Today is the Gurupooja of Aiyadigal Kadavar Kon Nayanar.
Of the two Pallava kings mentioned in Periya Puranam, Aiyadigal Kadavar Kon Nayanar was easily identified. Some of the ancient manuscripts call him as ‘Pancha pada Simhan’, Sanskrit for Ai (five) Adigal (pada). Further, the father of Bheemavarma.
Based on these two notes, historians identify him with Simhavarman III (550 - 575 CE) who was a Pallava king and father of Simhavishnu & Bheemavarman.
Aiyadigal Kadavar Kon built a number of Shivalayas in north Tamil Nadu and constructed many lakes & tanks.
The Periya Puranam recounts that, wishing to devote himself wholly to Shiva Thondu, the sacred service of Lord Shiva, Aiyadigal Kadavarkon relinquished his crown and entrusted the kingdom to his son Simhavishnu. Freed from the responsibilities of kingship, he travelled from one Shiva temple to another, offering worship and composing a venpa at each sacred shrine. His surviving hymns are collected as Kshetra Thiruvenpa, which forms part of the Eleventh Thirumurai.
Of the two Pallava kings mentioned in Periya Puranam, Aiyadigal Kadavar Kon Nayanar was easily identified. Some of the ancient manuscripts call him as ‘Pancha pada Simhan’, Sanskrit for Ai (five) Adigal (pada). Further, the father of Bheemavarma.
Based on these two notes, historians identify him with Simhavarman III (550 - 575 CE) who was a Pallava king and father of Simhavishnu & Bheemavarman.
Aiyadigal Kadavar Kon built a number of Shivalayas in north Tamil Nadu and constructed many lakes & tanks.
The Periya Puranam recounts that, wishing to devote himself wholly to Shiva Thondu, the sacred service of Lord Shiva, Aiyadigal Kadavarkon relinquished his crown and entrusted the kingdom to his son Simhavishnu. Freed from the responsibilities of kingship, he travelled from one Shiva temple to another, offering worship and composing a venpa at each sacred shrine. His surviving hymns are collected as Kshetra Thiruvenpa, which forms part of the Eleventh Thirumurai.
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Sri Rama is revered as Maryada Purushottama, the embodiment of Dharma, not merely because of his valour or victories, but because of the exemplary manner in which he conducted himself in every relationship and circumstance. The Sārāla copper plates of Vira Rajendra Chola brings ile praising Rama as their ancestor.
पितरि तनयवृत्तिं भ्रातरि भ्रातृवृत्तिं युवतिषु पतिवृत्तिं शत्रवे शत्रुवृत्तिम् (।)
मुनिषु नृपतिवृत्तिं बान्धवे बन्धुवृत्तिं सकलमखिलनाथारिशक्षयामास लोकम् ॥
He conducted himself as a son towards his father, as a brother towards his brothers, as a husband towards women, and as an enemy towards his enemies. Towards sages, he behaved like a king; towards his relatives, he showed the affection of a kinsman. Thus, he taught the entire world the proper way of conduct.
पितरि तनयवृत्तिं भ्रातरि भ्रातृवृत्तिं युवतिषु पतिवृत्तिं शत्रवे शत्रुवृत्तिम् (।)
मुनिषु नृपतिवृत्तिं बान्धवे बन्धुवृत्तिं सकलमखिलनाथारिशक्षयामास लोकम् ॥
He conducted himself as a son towards his father, as a brother towards his brothers, as a husband towards women, and as an enemy towards his enemies. Towards sages, he behaved like a king; towards his relatives, he showed the affection of a kinsman. Thus, he taught the entire world the proper way of conduct.
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Today is the Guru Pooja of Poosalar Nayanar, who was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. He lived in Thiruninravur.
Though he longed to construct a magnificent temple for Shiva, his poverty prevented him from fulfilling his desire. Undeterred, he resolved to build the temple arefully visualising every detail, from its foundation and walls to the vimana and sanctum, following the prescribed architectural principles.
Having completed this extraordinary temple through his devotion, he fixed an auspicious day for its consecration. On that very day, Pallava king Rajasimha had arranged the consecration of the magnificent Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram. However, Shiva appeared in the king’s dream and instructed him to postpone the ceremony, as He wished to attend the consecration of the temple built by Poosalar. Astonished, the king travelled to Thiruninravur, only to discover that the magnificent temple existed solely in the devotee’s heart.
மறைநாவன் நின்றவூர்ப் பூசலார்க்கும் அடியேன்
Though he longed to construct a magnificent temple for Shiva, his poverty prevented him from fulfilling his desire. Undeterred, he resolved to build the temple arefully visualising every detail, from its foundation and walls to the vimana and sanctum, following the prescribed architectural principles.
Having completed this extraordinary temple through his devotion, he fixed an auspicious day for its consecration. On that very day, Pallava king Rajasimha had arranged the consecration of the magnificent Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram. However, Shiva appeared in the king’s dream and instructed him to postpone the ceremony, as He wished to attend the consecration of the temple built by Poosalar. Astonished, the king travelled to Thiruninravur, only to discover that the magnificent temple existed solely in the devotee’s heart.
மறைநாவன் நின்றவூர்ப் பூசலார்க்கும் அடியேன்
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கந்தசஷ்டிப் பெருவிழா தொடங்குவதை ஒட்டி, திருச்செந்தூரின் பெருமைகளையும் அதன் வரலாற்றையும் பற்றிக் கொஞ்சம் பேசியிருக்கிறேன். @guru_chanakyaa சானலுக்காக
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Revered by the Nayanmars, Alwars and Chola kings, the Dikshitars have preserved the sacred traditions of Chidambaram for centuries.
Yet today, they face relentless legal battles and challenges to their traditional rights.
Here is a historic overview of the revered community,
krishnants.substack.com/p/the-thillai-…
Yet today, they face relentless legal battles and challenges to their traditional rights.
Here is a historic overview of the revered community,
krishnants.substack.com/p/the-thillai-…
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நண்பர்களுக்கு தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துகள். தீபாவளி விழாவிற்கும் தமிழகத்திற்கும் உள்ள தொடர்பு. நரகாசுரனைப் பற்றியும் தீபாவளிப் பண்டிகையைப் பற்றியும் தமிழகக் கோவில்களில் உள்ள கல்வெட்டுகள் சொல்வதென்ன ? #மீள்
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Half-baked knowledge strikes again!
Sita never asked for the deer’s skin to be used as a “furniture cover.” The Valmiki Ramayana is very clear:
निहतस्यास्य सत्त्वस्य जाम्बूनदमयत्वचि ।
शष्पबृस्यां विनीतायामिच्छाम्यहमुपासितुम् ॥
“If this deer is killed, I wish to sit upon its it on a seat of tender darbha grass”
It was customary to sit on a deer skin asana, with Darbha grass, during religious observances and Vratas.
That is precisely what Sita is referring to. If the deer could not be captured alive, she wished to use its golden skin as a seat.
Amazing that such people are considered as scholars.
Sita never asked for the deer’s skin to be used as a “furniture cover.” The Valmiki Ramayana is very clear:
निहतस्यास्य सत्त्वस्य जाम्बूनदमयत्वचि ।
शष्पबृस्यां विनीतायामिच्छाम्यहमुपासितुम् ॥
“If this deer is killed, I wish to sit upon its it on a seat of tender darbha grass”
It was customary to sit on a deer skin asana, with Darbha grass, during religious observances and Vratas.
That is precisely what Sita is referring to. If the deer could not be captured alive, she wished to use its golden skin as a seat.
Amazing that such people are considered as scholars.
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தீராவிடம் வளர்த்த தமிழின் லட்சணம்
- மதுரைக் காஞ்சி பதினெண்கீழ்க்கணக்கு நூல்களில் ஒன்று
- இதை எழுதியவர் மதுரை கூழத்திப் பெருவழுதி
- இது 782 செய்யுட்களை உள்ளடக்கிய கவிதைத் தொகுப்பு
இவ்வளவு அபத்தங்களையும் கொண்ட ஒரு புத்தகத்தை நூலகத்திற்கு வாங்கியவர்களின் தமிழறிவு எப்படி இருக்கும் !!
- மதுரைக் காஞ்சி பதினெண்கீழ்க்கணக்கு நூல்களில் ஒன்று
- இதை எழுதியவர் மதுரை கூழத்திப் பெருவழுதி
- இது 782 செய்யுட்களை உள்ளடக்கிய கவிதைத் தொகுப்பு
இவ்வளவு அபத்தங்களையும் கொண்ட ஒரு புத்தகத்தை நூலகத்திற்கு வாங்கியவர்களின் தமிழறிவு எப்படி இருக்கும் !!
Absolutely hilarious ! Someone has created a fake publication, used AI to create 1800 books (yes 1800) which includes the hallucinated versions of “AI authorship” and sold them to EVR library in Coimbatore !!
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This is precisely the problem I highlighted in my earlier post about Sita being portrayed as wielding a sword and fighting.
Creative freedom is understandable, but it cannot come at the cost of fundamentally altering the nature and characterisation of the central figures in the amayana, it was Shurpanakha who attempted to attack and devour Sita, prompting Rama to intervene. In fact, it was Rama himself who instructed Lakshmana to disfigure Shurpanakha.
इमाम् विरूपाम् असतीम् अतिमत्ताम् महोदरीम् ।
राक्षसीम् पुरुषव्याघ्र विरूपयितुम् अर्हसि ॥
Aranya Kanda, Sarga 18, Sloka 20
"O tiger among men (Lakshmana)! You ought to disfigure this Rakshasi, who is ugly, unchaste, excessively arrogant and large-bellied."
Lakshmana merely carried out Rama's instruction by cutting off Shurpanakha's nose and ears. Why, then, would Sita rebuke Lakshmana for an action that Rama himself had ordered to protect her? Is this consistent with Sita's character as portrayed by Valmiki?
There is a fundamental difference between creatively adapting an epic and distorting the characterisation of its central figures to suit contemporary ideological narratives.
Trying to portray Sita as a modern-day 'woke' character by making her confront Lakshmana over this incident is not creative freedom. It is a distortion of the original narrative.
And that is precisely what many of us are criticising.
Creative freedom is understandable, but it cannot come at the cost of fundamentally altering the nature and characterisation of the central figures in the amayana, it was Shurpanakha who attempted to attack and devour Sita, prompting Rama to intervene. In fact, it was Rama himself who instructed Lakshmana to disfigure Shurpanakha.
इमाम् विरूपाम् असतीम् अतिमत्ताम् महोदरीम् ।
राक्षसीम् पुरुषव्याघ्र विरूपयितुम् अर्हसि ॥
Aranya Kanda, Sarga 18, Sloka 20
"O tiger among men (Lakshmana)! You ought to disfigure this Rakshasi, who is ugly, unchaste, excessively arrogant and large-bellied."
Lakshmana merely carried out Rama's instruction by cutting off Shurpanakha's nose and ears. Why, then, would Sita rebuke Lakshmana for an action that Rama himself had ordered to protect her? Is this consistent with Sita's character as portrayed by Valmiki?
There is a fundamental difference between creatively adapting an epic and distorting the characterisation of its central figures to suit contemporary ideological narratives.
Trying to portray Sita as a modern-day 'woke' character by making her confront Lakshmana over this incident is not creative freedom. It is a distortion of the original narrative.
And that is precisely what many of us are criticising.
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Friends in Chennai, please attend this very important talk by Vijay, @poetryinstone today on the Idol theft and how the emerging technologies can be used to combat that.
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A Vahana carrying the deity is considered extremely sacred. In fact, special Pujas are performed to the Vahanas before the deity is taken out in a procession. The Agamas prescribe specific Vahanas for different days of temple festivals, reflecting the significance attached to ng to this misery is the appalling manner in which the Gopuram is being cleaned, with workers standing atop a sacred Vahana. The use of high pressure water jets also poses a serious risk of damaging the exquisite sculptures adorning the Gopuram.
It is unfortunate that those who have little understanding of the sanctity of our temples and their age old traditions are now entrusted with managing them.
@trramesh
It is unfortunate that those who have little understanding of the sanctity of our temples and their age old traditions are now entrusted with managing them.
@trramesh
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Happy to have contributed to this year’s Kalaimagal Deepavali Malar with an article exploring the rich history of the Thiruvarur temple, tracing the chronology of its various shrines and highlighting the fascinating inscriptions that shed light on its architectural, religious, ance.
@kalaimagal_mag
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Another fascinating aspect of this temple is its association with traditional medicine. The temple had housed an Athura Salai (Ayurvedic dispensary), a tradition associated with the medicinal herbs found in its surroundings. An intriguing sculptural panel depicts Sage Agastya herbs to Dhanvantari, with a king and queen looking on. Such panels offer fascinating glimpses into the importance accorded to medicine and healing in our temple traditions. 3/4
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According to the Sthala Purana, a crab (Karkata) worshipped Shiva at this sacred site. A beautiful sculptural panel depicts the crab performing Abhishekam to the Shiva Linga.
Interestingly, when I explained the significance of this sculpture to some of the devotees gathered ted to discover this interesting aspect of the temple’s heritage. It was heartening to see their curiosity and enthusiasm (pala thadavai vanthurukken, aana itha paathathe illai)
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Interestingly, when I explained the significance of this sculpture to some of the devotees gathered ted to discover this interesting aspect of the temple’s heritage. It was heartening to see their curiosity and enthusiasm (pala thadavai vanthurukken, aana itha paathathe illai)
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Blessed to have darshan at the ancient Karkatakeswarar Temple at Thirundudevankudi, near Kumbakonam, on the auspicious occasion of Aayilyam Nakshatra yesterday.
Originally known as Nandan Kovil, this ancient shrine is one of the revered Paadal Petra Sthalams. The temple was ali (stone temple) during the reign of Kulothunga Chola I.
The presiding deity is Karkatakeswarar, and interestingly, the temple has two Amman shrines, dedicated to Aru Marundhu Nayaki and Apoorva Nayaki. 1/4
Originally known as Nandan Kovil, this ancient shrine is one of the revered Paadal Petra Sthalams. The temple was ali (stone temple) during the reign of Kulothunga Chola I.
The presiding deity is Karkatakeswarar, and interestingly, the temple has two Amman shrines, dedicated to Aru Marundhu Nayaki and Apoorva Nayaki. 1/4
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Great to see @ASIGoI constructing a permanent shelter to preserve and protect the invaluable artefacts unearthed at Adichanallur, the oldest and most significant archaeological sites in Tamilakam.
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Discover the architectural brilliance, exquisite sculptures and fascinating history of the Kailasanathar Temple, and unravel the dramatic story of the Pallava dynasty carved into the historical panels of the Vaikuntaperumal Temple.
Join our Kanchipuram Heritage Walk on November remarkable monuments and the stories their stones preserve.
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Join our Kanchipuram Heritage Walk on November remarkable monuments and the stories their stones preserve.
With only few seats remaining! Register at the earliest! Link for registration : docs.google.com/forms/d/1o4xOV…
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Today marks the birth anniversary of Pasumpon Thevar Ayya. A great nationalist, Thevar was fiercely critical of separatist forces. He regarded nationalism and spirituality as his two eyes.
Here is an excerpt from a speech delivered by the great leader at Kanchipuram in 1951.
“A ctions proclaiming, ‘We must have pride in Tamil, and Tamil Nadu must prosper.’ Certainly, pride in Tamil is necessary. But look at the manner in which these people demonstrate their love for Tamil.
Whenever they conduct public meetings, their primary. objective seems to be dividing people into ‘North Indians’ and ‘South Indians’, and the country into ‘North India’ and ‘South India’.
When they hold a meeting at Jinnah Park, they announce it as Jinnah Park. When another meeting takes place at Robinson Park, they readily call it Robinson Park. But when a meeting is held at Tilakar Grounds, they become angry at the very mention of his name. They refuse to use his name, calling him a North Indian, and instead announce that the meeting will take place at ‘Thanthai Thidal’ (Father's Grounds).
In what way is Jinnah not a North Indian? Why are the names Jinnah and Robinson so sweet to you, sir? Why is the name of Tilak so bitter to you, sir? I am unable to understand.
What does this reveal, other than the mentality inherited from the Justice Party, a group that served as the lackeys of the British?
Beyond this, they raise the slogan of ‘Dravida Nadu’.
From whom are you demanding Dravida Nadu? Had you conducted yourselves properly and stood alongside the people during the freedom struggle, when the British held us in bondage, one could at least say that you had some right to make such a demand.
But when the struggle against British rule was taking place, you accepted payments from the British government and carried out wartime propaganda in its favour. After doing all that, what does it mean to demand Dravida Nadu now?
Just as Pakistan was demanded and obtained through a secret agreement, you would establish a fifth column for the British. We are not fools to be deceived in such a manner.”
Here is an excerpt from a speech delivered by the great leader at Kanchipuram in 1951.
“A ctions proclaiming, ‘We must have pride in Tamil, and Tamil Nadu must prosper.’ Certainly, pride in Tamil is necessary. But look at the manner in which these people demonstrate their love for Tamil.
Whenever they conduct public meetings, their primary. objective seems to be dividing people into ‘North Indians’ and ‘South Indians’, and the country into ‘North India’ and ‘South India’.
When they hold a meeting at Jinnah Park, they announce it as Jinnah Park. When another meeting takes place at Robinson Park, they readily call it Robinson Park. But when a meeting is held at Tilakar Grounds, they become angry at the very mention of his name. They refuse to use his name, calling him a North Indian, and instead announce that the meeting will take place at ‘Thanthai Thidal’ (Father's Grounds).
In what way is Jinnah not a North Indian? Why are the names Jinnah and Robinson so sweet to you, sir? Why is the name of Tilak so bitter to you, sir? I am unable to understand.
What does this reveal, other than the mentality inherited from the Justice Party, a group that served as the lackeys of the British?
Beyond this, they raise the slogan of ‘Dravida Nadu’.
From whom are you demanding Dravida Nadu? Had you conducted yourselves properly and stood alongside the people during the freedom struggle, when the British held us in bondage, one could at least say that you had some right to make such a demand.
But when the struggle against British rule was taking place, you accepted payments from the British government and carried out wartime propaganda in its favour. After doing all that, what does it mean to demand Dravida Nadu now?
Just as Pakistan was demanded and obtained through a secret agreement, you would establish a fifth column for the British. We are not fools to be deceived in such a manner.”
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has been delivering some landmark judgments of late.
In a significant ruling, the Court has held that the authority to select a Jeeyar rests with the temple’s “Sthalathars” and not with the HR&CE Department. If the Sthalathars fail to makert may intervene.
This was in fact the traditional practice. The judgment reinforces the importance of preserving the traditional religious autonomy of Hindu temples.
In a significant ruling, the Court has held that the authority to select a Jeeyar rests with the temple’s “Sthalathars” and not with the HR&CE Department. If the Sthalathars fail to makert may intervene.
This was in fact the traditional practice. The judgment reinforces the importance of preserving the traditional religious autonomy of Hindu temples.
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A Hindu temple is not merely an architectural marvel or a tourist attraction. It is the consecrated abode of the Divine, where every sacred space carries religious significance.
My article on why Agamic temples must be respected as sacred institutions, not treated as ordinary /t.co/KBcuLVY66v
My article on why Agamic temples must be respected as sacred institutions, not treated as ordinary /t.co/KBcuLVY66v
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சிலப்பதிகாரத்தில் பல்வேறு கோட்டங்களைப் பட்டியலிடும் இள்ங்கோவடிகள் “வச்சிரக்கோட்டம், புறம்பணையான் வாழ் கோட்டம்” என்று கனாத்திறம் உரைத்த காதையில் கூறுகிறார். இதில் வச்சிரக்கோட்டம் என்பது வஜ்ராயுதத்தைத் தாங்கிய இந்திரனின் கோவில். புறம்பு அணையான் கோட்டம் என்பது ஊரின் மதிலுக்கு வெளியே ். (புறம்பு அணை - மதில்).
ஆகவே பிரதான தெய்வமாக இருந்த ஐயனார் கோவில்கள் பின்னாளில் ஊருக்கு வெளியே சென்றுவிட்டன என்பது வழக்கமான கட்டுக்கதையே.
ஆகவே பிரதான தெய்வமாக இருந்த ஐயனார் கோவில்கள் பின்னாளில் ஊருக்கு வெளியே சென்றுவிட்டன என்பது வழக்கமான கட்டுக்கதையே.
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There cannot be a crueller joke than this!
Leftist distortians like Romila Thapar, who drew heavily upon Western and colonial historiography and promoted contested narratives such as “Ashoka ruled before Yudhishthira” through their writings and even in school textbooks, are now is, in fact, Indic scholars who have sought to correct these distortions through indigenous primary sources, including our scriptures, inscriptions and literary traditions, who are qualified to make such a statement.
thehindu.com/news/national/…
Leftist distortians like Romila Thapar, who drew heavily upon Western and colonial historiography and promoted contested narratives such as “Ashoka ruled before Yudhishthira” through their writings and even in school textbooks, are now is, in fact, Indic scholars who have sought to correct these distortions through indigenous primary sources, including our scriptures, inscriptions and literary traditions, who are qualified to make such a statement.
thehindu.com/news/national/…
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The reigns of Aditya I and Parantaka I witnessed the construction of numerous temples along the banks of the Kaveri. One such remarkable example is the Vada Thirthanathar Temple at Andanallur, near Tiruchirappalli.
This Shiva temple was built by Sembiyan Irukkuvel, also known as scription in the temple records that the chieftain sought land from the king for its construction. Having obtained the land, he built the temple and performed ‘Jala Samprokshanam’ (the consecration ceremony).
Interestingly, the inscription specifically mentions Jala Samprokshanam, not Kudamuzhukku.
The chieftain also made extensive land endowments to support the temple's daily rituals and upkeep. These included provisions for:
- Sennadai (food offerings)
- Eight perpetual lamps
- Four Manis (temple accountants)
- Two conch blowers and two trumpet blowers
- two flower garlands every day
- Temple cleaning and maintenance
- Recitation of Thevaram Pathigams
What makes this inscription particularly fascinating is that the temples were not merely constructed and consecrated; they were endowed with resources to ensure the continuity of worship, music, offerings and daily services.
This Shiva temple was built by Sembiyan Irukkuvel, also known as scription in the temple records that the chieftain sought land from the king for its construction. Having obtained the land, he built the temple and performed ‘Jala Samprokshanam’ (the consecration ceremony).
Interestingly, the inscription specifically mentions Jala Samprokshanam, not Kudamuzhukku.
The chieftain also made extensive land endowments to support the temple's daily rituals and upkeep. These included provisions for:
- Sennadai (food offerings)
- Eight perpetual lamps
- Four Manis (temple accountants)
- Two conch blowers and two trumpet blowers
- two flower garlands every day
- Temple cleaning and maintenance
- Recitation of Thevaram Pathigams
What makes this inscription particularly fascinating is that the temples were not merely constructed and consecrated; they were endowed with resources to ensure the continuity of worship, music, offerings and daily services.
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Rice getting carried to the sanctum of Gangai Konda Cholapuram temple for Annabhishekam today !
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It was a pleasure to speak about inscriptions and our rich cultural heritage before a distinguished gathering of scholars and literary enthusiasts at #WesternGhatsLitFest.
@jaggu916 @ShefVaidya @theverandahclub
@jaggu916 @ShefVaidya @theverandahclub
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Remembering the valiant Marudhu Brothers on their martyrdom day!
A day to honour their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resistance against British colonial rule.
A day to honour their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resistance against British colonial rule.
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Honoured to be part of the ‘Western Ghats Lit’ Fest by @theverandahclub, Celebrating Bharat Rising!
Will be speaking on “Inscriptions and Our Heritage.” Looking forward to meeting an illustrious gathering of speakers, scholars, and literary enthusiasts over the next two days.
Will be speaking on “Inscriptions and Our Heritage.” Looking forward to meeting an illustrious gathering of speakers, scholars, and literary enthusiasts over the next two days.
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He conquered kingdoms, commanded armies, built an empire and raised a temple that still leaves the world in awe. But Rajaraja Chola was far more than a conqueror. He was a visionary statesman who transformed governance, a patron who nurtured a flourishing civilisation, and a d his age in stone. Despite all these great achievements, he was happy to be called as ‘Sivapadasekhara’, a devotee of Shiva.
Remembering the Emperor of Emperors on his birthday today !
Remembering the Emperor of Emperors on his birthday today !
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On the eve of Aipassi Sadhayam, the birthday of the great Rajaraja Chola, let us look at one of the major adminstrative reforms undertaken by him.
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Nearly a century after Narasimhavarman Pallava’s victory at Vatapi, Chalukya Vikramaditya II marched towards Kanchipuram to avenge the defeat. With the Pallavas embroiled in a civil war, his conquest was made easier.
But the splendour of Kanchi and the magnificent Kailasanathar ck. Instead of destroying the city, he ordered that it remain unharmed, as recorded in his inscription: “Kanchim avinasya pravisya.”
There is an inscription about this in Kanchipuram Kailasanathar temple. To know about this and more, join me for a heritage walk in the sacred place. Registration link below :
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But the splendour of Kanchi and the magnificent Kailasanathar ck. Instead of destroying the city, he ordered that it remain unharmed, as recorded in his inscription: “Kanchim avinasya pravisya.”
There is an inscription about this in Kanchipuram Kailasanathar temple. To know about this and more, join me for a heritage walk in the sacred place. Registration link below :
docs.google.com/forms/d/1o4xOV…
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Wishing you a blessed and joyous Vijayadasami!
May this Vijayadasami usher in wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings.
May this Vijayadasami usher in wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings.
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ஏதோ ஒரு டுப்பாக்கூர் இஷ்டத்துக்கு எழுதிய நூல் ஆதாரமா ? 😁அப்போ தொல்காப்பியத்துக்கு முந்தைய எந்த நூலில் திணை வருகிறது ? அதற்கான ஆதாரம் என்ன ? வாரணன் என்பது திணை தெய்வம் என்பதற்கான ஆதாரம் என்ன?
இந்த மாதிரி ஆயிரம் நூல்கள் எழுதிப் புளுகலாம். ஆதாரம் வேண்டும்.
இந்த மாதிரி ஆயிரம் நூல்கள் எழுதிப் புளுகலாம். ஆதாரம் வேண்டும்.
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சீர்தந்த வெள்ளிதழ்ப் பூங்கம லாசனத் தேவிசெஞ்சொல்
தார்தந்த என்மனத் தாமரை யாட்டி சரோருகமேல்
பார்தந்த நாதன் இசைதந்த வாரணப் பங்கயத்தாள்
வார்தந்த சோதியும் போருகத் தாளை வணங்குதுமே !
Wishing you all on the auspicious occasion of Saraswathi Pooja / Mahanavami !
தார்தந்த என்மனத் தாமரை யாட்டி சரோருகமேல்
பார்தந்த நாதன் இசைதந்த வாரணப் பங்கயத்தாள்
வார்தந்த சோதியும் போருகத் தாளை வணங்குதுமே !
Wishing you all on the auspicious occasion of Saraswathi Pooja / Mahanavami !
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Wishing you all on the auspicious occasion of Durga Ashtami !
Here is the magnificent Shodashabhuja Mahishasuramardini from Gangai Konda Cholapuram. Devi is enshrined in a sanctum adjacent to the main shrine. It is one of the four original sub-shrines of the temple complex ay.
Here is the magnificent Shodashabhuja Mahishasuramardini from Gangai Konda Cholapuram. Devi is enshrined in a sanctum adjacent to the main shrine. It is one of the four original sub-shrines of the temple complex ay.
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The Queen of Pandya Nadu, which is famous for pearls, wearing the dress made up of pearls !
#Navaratri #MaduraiMeenakshi
#Navaratri #MaduraiMeenakshi
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The tradition of singing the Thirumurais to the accompaniment of the Yazh, an ancient Tamil stringed instrument, has a history stretching back more than a thousand years.
During the 7th century CE, Thiruneelakanta Yazhpanar and his wife, Mathanga Choolamaniyar, accompanied his pilgrimages. While Yazhpanar set Sambandar’s divine Pathigams to music on his Yazh, his wife sang them, enriching the great tradition of Tamil devotional music.
How heartening it is to see this ancient musical heritage being kept alive even today! Here is a beautiful rendition of a verse from the Mootha Thirupathigam of Karaikal Ammaiyar, one of the earliest and most revered Shaiva saints.
A wonderful reminder of the remarkable continuity of our Tamil Shaiva devotional traditions!
கொங்கை திரங்கி நரம்பெ ழுந்து
குண்டுகண் வெண்பற் குழிவ யிற்றுப்
பங்கி சிவந்திரு பற்கள் நீண்டு
பரடுயர் நீள்கணைக் காலோர் பெண்பேய்
தங்கி யலறி யுலறு காட்டில்
தாழ்சடை எட்டுத் திசையும் வீசி
அங்கங் குளிர்ந்தன லாடும் எங்கள்
அப்ப னிடந்திரு ஆலங் காடே
Hope the age old temple tradition is revived in the temples of Tamilakam.
(Video received through WhatsApp.)
During the 7th century CE, Thiruneelakanta Yazhpanar and his wife, Mathanga Choolamaniyar, accompanied his pilgrimages. While Yazhpanar set Sambandar’s divine Pathigams to music on his Yazh, his wife sang them, enriching the great tradition of Tamil devotional music.
How heartening it is to see this ancient musical heritage being kept alive even today! Here is a beautiful rendition of a verse from the Mootha Thirupathigam of Karaikal Ammaiyar, one of the earliest and most revered Shaiva saints.
A wonderful reminder of the remarkable continuity of our Tamil Shaiva devotional traditions!
கொங்கை திரங்கி நரம்பெ ழுந்து
குண்டுகண் வெண்பற் குழிவ யிற்றுப்
பங்கி சிவந்திரு பற்கள் நீண்டு
பரடுயர் நீள்கணைக் காலோர் பெண்பேய்
தங்கி யலறி யுலறு காட்டில்
தாழ்சடை எட்டுத் திசையும் வீசி
அங்கங் குளிர்ந்தன லாடும் எங்கள்
அப்ப னிடந்திரு ஆலங் காடே
Hope the age old temple tradition is revived in the temples of Tamilakam.
(Video received through WhatsApp.)
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Goddess Kamalamba of Thiruvarur occupies a unique place in the Shakta tradition and Sri Vidya Upasana. Enshrined in a separate shrine within the magnificent Thyagaraja temple complex, Kamalamba is worshipped as the embodiment of Yoga Shakti. Kamalamba is seated in a distinctive leg placed over the other, symbolising her profound meditative state.
During the medieval period, shrines dedicated to the Goddess were often referred to as “Thirukkamakottam” (திருக்காமக்கோட்டம்) in Tamil inscriptions. Interestingly, an inscription at the Thiruvarur temple refers to the shrine of Goddess Kamalamba as “Thirukkamakottamudaiya Periya Nachiyar Kovil” (திருக்காமக்கோட்டமுடைய பெரிய நாச்சியார் கோயில்).
The inscription during the reign of Rajaraja II, made by his minister Vedavanamudaiyan Perumal Nambi Pallavarayan mentions the name of the goddess as “Paraloka Menmozhi Nachiyar”, signifying the Yoga Shakthi manifestation of the goddess Kamalamba.
During the medieval period, shrines dedicated to the Goddess were often referred to as “Thirukkamakottam” (திருக்காமக்கோட்டம்) in Tamil inscriptions. Interestingly, an inscription at the Thiruvarur temple refers to the shrine of Goddess Kamalamba as “Thirukkamakottamudaiya Periya Nachiyar Kovil” (திருக்காமக்கோட்டமுடைய பெரிய நாச்சியார் கோயில்).
The inscription during the reign of Rajaraja II, made by his minister Vedavanamudaiyan Perumal Nambi Pallavarayan mentions the name of the goddess as “Paraloka Menmozhi Nachiyar”, signifying the Yoga Shakthi manifestation of the goddess Kamalamba.
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Their idiocy never ceases to amaze us. They don’t even know how to hold the national flag properly, yet have the audacity to say they are ‘unfurling the flag’. 🤦🏻♂️
The protest began with allegations of “SIR manipulation” and demands for the resignation of the Chief Election talk of regime change and the “Bangladesh model.”
Now, amid the backlash, the national flag has entered the picture. They don’t know that a true nationalist can see through their game. Nationalism is demonstrated through conduct, not merely by waving a flag.
The protest began with allegations of “SIR manipulation” and demands for the resignation of the Chief Election talk of regime change and the “Bangladesh model.”
Now, amid the backlash, the national flag has entered the picture. They don’t know that a true nationalist can see through their game. Nationalism is demonstrated through conduct, not merely by waving a flag.
Flag unfurling in CP despite huge numbers of police and paramilitaries.
‘Bal Narendra and 56 inch ka Chhota 🐵’ slogans in the air. @jahnavi_sen @thewire_in @thewirehindi
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Remembering the valour, devotion and indomitable spirit of Veerapandya Kattabomman on his martyrdom day!
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The Tirupparankundram Temple, widely revered as the first of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, was originally conceived as a Shiva–Vishnu shrine and subsequently incorporated Shakta elements. The arrangement of the shrines in the accompanying layout offers fascinating itectural and religious evolution.
1. Vishnu Durga Shrine
4. Gajalakshmi Shrine
5. Bhuvaneswari Shrine
6. Jyeshta Devi Shrine
The unnumbered shrine originally housed the Saptamatrikas, whose images have since been relocated to the Gajalakshmi shrine.
What makes the Pandyan rock cut temples particularly fascinating is their remarkable integration of multiple worship traditions within a single sacred complex. Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta traditions coexist in a carefully conceived architectural arrangement, reflecting the rich diversity of religious practices within our Dharma.
Tirupparankundram stands as a beautiful testimony to this multidimensional character of early Pandyan temple architecture.
#Navaratri
1. Vishnu Durga Shrine
4. Gajalakshmi Shrine
5. Bhuvaneswari Shrine
6. Jyeshta Devi Shrine
The unnumbered shrine originally housed the Saptamatrikas, whose images have since been relocated to the Gajalakshmi shrine.
What makes the Pandyan rock cut temples particularly fascinating is their remarkable integration of multiple worship traditions within a single sacred complex. Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta traditions coexist in a carefully conceived architectural arrangement, reflecting the rich diversity of religious practices within our Dharma.
Tirupparankundram stands as a beautiful testimony to this multidimensional character of early Pandyan temple architecture.
#Navaratri
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