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Devgatha Podcast

stories of mythology, festivals, rituals

Samadhi of Revan Nath (Halasiddhanath) at Appachi Wadi, near Kolhapur. August 2026

The Navanaths, Dattatreya, and the Nath Sampraday

My personal connection to the Nath Sampraday began in 1998 when my uncle introduced me to the teachings of Halasiddhanath (Revan Nath). It was a moment that sparked a lifelong curiosity about the Nath tradition. Nearly three decades later, in August 2026, I had the profound experience of visiting the samadhi and mandir of Halasiddhanath. Standing there, I felt a deep sense of fulfillment, as if the spiritual journey that began with my uncle’s guidance had come full circle. This experience reaffirmed my connection to the divine wisdom of the Nath Sampraday.

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Lord Vishnu Offers His Eye to Lord Shiva

The bond between Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva—two pillars of the Hindu Trinity—shines as a testament to cosmic harmony and divine sacrifice. One lesser-known yet profound story, rooted in the Skanda Purana and other sacred texts, narrates an extraordinary moment when Vishnu, in his devotion to Shiva, offers one of his eyes to the Shiva Linga.

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