslim forces of north-eastern India.
Learned historians like late Prof. N.K. Sahu, Prof. J.K. Sahu and Prof. P.K.
Mishra are of the view that Narasimha Deva-I (circa 1238-1264 A.D.) was
powerful enough to engage himself in a war with the Muslim ruler of
Lakhnauti in Bengal, who was defeated by him. Dr. Satyanarayan Rajaguru
is of opinion that Narasimhadeva-I was victorious due to the great valour of
the tribals (Savaras) who then formed a large section of his army, and
therefore, to appease them the king might have installed such
anthropomorphized figures of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra in a
Hindu temple.
But the recent discovery of not only Jagannath, but all the three deities of
the Jagannath triad in a temple ruins belonging to the 9th century A.D.
leads us to believe that the Holy Trinity of Puri were being worshipped in
the anthropoid forms, (with only the handless torso and having the face)
right from the ninth century A.D. in the ancient Daksina Kosala region,
which was predominantly inhabited by the Savaras. Such an image of Lord
Jagannath was also simultaneously installed by king Yayati-I at Puri.
The Muslim rulers of Lakhnauti in Bengal were constantly at war with the
Ganga kings of Utkala even after the reign of Narasimhadeva-I and during
the time of Bhanudeva-III (Reigning Period : circa 1352-1378 A.D.) Sultan
Firuz Shah Tughlaq of Bengal attacked Baranasi Kataka and defeated the
Ganga king in war. The Muslim invader destroyed the temple of Lord
Purusottama built by Anangabhimadeva-III at Baranasi Kataka (present
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It is quite possible that
due to this destruction, the stone images of the Jagannath triad as depicted
in the stone panel of the Konark temple were taken away to some unknown
place in Sonepur (Sunapura) region and later were again installed in the
temple at Puri. Following the tribal traditions, all three images were made
of wood perhaps convienorce of shifting as and when required in case of
such attacks. The construction of a temple by the Somavamsi king Yayati
for the worship of the Great Lord (Jagannath) has found mention in the
temple chronicle Madala Panji (Prachi Edition, p.6). Since we find the
mention of Jagannath in the introductory verse, ( Pranipatya Jagannatham
Sarvajina-vararchitam / Sarva Buddhamayam Siddhi Vyapinom
Gaganopamam // ) and four other verses of the text Jnyanasiddhi by
Indrabhuti, the king of Sambala (present Sambalpur) who was ruling some
time in the 8th century A.D., the origin and antiquity of Jagannath should
be traced to the Sambalpur - Sonepur region.
The Bhagavata cult of Vaisnavism held its sway in the upper Mahanadi
valley, right from the time of the Nala king Skandavarman (Reigning
Period : Circa 480-515 A.D.) who was ruling the present undivided
Koraput-Kalahandi region of Orissa and the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh
state. As soon from his Podagad Stone Inscription he installed a foot-print
(Padamula) of Visnu. The occurrence of Vasudeva in the epigraphic record of
the Nala king testifies the prevalence of Vasudeva cult in the Nala domain
and its amalgamation with Visnu in the Vaisnava philosophy. Dr. C.B. Patel
has rightly pointed out that 'Vasudeva Krishna cult which is resplendent in
Indian sacred literature was a very popular creed since the ages. In the
Mahabharata he is described as an invincible fighter god, a guide and
philosopher. Skandavarman, a valiant warrior of his age was a worshipper
of Vasudeva, who appears to have been inspired by his personality.'

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In this record, Vishnu (Hari) has been called Vijayo Jeta which epithet find
mention in Verse- 16 of the Visnu Sahasranama.
The Nala were replaced by the Sarabhapuriyas in the upper Mahanadi valley
some time in the 6th century A.D. In the upper Mahanadi valley of Orissa,
strong royal patronage was given to the Bhagavata cult of Vaisnavism by
the Sarabhapuriya kings, who ruled this part of the present Orissa around
5th-6th century A.D. All the rulers of the Sarabhapuriya dynasty were
devout worshippers of Visnu. Learned scholar Dr. S.P. Tiwari is of opinion
that they were the followers of the Pancharatra system of the Bhagavata
cult, which accepted Krisna Vasudeva as the supreme deity. Like the Gupta
kings, they designated themselves as Parama Bhagavatas. The Gupta
emblem of Garuda flanked by Samkha and Chakra is found embossed on
the repousse gold coins of kings like Prasannamatra, Mahendraditya and
Kramaditya of this dynasty. Similarly, the standing figure of the Vaisnavite
goddess Laksmi, flanked by two elephants was the royal emblem of the
Sarabhapuriya kings, as this emblem is found in the seals attached to the
rings of their royal charters.
Vaisnavism flourished in full swing during the reign of the Panduvamsi kings
of Sripura, succeeded the Sarabhapuriyas in the upper Mahanadi valley
sometime in the second half of the 6th century A.D. Queen Vasata, the
mother of the Panduvamsi king Mahasivagupta Balarjuna was a great
devotee of Lord Purusottama Narasimha. In the upper Mahanadi valley
brick temple tradition in the same pattern of the Bhitargaon brick temple
of the Gupta period was popularised during the Panduvamsi rule in the
7th- 8th century A.D. Queen Regent Vasata built a brick temple for
worshipping Lord Purusottama Narasimha in the capital city of Sripura,
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This temple is built in bricks although the gateway of the Garbhagriha is
made of stone, on which Dasavataras and Krishnalila themes are carved. A
Bhogasayana - murti, which is also called the Anantasayana Visnu is carved
on the Dvaralalatavimba of this gateway. This type of image of
Anantasayana Visnu is also found carved on the Dvaralatavimba of the
Garbhagriha doorway of the Rajivalochana Visnu temple at Rajim. Sirpur
and Rajim, both places are situated in the Raipur district of the present day
Chhattisgarh. When the Panduvamsi rulers left Sripura, their capital city
due to the menace of the Kalachuris of Dahala sometime in the first half of
the 9th century A.D., they migrated down- stream of Mahanadi to the
area around Balangir- Sonepur-Bargarh-Jharsuguda-Sambalpur region of
Orissa and subsequently established themselves as Somavamsis at
Suvarnapura, the present Sonepur town on the right bank of river
Mahanadi around 850 A.D.
The Somavamsi king Mahabhavagupta Janmejaya (850-885 A.D.) through
his Sonepur copper-plate charter donated a village named Gettaikela
situated in the Luputura Khanda of Kosaladesa in his 17th Regnal Year to
the illustrious Kamalavana Merchants' Association situated in Suvarnapura,
which in turn bestowed the same village to two temples, one of Lord Kesava
and the other of Lord Aditya for charity, oblation and offerings as well as
for repair of both the temples.
Mahabhavagupta Janmejaya Svabhavatunga's son and successor
Mahasivagupta Yajati has been been compared with the divine Visnu who
killed the epic Chaidya or Shishupala in the Rajasuya Yajna performed by
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The Gopalpur plates of the 10th Regnal Year of the Somavamsi king
Mahabhavagupta I Janmejaya records the grant of a village "Jollamura-
grama" of Lupattora-Khanda to Bhatta Sadharana, who instead of keeping
the village, made over the same for the maintainance of a temple, built by
him at Suvarnapura, enshrining god Jalasayana Narayana Bhattaraka. The
text of this grant concludes with the Vaisnava Mantra: Om Namo
Bhagavate Vasudevaya
The Gond tribals, who are predominantly inhabiting central India
(Gondwanaland), stretching from Orissa to Maharastra, worship two major
gods called Bad Deo (Dev) and Jangha Deo (Dev). Are they Bad Devata or
Balabhadra and Lord Jagannath ? If so, then the tribal origin of these two
gods can be established.
In the context of historical findings and inscriptions one could safely infer
that from the days of Nala Kings of Koraput-Kalahandi rigion (said to be
the descendents of Nishada king Nala of Nala-Damayanti epic fame) i.e.
4th-5th century A.D. till the advent of Somavamsis, upper Mahanadi valley
has witnessed a rare churning of the tribal cults of Ekapada Bhairava,
Khambeshwari, Maheshwari, Bhubaneshwari and above all Narasimha,
Purushottama, Tantrik God Jagannath of Vajrayana. This amalgamation
has crystalised on the cult of Jagannath, literally the Lord of universe. Thus
we would see that the period from the 5th to the 9th-10th A.D. was epoch
making when the concept of Holy Triad evolved absorbing the tribal and
non-tribal religious beliefs leading to harmony and peaceful coexistence.
Author's Name: Sasanka Sekhar Panda

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