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  • Levitating Shiva Linga Somnath Kazvini Persian Geographer

    There is no end to the skills of the Indians, especially in architecture .

    They use all the principles of Nature.

    One has a Temple where the shadow of the Spire  falls within the Base of the Gopuram.

    Thanjavur Big Temple.

    Shiva Linga ,Somnath,Gujarat,India.Jyotir linga
    Shiva Linga ,Somnath,Gujarat,India.

    Spring water flows the base of the Idol.a,Thiruvanaikkaval.,Tamil Nadu

    Idols in many temples change colors during a day/once in fortnight.

    The composition of the elements that go into the making of the idol is unique and it can not be deciphered even by Atomic analysis-Palani,Tamil Nadu.

    Thirupati Balaji Idol Sweats every morning and His Body temperature is at 110 F.

    Sikkil Singaaravelan Subrahmanya,Sikkil, Tamil Nadu  sweats on Skanda Shashti.

    Cool breeze wafts in the hall while the entrance to the Hall is hot,Thiruvellarai,Tamil Nadu.

    One can go on.

    Now we can  add one more.

    Somnath Shiva Linga at Somnath,Gujarat.

    The Shiva Linga, which is  among the Twelve Jyotir Lingas in India levitated.

    This is recorded , not by an Indian, but by a Persian geographer while describing Ghazini’s invasion and loot of India.

    This is his report.

     

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    About 1263 A.D.

    The famous temple at Somnath, with its celebrated idol which was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni, “the Image-Breaker,” when he sacked the city in 1025–1026 A.D., has been alluded to several times in the Mohammedan section of this History. An account of the wonders of the temple and the optical delusion in connection with the idol is given by the Persian geographer Zakariyah Kazvini, who wrote, however, in Arabic, about the year 1263 A.D. Kazvini, though not a traveller himself, drew upon the works of travellers for his geographical materials, and he gives the following interesting account of the famous Somnath shrine, over whose destruction, two centuries before, he rejoices with the Moslem joy that hailed the downfall of a house of idols….

     

    ‘Somnath is a celebrated city of India, situated on the shore of the sea and washed by its waves.

    Among the wonders of the place was the temple in which was placed the idol called Somnath. This idol was in the middle of the temple without anything to support it from below, or to suspend it from above. It was regarded with great veneration by the Hindus, and whoever beheld it floating in the air was struck with amazement, whether he was a Mussulman or an infidel. The Hindus used to go on pilgrimage to it whenever there was an eclipse of the moon, and would then assemble there to the number of more than a hundred thousand. They believed that the souls of men used to meet there after separation from the body, and that the idol used, at its pleasure, to incorporate them in other bodies, in accordance with their doctrine of transmigration. The ebb and flow of the tide was considered to be the worship paid to the idol by the sea.

    ‘Everything that was most precious was brought there as offerings, and the temple was endowed with the taxes gathered from more than ten thousand villages. There is a river, the Ganges, which is held sacred, between which and Somnath the distance is two hundred parasangs. They used to bring the water of this river to Somnath every day, and wash the temple with it. A thousand Brahmans were employed in worshipping the idol and attending on the visitors, and five hundred damsels sang and danced at the door – all these were maintained upon the endowments of the temple. The edifice was built upon fifty-six pillars of teak, covered with lead. The shrine of tile idol was dark, but was lighted by jewelled chandeliers of great value.

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    it was a chain of gold weighing two hundred mans. When a portion, or watch, of the night closed, this chain used to be shaken like bells to rouse a fresh lot of Brahmans to perform worship.

    ‘When Sultan Mahmud, the son of Sabuktagin, went to wage religious war against India, he made great efforts to capture and destroy Somnath, in the hope that the Hindus would then become Mohammedans. He arrived there in the middle of Zu-l-ka’da, 416 A. H. (December, 1025 A.D.). The Indians made a desperate resistance. They kept going in to the temple weeping and crying for help; and then they issued forth to battle and kept fighting till all were killed. The number of the slain exceeded fifty thousand. The king looked upon the idol with wonder, and gave orders for the seizing of the spoil and the appropriation of the treasures. There were many idols of gold and silver, and countless vessels set with jewels, all of which had been sent there by the greatest personages in India. The value of the things found in the temples of the idols exceeded twenty thousand thousand dinars.

    When the king asked his companions what they had to say about the marvel of the idol, and of its staying in the air without prop or support, several maintained that it was upheld by some hidden support. The king directed a person to go and feel all around and above and below it with a spear, which he did, but met with no obstacle. One of the attendants then stated his opinion that the canopy was made of loadstone, and the idol of iron, and that the ingenious builder had skilfully contrived that the magnet should not exercise a greater force on any one side – hence the idol was suspended in the middle. Some inclined toward this explanation, others differed from it. Permission was obtained from the Sultan to remove some stones from the top of the canopy to settle the point. When two stones were removed from the summit, the idol swerved on one side; when more were taken away, it inclined still further, until at last it rested on the ground.’

    By Kazvini Persian Biographer.

    The following is another description by a Persian Traveler about the idol.

    ‘The idol has a human shape and is seated with its legs bent in a quadrangular posture on a throne made of brick and mortar. Its whole body is covered with a red skin like morocco leather, and nothing but its eyes are visible. Some believe that the body is made of wood, some deny this; but the body is not allowed to be uncovered to decide this point. The eyes of the idol are precious gems, and its head is covered with a crown of gold. It sits in a quadrangular position on the throne, its hands resting upon its knees, with the fingers closed, so that only four can be counted.’

    al-Istakhri, who journeyed through India and other Mohammedan countries in the first half of the tenth century.

    Somnath Location.

    The Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, India, is the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot. The temple is considered sacred due to the various legends connected to it. Somnath means “Lord of the Soma”, an epithet of Shiva..

    Citation and Reference.

    http://www.ibiblio.org/britishraj/Jackson9/chapter05.html

     

     

     

  • Blood Stained Narasimha Avatar Reenacted Ahobilam

    Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh( is it Telengana now?),is the place where Lord Vishnu is reported to have slain Hiranyakasipu by taking the Avatar of half man half beast , Narasimha.
    There are nine Narasimhas, Nava Narasimhas in Ahobilam.
    I had written on Ahobilam from the perspective of a visitor so that people may get  travel information .
    But I wanted to examine the history of the temple as this runs contrary to the fact mentioned  in Puranas about Nrusimha Avatar.
    There is a temple in north India,where Narasimha is reported to have slain Hiranyakasipu.
    Why then there is a temple in deep down south of India?

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    Puranas do not lie as they are facts and I have found so during my research into Hinduism during the past seven years.
    Neither do the sthalapuranas.
    So I checked facts.
    It comes to light that though the Narasimha Avatar took place in the North, it was re enacted at Ahobilam by Lord Vishnu at the request of Garuda, Lord Vishnu’ s mount.

     

    The Mountain range is called even now as Garudadri.
    This temple enacts the Nrusimha Avatar exactly as it took place earlier even to the minute detail of Vishnu’ s palms being stained with the blood of Hiranyakasipu!

     

     

    ‘ Aho Veeryam Aho Souryarn Aho Bahuparakramah
    Naarasimham Param Daivam Ahobilam Aho Balam.
    The other version is that because of the great cave, the Ahobila, where Garuda worshipped, did penance and realised the lord, the place itself has come to be called Ahobilam. The Ahobilam ‘Kaifiyat’ gives support to this legend. (The Ahobilam Kaifiyat forming part of Mackenzie collections gives very valuable information regarding the Ahobilam temples. Kaifiyats – the digests from ‘Kaviles’ or village registers containing information on the political, social, religious and other conditions of the villages in Deccan were prepared by Pandits and Mussadis working under Col. Mackenzie.) The Ahobilam Kaifiyat is in Telugu and available in the State Archives at Hyderabad (vide “Ahobila Narasimhaswamy temple” – Monograph by P. Sitapati, Commissioner of Archives).
    As per this record, “On one of the mountains in the Nallamalai hills range, eight amadas from Srisaila Kshetra, Garuda commenced silent penance to obtain a vision of Lord Narasimha who destroyed Hiranyakasipu. The Lord in his grace, after long years of the tapas of Garuda, manifested Himself in the cave of a mountain”.
    “Ten ‘Paruvus’ to the north-east of the mountain, where Garuda was doing penance, a vision of His manifestation was then granted to Garuda, who after obtaining a sign of the location of the mountain-cave, gladly traveled thither and saw the embodiment of the Sathsvaroopa,’ Mahapurusha, Lord Jwalanarasimha – not easily accessible to common people. Garuda then worshipped the Lord and praised him that ‘Ahobilam is Mahabalam’ (Ahobilam is a great sustainer with strength). The Lord’s Divya Mangala Vigraha was worshipped by him with several sthotras- Garuda then considered himself as blessed after a vision of the Lord. This divine place thereafter obtained the deserving name of Ahobilam”.
    “The mountain on which Garuda performed tapas became famous as Garudachala. In the days of yore when truth and dharma prevailed, great heat was observable near the mountain- cave of Ahobila; according to legend when green grass was put in the cave, it would catch fire and smoke would be emitted. Several great Rishis lived there for a time; after sometime with the knowledge that great places would become common Janapadas in the Kali age, they left for northern lands, covering up the Narasimha cave with boulders. Traditionally therefore this place is being called the Narasimha Kshetra. There are thus nine Narasimha places, Nava-Narasimhas; Rishi- installed and worshipping areas:
    Jwala Ahobila Malola Kroda Karanja Bhargava
    Yogananda Kshatravata Pavana Nava Moorthayaha.
    The Nine Narasimhasthalas are :- 1. Jwala Narasimha 2. Ahobila Narasimha 3. Malola Narasimha 4. Kroda Narasimha 5. Karanja Narasimha 6. Bhargava Narasimha 7. Yogananda Narasimha 8. Kshatravata Narasimha and 9. Pavana or holy Narasimha.
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    1. BHARGAVA NARASIMHA SWAMY
    The Bhargava Narasimha Swamy is situated at a distance of two kilometres from the Lower Ahobilam, on a hill, near the sacred pond, known as ‘Bhargava Theertham’, where Bhargava Rama performed his penance. Hence the Lord of the temple is known as Bhargava Narasimha Swamy.
    2. YOGANANDA NARASIMHA SWAMY
    This temple is to the south-east of Lower Ahobilam at a distance of 2 kilometres. The popular legend is that after killing Hiranyakasipu, Lord Narasimha taught Prahlada several yogic postures. Therefore, the Lord in this aspect is called Yogananda Narasimha.
    3. CHATRAVATA NARASIMHA SWAMY
    About three kilometres from lower Ahobilam, the image of the deity is installed under a peepal tree, surrounded by thorny bushes. Hence, the Lord is called as Chatravata Narasimha Swamy.
    4. AHOBILA NARASIMHA SWAMY
    The temple, situated on the Upper Ahobilam, at a distance of eight kilometres from the Lower Ahobilam, is the main temple and the earliest of all the nine temples there. The Lord here appears in his fierce aspect, called Ugra Narasimha, who is the presiding deity of the temple and is known as Ahobila Nrisimha Swamy. It is firmly believed the Lord Narasimha was ‘Svayambhu’ (self-manifest) here.
    5. KRODAKARA (VARAHA) NARASIMHA SWAMY
    The temple of this Lord is one kilometre away from the main temple of Ahobila Nrisimha Swamy on the Upper Ahobilam. The image of the deity has the face of a boar (varaha or kroda) and the Lord is seen along with his Consort, Lakshmi. Hence the Lord of the temple is known as Krodakara (Varaha) Narasimha Swamy here.
    6. KARANJA NARASIMHA SWAMY
    This shrine is situated at a distance of one kilometre from the Upper Ahobilam and one furlong from the road leading to Lower Ahobilam. The image of the deity is installed under a tree, called ‘Karanja Vruksham’. Hence this Lord is called Karanja Narasimha Swamy.
    7. MALOLA NARASIMHA SWAMY
    Nearly two kilometres from the main temple of Upper Ahobilam, is the famous shrine of Malola Narasimha Swamy. The deity here appears in ‘soumya’ (graceful) form. As Lord Narasimha is seen with his consort, Lakshmi, He is known as Malola Narasimha Swamy. The word ‘Malola’ means beloved to Lakshmi (Ma=Lakshmi, Lola= beloved). It is said that the ‘utsavamoorthi’ of the Lord appeared to Srimath Adivan Satakopa Jeeyar, the first Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt. Right from the founder, i.e., the first Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt down to the 44th pontiff, Srivan Satakopa Sri Vedanta Desika Yatheendra Mahadesika, the present jeeyar, the utsavamoorthi of Malola Narasirnha Swamy is worshipped and it is taken by them whenever they are on religious tours, visiting the villages every year. Recently, the 45th Jeeyar Srivan Satakopa Sri Narayana Yatheendra Mahadesikan has taken over the worship.
    8. JWALA NARASIMHA SWAMY
    The temple of Jwala Nrisimha Swamy, lies higher up the above temple, on a hill called, ‘Achalachaya Meru’. This is about four kilometres from the Upper Ahobilam temple. This place is said to be the actual spot, where the fierce anger of the Lord reached its culmination when he tore Hiranyakasipu.
    9. PAVANA NARASIMHA SWAMY
    Nearby the above temple, is the shrine of Pavana Narasimha, on the banks of the river, Pavana and it is about six kilometres from the Upper Ahobilam temple. Hence the Lord of the shrine is known as Pavana Narasimha Swamy.
    In addition to the shrines mentioned above, there is a famous shrine dedicated to God Narasimha Swamy in the Lower Ahobilam, which is popularly known as Prahlada Varada Sannidhi. The other objects of this place are ‘Ugra Sthambham’ and ‘Prahlada Mettu’.
    (a) UGRA STHAMBHAM
    At a distance of eight kilometres from the Upper Ahobilam temple, we can see a cleft of the mountain dividing it into two visible parts. It is a long-held view that from the cleft, the Lord appeared in the form of Narasimha and this cleft is known as ‘Ugra Sthambham’.
    (b) PRAHALADA METTU
    The small shrine, situated in a cave on the hill, is in between Ugra Sthambham and the Upper Ahobilam. It is dedicated to Prahlada Narashimha Swamy. The image of the Prahlada is installed in a small cave.
    There are a number of holy ‘theerthas’ (water ponds) round this place. Of these, Rakthakundam is the most important. It is stated that Lord Narasirnha after killing the demon Hiranyakasipu, washed his hands in this ‘theertham’ and hence the water is still reddish in appearance. (History of the cult of Narasimha in Andhra Pradesh by Dr. M. Narasimhacharya).
    Citation and references.

    http://www.ahobilamutt.org/us/information/visitingahobilam.asp

    Image credits.
    http://www.tirthayatra.org/ahobilam/

    http://nirushiman.blogspot.in/p/ahobhilam-also-known-as-ahobalam-is.html?m=1

  • Krishna Invites Ganesha Rukmini Marriage Invitation Trinetra Ganesha Ranthambore

    Ganesha is the primary Deity of Hinduism.
    One may have the Trimurthis, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva as the pillars of Hindu Dharma, yet it is Lord Ganesha who has the right of first pooja in every auspicious occasion.
    He is the remover of obstacles both empirical and transcendental.
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    Image credit. Official website Trinetra Ganesha Ranthambore.
    At the empirical level , he removes obstacles that occur and appear to be beyond one’s control.
    He is the sonn of Uma, consort of Lord Shiva.
    He is the nephew of Lord Vishnu and the elder brother of Lord Subrahmanya.
    He is decribed as celibate in the South, though there are a few temples where He is with His two Consorts Siddhi and Buddhi.
    In North India He is portrayed with Siddhi and Buddhi.
    Siddhi is the personification of Spiritual attainments while Buddhi is the Discriminating organ of Humans at a higher level than Intellect.
    At the transcendental level He removes ignorance and guides one in the path of self realisation.
    His shape resembles OM, Pranava.
    Vedas have dedicated an Upanishad to Him, Ganesha Upanishad.
    He represents the Yogic principles and the Great Tamil Poetess Avvayaar had written a Yogic Treatise on Ganesha, Vinayakar Agaval.
    He is the most easily accessible God.
    He does not need a temple.
    A Banyan Tree would do.
    He can be found on the banks of rivers/tanks.
    One can never find an Indian city or village without a Ganesha.
    His worship is very simple.
    No need for idols even.
    Turmeric moulded in His shape would do.
    Instead of flowers  Grass would do.
    Howold is Ganapati worship?
    It is older than Vedas.
    His worship is found in ancient civilisations.
    The oldest Ganapati temple , according to archeology, is in Tamil Nadu, dating back to 4 century AD.
    Shall write on this later.
    But considering the reference to Ganesha in the Vedas, Indian literature and the presence of Ganesha in ancient civilizations, there should be older temples.
    Now there is ancient Ganapati Temple in Rajasthan which is reported to be 6500 years old.
    Lord Krishna is said to have invited Him to attend his(Krishna’s wedding) with Rukmini.
    This is the Trinetra Ganesh Temple at Ranathampore.

    ‘ It is believed that the temple received the wedding invite of Lord Krishna and Rukmani’s marriage some thousands years back and since then, the people send their wedding invitations to the god. Ranthambore Ganesh Temple is around 6500 years old, visited by approximately one million people over 3-4 days during Ganesh Mela, held every year during Ganesh Chaturthi.

    ‘ The Trinetra Ganesha Temple in Ranthambore, Rajasthan is one the most well known oldest temple in Rajasthan and is the only temple in the world that contains all the family of the Lord Ganesha. The temple is arranged in the radiant fortress of Ranthambore. This temple is arranged at a separation of 12 kms from Sawai Madhopur.

    The story of this temple goes over to the year 1299 when a war broke out between King Hameer and Ala-ud-din Khilji at the Ranthambore fortification. The war proceeded for quite a while, and the sustenance stock of King Hameer was running low. Ruler Hameer was a vigorous enthusiast of Lord Ganesha. In the middle of every issues and strains, he always remembered to worship Lord Ganesha. Ruler Hameer saw Lord Ganesha in his dream and the Lord made a guarantee to him that all the issues that he was confronting would be sorted by the morning. In the morning, a symbol of Lord Ganesha as Trinetra (three eyes) was found embossed in one of the fortification’s dividers. As guaranteed by Lord Ganesha an inexplicable occurrence happened and the war got over.’

    The temple is about 12 kms from Sawai Madhopur and is well established in Ranthambhore fort.

    There are mainly five types of aartis taking place every day in this well known temple – Prabhat Aarti (early morning aarti), Sringar Aarti at 9 am, Bhog at 12 noon, Sandhaya Aarti during Sunset (6:30 in the Summer and 5:45 in the winters) and Shayan Aarti taking place at 8 pm. This is a prayer Corus followed by the priests of the temple and the devotees here.

    People send their wedding invitations to the god. Ranthambore Ganesh Temple is around 6500 years old, visited by approximately one million people over 3-4 days during Ganesh Mela, held every year during Ganesh Chaturthi.

    You can mail your letters or marriage invitations to Lord Ganesha at the address mentioned below:

    Sanjay Dadhich,
    Dadhich Sadan,
    Opp. Hotel hill View Ranthambore Road,
    Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) 322021.
    Landline No : +91 7462 220 655, +91 7462 228 01.
    Mobile No : +91 9414 045 263, +91 9784 407 076.
    NOTE:  Please send your marriage invitations 15 days prior to the occasion so that it can be offered to Lord Ganesha in time.

    Citation and references.
    Https://www.tourmyindia.com/blog/most-famous-ancient-ganapati-temples-in-india/

    http://www.trinetraganesharanthambhore.com/temple-history.html

  • Thirukkadavur Abhirami Shiva Contact Details.

    Thirukkadavur Abhirami Shiva Contact Details.

    Thirukkadavur, the place from Lakshmi can not be moved from or will not leave is dedicated to Amirthakadeswarar, Shiva, who has Amirtha, nectar.
    Those who worship Him would gain the liberation of the Soul.

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    As usual, the abstract meaning got lost and people throng this place for longevity.
    Though it is granted, the real benefit is removal of Human ignorance that he is limited and mortal.
    Here Shiva as Ishwara helps one transcend the fear of death and guides one in the path of Knowledge and Liberation.
    People have their Shastiapthapoorthy/sathabhishekam ( completion of 60/ 80 years).
    This is done throughout the year.
    Interesting to note is that the Lord’s consort Devi called as Abhirami wields equal if not more power than Ishwara who stripped Yama, the God of Death of his power to take away Lives.
    This to save Shiva’s Devotee Markandeya.
    Markandeya became immortal and  is among the Immortals of Hinduism.
    Please read my post on the Immortals of Hinduism.
    Devi Abhirami rushed to the rescue of her devotee Abhirama Bhattar by displaying Her Earrings in the sky because,In the Divine Ecstasy of watching Abhirami mentally, he declared a New Moon Day( amavasya) as Full Moon Day , Pournami!
    Abhirami Bhattar had no male child.
    His great great grandson through his daughter is working in the Temple.
    This information is to show that the incidence relating to Abhirami and  Abhirami Bhattar is not a story.
    The Deity is my personal Deity and   I visit her when I want to see Her.
    No prayers , just to look at Her.
    As a a spin off , I would find my problems or issues sorted out before I return home.
    There is the old Smasana, the Burning Ghat where Shiva is present and one must not miss it.
    The Temple is open between 6 am and 1230 om and between 4 and 8 pm.
    For good Darshan you may contact    Sri.Mahesh Kurukkal +91 75503 87058 or  Sri.Arun, Temple Staff +91 97513 20392.They are not money minded .

    How to reach. From Myladuthurai , Thirukkadavur is about 40 minutes by Car.From Kumbakonam 55 kms.

    Airport.Tiruchirappalli.

    Nearest Railway station.Myladuthurai.

    Stay : Hotel Aiswaryam ,

    hotelaishwariyam.com -
    Hotel Aiswaryam.Thirukkadavur

    Thirukkadavur.Clean, Good Budget hotel.No frills. Hotwater good airy rooms.Friendly service.Walkable distance to Temple.

    You may take food at Hotel Abhirami.Food is quite tasty, mainly South Indian Cuisine,Poori,Chappathi,Parotta available.

    2018-07-01

  • Regain Lost Status Position Thiruppanjeeli Shiva

    I have found,during my research into the so-called legends/stories(?) In Hinduism ,that the persons/events narrated in totally different contexts check out to be facts.

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    For example the 196 places visited by Lord Rama checks out when one hears the local legends and temple histories.

    One such is the Temple at Thiripaingeli, about 20 km from Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.

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    Shiva In Thiruvannamalai.

    Thirukkadavur , Tamil Nadu where Lord Shiva stripped Yama , the God of Death, of post to save His( Shiva) Devotee Markandeya who was destined to die at the age of 16, from Death, is also the Abode of Goddess Abhirami.
    Now that the God of Death is stripped off his power to take away Lives as determined by Fate, how can people die?
    The answer lies in Thirupaingeli, where Lord Shiva restored God of Death, Yama’s post so that the affairs of the world could continue.
    In Hinduism, though it is stressed that even God can not change Fate,which is dtermined by one’s actions, there areinstances where God seems to interfere to shower His Blessings on His Devotee.
    Again if one were to check the Puranas, one shall find a justification for this interfetence.
    Seeming contradictions are lost in the larger scheme of things in the Universe.
    In this case to create an Immortal to spread Dharma.
    This temple is about 25 km from Srirangam, 23 km from Thiruchirapalli and is Just 6 km from Thiruvellarai ,where there is Temple built by Lord Rama’s ancestor Sibi Chakravarthi.
    These two temples lie in the same route.
    Buses bound for Thanjavur pass through Thiruvellarai.
    One has to have either provate transport or engage an auto from Thiruvellarai.
    This might cost Rs 150 to 200 to go to Thiruppaingeli and back to Thiruvellarai.
    Buses are available at frequent intervals from Thiruchirapalli to Thanjavur or from Srirangam.
    As this is the place where Yama regained his position, one may worship Shiva here to regain their lost their position,job and status.
    ‘Gneli, means Plantain tree.
    It is a special plantain tree called Kalvaazhai, barren plantain.
    There are a couple of huge plantain trees in a separate enclosure in the temple.
    Legend has it and people who have followed it, assert that if a boy or unmarried girl performs parihara in the form of tying Thasli or Mangal Sutra to the tree their marriage plans shall fructify.
    They have to do this and worship Shiva as Sotruvana Natha(one who is amidst a forest of Food).
    This parihara is being performed everyday between 8 am and 12 noon.
    There is also the interesting idol of Somaskandha along with Yama and Shiva in the Sanctum
    This is quite rare.
    Devi is called Thirupaingeli Amman.
    The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli.
    Railway station Tiruchirapalli and Srirangam.
    ‘ There is Rathina Sabha in this temple also like Chidambaram. One time, Viyakirapatha munivar and Pathanjali Munivar went to Kailasam to see Shiva’s dance, that time shiva told, go to Chidambaram, there I will give my Nataraja Darshan. As per shiva’s words, they went to Chidambaram, Shiva gave his darshan to them on the day of thaipoosam. By hearing this incident, Vasista Munivar asked Shiva, “When I will see this Darshan in Chidambaram?” Shiva told him, “I will give Nataraja Dharshan to you in Gneelivanamagiya Thirupangneeli”. As per that, Shiva gave Nataraja Dharshan to Vasista Munivar in Rathina Sabha of this temple. …
    Vayu Bhaghvan and Adiseshan had a dispute to find out who is superior, to prove the superiority adiseshan encircled the Kailasam, Vayu tried to remove this encircle by creating santamarutham (Twister). Because of the santamarutham, 8 kodumudigal (parts) fell from kailasam into 8 different places which are Thirugonamalai, Thirukalahasti, Thiruchiramalai, Thiruenkoimalai, Rajathagiri, Neerthagiri, Ratnagiri, and Suwethagiri. In this Suwethagiri is called as Thirupangeeli. Because this place came from Kailasam, it is called as Thenkailasam in Tamil.
    To give boon to Markendaya to live forever, Shiva killed Yamadharman in Thirukadaiyur. Since yama died, people started living without death, world became over populated, there was no poojas in temple, all caste people forgot their duties, Bhoomadevi (Bhoodevi) codn’t bear the weight, entire world started suffering. But, Poojas were happening in only Thirupangeeli temple and no issues here. So Mahavishnu, Bramha, Bhoomadevi, and Shiva disciples all came to this temple and worshipped & requested Shiva to give Birth to yama. As per their prayer, Shiva gave rebirth to yama through pilathuvaram on the day of Thaipoosam. Shiva gave power to yama again, so he also called Adikaravallavar. (In Tamil, athikaram means power.)

    Citation and reference.
    <a href="http://www.gneelivaneshwarartemple.tnhrce.in/history