Sage Markandeya

Sage Markandeya:

Lineage: Brahma > Bhrigu > Vidhata > Mrikandu > Markandeya

◍ Association with Sri Krishna: (Brahma Purana)
• Sage Markandeya saw the vision of child Krishna on a Holy Banyan Tree (Kalpa Vata) during Pralaya (final dissolution).

◍ Association with Lord Shiva: (Brahma Purana)
• Sage Markandeya saw the vision of child Krishna on a Holy Banyan Tree (Kalpa Vata) during Pralaya (final dissolution). Sage Markandeya established a Shiva temple after seeing the vision for the welfate of the world and to bring amity between the Vaishnavas and Shaivas.

◍ Pilgrimages:
► Puri - Markandeshwar Temple: Markandeshwar Temple and Markandeya Sarovar was established by sage Markandeya with the blessings of Sri Krishna.

► Purushottama Kshetra - Markandeshwar Temple and Markandeya Sarovar
(Puri district, Odisha)

Markandeshwar Temple and Markandeya Sarovar was established by sage Markandeya with the blessings of Sri Krishna.

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Meditations on Earth, Life and Dharma: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature and Nature will Preserve Us,
Simplify Life and help Nature Thrive,
Plant Trees and make the Planet Green,
Connect with Earth, Connect with Dharma, Connect with Being.

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