Vinayaka in unique form - By V Ganapathy

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Lord Ganesha - Vinayaka in unique form - By V Ganapathy

 

The Nandrudayan Vinayaga temple in Devadhanam, Tiruchi, boasts of

the unique Adi Vinayagar granite idol depicting Lord Ganesha with

his original divine face without the usual elephantine head and the

trunk.

 

The five-foot tall majestic presiding deity of the temple -

Nandrudayan Vinayagar adorning a Naghabharanam around his waist, has

a Naganandhi facing him at the Eastern entrance of the temple. It

may be mentioned that Nandi Deva is generally associated with Siva

Temples only. The Seventh Century Tamil savant Sambandar had in one

of his pathikams praised the presiding deity of the temple thereby

indicating that this is one of the oldest temples in Sirapalli

(Tiruchi).

 

The four-foot tall Adi Vinayagar is installed in a separate shrine

close to the sanctum sanctorum and the divine grace of the

brilliantly sculptured granite idol is indeed captivating. In the

one hand Lord Ganesha holds the axe, symbolising the destruction of

all desires, a rope to indicate his willingness to rescue anyone

from the mire of vasanas, the modaka representing the joyous reward

of spiritual life, and lotus symbolising that all can achieve the

supreme state of self-realisation. The large belly of Ganesha is to

convey the idea that a Man of Perfection can consume and digest

whatever experience he undergoes. The tiny rat which is seated in

front of the Lord amidst a rich collection of food is to indicate

that a perfect man - like the rat, will have total control over his

desires.

 

A unique Adi Vinayagar granite idol depicting Lord Ganesha with his

original divine face without the usual elephantine head and the

trunk.

 

Inside the small shrine one could also see the idols of Adi Sankara,

Sage Veda Vyasa, Goddess Gayatri, Sadasiva Brahmendra and Saint

Pattinathar. According to Sage Ramarathinam, Trustee of the temple,

the Kanchi Paramacharya, used to offer worship at the Thayumanavar

and Uchipillayar temples atop the Rockfort. When he visited the

temple about 60 years ago he suggested the rendering of the Vedas in

the temple everyday it is being followed, the reciting done by

scholars. Just behind the sanctum sanctorum an Anjaneya shrine has

been established and the temple has separate shrines for Lord

Muruga, the Navagrahas, Goddess Durga and Lord Ayyappa in the other

Mandapam. Special poojas are performed for Adi Vinayagar on

Thursdays. In the annual music festival conducted for the past 83

years almost all leading musicians have participated. It may be

recalled that Devadhanam of today is highly congested where daily

wage earners, rag pickers, dealers in old second hand household

articles, etc. live. A couple of centuries ago, prior to the

establishment of the Town railway station Devadhanam was the entry

point to the city from the East. Situated very close to the Cauvery,

Devadhanam sported some very important and ancient temples, the

Bhoologanathaswami temple, Veerasoora Mahakaliamman temple,

Nandrudayan temple, etc. There were four huge tanks close to these

temples all of which have now been converted into lorry stand,

weekly market and parks. In recent years the residents of the area

have taken a keen interest in preserving old and ancient temples.

 

(source: Vinayaka in unique form - By V Ganapathy - hindu.com). For

more refer to chapter on Symbolism in Hinduism).

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, "Aum Ganesh" <aumganesh> wrote:

> Lord Ganesha - Vinayaka in unique form - By V Ganapathy

>

> The Nandrudayan Vinayaga temple in Devadhanam, Tiruchi, boasts of

> the unique Adi Vinayagar granite idol depicting Lord Ganesha with

> his original divine face without the usual elephantine head and the

> trunk.

>

> The five-foot tall majestic presiding deity of the temple -

> Nandrudayan Vinayagar adorning a Naghabharanam around his waist,

has

> a Naganandhi facing him at the Eastern entrance of the temple. It

> may be mentioned that Nandi Deva is generally associated with Siva

> Temples only. The Seventh Century Tamil savant Sambandar had in one

> of his pathikams praised the presiding deity of the temple thereby

> indicating that this is one of the oldest temples in Sirapalli

> (Tiruchi).

>

> The four-foot tall Adi Vinayagar is installed in a separate shrine

> close to the sanctum sanctorum and the divine grace of the

> brilliantly sculptured granite idol is indeed captivating. In the

> one hand Lord Ganesha holds the axe, symbolising the destruction of

> all desires, a rope to indicate his willingness to rescue anyone

> from the mire of vasanas, the modaka representing the joyous reward

> of spiritual life, and lotus symbolising that all can achieve the

> supreme state of self-realisation. The large belly of Ganesha is to

> convey the idea that a Man of Perfection can consume and digest

> whatever experience he undergoes. The tiny rat which is seated in

> front of the Lord amidst a rich collection of food is to indicate

> that a perfect man - like the rat, will have total control over his

> desires.

>

> A unique Adi Vinayagar granite idol depicting Lord Ganesha with his

> original divine face without the usual elephantine head and the

> trunk.

>

> Inside the small shrine one could also see the idols of Adi

Sankara,

> Sage Veda Vyasa, Goddess Gayatri, Sadasiva Brahmendra and Saint

> Pattinathar. According to Sage Ramarathinam, Trustee of the temple,

> the Kanchi Paramacharya, used to offer worship at the Thayumanavar

> and Uchipillayar temples atop the Rockfort. When he visited the

> temple about 60 years ago he suggested the rendering of the Vedas

in

> the temple everyday it is being followed, the reciting done by

> scholars. Just behind the sanctum sanctorum an Anjaneya shrine has

> been established and the temple has separate shrines for Lord

> Muruga, the Navagrahas, Goddess Durga and Lord Ayyappa in the other

> Mandapam. Special poojas are performed for Adi Vinayagar on

> Thursdays. In the annual music festival conducted for the past 83

> years almost all leading musicians have participated. It may be

> recalled that Devadhanam of today is highly congested where daily

> wage earners, rag pickers, dealers in old second hand household

> articles, etc. live. A couple of centuries ago, prior to the

> establishment of the Town railway station Devadhanam was the entry

> point to the city from the East. Situated very close to the

Cauvery,

> Devadhanam sported some very important and ancient temples, the

> Bhoologanathaswami temple, Veerasoora Mahakaliamman temple,

> Nandrudayan temple, etc. There were four huge tanks close to these

> temples all of which have now been converted into lorry stand,

> weekly market and parks. In recent years the residents of the area

> have taken a keen interest in preserving old and ancient temples.

>

> (source: Vinayaka in unique form - By V Ganapathy - hindu.com). For

> more refer to chapter on Symbolism in Hinduism).