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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

'''Narada''' ([[Sanskrit]]: नारद, Nārada) is a Vedic sage, famous in Hindu traditions as a traveling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom.<ref name="novetzke222">Christian Lee Novetzke (2003), [http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/375037 Divining an Author: The Idea of Authorship in an Indian Religious Tradition], History of Religions, Vol. 42, No. 3, page 222</ref><ref name="lochtefeld461">{{cite book|author=James G. Lochtefeld|title=The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: N-Z|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=g6FsB3psOTIC |year=2002|publisher=The Rosen Publishing Group|isbn= 978-0-8239-3180-4|pages=461 }}</ref> He appears in a number of Dharmic texts, notably the [[Mahabharata]], the [[Ramayana]] and the [[Puranas]].

'''Narada''' ([[Sanskrit]]: नारद, Nārada) is a Vedic sage, famous in Hindu traditions as a traveling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom. He appears in a number of Dharmic texts, notably the [[Mahabharata]], the [[Ramayana]] and the [[Puranas]].

In Dharmic texts, Narada travels to distant worlds and realms (Sanskrit ''[[loka]]s''). He is depicted carrying a [[khartal]] and [[Veena]] with the name Mahathi and is generally regarded as one of the great masters of the ancient musical instrument. This instrument is known by the name  "mahathi"<ref>{{cite news|last=Guy|first=Randor|title=Bhaktha Naradar 1942|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/31/stories/2010073151750700.htm|accessdate=9 October 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=31 July 2010}}</ref><ref>[http://vedabase.net/sb/1/5/1/en1 Bhag-P 1.5.1] Narada is addressed as 'Vina-panih', meaning "one who carries a vina in his hand"</ref> which he uses to accompany his singing of [[hymn]]s, [[prayer]]s and [[mantra]]s. Narada is presented as a sage with [[bhakti|devotion]] to Lord [[Vishnu]]. Narada is described as both wise and mischievous, in humorous tales. Vaishnav enthusiasts depict him as a pure, elevated soul who glorifies Vishnu through his devotional songs, singing the names ''[[Hari]]'' and ''[[Narayana]]'' and '''therein demonstrating [[bhakti yoga]]'''. (delete) The [[Narada Bhakti Sutra]] is attributed to him.

In Dharmic texts, Narada travels to distant worlds and realms (Sanskrit ''[[loka]]s''). He is depicted carrying a [[khartal]] and [[Veena]] with the name Mahathi and is generally regarded as one of the great masters of the ancient musical instrument. This instrument is known by the name  "mahathi"<ref>[http://vedabase.net/sb/1/5/1/en1 Bhag-P 1.5.1] Narada is addressed as 'Vina-panih', meaning "one who carries a vina in his hand"</ref> which he uses to accompany his singing of [[hymn]]s, [[prayer]]s and [[mantra]]s. Narada is presented as a sage with [[bhakti|devotion]] to Lord [[Vishnu]]. Narada is described as both wise and mischievous, in humorous tales. Vaishnav enthusiasts depict him as a pure, elevated soul who glorifies Vishnu through his devotional songs, singing the names ''[[Hari]]'' and ''[[Narayana]]'' and '''therein demonstrating [[bhakti yoga]]'''. (delete) The [[Narada Bhakti Sutra]] is attributed to him.

Other texts named after Narada include [[Narada Purana]] and the [[Nāradasmṛti]], the latter called the "juridical text par excellence" and represents the only [[Dharmaśāstra]] text which deals solely with juridical matters and ignoring those of righteous conduct and penance.

Other texts named after Narada include [[Narada Purana]] and the [[Nāradasmṛti]], the latter called the "juridical text par excellence" and represents the only [[Dharmaśāstra]] text which deals solely with juridical matters and ignoring those of righteous conduct and penance.<ref>Lariviere 1989: ix</ref>

==Mahabharata==

==Mahabharata==

Narada Temple is dedicated to the Divine Sage Narada. These temples are located in '''[[Chigateri]]''', which is 50&nbsp;km away from Davanagere, Karnataka, India and the temple is famous in neighbouring districts of Davanagere, and in '''Korva''' which is 29&nbsp;km north-east of Raichur in Karnataka, India.  Korva is a beautiful island surrounded by the Krishna River. Korva is looked upon as a holy place and is popularly known as Naradagadde - one of the most scenic islands on the Krishna River. Due to its exquisite location the temple is not only visited by devotees but also by tourists.

Narada Temple is dedicated to the Divine Sage Narada. These temples are located in '''[[Chigateri]]''', which is 50&nbsp;km away from Davanagere, Karnataka, India and the temple is famous in neighbouring districts of Davanagere, and in '''Korva''' which is 29&nbsp;km north-east of Raichur in Karnataka, India.  Korva is a beautiful island surrounded by the Krishna River. Korva is looked upon as a holy place and is popularly known as Naradagadde - one of the most scenic islands on the Krishna River. Due to its exquisite location the temple is not only visited by devotees but also by tourists.

== References ==

== References ==

* [http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/5/en1 Narada's Instructions on Srimad-Bhagavatam for Vyasadeva]

* [http://www.vedabase.net/n/narada References to Narada in Gaudiya Vaishnava texts]

 

# [http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/5/en1 Narada's Instructions on Srimad-Bhagavatam for Vyasadeva]

# [http://www.vedabase.net/n/narada References to Narada in Gaudiya Vaishnava texts]