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Dear friends,
I have started a podcast program named "Vaaram oru Alayam" where in each episode i'll try to narrate comprehensive brief about a temple,it's architecture,festivities etc.Ancient scholars have made outstanding contributions to the growth of these monuments of great artistic value . To make the podcast little bit more interesting I'll try to narrate the stories related to the place ,temple itself ,the beliefs and rituals being practised in there in simple tamil.
So please render your support by hearing and passing your valuable comments.
This is 2nd episode and this week's podcast is about Nithya kalyana perumal Kovil,Thiruvadanthai.
Vaaram Oru Alayam Episode #3 -
Dear friends,
Thanx for your valuable comments on my previous episode. I have tried to incorporate some, and will definitely improve in due course. Today, I have uploaded this weeks âVaaram oru Alayamâ episode-III where in I have narrated elaborately about âSri lakshmi Narasimhar Temple-Parikkalâ.
As soon as we hear the name of Lord Narasimha, the first thing that strikes us is Baktha Prahalad, Hiranyakasipu, and a fearful Avatar with a Lion face and human Body.
Similarly there is another story of Lord Narasimha-in Parikkal, Which I have narrated in this episode.
This week's podcast is about Sri Kurungaleeswarar ,Sarabeswarar Alayam Koyambedu Chennai .Koyambedu, suburb of the city, has acquired name and fame as the place housing Bus Terminus (CMBT) and wholesale and retail markets But many are not aware that it has Puranic connections with two temples dedicated to Narayana and Siva, situated close to each other.
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This week's podcast is about Sri ThirumeyneeswararThiru Kovil Kovur(near Chennai).Away from the din and bustle of the city, the small town Kovur is on the way to Kundrathur. This 21-km distance can be covered in less than an hour's drive from Chennai.
The entrance is picturesque with an array of houses and tall Asoka Trees on either side and greets us by 85 ft high temple tower (Raja gopuram) unique and great in art and sculpture.This temple has the unique Maha Vilvam as its Sthala Vruksham. (Sacred tree in the temple) which has bunch of 27 leaves in one single stalk!!!
Kovur Sundareswara Temple is where Saint Tyagaraja sung the famous Kovur Pancharatnam on praise of Lord Shiva, while visiting his friend which are still famous.
Thyagarajas 5 compositions in praise of Sunderesvara Swami of Kovur (Chennai): Sambho Mahadeva (Pantuvarali); I vasantha nivauti (Sahana); Kori Sevimpa rare (Kharaharapriya); Sunderasavaruni (Sankarabharanam); nammi vachchina (Kalyani).
Sekhizhar had started writing his great epic Periya puranam here too.
There is a Vishu temple with presiding deity as Karunakaraperumaal with Sridevi and Bhoodevi is nearby associated to this temple. Both these temples date back to the Chola period dating between 7th to 12th century A.D. which is beleived to be built by Kolothunga Sholan.
<b>Tamil Podcast #6 Vaaram Oru Alayam- Sri Vellai Vinayagar Alayam Thiruvalanchuzhi
Sri Swetha vinayagar/Nurai pillayar
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This weekâs Podcast is about âSri Vellai Vinayagar Alayam â Thiruvalanchuzhi. This temple is best approached via Swamimalai, which is about 15 km from Kumbakonam. Swamimalai is well known in the area as one of the Arupadai Veedus of Lord Muruga. Swamimalai to Thiruvalanchuzhi is another five kilometres.
Sweta Vinayakar (Vellai Vinayakar or Nuraippillaiyaar): A white colored image of Ganapati - Sweta Vinayakar is the center of worship here. Legend has it that the Gods (the Devas) fashioned this image out of the foam that was generated when the milky ocean (Ksheera Samudram) was churned by them, in their quest for the celestial nectar Amritam.
As famous as the temple were the circular pillars with the gopuram motifs repeated on them. Crossing another gateway embellished with stucco figures one reaches the shrine of Valanchuzhinathar or Kapardaneswarar. The prakaram ceiling also had geometrical designs, which have been eroded. An intriguing, unfinished (badly damaged?) composition was a pictorial representation of the various important Siva temples on either bank of the Cauvery. The artist had even mentioned the names of the temples!
Sambandar (Circa AD 600-700) also sings of the beauty of the temple: "Thiruvalanchuzhi has groves where, the fragrance of the blossoms, compete with the humming of the bees. Thirunavukkarasar has sung two songs on the Lord here extolling his acts of heroism and beauty. Arunagirinathar also sings of the Murugan in this temple.
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<b>Tamil Podcast #7 Vaaram Oru Alayam- Sri Garbarakshaambigai sametha Mullaivananathar Thirukovil,Thirukkarugavur
Sri Garbharakshambal karu kaatha Nayagi kovil</b>
This weekâs Podcast is about âSri Garbarakshaambigai sametha Mullaivananathar Thirukovil,Thirukkarugavur. This temple is situated on the banks of the river Vettaar. Can be reached from both Thanjavoor and Kumbakoenam . From Thanjavoor and Kumbakonam town buses are available . A small village situated on Papanasam - Chaaliyamangalam road . Papanasam is on Thanjavoor - Kumbakonam road.There is a main rajagopuram on the east and the temple has also got an entrance on the south side. Both the shrines of Lord Mullaivana Nathar and Goddess Garbha Ratchaambikai are situated in the main outer prakaram facing the east direction.
The sivalingam in the main sanctum of this temple is a Swayambu Lingam, one out of the 64 in the world. This Lingam is made up of ant hill mud. Hence there is no water abhishekam for this Lord. Instead, the Lingam is merely pasted with a kind of must called "Punuhu" in tamil. People who are afflicted with incurable diseases come to this temple, offer "Punuhu Chattam" to the Lord and get themselves relieved of their diseases. It is believed that the Nandi and Karpaga Vinayagar inside the temple are also Swaymbu. In the Sivalingam one can see even today the impression of jasmine creepers which once covbered the Sivalingam.
The shrine for presiding female deity Garbharatchaambikai is situated to the left of the Siva temple. There is also a shrine for Lord Subramanian. Inscriptions from Raja Raja Chola's period as well as those from
Parantaka Cholaâs period (early 10th century) are seen inside the temple.
The special feature of this temple is that the moon's rays falls on the Siva lingam on the full moon day in the
Tamil month of Panguni (March/April) every year.
Pregnant women from elsewhere come here and pray to the God and Goddess for a safe child birth. No one in this place has ever had a miscarriage or pregnancy problem. It is told that worshipping the Main deity
God Shiva will cure all kinds of skin diseases.
Beema , garkiyar , Kouthamar and a lot of ancient kings worshipped the God in this temple
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This weekâs Podcast is about âSri Vallakkottai Murugan Thirukovil,Vallakkottai. This temple is situated in âVallakkottaiâ which is well connected to all important places from the Chennai city through STC (state) buses. Journey hours depend upon the distance. Vallakkottai is 51 Km from Chennai, 32 Km from Kancheepuram, 10 Km from Sriperumpudhur and 18 Km from Singaperumal Koil.
The ancient divine poet âArunagirinatharâ has praised Lord Murugan of this temple through his various poems in âThirupughazâ and praised the name of this place as âKodai Nagarâ which is now known as âVallakkottaiâ. We can visual Lord Subramaniyaswamy in a standing posture majestically with 7 feet with Goddess Valli and Deivannai. No one can find anywhere the same, except in this place in this Tamil Nadu.
The sculptures, particularly the bewitching standing statues of Valli and Deivannai, remind us of the artistic workmanship of the Pallava era. The Pallavas erected temples for Siva and Vishnu at various places. Historical evidence is available now to show that Vallam near Kotainagar is one of them.
The temple at Vallakkottai is also known as KÅta Ändavar Kovil. The temple became popular recently in the last ten years. The fact that it is situated in a village lacking of transport facilities may be the reason for it its unpopularity for a long time. Devotees have started visiting the temple, now, in thousands. They are thrilled to see the towering idol (over two meters).
There is a shrine for Lord Vinayaka, to the left of the main temple, in the outer prakara. There is a separate shrine of Paramaguru, Lord Muruga with six faces and twelve arms, on the right side, and also a Karumari Amman shrine. There is a large hall in front of the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Subramanya, adorned by oil and watercolour paintings of the Lord and his consorts.
The temple is open from 5.30 a.m. 1.00 p.m. and then reopens for the evening puja at 3.00 p.m. and is open till 8.30 p.m. on regular days. Skandha Sashti, Sura Samharam, Masi Kumara Sashti, Adi Krithgai and Masi Krithigai, Tamil New Yearâs day and Thai Poosam are special days.
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This weekâs Podcast is about â<b>Arulmigu Vakrakaliamman Thirukovil,Thiruvakkaraiâ. Thiruvakkarai </b>is a place where one can find shrines of Lord Siva, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Shakti together. The sacred bathing ghat of this place is the Varaaga river.
One can take a Tindivanam-Pondicherry bus, alight at Perumbakkam, and travel south for 7 km to reach this place or board a Villupuram-Pondicherry bus, alight at Thirukanur and travel north for 5 km.
Lord Siva's name is 'Pirai Soodiya Peruman' and He is also called Chandra Mouleeswarar. The Lingam here is the Gnanalingam and has three faces (Bhrama, Vishnu and Shiva). The east face is known as Thatpurudam, north face is known as Vaamadevam and the south face is known as Agoram.
The idol of a six feet tall Lord Varadharaja Perumal can be seen in a separate temple and it is said He appeared before His devotees after killing the demon at this place.
As soon as one crosses the rajagopuram, one can see the sanctum sanctorum of Vakrakaali. She appears with a skull on her head as crown, a dead foetus on her right ear, and has eight hands.
Among 32 holy places of Lord Shiva in Thirugnansambandam, Thirunavukkarasar, Seikkilar, Arunagiri Nathar and Ramalinga Adigalar.
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This weekâs Podcast is about â<b>Sri Sarvamangala Sametha PalliKondeswarar Alayam, Surutapalli</b>â .The Pallikondeswara temple in Surutapalli, near Chennai, is unique because it is only at this place that Lord Siva is seen resting His head on the lap of Goddess Parvathi.
This village is on the Chennai-Tirupati route and can be reached easily from Puthur which is about 8 km. (Some of the APSRTC buses stop just outside the temple. A person travelling from Chennai has to cross Poondi and Uthukottai. Surutapalli is midway between Uthukotai and Nagalapuram.)
Rajagopuram is small compared to other temples, but its beauty is rich. The temple is crowded on Pradosham day, participating in the pradosha puja brings immense satisfaction and pleasure.
Entering the main sanctum sanctorum, we find Lord Shiva in reclined posture (6 feet). His Head is slightly slanted and kept on the lap of Goddess Parvati, holding deer in one hand and conch in the other hand, another hand in abhya mudra surrounded by Margandeya Mharshi, other Rishis, Sanagathi Munis, Nandikeshwarar with Veena, Lord Subrahmanya, His Consorts and Lord Ganapathy sitting down.
Normally Lord Shiva is not seen in any temples dedicated to Him in India in reclined posture - whereas Lord Vishnu cane be seen in Sri Rangam, Sri Rangapatnam and Trivandrum. To arrest the uneasiness, He rested for a few seconds in the lap of Goddess Parvathi (again to show the world that nothing is achieved without tribulations and sufferings.
Benefits of Praying Him at this hour include peace, sakala sowbhagyams, spiritual tranquility, promotion, getting back lost wealth, clearing of obstacles in marriage proposals, union of separated couples etc.
Darshan Time: 6.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
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This weekâs Podcast is about âSri Subramania swamy temple ,Ettukudiâ. Sri Subramania swamy temple is situated facing towards East at Ettukudi about 30 km south west of Nagapattinam, 28 km South East of Thiruvaarur, NorthEast of Thiruthuraipoondi 19 km from Thirukuvalai
A monolithic Scupture of Lord Muruga with 3 faces and 12 arms is seated on a Peacock which is facing towards North is seen here. The Scupture is carved in such away the whole weight of the Sculpture is supported by the peacocks legs Architectural style of (Chola period) is seen in the temples of Lord Muruga and Vinayaga.
As the temples of Swami, Ambal and perumal had been destroyed due to the ravages of time, new stone temples were constructed in their place following 20th Century Architectural style. Accorcing to historians this temple is considered to be constructed during the period of Mutharasa,15th cpentury. Apart from Thirupugal by Arunagirinathar.There are no proofs for the period of this temple
Karthigai festival is celebrated by performing Archanai, Paal Kaavadi and the presiding deity is taken on procession through the streets during Night kandhasasti festival is celebrated for 10 days during which procession of presiding deity takes place in the morning and Night. Soora samharam is performed on the 6th day Divine wedding of Deivanai on 7th day Divine wedding of Valli on 8th day
Chithira Pouranami festival is celebrated grandly once a year. Ollai chappara festival on 7th procession of car on 9th day. The temple day is kept open for continous two days to facilitate devotees taking part in Paal Kaavadi abishekam and Archanai
Worship Time :
Morning 6.00 to Afternoon 12.00
Evening 3.00 to Night 9.00 (during normal days)
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This weekâs Podcast is about â<b>Appan Venkatesaperumal Thirukovil</b>â. ThiruMukkoodal is a place where where 3 rivers(seyyaaRu,paalaRu and vedavathi) converge.
This temple is maintained ASI. A very huge temple, which is very differently built. Like the perumaL sannidhi entrance is from the side. And it comes very close to the outer compound. Not much gap actually. Since this is very close to the river, there are chances of floods coming inside the temple. If you carefully observe at the mandapamâs behind the main sannidhi, you will find a decent drainage system for the water to flow. This temple must be easily around 1200-1500 years old according to the priest!
The Lord at Thirumukkoodal is considered a manifestation of Lord Siva, Brahma and Narayana. His crown looks like the matted locks of Siva and He has a third eye on the forehead.
He wears the Shanku and Chakra like Lord Narayana on His left and right hand and a lotus in one of His hands. He also stands on the lotus which is the symbol of Brahma.
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This weekâs Podcast is about â<b>Arulmigu Periya Anjaneyar Thirukovil</b>,
The story has been glorified in a temple in Ambur in Vellore district which dates back to centuries. The 11-foot idol of Hanuman carved out of hard black stone has Saneeswara under his foot. The idol and the temple are believed to have been renovated probably in 1489, during the period of Krishanadevaraya of Vijayanagar kingdom who then ruled this region. An inscription found in one corner of the temple testifies to this fact. In 1976, the temple was taken over by the HR & CE department of the State Government. In 1987, Maha Kumbabishekam was performed.
Interestingly, the main deity Hanuman is place in one corner of the sanctum sanctorum facing south. This is considered a rarity in India. It is believed that, because devotees lit oil lamps at this temple, it got rid of the harmful effects of Saneeswara, in one stroke. The temple has been drawing thousands of devotees steadily.
In the eastern corner of Ambur town, in a place called Anaimadugu, a rocky foot print, believed to be that of Hanuman, receives special poojas once a year during the Hanuman Jayanthi celebrations. It is said that Hanuman holding the Parvatha hills in one hand and standing on Saneeswara made a big leap from here to cross the Indian Ocean to reach Sri Lanka where he gave the herb to revive Lakshmana.
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This weekâs Podcast is about â<b>Arulmigu Sivanandavalli sametha Virataneswarar Thirukovil,Thirukovilurâ</b>
The story has been glorified in a temple in Thirukovilur in Vilupuram district which dates back to centuries on the banks of river Thenpennai.
In the main sanctum Lord Shiva is in the form of Lingam (Virataneswarar). There is a separate sanctum for Ambal Shivanandhavalli alias Periyanayagi. On the west side of Temple lies a separate sanctum for Goddesses Durga. Between two eyes there lies a white mark which resembles a lively figure which is a marvel for bakthas.
Moreover this temples has a shrine for Ganapathy who has an interesting story, where, saint Avvayar was taken by the trunk of Ganapathy to Kailaya in one stroke. This temple is also enriched by the Samadhi of one of the nayanars â Maiporul Nayanarâ which lies south to the sanctum of Ambal.
There is a glorious story where Lord Virataneswarar who has killed Andhakasuran in this sthala. Also there is a story about Maiporul Nayanar who even in his death shown kindess towards his enemy.
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A very noble initiative. I listened to episode two and you covered most of the stuff related to that temple. In the temple, moolavar is that it is made of limestone and hence no thirumanjanam for Moolavar- Only Thaila kaappooo.. There is one more related temple in Mahabalipuram called Thirvadandhai where Thayar is sitting on the right lap of Perumal.
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This week's Podcast is about "Srinivasa Perumal Thirukovil,Thirukkulandai". Thirukkulandai is currently known as perungulam in thirunelveli district which can be reached 6miles from thiruppulingudi or 7 miles northwest of srivaikuntam.This temple is widely now known as perungulam perumal thirukovil.
This divya kshetram is one of the nava tirupathi temples of 108 divya desams.The moolavar is srinivasar also known as soranathar or Mayakoothan in a standing posture and the thaayar kulandhaivalli Nachiyar and Alarmelu mangai .
Theertham â Perungulam
Vimanam -- Anandha Nilaya Vimanam
Urtsavar -- Mayakoothan
Nammazhwar â 3561 â thiruvaimozhi
The legend has it that Kamalavthi ,the daughter of vedarasan meditated on Lord intending to marry him.Pleased with her prayers Lord embraced and married her.Hence this place is called Balika vanam.It is also said that the lord danced at this kshetram after slaying a demon Asmacharan .
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This week's Podcast is about "Sri Valvil Ramar Thirukovil,Thirupullam Boothangudi". This divya Kshetram can be reached 5 miles from Swamimalai near kumbakonam .This temple can also be reached from another divya desam thiruadanoor which is 2 miles from here.
This divya kshetram is one of the chola naatu tirupathi temples of 108 divya desams.The moolavar Valvil Ramar is in a reclining posture called Bhujanga sayanam and the utsava vigraha has chaturbuja and Lord Rama gives darsan with sangu and chakram.
The legend has it that the temple is located at the spot where Lord Rama has rested after offering moksham to Jatayu.The idol of Sri sita is not seen with the moolavar in the sanctum,as this temple represents the state where ravana separated Lord Rama from Sri sita.There is a separate shrine for Bhooma devi.Mandangudi,the birthplace of Tondaradi podialwar is about 2 kms from here.
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This week's Podcast is about "Arulmigu SivaSuryanarayanamoorthy Alayam,Sooriyanarkovil ". This temple is close to Aduthurai and 15 km from Kumbakonam.This temple is also situated 3 km west of kanchanur (where sukran sthalam is located).Bus facilities are available from kumbakonam,Aduthurai and mayiladuthurai.
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Suriyanar (Sun) Temple tower s 15.5 meter high. It has three tiers. At the top of the tower there are five kalasam. Outside the Rajagopuram (main tower) in the north side there is a holy tank called Surya Pushkarni where one should take a bath, and those who are not in a position to bath should sprinkle water on their head.
<b>Presiding Deity</b> : Sivasuriyan
<b>Goddess </b> : Ushadevi & chayadevi
<b>SthalaViruksham</b> : Vellerukku
<b>Theertham </b> : Surya Pushkarani
As you enter the Temple on the right side there is Kol Theertha Vinayakar (Ganesh) Sannidhi is there and in the northern corridor one will find Thejas Chandikeswarar Sannidhi.
Suryanar Koil is the only temple in the Dakshinapatha, exclusively dedicated to Sun god with Usha Devi and Pratyusha Devi --- his consorts along with the other eight grahas, each in a separate shrine around the main one. After Surya Baghawan one should go to Sabanayakar Mandapam and offer prayers to Lord Nataraja, the Navagraha, and at Sthabana Mandapam worship Sri Kasi Viswanathar and Sri Visalakshi Ammai.
The main mandir enshrining the Sun God facing west is surrounded by separate shrines for Rahu, Ketu, Chandra, Angaraka, Budha, Sani, Sukra and Brihaspathi.
Temple is open from 6 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.
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This week's Podcast is about "Arulmigu Kailasanathar Alayam,Thingaloor ". The sthalam of Chandran is Thingaloor, which is located 36kms from Kumbakonam, enroute to Thiruvaiyaru.
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Presiding Deity : Kailasanathar
Goddess : Periyanayakiamman
Chandran : Moon
Vehicle : White horse
Gem : Pearl (muthu)
Flower : White Arali
it is here that Chandran prayed to Lord Siva and got his blessings. As Chandran is held in the locks of Lord Siva, all devotees who worship Easwaran have also to worship this planet.
If Moon's chart is found to be weak, then the person will tend to swing his decisions frequently as he/she is influenced by this planet.It is believed that if one visits this place and worships the Lord here, they will be rid of diseases.This Kshetra is closely associated with appodhi adigal and thirunavukarasu swamigal where Appar sang Thiruppadigam to bring back appodhi adiagal's son's life who was bitten by snake.
Temple is open from 7 A.M. to 12.00 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.
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This week's Podcast is about "<b>Arulmigu Vaidhyanathar Alayam,Vaideeswaran Kovil </b> .
Tirupulliruku Velur,Jatayu(Pul),Rigveda(Irukku),Muruga(Vel),Surya(Voor)-- popularly known as Vaitheeswaran Koil, is one of the most important shrines of Tanjore District. Situated on the northern side of the river Kaveri, Vaitheeswaran Koil is a railway station on the Madras-Mayavaram line. This shrine is known under several names like lalayapuri, Vedapuri, Panarapuri, Pathiripuri, Angarakapuram and Ambikapuram.
The presiding deity, Sri Vaidyanathaswamy, is hailed as the healer of all ills. The Lord came here as a Vaidya and cured Angaraha of leprosy. Among the Navagrahas, Angaraha is worshipped here with great reverence. Hence this shrine is also known as Angaraha Kshetra. Jatayu, Rig Veda, Muruga and Surya worshipped the Lord here. Muruga enshrined here is known as Selvamuttukumaraswami. At the dying request of Jatayu, Sri Rama brought his remains here and cremated them.All the Navagrahas are also here and among them Angaraka is worshipped with great reverence and thus this shrine is also known as Angaraka Kshetra.
A great feature in the temple construction, is the design and position of the western tower, which allows the rays of the Sun to fall on the Sivalinga for a few days every year. Vembadimal - Sthala vriksham is another important feature. This sacred temple tree has been existing since the Kritayugam and is called by various names. It was known as Kadamba in the Kritayugam; Bilva, during the Tretayugam, Vakula in the Dwaparayugam and Neem in the Kaliyugam.
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A prayer to this planet frees one from debts, poverty and illness afflicting the skin. This graha bestows property and conveyance (Locomotion). A prayer to Angaraka can restore loss of eyesight. Tuesdays are intended for the worship of Angaraka. If one observes the fast on Tuesday for 21 times, the unlucky influence of Tuesday (Mangal) can be got rid off.
Temple is open from 7 A.M. to 12.00 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8.30 P.M.
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This week's Podcast is about "Arulmigu Swetharanyeswarar Alayam,Thiruvenkadu The sthalam of Budan is Thiruvengadu, which is located 15kms from Sirgazhi enroute to Poompuhar. The name Thiruvenkadu, as also its Sanskritic equivalent Swetaranya, literally means 'sacred white forest'. The place is differently known as Jnana-aranya, (forest of wisdom), Patala Kailas, Adi Chidambaram etc. The temple enshrines Lord Shiva - Swetaranyeswara - Thiru-ven-kaatu-eswara - and His consort Brahma Vidyanayaki.
It is said that the Lord performed seven of His dances - Tandavam - known as Ananda, Sandhya, Samhara, Tripuranta, Urdhva, Bhujanga and Lalita.
Those who visit Thiruvengadu will find relief from puthira dosham, poor studies, mental instability, nervous disorders. Knowledge, music, astrology, maths, sculpting, medicine, language skills are the beneficial aspects of Budan. The planetary diety Budha is propitiated increasing health and intelligence.
Apart from the presiding deity, the Lord is consecrated in His forms as Aghoramurthi and Nataraja.
The Nataraja image bears the seven instruments and weapons - Vetalam, Khadgam, Udukku, Mani, Kedayam, Kapalam and Trisulam.
The shrine is associated with prominent devotees like Meikandar, Pattinathaar and Swetaketu. In fact, Pattinathaar had the childhood name of Thiruvenkadar.Pattinathuadigal Thiruvengadar, the son of Sivanesan and Gnanambigai, with the blessings of a Siva Muni received Siva Ditchai and a Siva Linga and came to be called Pattinathu Adigal.
Temple is open from 6 A.M. to 12.00 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 9 P.M.
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