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What is Devabhisheka? The word ‘Devabhisheka’comes from two Sanskrit terms: ‘Deva’ meaning god or divinity, and ‘Abhishek’ refers to the sacred ritual of pouring divine water(liquid) on Bhairavs/Bharavis accompanied by the chanting of mantras. In its essence, Devabhisheka represents the consecration or anointment of divinity. Traditionally, it involves the ceremonial bathing of a deity’s image,… read more »

Overview Shri Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, is a central figure in Hindu theology, embodying divine love and dharma. He is revered as a master of both the material and spiritual worlds, whose life and teachings are chronicled in various sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam and other Puranic lore. His narratives… read more »

The term “Saptarshi” (सप्तऋषि, “saptaṛṣi”) means “seven sages,” derived from “sapt” (सप्त, “sapta”) (seven) and “rishis” (ऋषि, “ṛṣi”) (sages). These revered figures hold a significant place in Hindu Dharma and are associated with the Big Dipper constellation in the Akash Mandala (आकाश मण्डल, “ākāśa maṇḍala”) illuminating humanity with their light. Meditators often focus on the… read more »

Introduction Shamanism, practiced globally, involves shamans connecting with subtle realms through altered states of consciousness or trance. In the Himalayas, this practice is known as Ghaṇa Puruhiti Vidyā (घण पुरोहिति विद्या). The term ‘Ghaṇa’ (घण) is derived from ‘Ghana’, meaning ‘cloud’ in an indigenous context. ‘Purohiti’ (पुरोहिति) refers to a priest or one who conducts… read more »

Etymology and Meaning in Siddha Dharma Nitya Kurukullā (Sanskrit: नित्य कुरुकुल्ला) is a remarkable manifesation of Goddess Kurukullā. Nitya means eternal or everlasting. Kuru (कुरु) which means one who does or is the doer or creates and destroys & Kulla (कुल्ला) meaning traditions or knowledge system. Kurukulla is the Goddess who creates traditions or manifests… read more »

The Kulasrota, deriving its name from “kula” meaning tradition, is a tantric yogic tradition where “srota” signifies origin or source. It represents a place from which diverse traditions originate. Deeply rooted in the Himalayan Siddha tradition, Kulasrota is a yantra or ritual implement associated with Goddess Kurukulla. The design of Kulasrota features the “Kam beej”… read more »

“Atma Mandala Yoga” is described in the Granth called Atma Yoga Shastra written by the Himalayan Mahasiddha Koshir Nath. This Granth comes from the tradition of Siddha Dharma of Himalayan Siddhas. Atma Mandal Yoga is a compilation of three words “Atma”, “Mandal” and Yoga. Mahasiddha Koshir Nath told four different meanings of the word “Atma”…. read more »

‘Ishaputra Meditating in Himalayan Snow Storm Viral Video’ is a video that WENT VIRAL IN SOCIAL MEDIA where Mahasiddha Ishaputra is seen meditating in the intense snow covered region of Himalayas. This video went viral on social media platforms and mainstream media. This video is shot in vertical format of aspect ratio 9:16. The video… read more »

‘Jeeva Pash Mukti’ is a ‘Patala’ (chapter) under the great Granth (book) of Siddha Dharma. ‘Deva Samadhi Tantra’ is the Granth of Deva Dharma written by Mahasiddha Gana Chakra Nath (महासिद्ध गण चक्र नाथ ). The ‘Patala’ of ‘Jeeva Pash Mukti’ presents the philosophy of ‘Jeeva’ (humans), ‘Pash’ (bondages) and ‘Mukti’ (ultimate freedom). We are… read more »

The original title of the book ‘Jagat Nath Mantra Maala’ is ‘Kulant Peeth Jagat Nath Mantra Mala’. ‘Jagat Nath Mantra Maala’ is an illustrated manuscript with different mantras. ‘Kulant Peeth Jagat Nath Mantra Mala’ is a combination of five words, ‘Kulant Peeth’ (Kaulantak Peeth), ‘Jagat’ (Sanskrit: जगत) means the world or the world with the… read more »

Origin of Kali It is not clear about the first origin of Kālī. When there was no time or place, when there was nothing, not even the idea of nothing, then there was Kālī. So it is unfathomable to describe her fully or know about her origin.As per Siddha Dharma, there are three main esoteric… read more »

Yogmaya is the primordial shakti of this universe. At the beginning of the time, when there was only nothingness everywhere, She existed as an inseparable part of Brahma. She and Brahma are inseparable because they are the same. Brahma or Shiva is passive while Yogmaya or Shakti is that entity that is active and which… read more »

Kula Devta is also known as the traditional ‘family deity or lineage deity’ that has been carried out from generations to generations through a family or lineage system. The worship of Kula Devta denotes the worship of both male deity and female deity. A big festival of Kula Devta worship is done on periodic basis… read more »

The “Yogasana Mala, vol. i” book is an entry level book of ‘Siddha Dharma’ tradition to present Yogasana as it is. It contains fifty asanas explained in a very condensed form through pictures of His Holiness Kaulantak Peethadhishwara Mahayogi Satyendra Nath Ji Maharaj, who himself is performing the asana for illustration. The book is written… read more »