Thiru Vinnagar - Sri Oppiliappa Perumal Temple, Kumbakonam

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SRI RANGANATHA

 

 

 

 

Revathi is associated with the

Janma Nakshatram of Sri Ranganatha , just as

Sravana Nakshatram is associated with Sri Venkatesa

of Thirumalai as his birth star. Although it is odd to consider

a particular nakshatram as the one associated with the Lord,

who is never "born", traditionally , Archa Murthys have been

associated with a day in an Year that is particularly important

to them. It so happens that Sri Ranganatha, the eternal one

without an end or beginning has Panguni Revathi as his

Birth Star. Sri Ranganayaki has Panguni Uttaram as her

Star . The Panguni month is therefore doubly blessed for the

devotees of Kasturi Rangan and His Illustrious consort.

 

I will share with you some of the thoughts on the Vedic Significance of

the Word Revathi , since Sri Ranganatha is the Veda Purushan .

The word Revati or association with the concept of Revati occurs

in all of the four Veda Samhitaas.

 

The mantram 35 of Chapter 23 of the Yajur Vedam refers to the Raivati

verses this way:

 

MahaanaamnyO REVATYOH viswaa Aaasaa prabhUvaree: I

Maigheervidhyuthoh vaaccha: Sucheebhi : samyantu tvaa II

 

(Meaning at One Level): May the Mahaanaamni and Revati Vedic

verses spread all the way upto the supreme regions , which

appear like the lightning in the clouds and which are recited by the

devoted subjects please the mighty Lord!

 

Revatis are the verses from which the Raivata Saaman of the Saama

Veda is formed . This name as Raivata Saaman is connected to

the Rg Vedic Verse ( Canto I. 30.13 ) , where the word Revati is

used to symbolize Wealth, Opulence, Abundant Riches, Prosperity,

Brilliance, splendour, Beauty and other kalyana Gunaas of the Lord

saluted through the Many names of Vishnu Sahasra Naamam.

 

In another mantram of Yajur Veda, We come across the reference to

Revati again. This is the 21st mantram of Canto III :

 

REVATHI ramadhvamasminyonaavasmin

Goshtehsmimllokehsmin Kshayeh I

Ihaiva stha maapagaata II

 

Here Revati is intrepreted as the Sacred Vedic Speech .

It is requested to remain in the Vedic altar , in the Yajna ,

in the spot of the Yajna and in the house,where the Yajna

is being conducted. The prayer is "Oh, Revati ! Do not go

away from here! Remain Just here and go not thence is the

prayer. Satapatha Brahmana composed by Yajnavalkya

explains the intrepretation of Revati as Vedic Speech through

his observation: "Vaagvai Revati ". Lord Ranganatha is then

the essence of Vedic Speech or the one pervading Vedic

Speech or the utterances of the Vedas. This Veda Purusha is

requested by another Yajur Mantram to ascend to the Zenith

and bless us: Urdvamaaroha --- Raivatheh Saamaani ----

( Yajur Vedam: X.14 ).

 

Before we focus on the Rg Veda Mantraa that is behind the

Raivata Saamans of the Saama Veda, Let us salute the

Atharva Vedic Verse referring to the Revati Principle.

The Verse is found in the Ninth Khaanda of Atharva

Veda in Hymn 7.3 . The Mantram is as follows:

 

VIDHYUJJIHVAA MARUTOH DANTAA

REVATIRGREEVAA: KRITTIKAA SKANDHAA DHARMOH VAHA :

 

In this mantra conceptualizing the entire Universe as a Cow,

Revati , one of the stars of the Lunar mansion is equated to

the neck of the Cosmic Cow. The Krittika star is recognized as the

shoulder of this Cow. Symbolism of the neck is invoked here.

 

The central Mantra related to Revati is the Rg Vedic mantram

(I.30.13). The entire Thirtieth Chapter of Canto I of Rg Veda is a

splendid tribute to the Ananta Kalyana Gunaas of the Lord and

a prayer for his blessings . There are 22 verses in this chapter .

All but the last three verses deal with the request for Communion

with the generous Lord.

 

We will salute the 13th Rk first and then summarize

the meaning of the rest of the related verses.

 

REVATHIR NA : SADHAMAADHA INDREH

SANTHU TUVIVAAJAA: I

KSHUMNATHOH YABHIR MADEHMA II (RG VEDAM : I.30.13 )

 

Meaning: O Resplendent God! May Thou share our

spiritual Joy! May we have abundant nourishment ,

and May our Medha(Intellect) be unclouded and sharp,

so that we are full of devotion for You ! may we Live in

a state of unalloyed Bliss in union with You !

 

A condensed summary (excerpts ) of the other verses of

I.30 of Rg Vedam is as follows:

 

Verse 1: Just as Farmers dig a well and fill their

fields with water, may our hearts be filled with

devotion for You, the resplendent God!

 

Verse 2: May our sublime and pristine devotion for You

flow in hundreds and thousands of streams towards

You , the resplendent God, just as the river and its tributaries

rush towards the Ocean.

 

Verse 3 : May All our devout prayers , which are poured forth

to please You be treasured in Your heart like water in the

vast Ocean !

 

Verse 6: May we establish Communion with You

for our guidance!

 

Verse 7: On every occasion , in every noble Kainkaryam,

we invoke thee , the best among our friends for our

protection and happiness .

 

Verse 8: When He listens to our Invocations, He assuredly

comes to us with thousands of generous bounties and

benedictions.( This is an expression of the Maha Viswaasam

of the supplicant.)

 

Verse 9: I too invoke thee ,who created this Universe and

the eternal elements. Our ancestors have also been invoking You .

 

Verse 10: Desirous of Communion with You, we invoke You

as our best friend and we take refuge in You. Be gracious to us,

your dedicated and loyal servants.

 

Verse 12: O Mighty God! O Dispeller of all of the miseries!

We yearn for Your friendship and beseech You to respond

to our love.

 

Verse 18 & 19 : O God! Desroyer of the Wicked ! Your gift of

body to us , is like the gift of chariot with the immortal soul

residing within it. It aspires to reach beyond this material

world and travel across space to You.----- the spirit soars high

in search of the immortal. ONLY YOU CAN TAKE US TO OUR

DESIRED DESTINATION (PARAMA PADAHAM ).

 

As we reflect on the 247 verses of the Azhwaars, the echoes of the

above Vedic pronouncements are heard again and again.

 

May we seek the protection of the Saranaagatha Rakshakaa every

day and approach Him in the spirit of the above Reavti Saamans

and request Him to grant us the boon of unceasing memory of Him.

 

PAADHAAMBHOJAM SPRUSATHI BHAJATEH

RANGANATHASYA JANGHAAM

URUDHWANDHVEH VILAGATHI

SANAIRURDHWAMABHYETI NAABHIM I

VAKSHASYAASTEH VALATHI BHUJAYOR

MAAMIKEYAM MANEESHAA

VAKTRAABHIKYAAM PIBHATI

VAHATEH VAHATEH

VAASANAAM MOWLIBHANDEH II

 

--Sri Vedantha Desika's Sri Bhagavad

Dhyaana Sobhaanam : Verse 10

 

With this prayer of Nigamaantha Maha Desikan

celebrating his enjoyment of the beauty of all the

limbs of Sri Ranganatha , I salute Sri Revatisambhavan</pre>

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Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This is one of the most famous Divyadesam found in the State of Kerala. It is found 3/4 miles away from the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Lots of bus and train facilities are available. Special trains run from Chennai - Thiruvananthapuram. This place is also named as "Trivandrum". Lots of boarding and lodging facilities are also available.

Specials:

The Moolavar, Anantha Padmanabhar who is found in Kidantha (Palli Kondulla) kolam is said to be one of the speciality of this sthalam. A Shiva Lingam is found close to the Thirumugham of the Moolavar, which explains to the world that both Hari and Haran are not two different and separate Gods, but they are a Single and should be worshipped as one.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this Thiruvanandhapura Kshetram is Sri Anantha Padmanabhan. Moolavar is found in Kidantha (sleeping) kolam in Bhujangha Sayanam and facing his thirumugham along the Eastern direction. He gave his Prathyaksham for Indiran, Chandiran (the moon god) and Ekadesai Ruthraas.

 

Thayaar

The Thaayar of this sthalam is Sri Hari Lakshmi Thaayar.

Mangalasasanam:

Nammalwar is the only Alwar who has done Mangalasasanam on this Perumal and with 11 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

 

1. Mathsya Theertham.
   
2. Padma Theertham.
   
3. Varaha Theertham.

Vimanam:

 

The Vimmanam of this temple is Hema Kooda Vimaanam.

 

Utsavams:

 

There are two main Utsavams done in this Divyadesam in a very great manner. One of the Utsavams fall during the month of March - April and another during the month of September - October. Bothe these utsavams lasts for 10 days.

Sthlapuranam :

In this sthalam, the Perumal, Sri Padmanabha Swamy, who is also called as "Thamarai Manaalan", is found in Kidantha thirukkolam in Sayana position, sleeping on top of Aadhiseshan, who is also referred to as "Ananthan". Since the Perumal is found in Sayana postion on Ananthan, the Perumal is called as "Anantha Padmanabha Swamy" and the Kshtram is referred to as "Thiru Ananthapuram".

The Anantha Padmanabha Perumal is found in Sayana Kolam and since the Perumal is too big is structure, we can get the Dharshan of the Perumal in a single way. We can onl ysee him in 3 Vaayils (entrance).

1. Through the First Vaasal, we can see the Thirumugham (Face) of the Perumal.
   
2. Through the First Vaasal, the Thiru Unndhi (stomach part) can be seen and
   
3. Through the Final, Third Vaasal, we can see the Thiruvadi (feet) of the Perumal found in the Garbhagraham.

The entire world is Governed and Protected by Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan. The Indira Lokam (or) otherwise called as "Swargham" is ruled by Indiran and Varunan, the rain god is one of the important person who belong to the Indra Lokam.

The rain God, Varunan is necessary for giving the rain to this entire world and thereby making the land fertile and rich in its wealth.

Similarly, Indiran is necessary for making all the Grahans (the planets) to revolve and as a result of its revolvement, he should calculate the days count and thereby making the people live and make them happy. Likewise, Ekadasa Rudrars, who are the hamsam of Lord Shivan, the Rudran. All these 3 persons (ie) Indiran, Varunan and Ekadasa Rudrars are given the sabham of doing some wrong things at certain stages.

All these 3 persons are given the Sabha Vimocchanam (getting out from the sabham) by the Anantha Padmanabha Perumal of this sthalam who can be seen through 3 vaasals and each vaasal explaining the 3 stages (ie) the birth, the leading of life and the final stage, the death.

We know that the Dharshan of the Perumal can be seen separately in 3 different Vaasals. Let us now get into details why the Perumal is giving his seva in this kind. The lifetime of a Person is segregatted into 3 different stages (ie) First is the birth; Second is the time where the life progresses and Final third stage is the death.

Through the First vaasal, we can get the Dharshan of the Perumal's Thirumugham. The Perumal, through his divine eyes, which is referred to as the "Thaamarai Kangal" (eyes that is referred to Lotus Flower) is seeing all the lifes of the Jeevathmaas and thereby making them to survive and lead their lifetime.

Through the Second vaasal, we can see the "Thiru Unndhi" which is otherwise called as the lowerpart of the stomach. This place is said to be originated place of Lord Brahma devan, who is responsible for giving birth to the Jeevathmaas.

In the Third vaasal, we can see the Thiruvadi (feet) of the Perumal, which is the final place where all of the Jeevathmaas merge towards Paramathma. The Thiruvadi of the Perumal is said to be the safest and the pure place, where all the pure rivers originates.

How, all the small rivers join (or) merge towards the ocean, all the Jeevaraasi merge towards Thiruvadi (or) Thirupaadham of the Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan. Periya pirattiyaar, with the name of Kadal Magal Naachiyaar who is found in Thiruppaarkadal in Veetrirundha thriukkolam along with Anantha Padmanabha Perumal is found in this sthalam.

Once, there was a saint by named "Divakara yogi", who wanted to get the Mukthi (the ultimate destiny, the moksha) and to attain it, he did the pooja to Saligramam (a precious and Valuable spritiual stone) in this sthalam. At that time, the Perumal came there like a two years old child and took the Saligramam along with him and ran away from that place. On seeing this action of the child, the saint got angry and chased him to get the Saligramam. And finally, the small child went into the big hole of a tree and after going inside the tree, the tree fell down and the Perumal gave his sayana seva as Anantha Padmanabha Swamy. He gave the seva for which the saint, Divakara yogi was doing the daily pooja. This is one of the historic story said about this sthalam.

This story which is said about this sthalam has a closer resemblance with the Perumal, who is found in Thirukkannankudi in Chozha Naadu. Like wise in this sthalam, the Perumal who came like a small child who took the Saligramam resembled like a small kid and ate the Perumal who is made of the white butter which doesnt melt. The Perumal who is made of butter, is the Perumal who is done with daily poojas by Vashistar. Finally along with other Maharishis, they caught the small kid, who then gave his seva as "Damodharan" and that Perumal is also named as "Siyamala Meni Perumal", in Nindra Thirukkolam.

To explain more on this, a Hanuman Sannadhi is found in front of Yoga Narasimhar sannadhi in this temple. Here, the Special kolam, the Vennai Kaappu kolam for Hanumar is done and it is said that this butter doesnt melt even in hot days. Separate sannadhis for Yoga Narasimhar, Hanuman, Lakshmi Varaghar, Sri Krishnar and Sri Srinivasar are found and are said to be most powerful gods with lots of powers.

 

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Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This temple lies in the Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu. It's about 6 miles from Kumbakonam. The temple is populalry called as "Naachiyar Koil". Bus facilities are provided.

Sthala Puranam:

Once upon a time there lived a saint named Medhavi here in Naachiyar Koil. He wanted Mahalakshmi to be his daughter so he pleaded Mahavishnu and on an auspicious day under the tree called "Vanjula Maram", he found a very beautiful girl child. He named her "Vanjulavalli" after the tree from where he found her.

He led a peaceful life then by teaching Gyana to his students. Gradually Vanjulavalli grew up and reached the marriage stage.

One day Lord Narayanan split him into five of his forms:

Shankarshanan, Prathyumnan, Anirudhan, Purushothaman and vasudevan and visited saint Medhavi's Ashram as a Guests.

His students bore the guests a warm welcome and Vagulavalli prepared a delicious meal for them. AFter finishing their meal, all the five went to wash their hands. When Vagulavalli helped them by pouring water, suddenly Vasudevan caught her by hand and immedietely she shouted for help.

Hearing her cries, her father came running for rescue. But before he could catch and curse Vasudevan, all the five guests disappeared to bring forth the original one (ie) Mahavishnu saint Medhavi was spellbound, when Mahavishnu asked his daughters hand for marriage.

Happily, saint Medhavi accepted for marriage. But before that he asked 3 Boons from Mahavishnu

1. He should attain life beyond birth and death (ie) he should attain eternity.

2. All the living beings in Narayur which gave the Lord food and wife, should also attain salvation and

3. His daughter should be given the first place in all the aspects.

Hence from that day, this place is called as Naachiyar kovil, (ie) temple of Mahavishnu's wife.

As Madurai stands in the name of lordess Meenakshi, the wife of Lord Shiva, Naachiyar Kovil stands in the name of Lord Vishnu's wife.

Here Lord Vishnu stands in a begging posture seeking Varulambika's hand from saint Medhavi in the Moolavar Sannadhi. In accordance to the saint's wish, Thaayar stands a step ahead to perumal.

Shankarshnan, Prathyumnan, Anirudhan and purushothaman too bless us in the Moolavar sannathi by standing a step back to the Narayur Nambi.

Here Stone idol of the bird Garuda, Stands as the Vahanam or Vehicle to Narayur Nambi whereas Annam or the Swan is the Vahanam of the Godess Vagulambika.

Garuda has a seperate sannathi in this temple extending about 10 1/2 sq.ft's. He has beautiful big wings, broad chest and long hair. In tamil month Margazhi and Panguni the festival "Kal Garuda Sevai" (ie) the festival where the idol of Narayur Nambi placed on the stone idol of Garuda and taken out into vibrant procession is taken place every year.

There is a unique speciality regarding the stone idol of Garuda. when taken out for a procession, until a step out fo his sannathi he can be easily carried by 4 persons. Then inside the temple his weight would increase as to be carried by 8 persons, then further outside the praharam he would weigh heavy so that 16 persons are required to carry him. Totally outside the temple not even 32 persons are enough to carry him, he would get heavier and heavier ahead. He would sweat a lot too so that his cloths get drenched in the sweat.

But after the procession is over, while returning to his sannadhi he would start losing his weight (step by step) or (stage by stage). This is a remorkable wounder that takes place only at this place.

This Garuda is treated in equivalence to Lord Vinayaka and so a dish Mothakam named as "Amudha Kalasam" is offered to him.

Also, the slow progress of Lord Narayur Nambi with Garuda reveals his commitments with saint Medhavi indirectly.

As all know, the swan or Anna Patchi is a delicate bird which moves in a slow and delicate manner. But, Garuda is a huge bird which can fly swiftly.

But when both the god and godess are taken out in a procession, the lord god should lead the procession as he is carried by the bird. But his promise that his wife would have the first place in every thing would be broken.

Hence, Garuda becomes heavier and it becomes tough for the devotees to carry him faster than the light weight Annapatchi. So, in this way perumal fulfilles his world.

This place is greatly associated in Thirumangai Alwar's life. He fell in love with a damcel named Kumudhavalli. She was a devotee of Lord Narayana. So, she ordered Alwar to become a devotee of Lord Narayana by rendering food for 1008 vaishnavities daily and transform himself as a devoted slave of Lord Narayana by performing the ritval "Panchasamskaranam", taking the 12 divine names of the Lord god to the depth of the soul and imprinting the images of Chakaram and Sangu (shell) in both the arms.

As Thirumangaialwar could not find a suitable master to perform the above rituals. He came to Naachiyar kovil and mentally accepting Narayur Nambi as his teacher, he performed all the rites and finally led a happy married life with Kumudhavalli.

So as a reward for the great help rendered by Narayur Nambi. Thirumangaialwar sang totally 118 Paasurams in his ravour of that 40 Paasuram's is of Siriya Thirumadal where alwar consideres himself as a girl in love of Lord Narayanan and the remaining 78 in the Periya Thirumadal group.

The Narayur Nambi Sannadhi was once called as "Mani Mada kovil". The Chola King Koshenkannan rendered the money for Temple works. There after Sadavarma sundara pandiyan took over the work and donated lands to the temple. Then Ragunatha naicken of Thanjore constructed a Mandapam for Naachiyar.

There is huge tank of 648 feet length and 225 feet breadth infront of the temple, It has a number of steps in the 3 sides. This tank is like a big pond and so it is called as "Mani Muthaaru".

There is a beautiful tale behind the name of this pond. Once king of the birds Gauda, took a diamond head ornament to Narayur Nambi from Thiruparkadal. A diamond (Mani) accidentally fell from the ornaments into this pond. As the precious stone fell into the pond degrading it's status equivalent to ordinary pearl (Muthu) this tank is known as Mani + Muthi + Aaru (tank or pond).

This temple extends its border for about 690x288 feets. As Narayur Nambi is also known as Srinivasan, the Vimaanam of this temple is known as "Srinivasa Vimaanam".

This place is also called as "Suguntha giri".

Utsavam:

The very special Garuda seva Utsavam is conducted twice a year. One is during Margazhi month and another during Panguni month.

Specials:

The beautiful stone idol of the bird king Garuda, which gains weight stage when taken out for a procession and reduces back to its normal weight while coming towards the temple.

The excellent collection of copper idols of Various gods. Alwars and other important kings.

Moolavar:

<!----> The Moolavar of this sthalam is Thirunarayur Nambi. Also called as Srinivasan and Vasudevan. The Moolavar is giving his seva in standing posture being ready to marry the Thaayar, facing east (Kalyana thirukkolam). Prathyaksham for Medavi Munivar and Brahma devan.

 

Thayaar:

The Thayaar found in this sthalam is Vanjulavalli Naachiyar. She is found next to the Moolavar in Garbhagriham ( Moolavar Sannadhi ).

Mangalasasanam:

 

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• Thirumangai - 110 Paasurams.
  Total - 110 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

 

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• Mani mukthi Nadhi Theertham.
  
• Aniruddha Theertham.
  
• Pradhyumna Theertham.
  
• Samba Theertham.
  
• Sankarshana Theertham.

Vimanam:

Srinivasa Vimaanam.

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SRI VENKATESHA MANGALASANAM

 

sriyah kantaya kalayana-

nidhaye nidhaye'rthinam,

sri venkata nivasaya

srinivasaya mangalam

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Srinivasa, who is the Lord of Lakshmi; resides in the abode of auspiciousness; is a treasure trove of supplicants and dwells on the Venkatachala!

 

 

laksmi-savibhramaloka-

subhru-vibhrama chaksuse,

chaksuse sarvalokanam

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa whose charming eyes with beautiful eyebrows gaze at Lakshmi and who is the eye of all the worlds!

 

 

sri-venkatadri-srngagra-

mangalabharananghraye,

mangalanam nivasaya

srinivasaya mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Srinivasa whose feet are an auspicious ornament for the crest of Venkatachala, and who is the abode of auspiciousness.

 

 

sarvavayava-saundarya-

sampada sarvachetasam,

sada sammohanayastu

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto

Sri Venkatesawhose wealth of bodily

charm causes wonder in all living beings.

 

 

nityaya niravadayaya

satyananda-chidatmane,

sarvantaratmane

srimad-venkatesaya mangalam

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sriananda who is the Inner Soul of all, and to Venkatesa who is eternal, blemishless, and of the form of sat (existence) chit (consciousness) andanand (bliss).

 

 

svatas sarva-vide sarva-

saktaye sarva-sesine,

sulabhaya susilaya

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa who is self-omniscient, omnipotent, principal of all, easily attainable and of good character.

 

 

parasmai brahmane purna-

kamaya paramatmane,

prayunje para-tattvaya

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa who is the Supreme Brahman, whose desires are fulfilled, and who is the Supreme Soul.

 

 

akala-tattvam asrantam

atmanam anupasyatam,

atrptyamrta-rupaya

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa whose ever-charming form is like nectar to living beings who gaze upon Him incessantlyas long as Time lasts.

 

prayah svacharanau pumsam

saranyatvena panina,

krpaya disate srimad-

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa, whose right hand (called Varadahasta) points to His feet, which is the refuge for all human beings.

 

 

 

dayamrta-taranginyas

tarangair iva sitalaih,

apangais sinchate visyam

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa who cools the Universe with His glances, which are like the waves of the river of nectar of compassion.

 

srag-bhusambara-hetinam

susamavahamurtaye,

sarvati-samanayastu

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa whose form lends splendour to the garlands, ornaments, garments and weapons which Hebears, and whose form subdues all afflictions.

 

sri-vaikuntha-viraktaya

svami-puskarini-tate,

ramaya ramamanaya

venkatesaya mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa who, giving up His attachment to Sri Vaikunta, sports gracefully with Lakshmi on the banks of the Swamipushkarini.

 

srimat-sundara jamatr-

munimanasa-vasine,

sarvaloka nivasaya

srinivasaya mangalam.

 

Mayall auspiciousness be unto Sri Srinivasa who dwells in the heart of the sage Manavala and all the worlds.

 

mangalasasana-parair

madacharya-purogamaih,

sarvais cha purvair acharyaih

satkrtayastu mangalam.

 

May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa who has been worshipped by my teachersand their predecessors, and all those devoted to reciting the Mangalasasanam.

 

 

 

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Padithaanda pathini

The thaayar of Thirukkundanthai Divya desam is Komalavalli Naachiyaar. She does not comes out of the temple during the Veedhi purappadu as she always doesn't want to leave the Perumal and wanted to dedicate her seva to the Perumal. And because of this, she is called as "Padithaanda pathini".

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SRI SRINIVASA GADHYAM

http://mannaram.tripod.com/ramanuja/pdfs/srinivas.pdf

 

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SRI VENKATESHWARA KARAVALAMBA STOTRA

 

 

http://www.scribd.com/doc/4051883/Sri-venkateswara-karavalamba-stotram

 

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<CENTER>varadaraaja pa~nchaashaat.h

 

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shriimaan.h veN^kaTa naathaaryaH kavitaarkika kesarii |

vedaantaa chaarya varyome sannidhattaaM sadaahR^idi ||

dvirada shikhari siimnaa sadmavaan.h padma yoneH

turaga savana vedyaaM shyaamalo havyavaahaH.

kalasha jaladhi kanyaa vallarii kalpa shaakhii

kalayatu kushalaM naH ko.api kaaruNya raashiH.. 1

yasyaanubhaavam.h adhigantum.h ashaknu vanto

muhyant.h yabha~Ngura dhiyo muni saarva bhaumaaH.

tasyaiva te stutiShu saahasam.h ashnuvaanaH

kshantavya eSha bhavataa kari shaila naatha.. 2

jaanan.h nanaadi vihitaan.h aparaadha vargaan.h

svaamin.h bhayaat.h kimapi vaktumahaM na shaktaH.

avyaaja vatsala tathaa.api nira~NkushaM maaM

vaatsalyam.h eva bhavato mukharii karoti.. 3

kiM vyaaharaami varada stutaye kathaM vaa

khadyotavat.h pralaghu sa~Nkuchita prakaashaH.

tanme samarpaya matiM cha sarasvatiim.h cha

tvaam.h a~njasaa stuti padair.h yadahaM dinomi.. 4

machchhakti maatra gaNane kimihaasti shakyaM

shakyena vaa tava kariisha kimasti saadhyam.h

yadyasti saadhaya mayaa tadapi tvayaa vaa

kiM vaa bhaved.h bhavati ki~nchida niihamaane.. 5

stotraM mayaa virachitaM tvadadhiina vaachaa

tvat.h priitaye varada yat.h tadidaM na chitram.h.

aavarjayanti hR^idayaM khalu shikshakaaNaam.h

ma~njuuni pa~njara shakunta vijalpi taani.. 6

yaM chakshuShaam.h aviShayaM hayamedha yajvaa

draaghiiyasaa sucharitena dadarsha vedhaaH.

taM tvaaM kariisha karuNaa pariNaamatas.h te

bhuutaani hanta nikhilaani nishaamayanti.. 7

tattat.h padai rupahite.api tura~Nga medhe

shakraadayo varada puurvam.h alabdha bhaagaaH.

adhyaxite makhapatau tvayi chaxuShaiva

hairaNya garbha haviShaaM rasam.h anva bhuuvan.h.. 8

sarga sthiti pralaya vibhrama naaTi kaayaaM

shailuuShavad.h vividha veSha parigrahaM tvaam.h.

saMbhaavayanti hR^idayena kariisha dhanyaaH

saMsaara vaarinidhi santaraNaika potam.h.. 9

praapto dayeShu varada tvadanu praveshaat.h

padmaa sanaadiShu shivaadiShu ka~nchukeShu.

tanmaatra darshana vilobhita shemuShiikaaH

taadaatmya muuDha matayo nipantant.h yadhiiraaH.. 10

madhye viri~nchi shivayor.h vihitaavataaraH

khyaato.asi tat.h samatayaa tadidaM na chitram.h.

maayaa vashena makaraadi shariiriNam.h tvaaM

taavena pashyati kariisha yadeSha lokaH.. 11

brahmeti sha~Nkara itiindra iti svaraaDhiti

aatmeti sarvamiti sarva charaacharaatman.h.

hastiisha sarva vachasaam.h avasaana siimaaM

tvaaM sarva kaaraNam.h ushanti anapaaya vaachaH.. 12

aashaadhipeShu girisheShu chaturmukheShvapi

avyaahataa vidhi niShedha mayii tavaaj~naa.

hastiisha nityam.h anupaalana la~Ngha naabhyaaM

puMsaaM shubhaashubha mayaani phalaani suute.. 13

traataa.a.apadi sthiti padaM bharaNaM prarohaH

chhaayaa kariisha sarasaani phalaani cha tvam.h.

shaakhaagata tridasha bR^inda shakuntakaanaaM

kiM naama naasi mahataaM nigama drumaaNaam.h.. 14

saamaanya budhdi janakaashcha sadaadi shabdaaH

tattvaantara bhrama kR^itashcha shivaadi vaachaH.

naaraayaNe tvayi kariisha vahanti ananyam.h

anvartha vR^itti parikalpita maika kaNThyam.h.. 15

sa~nchintayanti akhila heya vipaxa bhuutaM

shaantoditaM shamavataa hR^itdayena dhanyaaH.

nityaM paraM varada sarvagataM susuuxmaM

niShpanda nandathu mayaM bhavataH svaruupam.h.. 16

vishvaatishaayi sukharuupa yadaatmakas.h tvaM

vyaktiM kariisha kathayanti tadaatmikaaM te.

yenaadhi rohati matis.h tvadu paasakaanaaM

saa kiM tvameva tava veti vitarka Dolaam.h.. 17

mohaandhakaara vinivartana jaagaruuke

doShaa divaa.api niravagraha medhamaane

tvat.h tejasi dvirada shailapate vimR^iShTe

shlaadhyeta santamasa parva sahasra bhaanoH.. 18

ruuDhasya chinmayatayaa hR^idaye kariisha

stambaanukaari pariNaama visheSha bhaajaH.

sthaaneShu jaagrati chaturShvapi sat.h tvantaH

shaakhaa vibhaaga chature tava chaaturaatmye.. 19

naagachalesha nikhilopaniShan.h maniiShaa-

ma~njuuShikaa marakataM parichinvataaM tvaam.h.

tanvii hR^idi sphurati kaa.api shikhaa muniinaaM

saudaamaniiva nibhR^itaa nava megha garbhaa.. 20

audanvate mahati sadmani bhaasamaane

shlaaghye cha divya sadane tamasaH parastaat.h.

antaH kalebaram.h idaM suShiraM susuuxamaM

jaataM kariisha katha maadaraNaaspadaM te.. 21

baalaakR^iter.h vaTa palaasha mitasya yasya

bR^ihmaaNDa maNDalam.h abhuud.h udaraika deshe.

tasyaiva tad.h varada hanta kathaM prabhuutaM

vaaraaham.h aasthitavato vapur.h adbhutaM te.. 22

bhaktasya daanava shishoH paripaalanaaya

bhadraaM nR^isiMha kuhanaa madhi jagmuShas.h te.

stambhaika varja madhunaa.api kariisha nuunam.h

trailokyam.h etad.h akhilaM narasiMha garbham.h. 23

kraaman.h jagat.h kapaTa vaamanataam.h upetaH

tredhaa kariisha sa bhavaan.h nidadhe padaani.

adyaapi jantava ime vimalena yasya

padodakena vidhR^itena shivaa bhavanti.. 24

yenaachala prakR^itinaa ripu saMxayaarthii

vaaraaM nidhiM varada puurvam.h ala~Nghayas.h tvam.h.

taM viixya setu madhunaa.api shariira vantaH

sarve ShaDuurmi bahulaM laladhiM taranti.. 25

itthaM kariisha durapahnava divya bhavya-

ruupaan.h vitasya vibudhaadi vibhuuti saamyaat.h

kechid.h vichitra charitan.h bhavato.avataaraan.h

sanyaan.h dayaa paravashasya vadanti santaH.. 26

saushiilya bhaavita dhiyaa bhavataa katha~nchit.h

sa~nchhaaditaanapi guNaan.h varada tvadiiyaan.h.

pratyaxayanti avikalaM tava sannikR^iShTaaH

patyus.h tvaShaam.h iva payoda vR^itaan.h mayuukhaan.h 27

nityaM kariisha timiraavila dR^iShTayo.api

siddhaa~njanena bhavataiva vibhuuShitaaxaaH.

pashyanti uparyupari sa~ncharataa madR^ishyaM

maayaa niguuDham.h anapaaya mahaanidhiM tvaam.h.. 28

sadyas.h tyajanti varada tvayi badhda bhaavaaH

paitaamahaadiShu padeShvapi bhaava bandham.h.

kasmai svadeta sukha sa~ncharaNot.h sukaaya

kaaraagR^ihe kanaka shR^i~Nkhalayaa.api bandhaH.. 29

hastiisha duHkha viSha digdha phalaanu bandhini

aabrahma kiiTaM aparaahata saMprayoge.

duShkarma sa~nchaya vashaad.h duratikrame naH

pratyastram.h a~njalir.h asau tava nigrahaastre.. 30

tvad.h bhakti potam.h avalambitum.h axamaaNaaM

paaraM paraM varada gantu maniishvaraaNaam.h.

svairaM lila~NghayiShataaM bhava vaari raashiM

tvaameva gantumasi setu rabha~Nguras.h tvam.h.. 31

ashraanta saMsaraNa gharma nipiiDitasya

bhraantasya me varada bhoga mariichikaasu.

jiivaatu rastu niravagraham.h edhamaano

deva tvadiiya karuNaamR^ita dR^iShTa paataH.. 32

antaH pravishya bhagavan.h akhilasya jantoH

aaseduShas.h tava kariisha bhR^ishaM daviiyaan.h

satyaM bhaveya madhunaa.api sa eva bhuuyaH

svaabhaavikii tava dayaa yadi naantaraayaH.. 33

aj~naata nirgamam.h anaagama vedinaM maam.h

andhaM na ki~nchid.h avalambanam.h ashnuvaanam.h.

etaavatiiM gamayitaH padaviiM dayaloH

sheShaadhva lesha nayane ka ivaatibhaaraH.. 34

bhuuyo.api hanta vasatir.h yadi me bhavitrii

yaamyaasu durviShaha vR^ittiShu yaatanaasu.

samyag.h bhaviShyati tataH sharaNaa gataanaaM

saMraxiteti birudaM varada tvadiiyam.h.. 35

paryaakulaM mahati duHkhaH payonidhau maaM

pashyan.h kariisha yadi joShaM avasthitas.h tvam.h.

sphaarexaNe.api miShati tvayi nirnimeShaM

paare kariShyati dayaa tava durnivaaraa.. 36

kiM vaa kariisha kR^ipaNe mayi raxaNiiye

dharmaadi baahya sahakaari gaveShaNena.

nanvasti vishva paripaalana jaagaruukaH

sa~Nkalpa eva bhavato nipuNaH sahaayaH.. 37

niryantraNaM pariNamanti na yaavadete.

niirandhra duShkR^ita bhavaa durita prarohaaH.

taavanna chet.h tvam.h upagachchhasi shaar~Nga dhanvaa

shakyaM tvayaapi na hi vaarayituM kariisha.. 38

yaavanna pashyati nikaamam.h amarShaNo maaM

bhruu bha~Nga bhiiShaNa karaala mukhaH kR^itaantaH.

taavat.h panantu mayi te bhagavan.h dayaaloH

unnidra padma kalikaa madhuraaH kaTaaxaaH.. 39

sa tvam.h sa eva rabhaso bhavadau pavaahyaH

chakraM tadeva shita dhaara mahaM cha paalyaH.

saadhaaraNe tvayi kariisha samasta jantoH

maata~Nga maanuSha bhidaa na visheSha hetuH.. 40

nirvaa payiShyati kadaa karishaila dhaaman.h

durvaara karma paripaaka mahaa davaagnim.h.

praachiina duHkham.h api me sukhayanniva tvat.h-

paadaaravinda parichaara rasa pravaahaH.. 41

muktaH svayaM sukR^ita duShkR^ita shR^i~Nkha laabhyaam.h

archir.h mukhair.h adhikR^itair.h ativaahitaadhvaa.

svachchhanda ki~Nkaratayaa bhavataH kariisha

svaabhaavikaM pratilabheya mahaadhi kaaram.h.. 42

tvam.h chet.h prasiidasi tavaamsi samiipatashchet.h

tvayyasti bhakti ranaghaa karishaila naatha.

saMsR^ijyate yadi cha daasa janas.h tvadiiyaH.

saMsaara eSha bhagavan.h apavarga eva.. 43

aahuuyamaanam.h anapaaya vibhuuti kaamaiH

aaloka lupta jagadaandhyam.h anusmareyam.h.

aalohitaaM shukam.h anaakula heti jaalaM

hairaNya garbha hayamedha havirbhujaM tvaam.h.. 44

bhuuyo bhuuyaH pulaka nichitai ra~Ngakair.h edhamaanaaH

sthuula sthuulaan.h nayana mukulair.h bibhrato baaShpa binduun.h.

dhanyaaH kechid.h varada bhavataH saMsadaM bhuuShayantaH

svaantair.h antar.h vinaya nibhR^itaiH svaadayante padam.h te.. 45

varada tava vilokayanti dhanyaaH

marakata bhuudhara maatR^ikaaya maaNaam.h

vyapagata parikrama vaaravaaNaM

mR^igamada pa~Nka visheSha niilama~Ngam.h.. 46

anibhR^ita parirambhair.h aahitaam.h indiraayaaH

kanaka valaya mudraam.h kaNTha deshe dadhaanaH.

phaNipati shayaniiyaa dutthitas.h tvaM prabhaate

varada satatam.h antar.h maanasam.h sannidheyaaH.. 47

turaga vihaga raaja syandanaan.h dolikaadiShu

adhikam.h adhikam.h anyaam.h aatma shobhaaM dadhaanam.h.

anavadhika vibhuutim.h hasti shaileshvaram.h tvaam.h

anudinam.h animeShair.h lochanair.h nirvisheyam.h.. 48

nirantaraM nirvishatas.h tvadiiyam.h

aspR^iShTa chintaa padam.h aabhiruupyam.h

satyaM shape vaaraNa shailanaatha

vaikuNTha vaase.api na me.abhilaaShaH.. 49

vyaatanvaanaa taruNa tulasii daamabhiH svaamabhikhyaaM

maata~Ngaadrau marakata ruchiM puShNatii maanase naH.

bhogaishvarya priya sahacharaiH kaa.api laxmii kaTaaxaiH

bhuuyaH shyaamaa bhuvana jananii devataa sannidhattaam.h.. 50

iti vihitam.h udaaraM ve~NkaTeshena bhaktyaa

shR^iti subhagamidam.h yaH stotraM a~Ngii karoti

kari shikhari viTa~Nka sthaayinaH kalpa vR^ixaat.h

bhavati phalaM asheShaM tasya hastaapacheyam.h.. 51 kavitaarkika siMhaaya kalyaaNa guNashaaline .

shriimate veN^kaTeshaaya vedaantagurave namaH

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Bhu Sooktam

 

 

 

Reciting the Bhu Sooktam is part of the Vaishnava tradition.

Bhumirbhumna dhyaurvarinaanthariksham mahithva

upasthe te devyadhithegnimannada mannadhyayadhadhe 1

Aayagauh prushnirakrami dasananmatharam punah

pitharam cha prayanthsuvah 2

Thrim shadhdhama virajathi vakpathaggaaya shishriye

prathyasya vahadhyubhih 3

Asya pranadapanatyantashcharathi rochanaa

vyakhyan mahishah suvah 4

Yattva kruddah parovapamanyuna yadhavartyaa

sukalpamagne tattava punastvyoddeepayamasi 5

Yatte manyuparoptasya pruthivimanu dhadhvase

adhithya vishve taddheva vasavashcha samabharan 6

Medini devi vasundhara syadvasudha dhevi vasavi

Brahmavarchasah pitrunaga shrothram chakshurmanah

Devi hiranyagarbhini devi prasovari

Sadane satyayane sida

Samudhravathi savitri hano devi mahyangi

Mahidharani maho vyadhistha shrunge shrunge yagye yagye vibhishini

Indhrapathni vyapini surasaridiha

Vayumati jalashayani sriyandharaja sathyandho parimedhini

Shvoparidhattam parigaya

Vishnupathnim maheem dheveem madhaveem madhavapriyam

Lakshmi priyasakhim devim namamyachyutavallabham

Om dhanurdharayai vidmahe sarvasidhdhyai cha dheemahi

thanno dharaa prachodhayath

Maheem devim vishnupathneemajuryam

pratheechimenagam havisha yajamah

Thredha vishnururugayo vichakrame

Maheem dhivam pruthiveemanthariksham

thacchhronaitishrava iccamanaa

punyagga-shlokam yajamanaya krunvati

 

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Netrikkan (eye on forehead) Perumal

Thiruvaheendrapuram Sri Devanatha Perumal represents Lord Brahma having the lotus flower in his hand and representing Lord Shivan having the eye in his fore - head and representing Sri Vishnu along with Sangu and Chakkaram.

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Shriimate raamaanujaaya namaha

Shriimate nigamaanta mahaa desikaaya namaha</CENTER><CENTER> </CENTER><CENTER></CENTER><CENTER> shrii stutiH

 

</CENTER>shriimaan.h veN^kaTa naathaaryaH kavitaarkika kesarii |

vedaantaa chaarya varyome sannidhattaaM sadaahR^idi ||

maanaatiita prathita vibhavaaM maN^galaM maN^galaanaaM

vakshaH piiThiiM madhu vijayino bhuushhayantiiM svakaantyaa |

pratyakshaanu shravika mahima praarthiniinaaM prajaanaaM

shreyo muurtiM shriyam.h asharaNas.h tvaaM sharaNyaaM prapadye || 1 ||

aavirbhaavaH kalasha jaladhaa vadhvare vaapi yasyaaH

sthaanaM yasyaaH sarasija vanaM vishhNu vakshaH sthalaM vaa |

bhuumaa yasyaa bhuvanam.h akhilaM devi divyaM padaM vaa

stoka praGYair.h anavadhi guNaa stuuyase saa kathaM tvam.h || 2 ||

stotavyatvaM dishati bhavatii dehibhiH stuuyamaanaa

taameva tvaam.h anitara gatiH stotumaashaM samaanaH |

siddhaarambhaH sakala bhuvana shlaaghaniiyo bhaveyaM

sevaapekshaa tava charaNayoH shreyase kasya na syaat.h || 3 ||

yat.h saN^kalpaad.h bhavati kamale yatra dehinya miishhaaM

janma sthema pralaya rachanaa jaN^gamaa jaN^gamaanaam.h |

tat.h kalyaaNaM kimapi yaminaam.h eka lakshyaM samaadhau

puurNaM tejaH sphurati bhavatii paada laakshaa rasaaN^kam.h || 4 ||

nishhpratyuuha praNaya ghaTitaM devi nityaana paayaM

vishhNustvaM chetyanavadhi guNaM dvandva manyonya lakshyam.h |

sheshhashchittaM vimala manasaaM maulayashcha shrutiinaaM

saMpadyante viharaNa vidhau yasya shayyaa visheshhaaH || 5 ||

uddeshyatvaM janani bhajator.h ujjhitopaadhi gandhaM

pratyagruupe havishhi yuvayor.h eka sheshhitva yogaat.h |

padme patyus.h tava cha nigamair.h nityaman.h vishhyamaaNo

naavachchhedaM bhajati mahimaa nartayan.h maanasaM naH || 6 ||

pashyantiishhu shrutishhu paritaH suuri bR^indena saardhaM

madhye kR^itya triguNa phalakaM nirmita sthaana bhedam.h |

vishvaadhiisha praNayini sadaa vibhrama dyuuta vR^ittau

brahme shaadyaa dadhati yuvayor.h aksha shaara prachaaram.h || 7 ||

asye shaanaa tvamasi jagataH saMshrayantii mukundaM

lakshmiiH padmaa jaladhi tanayaa vishhNu patniindireti |

yannaamaani shruti paripaNaan.h evamaavartayanto

naavartante durita pavana prerite janma chakre || 8 ||

tvaame vaahuH katichi dapare tvatpriyaM lokanaathaM

kiM tairantaH kalaha malinaiH kiMchi duttiirya magnaiH |

tvat.h saMpriityai viharati harau saMmukhiinaaM shrutiinaaM

bhaavaa ruuDhau bhagavati yuvaaM dampatii daivataM naH || 9 ||

aapannaarti prashamana vidhau baddha diikshasya vishhNoH

aachakhyus.h tvaaM priya sahachariim.h aikamat.h yopapannaam.h |

praadur.h bhaavairapi sama tanuH praadhvaman.h viiyase tvaM

duurotkshiptair.h iva madhurataa dugdharaa shestaraN^gaiH || 10 ||

dhatte shobhaaM hari marakate taavakii muurtiraadyaa

tanvii tuN^ga stana bhara nataa tapta jaambuu nadaabhaa |

yasyaaM gachchhant.h yudaya vilayair.h nitya maananda sindhau

ichchhaa vegollasita laharii vibhramaM vyaktayaste || 11 ||

aasaMsaaraM vitatamakhilaM vaaN^mayaM yadvibhuutiH

yad bhruu bhaN^gaat.h kusuma dhanushhaH kiN^karo meru dhanvaa |

yasyaaM nityaM nayana shatakair.h eka lakshyo mahendraH

padme taasaaM pariNati rasau bhaava leshais.h tvadiiyaiH || 12 ||

agre bhartuH sarasija maye bhadra piiThe nishhaNNaam.h

ambho raasher.h adhigata sudhaa saMplavaadutthitaaM tvaam.h |

pushhpaa saara sthagita bhuvanaiH pushhkalaa varta kaadyaiH

kL^iptaarambhaaH kanaka kalashair.h abhyashhiJNchan.h gajendraaH || 13 ||

aalokya tvaam.h amR^ita sahaje vishhNu vakshaHsthalasthaaM

shaapaakraantaaH sharaNamagaman.h saavarodhaaH surendraaH |

labdhvaa bhuuyas.h tribhuvanamidaM lakshitaM tvat.h kaTaakshaiH

sarvaakaara sthira samudayaaM saMpadaM nirvishanti || 14 ||

aarta traaNa vratibhir.h amR^itaa saara niilaambuvaahaiH

ambhojaanaam.h ushhasi mishhataam.h antaraN^gair.h apaaN^gaiH |

yasyaaM yasyaaM dishi viharate devi dR^ishhTis.h tvadiiyaa

tasyaaM tasyaam.h aham.h ahamikaaM tanvate saMpadoghaaH || 15 ||

yogaarambha tvarita manaso yushhmadai kaantya yuktaM

dharmaM praaptuM prathamamiha ye dhaarayante dhanaayaam.h |

teshhaaM bhuumer.h dhanapati gR^ihaad.h ambaraadambudhervaa

dhaaraa niryaant.h yadhika madhikaM vaaJNchhitaanaaM vasuunaam.h || 16 ||

shreyas.h kaamaaH kamala nilaye chitra maamnaaya vaachaaM

chuuDaa piiDaM tava pada yugaM chetasaa dhaarayantaH |

chhatra chchhaayaa subhaga shirasash.h chaamara smera paarshvaaH

shlaaghaa shabda shravaNa muditaaH sragviNaH saJNcharanti || 17 ||

UriikartuM kushalam.h akhilaM jetumaadiinaraatiin.h

duurii kartuM durita nivahaM tyaktum.h aadyaama vidyaam.h |

amba stamba avadhika janana graama siimaanta rekhaam.h

aalambante vimala manaso vishhNu kaante dayaaM te || 18 ||

jaataa kaaN^kshaa janani yuvayor.h eka sevaadhi kaare

maayaa liiDhaM vibhavam.h akhilaM manya maanaas.h tR^iNaaya |

priityai vishhNostava cha kR^itinaH priitimanto bhajante

velaabhaN^gaH prashamana phalaM vaidikaM dharmasetum.h || 19 ||

seve devi tridasha mahilaa mauli maalaarchitaM te

siddhi kshetraM shamita vipadaaM saMpadaaM paada padmam.h |

yasmin.h niishhan.h namita shiraso yaapayitvaa shariiraM

vartishhyante vitamasi pade vaasudevasya dhanyaaH || 20 ||

saanupraasa prakaTita dayaiH saandra vaatsalya digdhaiH

amba snigdhair.h amR^ita laharii labdha sa brahmacharyaiH |

gharme taapa traya virachite gaaDha taptaM kshaNaM maam.h

aakiJNchanya glapita managhair.h aardrayethaaH kaTaakshaiH || 21 ||

saMpadyante bhava bhaya tamii bhaanavas.h tvat.h prasaadaat.h

bhaavaaH sarve bhagavati harau bhakti mudvelayantaH |

yaache kiM tvaam.h ahamiha yataH shiitalodaara shiilaa

bhuuyo bhuuyo dishasi mahataaM maN^galaanaaM prabandhaan.h || 22 ||

maataa devi tvamasi bhagavaan.h vaasudevaH pitaa me

jaataH so.ahaM janani yuvayor.h eka lakshyaM dayaayaaH |

datto yushhmat.h pari jana tayaa deshikair.h apyatastvaM

kiM te bhuuyaH priyamiti kila smera vaktraa vibhaasi || 23 ||

kalyaaNaanaam.h avikala nidhiH kaa.api kaaruNya siimaa

nityaamodaa nigama vachasaaM mauli mandaara maalaa |

saMpad.h divyaa madhu vijayinaH sannidhattaaM sadaa me

saishhaa devii sakala bhuvana praarthanaa kaamadhenuH || 24 ||

upachita guru bhakter.h utthitaM veN^kaTeshaat.h

kali kalushha nivR^ittyai kalpamaanaM prajaanaam.h |

sarasija nilayaayaaH stotram.h etat.h paThantaH

sakala kushala siimaaH saarva bhaumaa bhavanti || 25 ||

kavitaarkika siMhaaya kalyaaNaguNashaaline .

shriimate veN^kaTeshaaya vedaantagurave namaH ..

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Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is situated about 7 miles away from Kanchipuram in west direction. 1/2 km away from Baluchetti Chattiram which is in between Chennai - Vellore highways. By travelling about 50 miles from Chennai, we can reach this sthalam.

 

Sthalapuranam :

Emperuman, Sriman Narayanan born to King Dasaratha as Sri Ramar, left all of his properties and went to the forest as told by his father. When they went to the forest, Seetha pirattiyaar asked for the deer, which was actually not the deer, but it was Maareeshan, sent by Ravana. Then, Ravana came to Seetha piratti and took her along with him to Lanka, On the way to Lanka, Jadayu, the Eagle bird stopped him and fought with Ravana to release Seetha. But, in the end, Jadayu's wings were cut by Ravana and fell down on the earth.

 

When Rama along with Lakshmana came there in search of Seetha Piratti, they found Jadayu fell down in the Land. Jadayu told that Ravana has took away Seetha along with him and on finally telling this, he died. Since, Lord Ramar gave the Sthanam (level) to Jadayu as his father, he did all the final ceremony to it and stayed there for a while.

As sugessted by Jadayu, the Perumal here gives his seva in the form in which he did the final funeral to Jadayu.

Jadayu belongs to Pul (a separate family of eagle ) family was burried in the pit (kuzhi) , this sthalam is called "Thiruppukkuzhi".

Ramayana which is one of the Great epic, explains to the world about caste interactions and human love to each other. It also seeds the brotherhood culture into all the hearts of human society.

Guhan, who is the hunter, Sukgreev, who is a Monkey man and Vibeeshanan, who is the person belong to Arakka (Demon) family were treated as his own brothers by Sri Ramar.

Like this same way, Sabari, who was a old lady, who offered him with food and Agalikai, who became a stone because of Sabham, came back as a women, when Sri Rama's feet was touched on that stone. Both were given the place of his mother. The Primary moral is that we can belong to any community (or) caste, but to attain God's grace, out aathma should be pure and if it is in that way, we can attain it.

Treating, Guhan, Sukgreev and Vibeeshan as his brother and Sabari and Agalikai as his mother, Sri Ramar keeps Jadayu in his father's stage and did all the final funeral. Since, he way away from his father's and he could do the final ceremony to him, he kept Jadayu in his fathers place and did all the final thing to him.

Eagle is the bird which lives by eating dead bodies and the tissues. By doing the final ceremony to that kind of bird, Sri Ramar's great character of loving and helping does not stop only towards human, but it is even extetnded to the animals is well explained to the world.

In this sthalam, the Moolavar is Vijaya Raghava perumal. He holds Jadayu in his hands. Both the Naachiyaars, are found on both the sides, but in opposite manner.

In this temple, ladies who doesnt have children, gives the dhal, (Paruppu) to Madapalli (place where the Lord's food is prepared). After its given, the dhal is soaked inside water and it is tied around their stomach and said to sleep. After waking up from their sleep, if the seed buds, it is confirmed that they will give birth to a child.

Special poojas are done on every Amavasai in a grand way.

Udayavar, Sri Ramanujar's Guru, Yadhava Pirakasar started to teach the vedanthams to his followers here.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Perumal of this sthalam is Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal. Moolavar in found in Sitting position facing East direction.

Prathyaksham for Jadaayu (Eagle).

 

Thaayar

Maragathavalli Thayaar. She has her own temple.

Every year a grand festival is done for all the Perumals in this temple.

Sannadhis:

There is a seperate sannadhi for Jadayu.

Mangalasasanam:

 

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• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  Total - 2 Paasurams.

Udayavar and Manavala Maamuni has done lot of Mangalasasanam here.

Pushkarani:

 

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• Jadayu Pushkarani.
  Near this theeratham, in Thai month Theppa utsavam is done in a very big manner and special poojas are done on every Amaavasai.

Vimanam:

Vijaya Koti Vimanam.

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Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This sthalm is situated about 1/2 km from Ashtabhujam temple in Kanchipuram.

Sthalapuranam :

Lord Brahmadevan wanted to do the Aswamedha Yaagam in Kanchipuram. But, Lord Saraswathi, who was motivated by Asuraas (Demons) to stop that Yaagam. To do the Yaagam, Light is the primary thing. The Asuraas stopped the light by covering the sky, there by covering the light and spread the darkness. At that time, Sriman Narayanan appeared there as a "Light" and thereby getting the light to the yagam and ride away the darkness. Since, the darkness was taken away, the Perumal there is called as "Deepaprakasar". Deepam means light and Prakasam is said as the flash referred to as the light of spread out to take away the darkness. Since the Perumal gave light, the Perumal is called as "Vilakku Oli Perumal". It means the Perumal gave light.

 

 

Without understanding about the Jeevathma and paramathama, the Knowledge we get will be fully surround by darkness. The Emperuman stands here, there by taking away the darkness and explaining about the aathmas and the darkness is taken away by his Gnana Oli (Oli means light) and giving seva in Nidnra Kolam.

 

 

Periya pirattiyar, who takes the hamsam (resemblance) of parashakthi is found here by helping Emperumaan Deepa Prakasar.

 

Specials:

 

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• Avathara Sthalam of Sri Vedantha Desikar.

 

Moolavar and Thaayar:

 

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Deepa Prakasar. He is also called as "Vilakkoli Perumal, Divya Pirakasar". Moolavar in Standing position facing West Direction.

 

Prathyaksham for Lord Saraswathi.

 

Thaayar : Maragathavalli Thayaar.

Sannadhis:

Separate sannadhi for Vedantha Desikar, where he is found with Gnana Muthirai, was built by his son , Nayina Varadachariyar and separate sannadhi for Lakshimi Hayagreevar is also found.

Mangalasasanam:

 

• 
  
• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  Total - 2 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

 

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• Saraswathi Theertham.

Vimanam:

Srikara Vimanam.

This is a big temple with huge Vaagana Mandapam.

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Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is one of the main sthalam in Nadu Naattu Divyadesam. The temple is situated about 5 Kms away from Cuddalore in South Arcot District, Tamil Nadu. This temple is located underneath a small mountain (Malai Adivaram). 3 miles away from Tirupathirippuliyoor railway station which is in between Chennai - Trichy railway lane. Bus facility is also available.

Sculptures:

• The defeat of Rajendra Chozhan (1210 - 1256 AD) by Sundara Pandiyan.
  
• 3rd Raja Raja Chozhan, who went along the North to get the help from Kundala King Veera Narasimhan was arrested by Kopperun Chozhan singan and was kept in jail in Sendha Mangalam.
  
• On hearing this, Veera Narasimhan took the war on Kopperun Chozhan with the help of his generals Appanna Thanda Nayagan and Samuthira Koppaiyathnda Nayan and released Raja Raja Chozhan and finally he got his empire.

 

Sthlapuranam :

Aadhisheshan worshipped Sriman Narayanan in this sthalam. Aadhiseshan brought both the Viraja Theertham (Garuda Nadhi) and Ganga Nadhi together and dedicated those two rivers towards the divine feet of Sriman Narayanan.

Near to the temple, Aushadhagiri, a medicinal mountain is seen. It is said that during Ramayana time, when Hanuman took Sanjeevi Malai, a small part of it was dropped on the land and that small part is said to be this Aushadhagiri mountain, which is said to be full of medicinal herbs are found.

Once Vedantha Desikar wanted to see Sriman Narayanan and started doing Tapas and the Perumal came in front of him. He did the Tapas in this Aushadhagiri Mountain only. Sriman Narayanan fully satisfied on his Tapas, showed his seva as "Lord Hayagreevar" along with Garudalwar. On the top of the mountain, a separate sannadhi for Sri Yoga Hayagreevar is found.

 

Sri Vedantha Desikar lived for almost 40 years in this sthalam and we can see the Thirumaaligai he lived. Separate utsavams in September - October for Sri Vedantha Desikar is done in a very grand manner.

Generally, the milk for snakes will be poured into Putru (very small place made of mud where snakes are found), but instead here in this sthalam, the milk is poured into a well inside the Koil Pragharam. The well is called as "Sesha Theertham". With this Sesha Theertham, the neivedhyam (food) or Prasadham is done for the Perumal and with the Garuda Theertham, the Thirumanjanam (divine bath given to the Perumal) is done. In Thai and Aadi month, in this sthalam, the milk is not poured into putru (ant hill) instead it is poured into the Well (Sesha theertham), which is found inside the temple.

Vaanama malai, which is one of the Divyadesam in Pandiya Naadu has all the characters of curing all and any kind of diseases. With the oil, which is found in the well, all the diseases are cured and the Perumal there is Deva Nayaga perumal.

Similarly, Deva Nayaga Perumal is giving his seva in this sthalam in Nindra Seva and curing all sorts of unrecoverable diseases.

Based on the Valarpirai and Theipirai (the moon's starting and diminishing periods), the time is calculated and according to that only, the medicines are given to cure the diseases. With the help of Garudan (Garuda Theertham) and Chandran (the moon), the diseases are cured, so Sriman Narayanan gave his Prathyaksham to Garudan and the Moon.

Lord Hayagreevar, who resides on top of the mountain is said to be very powerful God and is capable of reducing all of our problems.

Once upon the time, Sriman Narayanan teased up Sri Lakshmi on seeing her face. Getting anger on him, she gave him the sabhan as that his face will be get cut during some time. As the same way, one arakkan (demon) named Hayagreevan made tapas on Parashakthi for almost 1000 years and asked for varam that if he needs to be killed, an equivalent person of his category and strength should kill him. As his wish, he got the varam and on getting it, he started to kill and destroy the happiness of Devas, the people and munivars in the world.

His head was same as that of the horse. So, Lord Brahma took Sriman Narayanan's head and replaced it with the horse's head. Finally, Sriman Narayanan killed Hayagreeva demon and he along with Aadhi Lakshmi sat on top of this mountain and giving all the health and wealth to the people of this world.

There was a little bit of religious intolerance in the minds of the people during Chozha Emperor's time. Once, a Chozha King came to this sthalam and thought of demolishing this Hayagreeva temple. At that time, to aliminate the racism out from his heart, Sriman Narayanan changed himself to Lord Shiva with 3 eyes and Jada mudi (long hair in the head) and gave seva to Chozha Emperor and explained him all the Gods are same and there should not be any difference between the God.

The Perumal in this sthalam is Deva Nayaga Perumal with the Lotus in the inner palm of his right hand, and in the fore head, he has the Eye along with Jada mudi and Changu and Chakram on his hands. This is one of the seva which tells us all the Gods are the same because, Lotus which is found with Lord Brahma, and Nettrikkan (ey on the fore head) and Jada Mudi which is found with Lord Shiva and Sangu and Chakram which is found with Shri Vishnu. This shows there should be no fights between Vaishnavam and Saivam and both are similar one. To explain this, he gives sevas as like this in this sthalam.

Both, the Snake and the Garudan are said to opposite (enemies) to one another. But, in this sthalam, they both worshipped the Perumal along with each another as brothers.

Lord Saraswathi, the Goddess of Education was teached by Hayagreevar of this sthalam.

Specials:

• Since Aheendiran (Ananda Azhvaan Aadiseshan) worshipped the Perumal here, this place is called as "Aheendirapuram"

 

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Deyva Nayagan Perumal. Moolavar in standing position facing his thirumugham towards East direction.

 

Prathyaksham for Chandran and Garudan.

 

Thayaar

Hemambujavalli Thaayar (Hemambuja Nayaki)

Vaikunda Naayagi for Utsavar.

Utsavar

Moovaragiya Oruvan, Devanathian, Divishannathan vibuthanathan, Daasasathiyan, Adiyavarkku Meyyan.

Sannadhis:

1. Sri Ramar.
   
2. Vedantha Desikan.
   
3. Manavala Maamunigal in (Mada Street).

Festivals (Utsavams):

• Every year on Chitthirai month, Bramha Utsavam is done for Devanayaka perumal.
  
• In Purattasi, Malai utsavam for Vedantha Desikar and Theertha Vaari Utsavam is done.
  
• In Maargayi, Thirumozhi - Thiruvaai mozhi days (Pagal pathu and Raa pathu) utsavam for 21 days is done.
  
• Maasi Magha Utsavam is also done.

 

Sri Vedantha Desikar has sung songs and paasurams on Deva Nayaga Perumal and is called as "Devanayaka Panjasath" and Achyutha Sathakam in Sanskrit. Also written Mummanikkovi, Pandhu, Suzhal, Ammanai, Oosal, Eysal, Navamani Maalai are the short poems written by him.

 

There is 300 acres of Land which is given by some helpful person who gave it for the development of the temple.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thirumangai Alwar – 10 Paasurams.
  Total 10 Paasurams.

 

Sri Manavala Mamunigal has also done the mangalasasanam here.

Pushkarani:

 

1. Karudanathi
   
2. Chandira Theertham
   
3. Sesha Theeratham (Poo theertham).

Vimanam:

1. Chandira Vimanam
   
2. Suttha Sathva Vimanam.

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Sri Adhikeseva Perumal, Sriperumbudur

 

 

 

How to reach-

The temple is 60 kms from Chennai….A diversion on Chennai-Bangalore Highway.

Nearest Railhead- Chennai

Nearest Airport-Chennai

 

About the Temple

The temple is the abode of Maha Vishnu in the form of Adhikeseva Perumal and the birth place of Sri Ramanujacharya. It is also known as the avatara Sthalam of Swami Ramanujacharya.

 

The utsava murthi of Sri Ramanujacharya is known as than ugandha thirumeni in tamil, meaning the idol embraced by the acharya himself.

 

Sannadhis

 

Sri Adhikeseva Perumal

Sreedevi Thayar

Boodevi Thayar

Sri Ramanujacharya

Sree Yatirajanathavalli Thayar

[krishvasu19]

Thank you .is it available in Devanagari also

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yes it is available on http://srivaishnavam.com