Tag: Temples

  • Subrahmanya Sweats Sikkil Live Images

    Subrahmanya Sweats Sikkil Live Images

    Murugan Sweats


    I have written on how the Idol of Lord Subrahmanya at Sikkal , near Kumbakonam sweats on the Skanda Shasti day as soon as he receives the Spear, Vel from his mother Parvathi, to fight against Surapadma.

    Murugansweats after receiving Spear
    Subrahmanya sweats after receiving Spear

    The day he destroyed Surapadma is celebrated as Skanda Sashti annual festival in Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu.

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    Subrahmanya Sweats on Skanda Shasti, Sikkil Singaravelar.

    I was unable to get live pictures od Murugan swaeting then.
    One of the archakas of the temple sent me the pictures.

    Subrahmanya Sweats.

     

    Sikkil Singaravelar
  • Banned Ancient Triptych Temples Mother Religion Sanatana Dharma

    Banned Ancient Triptych Temples Mother Religion Sanatana Dharma

    There is yet no proof that Atlantis.Gondwana,Lemuria did not exist.

    Many western scholars, as Missionaries, have faked research papers to disprove their existence.

    Reason, they wanted to justify the Bible!

    How and why they went about this in a systematic manner, I have written a few articles and I shall be posting more.

    One technic is manipulation of the History as has been done to Indian History;another method is to fake interest in Non Christian Literature, then plant thoughts that had not been there, which would make people lose their faith in their texts,…

    Another method is to Post date the archeological evidence.

    But the arrival of Internet has made materials accessible  to everyone.

    Those who have an  interest and a bit of knowledge about Culture and History can check ,cross reference and draw conclusions.

    While the Christians tried and are still trying, to wipe out Hinduism, by manipulating History, Islam simply destroyed the Temples and things associated with Hinduism.

    But what about Temples where the long strong-arm of Islam did not reach?

    Fortunately for Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma has survived thanks to the Oral traditions of the Vedas and the ancient temples established throughout the world.

    Those who have an eye that catches some thing distinct can discern that the ancient architectural remains of temples, what ever be the religion they have been falsely related to,have ancient temple architecture everywhere!

    Look at the following Image, containing images of such Temples.

    Temples found in various countries display Indian Temple architecture.jpg Temples found in various countries

    Temples resembling Hindu Temples across the world.jpg Temples resembling Hindu Temples across the world.

    For good measure throw a fancy name, Tripych( Three Doors) Temples,has been assigned to these similarities and they have been  cited as belonging to a Mother Civilization,Atlantis!

    These types of temples have their origin in India and any one can see them today in India.

    And Cambodia, Vietnam, Bali, Philippines,Indonesia,Thailand,US, Mexico,Honduras,Burma, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia,Italy…

    Shiva temples in Mecca, Petra Jordan,Colarado..

    Please read my articles on each of these.

    I have also traced the origins of Gondwana and Atlantis… and that is

    Sanatana Dharma!

    The abundant occurrence of the Triptych across the ancient world is not a random coincidence. The Triptych represents more than merely an architectural element; the Triptych is the chief symbol of an advanced Universal Religion that was once shared globally in Antiquity, mainly by the pyramid cultures. The discovery of the Triptych provides, for the first time, conclusive evidence that ancient cultures worldwide shared the same spiritual beliefs. It also indicates that these cultures did not evolve independently, but were probably descended from the same more remote parent source.

    Eight Mayan Triptych temples from various cities in the Yucatan Peninsula.jpg Eight Mayan Triptych temples from various cities in the Yucatan Peninsula.

    The Universal Religion symbolized by the Triptych was banned in the West 2,000 years ago by the Catholic Church, but nonetheless it has continued into modern times, surviving in the beliefs of Secret Societies and their art and architecture. Look, for example, at the headquarters of the Freemasons, the Skull & Bones, the Shriners and the Knights of Pythias. Each building’s facade depicts an unmistakable Triptych pattern:

    The abundant occurrence of the Triptych across the ancient world is not a random coincidence. The Triptych represents more than merely an architectural element; the Triptych is the chief symbol of an advanced Universal Religion that was once shared globally in Antiquity, mainly by the pyramid cultures. The discovery of the Triptych provides, for the first time, conclusive evidence that ancient cultures worldwide shared the same spiritual beliefs. It also indicates that these cultures did not evolve independently, but were probably descended from the same more remote parent source.

    The Universal Religion symbolized by the Triptych was banned in the West 2,000 years ago by the Catholic Church, but nonetheless it has continued into modern times, surviving in the beliefs of Secret Societies and their art and architecture. Look, for example, at the headquarters of the Freemasons, the Skull & Bones, the Shriners and the Knights of Pythias. Each building’s facade depicts an unmistakable Triptych pattern:…

    The Universal Religion shared by the ancients and hidden in these Secret Society Triptychs is a complex and detailed spiriUniversal religiontual belief system. Its tenets have been known throughout recent history by philosophers, poets, theologians, astronomers, alchemists and occultist—all of whom have been initiated into its wisdom.

    The Universal Religion teaches that:

    – Deep down each one of us is an eternal spiritual “soul”
    – This soul is our real true immortal “Self”
    – This Self is actually a divine “god” or deity with overreaching powers”

    The problem is, we have amnesia of our immortal godhood Self (capital S) because it is covered up by our mortal animal bodily self (lowercase s) while we live our lives on earth.”

    And what is this Religion?

    Sanatna Dharma!

    Citations.

    http://grahamhancock.com/cassaror1/

    Graham Hancock has done extensive research to prove the Sanatana Dharma origins.

    For misinformation check.

    http://humansarefree.com/2013/12/the-temples-of-atlantis-planetary.html

    http://www.messagetoeagle.com/articles1/triptychtemplesatlantisnew.php#.VctvubKqqko

    Reasearch author..Richard Cassaro

    http://www.richardcassaro.com/research

  • Choultries Free Food And Rest Rooms Of India

    Many have been asking me why I have been writing about Hinduism, especially about its spread throughout the world;its scientific approach;its greatness in Religious Tolerance;its closeness to Hindu way of Life;the astounding temples and the unbelievable architecture and its Advanced concepts.

    Choultry, Free Boarding and Lodging.Image.jpg
    Sri Sringeri Peetha Paripalitha Vadlamannati Vari Satram, Arjun Street, Mallikarjunapeta, Vijayawada-1, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh.

    The reason is,over a period of time, I shall be writing why this way of life is great, that is the enviable ,selfless service to Humanity and its Universal Human values, apart from easy, practical Spiritual Truth.

    Hinduism knows how to prioritize  Human issues.

    There is no point in teaching Spirituality to Empty stomachs.

    • Ahimsa (non-violence) – based on the concepts of atman and reincarnation.
    • Mind and sense control – considered essential for any form of morality.
    • Tolerance – necessary in order to deal with inconveniences in the performance of one’s dharma.
    • Hospitality – demonstrating magnanimity, and the value of service (seva).
    • Compassion – based on notions of atman, and the ability to feel for others as we feel for ourselves.
    • Protection – an essential duty is to give shelter to others, especially those less fortunate.
    • Respect – for all living beings and for the sanctity of all life.
    • Wisdom – knowledge is contrasted with ignorance, the Hindu equivalent of the “good -evil” paradigm.
    • Austerity – essential to gain wisdom in addition to mere theoretical knowledge.
    • Celibacy – important for spiritual life. Only one of the four ashrams is permitted sexual gratification.
    • Honesty – essential to build legitimate trust within relationships and to avoid self-deception.
    • Cleanliness – includes external hygiene and inner purity; essential for brahmanas.

    Of these the actions one can perform for the others starts with Food and Water.

    The basic need of Humans, Food and water has to be met.

    The Sikshavalli of the Taittriya Upanishad, the portion that deals with the Injunction of the Teacher to the students, begins with,

    Anana Nindhyaath That Vrutham,

    Annam Bahukurveetha

    Never insult Food,Let that Be your Vow,

    For of it Beings Thrive.

    The Upanishad also adds later, while describing who should be treated as God as

    Matru Devo Bhava, Mother is God,

    Pitry Devo Bhava, Fathr is God,

    Acharya Devo Bhava, Preceptor is God and

    Athithi Devo Bhava, Guest is God.

    Earlier Hindus, the common Man and the Kings took this advice to heart seriously .

    They fed the guests.

    Not only Human Beings.

    They provide water receptacles for animals, especially for Cattle.

    Every village had a special Water tank for animal to drink water from.

    Even to-day households, especially in the South, provide a mouthful of food in their Plates before they start eating and leave it for the dogs to eat .

    Kings built Huge Free Kitchens for the People to be fed, not only for the Travelers but for the poor as well.

    Temples cooked vast quantities of food , offer them as Naivedya to God and distribute among the people.

    Not only this.

    These places, Called Choultries , free boarding and lodging facilities for travelers were built by the Kings.

    Most of them are located near the temples.

    One can stay there free of cost and take food.

    Next to the Kings, businessmen and traders contributed to this effort by donations and many built Choultries of their own.

    Talk of Social Commitment today!

    Most of these people remained anonymous!

    Community based Choultries were also built by them.

    Notably the Nattukottai Chettiars, a Trading Community of Tamil Nadu have built innumerable Choultries  throughout India.

    North Indian Communities, Marwaris, Gujarati have also built Choultries.

    This practice is not unique to Hinduism.

    Jains and Buddhists have also built  them.

    Such is the value based system of India of the past.

    Today what is proscribed in the Smriti is being done,

    Selling Food and Medicine!

    These two along with Education is be offered free of Cost.

    Accepting Money for these services was considered a Sin.

    Some Choultries of India.

     

    Varanasi
    Sri Kasi Nattukottai Nagarathar Satram,
    Godowlia,
    Varanasi 221 001
    Uttar Pradesh
    Phone: 0542 2451804
    Fax: 0542 2452404

    Administrative Office
    Sri Kasi Nattukottai Satram Managing Society,
    No.3, West Vadam Pokki Street,
    (Near Nagara Sivan Koil)
    Karaikudi 630 001
    Phone: 04565 220501

    Allahabad

    Nattukottai Nagara Satram
    149, Moridaraganj,
    Allahabad 211 006
    Uttar Pradesh
    Phone: 0532 2501275

    Ayodhya
    Nattukottai Nagara Satram
    Nattukot Sri Ram Mandir,
    Baboo Bazaar,
    Ayodhya 224 123
    Uttar Pradesh
    Phone: 05278 232703

    Chennai
    Rangoon Nagara Viduthi
    88, Coral Merchant Street,
    Mannady,
    Chennai 600 001
    Phone: 044 25268155

    Gaya
    Nattukottai Nagara Chatram
    No.171, Chand Chowra,
    Gaya 823 001
    Bihar
    Phone: 0631 2226480

    Kolkata
    Ezra Street
    Nagarathar House
    34, Ezra Street,
    Kolkata – 700 001
    West Bengal
    Phone:033 22350052

    Nasik
    Nattikottai Nagara Satram
    Karthik Swamy Mandir,
    Shani Chowk
    Panchavati,
    Nasik 622 003
    Phone: 0253 2620878

     

     

  • Dwajasthambam Significance Hinduism

    Dwajasthamba,a,Flagpole is erected in the Hindu temple before the Sanctum and after the room immediately,Thirukkadavur. .

    In some temples it is situated outside the main hall where the Deity is.,Palani

    The Devatas are believed to follow us in the temples.

    The Dwajasthamba is believed to carry the power of the God in the temple.

    The Dwajasthamba is very Holy and all festivals are conducted only after performing Pooja for the Dwajasthamba and a flag is hoisted.

    The flagpole temple Dwajasthamba.jpg
    Dwajasthamba Hindu Temple.
    Image credit.www.multiverse.org

    One has to prostrate before the Dwajasthmba and never in between the Dwajasthamba and the Idol.

    The number of prostrations also varies and depends on the main deity or custom of the temple architecture. Before visiting the main deity (moolavar) inside generally pradakshina is done with number varying from 1, 3 5, etc. The broad significance of pradakshina in a clock wise direction is: By doing the pradakshina main deity is always in the center and we maintain equidistant from the center. The energy and grace which enters inside the human soul is immeasurable. When you do pradakshina you are faithfully and sincerely winding divinity around you. We are supposed to do the pradakshina of desired numbers and then enter inside to be with main deity. Of course all this is not possible in a temple like Tirupathi or in other crowded temples. In such case one has to be satisfied by doing atmapradakshina.

    The top portion of the flag staff has three horizontal perches or three branches pointing towards the Sanctum. It symbolizes righteousness, reputation and propriety or the Trimurtis – Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva.

    Initially, it was temporary and was primarily used to indicate the beginning of a festival or other auspicious days and occasions.

    • Dwajastambham which also symbolizes the spine or Back-Bone. Near the Dwajastambham in case of South Indian temples is the Bali Peetam. Rice and other anointments are offered here by the priests, who then progress to all other presiding deities around the temple and subsequently to the main deity. The significance of Garuda in the Dwajastambham is, that he is waiting eagerly to guide us to the lord.Garuda also removes any sarpadoshas in the body.

    The Construction of Dwajasthamba.

     

    “”Garba Gruha Sirahapoktam antaraalam Galamthatha
    Ardha Mandapam Hridayasthanam Kuchisthanam Mandapomahan
    Medhrasthaneshu Dwajasthambam Praakaram Janjuangeecha
    Gopuram Paadayosketha Paadasya Angula Pokthaha
    Gopuram Sthupasthatha Yevam Devaalayam angamuchyathe”

    Viswakaramyam Vaasthu Sastra.

    The Ancient scriptures mention that the Temple is not only a home of God but stunningly the form of God Himself, by comparing the structure of the Temple to God as perceived in human form. For this, the Girba-Griha (or womb chamber) is considered to be the Head of God, Mahamandapa the stomach and Gopuram the feet. (Medhrasthaneshu Dwajasthambam – Dwajasthambam is male organ)

    2) Dwajasthambam parts and residing devatas:

    Panjaratra Agama based:

    From top to bottom

    Yashti – Indra
    Rajju – Anandan

    Dwajam – Vihakesanan
    Valayam – Vasuki.

    Bhedika – Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra

    Mani – Lakshmi
    Mala – Saraswathi

    Padma Madhyam – East (Garuda), South (Pakshirajan), West (Suparnan), North (Vinatasutan)

    Pradamavaranam – Sankam, Chakram, Musalam, Katkam, Gadha, Sarngam, Padmam, Vajram

    Dwitiyavaranam – Lokabalakas

    Mekalai – Mandalatrayam
    Dhandakre – Vinatasudam

    Reference.
    Sripadmatantra Prayokaadharsah, Azhisur T Srinivasachariyar, Sri Raghavasimham Press, Mylapore, Chennai, Page 86, Total Pages 184 + 44, Year of Publication 2002.
    https://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110605202750AAEdJRS

  • Temple Prasad In Bulk,Selling Wrong

     

    Prasad on Sanskrit means,

     

    prasada (Prasad) 1. an illumined ease and clarity.2. [food offered to a deity or to a spiritual teacher; this same food distributed to devotees as a blessing].”

     

    Hinduism believes that  Food is a Gift from God.

     

    In this connection, there is an interesting point in Blessing others in Hinduism.

     

    Food offering to God
    Prasadm,Offering to God

     

    ‘Yogyadha Siddirasthu- May You deserve this.

     

    “Bhogyadha Siddirasthu- May you be endowed with the conditions to enjoy what you have.

     

    You may have very thing going good for you, in terms of Wealth, Home, Children.

     

    Yet you may be a Sugar Patient, Diabetic, you can not eat  what you like, enjoy them.

     

    We may have money , we may not get food, hotels/shops may be closed, food may not be available.

     

    Hence we should thank God for having bestowed us with Food and the opportunity to enjoy it.

     

     

    So God is propitiated by offering food firs to God and partake it with the others later.

     

    This process is called Naivedyam(Please read my post on this).

     

    What has been offered and  distributed is called Prasadam.

     

    One meaning of the word is Illumining.

     

    The Food that is offered to God and then distributed is healthy and illumines the Spirit.

     

    Food that is not offered to God first is equivalence to eating stolen food.

     

    Prasads are offered in Temples.

     

    They are then distributed among the devotees.

     

    One of the rules of Naivedyam is that the entire food prepared must  be placed before God,

     

     

    Now Food is prepared in bulk, a token is shown before the Deity and distributed.

     

    Temples, including Tirupati,Palani and elsewhere are following this practice.

     

    Worse still is that a Tender is floated for Prasad ,and the winner gets the Right to prepare and sell them in shops in the Temple premises.

     

    Online booking of Prasad is also available.

     

    This is incorrect and has to dissuaded by the people and the Temple administration must not dilute basic principles.

     

    Citation:

    http://www.miraura.org/lit/skgl/skgl-16.html

     

     

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