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Some vahanas in temple festivals

Vahanas or vehicles are used for taking out processions during festivals in temples. Some of them are - Surya Mandala, Chandra Mandala, Simha, Ashwa, Gaja, Hamsa, Garuda, Mayura, Hanuman, Nandi, Kalpavriksha, Meru, Pushpa Mandapa, Anantha, Andolika, and Brahma Ratha.

The Unchanging Nature of Shri Rama

Shri Rama neither goes anywhere nor stays anywhere. He neither grieves for anyone nor desires anything. He neither abandons nor performs any action. He is the embodiment of unchanging bliss, without any transformation. It is only due to the qualities of Maya that these aspects seem to be associated with him. Shri Rama is the Supreme Being, the eternal Supreme Personality, ever-radiant, and filled with supreme bliss, devoid of any effort or action. Yet, due to the association with the qualities of Maya, ignorant people perceive him as happy or sad.