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Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Temple - Pillayarpatti

2011-07-25T13:43:00.003+05:30

Pillayarpatti is located at Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu state. It is next to it is on the way to Tirupattur kunrakkuti from Karaikudi. Today the town is pillaiyarpatti known for all peopl but it was previously called as , 1. Ekkattur erukattur or, 2. Marutankuti, 3. Tiruvinkaikuti, 4. Tiruvinkaicvaram, 5. Iracanarayanapuram that has five other names. Marutankur, tenmarutur, kanecapuram, kanecamanakara. such names are found in the later inscriptions.

This is a large temple with two raja gopuram. And it seems tiruppani has been occurred four times in this temple.

As this is kutaivarai temple (Rock cut temple) we ran the first part of temple. And between the four pillars of the hall is a double hall. In the bottom of the hill on the forehead towards facing the 6 feet tall Ganesha karpaka vinayagar is located.. In the south west towards the forehead Sankara narayana and Garuda is seen on two sides...

Slightly west of north and south from there on north side can be seen "linkothpavar murti." This is the largest kutaivarai temple for vinayakar (God of Wisdom) and this ancient temple built was built by Mahendra Pallava in 1600 A.D. This temple iis currently owned by Nakarattar (Trust).

Lord Ganesh is called as Man of wisdom. When you notice his face keenly, you could see the "Om" sign…

Something Special about “Karpaga Vinayagar - Pillayarpatti”:

1. Karpaka Vinayakar or Desi Vinayaka Pillaiyar is the presiding deity here, and he is portrayed with two arms and a trunk curled towards his right in the valampuri mode.

2. This 6 feet tall mammoth image of Ganesha is a bas relief in an excavated cave.

3. Unlike other places the three Lingams Thiruveesar, Marudheesar and Senchadeswarar and the three Goddess Sivagami amman, Vadamalar Mangaiamman and Soundara Nayaga amman all appear together at the same place and bless the devotees.

4.Pillaiyarpatti Pillaiyar is having only 2 hands which is a special feature.

5.From the history of divine architecture and from stone sculptures and from the available documentary evidence Pillaiyarpatti Pillaiyar figure alone is the first Pillaiyar in the world.

Festivals:

This is one of the temple which follows the festivals in grand manner and The great and grand of festivals is Ganesh Chaturti in the month of Aug - September, where a ten day celebration makes much devotees to this temple town. Each day's celebration is marked by much splendor as Pillayar is taken in procession around town on several of his mounts, as are the other Pancha Murthys.

The ninth day of the festival is slated by a chariot procession. In addition, the ten day festival in the month of Vaikasi (May - June) is held in honor of Kongu Nachiyamman, a village deity whose processional image is also housed here. The Margazhi Tiruvadirai festival is celebrated in honor of Nataraja and Sivakami (Dec - Jan).

Temple Timing :

Every day, five worship services are offered to the presiding deity and temple will open at 6 AM , and close down at 9 PM. During the fourth phase of each lunar half month, Pillayar is taken in procession around the temple. Hundreds of pilgrims patronize the temple on these days.

Contact Info :

P.K.NK.TRUST
Pillaiyarpatti,
Sivagangai District
Tamil Nadu State

Phones: 04577-264240, 264241

e-mail : pknktrust@yahoo.com, pknk.trust@yahoo.co.in

Govindapuram – Vittal Rukmini Kumbabishekam

2011-07-12T07:26:00.000+05:30

Govindapuram, கும்பகோணம் மற்றும் மயிலாடுதுறை இடையே அமைதியாக கிராமத்தில் உள்ளது. விரைவில் Govindapuram ஒரு காரணம் புகழ் பெறும். Vittal-Rukmini மந்திர் கட்டுமான கிட்டத்தட்ட முழுமை பெற்று உள்ளது. kumbabishekam ஜூலை 15, 2011 : காலை 9:50 – 10:30 இடையே தயாராக உள்ளது. விரிவான ஏற்பாடுகள் நிகழ்வு சாட்சி பக்தர்களை கவருகின்றன.

Govindapuram the quiet and calm village located between Kumbakonam and Mayiladuturai is special for the spiritual activities and sri Bodhendral swamiji, and govindapuram is especially for who likes in namasankirtanam. Here is where the Jeeva Samadi of Bodhendral, 59th pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, who professed immense faith in chanting Rama Nama and Namasankirtanam is located. The construction of the Sri Vittal-Rukmini Mandir is almost complete and great occasion of Kumbabikshekam is set for July 15 2011 between 9.00 AM to 10.30 AM (IST)

Kumbabishekam Invitation

Sri Padmanabha swamy temple - Tiruvananthapuram

2011-07-05T15:13:00.005+05:30

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“Shanthakaaram Bhujaga Shayanam Padmanabham Suresam
Viswadharam Gagana Sadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam
Lekshmikaantham Kamalanayanam Yogibhir dhyana gamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhava bhayaharam Sarva Lokaika Nadham”

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the most famous Lord Vishnu Temples in Kerala, South India. Also known as Sree Ananda Padmanabhaswamy Temple, this Mahavishnu Temple is located inside East Fort, in Thiruvananthapuram - the capital city of Kerala, India. Lord Vishnu is enshrined here in the Anananthasayanam posture (in eternal sleep of yognidra), lying on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake. This is one of the oldest temples in kerala that is not under the rule of the Devaswom board. The temple has very ancient architecture and it has stood testimony to the times.

Importance of the Idol

The idol of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is made up of 12008 salagramams that compose the reclining lord. They are special because they are from Nepal, from the banks of river Gandhaki and they were brought to the temple with all pomp and gaiety on elephant top. On top of them "Katusarkara Yogam", Navaratnams, a special Ayurvedic mix, was used to give a plaster. Followers believe that the Lord has personally come in disguise and had saved many times the Travancore Kingdom from the clutches of enemies.

Secret Underground Chambers of Temple

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is now the Richest temple in the World which has made India proud for ever. The gold treasures which were hidden inside the cellars below the main deity of Padmanabhaswamy was examined based on order.

Around 90,000 crore worth treasure (Nidhi) has been found in the secret cellars of the famous Kerala Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). The 7 member paper appointed by the Supreme Court of India, has been preparing the list of valuable found in the cellars of Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple. The temple has 6 Secret Cellars (Nilavara – a place to keep assets safe) from Cellar A to Cellar F. Opening of each of these chambers is revealing a virtual treasure trove with precious diamonds, golden ornaments, emeralds, jewelleries, rare antique silver and brass platters and golden idols. An estimation of above 90,000 crore treasure was valued at the completion of the 6th day of valuing the assets of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is estimated to have Treasures including Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Emeralds, Jewelry, Innumerable Gold items which have a total value of more than Rs. 1,00,000 Crores. Video Report about the Padmanabhaswamy Temple Gold Treasure (Swarna Nidhi) which was Estimated to be over 1 Lakh Crores

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Story

Padmanabhaswamy temple is related to many different legends and stories. This temple is considered very sacred and holy by Lord Vishnu’s devotees. It is believed that Lord Vishnu’s idol was found in this place and later this temple was built here. Padmanabhaswamy temple is one of the most important temples devoted to Lord Vishnu.

A huge idol of Lord Vishnu is placed in the centre of the temple. Devotees from all around the world visit this temple to see this idol of Lord Vishnu. In this idol, Lord Vishnu can be seen in a state of sleep on Sheshnaag. It is believed that Thiruvananthapuram has been named after Lord Vishnu’s Naag named Anant. Lord Vishnu’s resting state is known as Padmanabham in this place and Lord Vishnu as Padmanabhamswamy.

Padmanabha swamy Temple Importance

The importance of this temple is also a result of its purity and religious essence. Various pujas are offered throughout the day in this temple and the atmosphere is always attractive, spiritual and peaceful. A golden pillar is also present in this temple that enhances its beauty. Beautiful engravings can be seen on the other pillars in this temple which enhance its beauty and magnificence.

Special rules have to be followed to enter the temple. Men have to wear dhotis and women have to wear saree in order to enter Padmanabhaswamy temple. Only Hindus can enter this temple. Two festivals are celebrated in this temple every year. One of them is celebrated in the months of March and April. The other one is celebrated in the months of October and November. A huge crowd can be seen in the Padmanabhaswamy temple during the celebrations of these festivals. Devotees visit this temple and ask for Lord Vishnu’s blessings.

Nanjundeshwara Temple / Srikanteshwara Temple - Nanjangud

2011-06-27T00:49:00.000+05:30

Nanjangud -close to Mysore - is famous for its Nanjundeshwara (Shiva) temple. A 1000+ year old temple from the days of Ganga's. And seems to have had major royal patronage all through. It reflects in the grandeur of the temple, exquisite sculpture, two big wooden chariots, and idols of numerous kings & queens.

This Nanjangud temple is dedicated to Nanjundeshwara or Srikanteshwara, who is Lord Shiva and He is called so as Lord Shiva swallowed the poison which originated while Great Churning of the Ocean. The temple had been under frequent expansion in phases and contributions from different rulers of the region for about 10 centuries by Gangas, Cholas, Hoysalas, Krishnadevaraya, Dalavoys and Wodeyaras from 9th century to 19th century. When Tippu Sultan's Royal elephant had lost its eyesight, he worshiped Lord Nanjundeshwara and had faith in Him. The eyesight of the elephant got recovered and Lord Nanjundeshwara was called as "Hakim Nanjundeshwara" by Tippu Sultan. Tippu Sultan then donated a Shiva Lingam made of jade (precious green stone) along with an emerald necklace to the temple. Hakim means doctor, Lord Nanjundeshwara is also called as "Vaidya Nanjundeshwara" and is even today said to be a healer for his devotees.

This temple is situated on right banks of Kapila (Kabini) River and is one of the oldest temples in India. The Shiva Linga in the temple is believed to be installed by the sage Gauthama who had stayed here for some time. This Shiva Linga was also worshiped by Parashurama when he had stayed for some time in this town on his journey to get cleansed from the sin of beheading his mother.

A major event in the pilgrim town is the Rathotsava or the Chariot festival of Nanjundeshwara held twice every year, locally known as Dodda Jathre and Chikka Jathre. Idols of Lord Nanjundeshwara, Goddess Parvathi, Lord Ganapathi, Lord Subramanya and Lord Chandikeshwara are kept in five separate chariots and a traditional puja's are performed to the idols early in the morning on the day of Jathre. After the puja chariots are flagged off. Thousands of devotees pull the Chariots carved in the wood, through the streets of the old city.

Nanjangud Temple Timings:

Morning: 6am to 1pm
Evening: 4pm to 8pm.
Temple will be open from
Morning 6am to Evening 8pm
on Special Days and Mondays.

Dakshina Pandaripuram, Govindapuram

2011-06-21T22:45:00.000+05:30

With the divine benedictions of Sri Pandurangan and Sri Rukmini Devi, with the Guru Krupa of Dakshina Halasyam Sri Gnanananda Giri Peetadhipathi Sri Haridhos Giri Swamigal and with the blessings of Paranur Mahathma Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal, Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan (formerly known as Sri Panduranga Bhajanashram), Govindapuram has embarked upon the holy project of constructing a first ever Maharashtrian style temple in typical Hemandapanthi for Sri Rukmini sametha Sri Vittal at Govindapuram near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. Once completed, this upcoming Temple will be the Biggest & Tallest Temple for Lord Sri Vittal and Rukmini Devi in the entire World.

Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan is headed by Brahmashri Vittaldas Jayakrishna Deekshithar, the grand son of Sengalipuram Brahmashri Anantharama Deekshithar and Brahmashri Narayana Deekshithar. Sri Vittaldas is also the most blessed disciple of Dakshina Halasyam Gnananandagiri Peetadhipathi Sri Haridhos Giri Swamigal (Guruji) and Paranur Mahathma Bramhashri Krishna Premi Swamigal (Sri Sri Anna). Govindapuram is such a holy land where the great Jeeva Samadhi of Sri Bhagavan Nama Bodendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the 59th Peetadhipathi of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam is present. Sri Vittal Rukmini Mandir is being constructed in Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan’s premise which is about a kilometer away from Sri Bhagavan Nama Bodhendral’s Adhishtaanam at Govindapuram. You may please visit www.vittaldas.com for more information about Sri Vittaldas Maharaj, Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan and its activities.

More Info at :

http://www.thiruvidaimarudur.com/Pandaripuram_Govindapuram.php

http://www.vittaldas.com

http://www.templeinfo.info/2011/06/dakshina-pandaripuram-govindapuram/

Pandaripuram – Sri Pandarinathar and Sri Rukmini Devi

2011-06-21T22:41:00.000+05:30

Pandarpur or Pandaripuram is on the banks of the river Chandrabaga in Maharashtra and is at a distance of 75 km from

Pandaripuram Sri Pandarinathar

Sholapur. The heart of Pandarpur is this ancient temple which is visited by thousand of devotees every day. The queue for darshan starts right from the river bed which is about 500 meters away and passes thro’ a foot bridge and a multi-storied queue complex before it reaches the temple. There is also another entrance for this temple for ‘Mukha seva’ a fast one by which one can have a quick darshan of the Lord at a distance of some 20 feet. Closed circuit TVs are installed to capture the pujas offered to the deities.

Pandaripuram Pandurangan temple preaches the importance of parents, the foremost among the conducts to be adopted by each and every citizen of this land, namely patronizing one’s parents in their old age.

Thayar’s name is Rughumayee or Rukumanibhai. There are separate sanathis for the Lord and his consort and they are seen in standing position with hands on their hips, which posture is like, they are enjoying the bhajans of the devotees.

In previous times, this location (where now Pandaripuram is found) is known as “Thandiravanam”. There was a large forest area, close to this place is found and an aged couples named Muthabhai and Sanadevan led their life there. They had a beautiful child by named “Pundareegan” and he had a great love towards his parents. Since, Indiran killed an Asuran, Virutharasuran, he was given a sabham that he would become a brick / stone because of his sin and as a stone, he was thrown in front of the house of Pundaleegan. Sri Krishnar wanted to test the love and affection of Pundareegan.

Routes and Distance :

While traveling from Chennai, one has to travel from Chennai in Mumbai Express from a junction by named Kurdhuvadi, a narrow gauge train will lead us to Pandaripuram.

So, one has to get down in Kurdhuvadi and from there we can reach Pandaripuram. Even we can reach this sthalam from Mokkol railway station and from there, this sthalam is reachable at 40 Kms away.

Distances between Pandaripuram and various major cities / towns.

1. Nagpur to Pandaripuram – Around 768 Km.
2. Delhi to Pandaripuram – 1580 Km.
3. Bangalore to Pandaripuram – 750 Km
4. Kolapur to Pandaripuram – 75 Km
5. Coimbatore to Pandaripuram – 1110 Km.

* 2 Kms away from Pandaripuram there is a place named “Gopalpur”, where a Vishnu Paadham (divine feet) of Sri Vishnu is found.

* There is another great specialty in this sthalam and it is the way we worship the Perumal. They adapt as process called “Padha Sparisa Seva” and it is that we can place our fore head touching the divine feet of the Perumal in Garbagriham (Moolavar Sannadhi). And, it is considered as a special one if we do it on Wednesdays.

Jai Jai Vittala, Panduranga Vittala

Sengalipuram - Sri Ranganathar Temple

2011-06-13T10:35:00.000+05:30

Sengalipuram ("Shivakalipuram" as it is known in shastras) is a village where great saints like Sengalipuram Muthanna and Sri Anantharama Deekshithar were lived before. This is the one among in 18 Vathima villages. The Ranganathar Swamy resides in this village is very special by six fingers in his leg. Sengalipuram contains more historic and ancient evidence like its been described in great myths(puranam) like bavisyothra puranam, saamba puranam and brimanda puranam. In those myths, they called this place with different names like paadali vanam, punnaga vanam, shivakalipuram, etc.

The Ranganathar Swamy temple is surrounded by various holi ponds such as Goudhama Theertham in west, Shivaganga Theertham in east, pragaladha Theertham in south and sakra Theertham in North. Goddess Sridevi, Goddess Bhoomidevi, Lord Sri vaigundha nathar temples are situated in north east corner of sakra Theertham which was incarnated due to the effect of poojas made by kavalar munivar and parasarar munivar. Long decades ago, a king named Pirudhu was doing strong penance towards Renganathar. To praise his deep penance and solidarity renganathar blessed him by his presence. So, even now we can see the renganathar idol face is looking towards Pirudhu with snake "Aadhisesan" as his mattress. Goddess Sridevi idol is situated near to Lord Renganathar's head and Goddess Boomidevi is situated near to Lord Renganathar's leg.

In kridha Uga, there lived a king called Hiranya kasibu. Lord Vishnu took a avatar called "Narasimmam" and killed him. His son named pragaladhan was Lord Vishu devotee. After Lord Vishu killed his father, he captured by "Pithruhathi sin"(A sin named for killing the father). As per rishi's suggestion, pragaladhan came to sengalipuram temple and worshipped Lord Varadharaja perumal and parimala renganathar after take holy dip in sakra pond(located nearby this temple). After some years of worship, he completely out of pithruhathi sin.

In thridha uga, king dhasarathar doesn't blessed with a baby even after wedding three wives. So as directed by rishi's guru vasishtar, he went to thirucherai, thirukannapuram and he came to this renganathar temple situated 20kms away from west of bay of bengal. Even after praying for more than a year, his wish does not came true. Atlast, he had decided to go back to ayodhiya. when he was getting ready he suddenly saw goddess, were they are asking him to come closer. Then Lord Vishnu too praised him and suggested him perform "Asvamedha Yagam". Lord Vishu promised him that after compeleting the yagam, he himself will take birth on this earth as his son. (Later he is so called "Sri Rama").

In dhuvabara uga, there lived a person called janamejeyan. His father was died due to snake bite. so he got angry with snake and made snake yagam(sarba yagam) to kill all the snakes. Due to that yagam, he fell onto "Sarpa dosham". Because of dosham, his hands & legs were changed. Even that thosham affects his family & his generation. Great Rishis including Vyasar hinted janamejeyan to worship the lord in sengalipuram sri renganathar temple. As per rishi's direction, he along with his family came to this temple and worshipped Lord Varatharaja perumal and lord parimala renganathar. After his deep worship his dhosham was relieved. While seeing the above three incidents, we came to know that renganatha perumal keeps his people blessed for more than past three ugams(centuries) so far. At the end of dhuvabara uga this temple went inside on land due to destruction of world(pralayam).

After several decades, a mental person requested every body not to spit,urinate in the place where lord Renganathar temple was there before. On a particular day, vilage people went for harvesting. The mental person stopped all persons and prevented them to move forward. He asked to dig the land in the particular place where Lord Renganathar temple was there. Nobody shown interest to his wish and admonished him that they will lay down him on that hole. But after his repeated says, they started to dig the land and they found Adhikesaven snakes's head. Once they found the snake's head, then they decided to hand over dig work to brahmins. Later, Brahmins started dig the land and came up to snake's third round tier of its body. Since it became late night, every body went asleep. Same night on everybody's dream Lord Vishnu came and ordered them not to dig the land anymore. On the immediate dawn all of them decided to build temple on the same place. This incident was told 20 years before in person by Sri Swamynatha dikshadhar F/o Sri Anatharama dikshadar to Sri Balakrsishna battachariyar F/o Sri Kalyanarama battachariyar. He also explanied that the incident happened before 400 years. It was later inscribed too, by battachar.

In this temple, Lord Renganathar has six fingers on his one feet. So by worshipping this lord, "Pidhur saabam", "Sarpa dosham" will be solved and "Puttira baagiyam" (New child) be definitely blessed. Even now, people are fulfilled with their wishes by worshipping lord "Jaya kaariya sittikara anjeneyar". Sri Rukmani satyabhama sametha sri Rajagopala swamy is a very powerful god and he will fulfill the wishes raised by his true and faithful devotees.

With the great effort of Sri Ramamoorthy Iyer, Sri Kalyanarama battachariyar and Sri rajagopala battachariyar "Brahamotshavam" is being celebrated every year in the month of February.

Navabrindavanam

2011-05-22T17:43:00.000+05:30

Nava brindavanam is a holy place situated in koppal district, gagavathy taluka, anegondi village Thungabatra river bed.

Golden Temple

2011-03-21T23:34:00.002+05:30

The Golden Temple in Amritsar is the most exalted of all Sikh shrines. For the Sikh community the Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara better known as Golden Temple is the final spiritual vision.
Four centuries ago, the third Sikh Guru Amar Das asked Guru Ram Das (successor of Guru Amar Das) to build a central place for the congregation of the Sikhs and thus the Golden Temple was built. Guru Arjan Dev completed the work started by Guru Ram Das in the 16th century. The followers of Guru Arjan Dev settled in a nearby town that later was called Amritsar.
The first Sikh Maharaja, Ranjit Singh, made Amritsar his spiritual capital while Lahore was the temporal seat of his newly founded expanding kingdom. Ranjit Singh oversaw the temple's further development, gilding the embossed plates, renewing the pietra dura and embellishing the interior with floral designed, mirrored ceilings.
Golden Temple is widely regarded as being amongst the most tastefully decorated shrines anywhere. The art and architecture of the temple has been praised lavishly by generations.
The gurdwara has four entrance doors, called deoris, in all four directions-symbolic of the new faith that made no distinction between caste and creed. People could enter and bow in any direction they preferred.
The main structure rises from the center of the sacred pool and is approached by a long causeway. The 52-meter, square-based Hari Mandir stands on a square platform, its lower parts marble, and its upper portion fully covered with plates of gilded copper. In the interior, on the ground, the "Guru Granth Sahib" (holy book of the Sikhs) is placed under a jewel-studded canopy.
On the first floor is a small pavilion called the Shish Mahal (mirror room). It is ornamented with pieces of mirrors inlaid in the ceiling and walls. Above is another smaller pavilion. Exquisite murals adorn the walls of the pavilions, but other than that, the emphasis is on simplicity.
Situated at the other end of the causeway connected to the Harmandir Sahib is the Akal Takht. Literally, it means the eternal throne and its building opposite the temple has a significance. While the temple stands for the spiritual guidance, the Akal Takht symbolizes the dispensing of justice and temporal activities. During the day, the Guru Granth Sahib is kept in the temple and at night at the Akal Takht. Traditionally all Sikh warriors sought blessings here before going for war.

Aathi Vinayagar

2010-08-09T13:50:00.004+05:30

Aathi Vinayagar temple is the one and only temple in the world where Vinayagar is seen with a human face.

The temple is located near poonthottam, about 20 Kms from Mayiladuthurai in the Poombuhar road.

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

2010-02-11T07:59:00.002+05:30

முற்காலத்தில் பாண்டிய அரசர்களின் தலைநகரமாக இருந்த மதுரையில் அமைந்துள்ளது இக்கோயில்.
இங்கு முதலில் சிவன் கோவிலே இருந்தது. பின்னர் 1560களில் விஜயநகரப் பேரரசால் கோவில் விரிவாக்கப்பட்டது.
இங்குள்ள சிவன் சுந்தரேஸ்வரர் என அழைக்கப்படுகிறார். தேவாரக் காலத்தில் திருவாலவாய் என அழைக்கப்பட்டது.

திருவஹீந்த்ரபுரம் - ஸ்ரீ தெய்வ நாயக பெருமாள்

2009-03-28T20:45:00.003+05:30

கோவிலுக்கு செல்லும் வழி:

நடு நாட்டுத் திருப்பதிகளில் முதன்மையான இந்த திவ்ய ஷேத்திரம், கடலூர் நகரத்திலிருந்து சுமார் 5 கி மீ தொலைவில் உள்ளது. மேலும் சென்னை-திருச்சி மெயின் லைன் இல் திருப்பாதிரிபுலியூர் ரயில் நிலையத்திலிருந்து மேற்கில் 3 மைலில் உள்ளது.

ஸ்தல வரலாறு:

ஒரு காலத்தில் தேவர்களுக்கும், அசுரர்களுக்கும் கடும்போர் மூண்டு யுத்தத்தில் அசுரர்கள் வென்றனர். தோல்வி கண்ட தேவர்கள், நாராயணனை துதித்து உதவி புரிய வேண்டுமென்று விண்ணப்பிக்க, அவர்களுக்கு உதவ எண்ணி, பெருமாள் அசுரர்களுடன் போரிட்டு தனது சக்ராயுதத்தால் சகல அசுரர்களையும் அழித்தார்.

அச்சமயம் அசுரர்களுக்கு உதவ வந்த சிவன் சக்ராயுதத்திற்கு எதிராக தனது சூலாயுதத்தை ஏவ, அதுவும் சக்ரத்திற்கு எதுவாக அதற்க்கு ஓர் அணிகலன் போல் நின்றது. அதை அடுத்து, பெருமாள் சிவனுக்கு தனது மும்மூர்த்தி வடிவத்தை காண்பித்தார். இதைக் கண்ட அரன், பெருமாளை துதிக்க எம்பெருமான் சாந்தமுற்று எல்லோருடைய வேண்டுகோளின்படி அவ்விடத்திலேயே கோவில் கொண்டு அருள்பாலித்தார்.

அவ்வமயம் தாக சாந்திக்கு நீர் கேட்க, கருடன் ஆகாயத்தின் மீது பறந்து விரஜா தீர்த்தத்தையும் , ஆதிசேஷன் தரை இறங்கி பூமியை பிளந்து பாதாள கங்கை தீர்த்தத்தையும் கொணர்ந்தனர். இறைவனும் தாகம் தீர்ந்தார்.

இவ்வாறு ஆதிசேஷனால் திருவாகிய பூமியை வகிண்டு நீர் கொண்டு வரப்பட்டதால், திரு+வகிண்ட+நீர் = திருஹிந்தபுரம் எனப் பட்டது.

மூலவர்:

தெய்வ நாயகன், கிழக்கு நோக்கி திரு முக மண்டலம், நின்ற திருக்கோலம். தேவர்க்கு நாதனாக இருந்து, எம்பெருமான் யுத்தம் செய்தமையால் தேவ நாதன் என்றும் அழைக்கப்பட்டார்.

உற்சவர்:

மூவராகிய ஒருவன், தேவ நாதன், திவிஷந்நாதன், விபுதநாதன், தாசசத்தியன், அடியவர்க்கு மெய்யன்.

தாயார்:

வைகுண்ட நாயகி, ஹேமாம்புஜவல்லித் தாயார். பார் அனைத்தையும் காக்கும் தன்மையால் பார்கவி என்றும் திரு நாமம் பெற்றார்.

விமானம்:

சந்திர விமானம், சுத்த சத்வ விமானம்.

காட்சி கண்டவர்கள்:

கருடன், ஆதிசேஷன், அரன், தேவாசுரர்கள்.

தீர்த்தம்:

கருட நதி, சந்திர தீர்த்தம், சேஷ தீர்த்தம்.

ஸ்தல விசேஷங்கள்:

கோவிலுக்கு அருகில் ஔஷதகிரி என்ற குன்றின் மேல் ஹயக்ரீவர் எழுந்தருளியுள்ளார். கோவிலுக்குள் இருக்கும் தேசிகன் சந்நிதி மிகவும் பிரசித்தி பெற்றது.

இங்கு புற்றுக்கு பால் தெளிக்கும் பழக்கம் அல்லாமல், கோவில் பிராகாரத்திற்குள் இருக்கும் சேஷ தீர்த்தத்தில் தான் பால் தெளிக்கும் வழக்கமுள்ளது. இங்குள்ள சேஷ தீர்த்தம் நிவேதன்த்திர்க்கும், கருட தீர்த்தம் திருமஞ்சனதிர்க்கும் உபயோகபடுதப்பட்டு வருகிறது.

இத்திருத்தலத்தில் எழுந்தருளியுள்ள ஹயக்ரீவர் நல்ல கல்வி அருளை வழங்குகிறார்.

உற்சவங்கள்:

புரட்டாசி மாதத்தில் மலை உற்சவமும், தீர்த்த வாரியும் தேசிகருக்கு நடை பெறுகிறது.

ஒவ்வொரு சித்திரை மாதத்திலும் தெய்வ நாயகருக்கு ப்ரஹ்மோத்ஸவம் நடை பெறுகிறது.

மார்கழி மாதத்தில் வைகுண்ட ஏகாதசியை ஒட்டி, பகல் பத்து மற்றும் இராப் பத்து உத்சவம் நடை பெறுகிறது.

மாசி மகத் திருவிழாவும் சிறப்பாக நடத்தப்படுகிறது.

Thirukkarambanoor - Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple

2009-03-25T17:31:00.007+05:30

கோவிலுக்கு வழி :

திருக்கதம்பநூர் எனும் இந்த திவ்ய ஷேத்திரம் திருச்சியிலிருந்தும் ஸ்ரீரங்கதிலிருந்தும் திருவெள்ளறை செல்லும் வழியில் அமைந்துள்ளது.

மூலவர் : புருஷோத்தமன், புஜங்க சயனம், கிழக்கே திரு முக மண்டலம்.

தாயார் : பூர்வாதேவி, பூர்ணவல்லி.

தீர்த்தம் : கதம்ப தீர்த்தம்

ஸ்தல வ்ருக்ஷம் : கதலீ வ்ருக்ஷம் ( வாழை மரம் )

விமானம் : உத்யோக விமானம்

ப்ரத்யக்ஷம் : கதம்ப முனி, திருமங்கையாழ்வார், உபரி ஸரவஸூ, ஸநக ஸநந்தந ஸநத் குமாரர்கள்.

ஸ்தல விசேஷங்கள்:

முன்னொரு காலத்தில் தன்னை போல ஐந்து தலைகள் ப்ரம்ஹ தேவனுக்கும் உள்ளது சகியாமல் சிவா பெருமான், ப்ரஹ்மநின் ஐந்தாவது தலையை கிள்ளி எறிந்தார். அதனால், சிவனுக்கு ப்ரஹ்மஹத்தி தோஷம் ஏற்பட்டது. அந்த தோஷத்தின் காரணமாக கபாலம் ஒன்று அவரது கையில் ஒட்டி கொண்டது. சாபம் தீர்க்க சிவன், விஷ்ணுவை வேண்டினார். விஷ்ணுவும் மனமிரங்கி, சிவன் கையில் ஒட்டிக்கொண்ட கபாலத்தில் மகாலக்ஷ்மியைக் கொண்டு பிக்க்ஷையிட செய்து சிவனின் சாபத்தை தீர்த்தார்.

சிவன், விஷ்ணு, ப்ரஹ்மன், மூவரும் தத்தம் தேவியருடன் இத்தலத்தில் எழுந்தருளியுள்ளனர்.

இந்த ஷேத்திரத்தில் சிவ பெருமான், பிக்க்ஷாடன மூர்த்தியாக தம் குடும்பத்தோடு எழுந்தருளிருப்பது கூடுதல் சிறப்பாகும். எனவே இத்தலத்திற்கு பிக்க்ஷாண்டார் கோவில் என்னும் பெயரும் உண்டு.

கதம்ப முனிவருக்கு பிரத்யக்ஷமாய் இங்கு பெருமாள் எழுந்தருளிருப்பதால், இத்தலத்திற்கு கதம்ப ஷேத்திரம் எனும் சிறப்பு பெயரும் உண்டு. மேலும் மும்மூர்த்திகளும் ஒரு சேர காட்சி அளிப்பதால், இவ்வூர் கடம்ப ஷேத்திரம் என்று அழைக்கப்பட்டதாகவும் சிலர் கூறுவர்.

ஆவணி மற்றும் சித்திரை மாதங்களில் நடக்கும் உற்சவங்கள் இங்கு மிகவும் சிறப்பு வாய்ந்தவை.

ThiruKoozhi (Urayur - Nachiar Koil)

2009-03-16T21:01:00.004+05:30

History :

From the heredity of Dharmavarma Cholan came a King called Nandha Cholan, ruling the Chola Dynasty with Urayur as Capital. He was also an adorn devotee of Lord Ranganathar. He ruled his Dynasty in a prosperously and every citizen there was happy and the Dynasty was prosperous. Only the King has a problem that he doesn’t have child. Lord Vishnu asked Goddess Mahalakshmi to become the child of King Nandha Cholan.

Once when King Nandha Cholan went for hunting he heard a child’s cry. He went in search of it and at last found a child on the lotus in a pond. He brought the child as his child and named her as Kamalavalli as She came come Lotus.

When the Kamalavalli was grown up, She went to festival at Sri Rangam and admired the beauty of Lord Ranganathar and pledged to marry Him. Lord Ranganathar appeared in the dream of King Nandha Cholan and told him that his child is none but the Goddess Mahalakshmi , so send her to Sri Rangam and Lord Ranganathar will marry Her.

King Nandha Cholan was delighted that Lordess Mahalakshmi was his daughter and Lord Ranganathar is going to be his Son-in-law. He dressed Kamalavalli as bridegroom and took Her to Sri Rangam Ranganathar Temple. When Kamalavalli went near Lord Ranganathar, she vanished and Lord has accepted Her. King Nandha Cholan came to Urayur and built a temple in memory of the marriage of Lord Ranganathar and her daughter Kamalavalli.

Lord Ranganathar here is called as Azhagiya Manavaalan.(Beautiful Bride). But this temple went inside the Earth when Lord Shiva opened His Third Eye and destroyed the entire Urayur. After this the Chola Dynasty moved its capital to Gangaikonda Cholapuram. The present temple was later on built by an unknown king from the Chola Dynasty on knowing this instance.

Architecture : The main deity here is Azhagiya Manavaalan is in the standing pose carrying conch and chakra in his hands. As Lordess Kamalavalli went to Sri Rangam and married the Lord Ranganathar, there is no separate prakaram for thayar Kamalavalli Nachiyar. She is here along with the Mulavar carrying the Lotus on Her hands in the sitting position as bridegroom.

Kalyana uthsavam is celebrated on Panguni (March-April) Pooram day when Sri Rangam Ranganathar Temple utsavar will be brought here for the marriage (There is hence no Utsavar for the main deity here).

Avathara Sthala of Tirupannazhwar for whom there is a seperate sannidhi.

Approach : It is located inside the town Trichy. It is around 3 kms from the Trichy Station. The temple is located on the roadside. There are plenty of buses from Trichy Bus Stand to Woriyur via Nachiyar Koil.

Mulavar : Azhagiya Manavaalla Perumal
Thayar : Kamalavalli Nachiar
Theertham : Kalyana Theertham,Suryapushkarni, Kudamurutti
Vimanam : Kalyana Vimanam

Special Information : Birth place of Thiruppaan Alwar.

Azhvaar Mangalaasaasanam: Thirumangaiaazhvaar -1762
Kulasekaraazhvaar - 667

Kalyana Utsavam here starts on Revathi Natchatiram in Panguni month and lasts for 10 days.

THIRUSEINJALUR ( Senganur ) - Sri Sathyagireeshwarar Temple

2009-03-15T18:11:00.003+05:30

Thiruseinjalur, also known as Senganur, is a holy shrine special for the Moorthy, the Thalam and the Theertham.

Location :
Located in the Tanjore district, Thiruvidaimarudur taluk. On the way from Kumbakonam to Anaikarai, at a distance of 12km, this village is located in the southern direction. The village is surrounded by beautiful fields and crops. Near to this temple, Sri Kailasanathar temple is also located.

Significance :

Once there was fight between VAAYU ( God of Air ) and AADISESHAN ( God of Snakes ) as to who is strong. Aadhiseshan held the Merumalai tightly. Vaayu blew heavily to shake Merumalai. During that time, 9 peaks fell from the mount. Among which Kandamadhanam was one from which again 7 peaks fell in different parts of the country. One of which was Peak Sathyam which fell in this village. Hence the village and the God was so named.

This village is also called Kumarapuram, Sandeswapuram and Asumaadhagavanam. It is believed that many saints and Gods reside here in the form of plants, trees and hills.

Main God : Sri Sathyagireeshwarar
Theertham : Sathya Pushkarani and Kumaratheertham

THIRUPPERUNTHURAI

2009-02-27T20:33:00.003+05:30

Thirupperunthurai - Oh! what a lovely, heavenly place - is an attraction for the people as in architecture. Thirupperunthurai - commonly known as Avudaiyarkoil - is located in the east coastal area of Tamil Nadu in Pudukkottai District, near Arantangi - about 15 km. It can be reached either by train or by bus from Mayiladuthurai or from Tiruchirapalli. This lovely village town is surrounded by a river, water tanks, lakes and paddy fields.

Main God : Sri Athmanathaswamy (Lord Siva)
Main Goddess : Sri Yogambigai (Goddess Shakthi)

Sri Athmanathaswamy temple is unique in nature. There is no idol or image or statue on the main shrine. It is believed that Lord Siva is emerged in formless form in this temple. The Shakthi Peedam is also formless.

Lord Siva emerged as Guru in human form and taught Gnana to saint Manickavachakar. It is also believed that this temple was constructed by Saint Manickavachakar - the author of the eighth Thirumurai, the famous Thiruvachakam - in early Pandavas style.

The architecture and sculptures in this wonderful temple is breath-taking. It is worth to note, watch and study the sculptures of Veerabatra, Urthuvamoorthy, Narasimha moorthy, Kali, Maravan, Village girl and of-course the world famous Granite Kodungai. Those who are interested in architecture, will have a wonderful time for their studies, if they visit this temple.

Sri Prasanna Varadharajar Temple -Aminjikarai- chennai

2009-02-17T13:32:00.000+05:30

In this Aminjikarai, a Varadharajar temple and infront of this, Sri Ekambareshwarar temple is also found. Sri Varadhar and Sri Ekambareshwarar temple are found in the same sthalam which is Kancheepura divyadesam, so it can be best suited that if we call Aminjikarai as another for of Kancheepuram.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this temple is Sri Prasanna Varadharajar who is giving his seva in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham along East direction.

Along the Pragharams (sides) of the Moolavar Sannadhi, idols of all Alwars and Aacharyas are found. The perumal is also named as "Sri Varadharajan, Sri Devarajan and Arulalan. The Utsavar is Perarulalan and all kinds of utsavams are done.

Thaayar:
The Thaayar of this temple is Sri Perundevi Thaayar who has her own separate sannadhi. Here Manjal (Turmeric) is given as the "Prasadham" to the Bhaktas.

About the temple:

In the front, we can see a huge vimaanam (Gopuram) which is found in 5 Nilais (Partitions), where lots of Architectural works are found in a beautiful manner.

As we enter the Gopuram Vaasal, we can see the Dwajasthambam (Kodi Maram) which is raised to a big extent. To the Right of Kodimaram, Sannadhi for Ramathoodan, Aanjaneyar Sannadhi is found. After worshipping if we go further, we can reach the Sri Krishnar sannadhi, where the perumal is found along with the flute and giving his seva in Nindra thirukkolam.

As we move on furhter, a mandapam with lots of pillars are found. On these walls, Thiruppavai is carved on the white Marble stones. To the end of this Mandapam, the thaayar sannadhi is found and after getting her seva, are going around the temple, we can see the sannadhi of Sri Andal. During 30 days in Maargazhi month, special poojas and thiruppavai are said in this sannadhi.

Going further from Andal sannadhi, we can reach "Sri Srinivasar sannadhi" where both Sri Srinivasar Moolavar and Utsava Murthi are found.

After getting the seva of Sri Srinivasar, one has to go further towards right hand side to see "Sri Ranganathar sannadhi". Next to Sri Ranganathar sannadhi, a special room, the Kannaadi Arai is found. During Utsavams, the Utsavar are taken to this Kannadhi Arai and the seva is so beautiful that one can see the perumal in various angles.

Next to the Kannadi Arai, is a sannadhi for "Sri Kodhanda Ramar" is found. He is found along with Seethapiratti and Lakshmanar. To the straight opposite of Ramar Sannadhi, Aanjaneyar sannadhi can be seen.

சேங்காலிபுரம் கோவில் 6

2009-02-14T18:30:00.003+05:30

பெருமாளின் ஒரு காலில் ஆறு விரல்கள் உள்ளன . இப்பெருமாளை சேவிப்பதால் பிதுர் சாபம் நீங்குவதும், புத்திர பாக்யம் ஏற்படுவதும் , சர்பதோஷம் நீங்கி எல்லோரும் இன்பமாக வாழ அருள் புரிகிறார் . இன்றும் இங்கு எழுந்தருளியுள்ள ஜெய காரிய சித்திகர ஆஞ்சநேய சுவாமிக்கு பிரார்த்தனை செய்து பலர் வேண்டிய பலன்களை பெற்று வருவதும் ஒரு சான்று ஆகும்.

மேலும் ஸ்ரீ ருக்மிணி சதயபாமா சமேத ஸ்ரீ ராஜகோபால சுவாமி மிகவும் வரப்பிரசாதியாக விளங்கி வருகிறார். பல ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு நடந்து வந்த பிரம்மோஸ்ச்வம் ஸ்ரீ ராம மூர்த்தி அய்யர் த்வஜஸ்தம்பம் பிரதிஷ்டை செய்தும் ஸ்ரீ கல்யாண ராம பட்டாச்சாரியார் , ஸ்ரீ ராஜகோபல பட்டாச்சாரியார் முயற்சியால் மாசி மாதம் திருவோணத்துடன் மிகவும் சிறப்பாக நடந்து வருகிறது.

சேங்காலிபுரம் கோவில் 5

2009-02-14T18:04:00.002+05:30

அங்கே மனநிலை சரியில்லா ஒருவன் அங்கு அசுத்தம் செய்ய கூடாது என்று எல்லோரையும் தடுத்து வந்தான் . பிறகு ஒரு நாள் ஊரிலுள்ள அனைவரும் விதை முகுர்த்ததிற்கு போகும் சமயம் எல்லோரையும் வழி மறித்து இங்கு சுவாமி உள்ளது அதை பார்க்க வாருங்கள் என்று எல்லோரையும் அழைத்தான். முகுர்த்த நாளை தடுத்தால் கோபத்துடன் மண்மேட்டை வெட்டி பார்த்து சுவாமி இல்லை என்றால் உன்னை அங்கு புதைத்து விடுவோம் என்று கூறி தோண்ட துவங்கினார்கள் . அது சமயம் ஆதி கேசவனுடைய தலை தெரிய துவங்கியது . மிகவும் ஆச்சர்யம் அடைந்த மக்கள் அந்தணர்களே தோண்ட வேண்டும் என்று சொன்னதால் அந்தணர்கள் ஒரே நாளில் பாம்பு படுக்கையில் மூன்று சுற்று வரை தோண்டினார்கள். இருட்டி விட்டதால் வீடு திரும்பினார்கள்.

இரவில் எல்லோருக்கும் இதற்கு மேல் என்னை தோண்டி பார்க்க வேண்டாம் என்று கனவு வந்தது. ஆதலால் அப்படியே வைத்து ஆலயம் கட்டினார்கள். இந்த வரலாறானது சுமார் ௨0 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன் சேங்காலிபுரம் ஸ்ரீ அனந்த ராம தீக்ஷதர் அவர்களுடைய பெரிய தந்தை ஸ்ரீ சுவாமிநாத தீக்ஷதர் , இப்பொழுது உள்ள ஸ்ரீ கல்யாண ராம பட்டசார்யாரின் தந்தை ஸ்ரீ பாலகிருஷ்ண பட்டசார்யாரிடம் நேரில் கூறினார். சுமார் 400 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்னாள் இது நடந்ததாகவும் அவர் சொன்னதாகவும் பட்டாச்சாரியார் கையால் எழுதப்பட்டுள்ளது.

சேங்காலிபுரம் கோவில் 4

2009-02-14T17:34:00.002+05:30

துவாபர யுகத்தில் ஜனமேஜயன் தன் தந்தையை பாம்பு கடித்த துன்பத்தினால் சர்பயாகம் என்ற வேள்வியை செய்தான் . அதனால் அவனுக்கு சர்ப தோஷம் ஏற்ப்பட்டது , அதனால் அவனுக்கும் அவன் குடும்பத்தார்க்கும் , சந்ததிகளுக்கும் கை, கால், முதலிய பாகங்கள் சுருட்டினாற் போல் ஆயிற்று . அதனால் மிகுந்த வேதனை அடைந்தான். வியாசர் முதலிய முனிவர்கள் இசேத்திரத்தின் பெருமைகளை விளக்கி கூறி தங்கி வழி படுமாறு கூறினார், அதன்படி பிரகலாத தீர்த்தத்தில் நீராடி ஸ்ரீ வரதராஜ பெருமாளையும், ஸ்ரீ பரிமள ரெங்கநாத பெருமாளையும் குடும்பத்துடன் சேவித்து , சர்ப தோஷம் விலகி மிகுந்த ஆரோக்யத்தை பெற்றான். இதனால் மூன்று யுகமாக இந்த பெருமாள் இருப்பதாக விளங்குகின்றது.

பிறகு துவாபரயுகம் முடியும் தருணம் இவ்வாலயம் , ஸ்ரீ சுவாமி எல்லாம் பிரளயம் ஏற்பட்டு மண்ணால் மூடப்பட்டுவிட்டது. பிறகு அந்த மண்மேட்டில் சப்பாத்தி செடிகள் முளைத்து இருந்தது....

சேங்காலிபுரம் கோவில் 3

2009-02-14T16:55:00.003+05:30

க்ருத யுகத்தில் நரசிம்ம அவதாரம் செய்து ஹிரண்ய கசிபுவை வதம் செய்த பிறகு பிரகலாதனுக்கு பித்ரு ஹத்தி [தந்தையை கொன்ற ] பாவம் வந்து விட்டது. அந்த தோஷத்தை போக்கி கொள்ள முனிவர்கள் சொன்னபடி சேங்காலிபுரம் ஸ்ரீ சக்ர தீர்த்தத்தில் நீராடி ஸ்ரீ வரதராஜ பெருமாளையும் , ஸ்ரீ பரிமள ரெங்கநாதரையும் சேவித்து சில தினங்களிலேயே அந்த தோஷம் நீங்கி பிரகலாதன் புணியவனாக விளங்கினான்.

த்ரேதா யுகத்தில் தசரத மன்னனுக்கு மூன்று மனைவியை அடைந்தும் மக்கட்பேரு இல்லாத போது வசிஷ்டர் முதலிய முனிவர்களால் சொல்லிய படி திருசேறைக்கும் , திருக்கண்ணபுரத்திற்கும் , கிழக்கு சமுத்திரம் உள்ள மேற்கு திசையில் சுமார் ௨0 கி.மீ தூரத்தில் உள்ள இந்த ஸ்ரீ பரிமள ரெங்கநாத பெருமாளையும் சுமார் ஒரு வருட காலம் சேவித்து வந்தார். அப்பொழுதும் அவருக்கு பெருமாள் அருள் கிடைக்கவில்லை என்று வருத்தத்துடன் அயோத்யை திரும்புவதற்காக புறப்படும் முன் இரு தாயார்களை பார்த்து கை கூப்பும் சமயம் இரு தாயாரும் வா என்று அழைத்தார்கள் . ஸ்ரீ பெருமாளும் ஒரு கையால் தலையை ஏந்தி மன்னனை பார்த்து அஸ்வமேத யாகம் செய் நானே குழந்தையாக அவதாரம் செய்கிறேன் என்று சொன்னார். இன்றும் நாம் இந்த பெருமாளை சேவிக்கலாம்.

சேங்காலிபுரம் கோவில்2

2009-02-14T15:09:00.002+05:30

மேற்கு திசையில் கௌதம தீர்த்தம் என்னும் புஷ்கரணியும் கிழக்கு திசையில் சிவகங்கா தீர்த்தம் என்னும் புஷ்கரணியும் தென் திசையில் பிரகலாத தீர்த்தம் என்றும் சகர தீர்த்தம என்றும் புராணம் போற்றும் புஷ்கரணி உள்ளது. இந்த புஷ்கரணியின் வடகரையில் ஸ்ரீதேவி, பூமிதேவி, ஸ்ரீ வைகுண்ட நாதர் கோவில் உள்ளது. இதை காவலர் முனிவரும் , பராசர முனிவரும் தவம் செய்ததின் பேரில் இங்கு கோவில் கொண்டு எழுந்து அருளி உள்ளார்.

ப்ருது என்னும் மன்னன் ஸ்ரீ ரெங்கநாதரை குறித்து தவம் செய்தார் . அவர் முன் காட்சி கொடுத்த நிலையிலேயே இன்றும் ஸ்ரீ ரெங்கநாத பெருமாள் ஆதி சேஷனை படுக்கையாக கொண்டு எழுந்தரூளியுள்ளார். தலை பாகத்தில் ஸ்ரீ தேவியும், கால் பாகத்தில் ஸ்ரீ பூமி தேவியும் அமர்ந்த கோலத்தில் முழு உருவாய் சேவை சாதிக்கின்றனர்.

sholingar- Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal

2009-02-13T22:43:00.003+05:30

This divya desam, also known as Sholingar, is situated in Madras-Bangalore Rail line. Easy way is to take brindaavan from Madras to Arakonam Junction and take Bus from there. Sholingar Railway station is 9 miles from the temple. One can take a direct bus from Madras as well. It has some moderate facilities including a big Kalyana Mandapam for organized group tours, a chattram for over night stay and several "Mess" facilities. This divya desam is also known as kadikaachalam.

It is believed that if one stays at this kshethram for atleast one kadigai (about half an hour), that person is gaurenteed mokshama. This is the only divya desam dedicated to Sri Narasimhar in Tamil Nadu. This divya desam is visited by many seeking His blessigns. He is teacher to His bhaktas who seek the removal of ignorance and a doctor to those who seek cure for various health problems.

Sri Amirtha Valli thaayaar

Sri Yoga Narasimhar

Sri vishnu purraanam and paathma puraanam offers details about this sthalam. It is believed that Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar came to this palce after hiranya vatham and stayed here for ever in this Yoga sayanam posture. It is well kown that Srinarasimha avathaaram took place at Sri Ahobilam. However, since munivars requested the presence of Sri Narasimha here on an endless timescale, The Lord Narasimha chose to stay here for ever. This is also confirmed by thirumangai aazhwaar's reference to thakkkaanai in his paasuram presented in this article. Among all the other avathaarams this and the vaamana avathaaram are the most significant becuase of the fact that they both accomplished the misssion instantly. Many of the LAkshmi Narasimha bakthaas believe that by praying to this Lord (who is an instant acccomplisher), their prayers are fulfilled instantly if not atleast an instant relief is offered without delay by this Lord.

It is a belief that, One, would attain Moksham simply by staying here for one Kadigai (period of time) ie approximately half hour in this shekthram. Hence it is named Thiruk kadigai. It is believed that Saint Vishvaamitrar meditated for one kadigai on Lord Narasimhar and obtained his title Bramha Maharishi here. The Saptha Rishis and vaamathEvar came to this place and and started penance to have darshan of Narasimha Avathaaram, and the Lord fulfilled their wish within one kadigai of penance. Hence this hill is known as Kadikaachalam.

Sage Durvaasa once sought the thiruth thuzhaay maalai (ie thulasi garland) of this perumal and danced with great joy by sporting this maalai on his own shoulder and and sirasu. There were many saadhus present at that time and were witnessing this event. Buthan or mercury one of the Nava grahams was also present in the form of a saadhu and he laughed at this sage's act. Sage Thurvaasa cursed him and lord budhan had to stay here in this sthalam and served all those sages who came with great pleasure to this shrine after taking bath in the paandava theerththam and got his curse (spell) cured or removed.

On the way to hills Garuda Aaaroodar Varadha Raaja perumal sannithi is there. It is believed that Kaanchi Varadhar offered Garuda Vaahana Sevai to Maha Achaaryar known as Thottaachaaryar here. (as he was not able to goto Kanchi that year and instead did meditate on this Lord to offer that darshn there itself). Even to-day this event is observed in Kaanchi and simulatneously here as a puase is kept at the entrance of this temple during the bramotsavam and garuda sErvai such that the Lord goes to kadigai for that instant to offer sEvai to thottaach chaaryaa. Similarly erumbiyapa was also one of the great mahaans lived in this place and served the Lord. This place is also used to be very fertile like chola naadu and was hence called as Chola Simha puram which became sholinga puram later. In pattinap paalai, it is refeerred that, Cholan karikaalan peruvaLaththaan called this district as kadigaik kOttam; when he subdivided his kingdom into 48 distritcs. This place is also one of the 74 simhaasanam established by Sri Raamaanuja in his 74 simhhaasanaas outlining the principles of Sri vishitaahthvaitham.

Similar to Gunaseelam near Trichy, this place is also known for relief from possessing, Billi Sooniyam, etc. People come here and do Vratham for many days, take bath in Thakkaan kulam which is believed to have the essence of many Mooligais and climb the hills every day to pray anchaneYaa and Lord Narasimhar and get their Pini or Diseases or Theeraatha nOykaL cured here.

This place is also known for the presence of many Siththars similar to Thiruvannaamalai, Kollimalai, and Kutraalamalai. It is believed that the administration of this temple is under the Aatheenam of Sthala aachaarya purushaals of Thottaachaaryar clan.

This malai or hill is also known as Ekasilaa parvatham meaning that the entire hill is made of one stone, which is true and one can see that when they visit this shrine. There are unique methods or procedures attributed to each of the 108 sthalam as vazhipaatu niyamanam. At thiruppathi having the hair shaved and having a supra paatha darshanam are the best, in oppiliappan koil observing sravana vratham (without salt) on sravanms is the ideal. In this temple, it is the desire of the Lord that his bakthas climb the steep footsteps (which are similar to the parama patha Sobaanam) and pray the Lord.

SreeKooram Aadhikesava Perumal

2009-02-12T07:33:00.000+05:30

SreeKooram, an ancient temple near Kancheepuram, is so named after one of the chief disciple of Sri Ramanjunar, Sri Koorathaalwar. The main deity here is Aadhikesava Perumal but this temple is famous for the aalwar. This temple stands as an example for the aalwar's pure devotion to his guru Ramanujar......

SreeKooram, an ancient temple near Kancheepuram, is so named after one of the chief disciple of Sri Ramanjunar, Sri Koorathaalwar. The main deity here is Aadhikesava Perumal but this temple is famous for the aalwar. This temple stands as an example for the aalwar's pure devotion to his guru Ramanujar.

During ancient times when there arouse conflicts between saivism and vaishnavism, the Chola king wished Saivism should rule the world. So he decided to propagate his religion throughout the southern region. Ramanujar was a Veera Vaishnavar. So the king decided to get rid of Ramanujar. Koorathaalwar heard this and he disguised himself as Ramanujar and went to the palace where the king decided to pluck his eyes since he was not ready to give up vaishnavism and accept saivism.

Koorathaalwar himself plucked his eyes for his guru before the king could do so. Ramanujar and others heard this news and started praying to Vishnu to get back the aalwar's eyes. Lord Vishnu gave back aalwar's eyes in this place, which was converted to temple later. Till date, people believe that the God and the Aalwar together can cure any sort of eye problems.

Koorathaalwar was born during the tamil month Thai, with star Hastham. So every year, utsavams are conducted during his birthday. Adding to the color, 2009 happens to be the beginning of 1000th birth year of the aalwar, which the temple management have decided to celebrate in a very grand manner.

Main Deity : Aadhikesava Perumal
Thaayaar : Pankajavalli Thaayaar

Temple Location : Very near to Kancheepuram on Kancheepuram-Arakkonam Road. Buses available from Kancheepuram and Arakkonam.

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2009-02-11T18:14:00.000+05:30