Though the story is about shrikalahasti, i dont think this carving is not in srikalahasti temple. Looks like its in lepakshi or some other place. Howev##er, let me give you some inputs about the story.

This represents ShriKalahasti (Spider, Snake, Elephant) and bhakta kannappa who offered his eye to lord shiva when his one of the eyes was bleeding. So the name of the temple is Shrikalahastishwara temple and the town is named after this..This town is just 45 km from the world famous Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam of Lord Venkateswara swamy. An interesting and hidden secret is, shrikalahasti swamy is one of the oldests diety in the world. Even much older than TTD. Kalahatiswara was worshipped at this place by Brahma during all four Yugas.

The swamy originally was Karpoora Lingam. But on the request of Vayu deva, it has become a Vayu Lingam. Suras, Asuras, Garuda, Gaandharvas, Kinneras, kimpurushas, Siddhas, Saadhvis, humans and others will worship this Lingam”.

There are several other legends connected to the glory of the temple. Prominent among them is of Parvati who was cursed by Shiva to discard her heavenly body and assume the human form. To get rid of the above curse Parvati did a long penance here. Pleased with her deep devotion Shiva again recreated her body – a hundred times better than her previous heavenly body and initiated various mantras including the Panchakshari. Consequent to this, Parvati gained fame and came to be known as Shiva-Gnanam Gnana Prasunamba or Gnana Prasunambika Devi.

This is called Kasi of South. Like in Kasi, Srisailam, this is very good for all the tantras particularly all bhairava tantra.

Ghanakala, Mayura, Chandra and Devendra were also freed from their curses after taking bath in the river Swarnamukhi and praying at Srikalahasti. To Bhakta Markandeya, Shiva appeared in Srikalahasti and preached that a Guru alone could make esoteric teachings and, therefore he is Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara.

This is the only temple in India which remains open during Solar and lunar eclipses, while, all other temples are closed.This temple is famous for Rahu-Kethu pooja. It is believed that performing this pooja will ward the people from astrological effects of Rahu and Kethu.

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Nearby, a building construction work was going on.

Lots of poor labourers were working there and their small children used to hold onto one another’s shirt and play “train-train”.

Someone would become the engine and others would become bogies

Every day these children used to take turns becoming the engine and bogies …

But there was one small boy wearing only a half pant who used to hold one small green cloth in his hand and become the guard daily.

So once I went to him and asked him ..”beta, don’t u also wish to become an engine or a bogie some time ?

He softly replied ..” Sir , I don’t have a shirt to wear so how will the other children catch me to make the train?

I could see the slight wetness in his eyes..

But It gave me a lesson…. he could have cried and sat at home a abused his parents for not affording to buy him a shirt.

But instead he chose another way to play and enjoy himself..

In life, we don’t get all things we desire and we keep complaining ..

I dont have a bike, I don’t have car , I don’t have this or that etc…

Life is like that ….we need to make it beautiful and be grateful for what we have ..

HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
Have a Great Day

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Sometimes in the dark of the night,
I visit my conscience
To see if it is still breathing,
For its dying a slow death
Every day.

When I pay for a meal in a fancy place.
An amount which is perhaps the monthly income
Of the guard who holds the door open.
And quickly I shrug away that thought,
It dies a little.

When I buy vegetables from the vendor,
And his son “chhotu” smilingly weighs the potatoes,
Chhotu, a small child, who should be studying at school.
I look the other way
It dies a little.

When I am decked up in a designer dress,
A dress that cost a bomb
And I see a woman at the crossing,
In tatters,trying unsuccessfully to save her dignity.
And I immediately roll up my window.
It dies a little.

When I buy expensive gifts for my children,
On return, I see half clad children,
With empty stomach and hungry eyes,
Selling toys at red light
I try to save my conscience by buying some, yet
It dies a little.

When my sick maid sends her daughter to work,
Making her bunk school
I know I should tell her to go back.
But I look at the loaded sink and dirty dishes,
And I tell myself that is just for a couple of days
It dies a little.

When I hear about a rape
or a murder of a child,
I feel sad, yet a little thankful that it’s not my child.
I can not look at myself in the mirror,
It dies a little.

When people fight over caste creed and religion.
I feel hurt and helpless
I tell myself that my country is going to the dogs,
I blame the corrupt politicians,
Absolving myself of all responsibilities
It dies a little.

When my city is choked.
Breathing is dangerous in the smog ridden metropolis,
I take my car to work daily ,
Not taking the metro,not trying car pool.
One car won’t make a difference, I think
It dies a little.

So when in the dark of the night,
I visit my conscience
And find it still breathing
I am surprised.
For, with my own hands
Daily, bit by bit, I kill it, I bury it.

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Most of my life has been spent trying to shrink myself.Trying to become smaller, quieter, less sensitive, less opinionated, less needy. Because I did not want to be a burden. I didn’t want to push people away. I wanted people to like me. I wanted to be cared for and valued. I wanted to be wanted. So for years. I sacrificed my self for the sake of making other people happy. And for years I sufferd. But I m tired of suffering and I m done shrinking . It is not my job to change who I m in order to become someone else ‘s idea of a worthwhile human being. I m worthwhile not beacause other people think I m. But beacause I exist and therefore I matter. My voice matters. My thoughts matter. My feelings matter. And with or without anyone’s permission or approval. I will continue to be who I am and speak my truth. Even if it makes people angry. Even if it makes them uncomfortable . Even if they choose to leave. I refuse to shrink. I choose to take up space. I choose honor my feelings. I choose to give myself permission to get my needs met.”
“I CHOOSE ME”

At the naughty age of 50… We had our school reunion…one of my friend mentioned – look at the girls..they are still looking so beautiful 😍…even today,I skipped a heart beat looking at my crush ..😀. But the boys are looking so old…many are bald with protruding tummies & shrunken faces …😔

Made me think…what makes a person beautiful? Is it just looks?

Obviously it’s nice to look good…it may boost ones confidence & social interactions …but is it enough?

I guess there is a vast difference between ‘looking’ beautiful & ‘being’ beautiful…

A lady who has disfigured her body during pregnancy …now she is struggling with her complexes…
..but yet she is the source of unconditional love for family …is beautiful…

A bald, obese man who is facing multiple professional challenges…yet he is the source of rock solid support for the family…is a beautiful person…

A working lady …stressing herself out with balancing work & home… still finds time for her ill mother in law neglecting her taunts…is beautiful 😊

The fragrance of love & care spread by them is far superior to any strong perfume …

Eventually the beauty of body will fade one day…but the beauty of soul will not…

Personally….how you ‘ look’ matters for first few minutes…but how you ‘are’ ..matters lifetime…😊

Stay beautiful 😍

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No tuition fees…
No maintenance fees…
No school no fees..
Online class???? Ohh that’s a joke.

With the whole COVID-19 situation, a lot of teachers are facing a very unique challenge.

No, it’s not the saree challenge, nor its the motherhood challenge.

The challenge demanded that they go through digital transformation overnight.
Teachers said: Challenge accepted
(They hid their tech-fears behind a simple smile because children’s learning is at stake)

The challenge demanded that they have to open their house for public viewing
Teachers said: Challenge accepted.
(They suppressed their inhibitions, foregone their privacy because children’s learning is at stake)

The challenge demanded that they have to make do with limited or no resources.
Teachers said: Challenge accepted.
(They started working overtime to plan for teaching without any resources because children’s learning is at stake)

The challenge demanded that they may not be paid their full salaries.
Teachers said: Challenge accepted.
(They started worrying deep in their heart about their own families. But, they were undeterred because children’s learning is at stake)

The challenge demanded that they may need to teach while 30-odd parents are watching over their shoulder judging them for their every little move including but not limited to their voice modulation, pronunciation, grammar, knowledge, love & warmth
Teachers said: Challenge accepted.
(It didn’t matter because the children’s learning is at stake)

My appreciation and respect for these relentless fighters can’t be expressed in words. I want to salute all the gurus across the world who continued to take on the challenges that were piled upon them because children’s learning is at stake and they care!

Kudos to the teaching fraternity who lead by example…. Salute to your relentless spirit… 😊🙏👍👏

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What a Trap this covid is turning out to be.
Cases increasing
But people used to it and getting restless
The number of people out on the streets has increased considerably.
Most without masks….
What guts.

The vaccine is still months away to say the least.
Cases are closing in at neighbouring buildings….
Wonder if it will be our building next…. hope not.

But somehow, it seems as if we can only delay the inevitable….

Man, this one is a game changer.
Lucky those who have had it and come out clean. They now have anti bodies in them hence they are safe.

We have lost so many. The world has lost so many more.
Everywhere there is Under reporting for sure.
And the number of those being tested is also so less compared to our population.
If we test many more, we will perhaps realise we have lakhs of cases more than reported.

But the panic is over
People have learned to live with the fear.
Home quarantine has helped ease the load on hospitals. Not everyone needs to be admitted .
That’s some relief.

But life as we had begun to get used to, the usual hustle and bustle, the fast pace, parties and nite outs, dinners and gatherings, those big fat weddings, the weekend cinema, ipl cricket at the stadiums, music concerts, bars and restaurants, holiday trips all over india and abroad….gosh allready a thing of the past.

We all seem More grounded now
The mad rush has settled.
The planet needed it
We needed it.
Mindless madness….and we had all gotten used to it.

Now time to introspect. To stand and stare. To chill.

2020 is eventually become all zeros
0000.

But inspite of it all, one thing never changes…..
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
Keep the faith
Stay safe
Stay happy
stay blessed

Watch Breathe 2 on amazon and Andekhi on sony liv.
Yeh sab kabhi theatre me nahi milega😜😜

Cheers

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Yesterday I received a friend request from a young attractive guy. ..about 19-20 years old… I was curious.
I wanted to know why someone that young wanted to be my fb friend.
So I accepted it. Then he started sending me private messages..
He called me beautiful. He asked my age. I’m not a liar so I told him and reminded him I’m quite a bit his senior. And I let him talk a bit cuz (truth be told) flattery ain’t all bad. 😉
We kept chatting for a while and within a short time, he asked if we could talk about ‘adult things’. I said ok. Then he replied with a face like 👿. He said ‘thank you babe, you start.”

So I did! I told him adult things like I have arthritis and my knees hurt badly. My back acts up when it is cold outside. I explained that I have crazy insomnia. Didn’t forget to tell him that I have a pacemaker. And of course I told him about the laxatives. Can’t forget that.
Didn’t forget to tell him that I have a good quality denture
I was as honest as I could be about ADULT THINGS but I don’t understand why he blocked me 😳😳🤓🤓😆😆😆😆😆😆

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All About mask. Useful information: -RV Achari

😷Different types of masks (to educate non medical and non health workers)
Myths and Facts about “Masks”😷

Q-1 What are the common types of masks.?😷
Ans –
1 Cloth mask
2 Surgical mask

Q-2 What are the Respirators.?
Ans –
N- 95
N- 99
N- 100
are the respirators.

Q-3 What is the difference between mask and respirator.?😷
Ans – Mask has loose fit, it doesn’t seal nose & mouth snugly.
During respiration air moves along the edges of the mask, while respirator has tight seal & most of the times air passes only through its material after filtration.

Q-4 Are all respirator masks r same.?😷
Ans- No, respirators r graded according to their filtration efficiency.
According to the used filter type
According to the type of materials used & additional features
They r of different types.

Q-5 What is the efficiency grading.?😷
Ans – According to the efficiency of filtration these r usually graded as-
95, 99 & 100.
Means these respirator masks r capable of traping 95%, 99% & 99.9% of particles, smaller up to the 0.3 micron size.
This grading can also be done as
P1 (FFP1) – 80%
P2 (FFP2) – 95%
P3 (FFP3) – 99.95%
Filtration efficiency.

Q-6 What is the N, R or P meaning written over mask.?😷
Ans –
N – not oil proof
R – oil resistant
P – oil proof
(Eg. N 95 is not oil proof)

Q-7 Few repirator masks have valve, what is that.?😷
Ans – That valve is nothing but a simple exhalation port with one way valve mechanism, it reduces effort of expiration, reduce heat inside the mask, dissipate humidity & reduce co2 the amount of from the dead space of mask.

Q-8 When to use surgical masks.?😷
Ans – Surgical mask or procedure mask is the most common mask used by health workers.
It is not designed to protect wearer from inhaling the air born bacteria & viruses.
It is used to block only large particle droplets, splashes, sprays or splatter.
It also reduce the exposure of wearer’s saliva & respiratory secretions to others. Surgical mask also remind wearer not to touch their mouth/nose which could otherwise transfer virus/bacteria after having touched a contaminated surface.

Q-9 What is the filtration capacity of surgical mask.?😷
Ans – It can vary between 10-90% according to the manufacturer.

Q-10 How one can assure about the quality of mask.?😷
Ans – Mask should be certified by the NIOSH (National institute for occupational safety & health) Or
NPPTL (National personal protective technology laboratory)

Q-11 Does cloth mask effective.?😷
Ans – Cloth is a wooven material thus pore size is bigger than surgical mask which is made up of non wooven polypropylene material thus cloth mask is less effective than surgical mask in terms of filtration efficiency.

Q-12 Does extra layer improve efficacy of cloth mask.?😷
Ans – No, it’s not advisable. Each extra layer adds only 2% of extra protection on the cost of comfort .

Q-13 Can surgical/cloth mask be used routinely.?😷
Ans – Yes these can be used routinely.
Few studies done on normal population concluded that the use of simple mask can decrease the incidence of flu up to 75%.
Few east asian countries following this practice of routine use of mask.

Q-14 Can mask be reused?😷
Ans – Cloth mask can be reused after washing.

• Surgical mask should be discarded after single use or after soiled
• Respirator mask should be discarded when resistance of breathing get increased or get solied.
  Viruses/bacterias can grow & flourish inside the reused mask.

Q-15 What r the WHO recommendations for using masks.?😷
Ans –

• For the normal population, any type of mask is not required, maintaining the social distance & hand hygiene are the sufficient.
• Sick person should wear surgical mask.
• Any person who is taking care of sick person should also wear the surgical mask.
• N 95 mask should be used by the person who is potential to get expose with the respiratory secretions of the infected patient. eg… During the Endotracheal intubation, CPR, Ventilation, Bronchoscopy & Tracheostomy.

Hope so this is very useful.