life of Nesa Nayanar Nesa Nayanar (Tamil: நேச நாயனார்), also known as Sivanesa Nayanar, Neca Nayanar (Necha nayanar), Nesanar, Nesar and Nesan (Necan), was a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is generally counted as the FIFTY-NINTH (59TH), in the list of 63 Nayanars. Nesa Nayanar is described to be a weaver, who was always engrossed in remembering his patron god Shiva and gifting clothes he knit to devotees of the deity. Life:- The life of Nesa Nayanar is described in the Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar (12th century), which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanars. Sekkizhar devotes five stanzas describing the life of the Nayanar saint. Nesa Nayanar was born in Kampili (Kambili). Kambili is now situated in Bellary district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Nesa Nayanar is said to have been born in Kampili, but shifted to Koorai Nadu in modern-day Mayiladuthurai, now situated in state of Tamil Nadu. Nesa Nayanar was a Saliyar, a member of the Saliya caste. His family as well as Nesa Nayanar practised the traditional occupation of weaving. He was a devout devotee of Shiva, the patron god of Shaivism. His mind is said to always be concentrated on Shiva. Nesa Nayanar used to continuously chant the Panchakshara mantra in honour of Shiva. He wove clothes, cut-pieces as well as Kowpeenams (loin-cloth). Though he was not wealthy, Nesa Nayanar used to generously donate clothes to devotees of Shiva. His deeds resulted in the favour of Shiva. By his grace, Nesa Nayanar reached Kailash, the abode of the god after death. Swami Sivananda cites Nesa Nayanar to explain the importance of the practice of Japa, which involves repetition of a mantra or a name of a chosen deity. Sivananda also suggests that the Nayanar practised the Yoga of Synthesis, which involves combining four types of yoga: karma (actions), bhakti (devotion), jnana (knowledge) and Raja yoga (form of meditation) - as a means to achieve God. Remembrance :- The images of the Nayanars are found in many Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu. One of the most prominent Nayanars, Sundarar (8th century) venerates Nesa Nayanar in the Tiruthonda Thogai, a hymn to Nayanar saints. Nesa Nayanar is worshipped specially in the Tamil month of Panguni, when the moon enters the Rohini nakshatra (lunar mansion). Weavers of Koorai Nadu in Mayiladuthurai especially worship him on this day. A temple in Koorai Nadu is said to have images of Shiva's sons Ganesha and Kartikeya, which were brought by Nesa Nayanar to the place. In depictions as part as of the Nayanars, Nesa Nayanar is depicted with folded hands (see Anjali mudra). In individual depictions of his life, the Nayanar is depicted distributing garments to devotees of Shiva or as engrossed in weaving. He receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanars. Their icons and brief accounts of his deeds are found in many Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu. Their images are taken out in procession in festivals. NESA NAYANAR CHARANAM

Nesa Nayanar

Nesa Nayanar (Tamil: நேச நாயனார்), also known as Sivanesa Nayanar, Neca Nayanar (Necha nayanar), Nesanar, Nesar and Nesan (Necan), was a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is generally counted as the FIFTY-NINTH (59TH), in the list of 63 Nayanars. Nesa Nayanar is described to be a weaver, who was always engrossed in remembering his patron god Shiva and gifting clothes he knit to devotees of the deity.

Life:-

The life of Nesa Nayanar is described in the Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar (12th century), which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanars. Sekkizhar devotes five stanzas describing the life of the Nayanar saint.

Nesa Nayanar was born in Kampili (Kambili). Kambili is now situated in Bellary district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Nesa Nayanar is said to have been born in Kampili, but shifted to Koorai Nadu in modern-day Mayiladuthurai, now situated in state of Tamil Nadu.

Nesa Nayanar was a Saliyar, a member of the Saliya caste. His family as well as Nesa Nayanar practised the traditional occupation of weaving. He was a devout devotee of Shiva, the patron god of Shaivism. His mind is said to always be concentrated on Shiva. Nesa Nayanar used to continuously chant the Panchakshara mantra in honour of Shiva. He wove clothes, cut-pieces as well as Kowpeenams (loin-cloth). Though he was not wealthy, Nesa Nayanar used to generously donate clothes to devotees of Shiva. His deeds resulted in the favour of Shiva. By his grace, Nesa Nayanar reached Kailash, the abode of the god after death.

Swami Sivananda cites Nesa Nayanar to explain the importance of the practice of Japa, which involves repetition of a mantra or a name of a chosen deity. Sivananda also suggests that the Nayanar practised the Yoga of Synthesis, which involves combining four types of yoga: karma (actions), bhakti (devotion), jnana (knowledge) and Raja yoga (form of meditation) - as a means to achieve God.

Remembrance    :-

The images of the Nayanars are found in many Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu.
One of the most prominent Nayanars, Sundarar (8th century) venerates Nesa Nayanar in the Tiruthonda Thogai, a hymn to Nayanar saints.

Nesa Nayanar is worshipped specially in the Tamil month of Panguni, when the moon enters the Rohini nakshatra (lunar mansion). Weavers of Koorai Nadu in Mayiladuthurai especially worship him on this day. A temple in Koorai Nadu is said to have images of Shiva's sons Ganesha and Kartikeya, which were brought by Nesa Nayanar to the place.

In depictions as part as of the Nayanars, Nesa Nayanar is depicted with folded hands (see Anjali mudra). In individual depictions of his life, the Nayanar is depicted distributing garments to devotees of Shiva or as engrossed in weaving. He receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanars. Their icons and brief accounts of his deeds are found in many Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu. Their images are taken out in procession in festivals.  NESA NAYANAR CHARANAM

Kottai Darwaja Sri Veera Anchaneya Temple, Thiruppathur.

Kottai Darwaja Sri Veera Anchaneya Temple, Thiruppathur.

Kottai Darwaja Sri Veera Anjaneya Swami Temple is located at Tirupattur (Vellore District) which is surrounded by hills in all the directions The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman (The Monkey God). The temple has a very interesting story behind its origin.

The Temple is over 500 years old and dedicated to Lord Anjaneya. The 12 feet tall deity is made out of one single stone. Kottai Darwaja Sri Veera Anjaneya Swami temple is situated in the main entrance of Kottai Sri Gajendra Varadharaja Perumal Temple (‘Kottai’ in english means ‘Fort’) and Sri Brahmeshwarar Temple (Lord Brahma has worshipped Lord Siva here).


MEANING OF DARWAJA:


The name ‘Darwaja’ means ‘Entrance’ in Hindi. As Sri Veera Anjaneya Swami is located at the main entrance of Kottai Sri Gajendra Varadharaja Perumal Temple and Sri Brahmeshwarar Temple, He is called as Kottai Darwaja Sri Veera Anjaneya Swami.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOOLAVAR:


Sri Vyasaraja followed unique features in the Hanuman idols he installed. You can identify the idol by keen observation of the following features.

One hand of the idol opens towards the sky or the devotee.
The other hand holds a flower called Sowgandhi
The tail of the idol goes over the head, makes a semi-circle and the end resembles like a circle
A bell hangs at the end of the tail

TEMPLE ADMINISTRATION:

The temple is managed and administered hereditarily by the HINDU RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT and Sri Siriya Thiruvadi Kainkarya Trust (R) & Sri Darwaja Veera Anjaneya Swami Kaingarya Trust (R).

HISTORY:
It is said that Sri Veera Anjaneya Swami temple was built by the 15th century saint cum guru Sri Vyasaraya Swamigal (1447-1539 AD) who was also the guru of the Vijayanagara empire of those days. He was the royal preceptor of the King Krishnadevaraya, one of the most enlightened and benevolent ruler of vijayanagara empire.


APPEAL:
The noble hearts are always welcomed for their able donations to the welfare and maintenance of the temple and for 'annadhanam' and 'special poojas' that take place in the temple premises regularly.

Sri Siriya Thiruvadi Kainkarya Trust
# 5th Cross, Dharmaraja Koil Street, Tirupattur, Vellore Dist, Tamilnadu - 635601
Mobile : +91 98946 53566 | Email :nanthutpt. JAI ANJANEYA, JAI ANJANEYA, JAI ANJANEYA, JAI ANJANEYA, JAI ANJANEYA!

Madhura Kali Amman Temple, Siruvachur, Perambalur district.

 Madhura Kali Amman Temple, Siruvachur, Perambalur district.


Main Deity : Sri Madhura Kali Amman

Holy Water : Thirukkula

Temple Tree : Marudha maram

Prominence of the Shrine : Aadhi Sankara offered worship here. This Kali has the power to cure the deaf and dumb. She can relieve people under the evil influence of ghost, evil spirit, witchcraft. Except Mondays and Fridays, Ambal is said to dwell in the nearby Periyasamy hill.

Temple History : As per the tamil literature ‘Silapathikaram’, Kannagi burnt down Madurai for the injustice meted out to her innocent husband and she was wandering without mental peace reached this shrine and found tranquility. The Kali of Madurai who burnt down Madurai through Kannagi settled down here on her own accord it is said. The presiding deity of Siruvachur is Selli Amman. A magician bought her under his control with his magical powers and used her for his evil acts. Annai Madhura KaliAmman came here on a Friday night. As she wanted to stay with Selli Amman, she sought her consent. Selli Amman told her about the magician who was troubling her. Madhura kali told her that she would find a way for it. That night she encountered the magician and destroyed him. Seeing the might of Madhura kali, Selli Amman requested her to stay at Siruvachur temple and grace the devotees and she herself would go to the nearby periyasamy hill. However Selli Amman wanted that she should be honoured first at Siruvachur Temple. Madhura kali accepted it and stayed at the temple. Selli Amman went to Periyasamy hill and stayed at the Temple there. Madhura kali who came here on a Friday graces devotees on Mondays and that is why the temple at Siruvachur is open on Mondays and Fridays according to accounts going round here. The temple is also open on other important days. The other days Madurai kali Amman stays with Selli Amman at Periyasamy hill. The name Madurai kali Amman became Madhura kali Amman. Madhura kali who came here in an infuriated mood, on reaching here became tranquil and she also graces pleasant to the devotees and thus she got the name Madhura kali Amman. As Selli Amman wanted first honour to her, the Deeparathana is done towards the hill first and then only it is done to Madhura kali Amman.

Temple Timings : Open on Mondays and Fridays only from 6.30 am to 9.00 pm  .On full moon days and new moon days also worship is offered.

Pooja Details : Three times a day.
Abhishegam 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Maha deeparthanai 1.00 pm.
Sandana kappu. Alankaram-5.00 pm.

Temple Festivals : Poochoridhal is celebrated on the first Tuesday after the Amavasai in Chithrai. The following Tuesday ‘kappu’ is tied and the big festival goes on for 13 days.

Nearest Town : Perambalur

Address : Sri Madhura kali Amman Temple
Siruvachur , Perambalur dt.

Telephone Number : 04328-225333, 04328-291375. SRI SIRUVACHUR MADHURA KALI AMMA CHARANAM!

The Swetha Vinayagar Temple ( Vellai Vinayakar)

The Swetha Vinayagar Temple ( Vellai Vinayakar).

It is situated in the village of Thiruvalanchuzhi  four kilometres from Kumbakonam near Swamimalai. The presiding deity is Kapardiswarar,with ambaal Brihannayaki. Though the moolavar is Kapardiswarar the importance here is for Ganesha, known as Swetha Vinayagar.

According to puranas (epics), there are ten important abodes for Ganesha in India.

Swetha Vignesa puram

Mayuresa puram

Raja Sadhanam

Kandageepuram

Sidhasramam

Bowmapuram

Manipuram

Kasi (Varanasi)

Chintamani puram

Prayagai

Thiruvalanchuzhi known in purana as Swetha Vignesa puram is in Tamil Nadu and other nine being in North India in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh

As per mythology ,devas and asuras were trying to churn the Thiru Parkadal using Mandhra mountain as the churn and the serpent Vasuki as the rope to extract the 'amudham', Vasuki spewed out venom thus polluting the ocean and poisoning the living beings. Unable to bear the heat generated due to the venom, devas and Asuras rushed to Lord Siva. Siva said that they are facing hardships because they had started the task without first getting the approval of Ganesha.

They scooped out the white foam and made a Ganesha figure and this was worshipped by Sri Parameshwaran, Parvathi at Kailash and later by Mahavishnu and Mahalakshmi at Vaikundam, and by Brahma nad Saraswathy at Sathya logam, by turns during different yugas such as Kridhayugam,Thredha yugam. Later during Kaliyugam, Swetha Vinayagar was worshipped by Devendran and Indrani at Indra logam.

Once Devendran was cursed by Akalya and to remove the curse, he had to visit the Siva kshetrangal in the boo logam (earth). He brought this Swetha Vinayaga in a golden plate along with him. He reached Thiruvalanchuzhi and wanted to worship Sri Kabartheeswarar. As he wanted to bathe in the Jada theertham, he was looking for some one to hold the Swetha Vinayagar idol, as Sri Maha Vishnu had told Indra that this should not be put down in the earth.

Sri Kabartheeswarar appeared as a boy and offered to hold it for him on a condition that he will call Indra thrice and if does not appear, he will keep the idol down. Indra agreed and went to bath. Immediatel Kabartheeswar in the disguise of a boy called Indra thrice and he Indra could not hear him he placed the idol in a raised platforn near his sanctum.

When Indra came back, he could neither see the boy nor remove the idol. He gave up after several futile attempts and finally called Viswakarma ( the great architect) and constructed a beautiful Indra Vimanam (a vehicle) with intrinsic art so that he can pull it back to Indra logam with his white elephants.

At that time a voice from the Heaven asked Indra not to remove the idol and Swetha Vinayagar will stay in this blessed place to protect the human kind and will be fulfilling devotees wishes. Indra was asked to visit this place during every Ganesh chaturthis, which will be equivalent to doing pooja every day. Indran was delighted at this and every Ganesh Chaturthi, he would come and perform an elaborate pooja ( This is referenced in Swetha Vigneswarar Mahatmiyam of Bavishyotra Puranam in slokas 1 to 50)

As per legends, river Cauvery circumbulated Lord Kabartheeswarar while entering and also exits clockwise, it came to known as Thiru Valam Chuzhi (going around in a right circle).

The Temple: The temple faces east with a majestic five tiered gopuram. As you enter you can see the beautiful temple tank called Jada theertahm.



The sanctum where Swetha Vinayagar presides is beautifully architected in granite with intricate works. The entrance on both its sides has large panes carved out of stones (could be granite or some soft granite like stone).

The Swetha Vinayagar idol is pure white and is placed in a silver and gold mandap. No abhisheka orflowers are offered to the deity,obviously as the idol is made up of soft white foam like material. Every decoration and splendour is for the surrounding frames alone. The only offering is Pachai Karpooram (Borneal Flakes - edible form of camphor derived from plants and extensively used in sweets), which is finely crushed and sprinkled over the idol.



The stone pane in front of Swetha Vinayagar is called as 'Karungal Palagani' (Stone window) which is beautifully carved and has four pillars and hundred and eleven holes. This has many religious and spirtual meanings which is beyond the scope of writing. It is said whenever Kanchi Maha swami (Paramacharyal) used to visist this temple he used to sit beside this Karungal Palagani and admire its beauty each time.


The mandapam next to the sanctum is called Gayathri Mandapam, with 24 beautifully carved pillars with intricate designs, depicting the 24 akshars of the Gayathri manthram. It is beleived that sitting in this mandap and chanting Ganesha gayathri mantra will bring you releif from all the difficulties in the life, and you will be blessed by Ganesha with all prosperity.

Another interesting factor is that in the sanctum of Kabartheeswarar, we can see Suryan (Sun) and Sani (Saturn) are facing each other which is very rare


Festivals

Daily pujas to the deities are performed four times a day.

Monthly sankatahara chaturthi,krithigai,Pradosham are celeberated. Needless to say, Ganesh Chaturthi is celeberated in a grand manner for 10 days and the whole village participates. It is said that even Lord Indra participates in the Ganesha Chaturthi festivals.

Temple Timings It is normally open from 5 am – 12:00pm and 4.30pm- 8:00pm.

How to reach?

The temple is located at 4 Kms from Kumbakonam. Plenty of local buses,cabs and auto rickshaws are available from Kumbakonam.

Where to Stay?There are plenty of budget and semi deluxe hotels are in Kumbakonam.
Where to Eat?There are many good restaurants in Kumbakonam
Places nearby Kumbakonam is a place with many famous temples and Oppiliappan temple, Patteeswaram Durgai, Darsuram, Thirubhuvanam,Swamimalai are very nearby.

Contact :-
Sri Tiru Valanchuzhi Temple, Tiruvalanchuzi-612 302
Phone: +91 435 2454421, 2454026.  SWETHA VINAYAGA CHARANAM!

SRI BRAHMA PUREESWARAR TEMPLE OR Thirukadaiyur Mayanam.

SRI BRAHMA PUREESWARAR TEMPLE OR
Thirukadaiyur Mayanam.
It is situated at a distance of about 2 kms from Thirukadaiyur.

Thirukadaiyur is situated at a distance of about 22 kms from Mayiladuthurai on the Mayiladuthurai to Karaikkal route.

Other Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam near this place are – Thirukadaiyur, Thirunallaru, Dharumapuram, Thiruvettakkudi and Thiruthelichery.

General Information

Moolavar

Sri Brahmapureeswarar, Sri Peruman Adigal

Ambal

Sri Aamla Gujambikai, Sri Vaadamulai Ammai, Sri Malarkuzhal Minnammai

Theertham (Holy water)

Brahma Theertham / Asvathi Theertham

Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree)

Kontrai tree / Vilva tree

Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by

Saint Thirugnanasambanthar, Saint Thirunavukarasar (Appar) and Saint Sundaramurthy Nayanar


This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 48th Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauveri in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai).

Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).

This is one of the 44 Paadal petra sthalams where the “Moovar” (the three saints - Saint Thirugnanasambanthar, Saint Thirunavukarasar (Appar) and Saint Sundaramurthy (Sundarar) have rendered their Pathigams.

This temple is one of the 55 west facing Shivasthalams in Tamil Nadu.

There is no main tower (Rajagopuram) in this temple. However, there is a 3-tiered second tower. This temple has two corridors.

The last consecration ceremony (Kumbabishekam) took place on 10.09.2014.

History of the Temple

As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva destroyed and created Lord Brahma five times at five different places. Each such incident took place at an interval of “one karbam”. One karbam consists of hundreds of thousands of years. These 5 places are known as “Mayaanam” (“Mayaanam” means burial ground in Tamil). They are - Kasi Mayaanam, Kachchi Mayaanam (Kanchipuram), Thirukkadavur Mayaanam, Kazhi Mayaanam (Sirkazhi) and Veezhi Naalur Mayaanam.  Since this place is very near to Thirukkadavur, this Mayaanam gets the name “Thirukkadavur Mayaanam”.

The historical names of this place are Brahmapuri, Vilvaranyam, Siva Vedapuyri and Thirumeignanam.

Legend

In this place, Lord Shiva is believed to have first burnt Lord Brahma and then remade him as holy water – hence the name Mayaanam. Since Lord Brahma is the creator god in Hinduism, after his death the process of creation came to a standstill.  The celestial gods came to this place and requested Lord Shiva to reinstate Lord Brahma. Lord Shiva then revived Brahma and reinstated him and bestowed upon him the duty of creation. It is believed that this is third such Mayaanam. It is also believed that Lord Shiva further taught Brahma the “Shiva Gnanam” here. Hence this place is also known as “Thiru Meignanam”.

Another legend is that Lord Shiva created a well here with water from the Ganges for Sage Markandeya to perform his pooja. This well is located next to the holy water of this temple “Brahma Theertham”.  Water is taken from this well to Thirukadaiyur temple for daily ablution (abhishekam) of Sri Amirthakateswarar. It is believed that no other water is being used for abhishekam of Sri Amirthakateswarar. Also, water from this well is not used for other deities.

It is believed that once a king tried to perform abhishekam for Lord Brahmapureeswarar using the water from this well. However, as soon as the water was poured on the lingam, a crack appeared on it. This crack can still be seen on the lingam.

Another legend associated with this temple is that of the Chalukya King Emakeridan. He was defeated in battle by another king and was thrown out of his kingdom. Since he was a Shiva devotee, he visited many temples asking Lord Shiva for his blessings. He came to this temple and prayed to Lord Singaravelar (Murugan) and sought his help. It is believed that Lord Murugan took the form of this king and went to his kingdom along with his army. The lord defeated the enemy king and later asked Emakeridan to take control of his country. The king is believed to have donated 53 acres of land to this temple. These lands are still be called as “Singaraveli”.

As per the “Sthala Puranam”, a few more legends are associated with this temple – A Chola king, who had leprosy, visited and prayed to the lord here and got cured of his ailment. A Vedic scholar Somadevasarma was relieved from his “Brahmahathi dosham” after worshiping the lord here; and a brahmin by the name of Sivasarma from Pandiya Nadu, was cured of his curse which had made him take the form of a crow. He later obtained salvation in this temple.

It is believed that Ganges visited this temple’s holy water on Aswini star day in the Tamil month of Panguni. Every year, on this day, procession idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy are taken to this well and “Theerthavari” festival is celebrated in a grand manner.

Deities in the temple

Apart from the shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy, shrines and idols of lords Sidhi Vinayakar, Murugan with his consorts, Natarajar, Dakshinamurthy, Nardana Vinayakar, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Kalyana Sundarar, Nalvar, Mahavishnu as Sri Pillai Perumal, Vishnu Durgai, Gajalakshmi, Chandikeswarar, Chandikeswari and Sri Pitchana Bairavar can be seen in the corridors.



Salient Features

The uniqueness of the procession idol of Lord Singaravelar (Murugan) is that he holds a bow and arrow in his hands, wears a “Rudraksha” garland and also wears footwear.

Lord Dakshinamurthy is seen here with his six disciples – “Sanakaatha” rishis.

All the stone sculptures in this temple are exquisitely carved. The idol of Sri Pitchana Bairavar is especially beautiful.

Usually Lord Vinayakar is depicted with a pot belly. However, in this temple he is seen with a flat belly. He is worshipped as “Sri Pranava Vinayakar”.

It is said that Pambatti Siddhar, one of the revered 18 Siddhars, lived in this place.


Greatness of this temple

Since the lord of this temple is believed to have taught “Shiva Gnanam” to Lord Brahma, devotees worship the lord here to gain knowledge and wisdom.

Important Festivals

Some of the major festivals celebrated in this temple are –

Skantha Sashti in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Oct-Nov);

Thirukarthikai in the Tamil month of Karthikai (Nov-Dec);

Thiruvadhirai in the Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec-Jan);

Shivarathri in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb-Mar); and

Theerthavari on Aswini star day in the Tamil month of Panguni (Mar-Apr).

Pradosham is also observed regularly.

Temple Timings

From 06:30 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 04:00 PM to 07:30 PM.

Temple Address

Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple,
Thirumayanam, Aadhi Kadavur,
Thirukadayur Post,
Tharangambadi Taluk,
Nagapattinam District,
Tamil Nadu – 609 311.

This temple's priest, Sri M.K.Ganesa Gurukkal can be contacted at: +91- 4364 - 287999, 287222, 94420 12133.
OHM NAMA SIVAYA, OHM NAMA SIVAYA, OHM NAMA SIVAYA, OHM NAMA SIVAYA, OHM NAMA SIVAYA!

Arulmigu Shanmuganathar Temple, Kunnakudi.

Arulmigu Shanmuganathar Temple, Kunnakudi.

The Kundrakudi Murugan temple is 1000 - 2000 years old.It is a small hill temple in the region of Karaikudi.The presiding deity is Arulmigu Shanmuganathar with his beautiful consorts Valli and Deivanai gracing individually on the peacock. Sri Thenattru Nathar graces here as 'Swayambumoorthy' in the east.The temple was sung by 'Arunagirinathar' in Thirupugazh.The historical name of the place is "Arasavanam".

Kundrakudi temple is a hill temple.The hill appears as peacock shaped structure.As peacock is the vehicle of Lord Muruga,got relieved of its curse here called Mayil Malai(peacock hill).The presiding deity Lord Shanmuganathar graces here majestically with six heads and twelve hands with his beautiful consorts Valli and Deivanani. Sri Thenatrunathar graces on the banks of Thenaru river as Swayambumoorthy in the east side of the temple.Lord Muruga who graces here is also known in many names like Kundrai Murugan,Thenattrunathar,Mayilkalai Kandhan,Kundrayur Udayaan,Chetty Murugan,Mayuragirinathar.Sage Agasthyar Worshipped here.Not only Sage Agasthiyar, but also Lord Kannapiran,Lord Brahma,Naradha,Grauda,Sages Vashishtar and Viswamithirar,Devaloga Indiran,Sun God and Manmatha had worshipped in this temple.The Sthala Vruksha is Bodhi tree(Arasamaram).Other than Thenaru, Saravana Poigai and Mayil Theertham are said to be the springs of the temple.From Kalinga, Idumba carried kavadi to this temple and got his stomach pain cured.The temple is so powerful and believed wishes of devotees are blessed.Wishes like free from illness,long life,child birth,education,high yields in farms are blessed.Carrying Kavadi is very famous in this temple to get rid of from the evil things.There is a popular saying that a 'devotee carrying kavadi will not be let down in any circumstances'.


History:

Once Demons wants to take revenge on Devas,told Peacock,the vehicle of Lord Muruga that Garuda the vehicle of Lord Vishnu and Swan (Annam) were egoistic that they could fly faster than Peacock.Believing this was true,peacock got angry on them and swallowed .Lord Vishnu and Indira appealed about this problem to Lord Muruga.At that time peacock was cursed to become a hill.The peacock realised its mistake and penaced Lord Muruga.Peacock got relieved from Lord Muruga in this hill.

Festivals:

The two great festivals celebrated here are Panguni Uthiram for 10 days in the month of March-April and Thaipoosam in January-February.The other festivals celebrated here are Paal peruku vizha,Vaigasi visagam,Aani mahabishegam,Aadi tirupadi and Aavani moola pittu.Arrow festival and Skandha shashti and Thirukarthigai are celebrated grandly.

Offerings:

Kavadi is the main offering during festives.Milk pots,Angapradhakshana,adipradhakshana and shashti fasting are done.It is believed that offering Pepper&salt in Saravana poigai and in Idumba shrine gives remedy for skin diseases.Grains are also contributed by the farmers to get high yields in farms.Devotees even offers Cocks and Cattles.Ear piercing and head shaving are also done here for devotees who wish.

Address:

Arulmigu Shanmuganathar temple,

Kundrakudi Adheenam, Kundrakudi,

Sivagangai district.

Nearest landmark: Pillayarpatti and karaikudi.

Ph.no:04577 - 264227.

How to reach:

Plenty of buses are available from Karaikudi,Thiruppatur,sivagangai,madurai and Trichy.

Nearest Railway station is Karaikudi.

Nearest airport is Trichy and Madurai.

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నరసింహావతారం Narasimha avatharam

నరసింహావతారం      Narasimha avatharam

పూర్వం హిరణ్యకశిపుడనే రాక్షసుడు బ్రహ్మను గూర్చి తపస్సు ప్రారంభించి అనేక సంవత్సరములు గడిచాయి. అతని తపోదీక్షకు సర్వలోకాలలోను మంటలు వ్యాపించి దేవతాదులందరు బ్రహ్మదేవ్ఞని వద్దకు పరుగెత్తి, అతని తపోదీక్ష మానిపించమని వేడుకున్నారు. ఎట్టకేలకు బ్రహ్మ ప్రత్యక్షమై, దానవేంద్రా! నీ తపస్సుకు మెచ్చాను. ఏంకావాలో కోరుకో! అన్నాడు. హిరణ్యకశిపుడు ఎంత బలవంతులైనా వరబల సంపను్నలైనా, తన పూర్వీకులైన రాక్షసులందరిని శ్రీహరి ఏదోవిధంగా చంపుతున్నాడని శ్రీహరి మాయోపాయాలకు లొంగని విధంగా ఉండేలా విచిత్రమైన వరాలు కోరాడు. అవి తాను నరులచేతగాని, పగలుగాని, రాత్రిగాని, ఇంటిలోగాని, బయటగాని, ఆకాశంలోగాని, భూమిపైగాని ఎవరిచేతా మరణం లేకుండా ఉండాలని కోరాడు. అలవాటుగా బ్రహ్మ తథాస్తు అని మాయమైపోయాడు. ఆ వరబల గర్వంతో విర్రవీగుతూ దేవతలను, సర్వలోకాలను వేధించసాగాడు దానవ్ఞడు. ఎవడురా మీకు దిక్కు, ఎక్కడరా శ్రీహరి. ఏడిరా చూపండి, అంటూ భక్తులను,మునులను వేధిస్తూ యజÑయాగాదులు ధ్వంసం చేయిస్తూ ఎల్లరకు కంటనిద్రలేకుండా చేయసాగాడు. కన్న కుమారుడైన ప్రహ్లాదుని సైతం హరిభక్తి మాను లేదా ఉంటే ఆ హరిని చూపమంటూ వేధించసాగాడు. హిరణ్యకశిపుడు హాహాకారాలకు  దిక్కులకు అధిపతులైన దేవతలు దిక్కుతోచక తలోదారి పరుగులెత్తారు. వైకుంఠం చేరి శ్రీహరిని చూసి, హిరణ్యకశిపుని బారి నుండి మమ్ములను రక్షింపమని వేడుకున్నారు. నారదుడు సమయం దొరికినప్పుడల్లా హిరణ్యకశిపుని కనిపించి రాక్షసాధిపా! ఆ శ్రీహరికి నీకుమారుడు ప్రహ్లాదుని మీద నీకంటే కూడా ఎక్కువ ప్రేమ. తరచు అతడు నీకుమారుని దర్శించటానికి ఇక్కడికే వచ్చి నీ నగరంలోనే ప్రహ్లాదుని ముందు ఉంటాడు. అతనికోసం నీవ్ఞ ఎక్కడెక్కడో చూడక్కర్లేదు. ఇక్కడే నీ నగరంలోనే దొరుకుతాడు. నువ్ఞ్వ కన్న కుమారుడన్న ప్రేమ వదలి నీ కుమారుని దండించినట్లయితే ఆ శ్రీహరి జాడ నీకు ప్రహ్లాదుడే చెబుతాడు అంటూ పురి ఎక్కించసాగాడు. ఒకనాడు అలా శ్రీహరి పై ద్వేషంతో కన్న కుమారుడిని దండిస్తూ, ఎక్కడరా, శ్రీహరి ఇక్కడ ఉన్నాడా, అని ఎదుటనున్న స్తంభాన్ని గద ఎత్తి గట్టిగా మోదాడు హిరణ్యకశిపుడు. ఆనాటితో హిరణ్యకశిపుని ఆయుర్థాయం ముగిసిపోవడంతో ఆ స్తంభం పడదోసుకుని, పగలు కాని, రాత్రిగాని సంధ్యాసమంలో సగం నరుడు, సగం మ]గంగా రూపుదాల్చి జూలు విదుల్చుకుని నరసింహుడుగా మారి గర్జిస్తూ శ్రీహరి వింతరూపంతో ప్రత్యక్షమయ్యాడు. హిరణ్యకశిపుని చేతులతో పట్టి పైకి ఎత్తి లోపలా బయటా కాకుండా గుమ్మం మీద కూర్చుని భూమి మీద ఆకాశంలో కాకుండా తొడలమీద పరుండబెట్టుకొని గోళ్లనే ఆయుధములుగా చేసుకుని పొట్ల చీల్చి చంపివేశాడు. శ్రీహరి ఆ దుష్టరాక్షసుని మరణంతో దేవతలు, మానవ్ఞలు, సర్వజాతులు, లోకాలు ఆనందంతో పొంగిపోయాయి. శ్రీహరిని వేనోళ్లతో కొనియాడారు. శ్రీవారి మీద పుష్పవర్షం కురిపించారు. అలా బ్రహ్మ వరాలకు భంగం రాకుండా హిరణ్యకశిపుని సంహరించి లోకాలకు మేలు కలుగజేశాడు శ్రీహరి. హిరణ్యకశిపుని చంపటానికి శ్రీహరి ఎత్తిన అవతారమే నరసింహం. అతడే నరుడూ-నారాయణుడు.

Narasimha Avatar is the Half-Man Half-Lion Incarnation of Hindu God Sri Hari Vishnu. The story of Narasimha Avatar is associated with Vishnu’s incarnation as the boar or Varaha. To uphold dharma and save the Vedas, Varaha had killed the brother of demon Hiranyakashipu.  To avenge his brother’s death, Hiranyakashipu performed intense austerities and was able to please Hindu God Brahma. When Brahma appeared before him he asked for immortality. But Brahma said he could not grant him the boon of immortality. So Hiranyakashipu played a trick on Brahma and asked a series of boons all of which indirectly tried to avoid death. Hiranyakashipu demanded the following boons – He will not die in any type of residence or outside. He will not die during day or night. He will not die on earth or sky He will not be killed by any weapon He will not be killed by a human being of animal After earning the boons, Hiranyakashipu defeated demigods and rulers on earth and announced that he was God and all prayers should be directed to him and not to Sri Hari Vishnu. The entire kingdom followed his commands but not his young son, Prahlad. The little boy Prahlad worshipped Sri Hari Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu tried all means to make the boy worship Him. But all this efforts failed. Then the demon tried to kill his sons but each time the little boy was rescued by Vishnu. Fed up with his son’s Vishnu worship, Hiranyakashipu demanded to him to show him his Vishnu who is present everywhere. In a fit of anger pointing to a pillar, Hiranyakashipu asked whether Vishnu is present in it. Young Prahlad said yes and Hiranyakashipu took out his sword to cut the pillar.  Suddenly, Narasimha broke opened the pillar and appeared before Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha then dragged him to the doorway of the palace and when the twilight period approached put him in His lap and killed him with His finger nails. Thus the boons failed to protect Hiranyakashipu.