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Thiruvarangam - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Sri Rangam (Trichy)
Temple Location :
About
the Temple:
Situated
in Trichy district near Trichy in Tamil Nadu. 3/4 miles away from SriRangam
railway station which is in between Vizhupuram - Trichy railway lane. Plenty of
buses and lodging facilities.
Appearance
of the Sthalam:
There
are 7 big walls found around this temple covering next to next each other. The
7 walls are referred to as the 7 worlds. The 7th wall is the outer wall which
can be seen and it is 3072 feet in length and 2521 feet in breadth. For 7
prakaarams, 7 thiruveedhi (streets) are found. 7th thiruveedhi is called
"Chitthirai Thiruveedhi" where bigh houses and bunglows are found.
Sixth Veedhi, which is found in Sixth prakaaram is called "Thiru vikraman
thiruveedhi" fifth veedhi om 5th prakaram is Agalangan Thiru veedhi".
Fourth veedhi in 4th prakaram is "Aalinaadan Thiruveedhi". Third
veedhi in 3rd prakaram is "Kulasekaran Thiruveedhi". Second veedhi in
2nd prakaram is "Raja Mahendran". And in the first prakaram,
Emperumaan Sri Ranganathan in Kidantha Kolam gives seva and this is called
"Dharma Varman Thiru chuttru (circle).
Total
area of this temple is alomost 155 1/2 acres, and 6 miles in area.
There
are total of 21 gopurams in this temple. The weight of the Gopuram is 24,880
tons and the entrance is 11 3/4 width and height is 24 3/4.
Explaination
of Raja Gopuram:
The
Gopuram of Sri Rangam is popularly called as "Raja Gopuram" and it is
the biggest gopuram in the Asian Sub - Continent.
It
took almost 7 years to complete the Gopuram. When coming out of the 7th Veedhi,
all the 4 entrances of the Gopura Vaasal.
The
height of the Gopuram is 236 feet high with 13 Nilays. 12 Kalasams are kept on
the top of the Gopuram.
Specials:
- Biggest gopuram in Asia.
- All the 11 Alwars did Mangalasasanam here.
- Udayavar (Ramanujar) guru periyanambigal, Buttar Vadakuthiruveethi pillai, Pillai Lokachariyar - Birth Place.
- Kula sekara Alwar, Thondaradipodi Alwar, Soodikodutha Naachi Aandal, Thuluka Naachiyaar, Udayavar (Ramanujar) Thirupaan Alwar - Paramapatha Sthalam.
Moolavar
Sri Ranganathan. Other names of their god is Periya perumal, Nam Perumal, Azagiya Manavalan. Moolavar in Kidantha Kolam facing south direction. Prathyaksham for Dharmavarma, Ravindharman, chandiran and Vibeerhanan.
Thayaar
Sri Ranga Nayaki (Ranga Nayakiyaar).
Utsavar
Namperumal.
Sannadhis:
1. Veli Aandal
2. Periyazhvar
3. Kanna peruman
4. Manavala Mamunigal
5. Alwargal
6. Naathamunigal
7. Aalavanthaar
8. Thiruvaranga
perumalarayar
9. Amirtha kalasa Garudan
10.
Thondaradipodi Alwar
11.
Thiru Paan Alwar
12.
Chakkarathalwar
13.
Sriranga Naachiyaar
14.
Ul Aandal
15.
Metty Azhagiyasinger
16.
Vedantha Desikar
17.
Periya Garudan
18.
Nammazhwar and
19.
Danvanthari.
Mangalasasanam:
Except
Mathirakavi Alwar, all the other eleven Alwars have done Mangalasasanam here.
- Periyalwar - 31 Paasurams
- Sri Andal - 10 Paasurams
- Kulasekara Alwar - 31 Paasurams
- Thirumazhisai Alwar - 14 Paasurams
- Thondaradipodi Alwar - 55 Paasurams
- Thirupaan Alwar - 10 Paasurams
- Thirumangai Alwar - 72 Paasurams
- Poigai Alwar - 1 Paasuram
- Boothathalwar - 4 Paasurams
- Pei Alwar - 2 Paasurams
- Nammalwar - 11 Paasurams
Total - 246 Paasurams.
Pushkarani:
1. Chandira Pushkarani
2. Cauveri
3. Kollidam
4. Vedacchurangam.
Vimanam:
Pranavaakruthi.
It took almost 7 and half years to build this huge vimanam (Gopuram). It is
also called as "Raja Gopuram". This Raja Gopuram is 236 feet high
with 13 Nilais (Partition) and 12 Kalasams at its top.
Sthala
Puranam:
Once
on the base of Himalaya, River Ganga, Cauvery,
Yamuna and Saraswathi are playing in the sky one ghandharvan (person who belong
to Deva logam) saw these rivers playing and worshipped them. Seeing this all
the 4 river women started saying themselves that he worshipped them only. They
started arguing on whom actually he worshipped. The arguement continued but
didnt stop. Yamuna and Saraswathi stopped their quarrel. But to Ganga and Cauvery it continued. Finally, they both went
to sriman Narayanan.
River
Ganga told to Narayanan since she was
originated from the feet of Narayanan, she is bigger and mightier than cauvery.
Sriman Narayanan accepted it. But, cauvery doesnt accept it and she did tapas
on Sriman Narayanan. Finally, Narayanan gave seva to her and told him that he
will sleep on the bank of Cauvery and at that time, river Cauvery will be the
garland (Maalai) in his chest, which will the better position than Ganga, who
is found in his feet. This is the sthalapuranam said here.
Emperumaan
gave the Vimaanam of Srirangam to Brahma Devan. Brahma Devan gave this to
"Itsuvaghu" who is one of the King of Sooriya family. From Itsuvaghan
to Lord Rama time, this Vimaan was worshipped and belonged to Ayodhya Kings.
Sri
Ramar who took the avathaar as an ordinary human being, worshipped Sri
Ranganathan, the god is also named as "Periya Perumal". After his
pattabishekham (crowned as king), he gave the Thiru Aranga Vimaanam to King
Vibeeshan, which belongs to Ayodhya Kings and their followers.
Coming
along with the thiruvaranga temple vimaanam, he kept the vimaanam in the midst
of Cauvery river to worship it. During the worship, Chozhan Dharmavarman and
lots of Rishis also joined. After finishing all the poojas, tried to take the
vimaanam along with him to Lanka, he was unable to take it and he could not
even move.
At
that time, Sri Aranganathan told since he had given varam to River Cauvery and
since he has to purify her, he has to be all along the Cauvery River. And told
that he will not be in a position to move from there. But on hearing this, King
Vibeeshan became sad, for which Sri Aranganathan says that inspite of not
coming to Lanka, but he will be facing the south direction of Lanka. This is
the history explaination of Sri Rangam.
The
position which Sri Ranganathar is found in this sthalam is one of the great thing
that has to be explained.
In
this sthalam, Aranganathan is found inside the Aranga Vimaanam, Keeping 5
headed Aadhi seshan as the bed, his legs stretched along the direction of the
sun's upcoming side (East) direction from where the moon in the evening rises
and Lord Yaman, who is the demon king and cool breeze and wind which are said
to be found from the South direction are seen by Aranganathan and he sees
Lanka. behind him, is Guberan (North Direction) and Selva Magal (Sri Lakshmi)
are found. His right hand is kept under his head as a "Pillow" and
the left hand is on his lap and it is pointed to his feet. This position
explains to the world that all the Jeevathmas are finally getting terminated
only in his feet.
Till
now, if we stand at the top of Srirangam Temple Gopuram, we can find that the
Eyes of Arangan as still seeing the south direction of Sri Lanka.
As
the year go an history is said that Srirangam Gopuram and Sri Ranganathar got
into the river and when Dharma Varman came along that side, a parrot came to
him and told that the Gopuram is lost in the river and finally it is taken out
from it is one of the story said here but not sure, how much true it is and
since the parrot helped him to get out the temple, a mandapam for that parrot
is build.
Srivilliputtur
Pattarbiraan periyaalwar's daughter Sri Aandal, who sang Thiruppaavai and
called as "Soodi Kodutha Sudar Oli", Kulasekara Alwar's daughter
Cherar Vali, Nandha Chozhan's daughter Kamalavalli and Delhi Badhusa's daughter
Thullaka Naachiyar all loved Sri Aranganathan and finally they got in to Sri
Aranganathan's Body.
The
temples outer walls are built by Thirumangai Alwar and Nandhavan (Park) was
constructed by Thondar Adippodi Alwar.
In
this sthalam, Mettu Azhagiya singar (Narasimar) Sannadhi is found and in front
of it is found the 4 pillared mandapam (Nallu Kaal Mandapam). In this mandapam,
Kambar explained for the first time, his great work "Kamba Ramayanam"
and in that "Iranya Vadhai Padalam" is also included in that.
(Iranyavadhan is the story about the killing of Iranyan by Lord Narasimha). But
on hearing the inclusion of it, all the people around the Mandapam protested
against it. At that time, a voice that belong to Lord Narasimha arised and it
said there should be no Prostestation on that and he accepted the inclusion of
it. It is also one of the said story here. No where is found a seperate
sannadhi for Sri Dhanvanthri (doctor for god and God of medicine) in this
temple.
Thiruppaan
Alwar got his paramapadha mukthi (left his life and went to paramapadham) here.
Arayar
seva, which is one of the type was created by Naadha muni in this sthalam. It
is the type by which Naalayira Divya Pprabhandham is sung in a musical manner.
Krishna
saynar, thulasi dhasar, Maadhavar had also sung songs on Sri Ranga nathar.
Manavaala Maamuni did Kaalatshebham here. (Kaalatshebham means explaining some
good things on the basis of god to everyone).
When
explaining about Sri Ranganathar and the temple, one more special person has to
explained and he is Sri Ramanujar.
Sri
Ramanujar says that Gnanam is Arangan and Gnana Teacher is Arangan and the
follower is also Arangan and the person who follows it as also Arangan. And
finally on the command given by Arangan, he left the earth and terminated into
Aranganathan. Eventhough his soul was out from the world, his body was still
found inside a sannadhi. Inside it, he is sitting and his eyes are opened and
he giving his blessings to the world.
The
temple servers are applying a kind of Oil (thaylam) all along his body to
protect it from not being destroyed. Like this same way, in Russia, Lenin's
body and in Goa Saint Fransis Saviours bodies are also protected by applying
proper oils.
Sri
Ramanujar is given some names such as Udayavar Ramanujar, Yathirajar, Emperumaanar,
when he was in Melkottai, Karnataka district, his bhakthas and relatives kept a
statue like him to remember him and because of his memory. Its name is
"Thamar Ugandha Thirumeni".
And
then, he himself wanted to make a statue and ordered for it. Finally after
seeing it, he gave the approval for it and its called as "Thaan Ugandha
Thirumeni" and it is kept in Sri Perumbhutoor. (Thaney Aana Thirumeni).
All
the devotees are said to wash their feets when going into the Sannadhi of Sri
Ranganathar, because the artistic works on Sri Ramanujar are found in the
floors here.
Sri
Desikar sung a song on Sri Ranganathars Paadhukai (feet) and its called as
"Paadhukasahesram". To appreciate this, he was given the name as
"Kavitharkkitha simhan" by the God itself and as "Sarvathantira
Swathanthar" by pirattiyaar.
Sri
Rangam is more special than Paarkadal and Vaikundam. It is called as
"Bhooloka Vaikundam".
Thirukkozhi - Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple, Trichy
Temple
Location :
About
the Temple:
Situated
in Urayoor, Trichy district in Tamil Nadu. It is located in urayoor which is in
between Trichy - Erode railway lane. 2 miles away from Trichy Junction. It is
also near to Naachiyar koil. Which is in between Trichy - Main guard Gate.
Sthala
Puranam:
Once
upon a time, there was a discussion among the great rishis that among
Trimuthies, who is the greatest. But in that discussion also, they could not
come to a conclusion that who is great amongst the Trinity. Finally, all the
rishis thought it would be helpful for them to find the answer for this if they
could get the sugesstion from the great muni, Brighu. They all explained about
the discussion they had among them and said he is the right person to find a
solution for this and clear their doubts whats there in their minds.
Brighu
muni also accepted their words and told them he would give an answer that would
clear all of their doubts.
First,
he went to Kailasam where Lord Shivan and Godess Parvathi reside. But, in the
entrance itself, Brighu muni was stopped by the Dwara Balakaas as the residing
deities are all alone and doesnt want them to get disturbed. As he got this
kind of answer in Kailash, he thought he could not be the right person who
might help his devotees as ha was not easy to talk with. As he was disappointed
by this activity, he then left to Sathya Lokam where Lord Brahma and Godess
Saraswathi reside.
There
also he could not meet Brahma devan and he made to think what he thought when
he went to Kailasam. Finally, he went to Sri Vaikuntam where Sriman Narayanan
and Godess Sri Laksmi reside. As Brighu muni enetered Vaikuntam, he was greeted
in a good manner and this first action made him to think that Sriman Narayanan
is the right person to whom all persons and rishis can seek help and can have a
direct approach towards him. Sriman Narayanan offered him with the seat and did
the Paadha Pooja for him. But, this action of Sri Vishnu made Sri Lakshmi to
think bad and asked Him not to catch hold if his feet. But, this action of Sri
Lakshmi made Bighu muni to get angry and cursed Her that she would born in the
world as an ordinary human.
But,
Sri Lakshmi felt very sad for the sabham she got from Brighu muni but Sriman
Narayanan said that all the actions are happening according to their fates only
and added that he will follow Her soon towards the earth.
At
the same time in the earth, a king by named Dharma Varman lived in Kumbakonam,
Chozha Naadu. Once he went out for huting and found the rishis were being
distressed by some demons and seeked the help from the king. Dharma Varman said
that he will help them from the demons by killing them and he stayed in the
forest for sometime. The King was happy for all the reason but only one thing
made him worry and disappoint and that is he had no children. He seeked the
help of the rishis to hep him out and to get a children. So, to help the king,
all the rishis did a Yagam to get a child for the king. At that time, an
Asareeri stated that if he want to get a child he should pray towards Sri
Lakshmi and as a result, Sri Lakshmi itself will born as a child to him.
Hearing this, he started to pray towards Sri Lakshmi and finally, a female
child was born to him and was kept a name as "Vara Lakshmi".
As
the days went on, Dharma Varman started to seek a perfect groom for his
daughter and announced a Swayamvaram for that. Lots of kings came for this and
at the same time, Sriman Narayanan also came there one among the grooms. In
that hall, when Sri Lakshmi came, she had a look at all the members in the hall
and at the same time, she also noticed Sriman Narayanan came there and went
straight towards Him without any delay and Garlanded him.
All
the persons saw this wedding of Sri Vishnu and Sri Lakshmi and the king raised
a temple for Sri Ranganathar in Kalyana Thirukkolam.
The
Utsavam done here starts in Panguni month lasts for 10 days.
On
the first day of Panguni Uthiram, Sri Ranganathar comes from Sri Rangam and
stay in Urayoor. And on Panguni Uthiram, he marries Kamalavalli Naachiyar and
give his Kalyana Kola Seva to his Bhakthas.
There
is no Utsavar found in this sthalam as Sri Ranganathar of Sri Rangam came here
to marry Sri Lakshmi and the Utsavar of Sri Rangam is considered to be the
Utsavar of this sthalam too.
In
this sthalam, Periya Pirattiyar is giving her seva in two different ways. One
is Irundha seva and the other one is Kidantha seva. Combining these both sevas,
she is giving seva as "Urayum" (from sitting seva to sleeping seva)
seva, this temple is called "Thiru Urayoor".
The
Utsavam done here starts on Aayilya Nakshathiram in Panguni month lasts for 10
days.
On
the first day of Panguni Uthiram, Sri Ranganathar comes from Sri Rangam and
stay in Urayoor. And on Panguni Uthiram, he marries Kamalavalli Naachiyar and
give his Kalyana Kola Seva to his Bhakthas.
Only
Moolavar is found in this sthalam. There is no Utsavar here. Since, Arangan
married Kamalavalli Naachiyaar, Utsavar of Srirangam is said to be the Utsavar
for this Thirukkozhi sthalam too.
There
is no Brahmotsavam conducted in this divya desam.
Other
Uthsavams:
1. Kodai Uthsavam -
Vaikasi/Aani - 10 days
2. Vasantha Uthsavam -
Vaikasi/Aani - 7 days
3. Navarathri Uthsavam -
Purattasi - 9 days
4. Dolothsavam -
Kaarthigai - 7 days
5. ThiruAdhyayana
Uthsavam - Thai/Maasi - 11 days
6. Theppa Uthsavam -
Maasi - 7 days
7. Sri Kamalavalli
Naachiyar - Sri Azhagiya Manavalan Serthi - Panguni Aayilyam - 1 day.
Apart
from the above uthsavams thaayar will have purappadau on every friday.
In
this sthalam, Periya Pirattiyar is giving her seva in two different ways. One
is Irundha seva and the other one is Kidantha seva. Combining these both sevas,
she is giving seva as "Urayum" (from sitting seva to sleeping seva)
seva, this temple is called "Thiru Urayoor".
Specials:
- Avathara Sthalam of Sri Thiruppaanazhwar - Nakshathiram - Kaarthigai - Rohini - 11 days Utsavam is perform in a grand manner. Apart from this 11 days Avathaara Uthsavam for Sri Thiruppaanaazhwar, Sri Azhwar will have Thirumanjanam and Kannadi Arai Sevai on every month rohini.
- Kalyana Utsavam which is done during Panguni Utthiram.
Moolavar:
The
Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Sri Azhagiya Manavaalan. Srirangam Uthsavar
Namperumal gets the name Sri Azhagiya Manavalan when he comes to Uraiyur. He is
found in Standing (Nindra) thirukkolm (position) facing his thirumugham towards
North direction along with "Prayoga Chakkaram". Prakthyaksham for
Ravidharman and all Devars. (330 crores).
Thayaar
The
Thayaar of this Sthalam is Sri Kamalavalli Naachiyaar (Vaasakshmi). Also named
as "Uraiyur Valli". She is found in Sitting (Veetrirundha) Kolam
facing North direction. The Position of the Thaayar is similar to position of a
Bride who sits along with the Groom during marriage. The above positions are
called as "Thirukalyana Avasaram".
Uthsavar
Thaayaar: Sri Kamalavalli Naachiyaar (Sri Vaasa Lakshmi) and Thaayar
Thirunakshatram - Aayilyam (Panguni)
Sannadhis:
Special sannadhi for Thiruppaan Alwar.
Mangalasasanam:
- Kulasekara Alwar - 1 Paasuram
- Thirumangai Alwar - 2 "
Total - 2 "
Pushkarani:
1. Sri Kamala Pushkarani
2. Kalyana Pushkarani
3. Suryapushkarani
Pushkarani
4. Kudamurutinadhi
Pushkarani
Vimanam:
The Vimaanam is Kalyana Vimaanam.
The Vimaanam is Kalyana Vimaanam.
Thirukkarambanoor - Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple, Trichy
Temple
Location :
About
the Temple:
It
is situated in Trichy, Tamil Nadu district. 8 Kms away from Trichy, 3 1/2 Kms
from Sri Rangam, situated in the middle of Trichy - Sri Rangam small Railway
station along the Railway from Trichy to Vizhupuram Guard line. Bus facility
also available.
Sthala
Puranam:
The
Sthalapuranam of this temple is also similar to that of the sthalapuranam of
"Thirukkandiyoor".
It
is said that both Sivaperumaan and Brahma devan had 5 heads. But, Lord Shiva
was angry on Brahma Devan that he too had five heads. Because of this anger, he
plucked one of his head from his body and was caught by "Brahmagardhi
Dhosham". Because of this, he lost of his wealth and started beg for food
using the Kabaalam. Because of this, Lord Shiva is called as "Picchai
Aandavar".
He
was given the Sabham that he can get rid of this sin only if the Kabaalam is
completely filled-up with food. From then, Lord Shivan visited all the
Divyadesams to get out of his sin. At that time, he was offered food by Sri
Mahalakshmi and the Kabaalam was filled completely with food and from then, he
got out of his "Brahmagardhi Dhosham". This is the Sthalapuranam said
here.
In
this sthalam, Sriman Narayanan, Lord Shiva and Brahma Devan who are
collectively called as "Mummoorthigal" are found in separate
sannadhis and giving their seva to the world.
Since,
Emperumaan, Prushothaman gave Prathyaksham for Kadhamba Munivar, this Kshetram
is also called as "Kadhamba Kshetram".
Kadhambam
means mixture of things. Both Shiva and Vishnu are found in the same temple and
explains that there should be no difference between Vaishnavas and Saivas and
but at the same time they should be devoted in a single minded way. So, this
Kshetram is also called "Kadhamba Kshetram".
In
this sthalam only, Sanaga, Sananthana and Sanath brothers are given the first
teachings on Saivams and at the same time Prathyaksham for Maarkandeya
Maharishi. This also shows how the unity is explained.
Emperumaan,
Sriman Narayanam is named as "Uthamar" and Lord shiva is named as
"Pikshandanar".
In
Aavani and Chithirai month, grand utsavams are done. Marriages of bhakthas are
also done in this temple.
This
sthalaperumal is Purushothaman (Purushan + Uthaman). Purushan means husband and
Uthaman means a person who behaves and likes his wife and doesn't even think of
other women. Sri Ramar is the best example for Uthaman and he is said to be
"Eaga Pathini Vridhan". So this sthalam is named as "Uthamar
Koil" and Emperumaan is called as "Uthaman".
This
Kadhamba sthalam is the place where Gnana Thathuvam (explanation of Gnana) and
the explaination of Aanma Gnanam was explained.
Doing
pooja in Naga linga flower is one of the speciality in this temple and it is
said to eradicate all the problems in our life.
The
main moral which is explained in this sthalam is Lord Shiva who is the King of
Kailayam, after getting jealous on Brahma devan lost all his wealth and begged
for food. So, we should not have jealous on others, but should be happy with
what we have.
Specials:
- Lord Shiva - Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma who are collectively called as "Mum Murthy" are said to found here in this temple.
- Nagalinga Poo (flower), which is one of the famous and rare flower is found here and this is the special flower here to do poojas in this temple.
Moolavar:
The
Moolavar of this Sthalam is Purushothaman. He is found in Moolavar in Bujanga
seva facing East direction. Prathyaksham for Kadhamba Munivar, Thirumangai
Alwar, Ubarusaravasoo, the four persons Sanaga, Sanaathana and Sanathkumarar.
Thayaar
The
Thayaar of this Sthalam is Poorvadevi. Also called as "Pooranavalli".
Sannadhis:
1. Lord Shiva
2. Brahma who is
otherwise called as "Naan Mugan"
3. Venugopalan
4. Ramar
5. Varadharajar
6. Hanuman
7. Sani Bhagavan
8. Dhasaradha Lingam
9. Pitshadanaar
10.
Soundira Paarvathi
11.
Natarajar
12.
Kalaimagal (Saraswathi)
13.
Thirumangai Alwar
14.
Nammalwar
15.
Kulasekarar
16.
Ramanujar and
17.
Manavaala Maamunigal.
Mangalasasanam:
- Thirumangai Alwar - 1
Paasuram.
Total - 1 Paasuram.
Pushkarani:
1. Kadhamba Theertham.
Vimanam:
Utthiyoga Vimaanam
Utthiyoga Vimaanam
Thiruvellarai - Sri Pundarikasha Perumal Temple, Trichy
Temple
Location :
About
the Temple:
It
is situated in Tamil Nadu. This Shetram is situated on the way between Trichy
to Urayoor, 13 Kms from the bus stop. Also has bus facility from Sri Rangam. No
boarding and Lodging facility.
Sthala
Puranam:
Vellarai
means white rock. Since, this sthalam is situated 100 feet high in the top of
the small mountain, which is white in colour, this sthalam is called
"Thiru Vellarai".
The
wall around this temple is very big and covering the entire area of the temple
and the walls also has all the 7 theerthams.
The
Lord here is referred to the Vedas, which is referred to white colour gives
seva along with Thamarai Selvi periya pirattiyar in Nindra Sevai.
There
are two entrances to go to the Moolasthanam (Where Moolavar is seen). The 2
entrances are named as "Utharayana Vaasal" and "Dhakshanayana
Vaasal".
("From
Jan 15 to June 15 is through Utharayanya Vaasal and from then to next six
month, is through Dhakshanaya Vaasal"). When one Vaasal is opened the
other one is closed.
Sriman
Narayanan is giving dharshan to all living and non living things as Sooriya
Narayanan. By extending his rays, he is giving security to the entire world.
Sooriya
Narayanan, is the person who is making the plants grow, making to rain,
Calulating the Jeevathmas paapans (sin) and punniyams (good things).
He
is revolving round the Earth to make good things happen and to destroy the bad
things (or) evils.
Based
on the revolving time of the sun, the good time is calculated. And based on
that only, all other Subha Muhurthams (Good days based upon Calculations) are
done. The sun is revolving round the Earth is at the same time, its revolving
himself. Lord Emperumaan, who turns himself has Suriya Bhaghvan, revolves round
the universe and he flashes his rays to make all things live. From his rays,
nothing can escape.
As
we say there are two vaasals in this sthalam, we are not supposed to do any
good activities in Dhakshinayana Kaalam and good things are tend to be done at
Uthirayana Kaalam.
But
the activities can also be done at dhakshinayana Kaalam and by worshpping
Suriya Narayana and start the activity, the work will be done in a successful
way.
Sri
vishnu who is also named as "Maayavan" at the end of Dhakshinayana
kaalam (Margazhi 15th) is named as "Thai Maatha Naayagan", at the
start of Thai Month (Jan 15th)
There
is a small explanation that has to be said for the two Vaasals. In the human
life, there are two separate entrances, (i.e) entering to the life and getting
out of it is the other.In both these Vaasals when entering in to the life and
when getting out of it, he could be able to feel the presence of Paramaathma.
To make to understand this, he resembles himself as "Suriya
Narayanan" at the state of Utharayanam and as "Govindan" at the
end of Dhakshinayanan at the end of Maargazhi.
The
Dhakshinayana Vaasal is the Vaasal or entrance which leads us to the death and
it is the place of the stay of Lord yeman, the king of Naragam.
The
Uthirayana Vaasal, which is the Vaasal which way that all the Jeevathmas enter
in to world as an humanbeing (or) a non living being, is the place of
"Lord Guberan", who is the God of wealth.
Even
if a person who is well enough in money and his good activity will only lead
him towards the Emperumaan. And if a person is very poor and if he is a good
hearted and do proper kramas, will lead him to attain the Swargam, the Heaven.
To
explain this only, there are two vaasals in this Pundarikaksha Sthalam.
Sri
Pundarikakshan, Bhoomi Piratti, Periya piratti, Suriya and Chandiran and
Aadisheshan resembles as humans in this sthalam and it can be seen in the
Moolavari Place.
Engalaazhvan
has written the great "Nadaa thooram Aalukku oppatra pungai Maalai".
Nadaathoramaal
means Bhakthan who is having full and entire soul of Bhakthi on the God.
The
name which has been given Engalaazhvan as "Nadaathoramaal" has a very
special story to be said. Every day he gives milk to Emperumaan. Thinking the
milk may be hot, he makes it cold by blowing air through his mouth and gives to
Emperumaan. On the action of Engalaazhvan as his mother and calls him as
"Nadaathoorammaal".
Udaiyavar,
Sri Ramanujar, stayed in this sthalam and explained about Vaishnavam and made
it grow. Vedantha Desikar in his Hamsa Sandesam has done Mangalaasasanam.
In
front of big pillar in his temple, when we make any sound, it replicates and
echo around the temple. Because of this, some of paasurams in
Divyapprabhandhams are said for 2 or 3 times.
Specials:
- This temple has a biggest wall (Mathil sevar)
- Birth place of Bhakthar Uyyakondaar.
- Situated on top of the Mountain which is fall of white rocks and 100 feet high.
Moolavar:
The
Moolavar of this Sthalam is Pundarikashan.
Moolavar in standing position facing east direction.
Prathyaksham for Garudan, called as "Periya Thiruvadi", Sibi chakravarthy, Bhoomi Piratti, Maarkandeya Maharishi, Lord Brahma, Rudhran (Lord Shiva).
Moolavar in standing position facing east direction.
Prathyaksham for Garudan, called as "Periya Thiruvadi", Sibi chakravarthy, Bhoomi Piratti, Maarkandeya Maharishi, Lord Brahma, Rudhran (Lord Shiva).
Thayaar
Shenbagavalli.
Also called as "Peri Piraattiyaar Lakshmi Devi". Seperate sannadhi
for Thaayar. Utsavar thaayar is named as "Pangajavalli".
Mangalasasanam:
- Periyalwar - 11 Paasurams
- Thirumangai Alwar - 13
Total - 14
Pushkarani:
1. Divya Theertham.
2. Kanda Kshree
Theertham.
3. Chakkara Theertham.
4. Chakkara Theertham.
5. Pushkala Theertham.
6. Padma Theertham.
7. Varaaha Manikarnika
Theertham.
Vimanam:
Vimalaakkruthi Vimaanam.
Vimalaakkruthi Vimaanam.
Thiru Anbil - Sri Vadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal Temple, Trichy
Temple
Location :
About
the Temple:
It
is situated in Tamil Nadu. This divya desam is situated 8 Kms away from
Vizhupuram Guard line. It is situatedon the North shore (Vadakarai) of collidam
river. The bus way is through Kallannai to Kumbakonam. There is no plenty of
transportation and boarding facility.
Sthala
Puranam:
This
Anbil Sthalam is closely related to great creators. This whole world was
created by Lord Brahma and Valmiki Maharishi is great Saint (Muni) and has lots
of good thoughts built-in. Both these two persons are very good examples of
creating good things and dedicating it to this mighty world.
Based
on the Kalyana gunam (Character) and Thiru Vadivam (shape) of Sriman Narayanan,
they created good things and presented to the world. Behind this good creation,
is the love (or) Anbu in Tamil on God. So, this sthalam is calle as
"Anbil".
To
all the creative people, all the things they see looks good and beautiful. Like
the same way, the God here is Vadivazhagiya Nambi and Thaayar is Azhagiyavalli
Naachiyar showing Shundhara - Sorobha Dharshanam.
Sundaram
means "beautiful" and "good looking" and Soroobham means
the body. Since, the Perumal and Thaayar are said to Good looking and
beautiful, it is said the beauty of them attracts all of His bhakthaas.
"Anbae
Kadavul, Anbae Azhaghu, Anbae Ulagam, Anbae Gnyanam and Anbae Padaippu"
This is quote told here and the explanation is "God is love, Beauty is Love, Love is the world, Love is the Gnayanam and Love is the creator. And all these beautiful issues indicates how beauty the Perumal is.
This is quote told here and the explanation is "God is love, Beauty is Love, Love is the world, Love is the Gnayanam and Love is the creator. And all these beautiful issues indicates how beauty the Perumal is.
Moolavar:
The
Moolavar of this Sthalam is Vadivazhagiya Nambi. Moolavar in Kidantha Kolam and
in Bhujanga sayanam and facing East direction.
Prathayaksham for Lord Brahma and Vaalmiki.
Prathayaksham for Lord Brahma and Vaalmiki.
Thayaar
The
Thayaar of this Sthalam is Azhagiya valli Naachiyaar.
Mangalasasanam:
- Thirumazhisai Alwar - 1
Total - 1
Pushkarani:
1. Mandooga Pushkarani -
Kollidam.
Vimanam:
Thaaraga Vimanam. Lots of sculptures found here.
Thaaraga Vimanam. Lots of sculptures found here.
Thirupper Nagar - Sri Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple, Trichy
Temple
Location :
About
the Temple:
It
is situated in Tamil Nadu. Three miles away from Tiru Anbil - Kollidam and
along the south shore of Kollidam. This sthalam is on the way to Kumbakonam -
Tiruvaiyaaru - Tirukkaattup palli and Kallanai. Persons who are going to this
sthalam should ask for "Koviladi" to visit this sthalam. When going
in bus this sthalam is 15 Kms away from Laalkudi - Boothaloor Railway station.
No lodging facility. By travelling 15 miles from Tanjore, we can reach this
Sthalam.
Sthala
Puranam:
The
Emperuman here in this sthalam says that he will not go out from the hearts of
his devotees and as well as from this sthalam. ("Peyarthal means getting
out"). So this sthalam is called as "Thirupper Nagar".
Lord
Shiva gave Thirupparkadal as the milk, when Rishi Ubamanyu was in his childhood
crying due to hunger. This is explained in "Siva Puranam".
Thirupparkadal
is the place that belongs to SriVishnu. But, When Lord Shiva is giving dharshan
to his devotee, Rishi Ubamanyu, Sri Vishnu is helping him out to give the
Complete fulfilment of dharshan of Lord Shiva.
To
explain more about this, position of Shri Vishnu in this temple clearly
explains how he helped out Lord Shiva. He is giving seva as Ranganathan (In
sleeping position) and his right hand is in a position as giving (???) to Rishi
Ubamanyu as "Aranga Varadhan" in Kidantha Thirukkolam.
Appam,
Which is one of the delicious food item done in interior parts of Tamil Nadu.
It will be very sweetful if it is taken along with Milk. Sriman Narayanan is
giving Appam which is kept inside kudam (A small vessel) which is full fo Milk.
He is giving this Appam to Ubamanyu Rishi by hugging him along his right hand.
Because
of this is called as "Appakkudathan" and "Appala
Ranganathan". The Good advice given by Sriman Narayanan in this shetram is
"There is only one God". So dont fight for it and avoid Racism.
Since,
Lord Emperuman give Appam to ubamanyu, the prasadham here for the lord is Appam
and it is fed every night for him.
The
activity of Sriman Narayanan, who gave the appam was seen in Gnyna Thirusti of
nammalwar who is thirukkurugoor biran Sadagopan has compared Thirumaliruncholai
and Thiruppernagar and sung 11 paasuram in Thiruvaaimozhi.
In
that paasurams, he is explaining how Vishnu is getting out of
Thirumaaliruncholai and how the way he gives seva to all the people in
thiruppernagar. He has lot of appams in his stomach and giving to all the
persons, who are suffering from hunger. Because of this, he doesn't want to get
out of Thiruppernagar and sung as "Aara Vayitrinai Adangap Pidithen".
Also,
from this shtalam only, Nammalwar started his way to reach paramapadham.
Thiruvarangam
is popularly called as "Periya Kovil". To explain the speciality of
Srirangam, here Sriman narayanan has given the seva as
"Appakkundathan". Since, the Sthalam is situated on cauvery banks and
the Lord is in sleeping stage this sthalam is called as "Kovil Adi". To
memorise the situation of Srirangam, the theertham here is Kollidam.
Moolavar:
The
Moolavar of this Sthalam is Appakkudathaan. He is also called as "Appalaa
Ranganathan". Prathyaksham for Ubamannyu and Parasarar(Bhattar). Moolavar
in Kidantha Kolam and in bhujanga sayanam facing west direction.
Thayaar
The
Thayaar of this Sthalam is Indira Devi. Also called as "Kamala
Valli".
Mangalasasanam:
- Periyalwar - 2 Paasurams.
- Thirumangai Alwar - 19 Paasurams
- Thirumizhisai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
- Namaalwar - 11 Paasurams.
Total - 33
Thirukkandiyur - Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple, Trichy
Temple
Location :
About
the Temple:
This
is situated in Tanjoor, Tamil Nadu. 6 miles away from Tanjoor, 2 miles from
Tiruvayyaaru. One bus facility available and no lodging facility.
Sthala
Puranam:
The
temple of this sthalam is 222 feet in length and 115 feet broad in the breadth.
Lord
Shiva, who is one of the popularly called "Mummoorthy" is given the
Curse (Saapan, which is due to the bad activity when done on others) when he
pinched the head of Lord Brahma and Brahma's head got attached (stuck or
pasted) along Shivas hand. After this incident, he got the "Brahmagarthi
Thosham", he lost all his wealth and finally, he begged for food and led
his life. Since, he begged for food, he is also called as
"Pikshandavar". Piksha means begging for some need. And finally he
got the Saabba Vimochanam (getting out of the god's Curse (saabham)). This is
the puranam that is told here in this sthalam.
In
Brahmanda puram, 8 songs are sung and well explained about this temple.
Emperumaan,
who is giving seva in Kidantha thirukkolam facing east direction in Utthamar
Koil, he is giving seva in this sthalam in Nindra thirukkolam facing east
direction.
If
anyone gets god's curse from some person, they have to tell the Vimochanam (ie)
how to get out of it. But, since Brahma deva was not there, Lord shiva he
himself felt for what he has done and since that is the Karma, what has been
written for him, he left all the things and led his life as pikshandavar.
The
pabham was done by Lord Shiva and the person on who it was done is on Lord
Brahma and the person who came to and gave dharshan at the end of the time of
the pabham is Lord Vishnu. so, at the end of the Sabha vimochanam, are the
three Murthygal, or otherwise called as "Mummoorthigal" was given the
seva. Since all the three Murthis gave the Seva at the same time, this Shetram
is called "Thirumurthy shetram". The victim who was included in the
pabham is Lord Shiva. At the end of the Shabha Vimokshanam, the Victim on whom
it is done and that is Lord Brahma, who wants them to get out of it is Lord
vishnu, who is the Victim of truth.
The
moral of this after doing the crime to someone, it is not a wise thing to go to
the court and get the punishment but we can give ourselves that and go along
with that, as done by Lord Shiva. Inspite of being a God, eventhough he did the
pabham, he did not get out of it, but he really felt for it and begged for food
and for all of his needs.
Based
on this story only, there were separate Sannadhis for Sriman Narayanan and
Brahma devan in Kadhambanoor, Uthamar Koil. Next to this temple is a temple for
Lord shiva which is next and opposite to this temple. The temple is called as
"Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Koil". Siram means head.
Since,
Brahma devan sabham was warned (Kandanam in Tamil) in this sthalam this sthalam
is called "Kandiyoor".
Even
though, it might be the God who has done the crime, they have to get the
pinishment for that. That is the main moral that is told to the world. This is
the mian moral which has to be rooted inside every human when going through
this sthalapuranam.
Near
Kandiyoor, there is a small place called "Kalyanapuram" where some
special Utsavams are done for Kalyana Venkateswarar.
The
theertham which is found in front of this temple is called "Bhali
Theertham" and theertham which is found in west is called "Kabhala
Theertham".
The
Raja Gopuram is partitioned into 3 thalam.
Both
Sri Lakshmi Narasimmar and Chakkratalwar are given the seva in the same place.
As infront and back. Since, Narasimmar is behind the wall, it is not possible
to worship him. Only Chakratalwar can be worshipped.
The
vimaanam of this temple will be like the lotus flower. Sandhaana Gopalan and
Navaneedha krishnan are also the Ursavars found in this temple.
Kamalam
means Lotus. Since, the Shetram is also called as Kamala shetram, the
pushkaraniis Kamala Pushkarani, the utsavar is Kamalanathan, and the thaayar is
Kamala valli, this temple is said to built along with Panja Kamala way. Panja
means five.
The
Brahma devans sculpture is taken out and along with saraswathi devi, it is kept
inside shivas temple and Lord shiva is kept where the Brahma's sculpture used
to placed.
Since,
Lord Shiva got the Brahmagarthi dosham, Lord Brahma's sculpture was kept inside
shiva's temple. Along the south side of this temple is a sannadhi for Sri
Vedantha Desikar, but not utsavar is available.
Moolavar:
The
Moolavar of this temple is Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchanapperumal. Moolavar in
Nindra (Standing) position facing East directipn. Prathyaksham for Agathiya
Munivar.
Thayaar:
Kamala
valli Thaayar.
Utsavar
:
Sri
Kamalanathan.
Sannadhis:
1. Chakratalwar
2. Lakshmi Narasimar
3. Vedantha Desikar
Mangalasasanam:
- Thirumangai Alwar - 1
Paasuram.
Total - 1
Pushkarani:
1. Kabaala Moksha
Pushkarani.
2. Padma Theertham.
3. Kabaala Theertham.
4. Kudamurutti Nadhi.
Vimanam:
Kamalakkruthi Vimaanam.
Kamalakkruthi Vimaanam.
Om Tat Sat
(Continued...)
(My
humble salutations to the great devotees
, wikisources and Pilgrimage tourist guide for the
collection )
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