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Dashavathara Mangalam Dashavathara Mangalam is a popular Kannada devotional song sung during religious rituals, especially in temples and homes. This song praises the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu and is commonly used in pooja ceremonies and cultural programs. Dashavathara Mangalarathi Lyrics (Kannada) ಮಂಗಳಂ ಜಯ ಮಂಗಳಂ ಚಲಿಸುವ ಜಲದಲಿ ಮತ್ಸ್ಯನಿಗೆ  ಗಿರಿಯ ಬೆನ್ನಲಿ ಪೊತ್ತ ಕೂರ್ಮನಿಗೆ  ಧರೆಯನುದ್ಧರಿಸಿದ ವರಾಹವತಾರಗೆ  ತರಳನ ಕಾಯ್ದ ನರಸಿಂಹಗೆ |೧|| ಭೂಮಿಯ ದಾನವ ಬೇಡಿದಗೆ  ಆ ಮಹಾಕ್ಷತ್ರಿಯರ ಗೆಲಿದವಗೆ  ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರನೆಂಬ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗೆ  ಸತ್ಯಭಾಮೆಯರಸ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣಗೆ ||೨|| ಬತ್ತಲೆ ನಿಂತಿಹ ಬೌದ್ಧನಿಗೆ  ಉತ್ತಮ ಹಯವೇರಿದ ಕಲ್ಕಿಗೆ  ಹತ್ತವತಾರದಿ ಭಕ್ತರ ಸಲಹುವ  ಕರ್ತೃ ಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಂದರ ವಿಠಲನಿಗೆ ||೩|| Dashavathara Mangalarathi Lyrics (English Transliteration) Mangalam Jaya Mangalam Chalisuva Jaladali Matsyanige Giriya Bennali Potta Koormange Dhareyanuddharisida Varahavatārage Taralana Kaayda Narasimhage ||1|| Bhoomiya Daanava Bedidage Aa Mahakshatriyara Gelidavage Ramachandrane Swamige Satyabhamayarasa Shri K...

🙏 Our Manedevaru – Sri Mylaralingeshwara at Devaragudda ⛰️ 2 years back, we visited our Manedevaru (ಮನೆ ದೇವರು) – Sri Mylaralingeshwara located at the sacred Devaragudda (ದೇವರು ನೆಲಸಿರುವ ಗುಡ್ಡ), a divine hill near Ranebennur in Karnataka. The name itself means “the hill where God resides” – a powerful place filled with devotion, mystery, and heritage. . I thought let me write a small blog about the same. 📍 Location This temple is located about 10 km from Ranebennur in Haveri district, Karnataka. It is situated atop a small hill known as Devaragudda , surrounded by natural beauty and spiritual energy. 🕉️ The History & Legend According to legend, Lord Shiva took the fierce form of Mailara or Malatesha to destroy the demons Mallasura and Manikasura , who were tormenting sages. With the help of 7 crore Goravas , a long and intense battle was fought, ending in the Lord's victory. As per the lore, after defeating the demons, Shiva wore their intestines as a turban a...

Namaste fellow travellers and devotees 🙏, 🕉️ This is my 3rd Jyotirlinga Yatra series. You can also read: 👉 First Jyotirlinga Yatra: Kashi 👉 Second Jyotirlinga Yatra: Rameshwaram Let me take you through my spiritual journey to our third Jyotirlinga yatra – Srisailam , one of the most revered Shiva temples in India. This trip was not just a pilgrimage but an experience full of devotion, nature, and a bit of adventure! 🌄🚌 ✨ Significance of Srisailam Jyotirlinga 🕉️ Srisailam is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, located in the Nallamala Hills of Andhra Pradesh. It is home to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (Shiva) and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi – making it one of the rare places where both a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha are present together. 💫 The power and presence of divinity here are truly palpable. The temple is a symbol of both Shiva and Shakti, and visiting this sacred site is believed to wash away sins and grant spiritual peace. 🛕🌺 🚌 Journey ...

Our recent trip from Bangalore to Madurai and Rameshwaram was a soul-refreshing journey — filled with divine moments, rich architecture, and unforgettable memories. Here's a travelogue of our blessed second Jyotirlinga Yatra . 🕉️ This is my 2nd Jyotirlinga Yatra series. You can also read: 👉 First Jyotirlinga Yatra: Kashi 📍 Day 1: Bangalore to Madurai – Temple Town We boarded the Tuticorin Express from Bangalore and reached Madurai Railway Station the next morning. Checked into Hotel Vijay , freshened up, and headed to the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple 🛕. 🛕 Meenakshi Temple – History & Darshan This historic temple, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, dates back to the 6th century . Its magnificent gopurams, detailed sculptures, and spiritual aura left us in awe. Since it was a weekend, we took special darshan tickets . A kind priest guided us inside the Shiva shrine, where he performed Archane and Ashtottara . The spiri...

🥣 Early Morning Departure & Journey to Prayagraj We began our day early with breakfast 🍽️ and set out from Varanasi to Prayagraj  🚗. The drive took around 3 hours , covering approximately 200 km via NH19. On the way, we passed areas where the grand Kumbh Mela  was recently held in February 🏕️—stalls, structures, and signage still reminded us of the massive spiritual gathering that once filled this land with lakhs of devotees 🙏. 🚤 Sangam Boat Ride & Sacred Bath at Triveni Sangam 🛁 Upon reaching Prayagraj , our first destination was the sacred Triveni Sangam —the meeting point of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna , and the guptagamini  Saraswati  🌊🌊🌊. We took a peaceful boat ride  🚣‍♀️ across the calm waters to the exact spot of confluence. There, we performed the Sangam Snan (ritual bath)  🛐. This is considered one of the holiest acts in Hindu Dharma. Bathing at the Sangam is said to wash away lifetimes of sins  and grant moksha (liberat...

We began Day 3  bright and early, enjoying a wholesome breakfast at our Varanasi hotel 🍽️. Our next destination was the sacred town of Bodhgaya , one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists around the world 🕉️. 🚌 It was a long road journey.  We stopped for lunch on the way 🍛 – lovingly prepared and packed by our chefs 👨‍🍳. Upon arriving in Bodhgaya , we checked into our hotel 🏨 and, after a short rest, headed out to explore the spiritual and historical treasures nearby: 📍 Places Visited in and Around Bodhgaya: Mahabodhi Temple  🌳: The iconic temple where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. A deeply serene and powerful place to meditate and reflect 🙏. Bodhi Tree  🌿: Right next to the temple, this ancient fig tree is believed to be a direct descendant of the original Bodhi Tree. Many of us sat here silently, feeling the spiritual energy. Great Buddha Statue 🗿: A towering 80-foot statue of Lord Buddha in meditation. Truly a...