Questions tagged [identification-request]
Use this tag for questions regarding story identification, verse identification from scriptures and image identification of Hindu God, goddesses and characters from Hindu mythology.
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Can we worship Alakshmi?
I have heard that Alakshmi was worshipped at once. That's actually interesting and my doubt was arised from that.
So, my question is, can we worship Alakshmi? If yes, Which scripture say that/there ...
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Can anyone find an english translation of this reference, Sangram puran skand.12, Khand-6?
I came across an article that gave this reference, but when I've searched it up, I've only seen the same source. Does anyone have an enligh translation of it, if it exists?
Apparently, it's been ...
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Is this a hoax or genuine? This claims to be a prediction of Muhammad from hindu scripture but I can't find it
I haven't been able to find the source, so would appreciate it if someone could reference this in hindu literature or prove that it's a hoax. Thanks.
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Is this sloka part of the Gajendra Moksha stotra in the Bhagavta Purana?
I came across a nice rendition of the Ganjendra Moksha stortam on YouTube but I'm not sure if it has been altered from the original.
soham vishva-srjam vishvam
avishvam vishva-vedasam
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Did any deities ever incarnate as demons and plants?
Everyone know that many deities took incarnation as humans, devas and sometimes animals. But, Did any deities incarnate as demons and plants?
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About combined Elephant and Bull
In Batu Caves, i saw first picture that head of elephant and bull are combined together.
Also, it's likely to be connection of Shiva and Vishnu. So my question is, do any scriptures mentions about it ...
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About Alakshmi's children
In this website, i have learned about children of Jyeshtha (Alakshmi), Rakta Jyeshtha/Manya and Vrisha. But Is any other info about them? Is this Vrisha Shiva's bull? (as i discussed here)
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Do any scriptures mention Vettakkorumakan?
I've recently learned about Vettakkorumakan, the son of Shiva and Parvati. (Also known as a form of Dharma Sastha.)
But, do any scriptures mention him? Possibly with alternative names?
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About this form of Lord Shiva
In the below picture, Shiva appears Ardhanarishvara-like form with five faces.
I want to know about this form of Lord Shiva. Is this form of Shiva and any stories/hymns of this form mentioned in ...
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Please help me identify the hymn being sung in this segment
https://youtu.be/ymoKnBGSFGM?feature=shared
From 18:27 to 22:46, there is a hymn being sung in what I'm told is the malkauns raga. I hear the phrases 'Niranjana Nirākāra', and 'Dukhha bandhana ...
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Where is this statement (or its equivalent) about God's existence found in Samkhya texts?
From Wikipedia:
Furthermore, there is no proof of the existence of God. He is not the object of perception, there exists no general proposition that can prove him by inference and the testimony of ...
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What is the story of Vishnu's incarnation Sisumara?
This chapter of Bhagavatha Purana mention about Vishnu's incarnation, Sisumara.
From Kṛttikā, another wife of Agni, came the son named Skanda, Kārttikeya, whose sons were headed by Viśākha. From the ...
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About Devi helps Vishnu during any of his avatars
In this chapter of Skanda Purana, Devi said to Bhima, that when Vishnu incarnates, Devi helps him at the time.
Whenever there is decline and decay of Dharma, Hari incarnates and at that time I assist ...
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Who are Siddha Lakshmi and Svapneshwari?
I recently heard about two goddesses called Siddha Lakshmi and Svapneshwari. But, who are these deities? Do any scriptures mention them?
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Did all Brahmin ancestors come through Kashmir , Gandhara or North West?
There are documents mentioning the migrations of the Brahmins. Does this mean all Brahmins came from the North? What about GSB saraswats? Are Gurjaras pancha dravida or pancha gauda?
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Like Sudarshana Chakra, do any other weapons have a form?
The Sudarshana Chakra is said to have a form somewhat:
Like the Sudharshana Chakra, do any other weapons also have an anthropomorphic form? What, if any, scriptures mention this?
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Did Vishnu become Trivikrama, other than during his Vamana avatar?
We know about Vishnu assumed the form of Trivikrama during his Vamana avatar. However, did Vishnu assumed this form other than it?
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Who are deities with Ayyappa Swamy?
In the below image, the two deities seen under Ayyappa.
Who are these deities? Is they are folk forms of any deities (like Ayyappa is folk form of Dharma Shasta)?
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Did Adi Shakti kill Kaitabha?
This chapter of Mahabharata mentions that Durga killed Kaitabha.
I bow to thee that art fond of battle! O Uma, Sakambhari, O thou that art white in hue, O thou that art black in hue, O thou that hast ...
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Who is the deity of middle direction?
The Astha Dikpalakas is guardian deities of eight directions? But, Who is the deity of middle direction?
Also, I saw Brahma in middle among them in some pictures of Vastu. But, Is Brahma actually a ...
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What is the story of Harihara?
I know Harihara is a combined form of Vishnu and Shiva, but Is any stories about this form described in any scriptures?
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Who are Vrisha and Bhringariti? Is any other mention about Chandikeshwara in scriptures?
In this chapter of Agni Purana, i knew about two deities, Vrisha and Bhringariti.
(The goddess) Umā and (Lords) Caṇḍeśa, Nandīśa, Mahākāla, Gaṇeśvara, Vṛṣa, Bhṛṅgariṭi and Skanda should be worshipped ...
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Can anybody state the origin of this verse?
While searching for a particular topic, I came across this verse.
शूद्रो वा यदि वाऽन्योऽपि चण्डालोऽपि जटाधरः । दीक्षितः शिवमन्त्रेण सभस्माङ्गः शिवो भवेत् ।।
Translation: Śūdras or any other person, ...
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Other Details about Shiva's these incarnations
In this chapter from Satarudra Samhita of Shiva Purana mentiones the Mahakala, Tara, Bala, Sodasha, Bhairava, Chinnamastaka, Dhumavan, Bagalamukha, Matanga and Kamala avatars of Lord Shiva.
I know ...
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What happened to Vamana?
I know about Vamana Avatara of Lord Vishnu. But, Is any scriptures mention about what happens to Vamana after he defeated Bali?
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What events will happen in past and future Kalpas and all Manus from current Kalpa are remain in all Kalpas?
I know we're currently live in Sveta Varaha Kalpa. I had confusion with Manus, if they remain in all Kalpas or any other diffrent Manus?
And, I know Sati was born in the past Pitru Kalpa. Like this, ...
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What other scriptures created by other Vyasas?
I know Krishna Dvaipayana (present Veda Vyasa) wrote Puranas, Mahabharata and also Valmiki (24th Vyasa) wrote Ramayana.
Like this, I want to know about other scriptures created by other previous ...
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Do any scriptures mention Lakshmi's 18 sons and Astha Lakshmi?
I know Lakshmi has 18 sons and that she took eight forms called Astha Lakshmi.
Do any scriptures mention them?
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Is any rebirths of humans mentioned in Mahabharata?
I know Devas and Asuras' reincarnations is mentioned in Mahabharata? But, Is any human being's reincarnation mentioned in the Mahabharata or it's appendix Harivamsha?
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What is the meaning of this sloka?
I heard the below shloka from my friend. The below shloka is:-
ॐ बन्धूक कुसुमाभासां पञ्चमुण्डाधिवासिनीं।
स्फुरच्चन्द्रकलारत्न मुकुटां मुण्डमालिनीं॥
त्रिनेत्रां रक्त वसनां पीनोन्नत घटस्तनीं।
पुस्तकं चा...
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Who is the goddess Kalavikarnika?
There seems to be a goddess with the name of Kalavikarnika. I can find a few mentions of her online, most of which recycle the same few facts over and over. There is a similar-sounding goddess in this ...
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This shloka is from which scripture?
Looking for scriptural reference for this shloka.:
आकाशस्याधिपो विष्णुरग्नेश्चैव महेश्वरी।
वायोः सूर्यः क्षितेरीशो जीवनस्य गणाधिपः।।
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This sloka is from which scripture? "आदित्यं गणनाथं..."
Looking for scriptural reference of shloka:
आदित्यं गणनाथं च देवी रुद्रं च केशवम्। पंच दैवत्यामि त्युक्तं सर्वकर्मसु पूजयेत॥
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Iconographic attributes of Devi Durga?
I use a translator, I speak Spanish.
Could someone please describe the attributes of the image you sent? Arms, Head, lion horse, the headdress on his head? Who are the ones that show up there? And if ...
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Has Krishna actually said this in Mahabharata ? (Gambling , Meat Eating , Alcohal drinking and adultery leads a person to destruction)
Has Krishna actually said this in Mahabharata ?
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How Vishnu created these rituals?
In this chapter of Brahmanda Purana says:-
24-29a. It was the lord who created all types of sacrifices and the necessary adjuncts thereof. He duly created the sacred fires of Gārhapatya and Āhavanīya ...
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What water is kept in three brass kalanchi?
I recently read an online article but now I cannot find the page. There are three brass kalanchi (kalanji) that are placed at the feet on deities. What is the purpose of these and what should be kept ...
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Where does this mantra come from?
This is a fairly well-known verse that's recited before bed to ensure good sleep:
रामं स्कन्धं हनुमन्तं वैनतेयं वृकोदरं |
शयने यः स्मरेन्नित्यम् दुस्वप्न-स्तस्यनश्यति ‖
rāmaṃ skandhaṃ hanumantaṃ ...
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Who are Jambhini, Tulaja Devi and Mohini?
In this chapter of Devi Bhagavatha says the Dasha Mahavidyas, Kamakshi, Guhyakali, Jambhini, Mohini and Tulaja Devi are emerged from Devi Shakambhari.
But, i don't know about Jambhini, Tulaja Devi and ...
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What are the "Ira" flowers?
Verses 693-704 of the Nilamata Purana:
A nymph named Ira, employed by Visvavasu, was formerly cursed by Sakra (and) was exiled from the assembly of the gods.
She attained the state of being a plant ...
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Where is word Allah used to invoke Maa Durga?
Well in one of recent videos I heard Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda claiming that the 'Allah is a Sanskrit word which is used to invoke Maa Durga'
Does any one have any information ...
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Who is Brahmari Devi?
Brahmari Devi is the goddess of Black bees, hornets and wasps
Is she an incarnation of Parvati? Which Puranas mention about Brahmari Devi? Why did Devi ma take this incarnation?
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Is any mention about Siddhambika in scriptures?
I have heard about Goddess Siddhambika, from a temple in Juna Disa. But, Does any scriptures mention about this goddess?
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Meaning of Varavave Munaye namah
I've seen in many places, "Srimathe Varavara Munayeh Nama:" along with "Srimate Ramanujayah Nama:"
Can someone tell the meaning of "Srimathe Varavara Munaye Nama:" and ...
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Vishnu's form of Adhoksaja
What was the story of Adhoksaja, an incarnation of Vishnu. In which Puranas is the name Adhoksaja mentioned? Why did Vishnu take the incarnation?
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Is Manonmani mentioned in any scriptures?
I know Manonmani is the goddess in South India. But, Is any mention about her in Puranas or other scriptures?
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Who is Goddess Vanadurga?
I have heard about the goddess called Vanadurga and I want to know about this goddess. So, my question is:-
Who is Goddess Vanadurga?
Is any mention of this goddess in scripture?
Please clear my ...
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Is Vishalakshi and Devi Vimala mentioned in any scriptures?
I know Vishalakshi is a goddess of Kashi and Vimala a goddess of Puri. But, any scriptures mentioned about this goddesses?
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Who is Goddess Ishani?
I have heard about a goddess named "Ishani" and i want to know about this form of Devi. But, Who is Goddess Ishani and Is any scriptures mentioned about this goddess ?
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The story of Lord Saṁkarṣaṇa
I came to know Saṁkarṣaṇa was an incarnation of Lord Viṣṇu. I want to know his description as given in Purāṇas, Why did Viṣṇu take that incarnation and the story behind the incarnation?
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