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Are there any ancient temples dedicated to Radha devi in the South Indian states?
Many temples dedicated to Radhika devi, beloved of Krishna, are found in Northern India. Specially in Braj mandala region of Uttar Pradesh. These temples have either local folklore significance or ...
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Attaining the 107th Divya Desam
The 107th Divya Desam - Kshira Sagara( Thriuppaarkadal having deities - Kadal Magal sametha Parkadal Natha Perumal.
This Divya Desam is not located on Earth, but in the higher realms. But it is ...
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mathura Krushna janmbhumi mandir references
mathura Krushna janmbhumi mandir references plz provident me
the krushna mandir in mathura was half destroyed by outsiders.
Can i get some reference from shastras about the ancients temple and place ...
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What's the story of Shri Krishna becoming Cuckoo bird to meet Lord Shani?
There's a temple in Uttar Pradesh named Shri Shani Mandir Kokilavan.
The popular story behind it being:
During the stay of Shri Krishna in the Gokula, Shani Deva was desperate to meet his ishta or ...
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Why is Sri Krishna idol turned towards a window in Udupi temple?
In most of the Hindu temples, the main deity faces towards east. The devotees seeking darshan have darshan directly from the front. But this is not followed in Udupi Krishna matha, Karnataka. This ...
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What does the snake on the body of Srinathji signify?
The enclosed image of Srinathji shows a snake around His body which normally remains hidden under clothes.
What does this snake signify? Please cite proper sources.
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What could be preventing Krishna to advance to the Middle West states? [closed]
The below map comes from this webpage and shows
North American ISKCON temples, centers, gatherings, and home programs.
I was wondering what could be the reasons why there are no centres for Krishna, ...
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What is the significance of this form of Sri Krishna at Udupi?
What is the significance of this form of Sri Krishna at Udupi? Kindly cite authentic source.
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Why do some temples show Balarama as 8th avatar of vishnu
While visiting Kanchipuram temple in Tamil Nadu, I noticed that they displayed Balrama as 8th avatar of Vishnu, Krishna as 9th and skipped Buddha.
Balrama is actually an avatar of Sheshnaga with a ...
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Did Krishna interact with any foxes in Vrindavana?
The Sarva Siddhanta Sangraha is a work by the Advaita philosopher Adi Shankaracharya describing the views of various schools of Indian philosophy which existed in his time. One of the schools he ...
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Why did Krishna give Garuda's brother legs in Thiruthangal?
I'm currently visiting India, and I just went to the Nindra Narayana Perumal Vishnu temple in Thiruthankal. The story of the temple is that Vishnu's three wives Sri Devi, Bhu Devi, and Nila Devi once ...
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Is the Vamana deity in Thirukoilur considered an incarnation of Krishna?
I'm currently visiting India, and I just went to the Ulagalantha Perumal Vamana temple in Thirukoilur. It's most famous for being the "Naalayira Divya Prabandha Avatara Sthalam", meaning the ...
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is temple in dwarka still visible [duplicate]
People say that there once existed a "Dwarka Nagri" that Sri Krishna had made
Is temple in Dwarka still visible?
Are any remains visible under water?
What is the proof that there once existed a ...
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What actually is the Daru Brahma In the idol of Lord Jagannath?
I have heard that the heart of Lord Krishna which was unburnt is kept inside the idol of Lord Jagannath in Puri. Is it True???? Probably the heart is termed as 'Daru Brahma'. Does anyone know the true ...
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Why does Lord Jagannath suffer from fever?
It is believed that Jagannath suffers from a high fever after the Snana-Yatra. During this time, devotees are prevented from seeing Him. After taking special care, the deities gets cured and the ...
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What is the importance of Dhwajasthamba in any of the temples that we go?
It is said to be the respect that the King Mayura Dhwaja has earned by donating his complete left half of his body to Lord Sri Krishna in one of his leelas?
Is that the reason why we need to pray to ...
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The Legend of Chessboard (Pala payasam story) of Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple located in Kerala, India.
According to the story,
The King of Ambalappuzha was a big chess enthusiast. One day a sage challenged him (the king) to play the chess. ...
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Worship of combined deities of "Krishna, Balarama, and Subhadra" as in Jagannath Puri?
Where else other than Jagannath Puri, is the worship of combined deities of "Krishna, Balarama, and Subhadra" done? i.e., any other temples such as the Puri Jagannath temple?
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What is the story of Haridwar?
I want to know the details story of ritual place Haridwar and "Har ki pauri".
There are many famous places in Haridwar.So I would like to know the story behind Haridwar pilgrimage place.
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Story of swayambhuva Shrinathji temple
What is the story of self manifested Shrinathji Temple story of Rajasthan?
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If Krishna's favorite food was butter, why do temples offer sugar as prasadam?
I casually asked someone at a temple and they just smiled and said this is how it is. I almost wanted to ask "what will you offer if Krishna were to visit" but restrained myself.
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Why does Thirumazhisai Alwar say the Pandava Thoothar statue of Krishna is older than him?
The Alwars (also spelled Azhwars) are a group of 12 ancient Vaishnava saints who lived in Tamil Nadu and are famous for their devotional poetry in praise of Vishnu. The collection of their 4000 poems, ...
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Why does Periyalwar say that Krishna was born in Thirukottiyur rather than Mathura?
The Alwars (also spelled Azhwars) are a group of 12 ancient Vaishnava saints who lived in Tamil Nadu and are famous for their devotional poetry in praise of Vishnu. The collection of their 4000 poems, ...
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Can a god have an Avatar of an Avatar?
I am a Vaishnav and hence I worship Shrinathji. It is said that Shrinathji is an avatar of Lord Krishna but again, Lord Krishna is an avatar of Lord Vishnu so is it possible that gods can take avatars ...
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Why is Krishna portrayed with huge eyes at Puri Jaganath temple?
Krishna and his siblings Balarama & Subhadra are portrayed with huge eyes at the Jaganath Temple at Puri. This kind of portrayal is not seen in other temples. Is there any story behind this?
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