Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Lord Shiva returned from Prithudak Theertham to his Abode Mandara Parvatham. Lord invited Saptharishis to his Abode and paid salutations to them. He informed the Saptharishis about Sati's re - incarnation as Uma. Lord Shiva instructed Saptharishis to visit Himavan and carry out the preaparations for the celestial marriage.
The Saptharishis arrived at Himalaya to meet Himavan. Goddess Uma was overjoyed at the progress of her marriage with Lord Shiva. Himavan was in a dilemma, whether to accept the marriage proposal of Lord Shiva for his daughter or not. Mount Meru suggested performing the marriage of Goddess Uma with Lord Shiva at his wish.
Uma's mother Menaka too was happy at the events took place. She was pleased to know that her daughter was going to marry Lord Shiva. All the Rishis and deities were contented at the progress of Lord Shiva’s celestial marriage, all of them were eagerly waiting for a child who only could kill the demon Tharakasura. The Saptharishis chose the Maithreya Muhurtham on Uttara Phalguni nakshtram as an auspicious day for marriage and informed Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva pleased with the arrangements of His Marriage with Sri Uma. Subsequently Saptharishis resumed their journey to inform the news about the divine marriage to all deities.
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and all the deities were happy to hear about the marriage. Lord Shiva was engaged in the preparations at Mount Kailash for the wedding ceremony.
Lord Shiva’s wedding procession advanced to Mount Himalaya. Lord Shiva's appearance was quite appalling. He wore tiger skin around his waist, skull garlands around his neck and snakes twirled around all over his body. The total appearance of the bridegroom was horrifying. The marriage procession consisted of Ganas, Yakshas and other deities. Lord Vishnu with His consort Lakshmi was preceded on Eagle and Lord Brahma and His consort on Swan. Himavan received his guests with great honor and respect. The women who gathered for the marriage envied at the couple. Sri Uma was exquisitely beautiful at her wedding attire and she entered in the canopy. Himavan performed the divine ceremony of 'Kanyakadanam' offering his daughter’ hand to Lord Shiva. The happiest couple circumambulated the fire and performed offerings to sacrificial fire. Meanwhile, Uma touched the feet of Lord Shiva as a part of the wedding ceremony. Lord Brahma could get a glimpse of dazzling beauty of her face. He was so infatuated at the divine beauty of Uma and only Lord Shiva could realize it. As a result, Lord Brahma spilled out a sperm which He was trying to conceal under the soil. Lord Shiva discouraged Him in doing so, the sperms turned into 80,000 Balkhilyas as predicted by Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva happily returned with His ConsortGoddess Uma to His Holy Abode - Mount Kailash.
Yadhakshara Padha Brushtam Mathraheenam Tu Yadh Baveth
Tat Sarvam kshamyadham Deva Narayani Namosthuthey
Visarga Bindu Mathrani Padha Padhaksharani Cha
Nyunani Chathirikthani Kshamaswa Jagadambikey
Anyatha Saranam Nasthi Thwameva Saranam Mama
Tasmath Karunya Bavena Raksha Raksha Jagadeeshwari.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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