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Number Nine is used in religion for its magical qualities. Hindus call their long hymns ‘Sahasranama’ (1000 names) but in reality it is 1008 names. In the same way 108 names for shorter hymns. The added number will be magical Nine. Nine has some rare qualities which other numbers haven’t got. Look at the attachments for more information. It explains the way number NINE is used in different cultures.
The list of Nine Siddhars is:
- Sathyanathar
- Sadhoganathar
- Aadhinathar
- Anadhinathar
- Vegulinathar
- Madhanganathar
- Machaendranathar
- Gadaendranathar or Gajendranathar
- Korakkanathar
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NINE CELESTIAL BODIES (NAVAGRAHAS) & THEIR SHRINES
Surya-Sun- Suryanarkoil (Tamilnadu), Mathand (Kashmir), Konarak (Orissa)
Modhera (Gujarat)
Chandra- Moon-Tingalur(Tamilnadu), Tiruppati (Andhra)
Angaraka- Mars-Tirupparankundram, Palani
Budha-Mercury- Madurai temple
Guru-Jupiter- Tiruchendur temple
Sukra-Venus- Srirangam temple
Sani-Saturn-Tirunallaru (Tamilnadu)
Rahu- Ascending node- Sri Kalahasti (Andhra)
Ketu- Descending node- do-
NINE CELESTIAL BODIES (NAVAGRAHAS)&THEIR HOUSES
Surya
Chandra
Angaraka (Sevvai)
Budha
Guru
Sukra
Sani
Rahu
Ketu
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NINE GEMS (NAVA RATNAM) & THEIR DEVATAS
Manikkam (Ruby)
Maragataham (Emerald)
Vairam (Diamond)
Neelam (Sapphire)
Pushparagam (Topaz)
Vaduryam (Cat’s Eye)
Gomethakam (Onyx/Sardonyx)
Muthu (Pearl)
Pavalam (Coral)
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. NINE AGAMAS
Karanam
Kamikam
Veeram
Chintham
Vathulam
Yamalam
Kaloththaram
Subrabedam
Makudam
Another tradition says 28 agamas:kamikam,yogasam,sinthiyam,karanam, asitham,diptam,sukshmam,sagasiram,amsuman,subrabedam,vijayam,niswasam,swayambuvam,agneyam,viram,rauram,makudam,vimalam,chandragnanam,mukalimbam,purorkitam,lalitham,sidhdham,Santhanam, sarvoktam,parameswaram,kiranam,vathulam.
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9 STAGES OF BHAKTI
Prahlada explains the nine Sadhanas (instruments) of Bhakti (devotion) to Hiranyakasipu in a sloka in Bhagavata. They are
Sravana- Listenig to devotional songs
Kirtana- Singing devotional songs
Smarana- Thinking of God
Padasevana- Going to temple/on pilgrimage
Archana- Worshipping God with flowers etc.
Vandana- Bowing to him and his devotees
Dasya- Becoming His slave
Sakhya- Treating God your companion
Atmanivedana- Offering yourself to Him
Hindu’s Magic Numbers 18, 108, 1008 | Tamil and Vedas
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26 Nov 2011 – Hindu’s Magic Numbers 18, 108, 1008. By S Swaminathan. In Hinduism numbers have a lot of significance. In some places it is used as a …
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