Siddheshwar

picture info	Siddheshwar Siddheshwar also known as ''Siddharameshwar'' and ''Siddharama'' was one among the five acharya ("saint") of the Lingayatism, Veerashaiva faith. Siddheshwar was a great contributor to Lingayat sampradaya of Hinduism. He was a great mysticism, mystic and a Kannada poet who was a part of Basavanna's Lingayat revolution during the 12th century. His philosophy was one of service to mankind, the path of Shivayoga. Siddarama was instrumental in saving the vachana literature from destruction. Shri Siddharameshwar was born in Solapur City of Maharashtra. Siddharama (c.1150) claimed to have written 68,000 Vachana sahitya, vachanas out of which only 1379 are available. Along with Basava, Allama Prabhu, Devar Dasimayya, Devara Dasimayya and Channabasavanna, Channabasava, Siddharama is regarded as the most acknowledged and respected poets. Vachanakaras wrote in the genre of Veerashaiva, under Kannada literature from the mystic period. He shares the world view of other vachana poets in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Solapur Solapur () is a city located in the south-western region of the States and Territories of India, Indian state of Maharashtra, close to its border with Karnataka. Solapur is located on major highway, rail routes between Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad, with a branch line to the cities of Kalaburagi and Vijayapura district, Vijayapura in the neighbouring state of Karnataka. Solapur domestic airport (SSE) was inaugurated on 29 September 2024 . It is classified as A1 Tier and B-1 class city by House Rent Allowance (HRA) classification by the Government of India. It is the seventh biggest Metropolis Urban Agglomeration and 11th most populated city in Maharashtra as well as 43rd largest urban agglomeration and 49th most populous city in India. Solapur leads Maharashtra in production of beedi (a type of cigarette). Solapuri chaddar, Solapuri Chadars and towels are famous not only in India but also at a global level, however there has been a significant decline in their exports d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tripadi Tripadi (Kannada, lit. ''tri'': three, ''pad'' or "adi": feet) is a native metre in the Kannada language dating back to c. 700 CE. Definition The ''tripadi'' consists of three lines, each differing from the others in the number of feet and moras (Sanskrit ''matras''),, but in accordance with the following rules: The first line has 4 feet, each with 5 moras, and a caesura at the end of the second foot. The 6th and 10th feet of the ''tripadi'' are each required to have the metrical pattern of a ''Brahma'' foot: -\smile \ \mathrm \ \smile\smile\smile \ \mathrm \ -- \ \mathrm \ \smile\smile- \ \ where \smile (breve) denotes a short syllable, and - ( macron) a long one. The remaining feet have either 5 moras or 4, chosen to satisfy the rules of Nagavarma II: Line 1 20 moras in four feet Line 2 17 moras in four feet Line 3 13 moras in three feet. There is alliteration of the second letter of each line. Metrical structure An example, of a possible scansion (metrica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Panch Crosh Panch may refer to * PANCH, The Preston & Northcote Community Hospital Panch (literally ''five'' in Hindi) may refer to: Panch phoron, a blend of five spices Panch pallava, a ritual assortment of five leaves Panch Kalyanaka, the "five auspicious events" in Jainism Panch Prayag Panch Prayag (Pañcha prayāga) is an expression in Hindu religious ethos, specifically used to connote the five sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The five ''prayag''s - ''prayaga'' meaning "pl ... , five sacred river confluences in Hindu tradition {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jagadguru Kapilasiddha Panditardhya , literally meaning " of the universe", is a title used in . Traditionally, it has been bestowed upon or used for belonging to the school (among the six traditional schools of thought in Hinduism) who have written Sanskrit commentaries on the (literally, 'the three sources') – the (the original scripture of ), the (part of the ) and the principal . Historically, ''jagadguru''s have established a lineage () and an institution to spread ''dharma.'' They bring forth a new and authoritative interpretation of the scriptures that can unify or redefine the spiritual understanding of generations. Origin and history of the term is of Sanskrit origin where ''jagat'' means 'the entire world' and ''guru'' means 'spiritual master' (literally, 'dispeller of darkness'). In the classics and scriptures, the word has been used for several Devas. In the , Arjuna addresses as the 'Supreme Master of the entire world'. Adi Shankaracharya uses the title for in his . The Sanskrit poet uses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Lingam A lingam ( , lit. "sign, symbol or mark"), sometimes referred to as linga or Shiva linga, is an abstract or Aniconism, aniconic representation of the Hinduism, Hindu Hindu deities, god Shiva in Shaivism. The word ''lingam'' is found in the Upanishads and Indian epic poetry, epic literature, where it means a "mark, sign, emblem, characteristic", the "evidence, proof, symptom" of Shiva and Shiva's power. The lingam of the Shaivism tradition is a short cylindrical pillar-like symbol of Shiva, made of stone, metal, gem, wood, clay or precious stones. It is often represented within a disc-shaped platform, the ''yoni'' – its feminine counterpart, consisting of a flat element, horizontal compared to the vertical lingam, and designed to allow liquid offerings to drain away for collection. The ''lingam'' is an emblem of generative and destructive power. While rooted in representations of the male sexual organ, the ''lingam'' is regarded as the "outward symbol" of the "formless reali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Kos (unit) The kos (), also spelled ''coss'', ''koss'', ''kosh'', koh(in Punjabi), ''krosh'', and ''krosha'', is a unit of measurement which is derived from a Sanskrit term, , which means a 'call', as the unit was supposed to represent the distance at which another human could be heard. It is an ancient Indian subcontinental standard unit of distance, in use since at least 4 BCE. According to the Arthashastra, a or is about . Another conversion is based on the Mughal emperor Akbar, who standardized the unit to 5000 '' guz'' in the Ain-i-Akbari. The British in India standardized Akbar's ''guz'' to , making the ''kos'' approximately . Another conversion suggested a ''kos'' to be approximately 2 English miles. Arthashastra Standard units The ''"Arthashastra'': Chapter XX. "Measurement of space and time", authored in 4th century BC by Chanakya (Vishnugupta Kauṭilya), sets this standard breakup of Indian units of length: * 1 angul (approximate width of a finger) = approx. * 4 angul = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Shrishail Srisailam is a census town in Nandyal district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Srisailam mandal in Atmakur revenue division. It is located about from the district headquarters Nandyal, from Kurnool, and from Vijayawada. The town is famous for the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple and is one of the holy pilgrimage sites for the Shaivism and Shaktism sects of Hinduism. The town is classified as both a Jyotirlinga and a Shakta pitha. census of India, Srisailam had a population of 23,257. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. Srisailam Project (RFC) Township has an average literacy rate of 75.62% higher than the state average of 67.02%. Male literacy is around 85.68% while female literacy rate is 63.24%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Tourism Srisailam is one of thpopular tourist destinationsin Andhra Pradesh and considered one of the most important pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva. Srisailam Dam whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jangam The ''Jangam'' (Kannada script, Kannada; ''ಜಂಗಮರು'') or Janga''muru or veerashaiva Jangam'' a Shaivism, Shaiva order of religious monks. They are the priests (Gurus) of the Shaivism, Hindu Shaiva sect, Gurus of Veerashaiva sect and are disciples of Shiva as mentioned in Basava purana, Basava Puranas. The meaning of word Jangam is 'moving linga'. Jangama is one who is endowed with true spirit of Agama (Hinduism), Agamic knowledge, and has sacrificed his life for giving Samskara (good) character building practices in all sections of the Hindu society.Jangams, a Shaiva order of religious monks and priests of the Hindu Shaiva sect, are not considered part of the traditional chaturvarna (four-varna) system of Hinduism. Jangams are higher and superior than Brahmins.Jangams are also known as Jangam Brahmins (belonging to the Jangam Shaiva sect and who are the highest class Brahmins) perform the duties of priests of Shivalinga, and treated as lord shiva themselves and Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]