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Monday, 19 December 2011
Arasilinathar Temple at Arasili
Aratturai Nathar Temple at Tirunelvayil
Tirunelvayil
Arathurai is 10km from Pennadam. Sambandar was visiting temples and
singing in praise of the Lord as a child. The Lord gave Sambandar Pearl
Palanquin & Pearl UMbrella (Muthu Chivikai & Kudai) so that he
can travel in ease. This is the sthalam to visit to get fame,
recognition and andhasthu.
When
Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting the temples in Cauvery River, he has
to stay in Eraiyur Temple as it was past dawn. He was hungry. The
Amball(goddess) came to him and gave food. When he was eating he got
hiccups. It is then the Lord Shiva appeared and created a pond for him
to drink(Now part of the pond is taken over by the Co-Operative Society
for its building. This is the pond which we used to see full of water
during rain seasons just infront of ASHS School in Eraiyur)
Because the Goddess gave food the Goddess was from then called as "Anna Poorani" and because the Lord Shiva gave water and quenched his thirst, he was named as "Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar".
Because the Goddess gave food the Goddess was from then called as "Anna Poorani" and because the Lord Shiva gave water and quenched his thirst, he was named as "Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar".
In
the night, in Thirugnana Sambandar's dream, Lord Shiva came and told
that Thirugnana sambandar does not have to walk anymore as he is just a
child. Instead Lord Shiva has asked a thanavandar (A Big Business Man
with lots of money) in Thiruvattathurai or "Thirunel vaayil arathurai"
to give him a "Muththu Chivigai" - a pallackku(cart carried by humans in
thier shoulders) decorated with pearls.
In the morning, Thirugnana sambandar did not wait for the "Muththu Chivigai" to arrive. He started his journey. A Big Surprise was on its way for him. Lord Shiva has told the thanavandhar in Thiruvattathurai to send a "Muththu Chivigai" for Thirugnana sambandhar. They met Thirugnana Sambandar at a place called "Koodalur"(Or Gudalur).
In the morning, Thirugnana sambandar did not wait for the "Muththu Chivigai" to arrive. He started his journey. A Big Surprise was on its way for him. Lord Shiva has told the thanavandhar in Thiruvattathurai to send a "Muththu Chivigai" for Thirugnana sambandhar. They met Thirugnana Sambandar at a place called "Koodalur"(Or Gudalur).
The Major River that flows through Virudhachalam or Virudhagiri to Pennadam or Penn Aavu Kadam to Eraiyur to Thiruvattathurai, Thittagudi and Thozhudur... is named as Vellaaru - Vellai Aaru - Means: White River.
How to Reach Theertha Pureeswarar (Aratturai Nathar) Temple:
This temple is located 6 Kms to the south-west of another paadal petra sthalam Pennadam. One has to travel by Pennadam - Thittakudi road and reach a place called Kodikalam. A branch road from here goes to this sivasthalam which is about 3 Kms. from Kodikalam.
Theertha Pureeswarar (Aratturai Nathar) Temple Information:
Arulmighu Arathurai Nathar Temple
Tiruvarathurai
Tiruvatturai Post
Thittakkudi Taluk
Cuddalore District
PIN 606111
Tiruvarathurai
Tiruvatturai Post
Thittakkudi Taluk
Cuddalore District
PIN 606111
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Aravindalochanar Temple
Aravindalochanar Temple is a delightful shrine situated at Tiruttolaivillimangalam, near Alwar Tirunagari, in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. The temple enshrines Aravindalochanar as the presiding deity along with his consort Karuntadankanni Nachiyar. Thousands of devotees visit the shrine every year.
It is said that the Shri Namm Alwar has sung in praise of the deity.
Aravindalochanar Temple can be accessed through Tirunagari.
Ardhanareeswarar Temple at Nanganallur
In
the 1960s, the Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam discovered this
ancient temple when he was performing a morning puja at the abandoned
temple tank here. He spotted an ancient Lingam in the tank as
“Ardhanareeswarar”. Since then the temple was functioning in thatched
sheds and the Kumbaabhezam took place in March 2004. This temple is also
a “Kethu sthalam”.
When we went, the temple tank has been deepened, compounded and maintained giving an excellent view.
A
life-size idol of Sri Ashtabhuja Shanthi Durga, said to be bigger than
that of ancient Patteeswaram temple near Kumbakonam is installed in a
separate shrine just at the rear of the Ardhanareeswarar temple. The
well sculpted durga is a please to the eyes of the devotees and is well
known as sarvabhishta pala nayaki.
Ardhanareeswarar temple at Rishivandiam
Rishivandiyam is known for the Ardhanareeswara Temple (Swayambu). Once it was a dark, dense forest ideal for performing penance by saints (Rishis). Rishi vandha vanam has become Rishivanam and Rishivandiyam. Saint Agasthia was given dharshan of the holy wedding of Lord Shiva as Ardhanari (half Shiva and half Parvathi) on the holy Linga when he performed abishekam with honey. Lord Indra, Lord Rama and many Rishis have visited this holy place.
The present day temple was built in 1282 AD by Jatavarman Sundarapandiyan. The temple is classified as Siddhar temple. Renovation works were completed and Mahakumbabishekam was performed in January 2007.
It is a Divine rule that all the Rishis should gather at this temple on the Rishi Panchami day. This day is celebrated by offering Argyam to all the Rishis and Saints.
General Information
The present day temple was built in 1282 AD by Jatavarman Sundarapandiyan. The temple is classified as Siddhar temple. Renovation works were completed and Mahakumbabishekam was performed in January 2007.
It is a Divine rule that all the Rishis should gather at this temple on the Rishi Panchami day. This day is celebrated by offering Argyam to all the Rishis and Saints.
General Information
Rishivandiyam: a town in Tamil Nadu, India. This place is nearby villupuram and thirukovilur. Buses are available from thirukovilur but few.
Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode
| Location of the temple | Tiruchengode | |
| Lord Shiva known as | Maathoru Paagar, Arthanareeswarar | |
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| Pathigam | Sambandar - 1 | |
| How to reach | This Shivasthalam is situated 18 Kms from Erode and 32 Kms from Namakkal. Bus facilities are available from Erode, Salem and Namakkal to go to Tiruchengode. | |
| Temple address | Arulmighu Arthanareeswarar Temple Tiruchengode Namakkal district PIN 637211 |
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| Temple inside view |
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This Shivasthalam was known as Kodimaada Chenkundrur during the time of Sambandar's visit to this temple. Now known as Tiruchengode, it is famous for its hill and the temple on the top. The hill is 1900 feet height from the mean sea level. A motorable ghat road is also available to go to the top of the hill and one can reach the temple by bus or car. Another way to reach the temple is to alight 1200 steps to the top of the hill. There are many mandapams on the way for people to take rest. Once on top of the hill, the main Gopuram (Tower) with 5 tiers is on the north side of the hill. The compound wall of the temple is 260 feet length east to west and 170 feet length north to south.
The main shrine for Lord Shiva known as Maathoru Paagar and for Lord Subramanya known as Chengottu Velar is located on a flat surface atop the hill. The image of the main deity is 6 feet in height, the right half of the image as male and left half of the image as female. Hence the main deity is also known as Arthanareeswarar. Chengottu Velar shrine is on the back side of the main sanctum sanctorum. The sculptures found in the mandapam in front of the Chengottu Velar shrine are of intricate designs and workmanship. Saint Arunagirinathar has also composed Thirupugazh on Lord Subramanya here.
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Arulvalla Nathar Temple at Keezh Tirumanancheri
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| Nearest Town : Mayiladuturai | District : Nagapattinam | State : Tamil Nadu |
| Keezha Thirumanancheri is One of the 275 Padal Petra Sthalams. |
Arunachaleswarar Temple at Tiruvannamalai
Significance:
Tiruvannamalai the home of Annamalayaar or
Arunachaleswarar (Shiva worshipped as a Shiva Lingam) and
Unnamulaiyaal (Apitakuchambaal - Parvati), is one of the
largest temples in India. It occupies a special place in
the Saivite realm and is regarded as one of the Pancha
Bhoota Stalams (one of the five grand temples associated
with the five basic elements) – associated with the
element Fire, the other four being Tiruvanaikkaval
(Water), Chidambaram (Space), Kanchipuram (Earth) and Sri
Kalahasti (Wind) respectively. Shiva
is said to have manifested himself in the form of a
massive column of fire, whose crown and feet, Bhramma and
Vishnu attempted in vain to reach. A celebration of this
manifestation is seen today in the age old traditions
observed in the Shivaratri and the Kartikai Deepam
Utsavams held here.
There is an air of deep mysticism around the temple, the
hill and its environs and the town itself has been known
for its long association with Yogis, Siddhas, the well
known spiritual savant Ramana Maharishi and several
others. The origin of this temple dates way back in time,
although much of the temple structure as seen today, is a
result of building activity over the last one thousand
years. Seventh century Tamil poetry glorifies this
temple. All of the four Saivite Saints Appar, Sambandar,
Manikkavacakar and Sundarar have sung the glory of this
temple and it was at this temple that Arunagirinathar
began composing his immortal work Tiruppugazh. Muthuswamy
Deekshitar’s kriti Arunachalanatham pays tribute to
the presiding deity of Tiruvannamalai.
The ancient and vast Arunachaleswarar Temple as it stands
today is the result of several centuries of building,
alteration and extension. A Nandi faces the main shrine
in each of its five prakarams. The outermost prakaram
houses the thousand pillared hall and the Shiva Ganga
tank and is pierced on four sides with colossal Gopurams.
. The fourth prakaram includes the Bhramma Tirtham, and
its eastern gateway Vallala Gopuram holds a statue of
King Ballala. The third prakaram which dates back to the
12th century AD has several Linga Shrines, and
the Kili Gopura Entrance. In the East side of the
prakaram stands the Flag Staff while the Northern side is
home to the massive shrine of Unnamulai Amman. The 3rd
prakaram surrounds the roofed 2nd prakaram
which houses the pantheon of deities associated with
Shiva, which in turn surrounds the shrine of
Annamalaiyar.
An elaborate protocol of worship services
marks each day at the Tiruvannamalai temple where about a
hundred and fifty people are attached to the temple
including priests, musicians, singers, carpenters,
potters, washermen, palanquin bearers, garland makers,
administrators, guards etc.
The day begins with the ceremonial
arrival of Ganga to the shrine, from a tank in the
Southern part of the town on an elephant through the
Southern, Tirumanjana Gopuram. This water cleanses the
entrance to the second prakaram, and then the next ritual
involving the waking up of Shiva and Parvati in the
bedchamber. The Shiva-Meru returns to the Annamalaiyaar
shrine while the image of Parvati returns to the
Unnamulaiamman shrine.
Six other pujas are offered at the
temple, the first one at 6 am, and the last one at night
where the Shiva Meru and the image of Parvati are
processionally brought into the bed chamber. Each service
is accompanied by chants of invocation, dedication and
praise. In the south west corner of the prakaram, the
sacrificial fire ritual takes place, ending with the
consecration of vessels of water which are used in the
ablution of Annamalaiyaar and Unnamulai Amman.
Several festivals dot the Tiruvannamalai
temple town's calendar. IEach occurrence of the full moon
is a celebration in itself, as hundreds of thousands
throng to circumambulate the Annamalai Hill, considered
to be a reperesentationof Annamalaiyar himself. The
festivals of the temple are remarkably intertwined with
the life of the locals, marking the so called subtle
transcendence between the human and the divine states. In
addition to the various festivals, Tiruvannamalai
celebrates four annual Bhrammotsavams (10 day festivals)
the most famous of which is the Kartikai Bhrammotsavam
(in the Tamil month of Kartikai Nov 15 - Dec 15).
The Arudra Darisanam in the month of
Margazhi (Dec 15 through Jan 15) is a celebration of the
cosmic dance of Shiva. The Tai Poosam festival which
occurs in the month of Tai (Jan 15 through Feb 15) is
also of great significance. The Tiruvoodal festival,
enacting a mock quarrel between Annamalaiyaar and
Unnamulai Amman is enacted in the presence of
Sundaramoorthy Nayanaar in the Tiruvoodal Street, a
street that has been earmarked for this annual event.
During this quarrel, Parvati enters the temple alone by
herself, leaving Shiva outside, and Shiva (Annamalaiyaar)
circumambulates the Annamalai hill (himself), and during
his trip, grants liberation to the rishi Bhringi. His
jewels get stolen in the West side of the town and he
then recovers stolen jewellery in the eastern side of the
town, and then returns to the temple the folowing
morning.
In the month of Maasi, (Feb 15 through
March 15) Shiva is crowned as the King in the absence of
a royal heir to King Ballala of the Hoysala dynasty (an
early 14th century ruler) whose statue adorns the Vallala
Gopuram. Interestingly Ballala's death is announced as an
element of the festival tradition during the Tai Poosam
celebration season. Associated with these events,
Annamalaiyaar visits Pallikondapattu, one of the villages
to the east of Tiruvannamalai, where the King's palace is
said to have stood.
The Parivettai (Royal Hunt) festival is a
part of the two Bhrammotsavams celebrated during the
winter and summer solstices. This festival represents a
royal hunt on the borders of the town.
The celebration of Kartikai Deepam
marks the conclusion of the ten day Bhrammotsavam in the
month of Kartikai (Scorpio , Nov 15 through December 15).
Each of these festival days is marked by the procession
of the Pancha Murthys (Somaskandar (Annamalayar),
Unnamulaiyaal, Ganapati, Subramanyar and Chandikeswarar)
in gaily decorated mounts. Most noteworthy among these
are the Rishabha Vahana Utsavam celebrated on the fifth
evening of the festival and the Rathotsavam, celebrated
on the seventh day of the festival.
Kartikai Deepam is preceeded by the Bharani Deepam
celebration when a lamp is lit in the main shrine of the
temple following a fire sacrifice before the shrine of
Surya. A small bowl of ghee lighted at this fire is used
to light five other lamps representing the five aspects
of Shiva. Preparations begin for the Kartikai Deepam
which is to be celebrated in the afternoon. A group of
fishermen carry a portion of this fire inside a container
of baked earth to the summit of the mountain where a
large copper utensil filled with offerings of ghee and
pieces of cloth has been placed.
Crowds begin to throng the temple complex, and a
discernible order prevails among the crowd as the tens of
thousands gathered begin their patient wait for the
auspicious moment when the Deepam celebration would reach
its peak.
In the meanwhile, preparations go on for the
afternoon’s climax. Four of the five decorated
Pancha Murthys are are brought out from the main shrine
of the temple and housed in Vimanams in the 3rd
prakaram of the temple, facing the flag staff and the
Annamalai Hill. The last to arrive is Annamalaiyar who
comes out of the second prakaram, dancing with his
consort.
The crowd waits to catch a glimpse of the deepam which
is then brought out of the inner shrine towards the
Utsavar Annamalayaar. The anticipation of the lakhs
gathered there can only be experienced, not described in
words. The deepam is brought out in a gait by the bearers
and a deeparadanai is offered to the Utsavar, and at this
very instant, the lamp on the hill is lighted as the
crowd breaks into a frenzied devout cheer, yet retaining
the order that was there when it was just beginning to
assemble. The human mass gathered within and around the
precincts of the temple, along with the residents of the
town and neighboring towns catch sight of the flame atop
the Annamalai hill, cherishing the age old belief that it
is a representation of Shiva himself, who appeared in the
form of a flame whose origins could not be deciphered by
the other two of the Trinity namely Bhramma and Vishnu.
Keeping with tradition, the inner sanctum doors close,
with the arrival of the deepam outside, and it is
believed Annamalaiyaar is to be worshipped only as the
beacon until the next morning when the shrine is
reopened.
Tiruvannamali
(located in the erstwhile North Arcot district of
Tamilnadu) has several hotels and ashrams and it attracts
visitors from all over the world Ramanashramam and
Seshadri Swami ashram being examples. Each occurrence of
a full moon attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims.
The Kartikai Deepam celebration also attracts lakhs
(hundreds of thousands) to the extent that all incoming
traffic is halted at the boundary of the town on the day
of the festival. The government of Tamilnadu runs special
bus and train services during the occasion. By car, it is
a four to five hour drive from Chennai, and there are
several 'point to point' non-stop bus services.
Tiruvannamalai is located on the railway line linking
Villuppuram and Katpadi, and is therefore connected
conveniently by rail to centers such as Tirupati and
Thanjavur. Tirukkoilur with the Trivikrama temple and the
Veeratteswarar temple, Saathanur Dam, and Vellore with
its Jalakanteswarar Fort Temple are some of the nearby
attractions.
ASHTALAKSHMI TEMPLE Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu
The Chennai Ashtalakshmi temple is situated in Besant Nagar(SEE IN MAP), on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. That stretch of beach is known as the Elliot's beach. The temple was constructed on the express wishes of Sri Mahaa Periyavaal of Kanchi Mutt, Sri Chandrasekara Saraswati Swamigal.
The temple's architecture is unique, with the deities installed in four levels. The shrine of Mahaalakshmi & Mahaavishnu (the principal deities) is in level two. Here one can see the imposing, bigger than life vigrahams facing the eastern horizon overlooking the sea.
Walking up the stairs to the third tier, the path leads to the shrine of Santaana Lakshmi (bestower of offspring) facing south. Next we get the darshan of Vijayalakshmi (bestower of success in all ventures, vijaya - success), on the western side on the 3rd tier. Vidyaalakshmi (associated with learning & wisdom) sits facing the northern side & the shrine of Gajalaskhmi (bestower of all round prosperity) is located facing the eastern side on the 3rd tier. A flight of few steps above leads one to the 4th tier, where the Dhanalakshmi (Goddess of wealth) shrine is located facing eastward. Her's is the only shrine on the 4th level.
Exiting the main shrine - the principal deities, at the ground level on the southern flank of the gopuram is the shrine for Aadhi Lakshmi. One the western flank is the shrine for Dhaanya Lakshmi (Goddess of food grains). Dhairiya Lakshmi's (the Goddess of courage & strength) shrine is situated on the northern flank.
The temple's architecture is unique, with the deities installed in four levels. The shrine of Mahaalakshmi & Mahaavishnu (the principal deities) is in level two. Here one can see the imposing, bigger than life vigrahams facing the eastern horizon overlooking the sea.
Walking up the stairs to the third tier, the path leads to the shrine of Santaana Lakshmi (bestower of offspring) facing south. Next we get the darshan of Vijayalakshmi (bestower of success in all ventures, vijaya - success), on the western side on the 3rd tier. Vidyaalakshmi (associated with learning & wisdom) sits facing the northern side & the shrine of Gajalaskhmi (bestower of all round prosperity) is located facing the eastern side on the 3rd tier. A flight of few steps above leads one to the 4th tier, where the Dhanalakshmi (Goddess of wealth) shrine is located facing eastward. Her's is the only shrine on the 4th level.
Exiting the main shrine - the principal deities, at the ground level on the southern flank of the gopuram is the shrine for Aadhi Lakshmi. One the western flank is the shrine for Dhaanya Lakshmi (Goddess of food grains). Dhairiya Lakshmi's (the Goddess of courage & strength) shrine is situated on the northern flank.
There is
a huge hundi for Venkataachalapathi within the complex. There is a
sannadhi for the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, to the left of which is
the Madapalli (the kitchen for preparing naivedhiyam for the Gods).
There are shrines for Tumbikai Aazhwar (Ganesha), Guruvaayurappan,
Chakrathaazhwar & Narasimhar (on either side of the same idol),
Aanjaneyar & Dhanvantri.
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Ashtabuja Perumal Temple at Pillayarpalayam
District : Kanchipuram Location : Pillayarpalayam, Kanchipuram
Ashtabuja Perumal Temple is located at Pillayarpalayam near
Kanchipuram, 1.5 km west of the Varadaraja Perumal Temple. It is one of
the 108 holy places of Vaishnavites. The presiding deity is Adikesava
Perumal along with his consort Alamelumangai. The Perumal in this
sthalam is Aadhikesava Perumal and he is seen with 8 hands. He holds
Chakaram, Sword, a Flower and an Arrow on the 4 right hands and Sangu,
Bow, Kedayam (which is used to protect while fighting using a sword) and
Gadha (Which can be found along with Hanuman and Bhima).
The temple occupies an area of one acre with a three-tiered
Rajagopuram in the northern side. The temple tank is known as Gajendra
Pushkarani. The temple holds separate shrines for Bhuvaraahar, Aandaal,
Peyalwar and Hanuman. The deity in the shrine has got eight hands which
is something super natural. Lord Vishnu is portrayed in a standing
posture, facing the Western side. This is a very old temple and tourists
can find many stone carvings in this temple.
The sthalapuranam of this temple is also associated with that of
Saraswathi and Lord Brahman. After all the demons were killed by Sriman
Narayanan, who were sent by Saraswathi to destroy the yagam done by
Brahma devan, she finaly sent a ferocious Sarbham (snake). Sriman
Narayanan to kill the dangerous snake, took the form of Ashtabhuja
Perumal holding 8 different weapons to kill the snake. And using all
those 8 weapons, he killed the snake sent by Saraswathi. The snake is
found on the Vaayu end of the yaaga sala as “Sarabeswaran” in this
temple.
The main festivals celebrated are Bhramotsavam in the month of
Chittirai (April-May), and Gajendramoksham in Aadi (July-August). This
is a very old temple and tourists can find many stone carvings in this
temple.
Avanashi Lingeswarar Temple at Avinashi
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| Nearest Town : Coimbatore | District : Coimbatore | State : Tamil Nadu |
There was being celeberated the "Upanayanam" (Thread ceremony) of the surviving boy, now 8 years old. Hence there was joy and mirth in the house. While the other people were unable to bear their sorrow. Had their boy been alive, they too would be celebrating his "Upanayanam".
Intensely moved by this, Sundaramoorthy Nayanar poured out of soulful song, praying to Lord shiva to resurrect the dead child. His prayer was answered .The empty tank started surging with water from which emerged the crocodile and ejected the child as a fully grown boy of 8 years.
The car festival is the most exciting of the festivals in this temple.
This temple's car is one of the biggest in Southindia and is noted for
its fine wooden carvings.Since the old car was destroyed by fire
recently,it has been rebuilt.
Coordinates
11°11′43″N 77°16′7″E
Temple phone : 04296-273113
Ayikudi Balasubramania Swami Temple at Ayikudi near Sengottai Tirunelveli
Location(SEE IN MAP)
Situated in Thenkasi Taluk, in
Thrunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of Hanuman Nadi near Kutralam
is Ariyar kudi or Arya Kuti – 'the abode of noble people', popularly known as
Ayikudi, is this beautiful temple for Young Bala Muruga Peruman,.
Main
Deity
The main deity is a beautiful small
mulavar murthy of Balasubramanya Swamy, also popularly known here as Rama
Subramanya Swamy.He is believed to have been found by a villager in the nearby
Mallapuram Eri (irrigation tank). A similar looking Utsavar Murthy of this
temple is Muthukumaraswamy, standing next to a peacock on a Padma peetam. Both
the Moolavar & Utsava Murthys are so beautiful that the darshan of
Karunamurthi Bala Muruga is a treat to all the bhaktas who visit this temple.
Pancha
Vruksha
This Lord Muruga temple is on the
banks of Hanuman Nadi, depicted under five trees. The main Sthala-Vruksha(sacred
tree) is Arasa Maram or the Pipal tree. The other four are Vembu – Neem tree,
Karuvepilai – Curry leaf tree, Madhulai- Pomegranate Tree and Mavilangu.
Pancha
Devas
The importance of this temple is
that many Devatha are worshiped in this Sthala (holy site). On the right side
of the Moola Vigraha (main deity) are Mahadeva, Mahavishnu, Ambikai, and Ganesha
and on the left side of the Moolavar is Aditya (Surya) and these are the
Pancha-Devatas of this temple. The main Moolavar Sannadi is of Balasubramanya
who is located under the Pancha-Vrukshas and in the middle of the Pancha
Devathas. Sri Rama & Hanuman are always remembered on these riverbanks. The
temple is known for attaining Karya Siddhi or success in endeavors and
Pillaiperu or childbirth for bhaktas who visit and participate in the pujas and
sponsor the special offering of 'Hanuman Nadi Padi-Payasam'.
Legend
On the way in search of Sita Devi,
Hanuman was very thirsty. He did not want to go in search of water. It is
believed that with the sharp edge of his tail he created a Nadi(stream or a
small river) and quenched his thirst. Hence the Nadi here is called Hanuman
Nadi. Sri Rama drank water from this Nadi and rested on its banks. Since this
temple and the Nadi are devoted to Lord Subramania and Sri Rama, the nama
Rama-subramanian is a popular name given to children born in this area. Rama
Sita Anjaneya images are carved in the pillars of this temple Mandapam.
History
Once upon a time there lived a Bhakta
in Ayikudi Kezh (lower) Agraharam, who become a saint and attained siddhi in
this area. His Kaushika vamsa descendants made his Samadhi on the banks of the
Hanuman Nadi, where he had propagated Hindu Dharma and his Bhakthi for Sri Rama
and Lord Subramanya, and planted the first Pipal tree there. The Balasubramania
vigraha was later found and was installed on his Adhishtaanam with Subrahmanya
Shadaksharikalpa Agama Sastra traditions and a small temple was built and pujas
conducted by the descendant families.
Until 1931 the roof of the temple
was made by coconut & palm leaves. The Travancore Maharaja who happened to
visit this area appreciated the devotion of the villagers and decided to help
in completing this temple. In about mid 1800s the temple management was taken
up by Travancore Samsthanam and they renovated the temple, building the roof
and Gopuram, Mayil Mandapam, Mani Mandapam, Praharams and Padithurais around
this with all the Pancha Vrukshas and the Pancha Devatas. Then the Utsava Murti
was made and grand festivals were arranged by the government, which the
villagers enjoyed and participated. Until 1947 the temple was under the
Travancore government management.
Pushkarni
Earlier days many pundits got down
into the Hanuman Nadi and did ablutions in the water. The water was used for
ceremonies and ritual cleansing by devotees. The sweet tasty water from this
Nadi is believed to cure diseases and maladies and gives complete wisdom and
long life to the Bhakta. The Padi Payasam Prasad used is made on the shores from
this water.
Festivals
Skanda Shashti Soora Samhara
festival, Chithirai Vishu, Vaigasi Vishakam, Masi Makam, Thaipusam are special
festivals of this temple. Hanuman Nadi Padi Payasam, Palkudam, Kavadi are
important forms of worship in this temple. This temple Arasa Elai Vibhudhi
Prasadham that is the holy ashes given folded in a pipal leaf, is very popular
and auspicious. This is one temple where several deities are adored and divine
Balasubramanya bestows all boons to bhaktas who visit this shrine.
Address
Sri Balasubrtamanya Swami
Devasthanam Ayikudi P.O, Tenkasi Taluk, TN 627 852 Telephone: 91- 4633 - 267636
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Friday, 16 December 2011
Aymoortheswarar Temple at Moongipattu near Ponneri (Chennai)
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Ayyappan Temple at Chennai (Annanagar)
WEBSITE : http://www.annanagarayyappatemple.org/
The Ayyappa temple, located in the 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai is the most popular Ayyappa temple in Chennai. The temple is visited by a large number of devotees.
The main deity of the temple is Lord Ayyappa (incarnation of Lord Sastha, son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu). There are also shrines for other Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Subramanya, Durga, Hanuman, Navagrahas, and Nagaraja.
This 25 year old temple, which was built in Kerala architecture style can be easily reached either by public transport or by auto rickshaw/taxi, as the temple is located in a prime location of Chennai. The distance is around 15 km from Chennai Railway Station.
The main deity of the temple is Lord Ayyappa (incarnation of Lord Sastha, son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu). There are also shrines for other Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Subramanya, Durga, Hanuman, Navagrahas, and Nagaraja.
This 25 year old temple, which was built in Kerala architecture style can be easily reached either by public transport or by auto rickshaw/taxi, as the temple is located in a prime location of Chennai. The distance is around 15 km from Chennai Railway Station.
Ayyappan Temple at Chennai (Mahalingapuram)
WEBSITE : https://ayyappantemplesabs.org/
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: Sri Ayyappan Temple,is situated at Mahalingapuram(SEE IN MAP), Chennai, the headquarters of Tamilnadu, India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE: A
few Ayyappa devotees of Nungambakkam to form the Sree Ayyappa Bhaktha Sabha in
1968. They wanted to conduct weekly bhajans and 'vilakku pooja' during
Mandalam/Jyothi period.
Old-timers speak of the citing of a garuda (hawk) flying thrice above the temple when Ayyappa's idol was installed by the high priest of Sabarimala on March 25, 1974. They take the sighting as a divine blessing, keeping in mind the garuda of Erumeli.
Ayyappan Temple, Nanganallur, Chennai suburb (சுவாமியே சரணம் ஐயப்பா)
Description:
The Ayyappan Temple is dedicated to Sri Ayyappan Swami.Shrines and Deities:
Main Shrines:
- Sri Ayyappan (சுவாமியே சரணம் ஐயப்பா)
Devi:
- Sri Maligaipurattu Mansa Maha Devi (மாளிகைபுரத்து மஞ்ச மாகா தேவி)
Sri Ganesha:
- Sri Gannimula Ganapati (கன்னிமூல கணபதி)
Others:
- Sri Nagaraja (நாகராஜா)
- Sri Valiyagatutta Swami (வலியகடுத்த சுவாமி)
- Sri Karuppu Swami (கருப்பு சுவாமி)
- Sri Karuppayi Amman (கருப்பாயி அம்மன்)
Address
2nd Main Road, Ram Nagar,
Nanganallur(SEE IN MAP), Chennai 600061
Landmark: Behind 32Feet Anjaneyar Temple
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Ayyappan Temple in R.A.Puram
Temple website : http://www.iyyappaswami.com/
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE:
This
temple at Rajah Annamalaipuram, built on a site donated by Rajah Sir Muthiah
Chettiar of Chettinad, is well maintained by his illustrious son, M. A. M.
Ramaswami, who is the Pro-chancellor of Annamalai University, founded by his
grandfather, Rajah Sir Annamalai. When it was established in 1981, the
Panchaloha idol was made by the sculptor of Nagercoil, Sri Bhattanachariar. It
was taken in a procession from January 25, 1981, from the Krishnan Temple in
Nagercoil to various places before it was installed in the temple at Rajah
Annamalaipuram.
Ayyappan Temple at Gobichettipalayam
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Thursday, 15 December 2011
Azhagamman Temple at Nagarkoil near Nagarkoil(Kanyakumari)
This temple is dedicated to Vadivambal and Sundareswarar from whose names the name of the village is derived. The village is also home to four other temples: Perumal Kovil, Idar Theertha Perumal Kovil, Sastha Kovil and Pillayar Kovil.
| Coordinates | 8°10′46″N 77°26′20″E |
SEE IN MAP : http://g.co/maps/b2wwz
Festivals
The Azhagamman Temple, the biggest in the area presides car festival annually. The temple has two cars which was parked on the middle of the East car street ( Keezha ratha veedhi / Kizhakku ratha veedhi/ கீழ ரத வீதி ). The four prominent streets was named after the car festival which was held in the streets was named as North, East, West & South Car streets respectively.
Another important festival worth to mention was the soorasamhaar/ soora samhaaram (சூரசம்ஹாரம் ) which too was held under azhagamman temple at keezha radha veedhi.
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