Bhagwan Ganeshji is one of the most-loved and worshipped representations of God. Ganeshji is traditionally invoked before the start of any auspicious undertaking to ensure its success. Ganeshji is also the bestower of wisdom and wealth.
Bhagwan Shivji (or Lord Shiva) is the principal deity at the Shiv Mandir. Shivji is one of the three principal Gods of the Hindu Trinity (along with Brahmaji and Vishnuji), and symbolizes the destruction of the forces of darkness and ignorance. Shivji is extremely generous and easily pleased.
Devi Mata Durgaji is the female aspect of the Divine, and is also known as Shakti. She is the embodiment of Power and Energy, destroying evil in all its forms. The Divine Mother is benevolent and loving, protecting her devotees against adversity.
Bhagwan Shri Ram is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He symbolizes the standard of perfection in various roles. He is flanked by his loving brother Lakshmanji, who epitomizes the ideal brother; and his wife Sitaji, who symbolizes the ideal wife. Ramji is loving and extremely generous to his devotees.
The term “navagraha” refers to the nine celestial bodies central to astrological calculations. These bodies are the planets Sun, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn, as well as the Moon and its nodes Rahu and Ketu (mathematical points on the zodiac). Each of these bodies exerts an influence on our lives, controlling our destinies.
Bhagwan Shri Krishna, the eighth and most popular incarnation of Lord Vishnu, narrated the Bhagavadgita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Radha, his companion, symbolizes the individual soul steeped in the love of the Lord. Krishnaji is extremely benevolent and giving.
Bhagwan Narayanji or Vishnuji is one of the three Gods of the Hindu Trinity. He is the embodiment of goodness, representing the power that pervades the universe to maintain the cosmic order. His consort is Goddess Lakshmi, the giver of wealth, prosperity and fulfillment.
Bhagwan Kartikeyaji is hugely popular among Hindus everywhere, particularlly among the Tamils of India and elsewhere. He is also known as Murugan, Kumaran, Shanmukha, Skanda and Subramanian. He is the God of war and the patron deity of the Tamils. He readily helps those who call on him in times of trouble.
Bhagwan Hanumanji is considered to be an incarnation of Bhagwan Shivji. He is very popular among Hindus, as he symbolizes great strength, enormous wisdom and perfect devotion to God, in the form of Bhagwan Shri Ram. He blesses his devotees with fearlessness and the grace of Ramji.
