Tag: Brhaspati

Valarolinathar, Vairavanpatti, Sivaganga


The third largest of the 9 Nagarathar temples, this temple filled with exemplary architecture is perhaps the origin of the primacy of Bhairavar worship in the region. Siva deputed Bhairavar to overcome an asura, after which Bhairavar merged back into Siva as a growing light of knowledge, giving Siva the name Tirumeignana Pureeswarar. But how is this temple connected to ridding Brahma of his ego, as well as the Ramayanam?… Read More Valarolinathar, Vairavanpatti, Sivaganga

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Kutram Poruthavar, S. Aduthurai, Perambalur


This beautiful temple with its imposing raja gopuram stands out in this otherwise flat land on the banks of the Vellar river. One sthala puranam here is connected to the Daksha Yagam, and how the sapta-rishis got back their status. But the other (and main) sthala puranam of this temple is also the reason for some of the etymology of the name of this place. What is so interesting about this, which has a Ramayanam connection?… Read More Kutram Poruthavar, S. Aduthurai, Perambalur

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திருவள்ளீஸ்வரர், பாடி, சென்னை


திருவலிதாயம் என்றும் அழைக்கப்படுகிறது, இது பெருநகர சென்னை மற்றும் அதைச் சுற்றியுள்ள ஒரு சில பாடல் பெற்ற ஸ்தலம் கோயில்களில் ஒன்றாகும். திருவொற்றியூர், மயிலாப்பூர் மற்றும் திருவான்மியூர் ஆகிய மூன்று நகரங்கள் மட்டுமே நகருக்குள் உள்ளன (திருமுல்லைவாயல் மற்றும் திருவேற்காடு ஆகியவை சென்னைக்கு வெளியே கருதப்படுகின்றன). பரத்வாஜ முனிவர் – பிரஹஸ்பதியின் மகன் – வலியன் என்ற குருவியாகப் பிறந்தார். பறவை இதனால் மிகவும் ஏமாற்றமடைந்தது, மேலும் வாழ்க்கையில் பெரிய ஒன்றை விரும்பியதால், அது பல்வேறு இடங்களில்… Read More திருவள்ளீஸ்வரர், பாடி, சென்னை

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Naanmadhia Perumal, Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam


This Divya Desam temple’s sthala puranam is connected with the moon’s waning, caused by his fondness for Rohini amongst the 27 sisters he married. Chandran prayed to Vishnu at Srirangam, Indalur and here at Thalachangadu, to have his brightness restored. The place takes its name from the sthala puranam of the nearby Siva temple (also a Paadal Petra Sthalam). But what unusual depiction of Vishnu is found here, which is normally reserved for Lord Siva? … Read More Naanmadhia Perumal, Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam

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Parimala Ranganathar, Tiru Indalur, Mayiladuthurai


One of the 5 Pancha Ranga Kshetrams on the banks of the Kaveri river, this is where Chandran worshipped Vishnu to be somewhat rid of the curse of losing his lustre. Perumal’s name here references the fragrance that Vishnu imparted to the Vedas, after retrieving them from the demons Madhu and Kaitabha during the Matysa Avataram. The temple’s sthala puranam is also connected to the origin of Ekadasi Vratam. But how did Vishnu get Tirumangaiazhvar to sing a pasuram at this temple?… Read More Parimala Ranganathar, Tiru Indalur, Mayiladuthurai

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