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  • Types Of Shiva Lingas 100 Skanda Purana

    Hinduism believes in the Reality without Attributes(Nirguna)

     

    But human mind can conceive of things only with attributes.

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    Lord Shiva, Kathmandu.The Lord Shiva & Nandi Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is a Shiva statue situated in Sanga, the border of Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchok districts in Nepal.This is the World’s Tallest Lord Shiva Statue. Kailashnath Mahadev Statue This is the World’s tallest Lord Shiva statue till date.It is 143 feet high and is situated 20km from Kathmandu,Nepal. This construction of this statue started in 2004 and was completed in 2011. The statue is made of copper, cement, zinc and steel. Kamal Jain, was responsible for the building of this structure.

     

    (Image Credit.  https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamie-mitchell/7358536232/ Flickr

    So worship of Reality, God, is expressed in Hinduism.

     

    One worships based on his likes and dispositions.

     

    Shiva Linga is the symbol of this Truth.

     

    In Skanda Puarana one finds the types of Lingas, being worshiped by different beings, including the Element like Earth.

     

    Here is  a list of Hundred Linga Types.

     

    (.This Satarudriya is mentioned in the Skanda Puranam Book 1 Mahesvarakhanda and Section 2 of the Kaumarikhanda,chapter 13, verses 144b -194 )

    1 Brahma Hataka linga Lord with matted hair Jagatpradhana (The chief of the universe) and shines

     

    2. Sanaka 1. Brahma worshipped the Hataka Linga of the Lord with matted hair. He repeats the name Jagatpradhana (The chief of the universe) and shines2. There is Krsna Linga (Black Linga) at ksna-mula. It’s name is Arjita. Having worshipped that Linga, Sanaka and others won over (attained) the goal of the universe.

    3. The seven sages (worship the Linga) in the form of the shoots of the Darba grass (and it’s name is) Visvayonika (the source of the origin of the universe)

    4. (Worshipping it) in the firmament, Narada extols it as Jagadbija (seed of the universe)

    5. Indra worships an adamantine Linga and the name (he repeats is) is Visvatman (the soul of the universe)

    6. The Sun worships a copper Linga. The name for his japa is Visvasrj (the creator of the universe)

    7. The Chandra (moon) worships a pearl Linga repeating the name Jagadpati (Lord of the World)

    8. The Agni Fire God worships a Linga of Sapphire. The name he repeats is Visveswara (Controller or Master of the Universe)

    9. Sukra worships a ruby Linga and the name he repeats is Visvakarman (the maker of the universe)

    10. Dhanada (Kubera) worships a golden Linga and repeats the name Iswara.
    11. Visvedevas worship a silver Linga and the name they repeat is Jagadam-Pati (Protector of the World)

    12. The Wind worships a Linga of brass and the name is Sambhu (Granter of prosperity)

    13. Vasus worship a Linga of Bell Metal and the name (they repeat) is Svayambhu (The Self Born God)

    14. The Mothers worship a Linga made of three metals and the name is Bhutesa  (Lord of Living Beings or goblins)

    15. The Linga of Rakshasas is made of iron. The name (they repeat) is Bhutabhavyabhavodbhava (The sourse of everything past, present and future)

    16. Guhyakas worship a Linga made of lead. They repeat the name Yoga

    17. (Sage) Jaigisavya worships Linga in his Brahmarandhra (i.e the aperture in the crown of the head). The name he repeats is Yogeswara (Master of Yoga)

    18. Nimi worships the Lingas in his two eyes and repeats the name Sarva

    19. Dhanvantari worships a Linga made of Gomaya (Full of rays or cow dung). The name (He repeats) is Sarvalokesvaresvara (The Master of all the Lords of the Worlds)

    20. Gandharvas worship a Linga made of timber and the name is Sarvasreshta (The greatest of all)
    21. Raghava worships a Linga of Lapiz Lazuli and the name (he repeats) is Jagajjyeshta (the Most Pre-emintent in the World)

    22. Bana worships and emerald Linga and the name is Vasisthta (The Most Excellent)

    23. Varuna worships a crystal Linga and the name (he repeats) is Paramesvara (the Supreme Lord)

    24. Nagas (serpents) worship a coral Linga and the name is Lokatrayamkara (Creator of the three worlds)

    25. Bharati (Goddess of Speech) worships a Tara Linga (Linga made of big beautiful pearls) and the name is Lokatrayasrita (Support of the three worlds)

    26. Sani (the planet Saturn) worships the Linga at the Samvarta (an eddy where the river meets the ocean) and the name is Jagannatha (Lord of the world)

    27. In the region of Sani at Mahi-sagara-sangama, Ravana (used to) worship a Linga amde of jasmine-plant at midnight repeating the name
    Sudurjaya

    28. Siddhas worship Manasa (mental) Linga. The name they repeat is Kamamrtyujaratiga (the Transcender of Kama, death and old age)

    29.Bali worships a Linga of gleaned food-grains. The name he repeats is Jnanatman (the Soul of Knowledge)

    30. Maricipas (imbibers of rays) worship a Linga formed of flowers and the name is Jnanagamya (Approachable through Knowledge)
    31. Being sborn of dung worship Sakrt Linga (Linga made of dung) and the name is Jnanajneya (Knowable through Knowledge)

    32. Phenapas (Inbibers of foam) worship a Linga evolved through foams. The name (they repeat) is Sudurvida (Extremely difficult to know)

    33. Kapila worships Valukalinga (Linga made of sand) repeating the name Varada (Bestower of boons) of Hara.

    34. Sarasvata worships the Linga in the speech and the name is Vagisvara (the Controller of speech)

    35. Ganas worship Linga in the form of a Murti(idol)and the name they repeat is Rudra

    36. Devas worship a Linga made of Jambunada (a particular variety of gold) and the name is Sitikantha (Black Throated)

    37. Budha (the planet Mercury) worships a Sankha Linga (Linga made of a conch The name he repeats is Kanistha

    38. Asvins worship a Linga made of clay. The name (they repeat) is Suvedhasa (the Excellent Creator).

    39. Vinayaka worships a Linga made of flour and the name is Kapardin (God with matted hair)

    40. Kuja (Mars) worships a Linga made of butter. The name he repeats is Karalaka (The Formidable one)
    41. Tarksya (Garuda) worships a Linga made of cooked rice and the name he repeats is Haryaksa (Yellow-eyed, a Lion)

    42. Kama worships a Linga made of jaggery. The name (he repeats) us Ratida (Giver of pleasure)

    43. Saci worships a Linga made of salt. The name is Babhrukesa (The Brown haired)

    44. Visvakarman worships a Prasada Linga (Palace Linga?) and the name is Yamya

    45. Vibhisana worships a Linga made of dust particles. The name is Suhrttama (the Best Friend)

    46. Sagara worships a Linga made of bamboo shoots. The name is Sangata

    47. Rahu worships a Linga made of Ramatha (asafoetida). He repeats the name Gamya (Approachable)

    48. Laksmi worships Lepya Linga (Plastering Linga) and the name is Harinetra (Visnu’s eye)

    49. Yogins worship the Linga stationed in all living beings. The name is Sthanu (Immovable)

    50. Human beings worship different kinds (of Lingas). The name is Purusamnaman.
    51. The constellations worship Linga of the nature of splendour. The name is Bhaga Basvara (Brilliant Siva)

    52. Kinnaras worship Dhatu Linga (Linga made of minerals) . The name is Sudipta (Extremely refulgent)

    53. Brahmaraksasas worshp the Linga and the name is Devadeva (God of Gods)

    54. Varanas (Elephants) worship the Linga made of tusk (ivory). The name is Ramhasa (Force)

    55. Saghyas worship Linga of the nature of seven Lokas. The name is Bahurupa (Multi Formed)

    56. Seasons (Rtus) worship Linga of the nature of Durva shoot. The name is Sarva.

    57. Celestial damsels worship a Linga of saffron. The name is Sambhopriya (Favourite of Sambhu)

    58. Urvasi worships a Linga made of red lead. The name is Priyavasana (Favourite perfume?)

    59. The preceptor worships Brahmacari Linga (Linga in the form of the religious student) and the name
    is Usnisin (Turban wearer)

    60. Yoginis worship a Linga made of Alataka (Red Lac) and the name is Subabhruka (Extremely deep brownish).
    61. Siddha Yoginis worship a Linga made of Srikandha (Sandalwood) and the name is Sahasraksa (Thousand Eyed God)

    62. Dakinis worship Mamsalinga (Linga made of flesh). The name is Midhusa (Most bountiful)

    63. Manus worship a Linga made of Anna (food). The name is Girisa

    64. Agastya worships a Linga made of Vrihi (of rice grains) and the name is Susanta (Extremely quiescent)

    65. Devala worships a Linga amde of barley and the name is Pati (The Protector)

    66. Valmiki worships a Linga made of Valmika (ant hill) and the name is Ciravasi (Eternal Dweller)

    67. Pratardhana worships Bana Linga (Linga found in the Narmada). The name is Hranyabhuja
    (Golden Armed One)

    68. Daityas worship a Linga made of black mustard. The name is glorified as Ugra(The Terrible)

    69. Danavas worship Nispavaja Linga (Linga made out of the wind caused by winnowing). The name is Dikpati (Lord of Cardinal Points)

    70. Clouds worship Linga of the nature of Nira (water) and the name is Parjanyapati (The Lord of Rains)
    71. Yaksas worship a Linga evolved from pulses. The name is remembered as Bhutapati (The Protector of Bhutas)

    72. Pitrs worship a Linga made of cooked gingelly seeds. Tha name of the Linga is Vrsapati (Lord of the Bull)

    73. Gautama worships Linga of the nature of Giraja (dust raised by cows) (? Gorasa – curds, milk products). The name is Gopati (Lord of Cows)

    74. Vanaprasthas (Forest Dwellers) worship a Linga made of fruits. The name is Vrksavrata (One sorrounded by trees)

    75. Skanda worships Pasanalinga (Linga made of stone). The name is Senanya (Leader of the army)

    76. The serpent Asvatara worships a Linga made of food grains and the name is Madhyama  (Central, Impartial)

    77. Yajvan worships a Linga made of Purodasa (sacrificial offering of ground rice) and the name is Sruvahasta (One with a sacrificial ladle)

    78. Yama worships a Linga made of black iron. The name He repeats is Dhanvin (Wielder of a bow)

    79. Jamadagnya worships a Linga made of barley shoot. The name is Bhargodaitya (Lustrous Daitya ?)

    80. Jamadagnya worships a Linga made of barley shoot. The name is Bahurupa (Many formed).

    81. Mandhata worships a Linga made of sugar. The name is Bahuyuga (Two armed, a pair of arms)82. Cows worship the Linga in the form of milk. The name is Netrasahsraka (Of Thousand Eyes)

    83. Sadhyas worship the Linga of the form of Bartrs (lords). The name is Visvapati (The Lord of the Universe)

    84. (The Twin Sages) Narayana and Nara worship a Linga made of Munja grass and the name is Sahasrasira (Thousand
    Headed)

    85. Pruthu worships Linga in the form of Tarksya (Garuda? also snake horse, bird). The name is Sahasracarana (Thousand Legged

    )86. Birds worship Vyomalinga (sky Linga) and the name is Sarvatmaka (The Immanent Soul of All)

    87. The Earth worships Merulinga (Meru in the form of a Linga) and the name is Dvitanu (Twin Bodied, Ardhanarisvara)

    88. Pasupati worships a Linga made of sacred ash. The name is Mahesvara

    89. Sages worship Linga of the form of knowledge and the name is Cirasthana (The Eternal Abode)

    90. Brahmanas worship Brahmalinga. They know the name is Jyeshta (Eldest)
    91. Sesa worships a Linga made of gorocana. The name is remembered as Pasupati. (The Lord of Pasus)

    92. Vasuki worship Visalinga (Linga made of Poison) and the name is Sankara (Giver of Happiness)

    93. Taksaka worships Kalakutakhya Linga (Linga of the poison name Kalakuta) and the name is Bahurupa (Multi Formed)

    94. Karkotaka worships a Linga made of the poison Halahala and the name is Ekaksa (One Eyed)

    95. Padma worships a Linga made of the poison named Srngi and the name is Dhurjati (With heavy matted hair)

    96. Putra worships Linga of the form of Pitr (father). The name is Visvarupa (of the form of the Universe)

    97. Goddess Siva worships a Linga made of Parada (mercury) and the name is Tryambaka (Three Eyed God)

    98. Matsya (fish)and others worship Sastralinga (Linga in the form of Sacred Literature) and the name is Vrsakapi.”of what avail is
    much talk in this vein?

     

    The other two being Maheswara and Siva.

    Citation.

    http://www.indiadivine.org/content/topic/1586401-siva-linga-100-types-of-siva-lingas-part-2/

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  • Temple With 9 Million Shiva Lingas

    We know of Shiva Temple with 108 Shiva Lingas9 Papanasam ,neaar Mayiladuthurai),1000 Lingas,Kbal Spean (Khmer: ក្បាលស្ពាន) (“Bridge Head”  Angkorian era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills to the northeast of Angkor in Siem Reap District, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. It is situated along a 150m stretch of the Stung Kbal Spean River, 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the main Angkor group of monuments.).

     

    We have a temple in Karnataka where there are 9 Million Shiva Lingas!

     

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    Temple of 9 million Shiva Lingas.

     

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    View of 9 million Lingas.

     

    The main attraction of this peaceful retreat, which is surrounded by plush greenery, is a huge Shivalinga. Measuring 108 ft (33 m), this shivalinga is tallest of its kind in the world and accompanying it is a 35 ft (11 m) tall Basava, surrounded by lakhs of small shivalingas spread over an area of 15 acres (61,000 m2). So far, around 90 lakh shivalingas have been installed. The entire project involves the installation of one crore shivalingas of various sizes, hence the name ‘Kotilingeshwara’.

     

    The Lord Kotilingeshwara Temple is situated in Kammasandra Village in Kolar district, Karnataka State, India. The temple is about 6 km from Kolar Gold Fields also known as KGF. The main deity of this temple is Lord Kotilingeshwara. This Temple was constructed by Swamy Sambha ShivaMurthy which is open to public from early morning till 9.30 p.m.

    The temple boasts of having the largest Linga in Asia which stands 108 feet (33 m) tall.[citation needed] In front of this huge Linga there is a huge Nandi (Animal mount of Lord Shiva) which is 35 feet (11 m) tall. The Nandi is installed over a platform which is 60 feet (18 m) in length, 40 feet (12 m) in width and 4 feet (1.2 m) in height.

    There are eleven small temples of various deities constructed within the premises of the Lord Kotilingeshwara temple. The first to be constructed is the Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheshwara temple, followed by the main deity temple Lord Kotilingeshwara. The sequence of the other temples are Lord Venkataramani Swamy Temple, Goddess Annapoorneshwari Temple, Lord Panduranga Swamy Temple, Lord Panchamukha Ganapathy temple, Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Sita Temple, Lord Anjaneya Temple, Goddess Kannika Parameshwari Temple and finally Goddess Karumaari Amma Temple.

    Inside the Goddess Kannika Parameswari temple, a Shiva Linga called “Shiva Panchayathi” is installed. The idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kumaraswamy, Goddess Parvati and Nandi are arranged around the Linga, Giving an essence that all these Gods are offering their prayers to the Linga. A water tank is set up close to the Linga. The water is used by the devotees to offer their prayers by performingAbhisheka to the Linga with utmost devotion and faith.

    There are millions of Lingas being installed surrounding the temple by the pilgrims since 1980 spread over an area of 13 acres (53,000 m2). There are more than 8.6 million Lingas installed as of 2008. The lingas installed vary between 1 foot (0.30 m) and 3 feet (0.91 m) tall.The temple was started with the intent of installing 1 crore lingas, hence the name “Kotilingeshwara”. Koti means crore (10 million). The Sahasra Linga is in the shape of a single Linga but consists of 1000 Lingas etched on a single column. One must reckon each such Linga as 1000 Lingas to arrive at the aggregate number of Lingas installed.

    The temple has two NagaLinga Flower Trees or Cannon Ball Flower Trees. The unmarried women pray with devotion and faith to Lord Lingeswara wishing for a happy married life and tie a yellow thread around the Tree. One can see yellow threads covering the entire Tree.

    The Karnataka government has declared this temple as a tourist spot so that devotees and pilgrims from all over the world can witness the 108-foot (33 m)-tall Linga and 35 Feet tall Nandi statue.”

     

    One more temple with One crore Lingas is coming up in Andhra Pradesh,India

     

    Citation.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotilingeshwara

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  • Where God Cooks And Serves Vaikom

    Hinduism abounds in God taking care of His Children.

    We have Mathrubhootheswarar, Tiruchirapalli, who performed the job of a Mid-wife for a woman in Labor.

    God can not stand the Hungry.

    He has cooked for them and served.

    Vaikom, Kerala, located 23 kilometers south of Ernakulam, Cochin, is the Famous Temple of Vaikaththappan,Father of Vaikom.

    Vaikom Temple
    Mahadeva Vaikom Temple

    One Bilvamangalaswamy visited the Temple and bot being to see the God in the sanctum , came out only to see God Lord Siva being served Food Goddess Parvati on a Rock.

    The day, Vaikkathashtami, the Eighth day of the Waning Moon in The Month of November-December,Ashtami Thithi.

    The festival is for Thirteen Days , on the seventh day Shiva rides the Nandi and the next day people are fed, especially the Namboodri Brahmins.

    Whoever visits the Temple should never return with an empty stomach.

    All are served on The Rock.

    Three Siva Lingas brought by a Demon Kara are worshiped  in three temples, one at each place.

    Vaikom,Kattuthuruthi and Ettumaanoor.

    The sacred ash is the Prasad and it is believed to cure any ailment of the stomach.

    ”

    Belief is that the Siva Linga placed by Khara Asura by his right hand is being worshipped at Vaikom, the one in left hand at Ettumannoor and the one by neck at Kaduthuruthy even to this day.

    The Linga carried by Khara with his neck is believed to be at Kadathuruthy and the one by his left hand is at Ettumanoor. The fact that the distance from Vaikom to Kadathuruthy and from there to Ettumanoor is more or less the same, gives credence to this legend. So the Darsana of all these three Lingas on a same day is considered as good as the Siva Darsana at Kailas – the Abode of the Lord.

    On a *Vritchika – Krishna paksha – Ashtami dahy (According to Malayalam Era), the Lord of Lords and God of Gods – Siva the Paremeswara appeared to the Maharshi with his consort Parvati – the Jagat Janani. The Lord proclaimed, “This place shall be known as Vyaghrapadapurma”, and disappeared. The world famous Vaikkathashtami and all connected holy festivals are observed here even to this day on the same Vrichika – Krishna*- Ashtami.

    Vyaghrapada Maharshi continued the Pooja in most esteem and devotion for some time and went on pilgrimage.Months and years passed. Sri Parasurama – the Chiramjeevi was going by the sky one day. Seeing good omens alighted here and saw a Holy Siva Linga emerged in water emitting heavenly rays. He could understand that it was the Siva Linga placed by Khara. Sri Parasurama thought himself that, the holiest and noblest Siva Chaitanya could be a great refuge for the devoted who wish to attain Moksha. He consecrated the auspicious Linga here with His earnest Prayers and recitation of Siva Manthras.

    The most benign Lord Siva at once appeared with his consort Parvati Devi before Parasurama. He was so pleased that the Linga was consecrated with the Manthras by Parasurama – the incarnation of Vishnu, his greatest devotee. The kind Lord Siva said to Parasurama, “From now onwards I shall stay here as Shaiva-Vaishnava Chaithanya granting all blisses and Moksha to all devotees”.

    Full of joy and gratitude Parasurama performed Siva Linga pooja there for some days. Then he himself built a temple here and entrusted a noble Brahmin of Taruna village whom he taught Pooja Manthras. The Brahmin had learned all the 28 Sivagama and wore rudraksha and bhasma. Parasurama donated the whole temple with Linga to Brahmins and disappeared.It is the belief that the temple and all rites and customs are planned and fixed by Parasurama himself.

    It is believed that the ‘Vyaghralayesha’ Siva gives His Blessings to the Devotees in three Bhavas or forms in the morning, noon, and evening in this Holy Temple. As Dhakshinamoorthy in the morning time, Kirathamoorthi in the noon time & Shakti Panchakshari in the evening.(Wiki)

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  • How To Construct Shivlinga Agni Purana

    Hinduism determines Reality as a Principle , devoid of name and Form.

    Virat Purush foot print
    Gods in Veda as a part of ViratPurush.

    Worhsip of this is called Nirguna Upaasna,meditating on the One with out Attributes.

    However Hiduism understands human limitations and the inability of the Mind to concentrate on a vacuum.

    Therefore it lays down certain rules and procedures to worship and realize the reality through Images.

    These Images, sanctified by Mantras and constructed by strict rules do deliver the results one wishes.

    For more on this read my post,’God has Name and Form, Yes and No”

    one thousand lingas
    Sahasra Linga,Sirsi

    The Puranas describe and detail the procedure to be followed in constructing these images.

    it is interesting to note that the Vedas, the sacred text of the Hindus, do not speak of Temples or collective worship.

    This Temple worship is of later origin traced back to the Agamas.

    The Agamas are texts compiled by the descendants of sage Viswamitra, whose sons were banished by him to the South, Dravida.

    One of the descendants Apasthamba organised the Vedas called the Aapasthamba Suras , which is practiced in South India to-day.

    The Agamas were , to begin with, started to destroy Hinduism by inducing idol worship.

    Hinduism , as usual, absorbed this in its fold.

    the primary God of those who follow the Vedas, is Agni.

    Even to-day, the Vaidikas, those who follow the Vedas, are not authorized to perform Poojas in the Temples don South.

    It is the prerogative of the Guruukal, who are not Vaidikas.

    The Pooja procedure is as ordained by the Agamas.

    The Vaidikas have no place , save when the words.

    ‘Vedam, Dravida Vedam(tamil Sacred texts) sandharsayami’

    Only then the Vedic Mantras, Tamil tets are recited.

    Een the sankaracharyas are not allowed to perform Abhishekas in the Temples, nor take the Vibhuti from the Plate direct!

    Now let us look at an exposition of constructing a Linga Swarupa of Lord Shiva.

    The bottom portion of the Linga is Brhma Swarupa,,

    The middle Vishnu and The top Lord Shiva.

    The Shiva Porto should be Bigger.

    Material for Linga construction.

    1.Salt and Ghee.

    2,New Clothes and sand for temporary worship.

    3.Build with Burnt sand.

    4.Wood .

    5.Rock(Specifications of Rocks and wood are mentioned)

    6.Gold, Corals.

    7.Silver.

    6.Zinc.

    7.Brass.

    8.Precious Stones.

    9.Mercury

    10.Precious stones set in the center of idol made of Metals specified above.

    Linga Specifications are also provided in the Agni Purana,Linga Purana.

    All the Pooja Dravyas must be sanctified with Panchagavya, The three direct constituents are the cow dung, urine, and milk; the two derived products are curd and ghee”

    Those who perform the Pooja must be wearing Upaveeda,Pavithra, Gold Rings,Kangan and Uthreeya(Cloth wrapped around the chest in a specific manner)

    The Pandal,Shamiana must be of wooden stalks,

    Pushpa Parigraham must be done with Narasimha Mantra,before doing Pooja.

    Homa Kunda is to be established in the Northwest corner.

    Brahma , Vishnuand Ashtadikpalakas must be established before the Sanctification ceremony.

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  • Thiruvidaimaruthur Mahalingam, Brahmahathi Dosha

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    Thiruvidaimaruthur Temple

    Thiruvidamaruthur , A Saivite Kshetra, is located  8Km  from Kumbakonam and about forty minutes drive from Myladuthurai.

    The Temple is dedicated to Lord Mahalingam,Siva in Linga Form.

    'MahaLingam,Thiruvidaimaruthur.
    MahaLingam,Thiruvidaimaruthur.

    It is one of the Panchakrosha Sthalas. The Ammbal Shrine is one of the Sakthi Bheetas. Chakkara Maha Meru is installed here.

    Uma, Vinayaka Muruga, Thirumal, Lakshimi, Saraswati, (Deities), Vashista, Agasthya, Pattinathar, Badragiriyar, Romarishi, Kapila, Markandiya rishi, (Saints). Sivavakiya (Siddhar) Varagunadeva, Sukeerthi, Veerasena, Chitrakeerthi, Uvanasuvan, Maandada, Vasuman., Anjatthuvasan (Kings), Nandagan (Brahmin), Vedas, Airawatha (Elephant vehicle of Indra) and others are bestowed with grace by the Lord.

    The saints Appar, Sundarar, Manikkavasakar and Sambandar  visited and  sung in praise of the lord.

    Pattinathar and Karuvoor Thevar Sung Psalms about the Deity.

    Usually, a temple will have a Linga in the sanctum and Parivara Devatas in the temple around. It is a peculiar feature in this temple that theParivara Devatas are at the following places.

    Murti(Deity) Place
    Vinayaka Thiruvalanchuzhi thiruvidaimarudur maruda tree
    Muruga Swamimalai
    Nataraja Chidambaram
    Surya(Navagraha) Aduthurai
    Dakshinamurti Alangudi
    Bairavar Sirkazhi
    Nandi Thiruvavaduthurai
    Somaskantha Thiruvarur
    Chandeeswara Thiruvoypadi

    The Sthala Vruksha is Marutham.

    There are 3 temples having Maruda tree (anjanam) as their Sthala vrutshas. They are:

    Temple Place
    Malligarjuna (Thalai-top) Sri Sailam (Andhra)
    Madhyarjuna (Idai-middle) Idaimarudur Kumbakonam (Thanjavur Dt)
    Sputarjuna (kadai-end) Thiruppudaimarudur Ambasamudram (Thirunelvelli Dt)

    This place is named as Idaimarudur as it is in between Srisailam and Ambasamudram. It is also called Shanbagaranya, Saktipura, Tapovana, Muktipura etc.

    The presiding Deity is Mahalinga (Great Linga) because Siva worshipped Himself. Her consort is Perunalamamulaiammai. She is Bruhatsundara Gujamabika. In her Shrine is a cell facing north. This is the temple of Mookaambika (in North Indian style). The Goddess is in the pose of doing penance. She is mentioned as Pidari Parameeswari in inscripitions. There are many Lingas in the Shrine. Agasthiya Linga, Kasyapa Linga, Chola Linga , Chera Linga, Sahasara Linga, Panchabhuta Linga, a cluster of 27 Lingas behind Chokkanatha are some.

    Brahmahathi (Hathi- sin caused by a murder – Brahminicide) is found in the south wall (south torana vayil) with head disheveled and face immersed betwixt the knees. Varaguna Pandiya’s horse accidentally crushed a Brahmin and killed him. The sin followed wherever he went. The king came to this temple. The Brahmahathi could not enter and waited outside. The king went out by another entrance. The Brahmahathi is waiting outside still. The king was relieved of his melody. People inflicted with mental disorders go round the circumambulatory path and get redress.

    There are two Puranam

    Brahmahathi,Thiruvidaimaruthur
    Brahmahathi
    1. Sthala purana written by Sivakkolundu Deshika of Kottaiyar
    2. Marudavana Puranam.

    There is an Ula written by Mahavidvan Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai. The Thevaram, Thiruvasagam, Thiruvidaimarudur Mummanikkovai, Thiruppazh, Thiruvidaimaurudur Pathirruppathanthathi, Thiruvidaimaurudur Kalambakam, Thiruvidaimarudur Nondi Natakam contain sufficient information about the temple. Kandapuranam, Lingapurana, Brahmavaivartham and Sivarahasya mention the glory of the Lord.

    Pandiyan King, Varaguna, who, according to tradition, lived in the seventh century A.D. Once he went for hunting in a nearby forest and when he started back home, dusk had already fallen. The horse, fatiqued by the hunt, was anxious to get back to the stables,and literally flew over the path. Meanwhile an aged Brahmin, also travelling through the forest, had called it a day and was lying fast asleep under the shelter of a large tree. Unfortunately the path which the King’s horse took was led over the very place where the old man lay sleeping. The hooves of the horse crushed his chest, and he perished on the spot. So fast was horse that the King had no inkling of this terrible calamity. Only when the soldiers following him saw the dead Brahmin and informed him, did the King come to know of the tragedy. He lost no time in observing the penances and sacrifices ordained in the sastras for absolution from this sin; but the damage was done Brahmahathi (spirit of the dead Brahmana) clung to him all the more tightly. In despire, the King sought the help of Lord Sundaresvara of Madurai.

    Such was the sincerity and devotion this grief-stricken King that one day as he was circumambulating the shrine, he heard a divine voice command: “Do not despair O King ! A Chola king will invade your Kingdom soon. Fight him and he will be defeated. As he flees back to his country, chase him without harming him. He will lead you to Thiruvidai-marudoor where Lord Shiva Himself worshipped His own image. There the sin which is clinging to you now will leave you”.

    http://www.thiruvidaimarudur.com/varaguna_pandian_history.php

    One has to see the Brhmahathi ,located near the nadi,see it, see the Nandi , worship Lord Mahalinga.

    It should not be seen or worshipped after the Darhan of the Lord Mahalinga.

    This Temple also has 28 Nakshatras’Idols.

    The 28th Nakshatra is called ‘Abhijeet’

    I may mention that the Abhijt Muhurtha is normally between 12 and 1230 pm and it is not necessary to look for an auspicious time for performance of auspicious events.

    Each Nakshatra has a Lingam assigned to it.It is recommended that archana with Vilvam for the respective Lingam associated with the specific Nakshatra is performed.

    In the Prharam, there is a small sannidhi dedicated to Lord Krishna(as a Crawling child) as revealed to Sage Kashyapa along with Lord Siva

    Boarding or Lodging facilities are not upto the mark.

    Suggest staying in Kumbakonam or Myladuthurai.

    Nearest Airport is Tiruchi.

    Though well connected by Trains, it is preferable to use Bus as the service is excellent and the frequency of Buses is admirable.

    Related.

    Abhijit Muhurtha.

    According to Vedic astrology there is a special muhurat called abhijit. This muhurat is auspicious for any work. Abhijit muhurtha is not special to any particular condition but it is present every day. Astrologers say that a day’s 8th muhurat is called abhijit muhurat.

    The duration of the abhijit muhurat lingers up to 48 minutes. 24 minutes before and after the sidereal time is called the abhijit muhurat. Basically it stays up to 48 minutes but the duration may reduce if the day is shorter. As the abhijit muhurat is auspicious people opt for this muhurat to perform their work. Abhijit muhurat safeguards a work even if the day is inauspicious.

    Astrologers say that if in any condition an auspicious work does not have a good muhurat then natives can perform their works on the auspicious abhijit muhurat.

    http://astrobix.com/articles/Abhijit-Muhurat-Gives-Auspicious-Results.aspx

    Vaitheeswaran Koil.

    http://ramanisblog.in/2012/08/09/vaitheeswaran-koilabout/