Who is the biggest bhakt of Shiva?

Kannappa was a staunch devotee of Shiva and is closely associated with Srikalahasteeswara Temple. He was a hunter and is believed to have plucked his eyes to offer to Srikalahasteeswara linga, the presiding deity of Srikalahasti Temple.

Is Ravana a Shiv Bhakt?

Dussehra is celebrated as the victory of good over evil, the defeat of Ravana at the hands of Rama. But in Sri Lanka Ravana is still idolised for being the Shiv Bhakt he was. And it is true that Ravana was a very devout shiv bhakt. Ravana is considered one of the most powerful beings to have been born on Earth.

Why do Shiva devotees and Vishnu devotees fight?

The devotees of Vishnu and Shiva felt an intense love towars their God. Devotees love their God so much, that at times they can’t accept differentiation or comparison of their God.

What are some of the legends associated with Lord Narayana?

Ancient scriptures are rich with legends recounting events related to Gods and Goddesses. A number of legends are associated with Lord Narayana too. One that is narrated often is related to Bhasmasura, an asura who was a devotee of Lord Shiva. Bhasmasura performed severe penance to win a boon.

What is the significance of chanting the Holy Name Narayana?

The Supreme Lord Vishnu (Narayana) is often depicted as standing or sitting on an ocean. Chanting the holy name Narayana is believed to reinforce the good and annihilate the vice. Narayana is also revered as Mukunda, which means God who gives mukti (Moksha) or freedom from that which is bad, like the material world.

Who is Lakshmi Narayana?

Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Narayana, hence Lakshmi Narayana refers to Lord Narayana when He is with Goddess Lakshmi. Their union is usually depicted as the Goddess being seated by Narayana’s feet who is resting under the celestial serpant Sesha’s hoods floating in Ksheer Sagar (the Ocean of Milk).

What is the meaning of the Sanskrit word ‘nara’?

The root word “nara” means man although it refers to water when associated with the Lord, as He is infinite like the ocean. In Sanskrit, water connotes ‘Naara’ and “Ayana’ means the resting place. The Supreme Lord Vishnu (Narayana) is often depicted as standing or sitting on an ocean.

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