The 32 forms of Ganapati
There are 32 forms of Ganesha. But we see hundreds of idols each year. Some idols have just two hands and some have as many as 16 hands. Ganpati Bappa wields weapons like a … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
BalKrishnalalji: Swaroop
BalKrishnalalji, more fondly addressed as Lalji or Laddoo Gopal manifests from Goloka, is born in Mathura and then travels to Gokul on the stormy night of Janmashtami.
We, human beings, dress up BalKrishnalalji with beautiful Shringar on this day. … Read more...
Krishna Leela
I am who I am. Complete on my own – Poorna Purushotham. I am Time. I am Space. And I am Eternity. I am Shunya. But I am Ananta too. I exist in a realm that is beyond your imagination. … Read more...
Shrinathji: Darshan
Shrinathji is a seven-year-old form of Krishna and the presiding deity of Vaishnavs who follow Pushti Marg. His other forms are known as Nidhi Swaroops. All these forms are housed in Havelis or our homes. It is believed that we … Read more...
Shrinathji’s Charan Chinha
If we look closely at Shrinathji’s Charan Chinha, the 16 symbols embedded on the soles of Shrinathji’s feet, we get several beautiful divine insights.
The Nine Chinha on Shrinathji’s right Charan
Starting from the heel, if we move in the … Read more...
Shrinathji’s Peethika
Shrinathji’s Peethika is a rectangular framework. The idol of Shrinathji is enclosed in an arch within this framework. The 9 symbols embedded against five basic elements are woven intricately in the background of this Peethika. Shrinathji stands at the base … Read more...
Shrinathji : Swaroop & Significance
Shrinathji’s Swaroop rivets the mind soothes the soul and arouses the bhaav of Ananda within us. Every small nuance of the Swaroop has a symbolic meaning. So we just need to interpret these meanings and apply them in our lives.… Read more...