Shiva is known by twelve names. Mahadeva is the name which speaks of him as the great lord. Maheshwara signifies that he has all auspicious divine powers in him. Shankara signifies that he always does good to his devotees. He is Vrishbhadhwaja since he has Nandi, the bull flag as his insignia.
Panchamam KruttivAsam cha ShaShTham KAmAnganASanam|
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Aruppadai Veedu is something that is sacred and very close to the hearts of devotees and followers of Murugan (Lord Subrahmanya). You can click here to know more about the Arruppadaiveedu Yatra presented by Pureprayer.
Aruppadai Veedu are the places where Murugan conducted campaign against a demon king “Surapadman” and defeated him. This is popular as Surasamhara. In honor of Murugan’s victory, temples of Murugan have been built in these six places. The six sacred places are Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruttani, Thiruchendur and Palamudircholai and Thirupparamkundram. Let’s continue our Yatra (journey) with PalaniSri Dandayudhapani temple and learn about this Kshetra during the occasion of ‘Thaipoosam’, an important celebration here.
Palani (Pronounced as-Pazhlani) Sri Dandayudhapani temple is another important Kshetra among Arrupadaai Veedu, the six temples dedicated to Murugan. Palani temple is located in Dindugal
Puranas mention seven most sacred Teertha Kshetras or places for pilgrimage, as a means of attaining Moksha. They are said to be: Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kashi, Avanitka, Puri and Dvaravati. Names of some of these places have undergone change. Among these Ayodhya is more popular as Sri Rama Janma Bhumi of Ayodhya. The sacred seven places are also the equivalents of seven Chakras (Nadis) in one’s body. In order to attain Moksha, one has to realize these Chakras in body, beginning at the Muladhar. The Chakras in the body are: Muladhar, Swadhishthan, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna and Sahasrar.
UgraM veeraM MahavishnuM|
JwalantaM sarvatomukhaM||
NaarasimhaM BeeshaNaM BadraM|
Mrityur mrityuM namAmyaham||
The day of Swati Star coupled with Vaishakha Chaturdashi (Meaning: 14th day of second month in Hindu calendar) in the Shuklapaksha (bright fortnight) is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti (Avatar of Lord Narasimha Swamy to end the tyranny of Hiranyakashipu).
Pureprayer offers warm greetings to devotees of Lord Narasimha on the day of Nrusimha Jayanti.
Devotees observe Naarasimha Vratam to propitiate Lord Narasimha Swamy. They do not partake any food after the twilight time on Chaturdashi. Devotees remain vigilant through the night without sleep and observe the day just like the day of Yekadashi (Meaning: Eleventh day in Hinduism). Pujas are performed after the day-break. Celebrations are completed with a feast, consuming food. This is called “Paarana”.
Lord Nar
Aruppadai Veedu is something that is sacred and very close to the hearts of devotees and followers of Murugan (Lord Subrahmanya). You can click here to know more about the Arruppadaiveedu Yatra presented by Pureprayer. Aruppadai Veedu are the places where Murugan conducted campaign against a demon king “Surapadman” and defeated him. This is popular as Surasamhara. In honor of Murugan’s victory, temples of Murugan have been built in these six places. The six sacred places are Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruttani, Thiruchendur and Palamudircholai and Thirupparamkundram.
Let’s continue our Yatra (journey) with Pazhlamudircholai Murugan temple and learn about this Kshetra.
Pazhlamudircholai Murugan temple among the Aaruppadaiveedu is close to the hearts of followers of Murugan, as this is the place where Avvaiyyar had a darshan of Murugan and learnt a lesson from him. Pazhlamudircholai Murugan temple is located about 20km from Maduari district. Paz
Aaruppadai Veedu – Thiruthani Murugan templeAruppadai Veedu is something that is sacred and very close to the hearts of devotees and followers of Murugan (Lord Subrahmanya). Aruppadai Veedu are the places where Murugan conducted campaign against a demon king “Surapadman” and defeated him. This is popular as Surasamhara. In honor of Murugan’s victory, temples of Murugan have been built in these six places. The six sacred places are Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruttani, Thiruchendur and Palamudircholai and Thirupparamkundram. You can click here to know more about the Arruppadaiveedu Yatra presented by Pureprayer.
Kartikeya, Saravana, Shanmuga, Skanda, Kumaraswamy, Subramanya, Velayudhan are some of the names, Murugan is popularly known. The antiquity of the celebrations of Surasamhara performed, can be understood from the fact that they are mentioned in such old texts like Shilappadikaram.
Skanda Purana provides the detailed account
Kamakshi Temple in the city of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu State, is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati (called Kamakshi), the ultimate form of Goddess Lalita Maha Tripurasundari. It is one of the Sacred Seven Places mentioned in the Puranas. That can grant ‘Moksha’ (Salvation) and also known as the “Nabhisthana Odyana Peetham”. Goddess Parvati has been installed in eight forms of Shakti in the temple complex. Nagareshu Kanchi is an old saying about the rich past of the region.
Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the proponent of Advaita Philosophy
