#The Ganga

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✨ Antique 🌝🍃💨✨

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Ek sunheri raat ho

Tu, mai aur ganga ka ghaat ho

Baatein ho kuch idhar udhar ki

Tere hath me mera hath ho

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Had a great short trip to Banaras ✨

Sawan ke mahine mein shiv ki nagri se bulava aa jaye isse badh kar or kya hi ho sakta hai

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Flowing with Divinity : River Names of Sri Rukminī from Her Sahasranāma 🐚🫧

Gaṅgā (गङ्गा)

Gaṅgā, the celestial river, descends from the heavens, sanctifying all in her path. Rukmini, like Ganga, is a source of divine purity, bestowing grace upon her devotees.

Gaṅgāsāgaravāsagā (गङ्गासागरवासगा)

She who resides in the sacred confluence where the Gaṅgā meets the ocean, symbolizing the endless union of devotion and divinity.

Yamunā (यमुना)

The sacred river Yamuna, dark as a rain-filled cloud, is revered as the sister of Yama and the beloved companion of Śrī Krishna’s pastimes. Just as Yamuna’s waters witnessed the divine leelas of Krishna in Vrindavan, Rukmini, as the embodiment of devotion, carries the essence of unwavering love and surrender. Like Yamunā, who flows ceaselessly toward the ocean, Rukminī’s heart flows eternally toward Krishna, dissolving all barriers in the current of divine love. Just as the river’s waters grant spiritual liberation, Rukminī’s bhakti purifies the soul, drawing devotees into the embrace of the Supreme. She is inseparable from Krishna’s divine play, carrying the sweetness of devotion in her being, nourishing the world with her love, and leading seekers toward the eternal shores of Krishna’s embrace.

Sarasvatī (सरस्वती)

The Sarasvatī River, though often unseen, is revered as the sacred flow of wisdom, purity, and spiritual power. Emerging from the divine realms, it merges into the Triveṇī at Prayāga, signifying the confluence of knowledge, devotion, and righteousness. Just as Sarasvati remains hidden yet ever-present, Rukminī embodies the silent yet profound wisdom of divine love—her devotion to Krishna flowing like an eternal river, nourishing the soul beyond what the eyes can see. Like Sarasvatī, who nourishes the Vedas and purifies the mind, Rukminī’s words and actions reflect the highest truth—unwavering faith and surrender to the Supreme. She is the Saraswati of devotion, where knowledge transforms into love, and love into liberation, guiding seekers toward Krishna’s divine embrace.

Mandākinī (मन्दाकिनी)

Flowing through the divine forests of Chitrakuta, Mandākinī's waters sparkle like jewels, reflecting the purity of ascetics and sages. Just as Rukminī embodies the serene beauty of devotion, Mandakini enchants the heart with its divine presence. Lord Ram, addressing the moon-faced daughter of King Janaka; Sita, described the river Mandakini: "O Princess, behold the river with its enchanting banks, home to swans, cranes, and flowering trees, resembling the river Sangandhika of Kuvera’s realm. Its muddy fords, stirred by deer, attract the heart. Ascetics bathe here, and munis worship the sun with raised arms. The trees sway, making the hills dance, while scattered blossoms offer a floral tribute to the river. The waters sparkle like gems, forming a serene sandy beach." (Valmiki Ramayana)

Vipāśā (विपाशा)

Originating from the Himalayas, the river Vipasa symbolizes liberation—its name itself means "freedom from bondage." Rukminī, the consort of the Supreme, represents spiritual emancipation, guiding her devotees toward divine liberation.

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ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पु��्टिवर्धनम्।

उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥

"Sawan in Kashi - A Divine Experience

The holy city of Varanasi comes alive during Sawan, a month of spiritual significance and devotion. The ghats, temples, and streets resonate with the sounds of chanting, bell ringing, and folk music. The sacred Ganges River witnesses countless rituals and offerings. As the monsoon rains pour down, the city's energy intensifies, drawing devotees and seekers into a deep connection with the divine. Experience the magic of Sawan in Kashi, where faith, tradition, and beauty converge."

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Rodney Dangerfield hosts Saturday Night Live on March 8, 1980.

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It begins 👑

My first attempt at Hindu Mythology. the Mahabharata is 10x longer than the Iliad and the Odyssey combined. This may take me a while…

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Prayagraj 🛺

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Gangadhar Shiva, receiving and holding the river Goddess Ganga in his hair.

[Artist: Amol Pawar]

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I think Chandra and Ganga on Shiva's jata sit together and spill and the tea they've gathered all day long

Oh yeah definitely. Vasuki is sick of it.

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करम जिसे पुकारे वो पहुँचे गंगा किनारे

मन पावन हो गंगा में डूबे, नहाए मन रावण जो लहरों में तूने बहाए

हर-हर गंगे 🕉️🔱

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Shantanu's ashes eventually being released in Ganga makes me feel something I cannot really put into words.

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Okay so....

Why is Varuna....

Depicted as both male and female in artworks.....

Like look

?????

HELP

IM SO CONFUSED

That's Ganga other folks

But fr they pose so similarly in the paintings

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श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी पर जानिए - कौन सा परमात्मा है महान, श्रीकृष्ण या कब...

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☀ GANGA DEVI ॐ ☀

“The Ganges, emanating from the toe of Lord Vishnu, purifies the three worlds, the upper, middle and lower planetary systems.”-Srimad Bhagavatam 10.1.16

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☀ GANGA DEVI ॐ ☀

“O Ganga ! You immediately destroy all sins and miseries. You bestow the ultimate happiness and the supreme liberation, for you are the ultimate shelter.”