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Durga, (Sanskrit: the Inaccessible) in Hinduism, a principal form of the Goddess, also known as Devi and Shakti. According to legend, Durga was created for the slaying of the buffalo demon Mahisasur by Bramha, Vishnu, Mahesh (Shiv), and the lesser gods, who were otherwise powerless overcome him. Embodying their collective energy (shakti), she is both derivative from the male divinities and the true source of their inner power. She is also greater than any of them. Born full...y grown and beautiful, Durga presents a fierce menacing form to her enemies. She is usually depicted riding a lion and with 8 or 10 arms, each holding the special weapon of one of the gods, who gave them to her for her battle against the buffalo demon. Durga-puja, held annually in her honour, is one of the great festivals of northeastern India. Hope you all like today's topic. Please let me know your reviews on that, we are also welcoming people who wants to discuss something else. See more

How Ganesh Jee Got Only One Tusk Once Parashuraam Jee came to Kailaash Parvat to visit Shiv Jee. Shiv Jee was sleeping so Ganesh Jee stopped him from going inside. A fight between them ensued at this. Ganesh Jee caught him with his trunk and hit him on the ground. This left him unconscious for some time. When he came into senses he threw his Pharasaa (axe) at Ganesh Jee. Ganesh Jee immediately recognized it as his father's weapon (his father gave it to Parashuraam), and recei...ved it with all his humility on his one tusk. This broke his one tusk and left with one tusk only. That is why he is also called as Ekdant or Ekdanshtra - means who has only one tusk. There is another story about his one tusk. A different legend narrates that when Ganesh Jee was asked to write down the epic of Mahaabhaarat, dictated to him by its author, sage Vyaas, taking into note the enormity and significance of the task, he realized the inadequacy of any ordinary 'pen' to undertake the task. So he broke one of his own tusks and made a pen out of it. The lesson offered here is that no sacrifice is big enough in the pursuit of knowledge. In the same reference, it is also said that as he was writing Mahaabhaarat, his pen broke, and he broke his one tusk to continue writing. An ancient Sanskrit drama titled "Shishupaal Vadh", presents a different version. Here it is mentioned that Ganesh Jee was deprived of his tusk by the arrogant Raavan, who removed it forcefully in order to make ivory earrings for the beautiful women of Lanka. There are lots of other stories as well about his one tusk. Please let me know if you like these kinds of stories and more to know about some Hindu Mythology. Just message me your question and i will get back to you ASAP.

Hey Friends, Just to remind, that this coming Sunday (Sep 8th 2019) is the second Sunday of the month and Mandir will open from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Program Schedule as follows::... Sandhya & Puja: 10:30 am Ganapati Specific Recitals & Aarti in Marathi: 11:30 am Pushpanjali & Visarjan: 11:45 am Bhajans (For 15 minutes only): 12:00 Noon Bhog Stuti, Aarti & Shanti Path: 12:15 pm President’s & Priest’s Announcements: 12:30 pm Preeti Bhoj: 1:00 pm Mandir Hosting: There is a great opportunity for everyone that anyone who wants to host the puja can do it. The following dates are available to host 13 October 2019 10 November 2019 8 December 2019 12 January 2020 9 February 2020 If you want to host the Mandir and do the puja of your choice in any of the above month, pls message me and I will get back to you.

Why is Shiva called Tripurari ? Siva was the destroyer of the Asuras, Tripuras. He destroyed the Tripuras or the three cities of the Asuras which were built of gold, silver and iron by Maya. The Asuras oppressed all theists, being protected by the three cities. Siva is called Tripurari because He destroyed the Asuras, Tripuras, and the cities, Tripuras. If you find this article interesting please let me know to share more of these kind of knowledge. You can also let me know i...f you are interested in knowing some other mythological stories and stuff, we will discuss on that. Thanks for your love n support