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  • Suriyanar Koil Where Deities Lay Down Their Arms

    Hinduism has elaborated on the planets and their system os Astronomy is at least 5000 years old.

     

    According to them , there are only Nine Planets.

     

    Two planets called Rahu and Ketu are called ‘Chaya Grahas-Shadow Planets’ amidst the Navagrahas.(Nine Planets)

     

    Each Planet is ascribed with qualities,designated with Dresses, food that should be offered to them.

    Is Pluto a planet? Does it qualify? For an object to be a planet, it needs to meet these three requirements defined by the IAU:

    • It needs to be in orbit around the Sun – Yes, so maybe Pluto is a planet.
    • It needs to have enough gravity to pull itself into a spherical shape – Pluto…check
    • It needs to have “cleared the neighborhood” of its orbit – Uh oh. Here’s the rule breaker. According to this, Pluto is not a planet.

    Now onto the subject on hand.

     

    The Planets have Arms assigned to them.

     

    They always appear with their Arms in all the Temples.

     

    But not in Suriyanar Koil , located near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.

     

    Here all of them have laid down their Arms and are in the posture of Abhaya Hastham,Boon Granting, Refuge Granting Mode.

     

    This is so for they have come to worship Lord Surya, The first among them all and who is regarded as the Perceivable manifestation of Reality.

     

    He is called ‘Prathyaksha Brahman'( The Perceivable Reality).

     

    So in front of him these Planets  are present with out their Arms and each of them have a separate  Enclave in this Temple.

     

    Another interesting Feature is that Lord Surya, has, in front of him  ‘Brihaspati’ (Jupiter) as one needs the Blessings and the Graceful eyes of The Guru (Teacher) for Prosperity.

    Suriyan,Suriyanar Kol .
    Suriyan with Chaya and Swachalamba.

     

    Location Map of Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu
    Location Map of Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu

    “History:

    Lord Siva, pleased with their devotion absolved them of their sins and decried that there will be nine sannadhis for the navagrahas in the Suryanar temple (this is the only temple where all the navagrahas are present with separate sannadhis) and those who pray here will get relief from their problems.

    Those who suffer the ill effects of Kalathara Dosham, Vivaha Paribandha Dosham, Puthra Dosham, Puthra Paribandha Dosham, Vidhya Paribandha Dosham, Udyoga Padhibandha Dosham, Surya dasai, Surya bukthi would benefit from worshipping at this temple. Father, Athma, physical strength, right eye, governmental largesse are the beneficial aspects of this planet.

    If one bathes in the nine ghats in this place continuously for 12 Sundays, they will be saved from sufferings and blessed with a happy and peaceful life.

    Sree Surya Puranam When the world came into existence, the first sound that reverberated was ‘Ohm’. Surya was born from this ‘Omkara naadham’. Sree Markandeya Puranam has explained this factor. Suryan was the son of Sage Kashyap and was the grandson of Sage Maarisi. Surya married Soorvarsala, the daughter of Viswakarma. Vaivasvatha Manu and Yamadharmarajan were his sons and Yamuna, his daughter. It should be mentioned here that the chariot of Surya has only one wheel. It is drawn by seven horses in seven colors. Lord Surya, who is the chief of the grahams, appears with a lotus in his divine hands. Surya Bhagawan blesses his devotees with good health, fame and efficient management.

    The presiding deities are Puranavaradheeswarar and his consort Mangalanayaki. Surya is the Lord of Simma Rasi and occupies the central place amongst the navagrahas. The adidevatha is Agni, prathyutha Devatha – Rudran. His color is red and his vahana is a chariot drawn by seven horses. The grain associated with his is wheat; the flower – lotus, yerukku; fabric – red clothes; gem – ruby; food – wheat, rava, chakkara pongal.Suryanaar Koyil was built by the Chola kings….

    Timing

    According to Atharvana Veda, one who worships Surya Bhagawan will be relieved from diseases pertaining to the eyes and heart. This temple is open from 6 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on all days.

    Festivals

    Requirements for worshipping the Lord Flower – Senthamarai (Red Lotus)
    Samith (sacrificial fuel ) – Erukku ( madar plant )
    Dhaniyam (grain) – Wheat
    Vasthram – Lotus red
    Neivedhyam – Sakkarai pongal

    Ratha Saptami in the Tamil month of Thai, and the first Sundays in the months of Aavani (Leo) and Kartikai(Scorpio) and Vijaya Dasami are celebrated in this temple.

    Mantra for Sun – Aum hrim hrim suriyaye namah Aum
    Temple Timings – 6 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.

     

    http://kumbakonam-temples.blogspot.in/2009/05/suriyanar-koil-navagraha-temple.html

    http://www.universetoday.com/13573/why-pluto-is-no-longer-a-planet/

    Rahu at Suriyanar Koil.
    Rahu at Suriyanar Koil.

     

    Sani, Saturn at Suriyanar Koil.
    Sani, Saturn at Suriyanar Koil.

    ‘Each of the graha has associations with various characters, such as colors, metals, etc. The following table gives the most important associations:(wiki)

    Character Surya Dev (sun) Chandra (Moon) Mangala (Mars) Budha (Mercury)
    Consort Suvarna & Chaaya Rohini Shaktidevi Ila
    Color Yellow White Red Green
    Gender Associated Male Male Male Neutral
    Element Fire Water Fire Earth
    God Agni Varuna Subramanya Vishnu
    Pratyadi Devataa Rudra Gowri Murugan Vishnu
    Metal Copper Silver Brass Zinc
    Gemstone Ruby Pearl/Moonstone Red Coral Emerald
    Body Part Bone Blood Marrow Skin
    Taste Pungent Salt Acid Mixed
    Food Wheat Rice Pigeon pea Mung bean
    Season Summer Winter Summer Autumn
    Direction East North West South North
    Day Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
    Character Guru (Jupiter) Shukra (Venus) Shani (Saturn) Rahu (north node) Ketu (south node)
    Consort Tara Sukirthi & Urjaswathi Neeladevi Simhi Chitralekha
    Color Gold White/Yellow Black/Blue Smoky Smoky
    Gender Associated Male Female Neutral Female Neutral
    Element Ether Water Air Air Earth
    God Indra Indrani Brahma Nirriti Ganesha
    Pratyadi Devataa Brahma Indra Yama Durga Chitragupta
    Metal Gold Silver Iron Lead Mercury
    Gemstone Yellow Sapphire Diamond Blue Sapphire Hessonite Cat’s Eye
    Body Part Brain Semen Muscles Head Skin
    Taste Sweet Sour Astringent – –
    Food Chickpea kidney beans Sesame Urad (bean) Horse gram
    Season Winter Spring All Seasons – –
    Direction North East South East West South West –
    Day Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday -Tuesday
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  • Vaitheeswaran Koil,About,

    Vaitheeswarn temple Deity
    Vaitheeswaran

    Recently I had been to some temples in Tamil Nadu.

    Though I have visited these Temples many times, I thought I would Post a Note on the essentials of  these Temples.

    ( Whenever I feel like-which is about once  in two or Three months-seeing Goddess Abirami of Thirukkadavur, I visit some other Temples as well.

    These include, VaitheeswaranKoil,Tirunallar,Myladuthurai,Tiruvaarur,Thirukkarukavoor,Tirumeeyachchour,Poonthottam, Uppiliyappan Koil,Swamimalai,Patteswaram,Tiruchi,Sri Rangam,Kumbakonam and Thirvaanaikkaval.There is no specific vow, but simply an urge to see the Goddess Abirami.

    angarakan
    Chevvai

    This time I covered, apart from Tirukkadavur(it is not Thirukkadayur),Tirunallar,Thirukkarukaavur,Thiruvaaroor,Thiruvidai Maruthoor, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Myladuthurai.

    I park myself at Myladuthurai and cover these temples.

    I find this arrangement convenient,though it is ideal to be at Kumbakonam.

    But Myladuthurai is better in terms of better accessibility and better accommodation budget wise).Kumbakonam is 35 minutes  away-Rs 11 by bus ,about half a Dollar to and Fro.

    You have buses every 10 -15 minutes from Myladuthurai  and it takes about 25 minutes one way.

    The Temple is closed between 1 and 4 pm.

    This Temple is worshipped for relief from Disease,s of the Skin especially.

    And for relief from Angaraka Dosha,-Mars’s Malevolence.

    It is believed one’s Marriage is delayed if Mars is in 4, 7, 8 11 and 12.(there are some divided opinions on this).

    Angaraka has a Sannidhi or special enclosure in this temple.

    The procedure of worship in the Temple is to wash one’s feet and hands in the Temple tank.
    Every temple has its own its Tank, Tree,(Place of The Temple _Stlaam,Therrththam and Vruksham)-Vembu or Neem tree.

    “Chevvai or Angarakan is present in two forms – Utsavar (the idol that is taken out in procession during festivals) is near the Vaithyanathaswamy sannidhi (shrine) and the moolavar (the idol that is  placed permanently in a place) is in the Eastern side of the outer praharam (circumambulatory path). The Utsava Murthy, mounted on a goat, is taken out in a procession inside the temple premises every Tuesday.  There is a small shrine to Lord Dhanvantari in the praharam (circumambulatory path) around Vaitheeswaran’s Sannidhi (Sanctum sanctorum).”

    http://templesoftamilnadu.co.in/2010/01/vaitheeswaran-koil-angarakan-kshetram/

    There are  three Legends on Angaraka/Mars,Chevvai.

    When Lord Siva  was separated from Goddess Parvati, three drops of Tears dropped from his eyes and as these tears were very hot ,they  were transformed into Angaraka.

    Another is that once these tears fell into the ground,Goddess of Earth, Sri Bhoo Devi brought these tears as a being and brought him up.

    He was red in colour.Note that the colour of Mar’s Terrain is Red.

    This legend seems to be more appropriate for we have Angarka Gayathri -Dhrani Garba Sampoodam Vidyut kanti Samaprabham,Kumaram Sakthi hatham ThamMangalam Pranayamyakham,

    Another Gaythri is -AUM Angarkaya vidmahe, bhoomibalaya dhimahi, thanno kujah prachodayath.

    The Ruling Deity of Angaraka is Lord Subramanya, who is worshipped as Muthukkuamara Swamy here.

    The idol is exquisite to look at.

    The third legend is that the Tears from Lord Siva’s tears transformed into Angaraka.

    The bathe in the Temple tank is believed to cure diseases.

    One can also drop a mixture of Salt and pepper near the temple where an enclosure for the purpose is provided.

    People can take this as a vow to be cured of illness..

    Next to worship is Lord Vaitheeswaran(Lord of Doctors).

    In Ayynagar Sampradayam,Sree Veera ragahva Swamy of Tiruvallur Temple (near Chennai), is the equivalent of Vaitheeswaran Temple.

    Here also a pinch of earth is given as medicine.

    Then worship of Goddess who is called ‘Thayyal Nayaki, again a beautiful image of the Goddess.

    Then one can perform the Pooja for Angaraka.

    The Abhishekam costs Rs 300.

    One can also offer  Red Cloth.

    Those who want to appease Angaraka/Kuja/Chevvai/Mangalan may fast on Tuesdays, observe krithikai Vratham and pray  Lord Subramanya.

    Food in the town is ok.

    One may go back to Myladuthurai for good food.

    Good Lodging facilities are available.

    The town is also known for Nadi system of Astrology, where one’s past,present and future including past Lives are disclosed.

    One has to be wary of fraudsters on this.

    It is recommended to worship on an empty stomach.

    Note; Jatayu was cremated by Lord Rama here    and the place where he was cremated is marked in the Temple.

    Please read my blog ‘Route taken by Lord Rama.’

    Related;

    Chevvai Dosham;

    Muthukumara Swamy
    Selava Muthukkumara Swamy,Vaitheeeswaran Koil.

    The well known Manglik, Kuja Dosham or what they call as Chevvai Dosham.

    Mars, is identified as the Ruling planet of earth and known as Bhoomi Karaka. It is denoted with brothers, Fire, Accidents, cuts, wounds, injuries, rudeness, anger, short temper, lethal weapon and War. It is also a most feared planet in general and marriage alliance seekers in particular.

    People in India are too scared about the planet Mars known as Kuja or Mangal. If this Planet is placed in the 2nd, 4th, 7th or 8th houses from one’s ascendant or from the Moon sign in their horoscope/Natal Chart, then it is really difficult for them to find a suitable match and get married. It is a very foolish idea that marriages in India are delayed only on this count. I know a number of persons affected by branding them as “manglik” They fear that if a person is married to a non manglik either one of them will die soon. The fear of reduced longevity for one of the coupled makes everyone to think twice before the wed lock.

    As many astrologers profess this as a major cause or set back for one’s marriage, many of the match making efforts are tactically rejected showing only on this count. No doubt, the planetary influences are to the maximum extent causing some imbalances in everybody’s life, it certainly cannot be taken as granted to reject an alliance only on the ground that the person is “manglik”.

    My father, Late Shri Mukkur Ramabathrachariyar, has once clearly explained to me that a number of matches can be found and suitable alliances can be arranged, if a proper study of the horoscope is undertaken. For example, majority of the people who fall under Positive Blood group are having the planet Mars in their1-2-4-7-8 or 12th houses. However, there are exceptions given based on the placement of Mars occupying or in conjunction with some beneficial planets. If these valuable points are ignored, then really one misses his/her suitable alliance and wrongfully confined and coupled with other non matching ones.”

    http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070907063219AAo4N4v

    “Devotees take a holy dip in the temple tank before worshipping Vaitheeswaran in the temple. It is also a local belief that dissolving jaggery (Tamil:vellam) in the waters cures skin diseases.[6]Tonsure ceremony of getting children shaved for the first time to promote proper growth is a very common practise.[4] Mavilaku ma (litting lamp in rice cakes) is a form of worship practised. The practise of jamming salt and pepper in front of the temple mast and the pot near the temple tank is also followed. Unlike other temples in South India, where each shrine has a priest, each priest in the temple associates themselves with the devotees and perform worship on their behalf.[7] The holy soil rounded with ash (called Thiruchandu Urundai) is treated as medicine and believed to cure all the diseases.[8] Another medicine given is chandan (sandalwood powder) with saffron. Devotees also donate carved silver plated body organs in the Hundi (vessel for offering) to cure the diseases.

    Festivals

    Eastern gateway with ‘Adi’ shrines and temple tree

    Brahmotsavam (annual festival) is celebrated during the Tamil calendar months of Pankuni and Thai (January–February). Karthigai festival during November is also celebrated with pomp and glory. Kantha Sashti, a festive occasion for Subramanya, is celebrated in the shrine of Muthukumaraswamy.”

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaitheeswaran_Koil#Worship_and_festivals