The Mandir
The Maha Rani Bhawani Maa Shakti Mandir was founded on the 8th of March, 2005 by our Guru Selwyn Churaman. It was opened on the auspicious day of Shiv Raatri and on that same day was the birthday of the Guru's Father (the late) Joseph Churaman. The mandir started with only eight (8) members including the Guru and from that time the mandir has grown tremendously, not so much so in size but rather in quality and spirit. The Guru and its members have really shown to be very much caring and compassionate to all who enter its grounds. Being a sada temple, its annual Puja is the Firepass which is a really big event every year. The mandir is open to all people of different culture and traditions. The mandir is termed "a house of many houses" being open to all religions. One of the greatest teachings of the mandir is " Serve humanity and in turn serve God"
The Godheads, Devis and Devtas
Shree Ganesh
Shree Ganesh is one of the sons of Uma Parvati and Lord Shiva. He is chief of the Ganas and the Giver of wisdom. He is also the remover of obstacles hence, he is worshiped first among the Hindu deities.
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Surya Dev
Surya Dev is known as the Sun God, the giver of energy. The seven horses represents the seven chakras or the seven colors of the rainbow.
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Shree Ram And Sita Devi
Rama's life and journey is one of perfect adherence to dharma despite harsh tests of life and time.He is seen as the perfect man. Sita Devi is the wife of Shree Ram and is a incarnation of Lakshmi Devi.
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Shree Krishna and Radha Devi
Radha is acknowledged as the Supreme Goddess, for it is said that she controls Krishna with Her love.It is believed that Krishna enchants the world, but Radha "enchants even Him. Therefore She is the supreme goddess of all.Shree Krishna teaches dharma as well.
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Shree Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - The holy Trinity (Godhead)
The holy Trinity of the Hindus. they are considered to be the same as The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Brahma Dev is the creating aspect, Shree Vishnu is the sustainer and Lord Shiva has the destroying aspect or the reabsorber.
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Shree Hanuman
Shree Hanuman is the General of the Vanaras ( an ape - like race of forest dwellers). He is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and the greatest and dearest devotee of Shree Ram. He teaches us how a true devotee should be. He teaches us service not only to God but humanity. He is a central character in the Ramayan. He was born to Anjana and Kesari and is son of Vayu (the God of Wind).
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Lord Jesus the Christ
Lord Jesus the Christ (the anointed one), was born to the Virgin Mother and Joseph. He is worshiped by Christians and Non-Christians alike all over the world. His doctrines can be read from the holy book..The Holy Bible. His birth is celebrated on Christmas Day (December 25th) each year. He is termed Lord of Lords and King of Kings.
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The Virgin Mary
The Virgin Mary is the Mother of Lord Jesus. He was conceived through divine intervention by the Holy Spirit. She is considered Queen of Heaven by the Catholic Church. She is considered to be the great Kali by Hindus and her name is also mentioned in the Qur'an.
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La Divina Pastora
In 1703, Venerable Isidore, a Spanish Capuchin Monk, received an apparition of the Blessed Virgin, in which she requested him to encourage the faithful to seek her intercession with her Son, addressing her as “Divina Pastora” – Good Shepherdess .This occurred in Seville, in the province of Aragon, in Spain.In 1715, they began missionary work in Venezuela, and by the 1750′s, had branched across to Trinidad, setting up a number of missions. One of these was established in Siparia during the period 1756-1758 and placed under the patronage of their beloved “La Divina Pastora”.
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The Buddha
Siddhārtha Gautama or the Buddha (means the enlightened one), was born in Lumbini in modern day Nepal.The Buddha was not familiar with the dominant religious teachings of his time until he left on his religious quest, which is said to have been motivated by existential concern for the human condition. After a forty-nine day meditation at age 35, he is said to attain Enlightenment.
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Allah
Allah is the Arabic word for "God". According to Islamic belief, Allah is the proper name of God and humble submission to his will. He is the only God, creator of the Universe and judge of humankind. He is unique and inherently one, all merciful and omnipotent. The Qur'an declares "The reality of Allah" , his inaccessible mystery, his various names and his actions on behalf of his creatures.
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Shani Dev
Shani dev is embodied in the planet Saturn. He is Chief of the Grah Devtas. He is the son of Surya Dev and elder brother of Yama (God of Death). Shani Dev and Yama Dev judge. Shani Dev gives us the results of one's deeds through appropriate punishments and rewards and Yama Dev grants the results of one's deeds after death.
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Gayatri Devi
Gayatri Devi is considered the Mother of Shree Brahma, Shree Vishnu and Lord Shiva because it is said that it is she is the one who gave them their portfolios of creating, sustaining and reabsorbing. She is Veda Mata or Mother of all Vedas. She is meditated upon for good memory.
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Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva (meaning auspicious one) is the God in the Hindu tradition. He is one of great power, yet lives as a sage on mount kailash. He is Supreme and yet merciful. He is worshiped in the abstract form of the Shiva Lingam. His consort is Uma Parvati or the great Kali herself!!!
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Uma Parvati
Parvati Devi is the wife of Lord Shiva, she is shakti or the gentle aspect of Mahadevi. She is considered Adi Parashakti with all other Goddesses being her incarnations or manifestations. She is Mother to Shree Ganesh and Murgan Sadhu.
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Nagura Dev
Nagura Dev also known as Naag Dev or Vasuki. He is said to be the incarnation of Shree Lakshman, one of the brothers of Shree Ram. His consort is Nagin Devi. He is considered to be a land master and both can be seen adorning Lord Shiva.
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Murgan Sadhu
Murgan Sadhu is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi. Brother to Shree Ganesh. Destroyer of the Demon Tarakasur. He is worshiped mainly in southern India and is also known as Skanda, Kartikeya and Subrahmanya.
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Ganga Devi
Ganga Devi is revered as the river Ganges or the ocean. It is believed that one who bathes in the river Ganges causes the remission of sins and facilitates liberation from the cycle of birth and death. In Orisa, she is known as Mama Yemonja.She is Goddess of water and Mother of all races.
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Kataari Maa
Kataari Maa is the sada form of Parameswari and is also known as Katyayani Devi. She is also called small Mother and is the Healer in Mother's worship.
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Sangani Dee Baba
Dee Baba is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. It is said that he is Kush (image of the son of Shree Ram) becoming dark in complexion after passing through the fire ordered by Shree Ram. He is the land Master and protects his devotees from evil.
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Muneeswarar or Munesh Prem
Muneeswaran or Munesh Prem is one form from Lord Shiva. He is said to have seven forms, created to protect the souls from the demon Virabhadra. The forms are: Shivamuni, Mahamuni,Vazhamuni, Thavamuni, Dharmamuni, Jadamuni and Nathamuni. He has the Portfolio of Finance in Mother's worship.
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Maha Khal Bhairo
Maha Khal Bhairo Baba is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He was created to cut off the fifth (5) head of Brahma Dev, as it was the cause of an argument with Shree Hari Vishnu as to who is the greater God among them. While holding the head with his right hand, he used his left small finger nail to cut off the head. He deals with legal affairs, jobs and family matters.
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Lakshmi Devi
Lakshmi Devi is the Goddess of light. She is worship everyday, especially Divali. She was churned from the sea and is the consort of Shree Vishnu. She is the giver of wealth, prosperity, health and happiness to her devotees.
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Sontoshi Devi
Sontoshi Devi was created by Shree Ganesh in order for his sons to have a sister to tie a Rakhi for them. She is worshiped by women of North India. Her name means "Mother of Satisfaction" and it is said that if a woman worships her for sixteen consecutive Fridays, she would win her favor. She is said to bring peace in the home that has confusion.
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Saraswati Devi
Saraswati Devi is the giver of knowledge, the devi of arts and music.She is the consort of Brahma Dev and is worshiped by many children as they seek to further their education.
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Durga Devi
Durga devi means "the invincible one" she got her name after she defeated the demon Durgamasur. She is a form of Uma Parvati, the consort of Shiva. She is also said to be Kali. She protects her devotees from all forms of evil.
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Bhawani Kali Maa
It is said that the holy Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Lord Shiva along with their consorts Saraswati, Lakshmi and Uma Parvati Devi Created the Devi Mahishasuramardini or as we call her, Mariyum Maa to destroy the demon Mahishasur. In order to do that the devi had to kill several of his high ranking generals like Raktabeej, Chand and Mund, Shumba and Nishumba. Mahishasur could not be killed by any man or God and thus thought that he could not be killed by any Goddess. As he approach the Devi, he was astounded by her beauty and offer to marry her. As the Devi listen to him while sipping from a vessel of wine that was given as a gift on creation, she became intoxicated and angry at his proposal. Taking it as an insult, she told him that any man that wants to marry her must defeat her in battle!! Mahishasur accepted. As time passed by and as he was assuming the form of a buffalo, the Devi assumed the form of Bhadra Kali and chopped off his head. After Mahishasur's death, the devi, still furious, lost all control and started to kill everyone. When only Lord Shiva's devotees remained, with fear instilled in them, they sort refuge of Lord Shiva. On hearing their cries, he appeared lying in front of the Devi and as she was going to cross over him, Lord Shiva absorbed all the intoxication from beneath her foot. The Devi assume the form of Bhawani Kali Maa and became calm once more....
Kaani Devi
Kaani Devi is the devi that blesses a marriage. It is said that without her blessings, the marriage will not last. On the Maticoor evening, the women visits the bank of a river and brings back some dirt to place on the bedi. It is Kaani Devi that is invoked and ask to come witness the marriage ceremony and bless the couple.
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Prithvi Dharti Maa
Prithvi means "Mother Earth" and Dharti means "that which holds everything" She is another form of Lakshmi Devi and is also known as Bhumi Devi, Bhuma Devi and Bhudevi. She is also the Mother of Sita Devi.
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Agni Dev
Agni Dev is the most important of the Vedic Gods. He is the God of Fire and by doing Havan, the offerings are lifted up to the various Devis and Devtas through the smoke. He is one of the supreme Gods of the Rig Veda along side Varuna and Indra. He is the link between heaven and earth, Deities and Humans. His Vehicle is the ram.
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