tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post4684210547078404681..comments2024-03-24T16:46:26.733+05:30Comments on Indian Temples & Iconography: Tungnath, highest abode of the great Lord ShivaKavitha Kalyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-71073447380764294342009-12-24T12:48:13.167+05:302009-12-24T12:48:13.167+05:30Great coincidence... We too are starting for Tungn...Great coincidence... We too are starting for Tungnath today, in search of snow and some peace :)<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful trip.!!Saurabh Makkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17902337130911323185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-42423226905769653622009-12-24T07:58:20.127+05:302009-12-24T07:58:20.127+05:30Hi Saurabh
I am going to go on the trip today. Th...Hi Saurabh<br /><br />I am going to go on the trip today. This post was written more in anticipation of the beauty of Tungnath temple I hope to discover for myself. Hopefully, if the Gods bless us well, we will at least reach his abode, if not see him. <br /><br />Regards<br />KavithaKavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-13603843678779101922009-12-24T01:18:54.184+05:302009-12-24T01:18:54.184+05:30Hi... Quick question: Is this a trip log, or one i...Hi... Quick question: Is this a trip log, or one in anticipation of a trip?<br /><br />I am hoping you went in early Dec, and then wrote this. Let me know if this was the case?Saurabh Makkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17902337130911323185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-25701603263580456612009-12-19T05:42:53.395+05:302009-12-19T05:42:53.395+05:30Now, Yogis have indicated one of the 'panchbho...Now, Yogis have indicated one of the 'panchbhootas', 'sky' as the root of mankind. Therefore, 'I' come to 'my' favourite apparent 'root' of mankind, ie, Moon... <br /><br />It is known to the 'present day scientists' too - also similar to entrained air in the form of a bubble getting separated from water - Moon is believably to have popped out of JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-25124373315952304772009-12-18T08:23:59.111+05:302009-12-18T08:23:59.111+05:30Perhaps, one could similarly - as its model, or re...Perhaps, one could similarly - as its model, or reflection - one can also see the phenomenon reflected in the forms of plant life, where a seed sown underground and covered with top-soil penetrates it and appears over the surface. And grows bigger and bigger, to its mature form, with time and, of course, with proper care if human agency is involved - 'naturally' in forest though, like JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-18442755542904132092009-12-17T08:43:13.268+05:302009-12-17T08:43:13.268+05:30Maybe, the geological phenomenon of penetration of...Maybe, the geological phenomenon of penetration of relatively softer sub-soil - on top of earth's surface - by relatively harder underground rocks could thus also help realise the significance of traditional worship since time immemorial of 'Shivling supported on Parvati's Yoni', as expressed by wiser though ancient Hindus, and made fun of by present day wise - whether 'JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-89422870553772826672009-12-16T11:28:03.516+05:302009-12-16T11:28:03.516+05:30Good!
'I' had said 'purushottam'...Good! <br /><br />'I' had said 'purushottam' or the best among men at any point in time...Rama & Krishna, believably appeared in human forms during certain different time periods according to the mythology. However, Gandhi came to be known as 'Father of the Nation', after Independence of Inida that is Bharat recently as a Historical figure...As a world leader, he was JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-36962538641612668592009-12-16T10:44:18.645+05:302009-12-16T10:44:18.645+05:30I completely agree with you.. though i am not able...I completely agree with you.. though i am not able to map samudra manthan with tungnath at the moment. <br /><br />Another thing, i would never equate Gandhi to the likes of Ram Krishna and Jesus... <br /><br />NO, he was so not there. He attempted salvation, he was largely a politician and he was too much of a man to be considered a god. <br /><br />Regards<br />KavithaKavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-67691356857254622842009-12-16T06:58:51.562+05:302009-12-16T06:58:51.562+05:30No reaction, Kavitha! So 'I' need to add t...No reaction, Kavitha! So 'I' need to add that because of the apparent hierarchy in all aspects of 'Nature' - at any given point in time - 'we the people' generally are interested in the best (Purushottam, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed, Mahatma Gandhi, and so on) or the highest, whether naturally existing (Mount Everest, 'Gauri Shankar to ancient Nepalese, in JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-61083073657697948572009-12-10T07:12:27.603+05:302009-12-10T07:12:27.603+05:30Hi Kavitha, Nice imagination! Perhaps a reflection...Hi Kavitha, Nice imagination! Perhaps a reflection of formless creator's dream...<br /> <br />Please do not take it otherwise, being eccentric, 'I' would just add that the naturally existing highest abode of 'Tungeshwarnath' on earth ('Mayavi/ Mithya Jagat or illusory earth/ universe) is indicated - by highly elevated Yogis - as the Mount Kailash, symbolic of the 'JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-2878184146857032262009-12-08T00:08:16.699+05:302009-12-08T00:08:16.699+05:30Hello Jaya Vijayaji,
Thank you for that little pe...Hello Jaya Vijayaji,<br /><br />Thank you for that little pearl of wisdom in your comment. I will definitely try and see if the pujari can open the door for darshan. <br /><br />I have heard the temples are closed, specially Kedarnath, Tungnath and Madamaheshwar but i plan to push my luck with Tungnathji temple. <br /><br />I believe, if the Lord desires, he will find a way to open his door to meKavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-50033196318494790052009-12-07T23:12:57.486+05:302009-12-07T23:12:57.486+05:30Hari Om Kavitha!
Over the years, I've been a ...Hari Om Kavitha!<br /><br />Over the years, I've been a secret admirer of your blog. By the mercy of Sri Tungnath Mahadeva, I was inspired to share a few words regarding your upcoming darshan of the Lord.<br />As we all know, it will be incredibly cold, in fact, freezing during the New Year period. But again, it reminds us how austere (for us humans) the Himalayan environment is. We can try Jaya Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386068633536343299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-14185724521596024202009-12-07T21:42:26.516+05:302009-12-07T21:42:26.516+05:30Hi Bart, Yosee,
I wished i could do the Panch Ke...Hi Bart, Yosee, <br /><br />I wished i could do the Panch Kedar but unfortunately i dont have as much time. <br /><br />I squeezed 10 days and now even that doesnt look enough.<br /><br />I will be covering Guptkashi, Ukhimath, Rudraprayag, Tungnath [will be closed for the winter], Hrishikesh and Haridwar. <br /><br />So I dont get to do Kedarnath though i see the shrine at Ukhimatt and I dont Kavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-38865334831276619162009-12-07T20:44:36.481+05:302009-12-07T20:44:36.481+05:30Wow Kavitha, I was, while reading your post, reall...Wow Kavitha, I was, while reading your post, really thinking the very same as Anu, but her questions and mine have to wait until the new year, I understand. Have a blissful and inspirative pilgrimage to the Abode of Lord Tunganath, the High Ruler, on 3,680 mtrs above Sea Level. Almost in heaven. What a happy new year for you to be there! <br /><br />You have made us all daydreaming to accompany Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357659283971574867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-62646353581737883652009-12-07T13:55:57.718+05:302009-12-07T13:55:57.718+05:30Hi Kavitha, wish i could accompany you on your imm...Hi Kavitha, wish i could accompany you on your imminent trip ! Your lovely post makes it so enticing, i long to sink into that snow and melt into the sweetness of Sivam !.... Am sure the real visit will be as beautiful an experience, if not more, as your imagination ! Best Wishes.YOSEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15364914380063474591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-12145975473877044502009-12-07T11:43:31.602+05:302009-12-07T11:43:31.602+05:30Hi Anu
I have not yet been there, I am going ther...Hi Anu<br /><br />I have not yet been there, I am going there soon. I should be spending my New Years at Tungnath.<br /><br />I will fill you in on the trek once I get back.<br /><br />What I wrote here was more my imagination :) though I believe the real thing should not be too different. <br /><br />It is a trek and we can take a pony ride as well. The path is a rocky road way up. 4 wheelers Kavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-77333178120466187842009-12-07T10:26:18.402+05:302009-12-07T10:26:18.402+05:30this was just great!! you are lucky to be able to ...this was just great!! you are lucky to be able to visit this wonderful temple...... I believe you need to trek to visit it... how difficult was it???Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.com