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Vaikunta Loka – Hindu Mythology Talon Abraxas

It is the celestial abode of Vishnu.

Vaikuntha is an abode presided over on high exclusively by him, accompanied always by his feminine partner, consort and goddess Lakshmi. According to Ramanuja, Parama padam or Nitya Vibhuti is an eternal heavenly realm and is the divine imperishable world that is the God’s abode. It is the highest state beyond all worlds and nothing else beyond it. It is guarded by the twin deities, Jaya and Vijaya (guardians of Vishnu’s realm).The Vaikuntha planets are full of golden palaces and hanging gardens that grow fragrant sweet scented fruits and flowers

The Vaikuṇṭha planets begin 26,200,000 yojanas (209,600,000 miles) above Satyaloka.In most of the extant Puranas and Vaishnava traditions, Vaikuntha is located in the direction of the Makara Rashi which coincides with the constellation of Capricorn. One version of the cosmology states that Vishnu’s eye is at the South Celestial Pole from where he watches the cosmos.

Now the concept of Vaikuntha is generally associated with Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. It is believed that Vaikuntha is the realm where Lord Vishnu resides. There are detailed descriptions of the wonderful realm called Vaikuntha & the religious Hindus aspire to go there. The Swarga (heaven) on the other hand is a temporary concept in Hinduism & is not recommended as final resting place in our scriptures. In other words, one remains in the cycle of birth & death, even after attaining Swarga, but not when you reach Vaikunta.

Vaikuntha: This divine sky, or sphere, probably makes up 80% of the total Parah-Vyoma, or the total spiritual existence. This section of the spiritual sky is filled with virtually infinite lokas, each loka being governed by an avatar of God. Hayagreev, Dhumavati, Varaaha, Kaal-bhairav, Meenakshi, Matsya, Khandoba, Koorma, Kaali, Mohini, Dattatreya, Kapila, etc. etc. –

One of the most widespread misconception amongst Hindus is that Swarga & Vaikuntha are one and the same. Some people believe that Swarga is the desired realm of after life as per Vedic scriptures. But the Swarga is place within the realm of time & its residents are mortal. The only difference between Swarga & Bhuloka (Earthly realm) is that the duration of life is very long in Swarga.

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(I made an Alt-Marauders winter holiday fic on the wonderful suggestion of my brilliant buddy @emmatriarchy! Credit also to @sammysdewysensitiveeyes whom I share this fic universe with and who contributed the ideas for Pyro! Characterization is a little flat/2D and a bit sappy in this but well...it’s a holiday special, that’s how it goes.)

“Is anyone here even Christian?” Claudine’s question cut through the budding discussion on-board the Marauder about what to do for Christmas on the high seas. “I was born an amnesiac clone in a lab,” Maddie said, “I wasn’t raised in any religion.” “Gran brought me up with some stories about Jesus and what,” Pyro, said,  “We did Easter and Christmas and such, but we wasn’t real serious about it. Didn’t go to church much. Don’t even remember what denomination we was. Catholic, I guess, since I got named Saint John.” “My mother and did Christmas but just gifts and stuff,” Shinobi said, “No Jesus, she was Shinto and Buddhist. “I’ve never had a use for religion,” Shaw scoffed, “Nor its meaningless rituals. I understand why ancient man marked the solstices and equinoxes and so on, it was a material event that had material benefits or consequences  for the people who celebrated it. But the winter nights getting shorter has no material meaning for me now, and nor does it even apply in this tropical weather.” “I  didn’t celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, but I did know about them growing up,” Haven said,  “We respected Christianity and its message but didn’t practice its customs, anymore than we practiced Jewish or Muslim holidays. Of course, I hold events for children of those faiths, but for myself, no. But since my father was Maratha, we did do the Khandoba festival though. It’s a six-day celebration in honor of the god Khandoba by Marthas and Deshasth Brahmans.” “I’m kind of like Haven,” Claudine answered her own question last,  “I’m open to all kinds of things but specific to none.” She was greeted by looks of surprise. “What?” Everyone sort of hemmed and hawed, til Shaw said it plainly, “I cannot speak for the others but given your academic inclinations I assumed you too sensible for such superstitions.” “Ah, yes, all scientists must be atheists, faith and science are inherently incompatible,” Claudine crossed her arms and rolled her eyes, “You know, that’s what religious extremists think too, but when they say it, we call them close-minded!” “She has a very good point,” Haven said, “Claudine, I apologize for the presumption. I shouldn’t have made such biased assumptions.” “I guess with the things we’ve seen, it’s hard to rule anything out,” Maddie admitted, “I mean. . .I’ve been up close and personal more than I’d like with actual demons.” “Which are beings from another dimension, not fallen angels,” Shaw pointed out dryly. “Beings from another dimension does fit demonic beings in Hinduism,” Haven pointed out, “Rasatala, one of the lower planes, is the world of the mighty but cruel Asuras, for instance. But this debate isn’t over whether ancient faiths have a place in a modern world of literal gods and demons—though I’d love the continue the conversation later with anyone who would like?---it’s whether we should have a sort of celebration. Since none of us are Christian per se, perhaps something else?” “I say we should!” said Shinobi, “We’re due for a party!” “First good argument there’s been here,” Shaw grunted grudgingly. “Yeah!” Pyro said, “And since we’re makin’ it up, we can make it have any tradition we want! Building mutant culture!” “I think that sounds wonderful,” Haven enthused, “I’ll brainstorm ideas,” Claudine offered. “I guess I’ve not had a lot of. . .any kind of winter holidays in my life,” Maddie said, trying not to think of the Christmases she’d spent with Scott, “I’ll take what I can get. I like the idea of it being just mine. Or, at least, something I helped make.” Shaw rolled his eyes, “Just don’t expect me to bankroll it.” “Hey, here’s an idea,” Pyro shot out, “How about we have a holiday where we celebrate our freedom by PUTTING ALL BILLIONAIRES ON A RAFT OUT TO SEA IN A STORM?” “Sounds grand,” Shaw returned in an unfussed tone, “Be sure to make one big enough for my AND Ms. Dastoor then.” While Pyro struggled with a retort, Shinobi was already asking the real questions, “First we need theme colors! What’s taken?” “Christmas pretty much owns red, white, and green,” Pyro said, glad for a chance to extricate himself. “And Hanukkah has blue and white,” Haven listed, “Yalda has a deep shade of red as well, Bodhi day uses white or multi-colored lights that symbolize the many pathways to enlightenment, Kwanza is red and black and green, Khandoba’s festival doesn’t have an official color palette but he was said to be shining golden like the sun and have a face covered in turmeric powder, and now that I think about it,  the brightly colored flowers are most often golden yellow and soft pink–” “Pink!” Shinobi exclaimed, “That’s it! Oh but we’ll make it hot pink instead of pastel, so we’re not copying Khandoba!” “Oh I don’t think it’s copyrig–” Haven started. “And you can’t have pink without purple!” Shin continued, “And we’ll make it SPARKLY!” “Right on!” Pyro encouraged, “And like Shaw said, we’re in the tropics, so tropical flowers, eh?” “Oh, we could make fake flowers that look like the Krakoa flowers! Perfect!” Claudine put in. “How about tropical foods and drinks then?” Maddie said, “Or just, whatever we can catch. Ever noticed we never do much fishing anymore? I guess the novelty isn’t there anymore. Oh, but, unless it’s ice fishing, it’s not very wintery, and this is going to be a winter holiday. . .” “Winter isn’t the same everywhere,” Claudined reminded her, “Case in point, like you yourself said, there’s no ice here. We’re all in shorts when we go on deck.” “We should definitely tell stories,” Pyro was seriously getting into it now. “Of the adventures we’ve had the past year!” Maddie added, getting excited now too, “And hope to have next year!” “Things we’ve seen and discovered and hope to learn!” Claudine proclaimed. “People we’ve met,” Haven said, warm fondness in her voice. “Fun we’ve had!” Shinobi shot a fist into the air. Everyone looked expectantly at Shaw for his contribution, and after a moment he groaned, “Things we’ve accomplished, how’s that? Worded saccharine enough for your lot?” “Saccharine means sugary, we need pavlova!” Pyro piped up, “And a cookout with sausages! And sledding! My gran used to tell me so many stories about sledding in winter back in England where she grew up–” “There’s no snow, you fool!” Shaw said. “Oh, we’ll figure a way out,” Pyro locked eyes wickedly with Claudine, counting on the idea that she would have ideas. “So, we have food and colors and some activities. . what is the foundation though?” Claudine asked the room, “It’s not religious, so what is it about? Mutant culture doesn’t seem fair, not all of us are mutant.” “It can’t really be about family either,” pondered Maddie, “The only people here who are even related, don’t want to be.” “Can still be about who you’re with, though,” pointed out Pyro, “Found family. Well. . .no, you guys aren’t family to me, that’d be more Dom and some of the Brotherhood. . .but you don’t have t’be my family t’be important, know what I mean.” “I know exactly what you mean,” Haven said, “I think celebrating personal connections, even the ones that aren’t the MOST important in our lives—or, in some cases, people we may not be all that fond of—has its place too.” “And it’s unique,” Claudine added, “I’ve never heard of a holiday about that.” “Yeah, I mean, there’s HOW many holidays that are about family and loved ones?” Maddie said, “I think “a holiday for people you just kinda fell in with and you’re not crazy about all of them but you’re together in this for now” is a pretty relevant angle for not just us, but a lot of people.” “An untapped market,” Shaw said. “And the Krakoan flowers control the gates for traveling,” Haven thought aloud, “We’re using them for decoration. . .and we met by traveling .” “It’s a symbol of journeying together,” Pyro concluded, “We might not be together for life, or even for long, but we’re together now.” “Much to my annoyance.” “Oh shut up Shaw, it's mutual!” “Now we just need to name it,” Claudine pointed out, halting the argument in the bud as the pair—and everyone else—pondered it. “Maybe. . .” Haven said after a long moment, “Maybe, much like what we all are together—some of us family but not all, some of us friends but not all, some of us. . .antagonistic to each other. . .but not all. . .it remains, for now, undefined.” And they all liked that. Because whatever it was, it was theirs. END (Epilogue: Claudine rigged up a water-sled for Pyro!)

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Haven doesn’t personally do Christmas any more than she does Hanukkah or Eid or Easter or Ramadan. Being brought up to respect all faiths doesn’t mean practicing the rituals and customs of them all. She does organize Christmas and Hanukkah and so on events for children who do practice them. But in her own home, no. Since her father is Maratha, she does attend the Khandoba festival in Jejuri whenever she’s home that time of year.

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Brass Khandoba Lakshmi Statue—A Divine Symbol of Strength and Prosperit

The Brass Khandoba Lakshmi statue is a stunning and intricately designed piece of spiritual art, representing the powerful Hindu deity Khandoba and the goddess Lakshmi, the symbol of wealth and prosperity. Crafted from high-quality brass, this  Khandoba Lakshmi statue showcases a combination of divine strength and grace, making it an ideal addition to your home, office, or spiritual space.

Khandoba, a revered form of Lord Shiva, is the presiding deity of the Marathas and is worshipped as a warrior god and protector of the land. His presence in the Khandoba Lakshmi statue exudes power, courage, and divine protection. Paired with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and good fortune, this sculpture is a harmonious blend of masculine strength and feminine prosperity, creating a balanced symbol of divine blessings.

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Pune News: Grand Display Of Jejuri Khandoba And Tuljabhavani Devi For Navratri Festival In Hadapsar

The display will include Jejuri’s Khandoba, Mhalsa, Banai, a grand Shivling, and Tuljapur’s Bhavani Devi along with the festival’s deity, all in one place for devotees to seek blessings. As part of the tradition, women who have made significant contributions to various fields in Hadapsar will be honored with the Shakti Peeth Award. The event will also see the presence of several political…

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Why Is Kuldaivat Tak Significant? Discover Its Types and Their Roles

Kuldaivat or Kuladevata, Kulaswami or Kulaswamini refers to the specific deity worshiped by a particular family lineage, following a tradition that has been passed down through generations. This specific deity is regarded as the family deity or Kuladevata of that household. Just as each village has its own Gramadevata or village deity, every family lineage has a specific Kuladevata. The family worships this deity on all auspicious occasions, and there is a tradition of offering “Mahanivedya” (a grand offering) to the family deity on certain designated days. This practice is referred to as “Kuladharma.”

In Hinduism, it is a tradition to begin any auspicious event by first worshipping Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. After that, we remember our family deity (Kuldaivat) and perform their worship through the sixteen-step ritual (Shodashopachara). We then express our desires and wishes in front of them.

Kuldaivat refers to the deity that protects the family lineage, or Kuladevata. The traditional knowledge about these family deities has been passed down from our ancestors and will continue to do so for generations. Naturally, one may wonder about the origin of the Kuldaivat — when and how it originated. If we carefully examine our lineage (Kula) and clan (Gotra), we find that our ancestors were likely sages (Rishis). Our Kula and Gotra are named after these sages. For example, Koundinya, Jamadagni, Vashishta, Makadeya, Bharadwaj, Agastya, Pulastya, Vibhāndik, Parāshar, Kashyapa, and so on. These sages used to reside in forests, in their respective ashrams.

Although the sages considered the five elements (Panchamahabhutas) as forms of God, they also worshiped certain deities as invisible powers. Over time, these deities came to be regarded as the family deities (Kuldaivat) of specific lineages. To bring these deities into a tangible form, they began carving idols in pentagonal stones, which they would then worship. Gradually, these stone-carved idols were consecrated (Pranpratishtha) in temples. Meanwhile, in home shrines, the deities were represented through metal idols for daily worship.

Along with the creation of idols, the tradition of building shrines or sanctuaries (Tak) for the family deities (Kuldaivat) also began. These shrines were typically pentagonal in shape, though their sizes varied based on individual customs and were installed in home temples. Each family has its own distinct Kuldaivat or Kuladevata. For instance, deities like Malhari Martand (Khandoba) or Bhairoba are considered the Kuldaivat of the four varnas. Khandoba is especially revered as a family deity across various social classes, including Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and others.

Bhairoba or Bhairavnath is also considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is known by many names, such as Bhairoba, Bhairudev, and Bhairi Bhavani. In this context, “Bhairi” refers to Shiva (Shankar), and “Bhavani” refers to Goddess Bhavani of Tuljapur. This represents the union of the family deity (Kuldaivat) and the family goddess (Kulaswamini). In addition to this, some families also have shrines (Tak) dedicated to their village deity (Gramadevata), protector deity (Rakshak), and ancestral forefathers (Mul Purush).

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Unknown Hindu Gods of India - Khandoba, Alakshmi and Mariamman

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2024’s Top 10 Temples in Maharashtra Revealed

Discover the spiritual richness of Maharashtra with the 2024’s top 10 temples in Maharashtra revealed. Each temple on this list offers a unique glimpse into the state's divine heritage. From the revered Shirdi Sai Baba Temple to the ancient Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, these sacred sites are essential visits for anyone seeking spiritual connection. Explore the grandeur of Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, the historic Bhima Shankar Temple, and the serene Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga. Don’t miss the Pandharpur Vitthal Temple, the revered Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur, the majestic Ellora Kailasa Temple, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, and the powerful Jejuri Khandoba Temple. Each offers a distinctive experience in Maharashtra’s spiritual landscape. To know more about this, visit propacity.com

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Hidden Gems of Pune: Offbeat Places to Explore

Pune, often referred to as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is a city that beautifully blends tradition with modernity. While it is famous for its historical sites, educational institutions, and IT hubs, Pune also boasts several hidden gems that offer unique experiences to those willing to explore beyond the usual tourist spots. This blog delves into some offbeat places in Pune that promise a delightful and memorable visit.

1. Parvati Hill

Parvati Hill is one of the highest points in Pune, offering a panoramic view of the city. This serene spot is home to the Parvati Temple, an ancient structure dating back to the Peshwa era. The climb to the top involves 108 steps, but the breathtaking view and the tranquil environment make it worth the effort. It’s a perfect place for a peaceful retreat and a dose of history.

2. Pataleshwar Cave Temple

Hidden in the heart of the city, the Pataleshwar Cave Temple is an ancient rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This 8th-century temple, carved out of a single basalt rock, is an architectural marvel. The main attraction is the massive circular Nandi Mandapa, which stands in front of the cave. The temple’s serene atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for meditation and quiet reflection.

3. Baner-Pashan Biodiversity Park

For nature lovers, the Baner-Pashan Biodiversity Park is a must-visit. This lush green space is a haven for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The park aims to preserve the natural habitat of the region’s flora and fauna. Walking trails meander through the park, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature and spot various bird species, butterflies, and other wildlife.

4. Mulshi Lake and Dam

Located about 35 kilometers from Pune, Mulshi Lake and Dam is an ideal getaway for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Surrounded by the Sahyadri mountain ranges, this place is perfect for a day trip. The serene lake, lush greenery, and pleasant weather create a soothing ambiance. It’s a great spot for picnics, photography, and nature walks.

5. Aga Khan Palace

While not entirely offbeat, the Aga Khan Palace is often overshadowed by other tourist attractions in Pune. This historical landmark is closely associated with India’s freedom struggle, having served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders during the Quit India Movement. The palace’s beautiful architecture and well-maintained gardens make it a serene and reflective place to visit.

6. Shinde Chhatri

Shinde Chhatri is a lesser-known but architecturally significant memorial dedicated to Mahadji Shinde, a prominent 18th-century Maratha leader. The structure exhibits a blend of Rajasthani and Anglo styles, with intricate carvings and stained-glass windows. The tranquil environment and the historical significance of Shinde Chhatri make it a fascinating place to explore.

7. Rajmachi and Kondane Caves

Adventure seekers will find Rajmachi and Kondane Caves an exciting destination. Located near Lonavala, these ancient Buddhist caves date back to the 1st century BC. The trek to Rajmachi Fort and the Kondane Caves offers stunning views of the Western Ghats and lush greenery. The caves themselves are adorned with intricate carvings and stupas, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.

8. Khadakwasla Dam

A popular spot among locals but less known to tourists, Khadakwasla Dam is a perfect place for a relaxing evening by the water. The dam offers scenic views, especially during the monsoon when the reservoir is full, and the surrounding hills are lush green. It’s a great place for a peaceful picnic or a leisurely stroll along the waterfront.

9. Bhandara Dongar

For those interested in a spiritual experience coupled with a trek, Bhandara Dongar is an excellent choice. This hill is home to the Khandoba Temple and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The trek to the top is relatively easy and rewarding, with a serene environment and a chance to witness the local culture.

10. Kasba Peth

Exploring the narrow lanes of Kasba Peth offers a glimpse into the old city’s charm. This area is known for its historical buildings, temples, and vibrant markets. The Kasba Ganpati Temple, dedicated to the city’s patron deity, is a significant landmark here. Walking through Kasba Peth, you can experience the essence of Pune’s rich heritage and local life.

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Conclusion

Pune is a city that surprises visitors with its blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and modern amenities. While the popular tourist spots are well worth a visit, exploring these hidden gems offers a unique and enriching experience. From ancient temples and serene parks to historical landmarks and scenic treks, Pune’s offbeat attractions cater to diverse interests and promise unforgettable memories.

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