Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #TRIPURANTAK

Most recents (1)

#TRIPURANTAK STORY
The practice of smearing 3 strokes of ashes on forehead as a symbol of God Shiva originated from this event

#Thread
Taarakaasura had 3 sons, Taarakaksha, Kamalaksha & Vidyunmali. The 3 asuras, after severe penance to God Brahma, were granted 3 invincible..
1/3 Image
forts/cities (tripura) made of gold, silver & iron that would float around in space. The asuras travelled around universe creating havoc for they could only be destroyed when 3 forts came in a single line & are set on fire by a single arrow. God Shiva did exactly this, the..
2/3 Image
moment 3 aerial cities converged with help of god Brahma as charioteer, mount meru as bow, vasuki naag as string & god Vishnu as an arrow of fire.
After destroying Tripura, Tripurantaka Shiva smeared his forehead with 3 strokes of ashes & this practice is followed even today.
3/3 Image
Read 4 tweets

Related hashtags

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!