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==Vaippu Sthalam== |
==Vaippu Sthalam== |
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It is one of the shrines of the [[Vaippu Sthalam]]s sung by Tamil Saivite [[Nayanars|Nayanar]] [[Appar]]. |
It is one of the shrines of the [[Vaippu Sthalam]]s sung by Tamil Saivite [[Nayanars|Nayanar]] [[Appar]].<ref name=shiva/> As Suladevar worshipped this place this place was known as Sulamangalam.<ref name="bmj"/> |
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==Presiding deity== |
==Presiding deity== |
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The presiding deity in the [[garbhagriha]] is represented by the ''[[lingam]]'' known as Kiruthivakesvarar. The Goddess is known as Alankaravalli. |
The presiding deity in the [[garbhagriha]] is represented by the ''[[lingam]]'' known as Kiruthivakesvarar. The Goddess is known as Alankaravalli.<ref name="bmj"/> |
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==Specialities== |
==Specialities== |
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Shiva has among other things one of the weapon or symbol known as [[Astra (weapon)|Astradeva]]. Due to this he is known as Sulapani, the bearer of Astra (Sulam).Astradeva worshipped the deity of this temple. Shiva appeared before him and blessed him stating that as my weapon, you would get the primary places in all the temple festivals and would be taken. From then the first [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] was done to Astradeva. The presiding deity is also known as [[Gajasurasamhara|''Kari Urittha Nayanar'']], as he killed the elephant. As Shiva killed the asura known as Kayasuran, he is known as Kiruthivakesvarar. The asura gave disturbance to one and all. Unable to bear his disturbance all went to [[Varanasi|Kasi]]. Kayasuran also went there. While all of them worshipped the Lord of [[Kashi Vishwanath Temple|Kasi]], Shiva saved them from him. In the [[Manikarnika Ghat]] he appeared as Linga and was known as Kiruthivakesvarar. |
Shiva has among other things one of the weapon or symbol known as [[Astra (weapon)|Astradeva]]. Due to this he is known as Sulapani, the bearer of Astra (Sulam).Astradeva worshipped the deity of this temple. Shiva appeared before him and blessed him stating that as my weapon, you would get the primary places in all the temple festivals and would be taken. From then the first [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] was done to Astradeva. The presiding deity is also known as [[Gajasurasamhara|''Kari Urittha Nayanar'']], as he killed the elephant. As Shiva killed the asura known as Kayasuran, he is known as Kiruthivakesvarar. The asura gave disturbance to one and all. Unable to bear his disturbance all went to [[Varanasi|Kasi]]. Kayasuran also went there. While all of them worshipped the Lord of [[Kashi Vishwanath Temple|Kasi]], Shiva saved them from him. In the [[Manikarnika Ghat]] he appeared as Linga and was known as Kiruthivakesvarar.<ref name=dinakaran>[http://www.dinakaran.com/Aanmeegam_Detail.asp?Nid=22478 சாதிக்க வைக்கும் சப்த மங்கை தலங்கள்!, தினகரன், 12 அக்டோபர் 2018]</ref> |
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==Structure== |
==Structure== |
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Astra devar can be found standing in front of the temple, He is of 4.5 feet height. [[Dakshinamurthy]] who is found in the kosta is found without the banyan tree. He is found with jadamudi. During Thai [[Amavasya|Amavasai]] special pujas are held. Of the [[Matrikas|saptamatas]], [[Kaumari]] worshipped here. Parvati did penance in front of the deity here. She is also found holding [[trishul]]{{dn|date=June 2020}} in her hand. The Goddess blessed the couple Nathasanma-Anavitha who came from North India. |
Astra devar can be found standing in front of the temple, He is of 4.5 feet height. [[Dakshinamurthy]] who is found in the kosta is found without the banyan tree. He is found with jadamudi. During Thai [[Amavasya|Amavasai]] special pujas are held. Of the [[Matrikas|saptamatas]], [[Kaumari]] worshipped here. Parvati did penance in front of the deity here. She is also found holding [[trishul]]{{dn|date=June 2020}} in her hand. The Goddess blessed the couple Nathasanma-Anavitha who came from North India.<ref name=shaivam/> |
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==Saptamagai sthalam== |
==Saptamagai sthalam== |
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This temple is one of the seven shrines associated with ''[[Saptamartrikas]]'' (seven female deities in [[Shiva|Siva]] temple). |
This temple is one of the seven shrines associated with ''[[Saptamartrikas]]'' (seven female deities in [[Shiva|Siva]] temple).<ref>[https://www.dinamani.com/religion/religion-news/2018/jun/14/%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%9E%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%88-%E0%AE%85%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%99%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%88-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8B%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF---1-2939517.html கடம்பூர் விஜயன், சப்தமங்கைத் தலங்கள், பகுதி 1, அரியமங்கை, தினமணி, 16 சூன் 2018]</ref><ref>[http://kungumam.co.in/APArticalinnerdetail.aspx?id=2673&id1=94&id2=0&issue=20150601 சப்தமாதர்களும் சக்தியின் அம்சங்களே, ஆன்மிகம்]</ref> Matrikas are the different forms [[Adi Parashakti]]. Matrikas are the personified powers of different [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]]. [[Brahmani]] emerged from [[Brahma]], [[Vaishnavi (Matrika goddess)|Vaishnavi]] from [[Vishnu]], [[Maheshvari]] from [[Shiva]], [[Sachi|Indrani]] from [[Indra]], [[Kaumari]] from [[Kartikeya|Skanda]], [[Varahi]] from [[Varaha]] and [[Chamunda]] from [[Devi]],<ref>{{cite book |last=Leeming |first=David |last2=Fee |first2= Christopher|date=2016 |title=The Goddess: Myths of the Great Mother |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kjO6CwAAQBAJ&pg=PT33&dq=matrikas&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiCjMnAt-7VAhXDuo8KHWZsAHE4ChDoAQghMAA#v=onepage&q=matrikas&f=false |location= |publisher=Reaktion Books |isbn= |author-link= }}</ref> and additionals are [[Narasimhi]], [[Vinayaki]]. This is one of the Saptamangai sthalams, seven sacred places devoted to Devi.<ref name=dinakaran/> They are also called as Saptastanam of Chakkarappalli.<ref> Ayyampet N.Selvaraj, Study on the Saptastanam (Seven Sacred Places) of Chakkarappalli in Thanjavur District, Nehru Trust for the Indian Collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum, New Delhi, May 2011 </ref>They are: |
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* [[Chakravageswarar Temple|Chakkarappalli]] |
* [[Chakravageswarar Temple|Chakkarappalli]] |
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* [[Harimukteesvarar Temple, Ariyamangai|Ariyamangai]] |
* [[Harimukteesvarar Temple, Ariyamangai|Ariyamangai]] |
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==Location== |
==Location== |
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In [[Thanjavur]]-[[Kumbakonam]] road, in the Railway station road at a distance of 1 km this temple is situated. As Suladevar worshipped this place this place was known as Sulamangalam. |
In [[Thanjavur]]-[[Kumbakonam]] road, in the Railway station road at a distance of 1 km this temple is situated. As Suladevar worshipped this place this place was known as Sulamangalam.<ref name="bmj"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:58, 18 July 2020
Kiruthivakesvarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Soolamangalam near Ayyampet in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3]
Vaippu Sthalam
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.[3] As Suladevar worshipped this place this place was known as Sulamangalam.[1]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity in the garbhagriha is represented by the lingam known as Kiruthivakesvarar. The Goddess is known as Alankaravalli.[1]
Specialities
Shiva has among other things one of the weapon or symbol known as Astradeva. Due to this he is known as Sulapani, the bearer of Astra (Sulam).Astradeva worshipped the deity of this temple. Shiva appeared before him and blessed him stating that as my weapon, you would get the primary places in all the temple festivals and would be taken. From then the first puja was done to Astradeva. The presiding deity is also known as Kari Urittha Nayanar, as he killed the elephant. As Shiva killed the asura known as Kayasuran, he is known as Kiruthivakesvarar. The asura gave disturbance to one and all. Unable to bear his disturbance all went to Kasi. Kayasuran also went there. While all of them worshipped the Lord of Kasi, Shiva saved them from him. In the Manikarnika Ghat he appeared as Linga and was known as Kiruthivakesvarar.[4]
Structure
Astra devar can be found standing in front of the temple, He is of 4.5 feet height. Dakshinamurthy who is found in the kosta is found without the banyan tree. He is found with jadamudi. During Thai Amavasai special pujas are held. Of the saptamatas, Kaumari worshipped here. Parvati did penance in front of the deity here. She is also found holding trishul[disambiguation needed] in her hand. The Goddess blessed the couple Nathasanma-Anavitha who came from North India.[2]
Saptamagai sthalam
This temple is one of the seven shrines associated with Saptamartrikas (seven female deities in Siva temple).[5][6] Matrikas are the different forms Adi Parashakti. Matrikas are the personified powers of different Devas. Brahmani emerged from Brahma, Vaishnavi from Vishnu, Maheshvari from Shiva, Indrani from Indra, Kaumari from Skanda, Varahi from Varaha and Chamunda from Devi,[7] and additionals are Narasimhi, Vinayaki. This is one of the Saptamangai sthalams, seven sacred places devoted to Devi.[4] They are also called as Saptastanam of Chakkarappalli.[8]They are:
Location
In Thanjavur-Kumbakonam road, in the Railway station road at a distance of 1 km this temple is situated. As Suladevar worshipped this place this place was known as Sulamangalam.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
- ^ a b மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, சூலமங்கை - (சூலமங்கலம்), 6-70-10
- ^ a b தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், சூலமங்கை, 6-70-10
- ^ a b சாதிக்க வைக்கும் சப்த மங்கை தலங்கள்!, தினகரன், 12 அக்டோபர் 2018
- ^ கடம்பூர் விஜயன், சப்தமங்கைத் தலங்கள், பகுதி 1, அரியமங்கை, தினமணி, 16 சூன் 2018
- ^ சப்தமாதர்களும் சக்தியின் அம்சங்களே, ஆன்மிகம்
- ^ Leeming, David; Fee, Christopher (2016). The Goddess: Myths of the Great Mother. Reaktion Books.
- ^ Ayyampet N.Selvaraj, Study on the Saptastanam (Seven Sacred Places) of Chakkarappalli in Thanjavur District, Nehru Trust for the Indian Collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum, New Delhi, May 2011