K.Karthik Raja's Devotional Collections: 2023

Ketu

Moola Mantra: “Om shram shreem shroum sah ketave namah”

KETU

Moola Mantra: “Om shram shreem shroum sah ketave namah”

Ketu is the Lord of Descending. In Sanskrit, Ketu (Dhuma Ketu) means comet. It is also a shadowy planet and is depicted as the tail of a demon snake. In the images he is usually shown with a poke marked body, riding upon a vulture and holding a mace. Lord Ketu is the representation of karmic collections both good and bad, spirituality and supernatural influences. The gemstone of Ketu is Cat’s Eye.

Temple: Ketu Naganathaswamy Temple in Nagapattinam District of Tamilnadu is a famous Lord Ketu temple in India.

Rahu

Mool Mantra: “Om bhram bhreem bhroum sah rahave namah”

RAHU

Rahu

Moola Mantra: “Om bhram bhreem bhroum sah rahave namah”

Rahu is God of the Ascending / North lunar node. Rahu may be shown riding a black lion or as seated on a Sirhhasana (throne) or in a silver chariot drawn by eight horses. He may have two hands, the right hand carrying a woollen blanket and a book, the left hand being shown empty. If four hands are shown, they can carry sword, shield and lance, the fourth one being in Varada-mudra.

According to legend, during the Samudra manthan, the asura Rahu drank some of the divine nectar. But before the nectar could pass his throat, Mohini (the female avatar of Vishnu) cut off his head. The head, however, remained immortal and is called Rahu, while the rest of the body became Ketu. It is believed that this immortal head occasionally swallows the sun or the moon, causing eclipses. Then, the sun or moon passes through the opening at the neck, ending the eclipse.

In Hindu mythology, Lord Rahu is described as the head of a demonic snake that swallows the sun and moon, causing eclipses. Rahu is a shadowy planet and do not have any special day dedicated to him. He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body riding on a chariot drawn by eight black horses. When Rahu is affected one faces several miseries and obstacles in the way of success. The gemstone of Rahu is Gomedh or Honey Colored Hessonite.

Temple: Tirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple near Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu is one of the famous Lord Rahu temples in India.

Shani – Planet Saturn

Moola Mantra: “Om pram preem proum sah shanaischaraya namah”

Shani – Planet Saturn

Moola Mantra: “Om pram preem proum sah shanaischaraya namah”

Lord Shani is regarded as a troublesome god and is capable of breaking fortunes by his influence and position in the planetary system. Lord Shani is generally shown with four hands riding upon a chariot or a buffalo or a vulture. Shani is seen holding a sword, arrows and two daggers. Shani is the son of Surya. His Tattva or element is air, and his direction is west. He is Tamas in nature and represents learning the hard way, Career and Longevity.

Shani is actually a demi-god and is a son of Surya (the Hindu Sun God) and surya’s wife Chhaya. It is said that when he opened his eyes as a baby for the very first time, the sun went into an eclipse, which clearly denotes the impact of Shani on astrological charts (horoscope).

Saturn is often referred to as ‘dark planet’ and symbolizes longevity, misery and grief. The day of Saturn is Saturday and gemstone is Blue Sapphire. Kumbha rashi and Makara rashi in zodiac signs are ruled by Lord Shani or planet Saturn.

Temple: Shani Shingnapur Temple in Maharashtra and Thirunallar Darbaranyeswarar Temple in Tamilnadu are two famous Lord Shani Temples in India.

Shukra – Planet Venus

Moola Mantra: “Om dram dreem droum sah shukraya namah”

Shukra – Planet Venus

Moola Mantra: “Om dram dreem droum sah shukraya namah”

Lord Shukra, is the name the son of Bhrigu and Ushana, and preceptor of the Daityas, and the guru of the Asuras, identified with the planet Venus (with honorific, Shukracharya). Sukra is of whit complexion, middle aged and is generally shown with four hands riding upon a golden or silver chariot drawn by eight horses. He holds a stick, beads and a lotus and sometimes a bow and arrow. Shukra Dasha actually remains for twenty years in a person’s horoscope and this planet is believed to give more wealth, fortune and luxury living, if positioned well in one’s horoscope. Venus symbolizes love and passion. The day of Venus is Friday and gemstone is diamond. Vrishaba Rashi (Edavam) and Tula Rashi (Thulam) are ruled by Lord Shukra or planet Venus.

Temple: Kanjanoor Agneeswarar Temple near Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu is one famous Lord Shukra Temples in India.

Brihaspathi – Planet Jupiter (Guru)

Moola Mantra: “Om jhram jhreem jroum sah gurave namah”

Brihaspathi – Planet Jupiter (Guru)

Moola Mantra: “Om jhram jhreem jroum sah gurave namah”

Brihaspati also known as Brahmanaspati is the guru of Devas and is praised in many hymns of Rig Veda. He is of Sattva Guna and represents knowledge and teaching. He is often known simply as “Guru”. Brihaspati is described of yellow or golden color and holding a stick, a lotus and his beads. Jupiter symbolizes knowledge, love and spirituality. The planet rules the thighs, flesh, kidney, liver, fat and arterial system. The day of Jupiter is Thursday and gemstone is Sapphire. Dhanu Rashi and Meena Rashi are ruled by Brihaspati or planet Jupiter.

Temple: One of the famous Brihaspati Temples in India is the Alangudi Abathsahayeswarar Temple near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu.

Budha – Planet Mercury

Moola Mantra: “Om bram breem broum sah budhaya namah”

Budha – Planet Mercury

Moola Mantra: “Om bram breem broum sah budhaya namah”

Budha is the son of Chandra (the moon) with Tara (Taraka). He is generally represented with four hands, three of his hands holding a sword, a shield and a mace respectively while the fourth one is held in usual varada mudra. He rides a carpet or an eagle or a chariot drawn by lions. Mercury represents one’s intelligence and communication. He is also the god of merchandise and protector of merchants. The planet governs the nervous system. His color is green his day is Wednesday or ‘Budhwar’ and his gemstone is Emerald. Budha is the God of Mithuna Rashi and Kanya Rashi in Astrology.

Temple: Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple near a Sirkazhi in Tamilnadu is one of the main Lord Budha Temples in India.

Mangala – Planet Mars (Angaraka, Kuja)

Moola Mantra: “Om kram kreem kroum sah bhaumaya namah”

Mangala – Planet Mars (Angaraka, Kuja)

Mangala, also called Angaraka, is a ferocious god with four hands. He is considered to be the son of Prithvi or Bhumi, the Earth Goddess. He is of Tamas Guna in nature and represents Energetic action, confidence and ego. Mars is referred to as a ‘hot planet’ and protector of Dharma. He holds weapons in his two hands while the other two hands are held in abhaya and varada mudras. Mesha rashi (Medam) and Vrischika Rashi (Vrischigam) (Aries and Scorpio signs) are ruled by Mangala or planet Mars. He controls the muscular system of the body an also rules over nose, forehead and circulatory systems. His vehicle is Ram (a type of sheep) and his color is red. The day of Mangala or Mars is Tuesday and gemstone is coral.

Moola Mantra: “Om kram kreem kroum sah bhaumaya namah”

Temple: Pullirukkuvelur Vaitheeswaran Koil in near Sirkazhi in Tamilnadu is one of the famous temples of Mangala or Kujan.

Lord Chandra – The Moon God

Chandra is a lunar deity and is also known as Soma. The Moon represents the mind, feminine nature, beauty and happiness. Chandra has only a face and two hands but no body. He is shown holding white lotuses in his two hands. He is believed to ride his chariot across the sky every night, pulled by ten white horses or an antelope. He is also called ‘Nishadipati’ and ‘Kshuparaka’. Lord Chandra is also one of the Gods of Fertility. Chandra is the god of Karka rashi or cancer zodiac sign. The mental stability and well being of a person largely depends on the placement of the moon in his horoscope. As Soma he presides over ‘Somavar’ or Monday and gemstone is pearl.

Moola Mantra: “Om shram sreem shraum sah chandraya namah”

Temple: Thingaloor Kailasanathar Temple near Thanjavur in Tamilnadu is one of the main Lord Chandra Temples in India.

Lord Surya – The Sun God

Surya is the chief, the solar deity, one of the Adityas, son of Kashyapa and one of his wives Aditi, of Indra, or of Dyaus Pita. Lord Surya or the Sun God occupies the central place amongst the navagrahas facing the east. Also known as Ravi, Surya is the Lord of ‘Simha Rashi’ or Leo sign in Zodiac. Surya’s vahana is a chariot drawn by seven horses. The seven horses represent the seven colors of the white light and seven days of a week. He presides over ‘Raviwar’ or Sunday, his color is red and gemstone is ruby. The grain associated with the Sun is whole wheat and the number associated to the Surya is 1. The practice of doing Surya Namaskar is a good practice for a healthy life.

Mool Mantra: “Om hram hreem hroum sah suryaya namah”

Temple:

* Konark Sun Temple in Orissa

* Suryanar Kovil near Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu are two famous temples of Lord Surya.

அருள்மிகு காமாட்சி அம்மன் பெயர் விளக்கம்

‘க’ என்பது பிரம்மாவைக் குறிப்பதாகும். அந்த ‘க’வின் பத்தினியான சரஸ்வதியைக் குறிப்பது. ‘கா’ மேலும் படிக்க காமாட்சி என்றால் கருணை வடிவானவள். அன்பே வடிவானவள் என்று பொருள். தன்னை வணங்கும் அடியவர்களை தன் அன்பால் அரவணைப்பவள் காமாட்சி. 'காம' என்றால் 'ஆசை' (விருப்பம்), 'அட்சி' (ஆட்சி) என்றால் 'கண்' என்றும் 'ரட்சித்தல்' என்றும் 'ஆட்சி செய்தல்' என்றும் பொருள். குழந்தைகளாகிய நம்மீது அன்பைப் பொழியும் கண்களை உடைய தாய்தான் 'காமாட்சி' அருள்மிகு காமாட்சியின் கண்களுக்கு உள்ள விசேஷ சக்தி மிகவும் அலாதியானது. அளவிட முடியாதது. 'கா'வையும் 'மா'வையும் அட்சங்களாக (கண்களாக) கொண்டவள் எவளோ அவளே காமாட்சி எனப்படுகிறாள். 'க' என்பது பிரம்மாவைக் குறிப்பதாகும். அந்த 'க'வின் பத்தினியான சரஸ்வதியைக் குறிப்பது. 'கா' அவ்வாறே, 'மா' என்பது லட்சுமியைக் குறிப்பதாகும். 'மா' தவன் என்றால் லட்சுமியின் பதி என்பதாகும். இதன்படி பார்த்தால் 'கா' வான சரஸ்வதியையும், 'மா' வான லட்சுமியையும் தன் இரு கண்களாகக் கொண்ட காமாட்சி காருண்யத்தையும், கல்வியையும், செல்வத்தையும் வாரி வாரி மாரியாய் வழங்குபவள்.

64 ஸ்ரீ பைரவர் பற்றி வரலாறு - 64 names of Shri Bhairavar