Margabandhu Stotra

Margabandhu stotra is a hymn on lord Shiva sung by the great shaivate scholar - Appayya deekshita who was an expert in Vedas smrutis Agamas puranas kavya shastra vyakharan shastra. Margabandhu Shiva also known as margasahayeshwara was the family deity (kula devata) of Appayya Deekshita. The name Margabandhu is so special and got a very deep meaning.Marga means journey way path Bandhu means he who is our relative friend connection association kin etc Margabandhu is the one who is our true relative and support in our journey. This form of shiva is generally prayed bore starting a journey and while travelling and after reaching the destination to seek his blessings for a safe and happy journey. There is a form of Shiva named pathishad-rudra described in the mantra shastras. He is worshiped for protection during travel his consort is Annapurna (she who bestows us with food) Food and safety are the two many needs when you travel to an unknown place.