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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098  Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Hey BG, Going back to the original question, although I'm not exactly sure what the ? is. I think it's whatever diety you relate to or with. For instance, my husband is a Shiva devotee, however, he was born on Tuesday which is Hanuman day, so he is also close to Hanuman...it's also why he is the body builder that he is. Hanuman removes all obstacles and evil from your life. Did you know the story about how he moved that entire mountain? Or the story in Sri Lanka, when Sita was kidnapped from Ram, Hanuman went to Sri Lanka and retrieved her. There are some little islands connecting India to Sri Lanka, that were the stepping stones for Hanuman when he saved Sita. There's a cools story about this, I just gave you the gist of it. I think it's 75% correct,  I was born on Sunday, therefore I am very close to Balaji, Vishnu. Saturday is also considered Balaji day as well. My very first experience with the Hindu temple was with Balaji, so it made perfect sense for me. Most Yogi's are Shiva devotees because Shiva is the Master of Yoga. Shiva taught Parvarti Yoga as well. I'm sure there are some really nice intelligent explanations of this, but this is my simple version of what I know. Actually, I relate to all the dieties at different times of the week and the year. It's not a one or the other kinda thing. They all have significant meanings in relation to my life and I worship them all. Most Hindu priest will tell you that the dieties represent God in different forms and are simply tools and guides to live by or worship. You haven't lived until you've been to the Shakti temple,  Edited by Cyndi 2006-02-20 9:29 AM | ||
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Cyndi - 2006-02-20 9:28 AM You haven't lived until you've been to the Shakti temple, Okay.... what goes on in the Shakti temple? | |||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Bay Guy - 2006-02-20 9:33 AM Well, my question might be stated more briefly by asking how Patanjali connects to Shiva, if at all. I've seen him carved in a pillar in a Vishnu temple. Who carved on a pillar in the Balaji temple, Patanjali or Shiva?? The Balaji temple that I visit has all the dieties carved into the temple, and some that I still haven't figured out yet. Just because Patanjali is a Shiva devotee, he probably has a relationship with Balaji too, like me, | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | GreenJello - 2006-02-20 9:47 AM Cyndi - 2006-02-20 9:28 AM You haven't lived until you've been to the Shakti temple, Okay.... what goes on in the Shakti temple? GJ, I can't talk to you about that...it's a personal experience, Edited by Cyndi 2006-02-20 10:06 AM | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | tourist - 2006-02-20 10:00 AM The Iyengar family also recently built a temple to Patanjali - the first ever, they say. It is in Bellur - birthplace of BKS. The amazing thing to me is that if you look at photos of it, it looks just as ancient as other temples in India. Instant antiquity! Tourist, All Hindu temples look ancient to me! I've only been to the American temples so far. A couple of years ago I met a S. Indian Photojournalist who produced a book on Andhra Pradesh. It is absolutely the most beautiful book I have ever had. There is one temple that I will visit first when I go to India. It's called the Tirumala Gopuram. It is the abode of Lord Venkateshwara, which is situated in Eastern Ghats. Both the Vimana over the sanctum sanctorum and the temple flag post are plated with gold. They say this temple is the second richest temple in the world. To get here you have to start at Alipiri, which is the starting point of the seven hills. The serpentine stairway takes the pilgrims to the top of the hills where the temple is situated. It is an absolutely incredible place. BTW, the Atlanta Hindu Temple was built as a replica of the Tirumala Gopuram temple...which I didn't know until much later when I made the connection. I can't wait to go temple hopping in India, Edited by Cyndi 2006-02-20 10:37 AM | ||
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Cyndi - 2006-02-20 10:04 AM GreenJello - 2006-02-20 9:47 AM Cyndi - 2006-02-20 9:28 AM You haven't lived until you've been to the Shakti temple, Okay.... what goes on in the Shakti temple? GJ, I can't talk to you about that...it's a personal experience, Fair enough. What would it take for a silly monkey like myself to be admitted to such a thing? | |||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 2479 Location: A Blue State | Cyndi - 2006-02-20 9:47 AM Bay Guy - 2006-02-20 9:33 AM Well, my question might be stated more briefly by asking how Patanjali connects to Shiva, if at all. I've seen him carved in a pillar in a Vishnu temple. Who carved on a pillar in the Balaji temple, Patanjali or Shiva?? The Balaji temple that I visit has all the dieties carved into the temple, and some that I still haven't figured out yet. Just because Patanjali is a Shiva devotee, he probably has a relationship with Balaji too, like me, Patanjali was carved on a pillar in a Vishnu temple. Siva, he's often there someplace in a Vishnu temple, stuffed away in a corner or something. The Lakshmi temple in Delhi has got about a dozen other deities as large statues, and in white stone. It's sort of shocking to go down south from there, since the deities are more likely to be in black. Lakshmi in Delhi: albaster, I think. Lakshmi in Chennai: obsidian, more or less. But anyway, back to the Shatki temple -- which deity? Durga, perhaps? | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Actually I don't think that's uncommon really BG to have various dieties in the Vishnu temple. Vishnu or Balaji is the like a Father, and a good friend. He is the sustainer. Speaking of temples....Sunday is MahaShivaratri. I won't be here on this forum, I will be at the Shiva temple singing Bhajans with my husband who was asked by the priest to lead the singing. Which means we shall be there all night long. Yes, Shakti = Durga, Kali, Parvarti, Laxmi, Saraswati and others...who are also there as well | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Hey BG, Maha Shivarathri is celebrated annually on the night before the second new moon of the year. During this time planetary alignment creates a natural upsurge of energies which provides an atmosphere conducive for meditation and spiritual growth. It is important on this day to remain awake from 6:00 pm until 6:00 am with the spine upright, this starts on Sunday and ends on Monday morning. It will certainly be an interesting time for sure. Last year was really intense. This year I can't wait to see what happens. Satyam is going to be singing Bhajans in the temple starting around 10:30 pm. We plan on staying as long as my spine will stay upright, | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Jai Shambu!!!!!!! Wake up Shiva!!! | ||
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