Abirami Anthathi - அபிராமி அந்தாதி

Abirami Anthathi - Tamil

abirami andhadhi

அபிராமி அந்தாதி

காப்பு
தார் அமர் கொன்றையும் சண்பக மாலையும் சாத்தும் தில்லை
ஊரர்தம் பாகத்து உமை மைந்தனே.-உலகு ஏழும் பெற்ற
சீர் அபிராமி அந்தாதி எப்போதும் எந்தன் சிந்தையுள்ளே-
கார் அமர் மேனிக் கணபதியே.-நிற்கக் கட்டுரையே. --- காப்பு
ஞானமும நல்விதையும் பெற
1: உதிக்கின்ற செங்கதிர், உச்சித் திலகம், உணர்வுடையோர்
மதிக்கின்ற மாணிக்கம், மாதுளம்போது, மலர்க்கமலை
துதிக்கின்ற மின் கொடி, மென் கடிக் குங்கும தோயம்-என்ன
விதிக்கின்ற மேனி அபிராமி, எந்தன் விழுத் துணையே:
பிரிந்தவர் ஓன்று சேர
2: துணையும், தொழும் தெய்வமும் பெற்ற தாயும், சுருதிகளின்
பணையும் கொழுந்தும் பதிகொண்ட வேரும்-பனி மலர்ப்பூங்
கணையும், கருப்புச் சிலையும், மென் பாசாங்குசமும், கையில்
அணையும் திரிபுர சுந்தரி-ஆவது அறிந்தனமே.
குடும்பக்கவலையிலிருந்து விடுபட
3: அறிந்தேன், எவரும் அறியா மறையை, அறிந்துகொண்டு
செறிந்தேன், நினது திருவடிக்கே,-திருவே.- வெருவிப்
பிறிந்தேன், நின் அன்பர் பெருமை எண்ணாத கரும நெஞ்சால்,
மறிந்தே விழும் நரகுக்கு உறவாய மனிதரையே.

Karadayan Nonbu is a famous Tamil festival celebrated at the time during the transition of Tamil Month Maasi and Panguni. Savitri brought back her husband Sathya van from the hands of Yama deva, God of death, on this day.To honour this, this day is celebrated as karada yan nonbu or Savitri vrath. It is a belief that Savitri cooked such a dish and offered it to the lord along with unmelted butter as thanksgiving for giving back her husband’s life.

Karadayan Nonbu is observed by all married ladies for the well-being of their husband. In the north, karwa chauth is celebrated similar to karadayan nonbu.The unmarried ladies also observe Karadaiyan Nonbu and pray to Goddess Shakti to get smart men as their husband. This year Karadayan Nonbu is on 14th March 2016 and the nonbu (tieing the charadu) can be done between 10.00 AM and 10.22 AM.

karadaiyan nonbu adai.receipe

Varalakshmi Vratam is a festival celebrated by married women to please the goddess, Lakshmi. Varalakshmi gives Varam. It is an important pooja performed by women in Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra for the well-being of the family. ’Vara Lakshmi Vrata’ is celebrated on the Second Friday in July–August.

It is believed that worshipping Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping will bring Wealth, Earth, Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength. Anybody can do this rather. There is no restriction.

Vinayagar chathurthi

Thiruvadhirai or Aarudra darisanam is celebrated on Thiruvadhirai star day of the Tamil month margazhi. In Chidambaram, it is a 10-day festival.

It is the day of Lord Nataraja”s birthday. Maha abhishekam and Vedic rituals are done in Chidambaram Natarajar temple on this day. Maha abhishekam is done in the early hours around 3 AM when the moon still shines. This abhishekam will take even 3 hours. After this Lord Nataraja and Goddess Sivakamasundari is decorated with Thiruvabharanam. Around noon during Pancha Murthi Thiruveethi Ula Lord and Goddess will bless the devotees.

The main god - Sri Suvedharanyeswarar.
Goddess – Sri Brahmavidyambiga.

Budhan Swetharanyeswarar Temple at Thiruvenkadu, the fourth Navagraha sthalam of the nine Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu. The temple was built by Aaditya Chola and Raja Raja Chola over 3000 years ago. The temple is additionally one among the fifty-one Shakti Peethas. This temple is the fourth large sthalam with three huge ponds-Agni theertham, Surya theertham, Chandra theertham, and five praharams is located in Nagapattinam district.

History of Thiruvengadu Bhudan Temple

The Demon Maruthuvan prayed Lord Brahma for long years. Lord Brahma appeared before him. He asked a lot of power for him and Brahma gifted all the powers to him. Day by day, Demon tortured Devas. Devas felt unhappy and visited Shiva’s Kayilayam. They prayed to Lord Shiva to urge freedom from the Evil. Lord Shiva suggested they to go Thiruvengadu.

Kanchanur : Sukhiran Temple / Venus

Kanchanur, the Shiva Sthalam is associated with Sukran or Venus and is maintained by the Madurai Adinam. It is located in a quiet hamlet of Thiruvaaduturai. This Shrine is also referred to as Palaasavanam, Brahmapurai, and Agnisthalam. Brahma is said to have had a vision here of Shiva’s wedding with Parvati. Men visit to pray for the well-being of their wives. Sukra or Venus is the bestower of long life, wealth, happiness, children, property, and good education. He is ruled by Goddess Mahalakshmi.
The presiding deity Agneeswarar is the embodiment of Sukran. Sukrachariar was the Guru of asuras. He had got the blessings from Lord Siva after severe penances. In the Vamana Avataram of Lord Vishnu, Vamana sought three-foot steps of land from Mahabali, an asura king. Realizing Vamana to be no mere mortal, Sukrachariyar assumed the form of a bee and tried to block the flow of water from the kamandalam. Vamana picking up a pavithram blinds Sukracharya in one eye while trying to unclog the hole in the kamandalam.
Sukracharyar has the prowess to bring the dead to living by his knowledge of Amirtha Sanjeevini Mantra. Using this mantra, in the asura war against the devas, he revived the slain asuras. This helped the asura army swell. The devas prayed to Lord Siva for help, who swallowed up Sukracharya in a fit of rage. After residing in Lord Siva's stomach in a Siddha state, he emerged from Lord Siva’s stomach.

Sukra endows those who pray to him with wealth, pleasure, wife, prosperity, vehicles. He is the next most beneficial planet after Guru. If in a person’s horoscope, Sukra is well placed, then the person will enjoy pleasure, beautiful wife, wealth, house, vehicle, good food, fame, love, affection, marriage, siblings, governmental help, chance to govern the country/state and hold influential status.

If in a bad position, the ward will experience a family devoid of love and ties, bad life, enmity amongst family and friends, Kalathira dosham. By praying to Sukra these problems could be mitigated. Wife, arts, sculpture, love, vehicles are the beneficial aspects of Sukra.

The sthalam of Sukra Bhagavan is Kanjanur, which is located 18 kilometres north-east of Kumbakonam, en route to Mayavaram. His wives are Subakirthi, Sundari and Sringini. The presiding deities are Agneeswarar and his consort Iswari. He is the Lord of Rishaba and Thula Rasi and faces East direction. Adi Devatha is Indra’s physician. His colour is white; his vahana is the crocodile; the grain associated with him is mochai; the flower – white lotus; fabric – white cloth; gem – diamond; food – rice mixed with mochai powder.
Festivals: Six worship services are offered each day here. A festival commemorating Haradatta Sivacharyar is celebrated in the Tamil month of Thai each year. Mahasivaratri, Arudra Darisanam, Navaratri and Aadi Pooram are celebrated here.

Navagraha Temples - Sukran(Venus) - Kanjanoor

This place is 2 kilometers east of Sooriyanarkoil, can be reached from mayiladuthurai (20km) Via kadiramangalam and also from kumbakonam (18km) via Veppattur.

Here Lord Agnipuriswara blesses as Sukradev. There is no separate idol for Sukra.
The main deity - Sri Agnipuriswarar.
Goddess - Sri Karpagambal.
The temple is kept open from
7.00 A.M to 12.30 Noon
4.00 P.M to 8.30 P.M
Address:
The Executive officer
Sri Agnipuriswara Temple,
Kanjanoor. Narasinganpet-609 802.
Phone : (0435) 247015/2473737

Navagriha - Chandran - Thingalur

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: Thingalur is on the way from Thiruvaiyaru to Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District of Tamilnadu State, India. It is around 15 km away from Thanjavur.

It is believed that Lord Shiva helped Lord Chandra to get over the curse of Daksha Prajapathi and asked Chandra to remain in Thingalur and help those people who suffer from the ill effects due to the placement of the moon in their horoscopes.
As Chandra was very much handsome and legible, Daksha Prajapathi gave all his 27 daughters to him. Instead of treating all of them alike, he neglected all the other 26 wives and spent most of the time with Rohini, Prajapathi advised Chandran to treat all his 27 wives equally. But Chandran ignored him. Daksha Prajapathi got cursed Chandran that he should suffer from 'Kshay'- deterioration of body within a short period of time. . Then, Chandran prayed to Lord Shiva in Thingalur to save him from the curse. Saving him Lord Shiva ordered that Chandran should remain in the temple in Thingalur and should give relief to those, suffering from all the aspects of Chandra's adverse placement in their horoscopes and offering prayers to him. So, such people who are affected by the adverse positions of Chandra in their horoscopes offer prayers to Lord Katharina, Goddess Sri Periyanayaki, and Chandra Baghavam by offering prayers.

Navagriha - suriyan - suryanarkoil

SURYANAR KOIL Situated 21 km from Swamimalai is the Suryanar Koil built by King Kulothunga Chola I in the year 1100 AD. This temple is dedicated to Sun God Surya who is known as the giver of health, success, and prosperity. Every year in mid-January, the harvest festival is celebrated in thanksgiving and to honor Surya.

About the temple

The temple is a Navagrahasthalam. The presiding deity in this temple is Sri Suryanarayana the first among the Navagrahas, with his consorts Sri Usha Devi and Sri Pratyusha Devi. There are shrines dedicated to Kashi Vishvanathar, Visalakshi, and Kol Theertha Vinayakar. The sacred tank here is called Surya Theertham. The Navagraha idols here are present without weapons depicting their protective aspect. Guru Bhagavan here is depicted as offering worship to Surya Bhagavan.

The temple is built by the Chola kings and inscriptions from the period of Kulottunga Chola I (1075-1120)
show this temple as Kulottunga Chola Martanda Alayam. Inscriptions also portray that Krishna Devaraya has made endowments to this temple.

It is a must that one should first offer worship to Lord Shiva and Parvati at Thirumangalakudi before offering worship to Suryanarayana and the other Navagrahams here. People flock to the temple to nullify the malefic effects of planets in their birth chart.

The Sivasuryanarayana temple at Suryanar Koil is one of the Navagraha temples and is dedicated to Suryan. This temple dedicated to Suryan has shrines for each of the other planets as well. The legend says that Kalava Munivar had the rare ability to see the future. One fine day, he realized that he was soon going to be affected by leprosy. Since the Navagrahas controlled all the aspects of one's life, he prayed to the Navagrahas and sought to be saved from the disease. Pleased by his devotion, the Navagrahas granted his wish. On coming to know of this, Brahma was furious because nobody had the right to change a person's destiny. He cursed all the nine planets that they will have to undergo what Kalava munivar was destined to, and hence all the nine planets were affected by leprosy. The Navagrahas apologized and requested to know how they could overcome this curse. Brahma advised them to go to the Thirumangalakudi and worship Prananatheswarar, at Vellerukkakadu, who alone could help them. After worshiping Prananatheswarar and his consort Mangalambigai, they installed an idol of Vinayakar a little away from there and started their penance. By God’s grace, they attained papa vimochanam (salvation from their sin).

Kalava Munivar, for whom the Navagraha had undergone all the trouble, as a mark of gratitude, raised a temple at the same spot where the Navagrahas had performed their penance.

In this west-facing temple, the presiding deity is Suryanarayana in a chariot like vimaanam, representing the sun’s chariot. Sivasuryanaraya is in a standing position with his two consorts, Usha & Prathyusha (Chaya). There are also Shrines dedicated to Kasi Viswanathar, Visalakshi, and Guru Bhagavan in the sanctum. Shrines for the other celestial bodies are located outside of the sanctum. Vellerukku (Madar Plant) is the sthala vriksham. Pillayar made out of the Vellerukku is sold in the shops here. It is a very prized possession and protects from evil forces.

Thirumangalakudi

Once King Kulothunga’s Minister Alaivanar was building a temple from the tax collected without obtaining the King’s permission. The King had him beheaded when he came to know about this. As his death wish, the minister requested that he be cremated in Thirumangalakudi. His wife prayed to the Mangalambikai at Thirumangalakudi and brought back her husband to life. Women pray to the Goddess here for long life and the well-being of their spouse.

Method of Worship

Devotees are first required to have the darshan of Prananatheswarar and Mangalambigai at Thirumangalakudi before visiting Suryanar Koil. This temple is just 1 km from Suryanar Koil and is situated in the same village. The method of worship at this temple is very different from other temples. We should first worship the Kol Vinai theertha Vinayaka. He is called by this name because He helped the navagrahas get rid of their problems. Thus, Kol Vinai Theertha Vinayakar is a VERY IMPORTANT deity. We then worship the Nataraja in narthana mandapam. Then at the main sanctum worship Visalakshmi & Kasi Vishvanthan (this is a small lingam on your left-hand side as you approach Suryan’s Shrine) before worshiping Suryan. After worshiping Suryan, worship Guru Bhagavan who is facing Suryan. Now, the circumambulation of the pradakshanam procedure is very different from other temples. We now go in an anticlockwise direction and worship Saneeswaran, Budhan, Angarakan, Chandran, Kethu, Shukran, and Rahu before worshiping Chandikeswarar. Then we proceed in a clockwise direction and return to worship Kol Vinai Theertha Vinayakar. This may seem very confusing but there are signboards at the temple to guide the devotees. After this prostrate or do a namaskaram near the dhwajasthambam. Then it is recommended to do 9 pradakshanams of the outer praharam.

Suryanar Temple Festivals

The annual Ratha Saptami festival (Rathasapthami) during the Tamil month of Thai (January – February) is one of the main festivals celebrated here. The first Sundays in the months of Aavani (Leo) and Kartika (Scorpio) are also considered very auspicious. Vijaya Dashami and the annual Brahmotsavam festival (Bhrammotsavam) are also held with much devotion.

Temple Timings

Suryanar Temple is opened from 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Surya Sloka by Ved Vyasa

Japakusuma Sankasam
Kasyapeyam mahadyutim
Tamorim Sarva papaghnam
Pranatosmi Divakaram ||

Vaitheeswaran Temple

Vaitheeswaran Temple is located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. One of the nine Navagraha Temples and the planet Mars (Angaraka) is also worshiped here. Believed to be the site of curing Angaraka of leprosy, this site is known for its Naadi astrologers.

It is believed that a bath in the holy waters of the Siddhamirtham tank within the temple complex will cure all diseases. Recently the authorities have banned the use of soap and shampoo, but one can enjoy a normal bath in the tank. Also, it is a belief that dissolving "holy jaggery" (Tamil:vellam) in the water will cure one of the skin diseases.

This is one of the 108 Divyadesams and also one of the 275 Padal petra sthalams. Located about 10kms from Thanjavur on the road to Thiruvaiyaru, The deity Shiva here is known by the name, Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar or one who plucked off Brahma’s head. His consort is Mangala Nayaki. There is a separate temple for Brahma here. The main deity here is Hara Sabha Vimosana Perumal/ Kamalanathan- Goddess: Kamalavalli Naachiyar).

History of the Temple

Once upon a time, both Shiva and Brahma had 5 heads. One day Parvati (Shiva’s wife) coming out of her pooja mistook Brahma (because of his 5 heads) for her husband and began serving him by washing his legs. A furious Shiva announced Brahma and his 5 heads were the reason for this confusion. In a fit of anger, Shiva took the middle head of Brahma with his hand. Unfortunately, the head of Brahmma stuck to Shiva’s hand. Shiva was afflicted with Brahmahatti Dosham due to His act of plucking off Brahma’s fifth head

Shiva went around the world on a pilgrimage to find salvation from the curse by begging for food, with Brahmma’s skull as the begging vessel. Every time someone filled the vessel with food, it vanished immediately, to Shiva’s horror.
. He was partly absolved of the sin at Bitchandar Koil. His hunger was satisfied at Bitchandar Koil but Brahma’s skull was still stuck to his palm.

Vishnu answered Shiva’s prayer for salvation and asked him to bathe at Kandiyur. It is believed that Shiva prayed to Goddess Kamalavalli and Vishnu at Kandiyur and attained salvation from Lord Kamalanathan here. The temple tank since then has come to be known as kapala theertham.

Temple Timing : 8am-12noon and 430pm-8pm

Alangudi - Guru Temple

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: Sri Abathsagayeswara Swamy Temple, is the Guru Bagavan sthalam is in Alangudi, It is located in Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu, Alangudi is 18 km away from Kumbakonam en route to Mannargudi.

The word 'Guru' is a general term and Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva in the Hindu tradition of 'Saivam' is worshipped as Guru. The Shiva Lingam here is a swayambhu (self-manifested). Dakshinamurthy in the praharam around Shiva’s shrine is worshipped as Guru Bhagavan here.

The presiding deity of the shrine is Lord Shiva bearing the name of Aabathsagayeswarar. Goddess Parvati here is worshipped as Umai Ammai or Elavarkuzali. Once when the Devas and the Asuras in a combined effort tried to churn the celestial ocean, 'Parkadal'. They used the celestial snake 'Vasuki' as the rope and the mount 'Mandara' as the rod to procure the celestial elixir. The snake emanated deadly poison which the Lord swallowed to safeguard the universe. Hence Lord Shiva is fondly hailed as 'Aaabathsagayeswara', meaning 'savior' for having consumed the poison (Aalakala Visham) and the place came to be known as 'Alangudi'.

It is believed that one who has acquired the blessings for fourteen generations could step into this temple for worship.
Apar, Sundarar, and Thirugnanasambandhar, the three important Nayanmars have sung the praise of the Lord of Alangudi. There are fifteen 'theerthams'(water bodies) around the temple of which 'Amritha Pushkarini' is the noted one. Poolai is the sthala viruksham( the tree associated with the temple )

Sri Guru Bhagavan who is attired in yellow dress is offered with mullai flowers, yellow clothes, and Bengal gram for pooja.

Fame, wealth, siblings education are the beneficial aspects of Guru. Guru is the Lord of Dhanusu and Meena Rasi and he faces South direction. Going around about Sri Guru twenty-four times and litting twenty-four Ghee Deepams while worshiping is believed to solve all guru doshas and bring prosperity to one's life.

Devotees can also contact

The Executive officer,

Sri Apathsahayeswaraswamy temple,

Alangudi,

Valangaiman taluk,

Tiruvarur district

Pin 612 801

Phone number- Alangudi Sri Aabhatsakayeswarar Temple - 04374 269407

vadakkumnathan temple - Thrissur

Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam are other names for Vadakkunnathan Temple. It is one of Kerala's largest and oldest Shiva temples, located in the city of Thrissur. This temple is a typical example of Kerala-style construction, with excellent murals depicting many Mahabharata stories artistically. Exquisite miniatures carved in wood may be found in the shrines and the Koothambalam.

The temple was created by Parasurama, according to legend. The main location of the Thrissur Pooram is the huge Thekkinkadu maidan, which encircles the Vadakumnathan temple. The four gopurams face north, south, east, and west, respectively.

Lord Parasurama, one of Lord Vishnu's eleven avatars, erected the Vadakkunnathan Temple, which is over 1,000 years old. The figure of Shiva, which is hidden beneath a ghee mount, was built throughout the years by daily abhishekam (ablution) using ghee. A devotee peering inside the sanctum now sees only a 16-foot-high ghee mount adorned with thirteen cascading gold crescents.

The miracle is, the ghee does not melt or does not have any foul odor.

The Ganapathi shrine is located in front of the temple kitchen, and one of the most prominent offerings to Mahaganapathy is Appam (sweetened rice cake fried in ghee). Propitiating Ganapathy is seen to be a way to prosperity and wealth in this area. A multi-shrine complex named nalambalam or chuttamabalam is located in the center of the Vadakkunnathan Temple, with three principal shrines dedicated to Vadakkunnathan, Shankaranarayana, and Sri Rama.

On the northern side, there is a circular building with the god facing west. In the same shrine, Shiva-Parvati is shown looking east, directly behind Shiva's image.

Temple Festivals

Vadakkunnathan Temple is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival celebrated annually in the month of April – May. One of the most colorful temple festivals of Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is a majestic event that combines the imposing elephant pomp with the furious playing of drums and cymbals. The fireworks at the occasion are a fabulous sight.

Temple Timings

The temple opens daily at 04:00 AM and closes at 10:30 AM. The temple reopens at 05:00 PM and closes at 8.20 PM. Non-Hindus entry is restricted in this temple.

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GURUVAYUR - Bhooloka Vaikunda

GURUVAYUR’ -Dwaraka of south - is one of the most famous Sree Krishna temples in India. The divine idol installed here represents the world–enchanting form of Sree Krishna endowed with the four lustrous arms carrying the conch, the discus, GURUVAYUR’ -Dwaraka of south - is one of the most famous Sree Krishna temples in India. The divine idol installed here represents the world–enchanting form of Sree Krishna endowed with the four lustrous arms carrying the conch, the discus, the mace and the lotus. Adorned with the divine `Thulasi’ garland and pearls necklaces, the idol represents the majestic form of Maha Vishnu as revealed to Vasudeva and Devaki at the time of 'Krishnavathara'.

Thousands of devotees from all over the world visit this temple daily for darsan (worship). It is believed that the Lord revels here in the same majestic form as he would at 'Vaikunda' - his celestial abode. Thus Guruvayur is known as `Bhooloka Vaikunda'. the mace and the lotus. Adorned with the divine `Thulasi’ garland and pearls necklaces, the idol represents the majestic form of Maha Vishnu as revealed to Vasudeva and Devaki at the time of 'Krishnavathara'.

SANCTITY OF THE IDOL The idol of Guruvayur temple is unique, since it is carved out of "Pathalanjana Sila", and is considered extremely sacred. This idol was once worshipped by Mahavishnu in Vaikunta. Vishnu handed it over to Brahma. King Suthapas and his wife who worshipped Bhrama for a child received this idol from Brahma. He advised them to start worshipping the idol. Once Lord Vishnu appeared before them and blessed them that he himself will be born as their child in their three re-births in three different forms and in three different situations. Thus they got the good fortune to worship the same deity in all three rebirths. They gave birth to Prasnigarbhan who gave to the world the practice of Brahmacharya Vratha (Celibacy) . In their next birth, Suthapas and his wife were born as Kashyapa and Adithi . Their son in that birth was Vamana. The third rebirth was as Vasudeva and Devaki. The Lord Krishna was born as their eighth son. In the long run , the Lord Krishna himself installed this idol in Dwaraka and worshipped it.

ANAYOTTAM OR ELEPHANT RACE Once Guruvayur was a Keezhedam (subordinate temple) of Thrikanamathilakam (Trikkunavay). The festival of Trikkunavay used to finish two days before the beginning of Guruvayur Utsavam . The elephants used to come from Trikkunavay for the Guruvayur utsavam. Once they refused to send their elephants to Guruvayur for not making payment in time. The elephants were chained but they broke the chain and ran to Guruvayur without the mahouts on that night. From that day onwards the elephants used to leave Trikkunavay on Punarvasu to reach Guruvayur in time for the festival. Trikkunavay was destroyed by the Dutch in 1755. To keep the reminiscence of this unusual event, the elephant race (aanayottam) is conducted every year and this marks the beginning of the Guruvayur Utsavam. The elephants run from Manjulal, (the banyan tree half a kilometer away from the eastern entrance to the temple) enter the temple, take 7 rounds and touch the flagstaff in the end. The first elephant to touch the flagstaff will be given special treatment inside the temple on the days of Utsavam and will get the privilege of carrying the Lord's thidambu for the procession.

In this temple only hindus are allowed.

Do not enter the temple wearing shirt, banyan, pyjama, lungi, chequered clothes, chapels etc. There are facilities to keep them outside the temple.

You can offer offerings online to guruvayurappan here.

https://www.guruvayurdevaswom.org:10443/offer.shtml

For more information on this temple visit

http://www.guruvayurdevaswom.org

HOW TO REACH
BY AIR - The nearest airport is Kochi, 90 km away.
BY RAIL - Thrissur, just 29 km away, is the nearest railway station.

BY ROAD - Several state-owned and private buses as well as taxis regularly ply between Thrissur and Guruvayur. Bus connections are also available to all the important towns of Kerala as well as neighboring Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

DEVASWOM OFFICE
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Garparakshambigai

Garparakshambigai - Arulmigu Mullaivananathar Temple

Shri Garparakshambigai (also pronounced as Garbharakshambikha or Garbharakshambigai) temple, is situated at Thirukarukaavur, Papanasam Taluk in Tanjore District in TamilNadu. Lord Shiva in this Sthalam is called Mullaivananathar and the Ambika is called Garparakshambigai.

Garparakshambigai History

This is an ancient Siva temple about 20 km East of Thanjavur dedicated to Sri Mullaivananathar and Sri Garparakshambigai. It is a huge temple spread over a wide expanse with imposing Gopurams and a tank in front of it. It is believed that childless people who worship here with devotion and faith are blessed with pregnancy and pregnant women with safe deliveries. Unmarried women also pray here for their marriages.

Its origin speaks of the story of Sage Nidhruva and his wife Vedhika who conceived after many prayers. Once while the sage was away, the pregnant Vedika was deep asleep when Sage Urdhvapada came to her door asking for alms. Therefore, she did not hear him and failed to respond. He cursed her and the fetus slipped out of her womb. She prayed to the Goddess who appeared and protected it, keeping it in a pot till it developed into a male child Naidhruvan.

The Linga here is self-manifested and made of ant-hill mud. Therefore there is no water abhiseka worship is only offered with "Punuhu". This Punuhu Chattam is offered by devotees who want to be cured of diseases.

Lord Mullaivana Nathar [Lord of the Jasmine Garden]

Lord Mullaivana Nathar (Lord of the Jasmine Garden) and worshipping this God will cure all kinds of skin diseases. People who are afflicted with incurable diseases come to this temple.

Thirukarugavur is the abode of Goddess Garbharakshambika and Lord Mullaivana nathar Garbharakshambika means “The Mother Who Protects the Womb”. The name of the place itself brings out the significance of the temple. A remarkable feature of the temple which distinguishes this temple from the innumerable other shrines of our land is that the Goddess Sri Garbharakshambika not only protects the unborn child but also blesses people who long for a child, people who have pregnancy-related problems, and pregnant women who come to the temple praying for easy delivery.

The other presiding deity is Lord Mullaivana Nathar (Lord of the Jasmine Garden) and worshipping this God will cure all kinds of skin diseases. People who are afflicted with incurable diseases come to this temple.

HOW TO REACH THE TEMPLE

Thirukarugavur is in Papanasam taluka which is located on Thanjavur (Tanjore) - Kumbakonam road.

It can be reached from both Thanjavur (Tanjore)and Kumbakonam. Town buses are available from both places to take you to the temple.

Papanasam is about 20 kilometers east of Thanjavur Town and 20 kilometers Southwest of Kumbakonam, so the distance is almost the same.

If you are traveling from Chennai, you have to take a train or bus to Kumbakonam and from Kumbakonam, buses are going straight to Thirukarugavur where the temple is situated. You can also rent a car locally for transport.

Devotees can offer the following kinds of worship by remitting the prescribed amount to the EXECUTIVE OFFICER by M.O. and get the receipts and Prasadams by post and be benefited.

1. ASHTOTHARAM ARCHANA
2. SAHASRANAMAM ARCHANA
3. ABISHEKAM
4. Manthra Charged Caster Oil
5. Manthra charged ghee
6. PUNUHU CHATTAM

Any queries can be sent to the following address.

The Executive Officer
Arulmigu Mullaivananathar Swami Thirukoil
Thirukarukavur Papanasam Vattam,
Thanjavur District,
Tamil Nadu,
PinCode : 614 302

Phone: 04374 273423

Couples Who Want a Baby Should Read Mantra of Garbarakshambigai

Mantra for Garbarakshambigai

Aum Garbarakshambigaayai cha vidhmahe
Mangala dhevadhaayai cha dheemahee
Dhanno devi prachodhayaath

Mannargudi rajagopalaswamy temple

About The Temple

The famous Vishnu temple at Mannargudi dedicated to Sri Rajagopalaswami was built by the Chola king Kulottunga (1070-1120 AD). The temple is situated over an area of 6 acres of land that commands an imposing view and provides accommodation for thousands of devotees. After the Chola kings, the Nayak kings of Tanjore took interest in the renovation of temples built earlier and as a result, the temple at Mannargudi was improved with many Gopurams and outer Prakarams.

Festivals Celebrated

Bhramotsavam in Pankuni (March -April), Float Festival in Aani (June-July), And Aadi Pooram During July-August Mannargudi is a place of religious antiquity and legendary importance. In ancient times, Mannargudi was known by many names namely, Senbagaranyam, Vasudevapuri, Dakshina Dwaraka, Vanduvarapati, and Swayambhu Sthalam, each name having a religious significance.

Temple Architecture

This is a massive temple with as many as seven Prakarams or circumambulatory paths surrounding the central sanctum. A 154 feet high RajaGopuram adorns the entrance to the outermost prakaram. There are several beautiful pillared halls in the temple - such as the Thousand-pillared hall, the Vallala Maharaja Mandapam, the Yaanai Vaahana Mandapam, Garudavaahana Mandapam, Vennaithaazhi Mandapam, and Punnai Vaahana Mandapam. The Shrine to Garuda on top of a 50 feet high monolithic pillar in front of the temple deserves mention. The saying 'Mannaargudi Madhil Azhagu' (the walls of the temple of Mannargudi are of great beauty) in Tamil, testifies to the grandeur of this temple.

Several teerthas (temple tanks) adorn this shrine. The Haridra Nadhi tank is located near the temple, and popular belief has it, that a river was transformed into a big tank, and that Rajagopala performed the famed Rasa Leela in the tank.

The Deities

The sanctum of this vast temple enshrines a 7 feet high image of Vasudeva with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhoodevi on either side. Sri Rajagopalaswami is the processional deity with a commanding appearance standing in front of the cow, with Rukmini and Satyabhama. This idol is considered to be the most handsome and attractive among the images of Vishnu.

There is another idol of Lord Krishna as a boy lying on the serpent Adisesha, with his right toe in the mouth, known as "Santana Rajagopalan". This image is made of bronze and the workmanship is super-excellent. The worship of Santana Rajagopalan has got a special significance. Popular belief has it that cradling the image of Santanagopalakrishna in one's lap would bless a barren couple with progeny.

There is a shrine of Goddess Senbagavalli Tayar and on her sides are the shrines of Rajanayaki on the right and Dwaranayaki on the left. She has four arms. This shrine has separate Prakarams.

There are small shrines in the temple dedicated to Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Garudalwar, etc. The Garuda Stambha placed in front of the Lord's shrine is 54 feet high and is made of a -single stone.

Glory of Moorthy

How to recount the beauty of the Lord at the Sanctum sanctorum slightly leaning towards the cow, with a single garment, an earring and a dangling kundala, holding in he right hand the golden rod with a whip having three corrugated dents, with the left hand fixed and resting on the shoulder of Sri Satya Bhama, standing enchantingly in a Tribhanga posture and most handsome to behold, Sri Vidya Rajagopala is captivatingly alluring, and the Mulavar Para Vasudevaconsorted by Sri Devi and Bhudevi is majestic to look at. In the standing posture, Mulavar, holding conch, discus, and mace, decorated with a complete set of silver Kavacha all over, dispels all our taints as also extends grace and benediction. Not only does He confer grace and merit to those who make a beeline to the shrine but anxious to bestow benefits to those who keep aside or could not otherwise visit the temple, He goes about the ceremonial procession along the streets. The beauty and bounty of Sri Vidya Rajagopala are unparalleled.

Oh, the charm of the left hand fixed and folded along the shoulder of Sri Satyabhama. Oh, the spell of the right hand holding the goldenrod with a whip having three distinct curling dents! Oh, the feast to the eyes (of the view of the Lord) is being attended by Rukmini on the right and Satyabhama on the left representing the pleasures and fortunes of this, as also the next birth!

While recollected in tranquil moments Sri Sengamala Thayar and Hemabja Nayaki Thayar with bouquets in their hands become the sweet mango, the revivifying force of energy of humanity, for they confer bliss and grace with their ambrosial form of compassionate eyes and fulfill the fruition of the ever-cherished aspirations of mankind!

The Vahanams In The Temple

There are many Vahanams in the temple of which Panchamukha Hanuman (Hanuman with five faces) is worth mentioning. Garuda Vahanam and Horse Vahanam are plated with gold and are said to have been donated by a European officer who was cured of his colic on offering worship to the Lord.

Worship Services And Festivals

Seven worship services are offered during the course of a day, and this temple attracts pilgrims throughout the year. The annual festival (Bhramotsavam) is celebrated in the month of Pankuni (March 15-April 15) for a period of 18 days when the deities are taken out in procession on decorated mounts. The float festival occurs in the month of Aani (June 15 - July 15). Aadi Pooram celebrated between July 15 and August 15 is another of the important festivals here.

HOW TO GET THERE
Rail: The nearest railway station of Nidamangalam is at a distance of 12-km and Thanjavur is at a distance of 34-km.

Road: Mannargudi is well connected by road to Thanjavur, Kumbhakonam, Tiruvarur, and other towns in the erstwhile Thanjavur district.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is available at the dharma shala in Mannargudi or at the economy class hotels, lodges, and devasthanam cottages in Thanjavur.

The temple has seven ceremonial worships daily as laid down hereunder

.	Time Name of the worship	Offering
1.	7.00 a.m. Visuarupa	Milk
2.	8.00 a.m. Thiruvanandal	Curd rice
3.	9.30 a.m. Kalaisandhi	Pongal
4.	11.30 a.m. Ucchi kalam	Paayasam,dhal, Vadai, kari amudhu, thenkuzhal.
5.	5.00 p.m. Nithyanusandanam	Dosai
6.	8.00 p.m. Eraakkalam	Samba Adisil
7.	9.00 p.m. Aradhajaamam	Sarkarai Pongal,Modhakam,Milk, Thaambhulam.

Timings for Darshan

Morning 5.30 a.m. to 12.30 noonEvening 4.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

Address

Arulmigu Rajagopalaswamy Temple,

Mannargudi-614 001.Tiruvarur District.

Tamil Nadu. India.

Phone:04367-222276

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