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Which is the World’s oldest Tape Recorder? by Sri Kanchi Paramacharya Mahaswami
Once way back in 1940s/50s someone was conducting an interview with Kanchi Mahaperiyava. That gentleman recorded the interview in a Tape recorder.
@justRamvenkat @KanchiMatham

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1. #Margabandeeswar #Temple - located at #Virinchipuram, #Vellore dist. #TamilNadu
Sthala Vruksham: Palm Tree
Theertham: Simha, Sooli & Brahma Theertham
This is 1300 years old temple – the oldest & biggest #temple of #Vellore dist. @sattology
@harshasherni @Itishree001

2. #Sattology about this Temple: A 110 feet high, 7 stage, east facing RajaGopuram is the one that welcomes us first. Sri Adi Shankaracharya had done Beejakshara Pradhishta to Simha theertham. This temple is also known as ‘Baskara Kshetram’
@Tanvangi17 @almightykarthik

3. because Surya Bhagwan is said to worship Linga when its rays fall on it in the month of Panguni (March-April); The name of the place as Virinchipuram came from #Sattology that the #Temple was worshiped by Brahma, i.e., Virinchi; The #theertha of this Temple @onlyaravindh

4. is said to be produced by Gowri devi & so, this place is also known as #Gowripuram; #Vishnupuram & #Margabandheeswaram are also the other names of the place. This is the birth place of Sri Appayya Dikshithar (1520-1593), the greatest interpreter of
@pujari_anup @Nidhi7007

5. Advaitha Sidhantha after Adhi Sankara. His Margabandhu stotram on this Margabandheeswarar is for the protection of people while on journey. By reciting this one can have Mahadev with them as Marga-bandhu (protector during journey) along their journey. @Vaidyvoice @desi_thug1

Experiences with Periva - How I Became Devotee of Maha Periyava?
Source: https://t.co/we4knCcFdI
Author: Shri V.S. Krishnan
It was sometime in 1963. The queue that formed at Sri Sankara Matam at #Kanchi to get Prasad & blessing from His Holiness, @KanchiMatham @Maha_periyava_

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal was moving steadily. At the tail end of the queue, I too was standing, very impatiently. Now, you would ask me: “why this impatience?” In fact, I had not come here on my own accord. I came out of a compulsion.I was working in a #Calcutta

company, reporting to its Managing Partner, Sri S.V. Narasimhan. While granting me leave for going to my native place at #Thrissur, Narasimhan suggested that I break my journey at #Madras, visit #Kancheepuram & seek blessings from Acharya Swamigal. @KumarSarangapa1 @GunduHuDuGa

I was not enthusiastic to the idea because being very eager to see my near & dear ones after over three years I wanted to hurry home & also spend the full leave-time with my people & in my native place. However, I respected Narasimhan’s advice & reached Sri Kamakoti Matam at

Kancheepuram. Needless to say, only my body was there while my mind & heart were hovering around ‘my people & my native place’.
I stood there like a person eager to complete a formality & get over with it. While standing in the queue, I noticed @almightykarthik @Aravindh_partha

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#Tamilnadutemples
Aathi Kumbeshwara swamy #Temple - Mahadev Shiva is the main deity here. Aathi is primordial origin implies ancient. The Kumbeswarar is in Shiva Linga form which is a formless form - called aaru (formless)+uru (form)=aaruuru. @LostTemple7

The shape of lingam is of very special significance its in conical shaped lingam, This is unique in the world. The #Sattology derives the meaning of the shape & the name. The city name #Kumbakonam itself derived from the name of Mahadev - Kumba @Itishree001 @almightykarthik

& the slight angle of the Linga, hence the name "#Kumbakonam".
It is one of the 127 temples on the southern banks of river #Cauvery. It's mentioned as, 'Thirukkudamooku' in 'Thevaram',at present its called #Kumbakonam. It is a prime #Temple @Elf_of_Shiva_ @hathyogi31 @RajeAiyer

amidst many temples in #kumbakonam. The presiding Murti is 'Adhikumbheswara' & His consort is 'Mangalambika'. It is also one of the 64 saktibheta sthala.
The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Shaiva canonical work, the Tevaram, @KanchiMatham

written by Tamil sage poets known as the #Nayanmars & classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple complex covers an area of 30,181 sq ft & houses four Gopurams. The tallest is the Eastern Gopuram, with 11 stories & a height of 128 feet. The temple is approached @Jayalko1

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#Theerthamalai is Mahadev Shiva #Temple along with His consort Devi Vadivaambigai, located at #dharmapuri Dist, #TamilNadu . The name Theertha means holy water malai means hill in Tamil. (Hill with Holy Water). Theerthamalai is a village situated @sattology @Itishree001

about 16 km northeast of #Harur. This temple also called as Theerthagireeswar (Theertha+Giri+Eswar)
Temple is located at the top of a hillock about 1 km up the steep slope of the hillock, derives its name from five springs in the temple. Mahadev Shiva is main deity. @karthiklv

#Temple was built in the 7th century, having many contributions being made by the Chola & Pandya Kings. Several inscriptions can be found in Temple. There is a deep connection of this temple with #Ramayana. When Sri Ram killed Ravana – @hathyogi31 @eshers @rightwingchora

to nullify his Brahma Hatya Pataka Dosha on him he did Abhisheka to Mahadev Shiva. Unfortunately Sri Hanuman could not reach the temple on time with #Ganga water, Thus, Sri Rama shot an arrow on a hill stone creating the Rama Theertha & completed the Pooja. @almightykarthik

Rama Theertha is a tiny water fall spring about 9m high. The force will be same thru out the year even in hot summer, & no one could identify the source of the tiny water fall coming from hill stone.
Once Hanuman came to know the Pooja was completed, @LostTemple7 @Elf_of_Shiva_

To overcome with the pandemic & tough times, would like to share few important shlokas from VAK Magazine, Chilkur Balaji Mandir, Hyderabad.
Pls chant following shlokas 28 times whenever you get free time:

Om Hrushikeshaya Namah - For overcoming bad habits
Om Vashat Kaaraya Namah - For Success in Business, Interviews, Visa Interviews, Building Relationship
Om Sreemathe Namah - For Handsome Appearance & Wealth
Om Aksharaya Namah - For Education & better Financial strength.

Om Paramatmane Namah - For Self employed people, for Promotions & Success in games
Om Bhootabhavanaaya Namah - For better health
Om Putaatmane Namah - To remove mental stress & for mental peace
Om Sharmane Namah - For Job Satisfaction

Om Bhootaadaye Namah - To amend soured friendship or any personal relationship
Om Dhaatre Namah - For issueless couple
Om Vidhaatre Namah - Pregnant ladies to chant for healthy babies

Pls chant the below 108 times:
Om Stavistaya Namah - To keep Evil forces at bay
Om Pushkaraakshaaya Namah - For overcoming bad times
Om Naarasimha Vapushe Namah - In moments of distress & despair
Om Kshetragnaaya Namah - For aspirants of plots & own residence

RANI NAIKI DEVI AND THE BATTLE OF KASAHRADA

Mohammad Ghori, the young Ghurid Prince conquered Ghaznavids in Afghanistan in the year 1173 CE. He conducted some successful raids into the Indian territory, which even Mahmud Ghazni & the Persians couldn't do.

First&foremost,Ghori invaded states of Multan &Uch in India.After this he turned to southern states of Gujarat &Rajputana.Everybody knows this about Ghori,but what most pple r unaware of is the defeat he suffered at hands of Chalukyan Queen Naiki Devi in 1178 Battle of Kasahrada.

When he marched southwards, his first target was the prosperous fortified town of Anhilwara Patan.
It was the capital of Chalukyas(also known as Solankis of Gujarat) which was established by Vanraj of Chapotkata Dynasty in 8th century.

American historian Tertius Chandler states that it was the 10th largest city in the world at that time. The history of Chalukyas has been written by many historians, but the valour of the Great Queen Naiki Devi remains unsung.

Born to the Kadamba King Paramardin of Goa,Naiki Devi was well trained in sword fighting, horse riding, strategy & every other subject of Statesmanship. She was married to King Ajaypala of Gujarat who sat on throne in 1171CE. Unfortunately,the King died within 4 yrs of his rule.

Varahi Amman, Madurai, Tamilnadu

Vaarahi is one of the Saivite Shakti deities with the group of goddesses known as SAPTAMATAS.
They are: Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Vaarahi, Mahendri and Chamundi. 1/n

They are the Shakti (female) equivalents of their male counterparts. Vaarahi is the Shakti of Bhairavar who is one of the Amsam of Bhairavar.Created from the boar avatara of Vishnu, Vaarahi is often associated with Goddess Kamala (one of the Mahavidyas). 2/n

She is also called Dandini (Lady Commander of the forces of the Mother-Goddess, symbolizing the might of SriVidya). As Vaarahi ("hog-faced" or "the great consumer") she destroys evil forces that obstructs the devotees' progress, paralyses the enemies 3/n

and led the devotees ultimately to SriVidyas. She is also called Panchami). With Kurukalla, she is accorded the parental status to Sri-Chakra (Lalita Tripura-Sundari). While Kurukalla represents the full moon, Vaarahi represents the new-moon. 4/4

Jai Maa Varahi 🙏

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Srikanteshwara Temple,
#Nanjangud  #Karnatakatemples 🚩

Srikanteshwara Temple or
Nanjundeshwara Temple is a famous Shiva Temple located in Karnataka at the bank of river  Kapila. Temple is also called Varanasi of South. Nanjunda means one who has consumed poison.

Story is  related to the Samudra Mathanam when Paramashiva had to consume halahala.

Parashurama worshipped Mahadeva here to relieve himself from the curse of Mathru Hatya. While clearing the place to do poojas Parashurama's  axe hit the Shivalingam and it began bleeding, that

mark is still visible even today. Thus
it is also believed that Parashurama did Shiva Prathishta here

Sthala Puranam says that, once there was a demon named Keshi who disturbed the people in the area, after  getting blessing from Brahma Deva  and Mahavishnu. Mahadeva appeared

here and killed demon Keshi and blessed this place as Papa Vinashini. Whoever praying to Srikanteshwara or Nanjundeshwara, after bathing in the  Kabini River will be relieved from all sins.

Nanjundeshwaraya Namah
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In the last couple of days Russian propaganda has published a lot of content alleging that Poland staged provocations against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The content in question has employed narratives in use by the Kremlin in its influence activities against Poland. 1/6

Pattern no. 1
Articles posted to Russian websites pick up false accusations against the Poles. These include bogus claims that Poland sabotaged the construction site of the Russia-to-Germany gas link and carried out a direct attack on the pipeline. 2/6

Pattern no. 2
Some of the articles warn that the Kremlin may take retaliatory actions against Poland. Based on false accusations thrown by Russia, the Kremlin’s propaganda amplifies the calls by some journalists and contributors to embark on aggressive activities against PL. 3/6

Pattern no. 3
The Russian media outlets publish a lot of materials that mock the Polish Navy. The narratives that denigrate this component of the Polish Armed Forces are based on opinions and quotes by single Polish Internet users. 4/6

These information warfare efforts aim to:

- solidify false accusations made against Poland

- threaten the Polish society with a potential response by Russia

- weaken the morale of the Polish soldiers and undermine the image of the army 5/6

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