Knowledge Bank

Which are the ashtangas of yoga?

1.Yama - abstinence from worldly distractions 2.Niyama - observance of spiritual rules 3.Asana - the practice of postures for physical fitness 4.Pranayama - attaining mind control through regulation of breathing 5.Pratyahara - withdrawing the senses from external objects 6.Dharana - concentration 7.Dhyana - meditation 8.Samadhi - keeping the mind still.

Garbarakshambigai Temple

Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman temple dedicated to Sri Mullaivananathar and Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman is in Thirukarukavur village, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. The Goddess is prayed to for begetting children and safe pregnancy. The Goddess became famous after she saved the pregnancy of a devotee called Vedhikai. Sri Mullaivananathar, a swayambhu Shiva Lingam is worshiped for health and well-being. Special prasadas include ghee to help in conceiving and castor oil for smooth delivery.

परिपालय मां श्रीपद्मनाभ मुरारे शरणागतभरणोत्सुक शारदसोमसमान विरिञ्चसुरेश्वरसेव्य दानमतङ्गजचारु- विलासगते तपनीय- वसनमुनिमानस- तामरसालय मणिमय- मकुटपरिलसित paripaalaya maam shreepadmanaabha muraare sharanaagatabharanotsuka shaaradasoma....