Lakshmana

Meenakshi Mallik posted a photo:

This photograph was taken at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Khajuraho (Hindi: ???????), a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about 620 kilometres (385 mi) southeast of New Delhi, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures.

The name Khajuraho, ancient "Kharjurav?haka", is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura = date palm and v?haka = "one who carries". In the 19th century, British engineer T.S. Burt arrived in the area, followed by General Alexander Cunningham. Cunningham put Khajuraho on the world map when he explored the site on behalf of the Archaeological Survey of India and described what he found in glowing terms. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.

The Lakshmana Temple is one of the beautiful temples among the Western Group of temples, the Lakshmana temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was built from 930-950 AD during the reign of King Yasovarman of the Chandella kingdom. It houses a sacred image of Vaikuntha-Vishnu brought from Tibet. Though the temple is one of the oldest in the Khajuraho fields, it is also one of the most exquistely decorated, covered almost completely with images of over 600 gods in the Hindu Pantheon. The main shrine of the temple, which faces east, is flanked by four freestanding subsidiary shrines at the corners of the temple platform.

flash3110 posted a photo:

RAMA(Center):
He represents an ideal man, as conceived by the Hindu mind. In the story of Ramayana, Rama's personality depicts him as the perfect son, devoted brother, true husband, trusted friend, ideal king, and a noble adversary.
In images and pictures, Rama is shown carrying a bow and arrow. The bow and arrow convey that Rama is always ready to destroy evil and protect righteousness. He is himself an embodiment of dharma.
SITA(left):
She symbolizes an ideal daughter, wife, mother, and queen.Mother Sita represents all that is great and noble in womanhood. She is revered as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, the divine consort of Lord Vishnu.
LAKSHMANA(right) :
He symbolizes the ideal of sacrifice. He leaves his young wife behind in the palace and chooses to accompany his brother (Rama) in exile. He sacrifices the amenities of his personal life to serve his elder brother.

Vineet Wal posted a photo:

Present at Shri Hanumante Kesari Mandir at Gomti Nagar in Lucknow.

Vineet Wal posted a photo:

Present behind Shri Surya Mandir, at Suraj Kund in Lucknow, is seen carrying Shri Rama and Shri Lakshmana on his shoulders.

manumint-[BUSY] posted a photo:

Day-2 marks the end of Dussehra festival.

Day-2 is celebrated as "BHARAT MILAP" & "RAJ ABHISHEK" i.e. on this day Hindu God:Ram is said to returned back to his home after defeating devil king Ravana & ending his 14 years in exile along his wife Sita and brother Laxman.

Upon their arrival back in Ayodhya, Ram is welcomed by his brother Bharat and rest of his family. Ram & Sita are crowned as king & queen of Ayodhya. People celebrate this homecoming of their God & King by lighting up oil lamps in their home & streets(which will be celebrated as upcoming DIWALI (festival of lights). It's related to Dussehra festival on 26th Oct in India).

I really had great time enjoying the festive end of Dussehra. It's something i really feel proud to be associated with my home town. Over the years I've seen this festival growing and taking shape of biggest event of the year in my small home town. Weeks before Dussehra -people get thrilled and excited for Dussehra preparations and the very air is filled up with festive mood which also marks the end of summer season in north India.

I've so many precious memories of my childhood relating to this Dussehra festival and i really get to cherish those nostalgic days once again:)

In the images below you can see various actors & small kids dressed up to represent various Hindu Gods. There were also amazing fireworks to commemorate homecoming & crowning Ram as King.

On October 26th we will be celebrating our biggest festival in India i.e.DIWALI (festival of lights). It's related to Dussehra festival as on this day people light up their homes, streets with oil lamps everywhere and burn firecrackers to welcome their King/God Ram.

View On Black

manumint-[BUSY] posted a photo:

Tomorrow India will celebrate one of it's most popular festival of Dussehra.

About Dussehra festival:-

Dussehra is a popular festival celebrated by Hindus all over India, albeit with different names. It is also known as Vijayadashmi ('Vijay' meaning 'victory' and 'Dashmi meaning 'tenth day), as it is believed that it was on this day that Hindu God Rama killed the demon-king-Ravana and rescued his abducted wife - Sita. In other words, it signifies the triumph of good over evil. The legendary triumph is reenacted to the day. In the northern parts of India, huge effigies of Ravana, his giant brother Kumbhkarna and son Meghnath are placed in vast open grounds. Fireworks and crackers are placed inside the effigies.

Actors dressed as Ram, his wife Sita and brother Lakshmanenact the final moments of the battle, inside Dussehra ground. After the enactment of the climax of the war with Ravana, the character playing Rama shoots an arrow with a flaming tip at the effigies from a safe distance and the crowd bursts up in cheer, as the crackers catch fire. The enthusiasm and the cheers sometimes even drown the deafening blast. Merriment ensues, as people indulge themselves games, dance and music that are held at the fair.

dinesh_valke posted a photo:

Oxalidaceae (wood sorrel family) » Biophytum sensitivum

bee-oh-FY-tum -- from the Greek bio (life) and phyto (plant)
sen-si-TEE-vum -- meaning, sensitive

commonly known as: life plant, little tree plant, sensitive plant ? Bengali: ??? jhalai ? Hindi: alm bhusha, ??????? lajjaalu, lakshmana ? Kannada: hara muni, jalapushpa ? Malayalam: ?????????? mukkutti ? Marathi: ????? jharera, ??????? lajwanti ? Sanskrit: ??????????? jhullipuspa, ????? lajalu, ??????????? panktipatra, pitapushpa, vipareetalajjaalu ? Tamil: nilaccurunki, tintaanaalee ? Telugu: attapatti, chumi, jala puspa, ???????? pulicenta

Native to: tropical Africa and Asia


References: Flowers of India ? Floristic Survey by The Institute of Science, Mumbai

dinesh_valke posted a photo:

Oxalidaceae (wood sorrel family) » Biophytum sensitivum

bee-oh-FY-tum -- from the Greek bio (life) and phyto (plant)
sen-si-TEE-vum -- meaning, sensitive

commonly known as: life plant, little tree plant, sensitive plant ? Bengali: ??? jhalai ? Hindi: alm bhusha, ??????? lajjaalu, lakshmana ? Kannada: hara muni, jalapushpa ? Malayalam: ?????????? mukkutti ? Marathi: ????? jharera, ??????? lajwanti ? Sanskrit: ??????????? jhullipuspa, ????? lajalu, ??????????? panktipatra, pitapushpa, vipareetalajjaalu ? Tamil: nilaccurunki, tintaanaalee ? Telugu: attapatti, chumi, jala puspa, ???????? pulicenta

Native to: tropical Africa and Asia


References: Flowers of India ? Floristic Survey by The Institute of Science, Mumbai

<$ Jaggy $> posted a photo:

<$ Jaggy $> posted a photo:

Read the story - "LOVE"

Lakshmana - Lakshmana.png

Mana - lakshmana_.png

lakshmana - rissa012.jpg

Lakshmana - l_08bc7a6068124ec91e6e64dc46728714.jpg

Sri Rama Lakshmana - jatayu.jpg

Sri Rama Lakshmana

Lakshmana Ref - lashmanaref.png

Mana - Lakshmana-3.png

Mana - lakshmana-1.jpg

Lakshmana Temple - Lakshmanatemple.jpg

Lakshmana Temple - DSC00131.jpg