tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18601270051928690542024-02-18T21:41:15.378-08:00Ancient Temples of IndiaShamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-89498827122387305792014-02-20T03:38:00.000-08:002014-03-19T09:08:03.426-07:00Sri Thuoovai Nadhar Temple and Sri Thuoovai Nadhar Temple. Thiruvaroore.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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1) <b>Sri Thuoovai Nadhar Temple.</b><br />
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This temple is in <b>Keezai Veedi of Thiruvaroore Thayagesar Temple opposite to chariot shed. This is one of the 275 Devara Sthalams. The historical name of the temple is Paravayul maandali. The temple was under the sea as a sand temple.</b><br />
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Sthala Vruksham is Jack Tree, and Teertham known as Akasha Teertham. The location of the tank to south east corner is something special according to Vastu rules.<br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Thooai Nadhar and his consort known as Panjinmeladi Ammai. Urchavar of the temple is known as Sathyavakeeswarar. There is an eye symbol on Siva Lingam which is visible at the time of Abishekam.<br />
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<b>Vinayakar in the temple graces here, as Siddhi Vinayakar. It is said that all idols in the temple were made by Viswakarma the Devine sculptor.<br />
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<b>Sthala Purana</b> says when the tides of sea burst and threatened destruction of the world, Devas and Sages worshiped <b>Lord Siva</b> for protection. <b>Lord Siva</b> told them if a tank is dug to the Agni Corner of southeast. Then Prayers to be performed so that tides would subside and lives would be saved. <b>Durvasa maharishi</b> did everything according to the instructions. Pleased with devotee’s prayers Lord Siva absorbed the fury of the sea and lives were saved. <b>Lord Siva is also known as Durvas Nayanar.</b> <br />
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<b>Saint Sundarar</b> regains his vision in this temple. One who has problem regarding eyes, if the tank dip in the tank and worship Lord Siva with (red) Sevarali Garland there problem regarding eyes will be solved says <b>Sthala Purana.</b><br />
<b>Saint Sundarar </b>made a promise to his second wife <b>Sangili Nachiyar</b> that he would never part with her at any instance. Once he wanted to see his first wife <b>Paravai Nachiyar</b>, and he left for <b>Thiruvaroore.</b> By violating the promise to his second wife <b>Sangili Nachiyar </b>he lost his vision. <b>Sundarar </b>started visiting temples and worshiped <b>Lord Siva</b> to restore his eyes. He praised <b>Lord Siva with Hymns</b> in the temples which he visited. When he reached <b>Ekambareswarar temple of Kancheepuram he was blessed by Lord Ekambareswarar with his left eye sight with the recommendation of his consort Goddess Kamakshi.<br />
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When <b>Sundarar </b>reached <b>Thiruvaroore</b> and offered his prayers to bless him, his vision. <b>Lord asked him to take a dip in the tank and then worship Lord Siva in the temple. Sundarar</b> did as he was instructed by Lord, who<b> graced Sundarar his right eye sight here in this place. The eyes seen on Siva Lingam is considered as an evidence of Sundarar getting back his vision</b><br />
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<b>Sundarar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this Temple</b>.<br />
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2) <b>Thiru Oogai Perayur: Jagadeeswarar Temple.</b><br />
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The place is about 3kms from <b>Kamala Puram,</b> which is about 20 kms from <b>Thiruvaroore to Manarkudi route via Lakshmankudi</b>. <b>This temple is one of the 275 Devara Sthalams.<br />
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Main Raja Gopuram is of three tiers and single prakaram facing east.<br />
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<b>Teertham is Agni teertham seen in front of the temple. Sthala vruksham is Naarthai (citric Tree).</b><br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Siva Lingam known as Jagadeeswarar and his consort known as Jagan Nayaki / Penamirtha Nayaki</b>.<br />
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As we go around the prakaram, deities seen in the temple are <b>Karpaga Vinayakar, Murugan, Dakshina Moorthy, Lingothbavar, Mahalakshmi, Durgai, Ayyanaar, Bairavar, Natarjar, Soorya and Chandran. </b><br />
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<b>Thiru Navukkarasar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this temple. Lady poet Muruvalar, who belongs to this place has sung Hymns which is added to Kurunthogai and Purananooru. <br />
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Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-6641763432827030942014-02-17T08:37:00.002-08:002014-02-17T08:40:10.952-08:00Thiru Neiythanam / Thillai sthanam: Neyyadiappar Temple. Tanjavoore Dt.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Thiru Neiythanam / Thillai sthanam: Neyyadiappar Temple</b>.<br />
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The place <b>Neiythanam </b>is about 2 kms west of<b> Thiruvayaaru. This is one of the 275 Devara Sthalams of Tanjavoore Dt. Thillai Sthanam is seventh temple of Saptha Sthana Sthalam.</b> <br />
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Main Raja Gopuram is of five storeys. There are two prakaram in the temple.<br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and Teertham is River Cauvery.</b><br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Sri Kruthapureeswarar/ Neiyyadiappar and his consort known as Balaambikai Amman Illamangai Ammai seen in separate Temple here. </b><br />
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Here daily <b>abishekam for Lord Siva is performed with Ghee and later with hot water hence he is known as Neiyyadiappar.</b><br />
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Shrines for <b>Lord Vinayakar and Murugan are seen in inner prakaram of the temple.<br />
As we go around the prakaram we see Nardhana Ganapathy, Dakshina Moorthy in standing posture, Lingothbavar and Brahama as Goshta Deivam around the sanctum of Lord Siva. <br />
Goddess Saraswathy worshiped Lord Siva in this place.</b><br />
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<b>During festival time Lord Iyarappar and his consort Aram Valartha Nayaki visit all seven temples known as Saptha Sthana Sthalams. The seven places are Thiru Pazhanam, Thiru Chottru thurai, Thiru Vedikudi , Thiru Kandiyoore , Thiru Poondthuruthi and Thiru Neiyathanam. This temple Thilla sthanam is seventh temple of Saptha sthanam. One can have darshan of all urchava idols in seven palanquins of Saptha Sthana Sthalams.</b> <br />
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A cow in this region was pouring its milk in a place habitually in a specific place. The milk turned into Ghee due to climatic condition. When a shepherd tried to find about the cow it disappeared. It was <b>Kamadenu. </b>He reported about this in the village. When they dug the place they found a <b>Siva Lingam.</b> <b>The King</b> built a temple for the <b>Siva Lingam </b>in that place and arranged for <b>Abishekam with Ghee everyday followed by hot water Abishekam.<br />
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<b>A devotee of Lord Siva used to visit the temple daily and used to light a lamp with Ghee and on his return he used to pluck leafy vegetable grown in the temple premises. This was happening for a long period. When grew old one day after lighting the lamp he prayed to Lord Siva to show mercy and bless him for having lighted lamp for so many years. The old man heard a voice saying what mercy remains to be shown as he has plucked daily leafy vegetable grown in the temple as wages says the Sthala Puranam. <br />
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<b>Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva here. Aunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple. Ottakuthar and Pugazhendi Pulavar (poet) sang on Lord of this place.</b> <br />
Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-41268094424354014362014-02-15T09:37:00.000-08:002014-02-17T08:40:45.605-08:00Keezha Pazhuvoore: Arulmigu Vadamoola Nadhar Temple, Perambaloore Dt.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Keezha Pazhuvoore: Arulmigu Vadamoola Nadhar Temple</b>. <br />
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This place <b>Thirupazhuvoore </b>is about 10 kms to south of <b>Ariyaloore</b> on the <b>south bank of River Marudhudayaar</b>. The place is also known as <b>Yoga Vanam.<br />
This is one of the 275 Devara sthalams.</b><br />
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The Main Raja Gopuram is of five tiers and two prakaram in the temple.<br />
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We see Dwajasthambam as we enter inside.<br />
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<b>Teertham is known as Brama Teertham in the front of the temple. Sthala Vruksham is Banayan Tree</b>.<br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Vadamoola Nadhar / Aalanthurayaar and his consort known as Arunthava Nayaki Amman in separate shrine. Here the Lingam represents Prithivi. Sambarani thailam is applied on Siva Lingam. The lingam is too small, so a cup is placed upside down and abishekam is done on this only.</b><br />
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<b>Goddess penanced and performed yoga hence the place is known as Yoga Vanam. We see Goddess in yoga posture here in the temple. <br />
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Other deities seen in the temple as we go around the prakaram are <b>Kamala Ganapathy, Murugan, Pancha Boodha Lingams, Mahalakshmi, 63 Nayanmars, Lingothbavar, Durgai, Chandeeswarar, Saptha Kanniyar and Navagraham.</b> <br />
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<b>Sthala Purana</b> says Once <b>Goddess Parvathy </b> closed the eyes of <b>Lord Siva</b> due to which the complete universe came to a stand still. <b>Sooryan and Chandran</b> are considered as the two eyes of <b>Lord Siva. Lord</b> says to <b>Goddess Parvathy</b> if any act which troubles others is punishable. To get rid of the dosha for her act,<b>Goddess Parvathy</b> was asked to go down to earth.<b> Lord</b> asks her to penance in different places and finally reach <b>Yoga Vanam</b> and stay there penancing till he joins her. <br />
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<b>Goddess Parvathy</b> penanced in many places and she finally came to <b>Yoga Vanam </b>where <b>she made a Siva Lingam with the mud of Valmeekam </b>and worshiped <b>Lord Siva.</b> She penanced here standing on single leg. Lord Siva was pleased with her penance and blessed her by joining with her. This <b>Yoga Vanam</b> is the place now known as <b>Keezha Pazhuvoore.</b><br />
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<b>Brahaman, Thirumaal, Indran, Pandavar, Agasthiyar, Chandran, Poororavan, Vasishtar, Sadanandar, Kanvar, And Vyasar worshiped Lord Siva here and were blessed by Him.<br />
Parasuramar worshiped Lord Siva here to get rid of his dosha for killing his mother. Here Vinayakar is seen in dancing posture.</b><br />
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<b>Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this place. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this Temple.</b><br />
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<b>Stone inscriptions are found in the temple. The temple was constructed by stones during the period of first Parandakan Cholan. <br />
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Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-20966559471505014932014-02-15T06:11:00.002-08:002014-02-15T06:14:24.127-08:00Thiru Mazhapadi, Sri Vaidhyanadhar Temple, Ariyaloore, Tanjavoore Dt<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Thiru Mazhapadi, Sri Vaidhyanadhar Temple</b>.<br />
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This place <b>Thiru Mazhapadi</b> is about 28 kms south of <b>Ariyaloore</b> on the banks of <b>River Kollidam.<br />
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This place is <b>one of the 274 Siva Devara Sthalams.</b><br />
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The Main Raja Gopuram is of seven tiers. There are three prakaram in the temple. <br />
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We see <b>Nandi in a mandapam and Dwajasthambam</b> to front. <br />
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As we enter in we see two more <b>Nandi</b> here.<br />
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<b>Teertham is River Kollidam, Lakshmi and Sivagangai Teertham. <br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Palm Tree.</b><br />
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<b>The place was full of Palm tree hence it is known as Talavanam. Lord Siva with his Mazhu (axe like weapon) blessed Sage Markandeya, hence the place is also known as Mazhapadi.</b><br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Vaidhyanadhar / Mazhuvadeesar and his consort known as Soundaraambikai and Balambikai in separate Shrines.</b> <br />
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As we go around the prakaram we see deities like <b>Sundara Vinayakar, Murugan, Akora Veerabadharar, </b><br />
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<b>Somaskandar, Meenakshi, Durgai, Thirumaal, Mahalakshmi, Sundarar, Meenakshi, Chokkanadhar, Durgai, Jurahareswarar, Kalasamhara Moorthy, Kathyayini, Natarajar</b> <br />
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We see two <b>Dakshina Moorthy </b>in the temple. <br />
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<b>Lord Somaskandar</b> idol is made of single stone. <br />
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In the <b>shrine of Lord Brahma we see four Nandi represting four Vedas.<br />
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We see <b>kalyana Mandapam named as Nandi Kalyana Mandapam.<br />
Nandikeswarar and Suasambikai marriage took place in this place in the Tamil month Panguni (March / April) on the day of Punarpusam star. This day is celebrated every year as a festival in this temple. </b> <br />
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<b>Sthala Purana </b>says Sage <b>Siladha muni of Thiruvayaru</b> performed penance on <b>Lord Siva</b> to bless him with child. He heard a voice asking him to perform <b>Putharakamesti yagam.</b> He was told he will find a child in a box while he is preparing the land for <b>Yagnam</b>. He was asked to bring up that child, who is blessed with just 16 years of life span. <br />
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<b>Sage</b> while he tilled the land found the box and when he opened it he found a <b>child in it with three eyes four shoulders and crescent moon adoring the head.</b> He was surprised and closed the box. Once again when he opened the box he saw a child in it. He took the child and named him as <b>Japesar</b>. As the child grew the sage was worried and sad. When the child was fourteen years he started penancing with single leg on the bank of <b>Ayana teertham of Thiruvayaru</b>. His penance was so severe the creatures in the tank started consuming his body. Lord Siva was pleased with his penance, cured him and blessed him long life. <br />
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Japesar was married to Suasambikai in Thirumazapadi. Japaser</b> continued his penance even after the marriage. He was made chief of the <b>Siva Ganas. He was named as Nandi Devar and he is security chief at the first gate of Kailash</b>.<br />
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<b>Sundarar, Thiru Navukkarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva here. Stone inscriptions of Chola, Pandya and Hoysala period are found</b>.<br />
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<b>Thiruvaalam pozhil, Athmanaadeswarar Temple:</b><br />
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He place <b>Thiruvaalam pozhil </b>is about 17 kms from <b>Tanjvoore</b>. The place is on the way to <b>Kandiyoore and Thirukattupalli. This is one of the Siva Devara Sthalam of Tanjavoore district. This is one of the Saptha Sthana Sthalams.</b><br />
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The Main Raja gopuram is of five storeys. <br />
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As we enter in, we see Dwajasthambam and Nandi. <br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and Teertham is Cauveri. <br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Athmanaadeswarar facing west, and his consort known as Gyanambikai Amman seen in separate sanctum.</b> <br />
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Other deities seen in the temple as we go around the prakaram are <b>Vinayakar, Meda Dakshina Moorthy, Kasi Viswanadhar, Lord Murugan with Valli and Devanai, Chandikeswarar, Navagraham, Pancha Lingam Nalwar and Natarajar</b>. <br />
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<b>Ashtavasukal worshiped Lord Siva here and were blessed. Thirunavukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.</b><br />
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<b>Lord Siva is mentioned as Parambaikudi Thiruvaalam pozhil Mahadevar in the stone inscriptions of the temple.</b><br />
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<b>Thiru kattupalli: Agneswarar temple.</b><br />
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The place <b>Melai Thirukattupalli</b> is about 15 kms west of <b>Thiruvayaaru to Kallanai route, on the south bank of River Kudamurutti. This is one of the Siva Devara Sthalams. </b><br />
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The Main Raja Gopuram of the temple is of seven tiers and three prakarams.<br />
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As we enter inside we see Dwajasthambam. As we go around the prakaram we see <b>Vinayakar santum. </b><br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Vanni and Vilvam.</b><br />
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<b>Teertham are Soorya teertham, Agni teertham in the form of well, River Cauveri and River Kudamurutti.<br />
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<b>Main Deity here is Swayambu Lingam known as Agneeswarar and his consort here known as Soundara Nayaki / Azhagamar Mangai.<br />
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Ambaal sanctum is seen facing south and here Goddess is seen in standing posture. We get to see dwarabalaki to either sides of the entrance.<br />
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In the inner prakaram other deities, we see are <b>Vinayakar, Lingothbavar next to Vinayakar is seen in sanctum. Usually he is seen as Koshta Moorthy but here it is unusual. Ardhanareeswarar is seen beside Lingothbavar. We get to see Arumugan with his consort Valli and Devanai. Kasi Viswanadhar, Visalakshi, Gaja Lakshmi, and Durga sanctum are there. Here in mandapam of the temple we see Bairavar and Nalwar. All Grahas are seen facing Sooryan, in the Navagraha sanctum of the temple.</b><br />
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<b>Thirumaal, Brahman, Sooryan, Agni, Bageeradhan and queen of Urayoor worshiped Lord Siva here and were blessed by Him.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala Purana</b> says the King gave the flowers to his two Queens which was brought from Urayoor Garden by his servants. The elder one of the two Queens used to worship Lord Siva with the flowers given to her. The younger one used to use the flower for herself. At the time when Urayoor was completely destroyed by the natural calamity of sand storm, this place Thirukattupalli where elder Queen resided was safe. <br />
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<b>Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Thiru Navukkarasar sung Hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.<br />
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<b>Stone inscriptions of Sundara Pandyan and Konerinmai Kondan period are seen in the temple. Inscriptions refer Ambaal as Azhagar Mangai. The temple was renovated by King First Aditya Cholan </b>Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-11476851910813482122014-02-10T02:56:00.001-08:002014-02-10T03:00:47.066-08:00Thiru Vedikudi, Vedapureeswarar Temple. Tanjore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Thiru Vedikudi Temple: Lord Vedapureeswarar.</b>.<br />
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The place <b>Thiru Vedikudi</b> is about 7kms North to <b>Tanjore</b> on the banks of <b>River Vettaru. This temple is one of the Devara sthalam. This temple is one of the Ezhoor temples visited by Lord Iyarappar of Thiruvaiaru, in the Tamil month of Chiittarai (April/ May).</b><br />
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The temple has Raja gopuram of three storey, and single prakaram. <br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and Teertham is Veida teertham. </b><br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Vedapureeswarar and his consort known as Mangayarkarasi Amman. Sun rays falls on 13,14 and 15 of tamil month Panguni (March/ April)</b>. <br />
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As we go round the prakaram deities seen in the temple are <b>Sevi Saaitha Vinayakar, 108 Siva Lingam, Dakshina Moorthy, Ardhanareeswarar, Durgai, Murugan, Mahalakshmi, Natarajar, Lakshmi Narayanar and Hanuman is seen at the feet of Him, Saptha Sthana Lingams.</b><br />
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<b>Lord Brahma </b>worshiped Lord Siva here hence the <b>name Vedikudi</b> for the place. <b>Vedas worshiped Lord Siva</b> here and were blessed. <b>Vinayakar</b> enjoys listening to <b>chanting of Vedas</b>; hence he is known as <b>Sevi Saaitha Vinayakar / Veda Vinayakar.</b> The temple Vimanama construction is of stones. <b>Nandi</b> is seen to four sides of Temple Vimanam, represting four Vedas. <b>Ardhanareeswarar </b>form here is unusual in this temple. Here Ambal is seen to the right side of Ardhanareeswarar who is seen as Koshta Deivam at the back of main sanctum. <br />
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<b>Sthala purana</b> says once Vedas were taken away from Brahma by the Asuras and it was hidden under the ocean. The Vedas were brought back by <b>Lord Narayanar</b>. Vedas worshiped Lord Siva to get rid of their Dosha of being with Asura. The Vedas were blessed by Lord Siva. On request of Vedas Lord Siva stayed back in this place as <b>Vedapureeswarar.</b> <br />
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<b>Thiru Navukkarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva here. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.</b><br />
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<b>Stone inscriptions of Rajakesri Varman and Koparakesari Varman period are seen in the temple they say the Lord is known as Thiru Vedikudi Mahadevar and Para kesari Chaturvedi mangala Mahadevar.</b><br />
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<b>Thiru Chotru thurai Nadhar / Oudhavneswarar Temple</b>: <br />
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The place is about 15 kms from <b>Tanjavoore</b> and 4 kms from <b>Kandiyoor.</b><br />
This temple of <b>Chotuthurai is one of the Devara Sthalam, on the south bank of River Cauvery. This is third temple of the Ezhur (Seven) sthalams, where Lord fed is devotees.</b><br />
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Main Raja Gopuram is of three tiers<br />
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The temple has single prakaram only. As we go around the prakaram, <b>Sanctum of Annapoorani Amman is in the south east, Lord Arumugan facing east is seen in a shrine facing south.</b><br />
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<b>Lord Maha Vishnu </b>sanctum is seen facing east. We get to see <b>Gautama Muni worshiping Lord Vishnu</b> here.<br />
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<b>Lord Vinayakar and Lord Murugan </b>are seen near the temple entrance to either side. <br />
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We see a mandapam and <b>Adigara Nandi</b> is seen in front of the mandapam. We see <b>Natarajar in the mandapam</b> which leads to the <b>Artha mandapam and main sanctum of Lord Oudhavaneswarar. </b><br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam. Teertham is River Cauvery and Soorya teertham.<br />
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<b>Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Thiru Chotru thurai Nadhar / Oudhavaneswarar with his consort known as Annpoorani Amman facing east. She is seen in a separate sanctum in SE while go around the prakaram</b>.<br />
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<b>Brahma, Vishnu, Sooryan, Indran and Sage Gautama worshiped Lord Siva in this place. Sage Gautama attained Mukthi in this place.<br />
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<b>Sthala Purana:</b> Once due to severe famine people were starving. The temple was not taken care off at that time. A devotee of <b>Lord Siva named Arulalan</b> worshiped <b>Lord Siva to overcome the severe famine</b>. He banged his heads to the steps and cried out for help from Lord Siva. There was heavy down pour and the place was flooded. There was a bowl floating in the water which was picked by <b>Arulalan</b>. He heard a voice announcing, the bowl is <b>Akshya Patra which gives food</b> always without any bounds. It will never go dry and it can help in feeding the people to get rid of their hunger. <br />
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Since the <b>Lord here has helped to get rid of famine and gave Akshya Patra which gave food, Lord is praised and named as Thiru Chotru Thurai Nadhar. (Chotru means food). <br />
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<b>Saints Sundarar, Thiru Navakkuarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this temple. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan here. Thiru Ramalinga Vallalaar has praised and worshiped Lord here.</b><br />
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<b>Pasupathy Koil: Pasupathy Nadhar Temple</b>.<br />
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The place is about 14 kms from Kumbakonam to Tanjavoore and 2 kms from Iyempettai. The temple tower is of five tiers, and there is only one prakaram in the temple.<br />
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This is <b>one of the Devara Sthalam of Tanjavoore </b>and one of the <b>Saptha Sthana Sthalam. (Chakkra Mangai, Soola Mangai, Ariya Mangai, Nandi Mangai Thazha Mangai, Pulla Mangai and Pasu Mangai are Saptha Sthana temples. </b><br />
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The temple is constructed by <b>Cochengat Cholan as Maadak Koil. </b> In the base <b>Nandi</b> is seen in the mandapam Ancient name of the temple is <b>Thiru Pullamangai.</b> <br />
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<b>Main Deity in the temple is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Pasupathy Nadhar / Brahma pureeswarar and His consort known as Soundara Nayaki / Alliyang kodai.</b> <br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Baniyan Tree and Teertham is River Cauvery, River Kudamuruti, Kamadenu Teertham and Siva Teertham</b><br />
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<b>Dakshina Moorthy</b><br />
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Other deities seen in the temple as <b>Koshta Moortham are Vinayakar, Dakshina Moorthy, Lingothbavar with Brahma and Vishnu, Nalwar, Brahma and Durgai Amman. Nandi is seen among Navagraham. Durgai Amman is like Mahishasura Mardhini with weapons in her hand. Durgai of Thiru Nageswaram Temple, Patteswaram Temple and Thiru Pullanga Managi temple</b> are sculptured by same person in all these three places. <b>Durgai is considered very powerful in all the three temples. <br />
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<b>Kamadenu worshiped Lord Siva in this place. </b><br />
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<b>Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Pasupatheeswarar of this temple.<br />
</b>Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-27187692691534484402014-01-12T09:45:00.001-08:002014-01-12T09:59:09.692-08:00Thiru Needoore, Arulmigu Somanadhar temple. Nagapattinam Dt.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Thiru Needoore: Arulmigu Somanadhar temple.</b><br />
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The place is about 5kms to north of <b>Mailaduthurai</b>. The place is also known as <b>Vakularanya Kshetram.</b> <br />
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This temple is <b>one of the, Devara Sthalam temple of Nadu Nadu.</b><br />
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The temple Raja Gopuram and we see two prakarams in the temple. <b>Vimanam over the main sanctum is of two layers.</b><br />
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<b>Nandi</b> is seen in a mandapam.<br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Magizha Maram </b>(Tree) and there are nine teertham for the temple.<br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Somanadhar and his consort known as Veyuru tholi Ammai / Veda Nayaki Amman. Urchavar, in the temple here is known as Soma Skandar. </b><br />
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As we go around the prakaram we see<b> Kailasa Nadhar, Siva Lokanadhar, Kasi Viswanadhar, Murugan, Vinayakar, Saptha Kanniyar, Natarajar and Aanandha Thandava Moorthy.Vinayakar here is known as Siddhi Vinayakar.</b><br />
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<b>Vinayakar is seen in three forms as big, old and wise which are represented as Chintamani Vinayakar, Selva Maha Vinayakar and Sivaandha Vinayakar</b>. Before starting any new work people come here worship Vinayakar and with his guidance they start the work.<br />
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<b>Sthala Purana</b> says once when <b>Indran </b>came down to Bhoolokam he was not able to find a <b></b>Siva Lingam to do his daily morning worship of Lord Siva. He collected sand from the <b>Cauveri River</b> bed and made a <b>Siva Lingam</b> and performed his pooja. He sang a <b>song to have darshan of Lord Siva dancing. Lord Siva</b> was pleased with his song and gave darshan for him as he wished. <b>So Lord Siva here is also known as Gana Nardhana Sankaran.</b> When he left the place, he left the <b>Siva Lingam</b> here. We can see the <b>finger prints on the Siva Lingam.</b><br />
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<b>King Danmadha Sudhan</b> due to his <b>Karma</b> in previous birth was born as a <b>crab</b> in his next birth. The King approached <b> Sage Naradha </b> who guided him to worship <b>Lord Siva</b> in this place to get rid of his <b>karma and gain Moksha.</b> The<b> king</b> took bath in <b>River Cauvery</b> and worshiped <b>Lord Siva </b>as he was guided by <b>Naradha Muni</b>. <b>Lord Siva appeared and blessed the king. Lord Siva made hole in the Lingam and the Crab (King) entered inside this hole and attained Moksha. The hole is there in the Siva Lingam.</b><br />
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<b>Lord Sooryan </b>worshiped Goddess here hence she is known as <b>Adithya Abhya varadha Ambikai. Sani Bagwan</b> is seen in the mandapam in front of Goddess. One who worships Goddess here in this place gets rid from the power of <b>Sani Dosha.</b><br />
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<b>Sundarar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this place.</b><br />
Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-39025330003492418232014-01-12T02:24:00.000-08:002014-01-12T02:28:49.904-08:00Thiru Nindra Voore, Maha Lakshmi pureeswarar Temple, Nagapattinam DT. ttinam Dt.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Thiru Nindra Voore: Maha Lakshmi pureeswarar Temple.</b><br />
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The place <b>Thiru Nindra Voore</b> is about 8 kms, from <b>Mailaduthurai on the north bank of River Cauvery.</b> This temple is <b>one of the Devara Sthalm of Nagapattanam Dt.</b><br />
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The temple tower is of three tiers<br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Maha Lakshmipureeswarar facing east and his consort known as Ulaga Nayaki Amman facing south. There is an axe scar seen on the Siva Lingam.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and Teertham known as Neela Poigai.</b><br />
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<b>Selva Ganapathy </b>is seen in separate sanctum here. We see <b>Subramanyar, his consorts Valli and Devanai</b>, along with peacock facing towards right side in a separate sanctum. Here in this temple <b>Muyalagan</b> who is seen under the feet of <b>Dakshina Murthy</b> is facing left with snake in his hand. <b>Dakshina Murthy</b> is seen as <b>Koshta Deivam </b>with his left hand blessing <b>Muyalagan</b>. <br />
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Other deities seen in the temple are <b>Bairavar, Nandi, Brahma, Durgai and Navagraham. Here Soorya and Chandra graham are facing each other which are unusual. <br />
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As we go around the prakaram we see <b>Parasaurama Lingam worhiped by Parasuramar.</b> There is a <b>Jamadagneeswarar Lingam worshiped Jamadagni Muni</b> which is small in size. <b>Parikeswara Lingam</b> is big in size with <b>Lord Maha Vishnu</b> seen next to it.<br />
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<b>Agasthiyar, Parasuramar, Devendran, Iravadham, and Kamadenu worshiped Lord Siva </b>in this place and were blessed by Him.<br />
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<b>Sthala Purana says Chola King</b> used to cross this place to have darshan of <b>Thillai Natarajar</b> daily. One when they were traveling the wick went off and they try to light it but failed. Once when they crossed the place it started glowing automatically. This was happening in the same place regularly.<br />
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<b> King</b> saw a shepherd there and asked him, did he observe something strange happening in this place. Shepherd told there was a <b>Siva Lingam</b> on which the cow used to pour milk on it. <b>The King</b> found the <b>Siva Lingam</b> and try to remove it from that place, build a temple elsewhere and install the <b>Siva Lingam.</b> They were not able to remove the <b>Siva Lingam</b> and blood started oozing from the place. <br />
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So the <b>Chola King</b> constructed a temple there itself. Since the wick went off here automatically, the place is known as <b>Thiru Nindra Voore. Thirumagal</b> worshiped Lord Siva in this place hence the name <b>Thiru Nindra Voore.</b> <br />
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A stone inscription is there in the temple. The temple is under <b>Thiru Kailaya Parampara Thiru Darumapura Aadeenam.<br />
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<b>Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, Thiru Navukkarasar and Sundarar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this temple. </b><br />
Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-79342622568797770772014-01-11T09:49:00.000-08:002014-01-11T10:02:36.447-08:00Thiru Vadugoore, Panchanadeeswarar Temple. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Thiru Vadugoore: Panchanadeeswarar Temple. </b><br />
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The place is known as <b>Thiru Vandaar Koil, which is about 20 kms from Pondichery. This is one of the Devara Sthalam of Nadu Nadu.</b><br />
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Thiru Vadugoore Temple. There is a small sanctum for Nandi in front of the temple.<br />
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<b>Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Panchanadeeswarar / Vadugeesar and his consort known as Thirupura Sundari Amman / Vadugar Nayaki see in separate sanctum. The Lingam portion is slightly slanting and scars are seen on it. Urchava Vigraham is known as Panchamurthy.</b> <br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Vanni and Teertham known as Vamadeva Teertham.</b><br />
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<b>Other deities seen in the temple are Valampuri Vinayakar, Siva Parvathy, Dakshina Moorthy, and Lord Brahma worshiping Lord Siva is seen near Dakshina Moorthy.</b><br />
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We see <b>Ardhanareeswarar, Chandikeswarar, Navagraham, Bairavar and Durgai with eight hands. Lord Arumugan with twelve hands is seen seated on Peacock facing left. Valli Devanai is seen to either side of Murugan.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala Purana</b> says <b>Brahma </b>had five heads like <b>Lord Siva</b> and he was proud about this. Once <b>Goddess Parvathy</b> mistook Brahma to be <b>Lord Siva</b> and extended her<b> Honour</b> to Him. <b>Lord Brahma </b>did not protest this in spite of his knowledge about the mistake that has happened. <b>Lord Siva</b> in anger removed one of the heads of <b>Lord Brahma</b> and punished him for his pride. <b>Lord Brahma</b> felt ashamed of his act and begged <b>Lord Siva</b> to pardon him. <b>Brahma worshiped Lord Siva</b> here in this place where the incident took place. Since one head of Brahma was removed by <b>Lord Siva, here he is known as Vadugeesar.<br />
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<b>Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple. Arunagiri Nadhar sang Tirupugazh on Arumugan of this temple.</b> <br />
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<b>Thiruvakkarai Vakarakali Amman Temple.</b><br />
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The place is about 22 kms to south of Thindivanam on the banks of River Varaha.<br />
This is one of the Devara Sthalam of Nadu Nadu.<br />
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Main entrance of the temple.<br />
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The Raja gopuram of the temple. There are three prakarams in the temple. <br />
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We see Dwajasthambam and Nandi which are not in straight line to Lord Siva of main sanctum.<br />
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<b>Main Deity is in the form of Lingam known as Arulmigu Chandra Mouleeswarar is seen with three faces only here, in this temple and his consort known as Vadivambikai Amman</b>. Face in the lingam which faces east is known as <b>That purdam,</b> the one facing north is known as <b>Vamadevam</b> and south facing face is known as <b>Akora mukam </b>to which there is teeth (Korai Parkal) seen out at the ends of mouth. This is visible only during the milk abishekam is performed to <b>Lord Siva.<br />
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<b>Vakra kali Amman</b> sanctum is seen to a side near the main Raja Gopuram itself. Here in the temple <b>Kali Matha </b>is seen with eight hands with weapons. The garland is of skulls hanging from one shoulder in cross. Child skull is her earings.<br />
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<b>Sthala purana </b>says <b>Samharam of Vakrasuran was done by Lord Vishnu.</b> Dunmuki sister of Vakrasuran was pregnant. As per Dharma Sastra, Kali cannot kill a pregnant woman. Kali took the child from Durmuki womb and wore it as an ornament in her ear and then killed Dhunmuki. <b>Kaali is known as Vakrakaali here</b> and she was with furious temper, after killing Durmukhi. <b>Acharyar Adi Sankarar installed Sri Chakkra on left leg of Kaali. She turned out to be Santha Swaroopam</b> after this.<br />
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Opposite to <b>Vakra Kaali</b> temple we see <b>Athma Lingam</b> which is also known as <b>Kanda Lingam</b> which was worshipped Vakrasuran. It is said the <b>Lingam</b> is cool during summers and during rainy season water drops are seen on the top of <b>Lingam</b>.<br />
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<b>Lord Murugan with twelve hands, is seen seated on Peacock along with Valli and Devani.</b><br />
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<b>Kundalini Siddhar jeeva Samadhi is there within the temple premises.</b><br />
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<b>There are many things contradictory to tradition. The temple tower, Dwajasthambam, Nandi and main deity Siva Lingam are not in straight line. They are from one another. The chakkra, which Varadarajar holding in his hand is different from usual one. Sani Bagavan Vahan crow is seen to left side of him instead of right side. <br />
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Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.Arunagitinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan.</b>Here in the temple Stone inscriptions of <b>First Aditya Cholan and Chembian Madevi</b> is seen. Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-85545828931153854002014-01-06T05:51:00.001-08:002014-01-06T05:52:57.315-08:00Panayapuram, Panagkateeswarar Temple. Vizhupuram,<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Panayapuram: Panagkateeswarar Temple.</b><br />
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The place <b>Thiru Panagkattoore</b> is about 10 kms from <b>Vizhupuram.</b> This place is one of the <b>Siva Devara Sthalam of Nadu Nadu.</b> This is <b>one of the five</b> temples having <b>Palm tree as Sthala Vruksham.<br />
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Main Raja Gopuram of the temple. The temple has two prakarams.<br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Panai and teertham known as Padhuma Teertham.</b> <br />
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<b>Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Panagkateesar facing east.</b> <br />
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<b>Goddess Puravammi / Sathyambikai here is seen in separate sanctum facing east. <br />
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The place was surrounded by <b>Mullai forest</b> hence the <b>name Puravaar Panagkattore.</b><br />
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Other deities seen as we go around the temple prakaram are <b>Vinayakar</b><br />
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<b>63 Nayanmars, Sapthamadhar, Thirumaal, Rishabaroodar, Gajalakshmi, Nalwar, Dakshina murthy, Brahama, Lingothbavar, Durgai, Pichadanar, Somaskandar, Navagraham, Sani Bagawan Chandekeswarar and Natarajar. Thiru Neelakandar and wife are seen with their palms put together in the temple.</b><br />
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View of the temple tower as we go around the prakaram<br />
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King Daksha Prajapathy</b> did not invite <b>Lord Siva for the Yagnam</b> which he was conducting. He refused to pay offerings for <b>Lord Siva in the Yagnam </b>and insulted<b> Lord Siva</b>. Every one of the Devas, who attended the <b>Yagam</b> performed by <b>King Dakshan</b> and took his offerings were punished by <b>Akora Veerabadrar, messenger of Lord Siva.</b><br />
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<b>Sooryan </b>lost his luster, and he had to worship Lord Siva in many places to regain his luster. This is one of the place were <b>Sooryan</b> worshiped Lord Siva. <b>Lord Siva blessed Sooryan </b>and he gained his old bright form. As a mark of respect every year during the month of April/ May (from Tamil new year day) early morning Sun rays falls on Lord Siva and then on Goddess for a week <br />
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<b>Sthala Purana</b> says In order to protect the pigeon that surrendered to him <b>Sibichakravarthy</b> came forward to yield his eyes.<b> Lord Siva</b> was pleased by <b>Sibichakravarthy’s</b> dedication to his work as a ruler. He appeared before him and blessed him with eyesight which he lost. So<b> Lord Siva </b>of this place is also known as <b>Kann Parithu Aruliya Kadavul.</b><br />
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<b>Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this temple. There are stone inscriptions of first Kulothunga Cholan, Parakesari Adi Rajendra Devan and Koneranmai Kondan. As Per the inscriptions Lord Siva is known as Thirupanag kattudaya Maha Devar and the place known as Thiru Puravar Panagkatudayar temple.<br />
</b>Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-60323181813747184452014-01-05T08:23:00.001-08:002014-01-05T08:38:29.765-08:00Thiruvamathoor, Sri Abirameswarar Temple. Vizhupuram Dt.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Thiruvamathoor: Sri Abirameswarar Temple. </b><br />
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This is one of the <b>Devara sthalam of Nadu Nadu</b>. The place <b>Amathoore </b>is also known as <b>Vanni Vanam </b>which is about 6kms from Vizhupuram.<br />
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The temple tower is of five tiers. There are two prakarams in the temple.<br />
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As we enter into the temple we see <b>Dwajasthambam and Bali peetam.</b><br />
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Here we see a big Nandi known as <b>Maha Nandi.</b><br />
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Hear we see <b>padala Nandi</b> also.<br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Abirameswarar is facing east and his consort known as Muthambikai facing west, in separate temple.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Kondrai and Vanni Vruksham seen inbetween the sanctum of Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathy.</b><br />
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Teertham is a well, known as <b>Thanda Teertham</b>, and pushkarani known as <b>Aambalam.</b><br />
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Sthala Purana</b> says long back cows were without horns. They were attacked by wild animals so the <b>cows worshiped Lord Siva</b> in this place. <b>Lord</b> was pleased and <b>blessed them with horns.</b> Hence the place was known as <b>AAmathoore and Lord Siva in this place known as Abirameswarar.</b> <br />
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Other deities seen in the temple are <b>Maal Thuyar Teertha Vinayakar, Subramanyar, Dakshina Murthy, Lingothbavar, Natarajar, Brahma, Durgai, Pichaadanar, Sahasra Lingam, Kasi Viswanadhar, Chatta Nadhar, Arunachaleswarar, and Saptha madhar, Chandeeswarar, Navagraham, Bairavar, Nalwar and 63 Nayanmars.</b><br />
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<b>Sri Rama worshiped Lord Siva</b> in this place with <b>Thanda Teetham </b>to get rid of <b>Brahmahathi dosha by killing Ravana. Lord Murugan</b> worshiped <b>Lord Siva and Parvathy </b>here before he left for war against <b>Soorapaduman. Parvathy bestowed Lord Murugan with her Sakthi Vel here in this place.</b><br />
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<b>Brungi Muni </b>worshiped <b>Lord Siva</b> and neglected <b>Goddess Parvathy.</b> <b>Parvathy </b>did not like his attitude, so he was cursed by <b>Parvathy </b>to become <b>Vanni Vruksham</b>. Later he worshiped both <b>Lord Siva and Parvathy and was blessed by them.<br />
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To south west corner of temple premises we <b>Sathya mandapam known as Vatta palagai.<br />
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<b>Stone inscriptions of first Rajaraja Cholan, Rajendra Cholan, Veera Rajendran and first Kulothunga Cholan are seen.<br />
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T<b>hiru Gyana Sambandhar, Thiru Navukkarasar and Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Abirameswarar of this temple. Arunagirinadhar has sung Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple. Thiruvarutpa by Vadalore Ramalinga Swamigal and Thiruvamathur Kalpagam by Irattai Pulavar are rendered to Lord Siva of this temple. <br />
</b>Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-13913980659558105562013-11-04T08:09:00.004-08:002013-11-04T08:16:22.818-08:00Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar: Parikkal, Vizhpuram Dt.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar: Parikkal</b>. <br />
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The place <b>Parrikkal</b> is about 3 kms from <b>Vizhupuram to Ulunderpet</b> Road.<br />
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<b>Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar is seen seated facing east under Ashtakona Vimanam in this temple.</b><br />
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<b>Main Deity is Lakshmi Narasimhar and Thayar known as Kanakavalli. Here in the temple we see both Narasimhar and Lakshmi Thayar are seen embracing each other which denote Lord Graces his devotees with mercy. Anjaneyar is seen in the inner sanctum.<br />
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Teertham here is known as Nagakoopam / Garuda Teertham.</b><br />
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We get darshan of <b>Veera Aanjaneyar and Baktha Aanjaneyar in the temple. Sri Varadaraja Perumaal is seen facing south. Lord Vinayakar and Garuda</b> are seen in the temple.<br />
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<b>Sthala Purana</b> says to rescue his devotee <b>King Vsantharajan, Lord Narasimhar </b>with flaming fury destroyed <b>demon Parikalan </b>in this place. Hence the place is known as <b>Parikkal</b><br />
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<b>King Vasantharajan </b>requested <b>Lord Narasimhar</b> to stay in this place and bless his devotees. Lord obliged for his worship. The idol of<b> Narashimar</b> was made by <b>Viswakarma</b> the sculptor and installed by installed by <b>Guru Vamadevar of King Vasantharajan. <br />
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<b>Sri. Sishta Guru Natheswarar temple: Thiru Thurayoor, Cuddlore Dt.</b><br />
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The place is about 8kms from Bunnrutti, and it is about 32 kms from Cuddalore. <b>This is one of the Nadu Nadu Devara Sthalam. This is also considered as Guru Sthalam.<br />
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We see Dwajsthambam in front of he main sanctum.<br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Kondrai, and Teertham is Soorya Pushkarani.<br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Siva Lingam known as Sishta Guru Nadeswarar / Pasupatheeswarar and his consort here known as Poongkodhai / Sivaloka Nayaki.</b><br />
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Other deities seen in the temple as we go around the prakaram are <b>Nardhana Vinayakar in separate sanctum, Dakshina Moorthy as Koshta Deivam, where we see Lord Siva who blesses Sundarar as a sculpture, Subramanyar, Bairavar, Soorya Lingam, Rama Lingam, Beema Lingam, Soorya Bagawan, Adi Kesava Bakthavatchalar, Gaja Lakshmi, and Ashtabuja Kali.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala Purana</b> Says when <b>Saint Sundarar</b> reached this place the River Penna was flowing, so he <b>sang Hymn on Lord Siva</b> from the other bank of the River. At that time old couple who came there took him in their boat to cross the River. <b>Sundarar</b> searched for <b>Lord Siva</b> who disappeared from his vision. Old man told <b>Sundarar,</b> the person whom he was searching for is above him. Old man disappeared from there. <b>Sundarar </b>when he saw up, he saw <b>Lord Siva with his consort on Rishba Vahan. Sundarar </b>pleaded to <b>Lord Siva</b> to give <b>Upadesam (teach) about Penance.</b><b> Lord Siva </b>was pleased and here in this temple <b>as a Guru, he gave Upadesam (teach) to Sundarar about the penance. Hence he is known as Sishta Guru Nadhar / Thava Neri Aaludayar. </b><br />
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<b>There is a, shrine for Thaduthu Aatkonda Eswarar as old man granting darshan for Saint Sundarar, opposite to temple. Sundarar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this temple. Arunagiri nadhar sang Thirupugzh on Lord Subramanyar. </b> <br />
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Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-66843442828839424332013-10-30T09:22:00.000-07:002013-10-30T09:26:39.460-07:00Swarnakateswarar Temple, Neivanai, Vizhupuram.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
</div><b>Neivanai: Swarnakateswarar Temple.</b><br />
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This place is about 15kms from <b>Ulundoorpettai, Vizhupuram, TN. This is one of the Devara sthalam of Nadunadu.</b><br />
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<b>Main Deity Swayambu Lingam known as Chandra Shekarar / Vennaiappar seen under Rudraaksha Pandal and his consort known as Neelamalar Kanni in standing posture. She resides in separate sanctum. Here in the temple Lord Siva is seen in the centre of Soolam as Urchavar Idol which denotes Ardanareeswara tathvam.</b><br />
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<b>Adikara Nandi is seen with both palms together here.</b><br />
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During the month of Feb/ Mar (Masi Tamil month), Early morning sun rays falls on Lord Siva and we see change of different colours.<br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Punnai and Teertham is well water, which is in front of Ambaal sanctum.</b><br />
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<b>Other deities seen in the temple as we go around the prakaram are Vara Siddhi Vinayakar, Murugan with Valli and Devani is seen seated on peacock, Kasi Viswanadhar, Visalakshi, Natarajar seen in separate sanctum, Navagraham, Chandeekeswarar and Bairavar. <br />
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Lord Vishnu is seen seated with Mahalaksmi with both her palms together, on his left lap as Lakshmi Narayanar. Their eyes are closed as if they are meditating.</b><br />
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<b>Lord Siva Himself built a dam with paddy hence the place is known as Nelanai which later changed into Neivanai. </b><br />
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<b>Thiru Gaynasambandhar, </b> during his pilgrimage reached this place in the night. He had difficulty in tracing the path. <b>Lord Siva asked Ambikai to guide Sambandhar</b> to reach the temple. “She” met <b>Sambandhar </b>in nearby place, known as <b>Ethalavadi. </b> When he reached the temple, <b>Sambandhar </b>worshiped <b>Lord Siva</b> who gave a wonderful darshan for him. In excitement he danced and sang <b>Hymns on Lord Siva. The idol of Gyana Sambandhar is beautiful in dancing form. Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar are seen in the sanctum. </b><br />
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<b>Sthala puranam:</b> People of this region did not worship god because of their wealth and luxury. In order to teach them a lesson <b>Varuna </b>was asked to pour down as rain causing heavy disaster. Lakes and tanks began to breach. People started worshiping “God” to rescue them. Lord appeared as a youth and asked them to bring their paddy bags from their homes to build dam. They looked upon the youth as their saviour. He said “God” is the one who gives prosperity and they should be grateful to Him. He gave them pot full of Gold to recover their loss and disappeared. Lord appeared before them as <b>Swayambu Lingam.</b> They raised a temple for Lord and named him as <b>Swarnakateswarar </b><br />
Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-39711700856035998262013-10-29T03:18:00.001-07:002013-10-29T05:44:42.761-07:00Thiruvikramar Temple, Thiru koiloore, Vizhupuram.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Thiru koiloore: Thiruvikramar Temple.</b><br />
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The place <b>Thiru koiloore </b>is about 36 kms from Vizhupuram. <b>This temple is one of the Divaya Desam temples of Nadu Nadu. This is one of the Pancha Krishna Kshetram. The other four are Thiru Kannamangai, Kapisthalam, Thiru kannagkudi, Thiru Kannapuram.</b><br />
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Main Raja Gopuram is of eleven tiers.<br />
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As we enter inside <b>Garuda Kambam</b> is seen in front.<br />
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<b>Main deity is Swayambu Thiruvikramar of wood, in standing Posture with his right leg lifted up to side. Thayar of the temple is known as Poongkovai Nachiar. Lord Brahma is seen worshiping the feet raised up. Urchavar, here in this temple is known as Kovalan (Gopalan). There is a separate sanctum for Krishna made of Saligrama stone.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Punnai. Teertham is River Penna, Krishna Teertham, and Chakkra teertham.</b><br />
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It is <b>Sri Chakkra Vimanam under which Lord Thiruvikarama perumal is seen in the sanctum. Other deities seen as we go around the prakaram are Venugopalan, Lakshmi Narayanan, Lakshmi Ragavan, Lakshmi Narashimar, Ramar, Veera Anjaneyar, Andal, Sukrachariyar and Swayambu Durgai.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala puranam: King Mahabali</b> performed a <b>Yagam,</b> with the guidance of <b>Asura Guru Sukarachariyar</b> so that he can be the first person in fame and status. <b>Lord Vishnu</b> wanted to destroy his <b>ego</b> and teach him a lesson. <b>Lord Vishnu,</b> came to <b>Yagasala</b> as a short person <b>Vamana,</b> and sought for three steps of his leg as <b>Bhodanam from King Mahabali</b>. <br />
<b>Guru Sukrachariar</b> with his powers knew it was <b>Lord Vishnu</b> who is in the form of <b>Vamana.</b> So Guru prevented King from giving Land for <b>Vamana</b>. King <b>Mahabali</b> did not give ears to his <b>Guru’s word</b> and decided to give three foot of Land to <b>Vamana</b>. When he revealed his wish to give land to <b>Vamana</b>, Lord took <b>Viswaroopam </b>to claim three foot of Land. With His one leg the whole of earth was measured and the second step He measured space and asked the place to measure the third step. Now <b>King Mahabali's</b> ego left him and he requested <b>Lord Vamana</b> to place his leg on his head. When <b>King Mahabali</b> was about to pour water in the hands of <b>Lord, Guru Sukracharya </b>took the form of <b>Bee</b> and tried to stop the flow of water falling into <b>Lord’s</b> hands. <b>Lord Vishnu</b> with grass tried to clear the block. <b>Guru Sukracharya</b> lost his <b>eyesight</b> by the grass piercing his eyes. Lord by putting his foot on the head of <b>Mahabali</b> he was pushed down to <b>Pathala Lokam</b>. Since his ego was destroyed. In his extreme delight, to bless<b> King Mahabali, Lord Vamana, appeared with conch in His left hand and Chakkra in His right hand, which is reverse to his Narashima Avatara to bless Prahaladha.Here, lord is also known as Ulgalandha Perumaal, which means one who measured the Universe. </b> <br />
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<b>Mrugandu Maharishi</b> approached Lord Brahma to guide him to have the <b>Viswaroopa Darshan of Lord Vishnu. Brahma </b>suggested him to worship <b>Lord Vishnu at Krishna Kshetra</b> which is now known as <b>Thiru koviloore on the banks of Krishnabadra River (River Penna). Maharishi with his wife Mitravathi started his penance.</b><br />
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<b>Lord</b> in guise as an <b>old Brahamin</b> appeared in front of them and asked for <b>Biksha.</b> They did not have any grain to offer the <b>old Brahmin. Mitravathi </b>at this point took bowl in hand and prayed to <b>Lord Narayanar</b> to fill the bowl with food if she was a good wife of Maharishi. The bowl was filled with food and Lord showed His <b>Viswaroopa Darshan </b>to the couple.<br />
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Once <b>Poigai Azhwar</b> visited this place and sought a place to rest at night as it was raining heavily. Later <b>Boodhat Azhwar</b> reached the same place to rest. The place was so small that one can sleep, two can sit and three can stand.<b> Two Azhwars </b>shared the place and sat together. After some time <b>Peryazhwar </b>also came to the same place to take rest. Now the two Azhwars shared the place with <b>third Azhwar</b> by, three of them standing. Suddenly they were squeezed and felt some fourth person joining them in the darkness. It was<b> Lord </b>himself who joined them and <b>granted His darshan for all three Azhwars</b> who sang <b>Hymns</b> on him in which they described the darshan of Lord was like a lamp to give light in the darkness. <b>The three Azhwars attained Moksha in this place.</b><br />
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<b>Nalayira Divya Prabandham sung by Azwars was started from this place. Vishnu Duragai is seen in the prakaram. Durga Matha is praised by Thirumangai Azhwar in one of her verses sung against Lord Vishnu.<br />
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Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-74108374771353824842013-10-26T10:06:00.001-07:002013-10-26T10:07:46.298-07:00Arakanda Nallore, Athulya Nadeswarar Temple, Vizhupuram.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Arakanda Nallore: Athulya Nadeswarar Temple.</b><br />
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This place <b>Arakanda Nallore is about 2 kms from Thiru koiloore and 35 kms from Vizhupuram. This is one of the Nadu Nadu Devara sthalam. Previously the place was known as Arayani Nallore. The temple is on a hillock near the confluence of Gowthami River and River Penna.</b> <br />
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The temple Raja gopuram is of seven tiers. <br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and teertham is River Penna.</b><br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Siva Lingam known as Athulya Nadhar / Oppila Maneeswarar facing west under Rudraksha mandapam. His consort known as Soundra Kanakambikai / Azhagiya Ponnamai in standing posture is seen in different sanctum. Goddess is holding Alli Flower in her left hand and Lotus flower in her right hand. The temple is considered to be Gyana Yoga Sakthi Peetam.</b><br />
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<b>Nandi</b> is seen facing slightly towards right side with his ears turned towards the main sanctum, as if, he is ready to hear, what <b>Lord Siva</b> says. Here he is known as <b>Sevimadukkum Nandi Devar.</b><br />
<b>Adikara Nandi</b> is seen slightly moved towards Left side. When <b>Sambandhar</b> came to this place the doors of temple, were shut by the followers of other religion and worship was totally stopped. <b>Sambandhar sang Hymns about Lord Siva here,</b> and the doors opened immediately and then onwards rituals were started again. Both <b>Nandi and Adikara Nandi </b>seen slightly moved to either sides with their face turned towards left and right side respectively, for <b>Sambandhar</b> to have a clear darshan of <b>Lord Sri Athulya Nadhar. </b> <br />
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Other deities seen in the temple are <b>Swayambu Valampuri Vinayakar, Mutthu Kumarar seen with six hands, Vishnu seen with Pryoga Chakkram in his hand with Lakshmi Devi, Kati hastha Durgai, Jeshta Devi, Asithanga Bairavar, Chandeekeswarar, Saptha madhar, Saneeswarar and Navagraham. Saneeswarar in the navagraham sanctum is seen with his right leg placed on his vahanam crow. Biravar is seen without his vahan dog.</b><br />
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There is a sanctum for<b> Ramana Maharishi</b> in the temple.<br />
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<b>Eesanar, Durvasar and Viswamitra Rishi wanted to learn thoroughly about Eswara sakthi.</b> So they approached <b>Hygragreevar</b> who is supposed to be god for <b>Gyanam. Lord Hyagreevar </b>joined with them and approached <b>Lord Murugan</b> for Upadesam. When they went to <b>Lord Murugan</b> he took them to<b> His mother Goddess Parvathy.</b> <br />
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<b>Mother Goddess</b> blessed them and asked them to visit <b>Krishnaranyam on Earth where confluence of Penna and Gowthami River </b>happens. To the north bank of this place there is a <b>Hillock </b>with power of <b>Gyana Sakthi.</b> Goddess asked them to meditate in this place about <b>Lord Siva</b>to get good result. <b>Lord Siva </b>was impressed with their penance and appeared before them. <b>Lord gave Upadesam about Veda Agama Nadham. Lord Siva’s Upadesam to them about the Nadham was so clear and precise; they addressed him as Sri Athi Tulya Nadha Eswarar, which over a period changed into Sri Athula Nadeswarar. </b> <br />
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There is a sanctum for<b> Annamalayar</b>here. <b>Sambandhar</b>after worshipping<b>Lord Siva</b> here wanted to visit <b>Thiruvanna malai</b> and worship <b>Annamalayaar.</b> But it did not happen so, he thought of <b>Annamalayaar and installed a Siva Lingam and worshipped Him.</b> This sanctum is seen in-between <b>Sri Athulya Nadhar </b>Sanctum and <b>Goddess Soundra Kanakambikai.</b><br />
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As we go around the temple, we see Foot prints of <b>Sambandhar</b> placed on a peetam in a place from where he worshipped <b>Annamaliyaar and sang Hymns on Him.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala Purana says Lord Vishnu worshiped Lord Siva</b> in this pace to get rid of his dosha for destroying <b>Mahabali. Goddess Lakshmi </b>also came in search of <b>Lord Vishnu</b> to this place. <b>Lord Siva </b>appeared before them here.<br />
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Once a muni, by name <b>Neelakantar visited Siva kshetrams,</b> to get rid of his curse. On his way to <b>Thiru Annamlai</b> he took bath in <b>River Penna </b>and sat on the hillock. From place he was able to see <b>Thiru Annamalai,</b> so he decided to worship <b>Lord Siva </b>from this place. He started meditating in this place. <b>Lord Siva</b> was pleased with his worship, and appeared before him with his consort <b>Parvathy,</b> and blessed him to get rid of his curse. <b>Neelakanta Muni prayed Lord Siva,</b> to stay back in the place and bless mankind. <b>Lord Siva is in Swyambu Lingam form known as Araiani Nadahar in this place.</b><br />
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Here we see five caves where Pancha Pandava stayed for sometime during their Agnayatha vasam Period<br />
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<b>Thirukoiloore: Veeratteswarar temple. </b><br />
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The place is known as <b>Andhaka puram,</b> historically. Thirukoiloore is the city in Vizhupuram. This is one of the <b>Devara Sthalam in Nadu Nadu Temples. The temple is one of the Attaveeratta Sthalam of Lord Siva.</b><br />
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Main Raja gopuram of Veerateswarar Temple.<br />
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As we enter inside the main door we see Dwajasthambam in front.<br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Siva Lingam known as Veeratteswarar, with his consort known as Periya Nayaki / Sivananda Valli</b> in different sanctum.<br />
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Chariot of the temple.<br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Sarakkondrai and Teertham known as River Penna.</b> <br />
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Other Deities seen in the temple are<b>Vinayakar known as Periyanai Ganapathy, Shanmugar, Dakshina Moorthy, Vishnu Durgai and Chandeekeswarar. </b> <br />
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<b>Lord Shanmuga</b> wanted to perform <b>Siva Pooja</b> to get rid of his sin, of destroying<b> Demons. Mother Ambikai</b> showed him the place where <b>Vel from Her hand fell.</b> Hence this place is known as<b> Thiru Kai Vel. Lord Shanmuga </b>performed <b>Siva </b>Pooja here. <b>Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.</b><br />
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<b>Saint Sundarara and King Cheramaan</b> were going to <b>Kailash.</b> On their way they met <b>Avvaiyar</b> and told her, about their travel to <b>Kailash to meet Lord Siva. Avvaiyar </b>was performing pooja of <b>Lord Ganesha </b>at that time. They left her and proceded on their way to <b>Kailash. Avvaiyar</b> performed her pooja. She placed her request to<b> Lord Vigneswara</b> to fulfill her wish to visit <b>Kailash. Lord Vigneswara took Viswaroopam and left Avvaiyaar her at Kailash even before Saint Sundarar and Cheramaan</b> reached there.<br />
<b>Avvaiyaar sang Vinayakar Agaval on Lord Vigneswara of this temple. Hence the Vinayakar here is known as Periyanai Ganapathy.</b><br />
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With the efforts of <b>Avvaiyaar and Poet Kapilar,</b> marriage of <b>Angavai and Sangavai, (daughters of King Pari Vallal) with King Deiveekan </b> was celebrated in this place. <b>Poet Kapilar</b> lived in this place. There is a rock here known as <b>Kapilar Hill</b>, on which he was sitting. This is the birth place of<b> two Nayanmars, Meiporul Nayanar and Narasinga munairayar.</b><br />
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<b>Sthala Purana says Lord Siva </b>destroyed <b>Demon Antakasura </b>in this place. <b>Anthakara means Ignorance.</b> Once <b>Goddess Parvathy</b> closed the eyes of <b>Lord Siva </b>,due to which the whole <b>Universe </b>was filled with darkness. <b>Demon Anthakara </b>came out of the darkness. <b>Lord Siva</b> hit, <b>Demon Anthakara </b>on his head with the club in his hand. Blood drops that fell on ground turned to be a<b> Demon. Goddess Parvathy </b>started collecting the blood in a bowl. The blood that fell down became 8 vertical and 8 horizontal lines cross wise and formed into 64 squares. Lord <b>Siva created 64 Bairavas with His power for 64 squares</b> to prevent the production of Demons further. Thus <b>Devas were blessed by Lord. Thus Vastu sastra</b> started from this place. <b>Lord Siva is considered residing here with the powers of Bairava.</b> <br />
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<b>Sundarar, Appar and Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this place.</b><br />
Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-68753898340641123882013-10-09T10:22:00.000-07:002013-10-09T10:25:26.048-07:00Lakshmi Narashimar Temple, Atthili, Vizhupuram.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
</div><b>Lakshmi Narashimar Temple: Atthili, Vizhupuram.</b><br />
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The place <b>Atthili</b> is about 2 kms from <b>Araganda Nallore which is in-between Vizhupuram and Thirukoiloore (30 kms distance) on the bank of River Pennai.</b> <br />
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The temple is small one with main sanctum. Pooja is performed according to Panchrathra Agamam.<br />
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<b>Sthala Vruksham is Bodhi Vruksham.</b> <br />
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<b>Main Deity here is Lakshmi Narashimar. The main sanctum is constructed on a Garuda shaped Rock.</b> <br />
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<b>Sri Vyasarajar of Madhva Siddantha Mahan</b> visited this place hearing the glory of the temple. <b>Purana</b> says in his next birth he was<b>His Holiness Sri Ragavendra of Madhava Peetam.</b> He stayed in this place and worshiped <b>Lord Narashimar. Anjaneyar</b> in separate sanctum was installed by <b>His Holiness Sri Ragavendrar.</b><br />
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The <b>Purana </b>says in <b>Narashimar avatharm, Lord Vishnu</b> had to rescue his devotee <b>Prahladha </b>with out much delay. He had to be present in everything, to make the words of <b>Prahlada </b>come true.<b>Lord Vishnu</b> did not wait for <b>Garuda</b> his Vahan.<br />
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<b>Garuda </b>was unhappy and he went in search of <b>Lord Vishnu.</b> He could not find <b>Lord Narashimar</b>. Finally <b>Garuda</b> reached <b>Atthili</b> where he started his penance on a rock. His penance was so severe; heat generated due to this was felt in <b>Kailash and Vaikundam</b> also.<b>Devas</b> approached <b>Lord Vishnu</b> to protect them. <b>Lord Vishnu </b>appeared before <b>Garuda </b>and blessed him. <b>Lord Vishnu</b> granted boons to him. <b>Garuda</b> wanted <b>Lord Vishnu</b> to bless him in the form of <b>Narashimar</b>. He requested <b>Lord Narashimar </b>to stay back and protect mankind in the same way as he did for <b>Prahladha.</b><br />
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<b>This is the reason for the rock to be in the form of Garuda and Lord Narashimar is seen here with Lakshmi Devi on his lap.</b> <br />
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Stone inscription it is believed, during the boom period of Vijayanagr Samrajyam, 300 Madva families of Vedic Pandits resided here. <br />
Shamala Krishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414895602213788223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860127005192869054.post-90635032760933403512013-10-08T03:02:00.000-07:002013-10-08T03:02:17.219-07:00Siddhalinga matam, Devara Vaippu Sthalam, Vizhupuram.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Siddhalinga matam: This place is one of the Devara Vaippu Sthalam.</b><br />
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The place is about 10 kms SE of <b>Thiru koiloore on the south bank of River Penna.</b><br />
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The Raja Gopuram of the temple is of three tiers. <br />
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As we enter we see Dwajasthambam.<br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Vyagya Padhar and his consort known as Neela Visalakshi Amman. The Swayambu Lingam came up under Kondrai Vruksham.</b><br />
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Other Deities seen in the temple are <b>Vinayakar, Murugan, Dakshina Moorthy, Durgai, Natarajar, Chandikeswarar, Bairavar and Navagraham. </b><br />
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Temple Pushkarani. <br />
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Here in this place <b>Vinayakar and Sundarar</b> had discussion, hence <b>Vinayakar is known as Vadhadum Vinayakar.</b> <br />
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<b>Vyagyapadha Muni worsiped Lord Siva</b> here and was blessed by <b>Lord.</b> Hence, <b>Lord Siva in this place is known as Vyagyapadhar.</b> <br />
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<b>Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.</b><br />
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<b> Thiru Edaiyaru: Arulmigu Marundeesar Temple.</b><br />
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The place <b>Edaiyaru is about 16 SE of Thiru Koiloore.</b> The place is in-between <b>River Malattaru and River Penna,</b> hence the place is known as <b>Edayaru.</b>This place is one of <b> Nadu Nadu Devara Sthalams</b><br />
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The place is known as <b>Edayaru and the temple is known as Thiru Maruthanthurai.</b><br />
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The main Raja Gopuram is of three tiers with single Prakaram facing west.<br />
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<b>Teertham is Chitridai Teertham in the form of well. Sthala Vruksham is Marudham.</b><br />
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<b>Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Marundeesar / Edaiyatru Nadhar with his consort known as Gyanaambikai Amman in standing posture is seen in separate sanctum.</b><br />
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Other deities seen in the temple are <b>Bala Ganapathy, Murugan, Durgai, Dakshina Moorthy, Nalwar, Saptha Kanniyar, Chandekesar, Navagraham, Agasthiyar and Suka Muni.</b><br />
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<b>Bala Ganapathy</b>sanctum is seen in-betweem <b>Lord Siva and Goddess Gyanambikai</b>sanctum. Normally<b>Lord Subramanya</b> is seen in this form which is known as <b>Somaskanda moortham. This is something unique. Bala Ganapathy </b>is seen with four hands. He is holding <b>Sweet and Jack fruit </b>in his two upper hands and in one of the lower hand he is holding <b>Sugarcane</b> and the other one is in the the form of <b>Abhaya Hastham.</b><br />
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<b>Suka Muni, Brahma, Agasthiyar, Sundarar and Marai Gyana Sambandhar worshiped Lord Siva of this place. Agasthiya Muni installed a Siva Lingam and worshiped and he was blessed by Lord in this place. We see the Lingam worshiped by Agasthiya muni is known as Agasthiya Lingam. There is a sculpture of Sage Agasthiya in the temple. Lord Murugan of this place is known as Kaliyuga Ramapillayar. This is the birth place of Thiru Marai Gyana Sambandhar. </b><br />
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<b>Sukabrahma Rishi worshiped Lord Siva in this place and attained Mukthi. We find Sukar statue under the Marudha Vruksham. </b> We see lot of Parrots in the temple here.<br />
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<b>Sthala Purana says A muni in the form of Parrot overheard Siva Rahyasam, while Lord Siva was preaching it Goddess Parvathy. The muni was cursed by Lord Siva to take birth on earth with parrot face. Muni</b>worshiped Lord Siva and asked for solution to get out of the curse. <b>Lord </b>Siva said he would be born to <b>Veda Vyasa</b> as his child and asked him to worship him at <b>Thiru Marundhurai/ Edaiyaru under the Marudha Vruksham.</b> The Muni had the <b>face of Parrot</b> and hr performed penance as told by <b>Lord Siva </b>under the <b>Marudha Vruksham of Edaiyaru. He learnt about Brahamam and attained Mukthi. Hence he was known as Sukhabrahama Rishi.</b>There are about 18 Stone inscriptions are seen in the temple. <br />
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<b>Sundarar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.</b><br />
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</div><b>Arulmigu Vaikundavasan Perumal Temple: Thiruvennai Nallore.</b> <br />
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The place is about 25 kms from <b>Thiru Koiloore on the banks of river Pennai.</b> <br />
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The main Raja Gopuram is of five tiers. <br />
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We see <b>Garuda kambam</b> as we enter through Raja Gopuram.<br />
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<b>Main deity is Sri Vaikundavasan Perumal with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhoodevi Thayar. There is a separate sanctum for Janakavalli Thayar. </b><br />
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As we go around the temple we see <b>Vishvaksenar, Venugopalan, Anjaneyar and Chandilya Muni.</b><br />
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<b>Chandilya Muni worshiped Vaikundvasa perumal of this temple and attained Mukthi. </b><br />
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