Šri Rãmã is the seventh avatãr (incarnation) of Šri Vishnu. Šri Rãmã, along with His consort Šri Sita, His beloved brother Sri Lakshmana and His ardent devotee, Šri Hanumãn, are also housed in one of the wall enclosures. Šri Rãma…
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Šri Rãghavendra Swãmy (1595-1671) was a respected 16th century saint and guru (spiritual teacher) who advocated Šri Madhvachãrya’s dualism philosophy. He attained jeeva samãdhi (voluntarily stopped His breathing in deep meditation) and physically entered Brindãvana (a specially constructed stone enclosure)…
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Worship of Šri Nãgendra Swãmy (in the form of the Lord of snakes) is a part of nature worship and is meant to give the message that each aspect of nature is crucial for the survival of the other. Imbalance…
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Šri Navagraha, the nine planets-seven of the solar system and two lunar nodes – are believed to influence and shape the lives of individuals as well as nations. Individuals also interact with the planets to accentuate or mitigate their influence….
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Šri Kãmãkshi in the black stone sanctum. She is another form of Šri Pãrvati. Here we see Her peaceful demeanor, standing on one foot and meditating at the center of a circle of fire. Her meditative state illustrates Her absolute…
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