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  • 265 Subrahmanya Temples List Tamil Nadu Kerala

    Lord Subramanya,the best of Brahmins, Murugan , Exquisite Beauty,Mayon Marukan, the Favorite Nephew of the Great Illusionist,Lord

     

    Vishnu,Manraadi  Maintahn, son of the One who Dances in the Stage Called the World,The Supreme General of the Devas,Kaarthikeya, the One who was

     

    brought up by the Six Stars has been worshiped since the Vedic Times.

     

    He has been designated as the Presiding Deity of the Forests and the lands  that adjoin them.

     

    The ancient language Tamil is His Form,The vowels and consonants represent His Face, Arms.

     

    His Spear represent the three Energies.

     

    Icha Sakti, Energy of Desire,

     

    Kriya Sakti, Energy of Action and

     

    Gnana Sakti, Energy of Knowledge.

     

    Neendoor Subrahmanya Swamy, Neendoor, Kerala.Imge.Jpg.
    Neendoor Subrahmanya Swamy, Neendoor, Kerala.

     

    He is the One who is younger than the One who never Ages(Lord Vishnu) and His Favorite Nephew,

     

    Lord Subrahmanya, aka, Murugan Temples List – India.

     

    Some Temples from other States visited by Saint Arunagirinathar are also included.

     

    1. Tiruvalmamalai
    2. Somanathanmadam
    3. Odukathuserivai
    4. Vellore
    5. Virinchipuram
    6. Tiruvallam
    7. Vallimalai
    8. Vellikkaram
    9. Mulvai
    10. Pazhayanur
    11. Tiruttani
    12. Kamattur
    13. Tiruvothur
    14. Vagai
    15. Devanur
    16. Kanchipuram (Kumarakottam, Kamakottam & Kachikachalai)
    17. Pakkam
    18. Tiruvalidhayam (Padi)
    19. Tirumullaivayil
    20. Tiruverkadu
    21. Tiruvotriyur
    22. Mylapore
    23. Tiruvanmiyur
    24. Madambakkaml
    25. Vallakottai
    26. Tirukachur
    27. Ilayanar-Velur
    28. Tirupporur
    29. Uttaramerur
    30. Tirukazhukundram
    31. Madurantakam
    32. Indambalam
    33. Seyur-Valavapuri
    34. Gingee
    35. Mayilam
    36. Injikkudi
    37. Tiruvakkarai
    38. Vadugur
    39. Tirutturaiyur
    40. Tiruvathigai.
    1. Tirupadiripuliyur
    2. Tirumanikuzhi
    3. Tirunavalur
    4. Tiruvamur
    5. Tiruvamattur
    6. Tirukkovilur
    7. Tiruvennainallur
    8. Veppur
    9. Vriddachalam
    10. Erukathampuliyur
    11. Srimushnam
    12. Koodalayatrur
    13. Chidambaram
    14. Mayendrapalli
    15. Sirkali
    16. Kaviripoompattinam
    17. Vaideesvarankoil
    18. Ennkann
    19. Akkur (Tantondri)
    20. Tirukkadavur
    21. Tirunallar
    22. Kannapuram
    23. Periyamadam
    24. Kandangudi
    25. Tiruchengattangudi
    26. Tiruvarur
    27. Vijayapuram
    28. Nagapatnam
    29. Ettikudi
    30. Tiruvalivalam
    31. Makalam
    32. Sathimuttam
    33. Vedaranyam
    34. Kodikuzhagarkoil
    35. Tiruperunturai
    36. Avadayarkoil
    37. Ambar
    38. Kadambur
    39. Tiladaipati
    40. Vazhuvur
    41. Tiruvirkudi
    42. Kudavayil
    43. Tiruppanandal

     

    1. Pandanainallur
    2. Maruthuvakudi
    3. Tiruvadamuruthur
    4. Kumbhakonam
    5. Papanasam
    6. Tanjavur
    7. Tirupoondurithi
    8. Tiruvayaru
    9. Tiruneittanam
    10. Tirunelvayil (Aratturai)
    11. Veppanchandi
    12. Kavalur
    13. Tiruttavatturai
    14. Tiruvanaikaval
    15. Nedungulam
    16. Tiruchirapalli
    17. Tirupparaitturai
    18. Vayalur
    19. Karuvur
    20. Tirukarkudi
    21. Neruvur
    22. Athipattu
    23. Athikarai
    24. Kuratti
    25. Kandanoor
    26. Veniamakkadal
    27. Viralimalai
    28. Ratnagiri
    29. Kulitalai
    30. Pugazhimalai
    31. Rasipuram
    32. Tiruchengodu
    33. Bhavani
    34. Konganagiri
    35. Salem
    36. Teerthagiri
    37. Kanakamalai
    38. Jñānamalai
    39. Kurudimalai
    40. Perur
    41. Tirupukkoliyur
    42. Avinashi
    43. Tirumuruganpundi
    1. Vijayamangalam
    2. Chennimalai
    3. Pandikodumudi
    4. Pattaliyur-Sivamalai
    5. Kangeyam
    6. Oodhmalai
    7. Tenserigiri
    8. Keeranur
    9. Aykudi
    10. Tiruvavinangudi (Palani)
    11. Periyakulam
    12. Tanichayam
    13. Palamutircolai
    14. Tiruvedagam
    15. Madurai
    16. Tirupparamkundram
    17. Ilanji
    18. Kutralam
    19. Tirumalai
    20. Papanasam
    21. Nanguneri
    22. Valliyur
    23. Tiruchendur
    24. Tirunelveli
    25. Kalugumalai
    26. Sivakasi
    27. Kodumkundram
    28. Vinayakamalai
    29. Tiruputtur
    30. Kunrakkudi
    31. Tiruvadanai
    32. Rajagambhira – Valanattumalai
    33. Kodumbalur
    34. Uttarakosamangai
    35. Rameswaram
    36. Danushkodi
    37. Tirukkōnamalai
    38. Katirkamam
    39. Ezhukarainadu
    40. Tirupati
    41. Kalahasti
    42. Tirumalai

     

    Aachapuram

    Arukkonamalai

    Devur

    Kurukkai

    Kaichinam

    Koondalur

    Kurangaduthurai

    Kottaiyur

    Koyampedu

    Kasi

    Kailas

    Kariyavanagar

    Mannipadikkarai

    Mayuram

    Mayapuri

    Nimbupuram

    Ponnur

    Purambayam

    Perumpuliyur

    Puvalur

    Poomparai

    Perungudi

    Perumperu

    Puri

    SikkiI

    Someswaram

    Sivayam

    Sakkarapalli

    Sinnampedu

    Srisailam

    Tirupunavayil

    Tiruvidaikazhi

    Tirupariyalur

    Tirumarugal

    Tiruvaduthurai

    Tiruveezhimizhalai

    Tirubhuvanam

    Tirumandurai

    Tiruvadavur

    Tiruperunthurai

    Tirunageswaram

    Tandalaineeneri

    Triyambakapuram

    Thachur

    Uraiyur

    Valikandapuram

    Vagai

    Vallakkottai

    Vairavivanam

    Visakhapatnam

     

    Subrahmanya Temples,Kerala.

     

    Chacka Subramaya Swamy,Chacka.

     

    Edappazhinji Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Edappazhinji.

     

    Sree Subramaniya Swami ,Panathura, Trivandrum.

     

    Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Mele Thampanoor.

     

    Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Vilangara, Kottarakkara.

     

    Kottekkunnil Subrahmanya swamy,Paravur.

     

    Vellanathuruthu, Karunagapplly,

     

    Kuzhithrachalil Murugan,

     

    Karingannor, Oyoor, Kollam.

     

    Oachira Parabrahma Ksetram,Oachira.

     

    Thrikkovil Padmanabha Swamy Kshetram,Vallicode.

     

    Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple,Haripad.

     

    Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Puthanambalam, Cherthala.

     

    Kidangoor Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Kidangoor.

     

    Neendoor Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Neeendoor.

     

    Subrahmanya swamy,Udyanapuram.

     

    Shri Subrahmanya swamy ,Arpookkara, Kottayam.

     

    Perunna Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Changanachey.

     

    Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Onjar Thekekkara.

     

    Subrahmanya swamy Kshetram,Eravimangalam.

     

    Sri Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Vayala.

     

    Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Karimkunnam.

     

    Uravappara Sri Subhrahmanya Temple (Malayala Pazhani),Thodupuzha.

     

    Subrahmanya swamyswamy Temple,Kodumba, Palakkad.

     

    Elangunnapuzha Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Elangunnapuzha.

     

    Karikkadu Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Karikkadu, Malappuram.

     

    Kattukukke Subrahmanya swamy Temple,Kattukukke.

     

    Kumarakulam,

     

    Kuzhoor,

     

    Koottumadam.

     

    Kodakara,

     

    Kodunthara,

     

    Paloor,

     

    Vatayam, Kuttiady,

     

    Vengeri, Kozhikode,

     

    Thiruvannur Nada,

     

    Payyanur,

     

    Kanichar,

     

    Peralasseri,

     

    Kokkanisseri, Payyanur.

     

    Arimbra,Kannur Dist.

     

    Thiruvannur Nada,Kannur.

     

    Kudreppady,Kudrepad,Kasaragod.

     

    Athiyambur,Kasragod.

     

    Panayal,Kasaragod.

     

    Bandadukka,Kasargod.

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Who Is Somaskanda, Manmatha God Of Lust

    There is a general confusion between Somaskanda and Skanda.

     

    While Skanda is identified with Subrahmanya, Muruga, (there are two opinions on this), Somaskanda is a Form of Lord Shiva with Goddess Uma and Skanda, Muruga as child along with them.

     

     

    http://www.shaivam.org/gallery/image/forms/masoma1.jpg
    http://www.shaivam.org/gallery/image/forms/masoma1.jpg

    This Form of  Shiva is the One that granted the boon of a Son to Lord Maha Vishnu.

     

    While praying Shiva for a child, Vishnu did not offer due respect to Uma and was cursed to the effect that Vishnu’s son, who will be born by the Grace of Shiva will be burnt to ashes by Shiva Himself.

     

    Manmatha was burnt to ashes during Shivas tapas, to be wakened  and be made Invisibl at the behest of rati, Manmathas’  Wife, before  Shiva’s Marriage with Uma.

     

    And as Vishnu did not offer due respect to Her because She is a Woman, Vishnu’ son will be inciter of Lust towards women.

     

    This son will be invisible without any form.

     

    He is Manmatha, the God Lust.

     

    Philosophically speaking  in the exercise of Leela of Creation  Sustenance and Destruction, attraction to women, Carnal impulse is essential.

     

    If every one were to practice the Highest Vedanta and be come celibate the natural process of creation will not endure.

     

    So desire is personified , that too by the Greatest Yogi, Shiva by His Grace through the Sustainer Vishnu.

     

    Lust overrides all emotions and practices and is never really destroyed,the Invisible Driving Force.

     

    So Hinduism prescribes channelling Lust and not eradication of it.

     

    Senses are to be controlled not to be destroyed.

     

    Proper channelization and  engagement in Gruhasrama lifts one spiritually.

     

    Gruhastrama is given priority even over Sanyaasa in Hinduism.

     

    Kudanthai Kaaronam Temple.Imge.jpg.
    Kudanthai Kaaronam Temple.

     


    Moolavar    		 : Someswarar
    Urchavar : –
    Amman / Thayar : Thenar Mozhial, Somasundari
    Thala Virutcham : –
    Theertham : Mahamaga Theertham
    Agamam / Pooja : –
    Old year : 1000-2000 years old
    Historical Name : Kudanthaikaronam
    City : Kumbakonam
    District : Thanjavur
    State : Tamil Nadu

    Lord Brahmma was much annoyed when the great flood-Pralaya- took place and was in a dilemma as from where he had to begin creation again.  He surrendered to Lord Shiva for guidance.  Lord Shiva said, “Gather sand from as many holy places as possible and mix it with nectar and make a Mayakumbam-pot.  Fill this pot with nectar and keep the creation seed – Srushti Beeja.  Place a coconut on the pot and decorate with mango leaves.  Cover the pot with threads.  Keep it on an Uri so that it does not fall on sides.  This pot would float on the Pralaya flood.  I will come there.”
     Kumba the pot fell from the Uri and floated in the pralaya flood.  A Linga appeared at the place.  Moon-Soma worshipped the Lord here, hence, Lord is praised as Someswarar.

     

    Sri Someswarar (Kudanthaikaronam) temple, Kumbakonam-612 001.

     

    +91- 435-243 0349.

     

    Temple information Citation.

    http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=366

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  • Meenakshi Led Britisher By Hand His Grave Faces Her

    In response to a Post I have written some time back ‘The Saint who spoke from the Grave’,I received a feedback from a Reader that Goddess

    Meenakshi saved a British Collector from an accident of nature by leading him by her hand.

    Meenakshi Madurai

    Though I belong to Madurai as ancestral Home, I have not been  aware of it.

    By searching I found the information that this story is true and Meenakshi led  , Collector Rous Peter (1786-1828)  of Madurai, by hand.

    And as desired by Peter his grave was built ,in such a way, that his were facing Meenakshi temple!

    Peter Pandian’

    It is believed that Rous Peter respected and treated people of all faiths equally and this attitude towards the people earned him the popular name ‘Peter Pandian,’ says Ambai Manivannan, lecturer, Department of Tamil, Thiagarajar College .

    B. Raja, Joint Commissioner Meenakshi Amman Temple, says that Rous Peter donated a set of golden stirrups studded with diamonds and red stones to the temple. He quotes R.C. Shenoy from the book “Madura” where there is a reference to the donation made by Rous Peter.

    Similarly, in the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple’s ‘Sthala Varalaru,’ there is a reference to an interesting incident where Goddess Meenakshi is believed to have saved Rous Peter from a fatal incident.

    Apparently Rous Peter had the habit of going around the temple before beginning his daily chore. As District Collector, he was in charge of the temple ’s administration too.

    The story goes that one night when the city experienced lightning and thunder, a three-year-old girl appeared at his residence and dragged Rous Peter by his hand outside the house. Soon after, the building collapsed.

    His last wish

     According to Mr.Manivannan, following the incident, Rous Peter donated golden stirrups to the temple. He also wished that after his death he should be buried in a position that enabled his eyes to face the temple.

    Source:

    Meenakshi led by Hand

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  • Square Hills 2 Shiv Lingas 8 Temples Cow Footprint Chaturagiri

    Chaturagiri is in Tamil Nadu,India and is a mysterious Hill, where a Shiva Temple nestles among verdant forest.

     

    Even in this modern age, it is a difficult terrain to travel.

     

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    There have been credible reports of paranormal activity in this Hill,

     

     

    Of one being able to feel the Siddhas presence, following Pilgrims,floating in the air,mysterious sounds reminding one of chanting mantras,

     

    Sathuragiri is home to many Siddhas.

     

    Many Siddhas, both formless and with form, perform their penance in Sathuragiri

     

    It takes about two days to trek the Hill, can be done in day but it is tedious.

     

    Cave of Gorakka, a Siddha is here.

     

    There are also the footmarks of a Cow in Hill, presumed to be made by the Divine Cow, Kamadhenu.

     

    Legend:

    The divine place Sathuragiri is surrounded by four hills, hence its name Sathuragiri or Chathuragiri.

     

    It is said that the name Sathuragiri is derived from the Sanskrit word Chathur meaning FOUR.

     

    Surrounding Hills form the Shape of a square, Chaturam in Tamil means Square.

     

    Other names for Chaturagiri.

     

    Mahalingagiri, Menugiri/Merugiri, Kailasagiri, Indiragiri, Sarvalogagiri, Suriyagiri, Brahmagiri, Siddhagiri, Yamagiri/Yemagiri, Sivagiri, Sakthigiri,

     

    Udayagiri, Sanjivigiri/Sathuragiri.(Siva Puran)Sathuragiri

    Legend:

    Footmark (hoof-marks) of the divine/celestial/Indira Loga cow “Kamadhenu”.
    Once upon a time, a devotee was on his way to Sathuragiri. In those days only a few people used to go to the hills, as it was thick forest with lots of wild animals. Since being new to the hills he soon got lost in the thickly populated mountains. Seeing this the Lord asks Kamadhenu, the divine cow to help his devotee and bring him back to the correct path. Kamadhenu immediately appeared before the devotee and lead him to the correct path. After bringing the devotee to the correct path, Kamadhenu, being a divine cow, had to travel back to its heavenly abode. In the process, of starting to fly, Kamadhenu gave pressure to her legs and the pressure was so immense that her hoofs left an indelible mark, that can be seen even today.

    Gorakunda (Goraknathar Cave)
    Goraknathar is one of the foremost important Indian Siddha. He is part of the 18 siddha tradition of South India. He is also one amongst the Nava Nath Siddha tradition of North India. He is also closely associated with Vajrayana (Tantric) Buddhism. He attained Siddha by mastering sound. The main siddha of Sathuragiri is Goraknathar. Goraknathar created thousands of new siddha medicines like Kayakalpa etc to attain immortality. Every 10th in the Tamil Calendar he appears in light form to his devotees at this place. On every no moon day Sri Kalimuthu Ashram offers a lingam made of Thinai Maavu and the same is worshipped.

     

    How to reach.

     

    By Air. Madurai.

     

    Nearest Railway Station. Srivilliputtur,,Madurai,Virudhunagar,Theni

     

    Bus station.Srivilliputtur,Madurai,Virudhunagar,Theni.

     

    At the foothills (Vathirairuppu)
    1. Vinayagar/Ganesha
    2. RajaKali Amma
    3. Paechi Amma
    4. Karuppasamy

    Of these, Paechi Amma and Karuppasamy were installed by Siddhars for guarding the southern side of the Hill.

    On the way to Sathuragiri (after foothills till Sundara Mahalingam):
    1. Two sanctums of Sivalingams inside two separate caves at Kora Kunda (Gorakkar Cave)
    2. Two Lingams in a single sanctum called “Irattai Lingam” or Sankaran Narayan Lingams (Legend given below)
    3. Vana Durgai Amma
    4. Pilavadi Karuppasamy

    Pilavadi Karuppasamy & Kali, are the guardian angels/gods of the Sathuragiri Hills. Vana Durgai Amma is the guardian of Sundaramahalingam temple.

    They safe guard the area from evil forces. The pradistai of these three guardian angels/gods were done by the Siddhas of Sathuragiri hill.

    Sathuragiri plays host to three temples. They are Sundara Mahalingam temple, Santhana Mahalingam temple and Anandavalli Amma temple.

    Sundara Mahalingam Temple:
    1. Sundara Murthy Swamigal Sanctum at the entrance of the temple .
    2. Lord Sundara Mahalingam Temple (100 metres from Sundara Murthy Swamigal Sanctum)..
    Santhana Mahalingam Temple:
    1. At Santhana Mahalingam Temple, separate sanctums for 18 Siddhars, Lord Ganesha,

     

    Lord Muruga, Navagrahas, Santhana Mahadevi (Sakthi), and Santhana Mahalingam (Sivam) are available. Satta Muni Cave can also be found nearby. (Legend given below)

    .
    Anandavalli Amma temple:
    1. Anandavalli Amma’s temple mandapam can be found behind Sundara Mahalingam temple. Anandavalli Amma is formless.

    Only during Navarathiri she takes a form (Legend given below).
    Puja Timings:
    At Sundara Mahalingam temple the daily pooja starts by 6 ‘o’ clock in the morning.

     

    At Santhana MahalingamTemple the daily pooja starts by 3 ‘o’ clock in the morning.

     

    The two jama poojas are performed before sunrise. At both the temples Ardha Jama Poojas are finished before 18.00 hrs and closed. On full moon and new moon days, the puja schedule changes according to the visit of pilgrims.

     

     

    • Post Monsoon season is advisable for visiting Chaturagiri,
    • Sri Kalimuthu Swamigal Madam or Kanji Madam (Mob no: 93610 11741) provides place for people to stay. Check the Mobile number.
    • Barest facilities available.
    • Round the clock Anna dhaanam is served at the Kanji Madam Ashram near Sundara Mahalingam temple.
    • Travel light, carry breakfast/lunch, water bottle, snacks, torch-light, batteries, charger and a few clothing, bedding, toiletries etc.
    • Head load carriers are available for carrying luggage
    • Doli available..
    • There are no wash rooms on the way, as it is a forest area. 
    • Do not travel alone. travel with a guide.
    • Ammavasya and Pournami days would be crowded.
    • The darshan timings for Sundara Mahalingam starts at 6 am and ends at 6 pm.
    • Sandhana Mahalingam starts at 3 am

     

     

    Citation.

    Sathuragiri.

     

    Images.

    http://hill-temples.blogspot.in/2009/03/sathuragiri-mahalingam-temple.html

     

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  • Temple Vishnu Stands Alone Lord Ranganatha Stayed

    This is the Temple where Lord Vishnu appears alone in the sanctum.

    His Consorts are not with Him.

    Kodikulam Veda Narayana
    Vishnu Stands Alone

    This is Temple of Lord Veda Narayana who recovered the Vedas.

    No utsavar.

    Moolavar: Veda Narayana Perumal.

    No Consorts.

    Theertham:Brahma Theertham

    Location: Kodikulam(Old name Jothiskudi),Madurai District ,Tamil Nadu.

    Lord Vedanarayana graces from a small shrine alone. Mothers are not with him. Creator

    Lord Brahma appears with one head (Brahamma has four heads) as He performed penance here.

    The feet of Perumal are placed in the cave where once the feet of Srirangam Perumal adored.

    There was a saint managing the Srirangam temple named Nampillai praised by the Vaishnava world as Lokachariar.

    He had a devout disciple Vallal Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai who was blessed with a male child in 1205 in Aipasi (October-November) on Tiruvonam star day.

    He named the child Pillai Lokachariar remembering his Guru.  The child grew in learning and was devoted to the service of the Lord.

    Foreigners invaded Srirangam targeting the temple.  Lokachariar was 118 then.

    Despite his age, he wanted to save the procession deity Azhagia Manavalan.

    He covered the sanctum sanctorum of the presiding deity by a wall, installed some idols there and carried the real procession deities in a covered palanquin and moved towards south with his disciples.

    He came to Kodikulam enduring untold sufferings.

    He worshipped Lord Vedanarayana, hid Azhagia Manavalar and performed pujas.

    The invaders came to this place too. Lokachariar took the Perumal and reached the top of the hill.

    When he came down holding the plants and trees for support, he fell down.

    Even at such a critical time, Lokachariar held Perumal closely on his chest to avoid any injury to Him and fell down with his back to the ground.

    He was seriously injured. He lived just three days then and attained salvation on Jeshta Suddha Dwadasi in the month of Aani (June-July).

    Small creatures as flies and ants that had his touch also attained salvation.

    His disciples used the garlands and the vastras on Lord for his funeral and buried him there itself.

    They stayed there for a month and completed the rituals as per rules.

    They returned to Srirangam after 48 years with the procession deity.

    Later, a separate shrine was built for Pillai Lokachariar in Kodikulam.  On Tiruvonam star days, being the birth of the saint, special pujas are performed in the shrine.  Perumal holds Mahalakshmi on His chest.  But Pillai Lokachariar held Perumal Himself on his chest.  Kodikulam (Jotishkudi) where he attained salvation is near Madurai.

    Lord Vedanarayana is in a small shrine alone without His consorts.

    Creator Brahma performed penance here as a Brahmin with one head.

    He is near Perumal.

    Contact Information.

    Temple Time: Opens at 8am… Priest can be contacted on the below number and he can open the Sannidhi for the devotees anytime during the day.
    Priest : Veera Raghava Bhattar @ 94426 22181(Check the Number).

    How to reach.
    Number of mini buses from Y. Othakadai to Kodikulam.
    One can also visit the Yoga Narasimha temple at Narasingam and take an auto from there to this Sannidhi.

    Source:

    http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=759

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