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  • Two Thousand Sri Rama Temples Tamil Nadu Google Map,Land of Periyaar!?

    Two Thousand Sri Rama Temples Tamil Nadu Google Map,Land of Periyaar!?

    I have, through my blogs been exposing the frauds called Tamil Rationalism and The misinformation that Tamil/ Tamils are against Sanatana Dharma.Right from Sangam Era classics to Bhakthi literature Tamil extolled Bhakthi and Gods. Take away Bhakthi Bhava from Tamil,be it Shaivism or Vaishnavism,what is left of Tamil.

    This much touted Periyaar Mann,Land of EVR, implying his philosophy that there is no God concept and that Tamil is a barbarian language and that who worship are fools,rascals.

    This land has over 2000 Rama Temples.See Google Map image as the featured Image of the Post.

    Rama Pattabhishejam.image
    Rama’s Coronation.

    Thanks for the efforts of the blogger for his efforts in Listing it out. Please visit his site for excellent information.

    Kshetradanam – Map of 2000 Sri Rama Temples
    https://goo.gl/maps/vMHGXhGNN49rf7WKA

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1-nQLRpNySc11ekCAXtP0Kp8vk_s&ll=0%2C0&z=8

    Tamil Sangam Rajendra Chola Epigraphs On Kaarthigai Deepam

    This practice of lighting for Karthikai deepam has been in vogue from Tamil Sangam period.This is recorded ,among others,in Akananaanuru,Kalavazhi Naarpathu, Thevaram ( reference here is Kaarthigai in Kapaleswara temple Chennai).Seevaka Chintamani , one of the five epics in Tamil, speaks of this practice.Of note is that this work Seevaka Chintamani is oriented towards Jain…

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    சோழர் ராமனின் இக்ஷ்வாகு குலத்தவர் காஸ்யப கோத்திரம்

    கர்னல் கெரினியின் கூற்றுப்படி சோழர் என்ற சொல் காலா அல்லது கோல என்ற வடமொழிச் சொல்லிலிருந்து வந்தது.இச்சொல் கருப்பு எனப் பொருள் தரும்.தென் திசையில் இருந்த இனத்தின் நிறம் கருப்பு. (இராமனும் கிருஷ்ணனும் கருமை நிறத்தவர் . விஷ்ணு கரிய மால் என தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களில் அழைக்கப் படுகிறார்).அதாவது, சோழர்களின் மூதாதையர்கள் வரலாற்றுக்கு முற்பட்ட திராவிடர்களாக இருந்தனர் என்பதைக் குறிக்கிறது. கோலா என்ற சொல் சோழன் ஆனது என்று கெரினி கூறுகிறார்.

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  • Older Than Ayodhya Rama Temple Ninth Century AD Kothanda Rama Temple Aditya Chola

    Older Than Ayodhya Rama Temple Ninth Century AD Kothanda Rama Temple Aditya Chola

    There was an enquiry yesterday from a Reader whether there is any Rama temple older than Ayodhya Rama Temple.He also wanted to know which is the earliest temple of Rama and who built it. He is a seeker of fact. He wants to answer some secular intelligentsia who, for sometime now, have been on a campaign that there was no temple for Rama before fifteenth century, Ayodhya and if Rama’s temple which houses His birth Place is only about 800 years old,why is it nobody built aRama temple for nearly 4700 years?(Rama’s date at 5114BC).

    Seems to be an innocuous question. However the purpose is to sow the seeds of doubt about Rama’s history , Temples and of course Hinduism.

    The current date of Ayodhya Ram temple is around 12 century.This date is incorrect and it can be dated much earlier. Obfuscation about Ayodhya Ram temple date abounds. I shall be writing about the Ayodhya Ram temple and it’s antiquity shortly .

    To the question wheter there are any temples built for Rama before Ayodhya, I shall share quite a few temples . To begin with, I shall start with Rama Temple belonging to , between c. 870/71 – c. 907 CE built by Aditya Chola, ancestor of Rajaraja Chola,who built Thanjavur Big Temple.

    ‘Aditya I is known to have built a number of temples 108 for Shiva along the banks of the Kaveri. The Kanyakumari inscription gives us the information that Aditya I was also known by the surname Kodandarama. There is a temple near the town of Tondaimanarrur called Kodandarameshvaraa, also mentioned in its inscriptions by the name Adityesvara. This seems to have been built by Aditya I. He also revised Annamalaiyar sanctum in Thiruvaannamalai during 872 – 900. Aditya also was the patron of Sureswara and prabhakara who were pupils of kumarila bhatta a favourite student of Adisankaracharya. The author of that work do confirm that they settled in the banks of Kaveri (Sibishu kaveriteere meaning in the country of cholas (Sibi is an ancestor of Cholas)) and were employed by Manukula Adityan (Aditya Chola).

    Reference and citation.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aditya_I

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    Located around 30kms from Thanjavur on the Pudukottai Highway is the early Chozha Period Kothandarama temple in Gandharvakottai where Lord Rama is seen in a standing posture flanked by Goddess Sita and brother Lakshmana. The temple is believed to have been built by (Kanda) Aditya Chozha. The entire temple complex, including the outer walls, is of a granite structure and dates back a 1000years.
    The story goes that Aditya Chozha was moved immeasurably after listening to the story of Ramayana and ordered the construction of the temple. 1km west of the temple is a Mandapa where the story of the Ramayana is depicted.
    He donated lands and initiated the conduct of daily poojas and annual festivals here at this temple. Later, Thondaman king and Gandharvakottai Zamindars renovated the temple.
    There was a Vasantha Mandapam with a dome like roof at the temple where the Lord used to come on a procession and rest for a while enjoying the greenery around.

    On the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of every month, the sun’s rays fall on the entire body of Lord Kothandarama between 6am and 730am, quite a unique occurrence at this temple.
    FestivalsIn centuries gone by, Theppotsavam was celebrated in a grand manner at the temple. Several of the vahanas that carried the Lord during Brahmotsavam processions are still seen at the temple.
    Kothandarama goes out on a procession on Rama Navami10day Era Pathu Utsavam following the Paramapada Vaasal openingThirumanjanam on Wednesdays and Saturdays

    How to reach
    Gandharvakottai is about 30kms from both Thanjavur and Pudukottai on the state highway. Buses ply every 10-15mts between Thanjavur and Pudukottai. From Trichy, one can take the Sengipatti-Pattukottai highway to reach the temple (50kms).
    The temple is a 5minute walk from the bus stop. Car from Thanjavur Railway station and back will cost Rs. Rs. 400- 500/- Contact: 94435 88102

    Reference and citation.

    https://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2014/06/kothandarama-temple-gandharvakottai.html?m=1

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    The excavation was carried out under the supe ..

    During the first ..

    The structure discovered was a temple below the Babri Mosque .. dated 12 Century AD

    Read more at:
    http://m.timesofindia.com/articleshow/71391712.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

  • Gnana Mudra Rama Without Bow Arrrow Nedungunam

    It is very rare to find Lord Rama with out His Bow and Arrow.

    And Lord Rama with Gnana Mudra?

    As far as I know, Vishnu or His avatars do not exhibit Gnana Mudra.

    Lord Shiva, that too in the form of Dakshina Murthy, one who faces South or one who is in the South exhibits Mudra,

    Vishnu’s Reclining form is Yoga Nidra.

    But there is a rare Temple of Lord Sri Ram , Nedungunam, near Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, where Lord Rama appears without His Bow and Arrow.

    And He is with Gnana Mudra.

    Yoga Rama,Nedungunam.jpg Yoga Rama,Nedungunam.

    Chin Mudra.

    The thumb and forefinger on each of the hands are jointed, forming a zero. The rest of the fingers are extended. The hands are placed palms-up on the thighs or knees while sitting in vajrasana. This mudrā activates the diaphragm, making for deep “stomach-breathing” as the diaphragm pushes out the internal organs when it descends towards the pelvis on inhalation. Slow rhythmic breathing in a 5-2-4-2 rhythm (5 being the exhalation, and 4 is the inhalation) makes prana flow in the pelvis and in the legs.

    Located 24kms South of Vandavasi on the Kanchipuram – Chetput-Thiruvannamalai route at the foot of the Dheergajala Mountain is the over 500years old Yoga Rama temple in Nedungunam where Lord Rama is seen in a unique sitting ‘Chin Mudra’ posture without his bow listening to Hanuman’s Vedic recital.

    Legend.

    Answering the prayers of Rishi Shugar, Rama provided darshan to him and stayed here for a day on his way back to Ayodhya after defeating the Lanka King Ravana.

    The temple which was built by various kings 700 years ago is a living legend of several periodical specialties and uniqueness. The temple houses several huge mandapams to facilitate the formation of yaga salas. The uniqueness of this schetra is that the ‘Moolavar’ Sree Rama’s divine posture, cannot be seen at other places. Here Sri Rama sits as ‘Yoga Ramar’ without bow and arrow and with the right hand positioned close to his heart in a ‘Gnana Muthirai’. This is further complimented with lord Seetha in sitting position holding a lotus flower and Lakshmana standing with bow and arrow followed by ‘Sri Anjaneya’ sitting in front of Sri Rama in reading posture referring to ‘Brahma Sutra’ inscribed on palm leaves.

    Sri Rama and Sri Seetha are sitting on a peetam inscribed with lionheads. According to history the moolasthana moorthis are Rishiprathista. As per sthala purana Sri Rama has visited Suga Bramarishis ashram and blessed him while returning from SriLanka after Thewar and stayed here for a day.

    Moolavar : Yoga Rama East Facing Sitting Posture with Sita and Lakshmana by his side
    Thaayar : Shengamala Valli Thaayar
    Temple Time: 7am-10am and 6pm-8pm
    Contact : Badri Narayana Bhattar @ 94452 15776

    Nedungunam Sri Ramanithya Pooja Trust
    1,VIVEK NAGAR,
    GINGEE ROAD,
    CHETPET-606801
    THIRUVANNAMALAI DT
    Contact: Badhri Bhattachar – 81245 42753, 94452 15776( Check the Phone numbers)
    Trustee – 94871 20139
    Email: contact@nedungunamramar.com

    How To Reach.

    Bus Numbers 148, 208 and 422 from Koyambedu bus stand go through Nedungunam
    By Car from Chennai, one can drive 90kms to Melmaruvathur and then take a right to drive 30kms to Vandavasi.

    The alternate route is to taka right at Padalam (15kms after Chengalpet on the GST Road) to reach Uthira Merur. From Uthira Merur, one has to drive 25kms south to reach Vandavasi.

    Temple site.

    http://nedungunamramar.com/index.html

  • Rama With Inscribed Arrow Thillaivilagam

    Lord Rama with an arrow containing the inscription .Rama Saram’ is one of its kind.

    The arrow containing this seems to indicate His approach to Life.

    ‘One word,One Arrow, One wife’

    Lord Rama is known for his adherence to His promises, despite them proving uncomfortable to Him,like killing of Vaali,accepting Vibheeshana,asking Sita to undergo the ordeal by Fire.

    He was an archer par excellence, whose arrows never missed their marks.

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    Kothandarama,Thillaivilagam. Click to enlarge.

    I is interesting to note that Rama used His special arrow, Rama Baana only thrice.

    One to hit Kakasura, who was troubling Sita,another to kill Vaali and yet another to kill Ravana.

    The temple at Thillaivilakam, near Thiruthuraipoondi, Tamil Nadu has a Rama Idol of at least 1000 years old,has an arrow in Hand that has the words ‘Rama Saram’, Rama’s Arrow.

    How to reach.

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    How To reach Thillaivilagam .Map

    Thillai Vilagam is off the Tiruvarur / Thiruthuraipoondi Muthupet highway 19kms West of Thiruthuraipoondi and 6kms East of Muthupet.

    Buses ply every 15minutes from Thiruthuraipoondi to Muthupet.

    One should get down at Gopala Samudram (17kms from Thiruthuraipoondi and 7kms before Muthupet). From here, mini bus will take one to the temple (2kms).

    From Tiruvarur, cab to the temple and back will cost Rs. 1000-1250.

    One can also reach the temple from Pattukottai(35kms) or Vedaranyam (40kms)

    Airport.Tiruchi.

    Temple Timings.

    830am-1230pm and 5pm-815pm.

    Contact.C. Kothandarama Bhattar @ 80568 56894 or 04369 245725

     

    Moolavar : Veera Kothandarama East Facing Standing Posture along with Sita, Lakshmana and Dasa Anjaneya.

    The 5feet Moolavar Rama is seen in a majestic posture sporting a handsome smile. To his right is Sita seen in a Kalyana Kolam.

    Kothandarama is seen providing a ‘Tribangi’ Seva here at this temple. The neck has one kind of a curve, the hip a different curve and the leg in a bent posture.

    The Moolavar idol of Kothandarama is believed to be at least a 1000years old. Rama is holding the bow in his left hand. On a close look at his hands, one is able to see the nerves, the ring and his sharp nails. One is also able to see the sharp distinctive fingers on each hand just like a human hand.

    5different Rama temples

    The majestic posture of Veera Kothandarama at Thillai Vilagam is similar in facial posture to the ones at Mudikondan (Baalya Rama), Sri Vanjiyam (Hathambavur Rama), Madurantakam ( Eri Kaatha Rama) and Punnai Nallur (Saligrama Rama)

    Anjaneya is seen next to Sita (who is seen in a Kalyana Kolam) in a Dasa Posture with his right hand close to his mouth in a posture of whispering something to Lord Rama. The story goes that Anjaneya was reminding Lord Rama of the promise to Baratha to return to Ayodhya at the stipulated time. Hearing this, Sita asked Anjaneya to carry curd rice to Bharatha with the message that they were on their way. On finding Baratha in a state of disbelief, Anjaneya lifted him on his shoulder and carried him to this region. It is at Mudi -Kandan (now Mudikondan) that Baratha found Rama’s hair and instantly recognised that his Lord was genuinely on his way back. It was at Mudikondan that Rama hugged his brother Bharatha in a happy gesture of meeting him again after many years.

    Belief is that presenting curd rice to Anjaneya at this temple would liberate the devotee from problem associated with marriage and navagriha dosham. The curd rice is packed on Anjaneya’s body and is not distributed to the devotees.

    Festivals.

    Aadi Amavasai and Thai Amavasai days are sacred at this temple. Couples who bathe in the tank west of the temple on either of these two days are believed to be blessed with children.

    11day Rama Navami utsavam in Panguni- with Vahana procession on each of the days

    On the 4th day is the Garuda Sevai.

    On the 10th day of the utsavam, Rama Pattabhibhisekam is performed with the Lord seen with a special crown.

    On the 11th day is the Vidayatri festival where Rama goes on a procession on ‘Deer Vahana’ the only one of its kind.

    Citation.

    http://prtraveller.blogspot.in/search/label/Purana%20Sthalam

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