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- Therefore, the inference is that the images we see in Nandalal's paintings are merely not what they appear. They carry profound significance. Thus the Parthasarathi is not just an image of Sri Krishna but something more than it.
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Aug 16, 2016 · Arjuna tells Krishna where to steer the chariot, and Krishna sanctions the decision. But if Arjuna ever becomes hesitant, the Supreme Lord is ready to step in and provide the proper direction. Partha-sarathi means that Krishna, as the well-wishing friend of the devotee Arjuna, never allows the surrendered soul to veer off the path of righteousness.
Oct 2, 2024 · Located at Triplicane in Chennai, Parthasarathy Temple is a popular shrine dedicated to Sri Krishna. The story of the temple is associated with Sage Atreya and King Sumathy. The history of the temple begins with Sage Vyasa gifting the murti (idol) of Lord Parthasarathy to Sage Atreya.
May 12, 2023 · The image of Lord Krishna as Parthasarathy is depicted with his four arms, holding the Sudarshana Chakra (discus), the Panchajanya (conch), the bow, and the arrow. The temple’s sanctum sanctorum, or garbhagriha, is where the main deity is enshrined, surrounded by smaller shrines dedicated to other deities.
During the fight between Arjuna and Bhishma, Krishna was injured by the arrow from Bhishma. The mark in the image in the temple is believed to follow the legend. [10] The place is called Allikeni, meaning a pond of lily as it is believed that historically the place was full of lily ponds.
Therefore Parthasarathi means Sri Krishna, the charioteer of Arjuna. At the outset of the Kurukshetra battle, Arjuna requests Sri Krishna to drive his chariot at the middle of the battleground to see both the Kaurava and Pandava armies from an equal distance.
Revered as one of the 108 Vaishnava Divya Kshetras, this historic temple is believed to date back to the eighth century. Its name, “Parthasarathi,” encapsulates the essence of Sri Krishna, the charioteer (Partha) who guided Arjuna, symbolizing divine guidance and devotion.
