Who was Shankhachuda?
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Who was Shankhachuda?
In his previous birth, Shankhachuda was Sudama, an attendant of Krishna, a manifestation of Vishnu residing in Goloka, created out of his body who was cursed by Radha to be born as a Danava. As a result, Shankhachuda was virtuous and pious by nature and he was devoted to Vishnu.
Who is Jalandhar demon?
Jalandhara was exceedingly powerful and is considered to be one of the mightiest asuras of all time. He married Vrinda, the daughter of the Asura Kalanemi. Jalandhara ruled with justice and nobility. One day sage Bhrigu came to meet Jalandhara.
Who is Shankhchur and Jalandhar?
Jalandhar was a coward who fled from battle whereas Shankhchuda fearlessly faced Shiva and fought against him for 100 years. Even though Shankhchuda was overpowered many times he didn’t run away.
What is the story of Shaligram?
This black stone is known as Shaligram stone. It was due to a curse that Lord Vishnu turned into a stone. A curse so powerful that even the most powerful God, one among the trinity could not do anything but accept it. Lord Vishnu received this curse from one of His most loyal devotee, Vrinda.
Why did Vrinda marry Jalandhar?
Vrinda was a great devotee of Goddess Shakti (many people say, Lord Vishnu). By hard penance, she obtained a boon from Devi Shakti or Vishnu that she would get a good and loving husband. She married Jalandhara, who was born from the anger of the great lord Shiva.
Who cursed Tulsi?
Later, Shiva killed Shankachuda with his trident. Vishnu appeared in his true form and urged Tulasi to abandon her earthly body and return to his celestial abode. In her anger and grief, she cursed Vishnu to be turned into stone.
Which God is Shaligram?
Shaligram is a blackstone brought from Gandaki river in Nepal. It is most revered stone worshipped by Vishnu Bhakts. The Shaligram is the most sacred stone worshipped by the Vaishnavas and is used to worship Vishnu .
What is the cost of Shaligram?
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Why did Tulsi curse Vishnu?
Vishnu appeared in his true form and urged Tulasi to abandon her earthly body and return to his celestial abode. In her anger and grief, she cursed Vishnu to be turned into stone.
Why did Vishnu marry Tulsi?
As per a blessing by Vishnu to marry Vrinda in her next birth, Vishnu – in form of Shaligram – married Tulsi on Prabodhini Ekadashi. To commemorate this event, the ceremony of Tulsi Vivah is performed. Another minor legend narrates that Lakshmi slew a demon on this day and remained on earth as the Tulsi plant.
Who was Tulsi husband?
Vishnu
As per a blessing by Vishnu to marry Vrinda in her next birth, Vishnu – in form of Shaligram – married Tulsi on Prabodhini Ekadashi. To commemorate this event, the ceremony of Tulsi Vivah is performed. Another minor legend narrates that Lakshmi slew a demon on this day and remained on earth as the Tulsi plant.
Is it good to keep Shaligram at home?
Shaligram is considered to be the image of Lord Vishnu, and the houses where people worship Shaligram along with Tulsi are not impoverished. So let’s know the advantages of keeping Shaligram at home. 1. It is said that he is happy when he offers Tulsi on Shaligram and gives the desired blessing.
Why did Ganesha curse Tulsi?
Due to the breach of penance, Ganesh ji got angry. He turned down Tulsi’s marriage proposal. Tulsi became enraged by Lord Ganesha’s refusal and cursed her that she would have two marriages. At the same time, Lord Ganesha got angry and cursed Tulsi to be married to the demon.
Which flower is not offered to Lord Ganesha?
Durva grass and red color jaswanti flower are favorite to lord Ganesha, but tulsi (holy basil plant) which is a sacred plant for Hindus is never offered to Ganesha.
