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Idols of Kartikeya and Virabhadra Madurai’s towering temples are feats of the imagination, filled with deities and demons draped in jewellery, armed with weapons, and often, bearing more limbs than usual. Photo: Ayan Ghosh (via Nat Geo Traveller India)
Virabhadra by Arumuga Manivelu
“The Seven Mothers with Virabhadra and Ganesa”, 8th century,
Uttar Pradesh, India,
Buff Sandstone, 53 x 20 in. (50,8 x 134.6 cm.)
Christie’s
Sri Virabhadra on Tower (Gopuram) of Meenakshi Amman Temple V Gopalan wrote : To isolate this one sculpture from d rest took quite sometime for me! There are 100s of such sculptures on four sides of the Gopuram. Imagine the concentration and coordination required to sculpt this Gopuram! (via Twitter: V Gopalan)
Veerabhadra, an Incarnation of Shiva Temples Of Bharat wrote : Veerabhadra, The Warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, born from a lock of his hair. Veerbhadra is the most important figure and considered most destructive person and Emissary of Lord Shiva. He is highly dangerous figure for fight in Rudra groups. (via Twitter: Temples Of Bharat)
Lord Shiva is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. He is known as the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu trinity, which includ
Exploring the 19 Avatars of Lord Shiva: A Journey Through Divinity
Lord Shiva is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. He is known as the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu trinity, which includes Brahma (the creator) and Vishnu (the preserver). Shiva symbolizes the ultimate reality, the source of creation, and the force of destruction that paves the way for renewal and regeneration.
Avatars are divine incarnations or manifestations of a deity on Earth. In Hindu mythology, avatars serve various purposes, such as restoring balance, protecting righteousness, and guiding humanity. They embody divine qualities and often descend to fulfill specific missions or assist in cosmic duties.
Lord Shiva destroys the sacrifice of Daksha
Lord Shiva destroys the sacrifice of Daksha
Before reciting, this Skanda Purana, which is the very means of conquest, one should offer respectful obeisances unto the Personality of Godhead, Vasudeva, unto Nara-narayana Rishi, the supermost human being, and unto mother Sarasvati, the goddess of learning. Shrila Vyasadeva said, “At the forest of Naimisha, great sages, headed by Shaunaka Rishi, were engaged in a prolonged series of…
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Di Virabhadrasana II Virabhadra was born from Shiva’s howling grief from the death of his beloved. Strength, resolve and resilience built through practice shines from the eyes. The body is the container, the shape is a just gesture. shooting for @ditaltyyoga #love #virabhadra (at Austinmer Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5V1zEiJi6k/?igshid=y309a8s6f5nk
