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Šri Durga

Šri Durga is the embodiment of šakti – Divine (female) energy. She is said to have the combined energies (in the form of weapons) of powerful deities such as Siva, Vishnu, Indra and others, making her a virtual powerhouse. It…
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Šri Pãrvati

The sanctum of Šri Pãrvati is installed against the rear wall of the Temple. She is referred to as the Mother of all creation and the Goddess of energy. Šri Šiva and Šri Pãrvati are considered as the universal parents…
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Šri Šiva

Šri Šiva as the Šiva Linga, without a human form, the most common way to depict Šri Šiva. Linga, meaning symbol, symbolizes Šri Šiva, just as smoke symbolizes the existence of fire. A Linga is commonly described as having three…
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Šri Mahã Lakshmi

Šri Mahã (great) Lakshmi, She is the counterpart or the šakti or female energy of Šri Vishnu. Šri Lakshmi is also portrayed as the personification of beauty and prosperity. She is the Goddess of Wealth, Who blesses us with everything…
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Šri Venkatešwara

Šri Šrinivasa, or Venkatešwara, is also Šri Vishnu or Nãrãyana, and like Šri Satyanãrãyana is in a standing posture. Šri Venkatešwara is believed to erase our sins and also bless us by granting boons. The usual blessing in the shrine…
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