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How a revered ancient idol of Nammazhwar (one of the 12 Alwar saints ) was removed from the Azhwarthirunagari temple, Tamil Nadu, in 12th C., and later reinstated by a faithful devotee.
A story of faith, courage, and devotion. A thread.
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Some believe that the eagle-snake symbol on the Mexican flag is linked to the eagle & serpent legend from Puranas (Garuda eats snakes in Mahabharat); & symbolizes the possible spread of Hindu ideas in Americas during ancient times 🙏
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Gangabal lake, foot of the glacier of Mt. Haramukta; final goal of the ancient Haramuktaganga pilgrimage in Kashmir🙏
Hindu tradition maintains that no human foot can touch the summit of the Mt.
Painting by E. Molyneux, in the 1909 book by Francis Younghusband
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The ruins of Martand, with the snowy Pir Panjal range in the backdrop; Lalitaditya's gift for posterity (8th C.)
🙏The king also built Parihaspore (moderns Paraspur)- the city of smiles
🙏Painting by E. Molyneux, in the 1909 book on Kashmir by Francis Younghusband
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