Photo Album # 1 Devi -Shakti - Maaa - Feminine Divine!
Album # 2 Pictures of Radha and Krishna... the most beloved to the Vaishnava Bauls of Bengal, the original Bhakti Yoga from Bengal.
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Beloved Radha & Krishna of the Vaishnava Bauls of Bengal, have been worshiping Krishna and Radha for thousands of years. The Vaishnava Bauls of Bengal are "The Rasa Lila Mystics" ancestors of Sri Nityananda of Ekkchakra Bengal India and were around long long before the 15th century.
Sri Nitai, his son Birbhadra (Gosai), Advaita Gosai, Rasaraj Gosai, Khepa Chand Gosai, Ananto Gosai, Okkur Gosai & Triguna Das, Phuru Dasi, Nabani Das & Brajabala Dasi, Annapurna Dasi, Radharani Dasi, Purna Das, Lakshman Das, Chakrdhar Das... Krishnendu Das Baul aka Babukishan is the eldest of the new generation of Bauls and probably the last trained in the oral tradition of Sanskrit.
This lineage orally originates from thousands of years before and is Gosai Das and Dasi Baul. The names listed only go back to the beginning of Gaudiya Vaishnavism in the late 1500's.
Vaishnava Bauls lived a vegetarian, sanskrit oral traditional Vaishnava life that was spontaneous and natural. The had one wife, one husband all their life or sometimes upon finding their Mystic Lover which is their eternal search for their Soul Mate and this also resides inside and spent their life alone.
They were sweet and innocent ecstatic Lovers or the Love.. Radha and krishna always lived in their hearts, they loved all Devata as a true Vaishnava always has mercy and never irritates others. Peace, Unity and Love, accepting all, this is not a beginners path, is the path of the Avadhuta who is beyond all cultures, caste and creed.
The Untold stories from the forgotten Oral Tradition. The Vaishnava Bauls have great Respect and Love for the Feminine Divine and they always Puja's Radha first. They are natural and spontaneous God intoxicated Ecstatic Mystics who say everybody and everything is Divine. The Ektara is their symbol of Peace and Unity and they accept all rejected people as Divine. Originally Sanskrit Speaking people, now almost extinct.
In 2005 UNESCO declared, the Bauls of Bengal:
'A Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible History of Humanity'
Photo Album # 2 - In & Around Bombay (Mumbai) Maharastra India
Photo Album # 3 -
Maa Goddess's of India photo's and images,
Pictures of India,
California,
Photo's of Babu Kishan & Trishula our journey!
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Nabani Das Khyapa the only Baul who initiated Rabindranath Tagore into Baul, giving him the name Ravi Baul (Robi Baul) and Tagore gave Nabani the name, "Mirror of the Sky" and "Khyapa Baul". Nabani is the only Baul to be initiated into Tara Sadhana by Bhama Khepa of Tarapith, Birbhum Bengal.
The Tantric Vaishnava Baul's, this one and only 'Lineage Baul' are from Ekachakra Birbhum. Sri Nityananda an ancestor of this family, was a Vaishnava Baul Avadhuta as was Sri Nabani Das Khyapa Baul.
All Bauls follow this lineage, this lineage does not follow others.
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The Below are the 51 Shakti Piths (Places of Shakti)
The Shakti-peeths are holy places where the remains of Sati, Shiva's wife, are said to be.
In Hindu mythology, the son of Brahma, King Prajapati Daksha had a daughter named Sati. Princess Sati grew up adoring the legends and tales of Shiva. She married Lord Shiva against her father's wish. Once daksh perform yagna and insulted Lord Shiva. Sati felt humiliated and immolate herself in fire. After the death of Sati, Lord Shiva destroyed everything. But still immersed in grief, Shiva picked up the remains of Sati’s body, and performed the Tandava, the celestial dance of destruction, across all creation.
The other Gods requested Vishnu to intervene to stop this destruction, towards which Vishnu used the Sudarshana Chakra, which cut through the Sati’s corpse. The various parts of the body fell at several spots all through the Indian subcontinent and formed sites which are known as Shakti Peethas.
"Shakti" refers to the Goddess worshipped at each location, all being manifestations of Dakshayani, Parvati or Durga. "Bhairava" refers to the corresponding consort, each a manifestation of Shiva. "Body Part or Ornament" refers to the body part or piece of jewellery that fell to earth, at the location on which the respective temple is built. These pieces fell on earth at various places and came to be known as Shakti Peeths.
All these 51 places are considered to be holy lands and pilgrimages. According to the Pithanirnaya Tantra the 51 shakti peethas are scattered all over India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Pakistan.
Some include Tarapith in Birbhum as a as a Shakti Peeth!
All these 51 places are considered to be holy lands and pilgrimages. According to the Pithanirnaya Tantra the 51 shakti peethas are scattered all over India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Pakistan.
1. Amarnath: Shakti Mayamaya, Body part--Throat One of the most famous temples of India, the Amarnath Shakti Peeth is located in India's Jammu & Kashmir. Situated near Pahalgam in Anantnag district, this temple opens for pilgrimages during July/August when the Shivling is available for darshan. The throat of Goddess Sati is said to have fallen here. The devi resides here in the form of Shakti Mahamaya with Trisandhyeshwar as Vairabh.
2. Attahasa : Shakti Phullara, Body part--Lips This Peeth is located in Attahasa Village of Labhpur in Birbhum district of West Bengal. The goddess appears as Shakti Phullara and her lower lip is said to have fallen here. It is compulsory to offer sour eatables whenever bhog is offered to the Shakti.
3. Bahula: Shakti Bahula, Body part--Left Arm Located on the banks of Ajay River, this holy land is situated in Ketugram, roughly eight kms from Katwa of Bardhaman district in West Bengal. The goddess resides here in the form of Devi Bahula and is accompanied by Bhiruk as the Bhairava. The left hand of Sati fell on this land.
4. Bakreshwar : Shakti Mahishmardini, Body part--Centre portion between eyebrows This Peeth is located on the banks of Paaphara River, approximately 24 kms south west of Siuri town, Birbhum W Bengal India. The centre portion of Goddess Sati had fallen here and she is worshipped in the form of Shakti Mahishmardini The temple is renowned for its eight natural hot springs which are enriched with healing powers.
5. Bhairavparvat: Shakti Avanti, Body part--Elbow Maa Sati resides here in the form of Goddess Avanti. This peeth is located near Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh at the Bhairav hills on the banks of Shipra River. In this temple, goddess's upper lip had fallen.
6. Bhavanipur: Shakti Aparna, Body part--Left anklet Goddess Sati appears as Devi Aparna with Vaman as Lord Shiva in the Bhavani Pur peeth, located in the Sherpur Village of Bangladesh. Here, the left anklet (ornament) of Sati had fallen.
7. Gandaki: Shakti: Gandaki Chandi, Body part--Forehead Near the bank of Gandaki river, lays the Muktinath, Dawalagiri Peeth in Nepal. Maa Sati resides here in the Gandaki Chandi form with Chakrapani as the Bhairav. Here, her forehead had fallen and hence, the importance of this holy land can also be found in Vishu Purana which is an ancient text of Hinduism.
8. Janasthaan: Shakti Bhramari, Body part--Chin In the Godavari river valley in the Nasik city, Maharastra India, fell both parts of the chin of Goddess Sati. Devi is known as Shakti Bhramari or Chibuka (meaning Chin) here.
9. Hinglaj: Shakti Kottari, Bodypart--Top of the head Sati's Bhrahmarandhra (top of the head) fell in Hinglaj, around 125 kms away from north-east of Karachi. The goddess here is in the form of Shakti Kottari.
10. Jayanti: Shakti Jayanti, Body part--Left Thigh Locally known as Nartiang Durga Temple, the Jayanti Shakti Peeth is where the left thigh of Sati fell. Located in Kalajore, Bourbhag village in Bangladesh, Devi resides here in the form of Jayanti Shakti.
11. Yogeshwari: Shakti Yogeshwari, Body part--Palms of Hand & Soles of Feet Dedicated to Maa Kali, this Shakti Peeth is located in Iswaripur village, in the Khulna District in Bangladesh. The goddess resides here in the form of Devi Jashoreshwari and Lord Shiva appears as Chanda.
12. Jwala: Shakti Ambika/Siddhida, Body part--Tongue Situated 30 km south to the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh is the Jwala Shakti Peeth. Discovered by the Pandavas, here the Goddess Sati resides in form of Devi Ambika or Siddhida. Tongue of Sati is said to have fallen here. She sits in the form of a flame, which miraculously keep burning, even under the layer of rocks.
13. Kalighat: Shakti Kalika, Body part--Right Toes This Hindu temple is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Kalighat is the site where Maa Sati's toes of the right foot had fallen. The goddess resides here as Shakti Kalika.
14. Kalmadhav: Shakti Kali, Body part--Left Buttock Left buttock of Goddess Sati fell in Kalmadhav, Amarkantak in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh. Devi appears in the form of Shakti Kali.
15. Kamakhya: Shakti Kamakhya, Body part--Genitals One of the fieriest incarnations of Goddess Sati is Maa Kamakhya. Situated in the hills of Neelgiri in Guwahati, Assam, it is one of the most famous Shakti Peeths. The Yoni (genital organ) of Sati had fallen here. During June/July the goddess's menstrual course takes place for three days. The doors of the temples are closed during this period, and Angabastra is used to cover the Yoni-stone of the Devi.
16. Kankalitala: Shakti Devgarbha, Body part--Pelvis Located on the bank of Kopai River, in the Birbhum District of West Bengal, this temple is locally known as Kankaleshwari. The Goddess is worshipped here as Devgarbha or Kankaleshwari.
17. Kanyashram: Shakti Sravani, Body part--Spine This famous temple is located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Devi is in the form of Shakti Sravani.
18. Chamudeswari: Shakti JayaDurga, Body part--Both Ears In the Chamundi Hills of Mysuru Karnataka, is the Shakti Peeth where both the ears of Sati had fallen. The devi resides here and is worshipped in the form of goddess Jaya Durga.
19. Kireet: Shakti Vimla, Body part--Crown Crown of Sati had fallen in Kireet, near Lalbagh court road of Murishabad district in West Bengal. Maa is worshipped here as Goddess Vimla.
20. Ratnavali: Shakti Kumari, Body part--Right Shoulder Locally known as the Anandamayee Temple, Kumari Shakti Peeth is situated on the bank of Ratnakar River in Khanakul, West Bengal. Here, right shoulder of goddess Sati had fallen. She is worshipped in the form of Shakti Kumari.
21. Trisrota: Shakti Bhraaamari, Body part--Left Leg This Shakti Peeth is on the bank of Teesta River in Jalpaiguri of West Bengal, and is locally known as Bhramari Devi Temple. Sati's left leg had fallen here and she resides in the form of Shakti Bhraamari.
22. Manasa: Shakti Dakshayani, Body part--Right Hand This Shakti Peeth is located near the foot of Kailash Mountain in Mansarovar, Tibet, China. It is in the form of a stone slab. The devi is in the form of Shakti Dakshayani. Here, Sati's right hand had fallen.
23. Manibandh: Shakti Gayatri, Body part--Wrists Situated near Pushkar at the Gayatri Hills in Ajmer, Rajasthan, this Shakti Peeth is where two manivediakas or wrists of Sati had fallen. The Goddess is worshipped here as Gayatri.
24. Mithila: Shakti Uma, Body part--Left shoulder Near the Janakpur Railway Station on the border of India and Nepal lies Mithila, where the left shoulder of Sati had fallen. Here, Sati is in the form of Shakti Uma.
25. Nainativu: Shakti Indrakshi, Body part--Anklets This Shakti Peeth is in Nainativu, Manipallavam, 26 kms from the ancient capital Jaffna, Nallur in Sri Lanka. The idol of the goddess is believed to made by Lord Indra and was worshipped by both Lord Rama and King Ravan. The anklet of Maa Sati is said to have fallen here.
26. Guhyeshwari: Shakti- Mahashira, Body Part- Both Knees Situated near to the Pashupati Nath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, this temple is where both the knees of Maa Sati had fallen. She is worshipped here as the Devi Mahashira. King Pratap Malla built this temple in the 17th century.
27. Chandranath: Shakti Bhawani, Body part--Right Arm Situated on the top of Chandranath hills near Sitakunda station, this Peeth is in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Goddess is worshipped as Devi Bhawani here. Sati's right arm had fallen here.
28. PanchSagar: Shakti Varahi, Body part--Lower Teeth Located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, this Shakti Peeth is dedicated to "Maa Varahi". Devi Sati's lower teeth fell here.
29. Prabhas: Shakti Chandrabhaga, Body part--Stomach It is believed that the stomach of goddess Sati fell in Prabhas-Khetra, near Somnath Temple in Guajarat's Junagarh district. Here, the devi is in the form of Chandrabhaga.
30. Prayag: Shakti Lalita, Body part--Finger Fingers of both the hands of Goddess Sati fell in this Shakti Peeth. Goddess is worshipped here in the form of Lalita. There are three temples, namely, Akshaywat, Mirapur and Alopi in Uttar Pradesh nearest city Allahabad.
31. Kurukshetra: Shakti Savitri, Body part--Ankle Bone Maa Sati appeared as Savitri, also known as Bhadra Kali in Thanesar, Kurukshetra, Haryana. The ankle bone of Sati had fallen here.
32. Maihar: Shakti Shivani, Body part--Right Breast Maihar is an amalgam of two words; Mai meaning mother and Har meaning necklace. According to the Hindu Mythology, Sati's necklace fell down in this city situated in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, and hence people started calling it "Maihar". The temple is situated at the Trikoota hill. Devi is worshipped here.
33. Nandikeshwari: Shakti Nandini, Body part--Necklace Located in Sainithia town in Birbhum district of West Bengal, this temple is where the necklace of Maa Sati had fallen. This Shakti Peeth is only 1.5 kms from the railway station. Devi is worshipped here Nandini.
34. Vishweshwari: Shakti Rakini, Body part--Cheeks This Shakti Peeth is located at Kotilingeswar temple on the banks of Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh Sarvashail is a famous Shakti Peeth where the cheeks of Goddess Sati fell. Maa Sati is worshipped here as Rakini.
35. Shivaharkaray: Shakti Mahisha-Mardini, Body part--Eyes This Shakti Peeth is situated near the Parkai Railway Station, near Karachi in Pakistan. Goddess Sati's eyes fell here and she is worshipped as Mahisha-Mardini.
36. Shondesh: Shakti Narmada, Body part--Right Buttock At the source point of Narmada River, at Shondesh in Amarkantak of Madhya Pradesh fell the right buttock of Goddess Sati. Here, the devi is in the form of Narmada.
37. Sri Sailam: Shakti Sundari, Body part--Right Anklet Located in Tripurantakam, Sri-Sailam in Andhra Pradesh, this Shakti Peeth is where the right anklet of Maa Sati fell. The goddess is worshipped here in the form of Sundari and Srisundari.
38. Sri Shail: Shakti Maha-Lakshmi, Body part--Neck The Shakti Peeth is located at Sri Shail at Jaunpur Village in Bangladesh. Devi Sati's neck is believed to have fallen here. Here, the goddess appears in the form of Maha-Lakshmi.
39. Shuchi: Shakti Narayani, Body part--Upper Teeth This temple is located at Suchindram, which is 11 kms on the Kanyakumari road of Tamil Nadu. Sati resides here as Devi Narayani.
40. Shikarpur: Shakti Sugandha, Body part--Nose Situated on the banks of river Sonda, Shikarpur is 20 km away from the Barisal town in Bangladesh. Here, the devi is known as Maa Sunanda or Devi Tara.
41. Tripura: Shakti Tripur Sundari, Body part--Right Foot Situated in Radha Kishorepur Village, few kms away from the Udaipur town, Rajasthan, Tripur Vairavi Shakti Peeth is where the right foot of Sati had fallen. The goddess is in the form of Devi Tripur Sundari.
42. Ujjani: Shakti Mangal Chandika, Body part--Right Wrist Located at Ujjani village in Guskara station of Burdwan district, West Bengal, this Shakti Peeth is where right wrist of Devi Sati had fallen. She is worshipped here as Devi Mangal Chandika.
43. Varanasi: Shakti Vishalakshi, Body part--Earrings This temple is located in Manikarnika Ghat, in Varansi, Uttar Pradesh. It is where the earrings of Goddess Sati had fell. Devi is worshipped here as Vishalakshi and Manikarni.
44. Vibash: Shakti Kapalini, Body part--Left Ankle Located in Tamluk in Medinipur district of West Bengal, this Shakti Peeth is where the left ankle of goddess Sati had fallen. Goddess is worshipped as Kapalini.
45. Bharatpur: Shakti Ambika, Body part--Left Toes It is believed that the fingers of left feet of Goddess Sati fell in the Biraat Nagar, Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. Sati is worshipped here as Ambika Shakti.
46. Vrindavan: Shakti Uma, Body part--Ringlets of Hair In the Bhooteswar Temple in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh lays this Shakti Peeth. The goddess Sati's ringlets of hair is said to have fallen here. The goddess is worshipped as Devi Uma.
47. Jalandhar: Shakti Tripurmalini, Body part--Left Breast This Shakti Peeth is located in Jalandhar, Punjab. Devi Sati's left breast fell here. The goddess resides here as Tripurmalini.
48. Ambaji: Shakti Amba, Body part--One part of the Heart Guarded by the Aravalli Hills from all sides, this gorgeous temple is situated in Gujarat. The temple is located on the peak of Gabbar Hill. It is said that the heart of Sati Devi's fell here. Aadi Shakti appears here as Goddess Amba.
49. Jharkhand: Shakti Jai Durga, Body part--Second part of the Heart Situated in Deogarh in Jharkhand, Baidyanath Jayadurga Shakti Peeth is one of the most revered temples of India. It is the temple where Goddess Sati's heart had fallen and she is worshipped as Jai Durga.
50. Danteshwari: Shakti Danteshwari, Body part--Tooth Located in Chhattisgarh, Danteshwari Temple is dedicated to Danteshwari Devi. It is believed that Goddess Sati's tooth fell here when Lord Shiva was carrying her charred, lifeless body around the earth.
51. Biraj: Shakti Vimla, Body part--Navel This Shakti Peeth is located in Jajpur, near Bhubaneswar. This Peeth is also known as Nabi Gaya as the Nabhi (Navel) of Goddess Sati fell here. Sati is worshipped here as Devi Vimla.
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