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Dear Friends,
Thanx for all the support given until now. Hope you guys continue to hear my podcasts. From hear on,I'll be posting all the episodes in this thread.

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Temple : Arulmigu SoundaraRajaPerumal Thirukkovil, Thaadikombu
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu SoundaraRajaPerumal Thirukkovil, Thaadikombu".

Audio Duration: 4m 49 sec
Audio Link http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857154/1/TamilPodcast59VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguSoundaraRajaP erumalThirukkovilThaadikombu.mp3

Location&Direction:This Temple is located 9 Kilometres from Dindukal.As there is no lodging facility at this place, it's better to stay at Dindukal and plan to visit this place.


Current Name : Thaadikombu (Thaazhai vaanam)
MainDeity : SoundaraRajaPerumal
Godesses : Soundaravalli
Theertham : Thaazhai Theertham
Dharshan Timings: Morning 6-11.30 Evening 4-8.30pm

Legend says that Thirumalirunzholai Nambi azhagar perumal (madurai kallazhagar) himself came to this place to help saint Mandugar and Killed demon Thaalasuran. As Madurai kallazhagar himself poises as SoundaraRajaPerumal,Almost all the festivals celebrated at kallazhagar temple is being celebrated here as well.Famous one being Lord soundararaja perumal goes through kudaga River at Chitra Pournami for Godess Annai Abhirami. This temple was renovated by Achutha Devar later by konirama Devar.

To hear sthlapuranam and more about this temple click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857154/1/TamilPodcast59VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguSoundaraRajaP erumalThirukkovilThaadikombu.mp3

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Good thread Nataraj, please write about temples which are long forgotten

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interesting :)

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very good service rendered by you, Shri Nataraj. please continue to enlighten us on more temples.

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Temple : Arulmigu Maruntheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruvanmiyur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Maruntheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruvanmiyur".

AudioLink:
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857160/1/TamilPodcast60VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguMaruntheeswar arThirukkovilThiruvanmiyur.mp3

Audio Duration: 6m 20 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Adayar-East coast road,where one can get down at Tharamani-Tidelpark Busstop and it is at a walkable distance of 1/2 km.

Current Name : Thiruvanmiyur
MainDeity : Maruntheeswarar,Paalvanna nathar
Godesses : Thiripurasundari,Soundarya nayaki
Theertham : Paapanasini,jenmanasini
Holytree : Vanni


Legend says that Lord Shiva Showed his Dance pose to Saint Vanmiki (vanmeekam - anthill) ,hence the place was named after him as vamiyur.Holy cow Kamadenu once due to curse from saint Vashista worshipped Lord here with her milk.Once the king tried to capture the cow,while rescueing,had hoofs on Shivalingam,hence the name Paalvanna nathar.Shiva had given advice on all diseases and it's corresponding curing medicines to saint Agathiyar,hence the name Mauntheeswarar.

To hear sthalapuranam and more about this temple please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857160/1/TamilPodcast60VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguMaruntheeswar arThirukkovilThiruvanmiyur.mp3

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Thank you Nataraj .....awesome thread!!!

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Temple : Arulmigu Vaaleeswarar Thirukkovil, Kuranganilmuttam
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Vaaleeswarar Thirukkovil, Kuranganilmuttam".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857171/1/TamilPodcast61VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVaaleeswararT hirukkovilKuranganilmuttam.mp3
Audio Duraion : 4m 50 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Kanchipuram-Vandhavasi road,where one can get down at Doosi village and it is at a distance of 2 km.

Current Name : Kuranganilmuttam
MainDeity : Vaaleeswarar, koyyamalainathar
Godesses : Iraiyaar valaiyammai,Sri Poorana KanganaTharani
Theertham : Kaakai Theertham
Holytree : Ilanthai


Legend says that in this Sthalam Vaali as Monkey,Indra as Squrril (Anil),Emadharmaraja as Crow(kaakam) worshipped Lord shiva to get rid of their curse.Hence the name Kuranganilmuttam.This temple was built by Mahendra varma pallava.Lord Brahmma had worshipped Lord shiva here when this place used to be called as Thiruilanthai and Lord was called as Koyyamalainathar.

To hear sthalapuranam and more about the temple click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857171/1/TamilPodcast61VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVaaleeswararT hirukkovilKuranganilmuttam.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Muktheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thilatharpanapuri
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Muktheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thilatharpanapuri".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857177/1/TamilPodcast62VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguMuktheeswarar ThirukkovilThilatharpanapuri.mp3

Audio Duration: 5m 50 sec

Location&Direction: One should take the Mayiladuthurai-Thiruvarur bus route and get down at Poondhottam village.From there Take Eravancheri bus route for 2 km where this

temple is situated at west

Current Name : Thilatharpanapuri (thilakaipathi)
MainDeity : Muktheeswarar,Mantharavaneswarar
Godesses : sornavalli (porkodi)
Theertham : Brahma theertham
Holytree : Manthara tree

There are 7 sthalams for performing the rituals (Pindam,Tharpanam) for dead(pithru sthalam).They are Kasi,Rameswaram,Sri Vanjiyam,Thiruvenkadu,gaya,Thiriveni sangamam and the seventh one being Thilatharpanapuri. In Ramayan, When Ravana took Sita, Jatayu tried stopping him but finally killed by Ravana.During the return from Lanka, Rama and
Lakshmana did the rituals for their Father and beloved Jatayu as well.

To hear more about this temple and sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857177/1/TamilPodcast62VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguMuktheeswarar ThirukkovilThilatharpanapuri.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Pathirivaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruavalivanallur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Pathirivaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruavalivanallur
".

Audio Link: http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857180/1/TamilPodcast63VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPathirivanesw ararThirukkovilThiruavalivanallur.mp3
Audio Duration: 6m 2 sec

Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thanjavur district,valangaiman Circle .One should should go to ammapettai Railway station (thanjavur-needa mangalam route) where this temple is situated 6km from there. There are many buses direct from Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.

Current Name : Thiruavalivanallur (pathiri vanam,pullaranyam)
MainDeity : Pathirivaneswarar,Satchinathar,Thamparisudaiyar
Godesses : Soundarya nayaki
Theertham : Siva Pushkarini
Holytree : Pathiri tree

This temple is second in pancharanya sthalams.(Thirukarukavur,Thiruavalivanallur,Arithu varamangalam,Thiruirumpoolai,Thirukolambathur). As all these five temples are situated in a mark cross, one can visit all these five temples in a day. Legend says that Sambupatha sarma ,a Siva devotee called Lord shiva to identify his wife.As Shiva,with goddess obliged to the devotee pointing his wife,hence the name satchinathar and the sthalam was named as "aval ival nallur". It is sacred to take bathe in Siva Pushkirini which is situated in front of the temple.Thirugnana sambandar praises Lord as "Thamparisudaiyar" in his verses.

To hear sthalapuranam and more about the temple click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857180/1/TamilPodcast63VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPathirivanesw ararThirukkovilThiruavalivanallur.mp3

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This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Othaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruchotruthurai".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857184/1/TamilPodcast64VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguOthaneswararT hirukkovilThiruchotruthurai.mp3

Audio Duration: 6m 30 sec

Location&Direction:This sthalam can be reached 4kms east of kandiyur which inturn can be reached enroute Thanjavur-Thiruvaiyaru busroute.This temple is situated on the banks of Kudamuruti river.

Current Name : Chotruthurai
MainDeity : Othaneswarar,Chotruthurai Esar
Godesses : Anna Poorani
Theertham : BrahmaTheertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal

Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.30pm-8pm

Pooja timings : MorningSandhi 8 am,Evening-6pm


There is a famous verse named "Cholanadu Sorudaithu". So there is no surprise by name "chottruthurai" indicating the fertility of the place. Keeping Thiruvaiyaru as Lankmark,Among the sapthasthana shalams,Thiruchottruthurai comes third.According to Legend, when the marriage of nandhi took place in Thirumazhapadi, All kinds of food were prepared and sent from here(again indicating the fertility).There are statues of Arulalar and his wife with "atchaya pathiram" in their hands where they served food to everyone (gods gift)

To hear sthlapuranam and more about the temple please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857184/1/TamilPodcast64VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguOthaneswararT hirukkovilThiruchotruthurai.mp3

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Temple :This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Dayanitheeswarar Thirukkovil,VadaKurangaduthurai".


Location&Direction:This sthalam can be reached 22kms from Kumbakonam which inturn can be reached enroute Kumbakonam-Thiruvaiyaaru busroute in Thanjavur District.

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857186/1/TamilPodcast65VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguDayanitheeswa rarThirukkovilVadaKurangaduthurai.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 2 sec

Current Name : VadaKurangaduthurai
MainDeity : Dayanitheeswarar,Kulaivangunathar,Valipureeswarar
Godesses : Jada maguda nayagi
HolyTree : Thennai
Theertham : ValiTheertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal

Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.30pm-8pm

Pooja timings : MorningSandhi 8 am,Evening-6pm

The place where Vali and sugreeva worshipped Lord shiva are named Kurungadurai. As this temple is situated at the west coast of River cauvery ,it's called as
VadaKurangaduthurai. Once Vali during war lost half of his tail (got cut). He worhsipped Lord Dayanitheeswarar at this temple and got his tail back.Hence the name Valeepureeswarar. Lord also helped a pregnant women by bending down a cocunut tree to quench the thirst of that women,hence the name Kulaivangunathar. Arunagirinathar has also written 3 verses on Lord Muruga who is at the 2nd praharam of the temple.

To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam Please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857186/1/TamilPodcast65VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguDayanitheeswa rarThirukkovilVadaKurangaduthurai.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Veezhinathar Thirukkovil, Thirumeezhivizhalai
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Veezhinathar Thirukkovil, Thirumeezhivizhalai".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857193/1/TamilPodcast66VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVeezhinatharT hirukkovilThirumeezhivizhalai.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 30 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thiruvaarur-Kodavasal District ,10 miles west of Poonthotam Railway station.

Current Name : Veezhimizhalai
MainDeity : Veezhinathar ,Kalyana Sundarar
Godesses : Sundara Gujambigai
Theertham : Vishnu Theertham,Brahma Theertham
Holytree : Pala (jack)


Legend says that Lord Vishnu in an attempt to get Chakra from Lordshiva (which had been earlier used to destroy Demon jalantharan) worshipped Shiva at this sthalam using 1000 Lotus flowers a day. One day he found one of the flowers missing,But as to continue pooja,he put his left eye at the feet of Shiva.Hence the name Veezhimizhalai. Lord Shiva married Kathyayini at this sthalam hence the name kalyana sundarar as well.

To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857193/1/TamilPodcast66VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVeezhinatharT hirukkovilThirumeezhivizhalai.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Vilvavananathar Thirukovil, Thirukollamputtur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Villvavananathar Thirukovil, Thirukollambuttur".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857194/1/TamilPodcast67VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVilvavananath arThirukkovilThirukkollamputhur.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 26 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thirukollambuttur-Tanjavur District ,situated at Nannilam circle near Koradacheri. We can also reach to this place Via Kumbakonam-Koradacheri bus route by getting down at Sellur.

Current Name : Kollamputtur
MainDeity : Vilvavananathar
Godesses : Azhagiya Nachiyar
Theertham : Agathiyar Theertham,Brahma Theertham, Arjuna Theertham
Holytree : Villvam

When Pandavas were in Exile, Arjuna followed the advise given by Kowmiya Saint to worship Vilvavananathar, Arjuna was blessed with Pashupathaasthram by Vilvananathar which he used during Mahabaratha War.
Another famous story is, when Sage Thirugyanasambandar along with his disciples visted this place there was cyclone and he rowed the Boat without the Paddle by singing the verse "Kottamae Kamazhum" and by Gods Grace reached the other side of the bank and worshiped Vilvavananathar, hence the name "Odampokiyaaru"

To hear more about this temple and sthalapuranam Please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857194/1/TamilPodcast67VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVilvavananath arThirukkovilThirukkollamputhur.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukovil, Thiruvengaivaasal
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukovil, Thiruvengaivaasal".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857209/1/TamilPodcast68VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVengainatharT hirukkovilThiruvengaivasal.mp3

Audio Duration : 7m 2 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located 7 K.M from Pudhukottai. Also people can reach this temple 3KM from Thirugokaranam.

Current Name : Vengaivaasal (Vagulaaranyam)
MainDeity : Vengainathar, Vyakrapureeswarar
Godesses : Bhagadhambal, Periyanayaki
Holytree : Vagulam

As the Legend says, Holy cow Kamadhenu, to get rid of the curse was worshiping Lord shiva at Thirugokarnam which is 3 KM from Pudhukottai. One fine day Lord Shiva was pleased by Kamadhenu's worship and wanted to test her to relieve her with all the curses. Lord Shiva came in the form of a Tiger and started to hunt Kamadhenu. Kamadhenu by its nature who cannot say a word NO for whoever approches her, told the Tiger (Vengai in tamil) to wait till she finishes the daily pooja for lord shiva. Lord shiva who is in the form of Tiger was pleased by that act, relieved her with all the curses and Blessed her with all the powers she has lost and took her along to Heaven.

There is also a story related to a sculpturer who made two Godesses Deities. For more please hear to the podcast....

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857209/1/TamilPodcast68VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVengainatharT hirukkovilThiruvengaivasal.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukovil, Vazhuvur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukovil, Vazhuvur".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857217/1/TamilPodcast69VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguGajaSamharamu rthyThirukkovilVazhuvur.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 3 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located 9 K.M from Mayladuthurai via Thiruvarur bus route.

Current Name : Vazhuvur
MainDeity : Gajasamharamurthy
Godesses : Balakuchambigai
Holytree : Tharugai

During the Deluge when the whole world sank under ocean water this place remind intact hence the name Vazhuvur. Demon Gajamuhasuran was killed by Lord Shiva at this place. This place is well known as Gana Sabha.

To know more about the history entangled with the temple, hear the podcast....

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857217/1/TamilPodcast69VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguGajaSamharamu rthyThirukkovilVazhuvur.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukovil, Kodavaayil

This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukovil, Kodavayil".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857226/1/TamilPodcast70VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguKoneswararThi rukovilKodavaayil.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 37 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is situated in Thivarur District and located at Thivarur-kumbakonam bus route.

Current Name : Kodavaasal
MainDeity : Koneswarar
Godesses : Periyanayaki
Theertham : Amrutha Theertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Holy Tree : Banana

Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.00pm-8pm


During deluge when land was drowned by ocean water, in order to save vedhas they were placed in a pot and was coverd with a Shiva lingam as a Lid. After few days this pot
reached Kodamooku near kumbakonam. As days passed by, this pot broke into three parts, the bottom part landed in Kumbakonam, Middle part reached ThiruKalayanallur, and the top part along with the Lid reached Kudavaayil which is now called as Kudavaasal.

To hear about the King Senganan's story, Garudas fight with demon, please click the link below.
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857226/1/TamilPodcast70VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguKoneswararThi rukovilKodavaayil.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil, Thirupoonthuruthi
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil, Thirupoonthuruthi".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857249/1/TamilPodcast71VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPushpavaneswa rarThirukkovilThirupoonthuruthi.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec

Location&Direction:This Temple is located in Thanjavur District , where one can take the Thanjavur-Thiruvaiyaaru busroute and reach this temple 3kms from Thirukandiyur.


Current Name : Poonthuruthi
MainDeity : Pushpavaneswarar
Godesses : Soundaryanayaki
Theertham : Surya Theertham
Dharshan Timings: Morning 6-11.30 Evening 4-8.30pm

Land between two rivers is called Thuruthi.Legend says that Indra created a garden between River cauvery and it's branch river Kudamuruti and worshipped Lord shiva at this place hence the name Poonthuruthi and Lord shiva was called as Pushpavaneswarar.In this temple all the nandhi's are little bit away from the main sanctum.To know the reason and also to hear the story about sambandar medu please hear the podcast.

To hear more about the temple and Sthalapuranam please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857249/1/TamilPodcast71VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPushpavaneswa rarThirukkovilThirupoonthuruthi.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Durgambikai thirukkovil, Patteswaram
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Durgambikai thirukkovil, Patteswaram".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857263/1/TamilPodcast72VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguDurgambigaiTh irukkovilPatteswaram.mp3
Audio duration : 6m 2 sec

Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thanjavur district, 8km southeast of Kumbakonam .There are many buses direct from Thanjavur,Tharasuram and Kumbakonam.

Current Name : Patteswaram
MainDeity : Patteswaran,Thenupureeswarar
Goddesses : Gnanambigai
Theertham : Koti Theertham


This temple also known as Pancha nandhi kshetram has all Nandhi slightly deviated from the sannadhi to provide dharshan to Thirugnana sambandhar who had "muthu pandhal" (shade) over him during hot season. Rama , in order to get over "sayahadhi" Dhosham (as he killed ravana) came here and created lingam (now known as Ramalingam) worshipped the Lord. Daughter of Kamadhenu Patti helped Goddess by performing abhishekam over Lord hence the name Patteswaram .

To hear More about Sthala Puranam and Temple Hear the Audio Below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857263/1/TamilPodcast72VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguDurgambigaiTh irukkovilPatteswaram.mp3

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Nataraj

Excellent Thread..

Pls continue

Aum NamaShivaya

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Temple : Arulmigu Gomathi Amman Thirukkovil ,Sankaran Kovil
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Gomathi Amman Thirukkovil ,Sankaran Kovil".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857269/1/TamilPodcast73VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguGomathiAmmanT hirukkovilSankaranKovil.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec

Location&Direction: One should take the Thenkasi-Viruthunagar Train route to reach Sankaran Kovil or it is situated 32 km from Rajapalayam or 40 kms from Thirunelveli.

Current Name : Sankaran Kovil
MainDeity : Sankaralingeswarar,Sankara Narayanar
Goddesses : Gomathi Amman
Theertham : Nagasnai
Holytree : Punnai

This temple also called as Avudaiamman Kovil or Davasu kovil or SankaraNayinar Kovil Depicts a good example for no distinction between Siva or Vishnu. Here the Main Deity Sankara Narayanar Poses himself with half Shiva and Half vishnu.Goddess Gomathi Amman Worshipped Lord at this place.This temple is also considered to be representing one of the five elements (Land) in this area, the other being Nallur,Tharukapuram,Thenmalai and Devathaanam.

To hear more about the temple and hear sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857269/1/TamilPodcast73VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguGomathiAmmanT hirukkovilSankaranKovil.mp3

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[Raghu]

ALL ABOUT LORD SHIVA

The common thread of thought in the religious beliefs of the Indian
subcontinent upholds a single Reality (as in absolute monoism) and
holds in reverence each of the several manifestation of the Ultimate
Reality in the forms of Gods. Bhrama, Vishnu and Shiva are revered as
the Supreme Trinity of multitude of manifestations of Divinity. It is
said that all that is true, all that is good and all that is
beautiful is God (Satyam Shivam Sundaram).

Shiva is referred to as 'the good one' or the 'auspicious one'.
Shiva - Rudra is considered to be the destroyer of evil and sorrow.
Shiva - Shankara is the doer of good. Shiva is 'tri netra' or three
eyed, and is 'neela kantha' - blue necked (having consumed poison to
save the world from destruction. Shiva - Nataraja is the Divine
Cosmic Dancer. Shiva - Ardhanareeswara is both man and woman.

He is both static and dynamic and is both creator and destroyer. He
is the oldest and the youngest, he is the eternal youth as well as
the infant. He is the source of fertility in all living beings. He
has gentle as well as fierce forms. Shiva is the greatest of
renouncers as well as the ideal lover. He destroyes evil and protects
good. He bestows prosperity on worshipers although he is austere. He
is omnipresent and resides in everyone as pure consciousness.
Shiva is inseparable from Shakti - Parvati the daughter of
Himavaan - Haimavati. There is no Shiva without Shakti and no Shakti
without Shiva, the two are one - or the absolute state of being -
consciousness and bliss.

The five mantras that constitute Shiva's body are Sadyojaata,
Vaamadeva, Aghora, Tatpurusha and Eesaana. Eesaana is Shiva not
visible to the human eye, Sadyojaata is Shiva realized in his basic
reality (as in the element earth, in the sense of smell, in the power
of procreation and in the mind). The Vishnudharmottara Purana of the
6th century CE assigns a face and an element to each of the above
mantras. (Sadyojaata - earth, Vaamadeva - water, Aghora - fire,
Tatpurusha - air and Eesaana - space).

The names of the deified faces with their elements are Mahadeva
(earth), Bhairava (fire), Nandi (air), Uma (water) and Sadasiva
(space). Panchamukha lingams have been seen from the 2nd century
onwards. The Trimurthi Sadasiva image of Shiva in the Elephanta Caves
near Mumbai is a portrayal in stone, of the five faces of Shiva. The
fourth and the fifth heads are not seen in this image here.
The works of sages Vyasa, Vasishta, Patanjali, the poet Kalidasa,
the tamil saint poets Nayanmars - Appar, Sundarar, Sambandar, the
poet Manikkavachakar, the mystic tamil siddhas, tantric philosophers,
the spiritual leader Adi Sankaracharya and others such as Basavanna
and Appayya Deekshitar speak of the attributes of Shiva.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SHIVA LINGAM

The non antrhropomorphic Lingam form of Shiva is what is held in
reverence in temples all over the sub continent. The Lingam is a
symbol. It is a symbol of that which is invisible yet omnipresent. It
is hence a a visible symbol of the Ultimate Reality which is present
in us (and in all objects of creation ).
The Shivalingam denotes the primeval energy of the Creator.It is
believed that at the end of all creation, during the great deluge,
all of the different aspects of God find a resting place in the
Lingam; Bhrama is absorbed into the right, Vishnu to the left and
Gayatri into the heart. The Shivalingam is also a representation of
the infinite Cosmic Column of fire, whose origins, Vishnu and Bhrama
were unable to trace. (see Lingodbhavar).

Legend has it that Parvati fashioned a Shivalingam with a fistful
of sand at Kanchipuram and worshipped Shiva; this lingam is known as
the Prithvilingam, denoting the primordial element earth.
Shivalingams in several temples are swayambus, or that which appeared
on their own, or that which is untouched by a chisel. On the other
hand, there are temples where the Shivalingam is carved out of stone
and installed. The highly polished Shivalingams of the Pallava period
bear several stripes, as in the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram.
The Shivalingam is generally mounted on a circular or quadrangular
receptacle called the Avudaiyar. This pedestal is designed so as to
drain off the water offered during ablution ceremonies. In temples
such as Kanchipuram, abhishekam is offered only to the pedestal and
not to the Shivalingam made of sand. The bottom of the pedestal
represents Bhrama, the octogonal middle represents Vishnu and the
upper circular portion represents Shiva. The upper portion of the
Shivalingam may be of various shapes, cylindrical, elliptical,
umbrella shaped. Images may also be (rarely) carved on a Shivalingam.
Nandi, the bull is depicted facing the sanctum in all Saivite
temples, symbolizing the human soul Jeevatma yearning for realizing
its oneness with Paramatma, the ultimate reality.
Typically, the processional bronze images of Shiva are those of
Somaskanda, Chandrasekhara, Bhikshatana and Nataraja. Although in
most Shiva temples, the central shrine enshrining the Shivalingam is
of the greatest importance, the Nataraja shrine is of greater
importance at Chidambaram, the Somaskandar - Tyagarajar shrine is of
greater significance at Tiruvarur.

LINGODBHAVA - ORIGIN OF SHIVA LINGA WORSHIP

Lingodbhavamurthy is an iconic representation of Shiva, installed
in the rear devakoshta (niche) of the garbagriha (sanctum) of all
Shiva temples. The story of Lingodbhavar is that of the attempts of
Vishnu and Bhrama to discover the origins (the beginning Aadi and the
end Antha) of Shiva, as stated in three of the puranas - the Kurma
Purana, the Vayu Purana and Shiva Purana.
Vishnu was engaged in his yoganidhra - the slumber of yoga - at the
end of a kalpa, in the waters of the great deluge, when there
appeared before him, Bhrama emerging from a great illumination.
Bhrama introduced himself to Vishnu as the Creator of the Universe,
to which Vishnu replied that he was the architect of the Universe. An
argument ensued between both as to their superiority over one
another, when there appeared before them - a huge lingam of fire -
with tongues of flames blazing out of it.
Curious to trace the origins of this column of fire, Bhrama assumed
the form of a swan and flew upwards, while Vishnu assumed the form of
a boar, and burrowed down into the earth. Days of search in either
direction proved futile, and hence the duo surrendered to this column
of fire with prayers. Shiva then appeared out of this column of fiery
lingam, with a thousand arms and legs, with the sun, moon and fire as
his three eyes, bearing the pinaka bow, wearing the hide of an
leephant, bearing the trishul, and addressed Vishnu and Bhrama in a
thunderous voice, explaining that the two were born out of him, and
that the three were then separated out into three different aspects
of divinity.

The non-anthropomorphic form Shivalingam is a representation of
this infinite cosmic column of fire, whose origins were not tracable
by Bhrama or Vishnu. The Shivalingam is the center of reverence and
worship in all Saivite temples.

The manifestation of Shiva in this column of fire in front of
Bhrama and Vishnu, is carved in stone, as the Lingodbhavamurthy
manifestation of Shiva, and is always enshrined in the rear niche of
the sanctum enshring a Shivalingam. Since most temples face east,
Lingodbhavar faces West.

This legend described above is held at the vast Arunachaleswara
temple complex at Tiruvannamalai, where the sacred Annamalai hill
itself, is considered to be a manifestation of this cosmic column of
fire. Tiruvannamalai, is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas,
representing the primordial element fire.

There is another interesting aspect to this legend. While Bhrama
was flying upwards in the guise of a swan, he saw the petals of a
ketaki flower drifting down. Tired by the futility of his efforts to
reach the top of the mysterious column of fire, Bhrama requested the
flower to acquiese to his lie that he had seen the top of the column
where the flower had previously resided. Accompanied by his
accomplice, Bhrama confronted Vishnu and asserted that he had indeed
discovered the origin of the cosmic column. An enraged Shiva appeared
out of the fiery column and cursed Bhrama so that he would not be
worshipped in temples on earth. This legend relates to the fact that
there are hardly any temples dedicated to Bhrama in India. There is a
shrine to Bhrama at Uttamar Koyil in Tamilnadu, and Bhrama is also
represented in the devakoshtas (niches) in Shiva temples; there are
thus no Bhrama temples of any significance in India.

KAALA SAMHAARAM - THE STORY OF MARKANDEYA

This legend relates to the story of Shiva's protecting Markandeya
from the clutches of death.

Mrikandu Munivar worshipped Shiva and sought from him the boon of
begetting a son. He was given the choice between a gifted son with a
short lived tenure on earth or a dunce with a long life. Mrikandu
Munivar chose the former, and was blessed with Markandeya, an
exemplary son, destined to die at the age of 16.

Markandeya grew up to be a great devotee of Shiva. On the day of
his destined death Markandeya continued to worship a Shivalingam. The
messengers of Yama, the God of death were unable to take away the
lad's life, given his devotion to Shiva and his being engaged in the
act of worship then. Yama himself came in person to take his life
away and sprung his noose around the young sage's neck. The noose
landed around the Shivalingam, and out of it, Shiva emerged in all
his fury, and kicked Yama and killed Death itself. He then revived
him, under the condition that the devout youth would live for ever.
This legend of Shiva killing death itself, is frozen in metal and
held in worship at Tirukkadavur. Tirukkadavur is the shrine where
thousands throng to celebrate shashti abda poorthi (60th birthdays),
with the belief that the blessings of the deity enshrined would
prolong their lives. Tirukkadavur is one of the 8 Veeratta temples
celebrating Shiva as the destroyer of evil forces.

THE STORY OF AMRITA - THE CELESTIAL NECTAR

This legend is of great importance both in Saivite and Vaishnavite
system of beliefs. The devas and the asuras (gods and demons) united
in their efforts to churn the celestial ocean of milk
(ksheerasaagaram), in quest of Amrita (the nectar of life and
immortality). This mammoth task was carried out with the Mandara
Mount as the churning stick and the mythological snake Vasuki as the
rope.

Vishnu assumed the Koorma avatara (tortoise) to hold the Mandara
mountain in place and to prevent it from sinking into the ocean.
Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth emerged from the ocean, and so did the
moon god Chandra. Then came the dreaded poision, Kaalakoota. The gods
and demons appealed to Shiva to save them from the fumes that
emanated from the poison. Without hesitation, Shiva consumed the
poison, and retained it in his throat, which turned blue on account
of the poison, leading to the name Neelakantha or Vishaapaharana
Murthy.

This instance of all of the gods, mortals and demons worshipping
Shiva, for the act of saving the Universe from the dreaded poison, is
believed to have occured during the pradosha kaala (the time period
just before sun set). The pradosha kaala puja in Shiva temples is
considered to be very sacred on all occurrences of pradosha days,
two days before the new moon and the full moon each month. The
pradosha kaala puja at the Kapaleeswarar temple at Mylapore - Chennai
attracts thousands of devotees with amazing regularity.

The legend does not end here. Their obstacle out of the way, the
devas and asuras continued to churn the ocean in quest of their
ultimate goal, and were rewarded with the spectacle of the divine
physician Dhanvantari emerging out of the ocean with a pot bearing
the celestial nectar. A fierce tussle followed between the gods and
the demons over the issue of sharing the nectar of immortality.
Vishnu the protector of good intervened, took the form of an
enchantress Mohini, appeared on the spot, charmed the asuras, and
served all of the nectar to the devas, and thereby protected the
universe from the calamity that would have occurred if the asuras had
attained immortality.

The legend still does not end here. Two of the asuras, aware of
Mohini's trickery took the guise of devas and begot a dose of the
nectar from her. Vishnu discovered their act, only when they had
consumed half their portion of Amrita, and proceded to destroy them.
Protected by the nectar of immortality, the demons took the form of
Rahu and Ketu. Rahu with a snakes head and a human body, and Ketu
with a human head and a snake's body are regarded as celestial
bodies - shadow planets, or the node positions at which eclipses are
caused. Rahu is the ascending node while Ketu is the descending node.

Popular belief has it that eclipses are caused when Rahu or Ketu
swallow the moon or the sun.

Yet another legend has it that the serpent Vasuki consumed the
celestial nectar much against the wishes of the sun and the moon, and
that it was split into two, and still continued to live in the form
of Rahu and Ketu, the so called enemies of the sun and the moon,
threatening to eclispse them at the right moment!

Rahu is believed to have worshipped Shiva at Tirunageswaram near
Thanjavur-Tamilnadu, and is enshrined there. Ketu is believed to have
worshipped Shiva at Perumpallam near Mayiladuturai (Chidambaram -
Tamilnadu) and is enshrined there. Sri Kalahasti near Tirupati in
Andhra Pradesh, enshrines Shiva who was worshipped by both Rahu and
Ketu. Special worship services are carried out in all these temples
during eclipses.

Mohini avatara sevai is celebrated in many Vaishnavite temples,
where Vishnu is decorated as Mohini the enchantress. Vishnu
worshipping Shiva in his Koorma avatara is enshrined at Tirukkachur,
near Chennai.

KIRAATAARJUNEEYAM - ARJUNA'S ENCOUNTER WITH SHIVA

This legend relates to the encounter between Arjuna the Pandava
prince and Shiva, and is an important event in the epic Mahabharata.
Arjuna the valiant Pandava prince, during the princes' exile in the
jungles, went out to the Himalayas to worship Shiva, to win from him
the Paasupataastram, the infallible weapon. His penance bore fruit,
when Shiva, in the guise of a hunter (Kiraata) donning a bow appeared
before him, picked up a quarrel with him over a wild boar, and
challenged him to a combat. This manifestation of Shiva is known as
Kiraata Murthy. In the course of this (mock) fight, the hunter
stripped Arjuna of all his weapons (and his ego), and the brave
prince continued to fight with his bare hands. Shiva then revealed
his true self, and blessed him with the Paasupataastram.
Arjuna's encounter with Shiva is celebrated at Tiruvetkalam near
Chidambaram - Tamilnadu.

Kiraata Murthy is also revered at Kumbhakonam (Tamilnadu) , where
it is believed that an arrow from Shiva's bow pierced the pot
containing the celestial nectar amritam, and spilled it into the
Mahamagam tank.

ANDAKAASURA VADAM - SLAYING OF THE DEMON ANDAKA

This legend relates to the slaying of the blind demon Andaka by
Shiva. There are eight such legends narrating Shiva's role as the
destroyer of evil.
Shiva's consort Parvati, once playfully covered his three eyes with
her hands from behind. Lo and behold, the entire universe was plunged
into total darkness. Drops of sweat fell from Shiva's forehead and
turned into a frightful demon. This demon was known as Andakaasura -
given his state of blindness (Andaka).

Andakasuran performed severe penances towards Bhrama, and sought
the boon of immortality. His penances were rewarded the the boon of
immortality was rewarded to him, subject to the caveat that he would
lose his life, if he would lust after his own mother. Blinded now by
power, Andaka, ravaged the universe causing untold suffering to its
inhabitants. He then came across Parvati, and not knowing that her
playful act had resulted in his being born, lusted after her. A
battle between him and Shiva ensued, at the end of which, Shiva
impaled him with his trident; at the brink of death, Andakaasuran
implored Shiva to let him be reborn as his devotee. Shiva then turned
him into a Shiva Gana - Bhringi.

A beautiful bronze image of the Andakaasura Vada Moorthy
manifestation of Shiva is enshrined at Tirukkovilur (near
Tiruvannamalai - Tamilnadu), in the Veeratteswarar temple. This
temple is one of the 8 temples celebrating Shiva as the destroyer of
evil forces.

TRIPURA SAMHAARAM - DESTRUCTION OF THE THREE EVIL CITADELS

This legend relates to the destruction of the three evil cities
Tripura, by Shiva. There are eight such legends narrating Shiva's
role as the destroyer of evil.

The demon Taraka had three demon children Taarakaaksha, Kamalaaksha
and Vidyunmaali. These demon princes performed severe penances
towards Bhrama and won the gift of immense power. The boon that they
received, granted them that they would live for a thousand years in
three invincible, moving cities or forts (Tripura) and that they
would be destroyed only by a cosmic arrow that would merge the three
forts into one, and set them to fire. The demons, armed with this
boon, wreaked havoc on the universe. At the end of the the stipulated
time period, Shiva created a bow and an arrow and a charriot with the
various gods and goddesses and components of the universe. With
Bhrama as the charioteer, he sped across, and shot a single arrow of
fire which destroyed the three cities.

Tripurantaka, is the manifestation of Shiva as the destroyer of the
Tripuras. Tripurantaka is enshrined at Tiruvatikai near Chidambaram.
The Veeratteswarar temple here is one of the 8 Veerata stalas
celebrating Shiva as the destroyer of evil forces. Tripurantaka is
also enshrined at Tiruvirkolam (Koovum) near Chennai.
JALANDARAASURA SAMHAARAM - SLAYING OF THE DEMON JALANDARA
This legend relates to the slaying of the demon Jalandara by Shiva.

There are eight such legends narrating Shiva's role as the destroyer
of evil.

Jalandara the demon was born, when Shiva directed his rage, in the
form of fire from his third eye, into the ocean (hence the name
Jalandaran). Jalandaraasuran grew to be a powerful demon, and
dominated the world. He married Brinda, a pious woman. The demon he
was, Jalandaraasuran lusted after Shiva's consort Parvati; this
resulted in a battle between him and Shiva. Shiva created a chakra
(wheel) in the waters and challenged Jalandaraasuran to lift it. This
disk, severed the demon's head.

The slaying of the demon Jalandaraasuran is celebrated and
enshrined in the Veeratteswarar temple at Tiruvirkudi (near
Thanjavur - Tamilnadu). Tiruvirkudi is one of the 8 Veeratta temples
celebrating Shiva the as the destroyer of evil forces.

Jalandaraasuran's widow Brinda is enshrined in a samadhi at
Tiruvirkudi. It is believed that she took the form of a Tulsi plant.
Unlike in other temples, Tulsi is offered to Shiva at Tiruvirkudi.
Shiva later on gave his discus (chakram) to Vishnu. Vishnu bears
the Chakram as one of his attributes. The legend of Shiva gifting
Vishnu with the cosmic discus is held at Tiruveezhimizhalai near the
above mentioned Virkudi and at Tirumalpur near Kanchipuram.

GAJAASURA SAMHAARAM - SLAYING OF THE DEMON GAJAASURAN

This legend relates to the slaying of the demon Gajaasuran by
Shiva. There are eight such legends portraying Shiva as the destroyer
of evil.

Gajaasuran, a demon who had the form of an elephant (gaja)
tormented the universe and terrified the gods and the humans.
Continuing unchecked, he proceded to attack Shiva's abode. A
terrified Parvati beseeched Shiva to put an end to the attrocity, and
Shiva obliged by flaying the skin of the demon and wearing it as a
drape around him - and then danced the dance of victory.
A splendid bronze image of Gajasamhaaramurthy is held in worship at
Vazhuvoor near Mayiladuturai in Tamilnadu. Vazhuvoor is one of the 8
Veeratta temples celebrating Shiva as the destroyer of evil forces.
DAKSHA YAGNA - STORY OF DAKSHA'S SACRIFICE AND SATI-SHAKTI
This legend is associated with the destruction of Daksha's
sacrifice and the origin of the Shakti Peethas of India. This is one
of the eight legends portraying Shiva as the destroyer of evil.

Sati, the consort of Shiva was the daughter of Daksha Prajaapati a
descendant of Bhrama.. Sati had married Shiva against the wishes of
her father. The vain Daksha performed a great yagna (with the sole
aim of insulting Shiva), to which he invited all of the gods and
goddesses except his son in law Shiva. Against Shiva's wishes, Sati
attended this sacrifice and was insulted by her father. Unable to
bear this insult, Sati immolated herself.

Enraged at the insult and the injury, Shiva through Veerabhadra,
destroyed Daksha's sacrifice, cut off Daksha's head and replaced it
with that of a goat, as he restored him to life. Still crazed with
grief, he picked up the remains of Sati's body, and danced the dance
of destruction throughout the Universe. The other gods intervened to
stop this dance, and the disk of Vishnu cut through the corpse of
Sati, whose various parts of the body fell at several spots all
through the Indian subcontinent and formed the sites of what are
known as Shakti Peethas today.

An image of Dakshaaari Murthy, the slayer of Daksha is enshrined at
Tiruppariyalur near Thanjavur. The Veeratteswarar temple here is one
of the 8 Veerata stalas celebrating Shiva as the destroyer of evil
forces.

KUMAARASAMBHAVA - THE BIRTH OF SKANDA

This legend narrates the story of the destruction of Kaama by Shiva
and the birth of Skanda.

Sati, the consort of Shiva immolated herself at the site of the
Daksha Yagna, which was later destroyed by Shiva. Sati was reborn as
Uma, or Parvati the daughter of the mountain king Himavaan (the
Himalayas). Shiva withdrew himself from the universe and engaged
himself in yogic meditation in the Himalayas.

In the meanwhile, the demon Surapadma ravaged the earth and
tormented its beings. It was realized by the gods that only the son
born of Shiva and Parvati could lead the gods to victory over
Tarakaasuran, Surapadman and their demon companions. They plotted
with Kaama, the lord of desire, to shoot a flower arrow at Shiva, as
he sat in meditation, so as to make him fall in love with Parvati.
When Kaama aimed his arrow at Shiva, he opened his third eye and
burned him to ashes instantly. Upon hearing the pleas of Kama's wife
Rati, he brought back Kama to life, in flesh and blood for her sake,
and in a formless state for others.

His penance disturbed, Shiva fell in love with Parvathi. However,
the sparks of the fiery seed of Shiva were unbearable; even the fire
God Agni could not bear them; this fire was then transported by the
river Ganga into the Sara Vana forest, where Sara Vana Bhava was
born. He was raised by the six Kartika damsels. Parvati combined
these six babies into one with six faces, ie. Shanmukha. Shanmukha,
or Kartikeya the supreme general of the devas, led the army of the
devas to victory against the demons. The six sites at which Kartikeya
sojourned while leading his armies against Surapadman are
Tiruttanikai, Swamimalai, Tiruvavinankudi (Palani), Pazhamudirsolai,
Tirupparamkunram and Tiruchendur. All these sites have ancient
temples glorified by the tamil poems of Tirumurugaatruppadai of the
Sangam period (prior to the 3rd century CE).

Tirukkurukkai, in Tamilnadu near Thanjavur, enshrines Kaamari
Murthy, the destroyer of Kaama, in the Veeratteswarar temple which is
one of the 8 Veeratta stalas celebrating Shiva as the destroyer of
evil.

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Temple : Arulmigu Lalithambigai Thirukkovil , Thirumeeyachur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Lalithambigai Thirukkovil , Thirumeeyachur"

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Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thiruvarur District Nannilam circle ,one and half kilometres west of Peralam village.

Current Name : Meichur
MainDeity : Aruneswarar
Goddesses : Lalithambigai
Theertham : Surya Theertham

Arunan,Son of Kashiba saint got deceived by Surya and Surya got cursed. Surya repented his mistake and came to meichur and worshipped Lord to get rid of his curse. As time passed by and still he couldn't get rid of his curse, he Shouted "Hey Mikura" in disgust which inturn angered Goddess Lalithambigai. But Shiva(aruneswarar) cooled Goddess and hence the name Santha nayaki .The most powerful sloka , Lalitha sahasranamam Came through Goddess herself.The other popular sloka Laitha navarathna maala ("Maatha jeya Ohm Lalithambigaiye" ) was written by saint agathiyar in this place.

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This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Abayambigai Thirukkovil , Mayiladuthurai ".

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Location&Direction:This temple is situated at the heart of .Mailaduthurai city ,so one should find it easy to reach the temple.

Current Name : Mayiladuthurai
MainDeity : Mayuranathar
Godesses : Abayambigai
Theertham : Brahma Theertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal

Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.30pm-8pm

Pooja timings : MorningSandhi 8 am,Evening-6pm

Goddess Parvathi took the form of Peacock and married shiva at this sthalam hence the name Mayiladuthurai .-Mayil (peacock). The temple's Gopuram is 164 feet high and temple is situated at 4,78,913 sq.feet serene location. Mayiladuthurai is famous for Thula Snanam (bathing center) where it is considered sacred to take bath at kaviri river during Diwali. This temple was reconstructed with stone, during the period of Sembiyan Mahadevi (10th century); however renovations from the 19th century have destroyed the older structures and the inscriptions.

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Temple : Arulmigu Bhuvaneswari Thirukkovil , Puthukkottai
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu Bhuvaneswari Thirukkovil , Puthukkottai".

Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec
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Location&Direction:This temple is located at the heart of Puthukottai city where temple can be seen facing east.

Current Name : Puthukkottai
Goddesses : Bhuvaneswari , AshTa dasa buja lakshmi

Goddesses saraswathi as Gnana Roopam, Mahalakshmi as Kriya Roopam,Maha Kaali as Icha Roopam are being worshipped together as Samundeswari Bhuvaneswari .

Bhuvaneswari temple at Pudukottai is being called as Adhishtanam. Initially this sthalam was a Ashram to Judge Swamigal later taken over by santhanandha swamigal who constructed this magnificient temple of Bhuvaneswari. It is strongly believed that reciting Bhuvaneswari pancharatna sthuthi daily will lead to a prosperous life.

To hear more about this temple and sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857288/1/TamilPodcast76VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguBhuvaneswariT hirukkovilPuthukkottai.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Kumari Amman Thirukkovil , KanyaKumari
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu Kumari Amman Thirukkovil , KanyaKumari".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857291/1/TamilPodcast77VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguKumariammanth irukovilKanyakumari.mp3

Audio Duration : 6m 2 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located at the bank of 3 Oceans at KanyaKumari District. Gandhi Mandapam and Olivetavam are very close by attractions.

Current Name : KanyaKumari
Godesses : Kumari Amman

Legend Says that Demon Banasuran worshipped Lord Brahma and was blessed by him with never dying wish in the hands of Deva,asura,animals,birds etc (not by kanni). Goddess Parasakthi took form of Kannigai and fought with Demon and killed him .After that, she took penance here. The temple is located in a very serene location and Goddess is seen in the form of Thavam Posture.

To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam please click below

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857291/1/TamilPodcast77VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguKumariammanth irukovilKanyakumari.mp3


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Temple : Arulmigu Pathaleswarar Thirukkovil , Arithuvaramangalam
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Pathaleswarar Thirukkovil , Arithuvaramangalam".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857295/1/TamilPodcast78VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPathaleswarar ThirukovilArithuvaramangalam.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 20 sec

Location&Direction: This temple is located 20 kms from Kumbakonam. There are many buses direct from Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.

Current Name : Arithuvaramangalam (Thiru Arathai Perum Pazhai)
MainDeity : Pathaleswarar (Pathala Varathar)
Godesses : Alankara Ammai
Theertham : Brahma Theertham
Holytree : Vanni Tree
Pathigam : Thirugnana sambathar

This temple is third in pancharanya sthalams.(Thirukarukavur,Thiruavalivanallur,Arithu varamangalam,Thiruirumpoolai,Thirukolambathur). As all these five temples are situated in a mark cross, one can visit all these five temples in a day. This temple should be visited between 11.00 am-12.30 pm. When Thirumal and Brahma had an issue ,Lord shiva stood as Jothi .Brahma took he form of swam to see the hair of Shiva, while Thirumal took form of Varaga and went deeper into ground to see the feet of shiva. There is a big ditch in the sanctum of Pathaleswarar. Ditch- paazhi, (hence the name Thiru arathai perum paazhi)

To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857295/1/TamilPodcast78VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPathaleswarar ThirukovilArithuvaramangalam.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Azagiya Manavalan Thirukkovil,Thirukozhi

This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Azagiya Manavalan Thirukkovil,Thirukkozhi".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857303/1/TamilPodcast79VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguAzagiyaManava lanThirukkovilThirukozhi.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 38 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located in the center of city and 2 kms from Tiruchi Railway Station.

Current Name : Uraiyur (Thirukkozhi)
MainDeity : Azhagiya Manavalan
Godesses : Kamalavalli Nachiyar
Theertham : Kalyana Theertham
Vimanam : Kalyana Vimanam

Legend says that Kamalavalli being a daughter of NandhaChozhan ,king of Uraiyur got married to Lord Vishnu in Srirangam. In memory of the marriage Azhagiya Manavalar ,kamalavalli nachiyar temple was built by Nandhachozhan at uraiyur. One other legend says that a hen (kozhi) defeated an elephant hence the name Thirukkozhi.

To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam Click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857303/1/TamilPodcast79VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguAzagiyaManava lanThirukkovilThirukozhi.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Neelamega Perumal Thirukkovil,Thanjavur

This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Neelamega Perumal Thirukkovil,Thanjavur".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857304/1/TamilPodcast80VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguNeelamegaPeru malThirukkovilThanjavur.mp3
Audio Duration : 7m 31 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located just 10 kms away from Thanjavur city center on the banks of Venn River.
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There are 3 temples in and around the river within reach of one km each. Legend says that there were 3 demons - Thanjakan,Gajamugan,Dhandakasuran who worshipped Lord shiva and tried to get immortal boon .But Lord shiva assured them of not having death from him. These 3 demons went on torturing the whole world.When they were torturing Saint parasurar, Lord visnhu used Sakrayutha to kill Thanjakan-hence the name thanjakanur later became Thanjavur. Gajamugan took the form of Elephant and Lord vishnu took Narasimha avatar and killed him-hence the name Thanjai-Yaali. Lord Vishnu took Varaha avatar to kill Dhandakasuran.-That's SriMushnam.

On the banks of Venn River following temples are situated between one kms each.

Thanjai Mamani Temple

Current Name :ThiruThanjai -Mamani Temple
MainDeity : Neelamega Perumal
Godesses : Senkamalavalli
Theertham : Kannika Pushkarini
Vimanam : Soundarya Vimanam

Manikunram


Current Name : Manikunram
MainDeity : Manikunra Perumal
Godesses : Ambusa Valli
Theertham : SriRama Theertham
Vimanam : Manikooda Vimanam

Thanjai Yaali

Current Name : ThanjaiYaali
MainDeity : Narasimha
Godesses : Thanjai Nayaki
Theertham : Soorya Pushkarini
Vimanam : Vedhasundara Vimanam

To hear more about these temples and sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857304/1/TamilPodcast80VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguNeelamegaPeru malThirukkovilThanjavur.mp3

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Nataraj Prakash
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:) great to know and thanks Nataraj.
(near vennaru river and the surroundings used be quite a beautiful/serene)

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Temple : Arulmigu GopalaKrishnan Thirukkovil,Thirukkavalampadi

This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu GopalaKrishnan Thirukkovil,Thirukkavalampadi".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857308/1/TamilPodcast81VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguGopalakrishna nThirukovilThirukavalampadi.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 28 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thirunangore.Thirunangore can be reached enroute Sirgazhi-Poompughar Busroute.

Current Name :Kavalampadi - Thirunangore
MainDeity : Gopalakrishnan - RajaGopalan with Rukmini and sathyabama
Godesses : Madavaral Mangai - Senkamala Nachiyar
Theertham : Thadamalar Poigai
Vimanam : Swayambu Vimanam

This temple is considered to be one of the Chozha kingdom's Thirupathi. There are 11 DivyaDesams situated in and out of ThiruNangore.Kavalam means Flower-garden.Lord krishna along with sathyabama came from dwaraka in search of a Kavalam ,hence the name Kavalampadi.saint Thirumangaialwar's birth place Kuraiyalur is situated very close to this temple as well.

To hear more about this temple and sthalapuranam please click below.
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857308/1/TamilPodcast81VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguGopalakrishna nThirukovilThirukavalampadi.mp3


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Temple : Arulmigu Purushothaman Thirukkovil, Thiruvanpurushottamam


Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857314/1/TamilPodcast82VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPurushothaman ThirukkovilThiruvanpurushottamam.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 16 sec

This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Purushothaman Thirukkovil, Thiruvanpurushottamam"

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thirunangur 8 kms from sirkazhi.

Current Name :Thiruvanpurushottamam - Thirunangur
MainDeity : Purushothaman
Godesses : Purushothama nayaki
Theertham : Thirupparkadal
Vimanam : sanjeevivigraha Vimanam

The legend is that Upamanyu, son of vyagrapada, as an infant was crying out of hunger and was fed with milk by purushothama nayaki. This temple is also one of the 11 Divya Desams of Thirumangai Azhwar. Thirumangai Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam utsavam is in the Tamil month of Thai is a spectacular event.

To hear sthalapuranam and other details about the temple click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857314/1/TamilPodcast82VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPurushothaman ThirukkovilThiruvanpurushottamam.mp3


Thanx
Nataraj
http://www.adhikaalai.com

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:bow:

Nataraj ayya, is adhikaalai your website or are you a co founder, author? Saw some videos on youtube. Are they from your website?
Its a good website :) keep it up :thumbsup:

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Hi,

am one of the co-founder's but am actually the technical person and takes care of anmeegam and audio sections.

It's run by 6 leading journalists from chennai and other parts

Thanx
Nataraj

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Temple : Arulmigu Semponarangar Thirukkovil,ThiruSemponsei Kovil

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857315/1/TamilPodcast83VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguSemponarangar ThirukkovilThiruSemponseiKovil.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 4 sec

This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Semponarangar Thirukkovil,ThiruSemponsei Kovil".

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thirunangore.Thirunangore can be reached enroute Sirgazhi-Poompughar Busroute.

Current Name :ThiruSemponsei Kovil- Thirunangore
MainDeity : SemPonArangar
Godesses : AlliMamalar Nachiyar
Theertham : Hema PushKarini,Kanaga Theertham
Vimanam : kanaga Vimanam

This temple is considered to be one of the Chozha kingdom's Thirupathi. There are 11 DivyaDesams situated in and out of ThiruNangore.After Rama Killed Ravana, Lord Rama came to this place and under the guidance of Saint DridaNethirar stayed here for four days, made a cow out of Pon(jwell).After four days Rama donated that cow and this temple was constructed using that wealth hence that name Semponsei.


To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857315/1/TamilPodcast83VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguSemponarangar ThirukkovilThiruSemponseiKovil.mp3


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Nataraj Prakash
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This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Narayanan(Nandha Vilakku) Thirukkovil,ThirumanimadaKovil".

Audio Link :
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857321/1/TamilPodcast84VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguNarayananNand haVilakkuThirukkovilThirumanimadaKovil.mp3
Audio duration : 5 m 2 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thirunangore.Thirunangore can be reached enroute Sirgazhi-Poompughar Busroute.

Current Name :Manimada Kovil- Thirunangore
MainDeity : Narayanan(Nandha Vilakku)
Godesses : Pundareekavalli Thayar
Theertham : Indra Pushkarini,Rudra Pushkarini
Vimanam : Pranava Vimanam

This temple is considered to be one of the Chozha kingdom's Thirupathi. There are 11 DivyaDesams situated in and out of ThiruNangore.The legend has it that Indra worshipped Lord Vishnu at this place.It is also believed that Lord Badrinarayanar came down to bless Matunga muni. It is believed that Lord Vishnu appeared to shiva as Ekhadesa Rudra. The Famous Garudaseva festival happens in front of this temple.

To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam click below

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857321/1/TamilPodcast84VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguNarayananNand haVilakkuThirukkovilThirumanimadaKovil.mp3

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Nataraj Prakash
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Temple : Arulmigu Lakshmi Narasimhar Thirukovil, Thiruvaali Kovil

This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Lakshmi Narasimhar Thirukovil, Thiruvaali Kovil".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857324/1/TamilPodcast85VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguLakshmiNarasi mharThirukovilThiruvaaliKovil.mp3
Audio Duration : 7m 2 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thiruvaali.Thiruvaali can be reached by road from Sirgazhi.

Current Name :Thiruvaali
MainDeity : Lakshmi Narasimhar
Godesses : Amrita Ghatavalli
Theertham : Ilaakshani
Vimanam : Ashtakshara Vimanam

Legend has it that when Perumal took Narasimha Avataram and killed demon Hiranya,his vigour and anger went so extreme that everyone feared of big disaster to the world.Hence everyone prayed to Goddess and she came and sat on the lap of Lord Narasimha (did Alinganam) and his anger started reducing. Hence the name Thiruvaali

Thirumangai Azhwar's transformation is enacted during the vedupari Utsavam in this temple.


To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857324/1/TamilPodcast85VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguLakshmiNarasi mharThirukovilThiruvaaliKovil.mp3

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Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com

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excellent information :D :clap:

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[tscii:2053cad7fb]This week's Podcast is about "Arulmigu Airawatheswarar Alayam , Athimugam ".

Audio Link : 7m 20 sec

Audio Duration : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857356/1/TamilPodcast87VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguAirawatheswar arAlayamAthimugam.mp3

This Sivasthalam Situated in Krishnagiri District can be reached 22 kms from Hosur. Enroute Osur - Krishnagiri NH for 7 kms , Take left and travel for 15 kms to reach the temple.

Main Deity : Airawatheswarar , Azhageswarar
Goddess : Akilandavalli - kamatchi ambal
Holy tree : Vani
Darshan time : 6 am – 12pm ,4pm – 9pm


Indra with his elephant (Airawatham) worshipped Lord Shiva here to get rid of his curse as a result of killing a demon named Vrithasuran on the banks of Agasthiya River ( which is still flowing on back(2 kms far) of the temple) hence the name Airawatheswarar .

To hear more details about the temple and sthalapuranam click on mp3 below

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857356/1/TamilPodcast87VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguAirawatheswar arAlayamAthimugam.mp3


Thanx
Nataraj
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[tscii:3e83502858]This week’s Podcast is about “Arulmigu Narasimheswarar Alayam , IyampettaiCheri ".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857362/1/TamilPodcast88VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguNarasimheswar arAlayamIyampettaiCheri.mp3
Audio Duration : 7m 1 sec

This Sivasthalam is Situated in Chennai-Banglore Highway ,100 Kms from Chennai . One has to take left on Kaveripakkam (next to kanchipuram) enroute to Sholingur for 7kms. This temple then can be reached 1km by walk from Iyampettaicheri Bus stop.

Main Deity : Narasimheswarar
Goddess : Maragathavalli
Holy tree : Vani
Darshan time : 6 am – 12pm ,4pm – 9pm
Sthalam : ThyagamugaCheri-Thisaimugacheri (Iyampettai Cheri)

Thisaimugan refers to Lord Brahma . Lord Vishnu Showed himself as paramapathanathar to Brahma hence the name Thisaimugacheri. Lord Narasimha After killing Demon Hiranya worshipped Lord shiva in this sthalam , hence the name Narasimheswarar.

To hear more details about the temple and sthalapuranam click on mp3 below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857362/1/TamilPodcast88VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguNarasimheswar arAlayamIyampettaiCheri.mp3


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Nataraj
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[tscii:f9820598a3]This week’s Podcast is about “Arulmigu KalaBairava Vaduganathar Thirukkovil , Kundadam ".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857369/1/TamilPodcast89VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguKalaBairavaVa duganatharThirukkovilKundadam.mp3

Audio Duration : 8m 50 sec

This Sivasthalam is Situated in Kovai-Madurai Highway ,exactly between Palladam and Tharapuram. It''s 28km from Palladam and 16 Km from Tharapuram

Main Deity : Vidangeeswarar
Goddess : Visalatchi
Ksetra Balakar : KalaBairava Vaduganathar
Holy tree : Ianthai
Darshan time : 6 am – 12pm ,4pm – 9pm
Sthalam : "Konra-Idam" - Kundadam

In Mahabharatha, Keesakan Who was problematic to Draupathi was killed by Bheema in this place. Reffering to killing ("konra-Idam") , this place later became Kundadam. Kundadam- Kalabhairava Vaduganathar is considered very sacred as equal to Kasi-Kalabhairavar.
Another Interesting fact is (which also refers to kundadam) when the Pandavas were in exile into the forests, they ventured out into the country in disguise. They were travelling near the place called Dharapuram, and one of the Dhuryodhana's men identified the Pandavas and went on to inform Dhuryodhana.
The place where the Pandavas is called Kandidam [Kanda (Found) + Idam (Place)], which later got transformed and now called as Kundadam.

To hear sthalapuranam and more about this temple , Please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857369/1/TamilPodcast89VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguKalaBairavaVa duganatharThirukkovilKundadam.mp3

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Nataraj Prakash

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[tscii:8270a446a6]Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857377/1/TamilPodcast90VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguSivalokanatha rThirukkovilMamakudi.mp3

Audio Duration : 8m 38 sec

This week’s Podcast is about “Arulmigu Sivalokanathar Thirukkovil , Mamakudi".

This Sivasthalam is Situated 2 kms from Akkoor which is in Sirkazhi-Nagapattinam Highway. There lies a village named Poonthazhai 1km From Akkoor (three divider road) . The temple is exactly 1 km from Poonthazhai. This temple can be reached from Mayiladuthurai-tharangampadi as well. It's 3 kms from Thirukadaiyur and 8kms from Poompugar. Anywhere you start from, one has to reach Aakur Three divider road to reach the temple.

Main Deity : Sivalokanathar
Goddess : SivagamaSundari
Darshan time : 6 am – 12pm ,4pm – 9pm
Sthalam : "magudi" - Mamakudi

During churning of ocean by Demons and Devars in search of Amrith (which was done at Thirukadaiyur), Many things came out of that Action. conch- Sangu came out first and the place was named as "Thalachankadu" .Like Wise Goddesses LakshmiDevi came out and the place was named as Magudi . Ma - Means Lakshmi and Kudi means birth place ,hence the name Magudi which Later became Mamakudi


To hear more about the Temple and Sthalapuranam please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857377/1/TamilPodcast90VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguSivalokanatha rThirukkovilMamakudi.mp3


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Nataraj
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[tscii:3dcc8245d0]Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857402/1/TamilPodcast91VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguUChiShtaGanap athyThirukkovilManiMoortheeswaram.mp3
Audio Duration : 9m 22 sec

This week’s Podcast is about “Arulmigu UChiShta Ganapathy Thirukkovil, ManiMoortheeswaram ".

This temple is situated just 3 kms from Nellai bus town station. This temple is exactly located south of Atrupalam.

Main Deity : UChiShta Ganapathy , Nellaiyappar
Goddess : Gandhimathi
Holy tree : Vani
Darshan time : 6 am – 12pm ,4pm – 9pm
Sthalam : ManiMoortheeswaram

Out of his 32 shapes, Lord Ganapathy poses with Vallaby on his lap as eigth pose in this temple.Hence the name Uchishta Ganapthy . There are 2 stories associated with this temple where inscriptions are found in Devapuranam.

To hear more details about the temple and sthalapuranam click on mp3 below

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857402/1/TamilPodcast91VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguUChiShtaGanap athyThirukkovilManiMoortheeswaram.mp3


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Impressive work Nataraj sir ....

just a humble suggestion .... oru oru kovil pathi post pannum podhum you could give numberings on the title ( like 1. Arulmigu SoundaraRajaPerumal Thirukkovil, Thaadikombu) .... if you do that, then you create an INDEX page for all those numbers displayed. This will help somebody to easily search for the kovil they are looking for ...

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தசாவதாரத்தில் முதலாவதான மச்சாவதாரமாக(மீன்) வந்து வேதங்களைக் காத்த திருமால், மதுரை அருகிலுள்ள துவரிமானில், ரங்கராஜ பெருமாள் என்னும் திருநாமத்துடன் கோயில் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.

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தல வரலாறு: ஹயக்ரீவன் என்ற அரக்கன் வேதங்களை அபகரித்துச் சென்றான். வேதங்களை மீட்பதற்காக பெருமாள், மீனாக அவதரித்தார். தன்னை வழிபட்டு வரும் மன்னன் சத்தியவிரதனுக்கு மீன் வடிவில் காட்சியளித்து, ""இன்றிலிருந்து ஏழாம் நாளில் உலகம் அழியப் போகிறது. அதற்கு முன் பாதுகாப்பாக ஒரு தோணியை அனுப்புகிறேன். அதில் சப்தரிஷிகளை ஏற்றிக் கொண்டு கடற்கரையில் காத்திரு,'' என்று கட்டளையிட்டார். அதன்படி சத்தியவிரதனும் காத்திருக்க, பெருமாள் பெரிய உருவத்தில் மீனாக வந்தார். அவருடைய முகத்தில் ஒற்றைக் கொம்பு இருந்தது. சூறைக்காற்றுடன் பெருமழை பெய்தது.
அப்போது வாசுகிப் பாம்பானது, பெருமாளின் கட்டளைப்படி தன் தலையால் மீன் கொம்பினையும், வாலால் தோணியையும் சுற்றிக் கொண்டு பாதுகாப்பு அளித்தது. பின், பெருமாள் சத்தியவிரதனுக்கு சாங்கிய யோகத்தை உபதேசித்தார். அடுத்து, ஹயக்ரீவனுடன் போரிட்டு வேதங்களை மீட்டார். பெருமாள் சத்திய விரதனுக்கு காட்சியளித்த தலமாக துவரிமான் கருதப்படுகிறது. இதன் அடிப்படையில் இங்கு பெருமாள் ரங்கராஜர் என்னும் திருநாமத்துடன் கோயில் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.
கனவில் வந்தவர்: பல்லாண்டுகளுக்கு முன் வடநாட்டில் கடும் பஞ்சம் ஏற்பட்டது. அதனால், பிழைப்பு தேடி மக்கள் தென்பகுதி நோக்கி இடம்பெயர்ந்தனர். அவர்களில் சில அந்தணர்கள், மதுரையில் வைகைநதிக் கரையோரம் குடியமர்ந்தனர். அவர்களில் ஒருவருக்கு ரங்கராஜப் பெருமாள் கனவில் தோன்றி, ""புண்ணியம் மிகுந்த இப்பகுதியில் விவசாயம் செய்து நல்வாழ்வு வாழுங்கள். உங்களை காப்பது என் பொறுப்பு'' என்று அருள் புரிந்தார். அதன்படி அவர்களும் இத்தலத்தில் தங்கி, பெருமாளை வழிபட்டு வந்தனர்.

நின்ற பெருமாள்: ஸ்ரீரங்கத்தில் கொள்ளிடம், காவிரி என இரு ஆறுகளின் நடுவில் பெருமாள் பள்ளி கொண்டிருப்பது போல, இவ்வூரின் தெற்கே கிருதுமால் நதியும், வடக்கே வைகை நதியும் மாலையிட்டது போல ஓடுகிறது. நடுவில் பெருமாள் நின்ற கோலத்தில் ஸ்ரீதேவி, பூதேவி தாயாரோடு கிழக்கு நோக்கி காட்சி தருகிறார். கிருஷ்ணர் ஆட்சி செய்த துவாரகையை நினைவூட்டும் விதத்தில், "துவரையம்பதி' என அழைக்கப்பட்ட தலம் இப்போது "துவரிமான்' என மருவி விட்டதாக, இவ்வூருக்கு பெயர்க்காரணம் கூறுகின்றனர். கோயில் பிரகாரத்தில் சக்கரத்தாழ்வார், காளிங்க நர்த்தன கிருஷ்ணர், ஹயக்ரீவர் சந்நிதிகள் உள்ளன. சக்கரத்தாழ்வாருக்கு பின்புறம் யோகநரசிம்ம இருக்கிறார். ஆகம விதியின் படி, துவரிமான் ஊருக்கு நடுவில் சிவன் கோயில், தெற்கே அய்யனார், தென்மேற்கில் ரங்கராஜ பெருமாள் கோயில் அமைந்துள்ளன.

பிருந்தாவனம்: அகோபில மடத்தின் 40வது பட்டம் அழகிய சிங்க ரங்கநாத சடகோப யதீந்திர மகாதேசிகன் சுவாமி மதுரைக்கு விஜய யாத்திரை வந்தபோது, துவரிமான் அக்ரஹாரத்தில் தங்கியிருந்தார். உடல்நலக்குறைவாக இருந்த அவர் 16.1.1923 ல் பரமபதம் அடைந்தார். அவருக்கு இங்கு பிருந்தாவனம் அமைக்கப்பட்டு நித்ய வழிபாடு நடக்கிறது.

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