Questions tagged [vitthal]
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Why did Pundalika order Lord Krishna to stand on the stone?
I have heard the folk story about Pundalika.
He was busy with doing some work and suddenly Lord Krishna came to his home. He ordered Lord Krishna to stand up on the stone. If this is true, then I ...
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Is Panduranga the name of Lord Shiva?
As most people may know, Panduranga-पांडुरंग is another name of Vithoba, who is a Hindu god predominantly worshipped in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and ...
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What are the 28 yugas of Lord Vitthala?
Lord Vitthala is said to have been on earth for 28 yugas. What are these 28 yugas?
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It is emphasized in his stories and also is sung in his aarti.
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Srivaishnava scriptures/acharyas mentioning Pandharpur
Pandharpur is one of the sacred place for Vaishnavas.
Is there any Srivaishnava work or some Srivaishnava acharya's injunctions revering Pandharpur as sacred place.
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Pandharpur Mahatmya, Importance of Pandharpur
Vitthala means the one who stands on veeta(Brick), is an avatar of Shriman Naryana aka Panduranga(whose colour is like that of mud pandu).
Vitthala is worshipped by Vaishnavas all over the world and ...
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