Ashtabharya – Shri Krishna and his eight queens
Lord Krishna married Rukmini, in response to her letter in which she requested him to kidnap her and save from Shishiupala. This incident is also known as Rukmini Haran.
Chintamani – Ashtavinayak – Lord Ganesha
Chintamani Chintamani is a form of Lord Ganesha. He is worshipped for unity, prosperity, learning and removing obstacles. Ashtavinayak is eight forms of Ganesha. All the eight temples of Ganesha are located in Maharashtra. All the idols of Ashtavinayak are self originated (swayambhu). Chintamani Temple of Theur is a Hindu temple located 22 km from
Bhishma Ekadashi
Today is Bhishma Ekadashi. This auspicious day is observed in the Magha Month or Magha Masam (January – February). It is observed mainly in South India, especially in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The popular belief is that the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram (thousand names dedicated to Lord Vishnu) was revealed to the Pandavas on this day
Varada Vinayak – Ashtavinayak temple of Lord Ganesha
Varada Vinayak Varada Vinayak temple is one among the Ashtavinayak temple, located in Madh village of Raigad district, Maharashtra. People visit this temple after visiting Balleshwar temple, and then proceed to the next temple which is Chintamani Temple, in Pune. The Ganesha idol of the temple is self originated (swayambhu). The idol is facing east