When lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra on Sati’s corpse, causing her parts to spread all over the world. These parts are now known as Shakti Peethas and are important in Hinduism. The entire history of Shakti Peethas is mentioned in an earlier blog - History of Shakti Peethas Here's a list of all 51 […]
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About Kartik Swami The Kartik Swami temple, situated near Kanakchauri village along the Rudraprayag - Pokhari route in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, is accessible via a gentle 3-kilometer trek from Kanak Chauri village, leading visitors to the breathtaking beauty of the temple. Dedicated to Kartikeya, the elder son of Lord Shiva, the temple is believed to
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The tale behind Shakti peeth The tale of Shakti Peethas' origin revolves around a profound love story. Sati, the daughter of King Daksha and one of Brahma's manas Putra, desired to wed Lord Shiva. However, her father disapproved, viewing Lord Shiva as an Aghori rather than a deity. Despite her father's objections, Sati chose to
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Five esteemed locations in Uttarakhand, where five rivers converge into the River Alaknanda to ultimately give rise to the sacred River Ganges (known as Ganga in Hindi), are collectively referred to as Panch Prayag, meaning 'five confluences'. The River Ganges holds profound significance in Indian culture, revered as a deity bestowing life, and its waters
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Scattered throughout Uttarakhand are numerous temples devoted to various Hindu deities. In the Garhwal region of the state lie five revered shrines where Lord Shiva is venerated, collectively known as Panch Kedar (meaning 'five' in Hindi). These temples include Kedarnath, Madhmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpnath. Legends surrounding the origins of these sites vary. Still, according
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Jyotirlinga is a pilgrimage site for Hindu worshippers and is considered one of India's most sacred places. According to Shiv Puran, Lord Shiva formed these Jyotirlinga pillars. Some even believe that these pillars of light contain the Atma of Lord Shiva. There are 12 Jyotirlinga in total, spread across India. Each Jyotirlinga is believed to
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