| S.No | Category | Details | Remarks/Links |
| Aum | The sacred sound Aum has three components: ‘A‘ – Brahma, ‘U‘ – Vishnu, ‘M‘ – Shiva | ||
| Steps towards Sayujyam | 01. Naa-Lokam: Fully focussed on self (No Humanity) 02. Maa-Lokam: Focus only on his/her close people or family. 03. Saa-Lokam: Opening the Doors to Humanity. 04. Saa-Meepyam: Trying to understand humanity/the world. 05. Saa-Roopam: Trying to feel the Humanity within us. 06. Saa-Yujyam: Living with 100% Humanity. Merging with the supreme source/Paramathma | ||
| Ekam (One-ness) | Core idea: ultimate reality is one (unity / non-duality), often expressed as “Ekam” (“one”) in Sanskrit. A frequently cited Vedic line is “Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti” (“Truth is One; sages speak of it in many ways”), referenced by modern Hindu explanatory sources as Rig Veda 1.164.46. Names you’ll see attached to this ‘1’ idea: Brahman (ultimate reality), and the term Ekam itself as a pointer to “singular essence.” | ||
| Dwaitam/ Duality | Duality / Complementary Principles (Wife-Husband, Shiva–Shakti, Purusha–Prakriti, Shri-purush, Guru-Shishya) A very famous “2” symbol is Ardhanarishvara—a form that is half Shiva and half Parvati, split down the middle. This icon is explicitly described as representing the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies (often framed as Purusha and Prakriti), and the inseparability of Shiva and Shakti. | ||
| Sri Lalita | Sri Maha Kali + Sri Maha Lakshmi + Sri Maha Saraswati (In Pleasent Form) | Generally worshiped on Friday and Poornima | |
| Sri Durga | Sri Maha Kali + Sri Maha Lakshmi + Sri Maha Saraswati (In Warrior Form) | Generally worshiped on Tue/saturdays and Astama/Navami & Charutdasi/Amavasya | |
| Tri – Dehas (3) | 01. Sthula: This is our physical body whuch we can see with our eyes (Bahir-Mukam) 02. Sookshma: This is spiritual world. This is our inner Body/feelings/Bhavanas (Antera-Mukam) 03. Karana: This is celestial Body (Our Devine body) | ||
| Tri -Murtis and their Energies | 1. Brahma (creator) & Sri Vani/Saraswathi 2. Vishnu (preserver) & Sri Lakshmi 3. Shiva (destroyer) & Parvathi | ||
| Tri – Granthis | 1. Brahma Granthi (The Knot of Creation), Situated at Muladhara (Root) chakram. 2. Vishnu Granthi (The Knot of Preservation) – Situated between the Manipura (Solar Plexus) and Anahata (Heart) chakras. 3. Rudra Granthi (The Knot of Transformation)- Located at the Ajna (Third Eye) chakra. | ||
| Tri – Kootas | 01. Vakbhava (Maha-Saraswati) – Energy Point: Agna Chakram 02. Madhaya (Maha Lakshmi) – Energy Point: Anahata Chakram 03. Shakti (Maha Kali) – Energy Point: Swadhistana Chakram | ||
| Tri – Lokas | Bhur (Earth): The physical realm. Bhuvar (Atmosphere/Space): The intermediate realm. Svar (Heaven): The celestial realm. | ||
| Tri – Gunatmikas | 01. Maha-Saraswati (Satviki), 02. Maha-Lakshmi (Rajasi), 03. Maha-Kali (Tamasi) | ||
| Tapatrayas | Adhyatmika (Body/Mind): Sufferings caused by one’s own body and mind, including physical illness (fever), mental agony, anxiety, and emotional distress. Adhibhautika (External Beings): Sufferings inflicted by other living creatures, such as animals, insects, robbers, or enemies. Adhidaivika (Natural/Divine): Sufferings caused by natural disasters, elemental forces, or fate, including earthquakes, droughts, floods, and severe weather conditions. | ||
| Chatur Vedas & Veedangas | 1. Rig Veda: Prajñānam Brahma (प्रज्ञानं ब्रह्म) – “Consciousness is Brahman” (Aitareya Upanishad 3.3). 2. Yajur Veda: Aham Brahmāsmi (अहं ब्रह्मास्मि) – “I am Brahman” (Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.10). 3. Sama Veda: Tat Tvam Asi (तत्त्वमसि) – “That Thou Art” or “You are That” (Chandogya Upanishad 6.8.7). 4. Atharva Veda: Ayam Ātmā Brahma (अयं आत्मा ब्रह्म) – “This Self is Brahman” (Mandukya Upanishad 1.2) ————- Shiksha (phonetics), Kalpa (rituals), Vyakarana (grammar), Nirukta (etymology), Chandas (meter), and Jyotisha (astronomy). | ||
| Chaturyuga (Four Yugas) | Satya, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali Yuga. | ||
| Ashramas | 1. Brahmacharya (student) 2. Grihastha (householder) 3. Vanaprastha (retired) 4. Sannyasa (renunciant). | ||
| Purusharthas | 1. Dharma, 2. Artha, 3. Kama, 4. Moksha | ||
| Chaatur Varnas | Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. | ||
| Chaturamnya Peethas | Puri (East), Orisaa, Current Pontiff: Sringeri, Karnataka (South), Current Pontiff: Dwarka, Gujarat (West), Current Pontiff: Badrinath, Himachal (North), Current Pontiff: | ||
| Antahkarana (4) | 01. Manas (Mind) 02. Buddhi (Intellect) 03. Ahamkāra (Ego) 04. Chitta (Consiousness) | ||
| Stages in Life and Pancha Brahmas | 01. Srushti/creation (Brahma Tatvam) 02. Sthiti/Sustananacce (Vishnu Tatvam) 03. Samharam/Laya (Rudra Tatvam) 04 Tirodhanam/Introspection (Eshwar Tatvam) 05. Anugraham/Plan of Action (Sadashiva Tatvam) | ||
| Avasthas | 01. Jagruti – Awareness in Eyes 02. Swapna – Awareness in Heart 03. Supta – Awareness in Agna 04. Turiya – Awareness in Sahasraram 05. Turya Teeta – – Awareness in Bindu | ||
| Pancha – Rudras (5) | 01. Sadyojata – West 02. Vamadeva – North 03. Aghora – South 04. Ishana – Upwards 05. Tatpurusha – East | ||
| Pancha – Jnanedriyas (5) | 01. Srotra (Ears): hearing 02. Tvak (Skin): touching 03. Chakshu (Eyes): seeing 04. Rasana (Tongue): tasting 05. Ghrana (Nose): smelling | ||
| Pancha – Karmedriyas (5) | 01. Vāk (Speech): The organ of speaking 02. Pāṇi (Hands): The organ of grasping or handling. 03. Pāda (Feet): The organ of locomotion or movement. 04. Pāyu (Anus): The organ of excretion. 05. Upastha (Genitals): The organ of reproduction. | ||
| Pancha – Bhutas | 1. Akasha (Ether/Space): The container for all other elements 2. Vayu (Air): Represents movement, joy, and energy. 3. Agni (Fire): Represents energy, power, confidence 4. Apas/Jala (Water): Represents fluidity, cohesion 5. Prithvi (Earth): Represents stability, form, and solidity. | ||
| Pancha – Tanmatras (5) | 1. Shabda (Sound): Associated with the ether (Akasha) 2. Sparsha (Touch): Associated with the air (Vayu) 3. Rupa (Form/Sight): Associated with the fire (Agni/Tejas) 4. Rasa (Taste): Associated with the water (Jala) 5. Gandha (Smell): Associated with the earth (Prithvi) | ||
| Spata Vidya tattvas (7) (Pure-impure tattvas) | 01. Māyā 02. kāla – the veil of time 03. vidyā – the veil of limited knowledge 04. rāga – the veil of desire 05. niyati – the veil of causality 06. kalā – the veil of being limited 07. Purusha | ||
| Pancha Suddha – tattvas (5) | 01. Śiva 02. Śakti 03. Sadākhya 04. Iśvara 05. Śuddha Vidyā | These five tattvas are the Absolute which leads to the moksha of souls. These five tattvas can also be seen as the retrogradation of souls from their lower state to their higher steps towards liberation. | |
| Pancha – Kosas | 01. Annamaya (physical/food sheath) 02. Pranamaya (vital-energy sheath) 03. Vignanamaya (mind sheath) 04. Manomaya (intellect/knowledge sheath) 05. Ananadamaya (bliss sheath) | ||
| Pancha – Amrutas | 01. Kshreeam (Milk) 02. Dadhi (Curd) 03. Butter (Ghee) 04. Madhu (Honey) 05. Chakkera (Sugar) + Phalodakam (Fruit Juice) | ||
| Pancha – Gavyas | 1. Go-Kshreeam (Milk) 2. Go-Dadhi (Curd) 3. Go-Gheee (Butter) 4. Go-Panchakam (Urine) 4. Go-Mayam (Dung) | ||
| Pancha – Mukha Gods | Gayatri Devi, Anjaneya- Hanuman (courage), Narasimha (courage), Garuda (swiftness), Varaha (stability), and Hayagriva (knowledge) | ||
| Panchangam | 1. Tithi – lunar day 2. Vaaram – weekday 3. Nakshatram – star constellation 4. Yogam – planetary combination (yoga) 5. Karanam – half of a tithi (karaṇa) | ||
| Pancha Maha Dukhalu / Pancha Kleshalu (causes of sufferingt) | 1. Avidya (ignorance) 2. Raga–Dvesha (excessive attachment & aversion/hatred) 3. Neglect of life / life values 4. Inertia (laziness / tamasic dullness / inaction) 5. Lack of humanity (absence of compassion/empathy) | ||
| Pancha Maha Paathakalu (Five great sins) | Brahma-hatya – killing a Brahmin Suraa-paanam – consuming intoxicants/alcohol Guru-bharya-sangamanam – illicit relation with the guru’s wife Stealing gold Maha-paathaka-samsargam – associating with/supporting those who committed the above four sins | ||
| Pancha Kanyalu | 1. Ahalya 2. Draupadi 3. Sita / Kunti 4. Tara 5. Mandodari | ||
| Pancha Bhakshyalu (Five categories of food) | 1. Bhakshyam – foods that are eaten/chewed (solids) 2. Bhojyam – foods that are swallowed (cooked meals/soft foods) 3. Choshyam – foods that are sucked (sucking-type items) 4. Lehyam – foods that are licked (thick/semi-solid items) 5. Paaniyam – drinks / beverages | ||
| Pancha Pandavulu (Five Pandavas) | Dharmaraja/Yudhishthira Bhima Arjuna Nakula Sahadeva | ||
| Pancharamalu (Five Shiva temples) | Draksharamam Kumararamam Ksheeraramam Somaramam Amararamam | ||
| Pancha Moorthulu (Five forms of a deity in temples) | Dhruva Moorthi – fixed/main idol Bhoga Moorthi – idol for enjoyment/offerings (ritual use) Kautuka Moorthi – small idol used for special rituals Ugra Moorthi – fierce form Utsava Moorthi – festival/procession idol | ||
| Pancha Pallavas (Sacred Trees) | |||
| Pancha Maha Paapalu (Five great sins) | Stri-hatya – killing a woman Shishu-hatya – killing a child Go-hatya – killing a cow Brahma-hatya – killing a Brahmin Guru-hatya – killing a teacher/guru | ||
| Sumangali | Mangalsutram Turmeric Kumkum Bangles Chevvaku | ||
Arishad – Vargas | 1. Kama 2. Krodha 3. Lobha 4. Moha 5. Mada 6. Matsarya | ||
| Ṣhat – Darśana (Six visions) | 1. Nyaya 2. Vaisheshika 3. Samkhya 4. Yoga 5. Mimamsa (Purva Mimamsa) 6. Vedanta (Uttara Mimamsa) | ||
| Great Founders | Gautama (Nyaya) Kanada (Vaisheshika) Kapila (Samkhya) Patanjali (Yoga) Jaimini (Purva Mimamsa) Badarayana / Vyasa (Vedanta) | ||
| Shat – Chakras | 1. Mooladharam 2. Swadhistanama 3. Manipura 4. Anahatama 5. Visuddhi 6. Agana 7. Sahasraram | ||
| Sapta – Dhatus | 1. Tvakstha (Skin) 2. Rudhiram (Blood) 3. Asthi (Bone) 4. Majja (Bone marrow) 5. Mamsam (Meat) 6. Veeryam (Sperm) 7. Medha (Intellect) | ||
| Sapta – Matrukas | 1. Nandaja 2. Raktadantika 3. Satakshi 4. Sakabari 5. Durga 6. Bheema 7. Bramari | ||
| Sapta – Rishis | 1. Kashyapa: Progenitor of beings. 2. Atri: Seer of divine balance. 3. Vashistha: Sage of divine wisdom and royal guru. 4. Vishwamitra: Creator of the Gayatri Mantra. 5. Gautama: Sage of discipline. 6. Jamadagni: Father of Parashurama. 7. Bharadvaja: Known for his knowledge. | ||
| Sapta – Sagaras | Lavaṇa, Ikṣu, Sure, Sarpissu, Dadhi, Kṣīra, and Jala | ||
| Sapta – Nadhis | Ganga, | ||
| Sapta – Parvatas | |||
| Sapta – Swaras | Sa re ga ma pa da ni sa | ||
| Septa – Giris (Tirumala) | Seshadri Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrushabhadri, Narayanadri, and Venkatadri. | ||
| Sapta – puris (Moksha sthalas) | 01. Ayodhya 02. Mathura 03. Kaasi (Varanasi) 04. Kanchi (Kanchipuram) 05. Avanthika (Ujjain) 06. Dwaaraka (Dwaravati) 07. Maayapuri (Haridwar) | ||
Sapata -Varas | 01. Ravi (Sun) 02. Soma (Mon) 03.Mangala (Tue) 04.Budha (Wed) 05. Guru (Thurs) 06.sukra (Fri) 07.Shani (Sat) | ||
| Sapta – Rashmi | Sushumna (nourishes the Moon) Harikesha (nourishes the Stars/Nakshatras) Vishwakarma (nourishes Mercury) Vishwavyarcha (nourishes Venus) Sampadvasu (nourishes Mars) Arvavasu (nourishes Jupiter) Swaraj (nourishes Saturn) | ||
| Sapta – Vedic Meters (Chandas) | Gayatri: The most famous, with 24 syllables. Brihati: 36 syllables. Ushnih: 28 syllables. Jagati: 48 syllables. Trishtubh: 44 syllables. Anushtubh: 32 syllables. Pankti: 40 syllables | ||
| Sapta – Varnas (in Rainbow) | 01. Violet (Sahasrara): Pure consciousness and spiritual connection. 02. Indigo (Ajna): Intuition, insight, and the “third eye.” 03. Blue (Vishuddha): Communication, truth, and the throat. 04. Green (Anahata): Love, compassion, and the heart. 05. Yellow (Manipura): Power, intellect, and the solar plexus. 06. Orange (Svadhisthana): Creativity, emotion, and the sacral area. 07. Red (Muladhara): Survival, grounding, and the root. | ||
| Sapta – padi (Seven Vows) | First Step (Food & Nourishment): A prayer to never lack food and to share the responsibility of providing for the household. Second Step (Strength): A vow to support each other physically, mentally, and spiritually in all circumstances. Third Step (Prosperity): A commitment to work together to earn wealth and use it righteously (Dharma). Fourth Step (Happiness): A vow to share joys and sorrows and to bring harmony to the family. Fifth Step (Lineage/Children): A prayer for healthy, noble children and the strength to raise them with good values. Sixth Step (Nature & Health): A wish for long life, self-control, and physical well-being. Seventh Step (Friendship): The final vow of eternal friendship, loyalty, and companionship. | ||
| Ashta – Matrukas (8) | 01. Brahmani (Brahmi): Power of Brahma 02. Maheshvari: Power of Shiva/Maheshwara 03. Kaumari (Kumari): Power of Kumara/Skanda/Murugan 04. Vaishnavi: Power of Vishnu 05. Varahi: Power of Varaha 06. Mahendri/Indrani (Aindri): Power of Indra 07. Chamunda (Chamundi): Representing destruction of ego 08. Narasimhi or Mahalakshmi | ||
| Ashta – vasuvu | Aap (Water), Dhruv (Pole Star/Steadfastness), Soma (Moon), Dhara (Earth), Anila (Wind), Anala (Fire), Pratyusha (Dawn), and Prabhasa (Light) | ||
| Asta – Lakshmis | Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, Santana, Veera (Dhairya), Vidya, and Vijaya Lakshmi | ||
| Ashta Aishwaryalu (External Prosperity + Inner Well‑Being) | 1. Dhanam (Wealth) → A life without poverty or humiliation; living with dignity 2. Dhanyam (Food/Grains) → A healthy life without illnesses 3. Santhanam (Children) → Obedient, well‑brought‑up children 4. Jayam (Victory/Success) → A righteous life rooted in dharma 5. Dhairyam (Courage) → A life with low stress and mental peace 6. Ayudha Balam (Strength/Protection) → A supportive, understanding life partner 7. Rajyam (Influence/Kingdom) → Friends who think well and give good guidance 8. Vahanam (Means/Vehicle) → A peaceful, effortless (natural) death | ||
Nava – bhakti | 01. Shravana (Hearing): Listening to the glories, stories, and scriptures of the Divine (e.g., Bhagavata Purana). 02. Kirtana (Chanting): Singing or chanting the Name, praises, and leelas (divine plays) of the Lord. 03. Smarana (Remembering): Constantly remembering the Lord, meditating on His form and attributes. 04. Pada Sevana (Serving the Feet): Serving the lotus feet of the Lord, which can be interpreted as serving the needy or the deity in a temple. 05.Archana (Worship): Worshipping the Lord through ritualistic puja, offering flowers, or meditation. 06.Vandana (Prostration): Humbly bowing down or offering salutations to the Divine in all beings. 07. Dasya (Servitude): Serving the Lord as a devoted servant, performing actions as divine duty. 08. Sakhya (Friendship): Cultivating a friendship with the Divine, feeling God as a close companion (as Arjuna felt for Krishna). 09. Atma Nivedana (Self-Surrender): Total surrender of one’s body, mind, and soul to the Lord (Atma = Self, Nivedana = Offering) | ||
| Nava – randras | Eyes (2) , Nostrils (2), Ears (2), Mouth (1), Genital/Urethral Opening (1), Anus (1) | ||
Nava – Dudurgas | 01. Shailaputri 02. Brahmacharini 03. Chandraghanta 04. Kushmanda 05. Skandamata 06. Katyayani 07. Kalaratri 08. Mahagauri 09. Siddhidhatri | ||
| Nava – Grahas | 01. Aditya (Sun): Wheat 02. Soma (Monn): Rice 03. Managala (Mars) : Chickpea 04. Budha (Mercury) : Green Gram/Moong Dal 05. Guru (Jupiter) : Bengal Gram 06. Sukra (Venus) : Cat eye beans 07. Sani (Saturn): Black Sesame 08. Rahu (Neptune): Black Gram 09. Ketu (Pluto): Horse Gram | ||
| Dasa – Avataras | 01. Matsya (Fish): 02. Kurma (Tortoise): 03. Varaha (Boar): 04. Narasimha 05. Vamana (Dwarf): 06. Parashurama (Warrior-Sage): 07. Rama (Prince of Ayodhya): 08. Krishna (Cowherd Prince): 09. Balarama 10. Kalki/Buddha | ||
| Dasa – Dikpalakas | Purva (East): Indra (King of Gods, rain) Agneya (Southeast): Agni (God of Fire) Dakshina South (Dakshina): Yama (God of Death/Justice) Nairṛti (Southwest) : Nirriti (Goddess of Misfortune/Chaos) Paścima (West): Varuna (God of Oceans) Vāyavya (Northwest): Vayu (God of Wind) Uttara (North): Kubera (God of Wealth) Īśānya (Northeast): Ishana (Form of Shiva) Urdhva (Upward): Brahma Bhumi (Downward): Vishnu or Ananta | ||
| Dasa – Mahavidyas | Kali: The ultimate form of time, change, and destruction of ego. Tara: The goddess of guidance, protection, and liberation (tarini). Tripura Sundari (Shodashi): The goddess of perfection, beauty, and consciousness. Bhuvaneshvari: The goddess whose body is the cosmos, controlling space and manifestation. Bhairavi: The fierce goddess of transformation and kundalini energy. Chinnamasta: The self-decapitated goddess, representing radical self-sacrifice and transcendence. Dhumavati: The widow goddess, representing the voids, hunger, and smoky consciousness. Bagalamukhi: The goddess who paralyzes enemies and freezes negative energy. Matangi: The goddess of knowledge, arts, and speech, often associated with Tantric tantra. Kamalatmika (Kamala): The goddess of prosperity, wealth, and beauty (Tantric Lakshmi). | ||
| Dwadasa – Adityas (12) | 01. Varuna/Dhata: Creator/Order 02. Surya/Aryaman: Sun/Friendship 03. Sahasramshu/Mitra: Radiant/Compact 04. Dhata/Varuna: Supporter 05. Tapana/Indra: Scorcher 06. Savita/Vivasvan: Creator/Sun 07. Gabhasti/Pushan: Radiant/Nourisher 08. Ravi/Parjanya: Sun/Rain god 09. Parjanya/Amshuman: Cloud god 10. Tvashta: Divine Architect 11. Vishnu: Preserver 12. Bhadra/Mitra: Auspicious | ||
| Ekadasa – Rudras (11) | |||
| Dwadasa – Jyotir Lingas (12) | 01. Somnath: Veraval, Gujarat 02. Mallikarjuna: Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh 03. Mahakaleshwar: Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh 04. Omkareshwar: Mandhata Island, Madhya Pradesh 05. Kedarnath: Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand 06. Bhimashankar: Pune, Maharashtra 07. Kashi Vishwanath: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 08. Trimbakeshwar: Nashik, Maharashtra 09. Vaidyanath: Deoghar, Jharkhand 10. Nageshwar: Dwarka, Gujarat 11. Rameshwar: Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu 12. Grishneshwar: Aurangabad, Maharashtra | ||
| Rasi – Chakram (12) | 01. Mesha (Aries) 02. Vrishabha (Taurus) 03. Mithuna (Gemini) 04. Karka/Karkata (Cancer) 05. Simha (Leo) 06. Kanya (Virgo) 07. Tula (Libra) 08. Vrishchika (Scorpio) 09. Dhanus (Sagittarius) 10. Makara (Capricorn) 11. Kumbha (Aquarius) 12. Meena (Pisces) | ||
| Chatur-Dasa Bhuvanas | 01. Satya 02. Tapo 03. Jana 04. Mahar 05. Swarga 06. Bhuvar 07. Bhu 08. Atala 09. Vitala 10. Sutala 11. Talatala 12. Mahatala 13. Rasatala 14.Paatala | ||
| Pancha-Dasa Tidhi/ Nitya -Devis (15) | 01. Kameshvari: symbolizing desire and supreme bliss. 02. Bhagamalini: associated with attraction and inner beauty. 03. Nityaklinna: representing compassion and tender love. 04. Bherunda: often associated with destruction of negativity. 05. Vahnivasini: representing fire and purification. 06. Maha Vajreshvari: representing diamond-like strength and awareness. 07. Shivaduti: representing the messenger of Shiva. 08. Tvarita: representing swiftness and intellect. 09. Kulasundari: representing divine beauty. 10. Nitya: embodying the eternal form. 11. Nilapataka: epresenting the blue banner of victory. 12. Vijaya: symbolizing victory. 13. Sarvamangala: embodying all-auspiciousness. 14. Jvalamalini: representing the flame-garlanded goddess. 15. Chitra: representing the colorful manifestation of consciousness. 16. Mahanitya or Lalita herself, is the complete, unchanging Goddess | ||
| Astadasa – Skakti Peethas (18) | 01. Shankari Devi (Thirukonamalai, Sri Lanka): Groin part. 02. Kamakshi Amman (Kanchipuram, TN): Back part of Sati. 03. Shrinkhala Devi (Pradyumna, WB): Stomach part. 04. Chamundeshwari (Mysore, Karnataka): Hair. 05. Jogulamba Devi (Alampur, Telangana): Upper teeth/jaw. 06. Bhramaramba Devi: (Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh): Neck. 07. Mahalakshmi (Kolhapur, Maharashtra): Eyes. 08. Ekaveerika/Renuka Devi (Mahur, Maharashtra): Left hand. 09. Mahakali Devi (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh): Upper lip. 10. Puruhutika Devi (Pithapuram, Andhra): Left hand/feet part. 11. Girija Devi (Jajpur, Odisha): Abdomen. 12. Manikyamba Devi (Draksharamam, Andhra): Left cheek. 13. Kamakhya Devi (Guwahati, Assam): Womb/Reproductive organ. 14. Madhaveswari/Alopi Devi (Prayagraj, UP): Fingers. 15. Vaishnavi Devi/Jwalamukhi (Kangra, Himachal): Tongue. 16. Mangalya Gouri (Gaya, Bihar): Breast. 17. Vishalakshi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh): Face/Earring. 18. Saraswathi Devi (Sharada Peeth, Kashmir): Right hand | ||
| 24 Tatvas | 01. Pancha – Jnanedriyas (5) + 02. Pancha – Karmedriyas (5) + 03. Pancha – Bhutas (5) 04. Pancha – Tanmatras (5) 05. Antahkarana (4) | ||
| 27 Nakstras | Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. | ||
| 36 Tatvas | 01. 24 Tratvas + 02. Sapta Vidya tattvas (7) 03. Pancha Suddha – tattvas (5) | ||
| 60 Years | Years 1–20 (Brahma) Prabhava (Sacrificial rites) Vibhava (Comfort/Happiness) Shukla (Abundant grain) Pramodoota (Rejoicing) Prajotpatti (Increase in comfort) Angirasa (Growth/Prosperity) Shrimukha (Population increase) Bhava (Flourishing thoughts) Yuva (Vitality/Energy) Dhatu (Sprouting herbs/Nature) Ishvara (Welfare and health) Bahudhanya (Great prosperity) Pramathi (Moderate rains) Vikrama (Plenty of grains) Vishu (Thriving resources) Chitrabhanu (Wonderful events) Subhanu (Health/Prosperity) Tarana (Favorable clouds/Rains) Parthiva (Abundant rains) Vyaya (Expenditure/Change) Years 21–40 (Vishnu) Sarvajit (Good showers) Sarvadhari (Prosperity) Virodhi (Obstacles/Conflict) Vikriti (Transformation) Khara (Harshness) Nandana (Joy/Pleasure) Vijaya (Victory/Heavy rains) Jaya (Excessive rains) Manmatha (Desire/Passion) Durmukha (Unpleasant face/Difficulty) Hemalamba (Gold-like support) Vilamba (Delay) Vikari (Repulsive/Distorted) Sharvari (Darkness/Night) Plava (The boat/Ferrying across) Shubhakrit (Auspiciousness) Shobhakrit (Beauty/Goodness) Krodhi (Anger/Fury) Vishwavasu (Universal wealth) Parabhava (Defeat/Insignificance) Years 41–60 (Shiva) Plavanga (The jumper/Monkey) Keelaka (The bolt/Fastener) Saumya (Gentleness) Sadharana (Ordinary/Common) Virodhikrit (Causing opposition) Paridhavi (Runaway/Lamentation) Pramadicha (Carelessness) Ananda (Bliss) Rakshasa (Demonic/Fierce) Anala (Fire) Pingala (Tawny/Reddish) Kalayukta (Time-bound) Siddhartha (Fulfilled purpose) Raudra (Fierce/Angry) Durmati (Evil-minded) Dundubhi (Drum/Sound) Rudhirodgari (Blood-shedding) Raktakshi (Red-eyed) Krodhana (Angry/Obstacle-maker) Akshaya (Undecaying/Inexhaustible) | ||
| Chatushasti Yoginis (64) | |||
| Chatushasti Upacharas (64) | 1. Preliminary and Welcome Rituals Dhyanam: Meditation on the goddess. Avahanam: Inviting the deity. Asanam: Offering a seat. Arghyam: Offering water for feet. Padyam: Offering water for hands. Achamaniyam: Water for sipping.Madhu-parkam: A mixture of honey, ghee, etc. Snanam: Bathing with water. Vastram: Offering clothes. Aabharana: Offering ornaments. 2. Decoration and Daily Needs11. Gandham: Sandalwood paste. 12. Pushpam: Flowers. 13. Dhupam: Incense. 14. Deepam: Lamp. 15. Naivedyam: Food offering. 16. Achamaniyam: Water after food. 17. Tambulam: Betel leaves/nut. 18. Nirajanam: Aarti. 19. Mantrapushpam: Flowers and Mantras. 20. Pradakshina: Circumambulation. 21. Chatram: Umbrella. 22. Chamar: Fan. 23. Darpanam: Mirror. 24. Gitam: Singing. 25. Nrityam: Dancing. 26. Vadyam: Playing instruments. 27. Stotram: Hymns. 28. Ratham: Chariot. 29. Hasti: Elephant. 30. Turagam: Horse. 3. Elaborate Upacharas (Internal/Spiritual) 31. Paduka: Sandals. 32. Bhojanam: Meal. 33. Pushpashayanam: Flower bed. 34. Sugandha Taila: Fragrant oil. 35. Mangala Snanam: Auspicious bath. 36. Panchamrita: Five-part nectar bath. 37. Abhishekam: Detailed bathing. 38. Vibhuti: Holy ash. 39. Kunkumam: Vermilion. 40. Patram: Leaves. 41. Pushp-malika: Garland. 42. Karpur-arati: Camphor light. 43. Visesh-arghya: Special water. 44. Hastodakam: Hand water. 45. Tambula-artha: Second betel leaf. 46. Malyam: Garland of honor. 47. Upaveedam: Sacred thread. 48. Kavacham: Armor. 49. Panchanga: Five parts of prayer. 50. Sahasranama: 1000 names recital. 4. Final Worship and Farewell 51. Stuti: Praise. 52. Aatmarpanam: Of fering oneself. 53. Prakaram: Enclosure54. Samarpana | ||
| Names with “Akshi” in Sri Lalita Sahasranama | Deerghakshi, Kamakshi, Kamalakshi Lolakshi, Meenakshi, Mrugakshi, Raaktakshi Sahasrakshi, Vishalakshi | ||
| Names with “Atma” in Sri Vishnu Sahasranama | 01. Bhootatma (8): The soul of all beings. 02. Pootatma (10): The Pure Soul, untainted by the effects of karma. 03. Paramatma (11): The Supreme Soul, for whom there is no other guiding soul. 04. Athmavan (84): The real owner and controller of the souls. 05. Ameyatma (102 & 179): The Lord whose essence is immeasurable or incomprehensible. 06. Samatma (107): He who is the same in all or has a balanced mind. 07. Chaturatma (137): One whose Self has a four-fold manifestation. 08. Dhritatma (160): The supporter of all the jivatmas (individual souls). 09. Vishrutatma (207): Atma in the Vedas or whose soul is of a special nature. 10. Visvatma (225): The very soul of the Universe. 11. Nivrittatma (229): He whose mind is turned away from worldly desires. 12. Prasannathma (235): He with a clear mind or of a delightful nature. 13. Aprameyatma (246): One who cannot be known through knowledge alone. 14. Prakaasaatma (274): The Lord of self-effulgent consciousness. 15. Vridhatma (351): The ancient soul who existed before creation. 16. Vimukthathma (450): The ever-liberated soul. 17. Anantatma (518): The infinite soul. 18. Satyatma (589): The soul whose nature is Truth. 19. Shuddhatma (641): The pure self. 20. Mahatma (702): The Great Soul. 21. Prameyatma 22. Vissuddatma 23. Gabhiraatma 24. Lokatma 25. Nayatatma 26. Vijitatma 27. Videyatma | ||
| Names with “Pathi” in Rudram | 01. Ashwapathi 02. Gruthsapathi 03. Vraatapathi 04. Ganapathi 05. Rathpath 06. Shwapathi 07. Pashupathi | ||
| Names with “Rakta” in SDM | Raktambara Rakta-Varna Rakta-Kesha Rakta-Nakha Rakta-Dantika Rakta-Pada. |