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Adiyen i have one doubt after reading a event from Mahabharatha. I havent read actually original vyasa-mahabharatha (sanskrit). But i have read from translated versions that a human named "aravana" (called as arjuna's son) was given as sacrifice to Goddess Kali during Amavasa night before the mahabharatha war to ensure victory to pandavas. How our Satava God Krishna allowed this and moreover presence of Paramatma Krishna himself ensured victory to pandavas. So why need of this human sacrifice ? Pls someone clarify me regarding this. Om Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha Om Namo Naryana Om Namo Venkateshaya Pujyaya Raghavendraya Satya dharma Radaya cha Bhavadam kalpa vrikshaya namatham kamadenave

Great Acharyas like Sri Ramanujacharya and Sri Madhvacharya has already proved Vedas praise Supremacy of Vishnu. No one in current environment has knowledge has our acharyas did. They know everything better than us. Just by having knowledge in sanskrit or working as a vedic priest wont make a person a real intellect. We should accept the teachings of the great acharyas. Note : SAivas may say their acharyas has quoted supremacy of Shiva. But it should be remembered that many great shaivatee acharyas were easily defeated by many vaishnava acharyas. Theres not a single non-vaishnava acharya who has proved that sayings of "Vaishnava Acharyas" are false. Om Namo Narayanaya

4 Thirukkolams In Thiru Neermalai divyadesam, the Perumal gives His seva in 4 forms - Nindran, Irundhan, Kidanthan and Nadanthan.

Sri Prasanna Varadharajar Temple - Aminjikarai It is said "Kovil Illadha Ooril Kudi Irukka Vendam". This means its not a good thing to live in a place where there is no temple found. As the olden proverb clearly implies how important the temples and the perumal. In these modern world, humans are running here and there to yield money and are busy with schedules. But, inspite of these conditions, all their minds are thinking of Sriman Narayanan and asking for his grace and blessings. Likewise, in chennai, a small place named "Aminjikarai" is found. Aminjikarai is the place where Sri Vishnu and Lord Shivan temples are found. In this Aminjikarai, a Varadharajar temple and infront of this, Sri Ekambareshwarar temple is also found. Sri Varadhar and Sri Ekambareshwarar temple are found in the same sthalam which is Kancheepura divyadesam, so it can be best suited that if we call Aminjikarai as another for of Kancheepuram. Moolavar: The Moolavar of this temple is Sri Prasanna Varadharajar who is giving his seva in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham along East direction. Along the Pragharams (sides) of the Moolavar Sannadhi, idols of all Alwars and Aacharyas are found. The perumal is also named as "Sri Varadharajan, Sri Devarajan and Arulalan. The Utsavar is Perarulalan and all kinds of utsavams are done. Thaayar: The Thaayar of this temple is Sri Perundevi Thaayar who has her own separate sannadhi. Here Manjal (Turmeric) is given as the "Prasadham" to the Bhaktas. About the temple: In the front, we can see a huge vimaanam (Gopuram) which is found in 5 Nilais (Partitions), where lots of Architectural works are found in a beautiful manner. As we enter the Gopuram Vaasal, we can see the Dwajasthambam (Kodi Maram) which is raised to a big extent. To the Right of Kodimaram, Sannadhi for Ramathoodan, Aanjaneyar Sannadhi is found. After worshipping if we go further, we can reach the Sri Krishnar sannadhi, where the perumal is found along with the flute and giving his seva in Nindra thirukkolam. As we move on furhter, a mandapam with lots of pillars are found. On these walls, Thiruppavai is carved on the white Marble stones. To the end of this Mandapam, the thaayar sannadhi is found and after getting her seva, are going around the temple, we can see the sannadhi of Sri Andal. During 30 days in Maargazhi month, special poojas and thiruppavai are said in this sannadhi. Going further from Andal sannadhi, we can reach "Sri Srinivasar sannadhi" where both Sri Srinivasar Moolavar and Utsava Murthi are found. After getting the seva of Sri Srinivasar, one has to go further towards right hand side to see "Sri Ranganathar sannadhi". Next to Sri Ranganathar sannadhi, a special room, the Kannaadi Arai is found. During Utsavams, the Utsavar are taken to this Kannadhi Arai and the seva is so beautiful that one can see the perumal in various angles. Next to the Kannadi Arai, is a sannadhi for "Sri Kodhanda Ramar" is found. He is found along with Seethapiratti and Lakshmanar. To the straight opposite of Ramar Sannadhi, Aanjaneyar sannadhi can be seen. After getting the seva of Sri Kodhanda Ramar, we have to move a bit further along the right direction to go to the Moolavar Sannadhi. In front of Moolavar Sannadhi, Garudalwar is found. Lots of Paintings, Art works and Various lightings are found throughout this temple. Utsavams: Various Utsavams are done in this Temple and are listed below: Chittirai month Utsavam for Sri Ramanujar for 10 days. Vaikasi month Brahmotsavam for Sri Varadhar for 10 days. Aani month Kodai Utsavam. Aadi month Thiruvadipoora utsavam for Andal for 10 days. Aavani month Sri Krishna Jayanthi utsavam. Purattasi month Navarathiri utsavam for Thaayar for 9 days, Pavithrotsavam for Sri Varadhar and seperate Utsavam for Sri Srinivasar for 10 days. Iyypasi month Dolotsavam and Annakoota utsavam Maargazhi month Thiru Athyayana utsavam for 21 days. Thai month Ratha Sapthami where Sri Varadhar is found in 7 Vaaganams in a single day. Maasi month Thavana utsavam. Panguni month Sri Ramar Utsavam, Pallava Utsavam and Panguni Uthira utsavam. Thirunatshatrams (birthdays) of Alwars and Aacharyars, Saathumarai and Friday utsavams for Sri Thaayar is done. Every Friday, Moolavar thirumanjanam is done

Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Thirukkovil - Puduvayal Forty-five kilometers from Chennai and 10 kilometers north of Cholavaram on the Chennai-Kolkata national highway is the tiny hamlet of Puduvayal. Few know that this tiny hamlet is home to one of the oldest shrines to Lord Narayana in these parts - Sri Kamalavalli Thayar Sametha Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Thirukovil. The temple is said to be more than 1200 years old. The temple follows the Vaikhanasa Agama and presents Lord Vijayaraghava in the seated posture with His Divine Consorts, Sridevi and Bhoodevi by His sides (Veetrirunda Thirukkolam). There is a separate sanctum for Sri Kamalavalli Thayar (Thani Kovil Nachchiyar). She is called Swatantra Lakshmi or Swarajya Lakshmi in Her Utsavar form. The temple complex is actually a cluster of shrines. Along with the sanctums of Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal and Sri Kamalavalli Thayar, there is a twin temple structure for Sri Venugopalaswamy and Sri Andal. In addition, there is a small shrine dedicated to Sri Siriya Thiruvadi. The mandatory cubicle for Sri Periya Thiruvadi is situated right across Sri Vijayaraghavar's sanctum and in front of the Sri Dhwaja platform. The sthala puranam of the temple states that the kshetram's teertham is called Sri Kamala Teertham, the vimanam of the Lord's temple is Sri Vijayakoti Vimanam, that of the Goddess is called Sri Kamalakruti Vimanam and the sthala vriksham is the Krishna Tulasi plant. This is so because of the presence of Lord Venugopalaswamy's temple. The temple complex is believed to have been commissioned by Sri Kanva Maharishi and, therefore, is called the Sri Kanva Rishi Kshetram. Sri Kanva Maharishi is also known to have fostered Shakuntala - Brahmarishi Vishwamitra's daughter from the apsara Menaka. Our country gets its name, Bharatvarsha, after Shakuntala's son - Bharat. Sri Kanva Maharishi is believed to have performed the Pratishthapana and Thiruaradhana of Sri Vijayaraghavar at Puduvayal. Sri Kanva Maharishi's samadhi is believed to be somewhere in Puduvayal's vicinity, on the banks of what was once River Aranya. The river, known to have flown till the late 1950s, has been dry for several decades now. Much of what the kshetram is famed to do for its pilgrims has its roots in the life of Shakuntala. Eligible girls who do not easily come by grooms are known to have had their marriages solemnized in a few short days after their visit to the Sri Andal temple. Shakuntala is said to have met and married King Dushyanta here in the Gandharva tradition. Women who seek children and are unable to beget them are known to get children on their votive visit to the shrine of Sri Venugopalaswamy. Shakuntala's son, Bharat, is supposed to have been born here. Disputes that dogged Shakuntala's early marital life and the amnesia that afflicted King Dushyanta were settled and cured here after Shakuntala's vow to Sri Kamalavalli Thayar was fulfilled. By extension, the Thayar is famous for granting a favorable resolution of not only marital disputes but of all legal disputes. She also confers mental health and peace to all Her devotees. Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal bestows on His devotees victory in all their undertakings. He ensures that His devotees achieve and maintain excellent physical health. The hastamudra of the Lord beckons warmly to devotees to come and get His blessings. There are some other unique attributes of this temple. The Moolavar idol of Sri Venugopalaswamy has a cow licking the left foot of the Lord, showing the Saranagati principle of Sri Visistadvaitam. Inside the sanctum of Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal is a small space dedicated to Sri Vikhanasa Maharishi, the preceptor of the Vaikhanasa Agama. Very few temples have a separate sanctum for Sri Vikhanasa Maharishi. The Pushkarni called Sri Kamala Teertham is situated exactly behind the Lord's sanctum, again a very rare occurrence. Devotees who undertake vows to the Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal temple at the Divya Desam of Thiruputkuzhi, but are unable to fulfill them there can complete their vows at Puduvayal. Despite all these unique characteristics, the temple has been suffering for want of attention. Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal's temple is in a decrepit condition. A bolt of lightning has totally demolished the sanctum for the Alwars. This lightning strike also affected a part of Sri Kamalavalli Thayar's temple. The twin temples to Sri Venugopalaswamy and Sri Andal too are in a bad shape. The Dhwajastambham is in a poor state. The Gopuram is unfinished. Sri Anjaneyar's temple does not have a vimanam. It is indeed a sad commentary that such a unique temple complex has gone to waste for lack of care and upkeep. The Sree Vijayaraghava Trust has taken it upon itself the task of renovating and developing the temple complex. Asthikas who desire to get the blessings of the Puduvayal Divya Dampatigal and want to participate in the renovation and development of the temple complex may contact Sri Varada Bhattar, Sree Vijayaraghava Trust, 22/25 Kumaraswamy Nagar, Villivakkam, Chennai - 600049 Tamilnadu, India. Telephone: +91 (44) 26182143; Mobile: 3102 4499. The temple's address is: Sri Kamalavalli Thayar Sametha Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Thirukkovil, Post Puduvayal - 601206 Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu, India. Sri Krishna Bhattar and Sri Santhanam Bhattar may be contacted here. If any seva is to be conducted, a week's time should suffice to make arrangements. Asthikas are requested to donate generously to the cause of renovating and developing the temple complex. All remittances may be made by cheques/demand draft to "Sree Vijayaraghava Trust", payable at Chennai. All donations to the temple enjoy Section 80G tax exemptions. Om Namo Narayanaya

i saw a article from "anmigha malar" - dinamalar paper. in that they have publised a article regardin agastya from skanda purana. that article is really irritating. it tells that vaishnavas harassed shaivas in kutralam region thats why agastya converted vishnu temple to shiva temple. (irrititating news without proof as skanda purana is tamasic). also it tells cauvery river originated from his kamandala (even though truth is it originates from chest of Adhi ranganatha). also it blabbers that agastya preached Sriram that skanda is supreme-brahman thru aaditya hruthayam. but i have read agasthya hridyam , in that theres no mention on skanda or muruga. it only praises Surya-naryana. i dunno why this newspaper publishes false news misguiding innocent people. can i write letter/email to that magazine ? moreover thers no upanishad praising muruga. [moreover Sri ram incarnated in solay dynasty, so as to give respect to his dynasty-god lord ram chanted aadhitya hridhayam (preached by agastya). its not that sun-god is supreme as sun itself is a right-eye of narayana. ] moreover is agastya really a genuine siddha ? (i am not insulting him. just asking).pardon me if any mistakes. Om Namo Narayana

i saw a article from "anmigha malar" - dinamalar paper. in that they have publised a article regardin agastya from skanda purana. that article is really irritating. it tells that vaishnavas harassed shaivas in kutralam region thats why agastya converted vishnu temple to shiva temple. (irrititating news without proof as skanda purana is tamasic). also it tells cauvery river originated from his kamandala (even though truth is it originates from chest of Adhi ranganatha). also it blabbers that agastya preached Sriram that skanda is supreme-brahman thru aaditya hruthayam. but i have read agasthya hridyam , in that theres no mention on skanda or muruga. it only praises Surya-naryana. i dunno why this newspaper publishes false news misguiding innocent people. can i write letter/email to that magazine ? moreover thers no upanishad praising muruga. [moreover Sri ram incarnated in solay dynasty, so as to give respect to his dynasty-god lord ram chanted aadhitya hridhayam (preached by agastya). its not that sun-god is supreme as sun itself is a right-eye of narayana. ] moreover is agastya really a genuine siddha ? (i am not insulting him. just asking).pardon me if any mistakes. Om Namo Narayana

i saw a article from "anmigha malar" - dinamalar paper. in that they have publised a article regardin agastya from skanda purana. that article is really irritating. it tells that vaishnavas harassed shaivas in kutralam region thats why agastya converted vishnu temple to shiva temple. (irrititating news without proof as skanda purana is tamasic). also it tells cauvery river originated from his kamandala (even though truth is it originates from chest of Adhi ranganatha). also it blabbers that agastya preached Sriram that skanda is supreme-brahman thru aaditya hruthayam. but i have read agasthya hridyam , in that theres no mention on skanda or muruga. it only praises Surya-naryana. i dunno why this newspaper publishes false news misguiding innocent people. can i write letter/email to that magazine ? moreover thers no upanishad praising muruga. [moreover Sri ram incarnated in solay dynasty, so as to give respect to his dynasty-god lord ram chanted aadhitya hridhayam (preached by agastya). its not that sun-god is supreme as sun itself is a right-eye of narayana. ] moreover is agastya really a genuine siddha ? (i am not insulting him. just asking).pardon me if any mistakes. Om Namo Narayana

Kovil, Tirumalai and Perumal Kovil In Sri Vaishnavite terms, "Kovil" refers to Sri Rangam, "Thiru Malai" refers to Thiru Venkatam (Tirupathi) and "Perumal Kovil" is referred to Kanchipuram.

Kovil, Tirumalai and Perumal Kovil In Sri Vaishnavite terms, "Kovil" refers to Sri Rangam, "Thiru Malai" refers to Thiru Venkatam (Tirupathi) and "Perumal Kovil" is referred to Kanchipuram.

Kovil, Tirumalai and Perumal Kovil In Sri Vaishnavite terms, "Kovil" refers to Sri Rangam, "Thiru Malai" refers to Thiru Venkatam (Tirupathi) and "Perumal Kovil" is referred to Kanchipuram.

Sri Karumanickam Perumal Temple - Karumbur Lord Vishnu has been propitiated by our Alwars in Thirvaimozhi and Nachiar Thirumozhi by various names. One among them is Karumanickam. "Karu" means the stigma of life and also black. Manickaam is a precious stone possessed by snakes. Karumanickam perumal is a manifestation of Lord Krishna. The Pallavas built a temple for Karumanickam Perumal in Karumbur. Karumbur is a small quiet village filled with greenery. The temple is between a wide lake and green fields. The inscriptions on the rocks prove that the Pallavas built the temple. There is a very strong association between Stala Sayana Perumal in Mahabalipuram and Karumanickam Perumal. In both these temples, Masi Magam is performed with a great grandeur. Annadhanam is done during Masi Magam. The Britishers removed the original temple and moved it besides the lake. The salient features of this temple are Lord Vishnu is with Sridevi and Bhoodevi in the sanctum. The Lord is seen with his Abhayahastam. The sanctorum is outside the mandapam with granite walls. Sri Ramar Patabishekam, Sri Ranganathar, Sri Ramanujar and 12 Azhwars are sculpted here. Due to natural disasters, the temple remained roofless for many years. The local people later performed kumbabishegam in 1995. This event is mentioned in the ancient manuscripts. Few people from Madurai found these manuscripts and visited the temple. Location : This small village is situated near Singaperumal kovil in Chengalpattu district. This village is close to Maraimalai Nagar Lake and Ford factory. Every year Lord Narasimha from Singaperumal kovil visits this village for Paarivettai on Vijayadasami. The villagers donated 6 acres of land for Singaperumal for celebrating Paarivettai. Singaperumal comes with pomp and splendor on his return anadhanam is performed. There is also a Shiva Temple, which is 1000 years old. After performing the kumbabishekam for Karumanickam perumal, the villagers have prospered by doing some cottage industry work. Many of them are involved in embroidery clothes. There are many factories that have come near the village. In the same village there is another small temple called Yellaiamman temple. This deity is the village guard and she has done many wonders for the local people. Our request is people who go to Singaperumal temple, should also visit Karumanickam perumal temple. When more people visit, the shrine gets more power to help the poor and needy. We just hope and pray that the lord bestows more on the local people and the village for them prosper and have peace of mind.

Perumal Dharshan through 3 vaasals The Perumal of Thiruvananthapuram divyadesam - Sri Anantha Padmanabha swamy gives His seva through 3 Vaasals(entrances). Through one vaasal, we can see the thiru mugham (face), through another vaasal, we can see his thiru maarbhu (chest) and through the final third vaasal, we can get the Thiru paadha seva.(feet)

Perumal Dharshan through 3 vaasals The Perumal of Thiruvananthapuram divyadesam - Sri Anantha Padmanabha swamy gives His seva through 3 Vaasals(entrances). Through one vaasal, we can see the thiru mugham (face), through another vaasal, we can see his thiru maarbhu (chest) and through the final third vaasal, we can get the Thiru paadha seva.(feet)

Perumal Dharshan through 3 vaasals The Perumal of Thiruvananthapuram divyadesam - Sri Anantha Padmanabha swamy gives His seva through 3 Vaasals(entrances). Through one vaasal, we can see the thiru mugham (face), through another vaasal, we can see his thiru maarbhu (chest) and through the final third vaasal, we can get the Thiru paadha seva.(feet)