Thirukkurungudi Divya Desam- from the Hindu - for your reading pleasure

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The ancient temple at Thirukurungudi, situated 47 km

from Tirunelveli past Nanguneri, has great historical

significance. PRADEEP CHAKRAVARTHY gives an account.

 

Tirukkurungudi temple ... literature speaks of green

groves and tall mansions.

 

"WHY MY companions do you blame me? It's not my fault

that I am in love with him! On seeing my Lord of

Thirukurungudi, I think only of His discus, His conch,

His lotus eyes and pair of coral hued lips. My heart

is mine no longer!" Thiruvaimozhi 5.5.1

 

Going on, Nammazhwar explains in the next 8 stanzas

the overriding obsession of Parankusa Naayaki towards

the Lord in Thirukurungudi. In what are among the most

beautiful paasurams, one hears Parankusa Naayaki

replying to her companions and her mother of how the

spellbinding beauty and majesty of the Lord has

overcome her. She speaks of His hue, His jewels, His

weapons, His garlands and begs her friends not to

blame her, for her obsession is one that is all

consuming and beyond her own control.

 

Azhwar speaks of palm tree groves and tall mansions.

The palm tree groves are intact watered by the

Nambiaru but the houses are dwarfed by the majesty of

the entrance gopuram.

 

Although incomplete, even without any tier, it raises

over a flight of stairs. The variety of sculptures of

Saivite and Vaishnavite themes only gives a sample of

what is to come within the 18 acres inside.

 

Crossing the threshold, Sri Tirunarayanar took a few

minutes to explain the working of the 30-ft doors.

Crossing in we admired more sculptures on the gopuram

including one of Saturn. Passing by this, we went to

an intermediary mandapam with eight grand Nayak

sculptures.

 

Climbing up the five-tier gopuram after this, our eyes

were subjected to a surfeit of carvings in wood. We

went past a smaller mandapam with more Nayak

sculptures of a ferocious Narasimha, a gypsy couple

kidnapping a prince and princess, the hallmark of

Nayak sculptures to the main shrines.

 

The Lord here is in three separate shrines, standing

in one, seated in another and reclining on the third.

The images are of stucco beautifully painted. Bhoomi

Devi was in a mellow green to depict the greenery of

the earth, Sri Devi in a golden yellow. True to his

name of Sundaraparipoornan or Vadivazhagiyanambi (one

of matchless beauty) the Lord was of breathtaking

beauty. Flanked by Brigu and Markandeya, the archakar

told how the Lord blessed Kari and Udayanangai with

their progeny Nammazhwar. He also told how the Lord

appeared to Ramanuja as a disciple and earned the Lord

the name Vaishnava Nambi.

 

Next, we went to the shrine of Mahendranathar, a

shrine for Lord Siva in the main temple complex and

the beautiful Krishna shrine. "You must visit the

Nambi shrine on the Mahendragiri hill and

Thiruparkadal Nambi. They are also part of this temple

and the former is set in a beautiful forest beside a

stream," said Thirunarayanan. The temple has been

mentioned in the verses by Periyazhwar and

Thirumazhisaipiran. Thirumazhisaipiran in the

Thiruchandaviruttam speaks of Kurungudi being a place

where the palm fruits roll into the river where cranes

and Valai fish abound (verse 62).

 

Thirumangai Azhwar spent his last days here and

appropriately in his song on the temple, he speaks as

Parakala Naayaki, "The cool moonlight breeze, laden

with His jasmine's fragrance, rips my heart with

longing.

 

Let these bangled sleepers prattle.

 

But carry me away to my lord in Kurungudi." — Periya

Thirumozhi 9.5.2

 

Ottakoothar, the Chola poet speaks of the temples

prosperity and says, "pearls are aplenty in the groves

that cranes peck at them and nearly choke in the

process!"

 

Inscriptions are few in number. A unique event in the

town is the celebration in song and dance of

Nampaduvan a member of the panar community, who

redeems a demon from his curse. Kaisika Natakam is on

the night of Ekadasi in Karthigai month. The months of

Thai and Panguni have other important festivals. The

Thirukurungudi temple is administered by the Jeeyar.

than anything else.

 

The visit was unforgettable and we could agree with

Nammazhwar who says, "My resplendent Lord of the

celestials, lives in Kurungudi and shines like molten

gold. How can I ever forget him?" Thiruvaimozhi 1.10.9

The temple is 47 km from Tirunelveli past Nanguneri.

Contact for more details: Thirunarayanan, Thirujeeyar

Math, Thirukurungudi, Tirunelveli District.

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Sri.Madhavakkannan,

 

Thanks for the note on Thirukkurungudi, referring to the article

in Hindu. It is always a great feeling to read about

Sundaraparipooranan anywhere. This DD stands apart from the rest

by the way the relationship with Azhwars, Acharyas, a Bhakta and

ofcourse with the other worshipping devata (Rudran) and a

beautiful nature.

 

Thirukkungudi, as everyone knows is considered to be close to

Parampadam. Perumal is in 5 forms in this Divya Desam. Can

anyone match Brahman? No, that is what Vedanta says. Again, is

He is not having any attributes? No again says Vedanta, as

rightly pointed to by our Acharyas. Now, for any layman,

combining these factors logically, how can Brahman be portrayed?

Very Easy, the soul should visit a beautiful DD, which is

located 8 miles away from Vanamamalai DD. Perumal is in varna

kalapam, and His very name is the answer for that. He is easily

accesible, and it is aDiyEn's request to everyone to visit this

DD.

 

EnganeyO annaimIrgAl ennai ...

selgindrathu en nenjamE

 

by Nammazhwar.

 

aDiyEn,

Ramanan

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Please visit this link

http://www.narthaki.com/info/articles/article43.html

 

Sadagopan mama has writtena beautiful article on this Divy

Desam.

 

Again, a request all of you who read this for paying a visit to

Nambi.

 

aDiyEn,

ramanan

 

 

---- On Thu, 26 Aug 2004, Madhavakkannan V

(srivaishnavan) wrote:

 

> Hailed by the Azhwars

>

>

http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/08/27/stories/2004082702620600.htm

>

> The ancient temple at Thirukurungudi, situated 47 km

> from Tirunelveli past Nanguneri, has great historical

> significance. PRADEEP CHAKRAVARTHY gives an account.

>

> Tirukkurungudi temple ... literature speaks of green

> groves and tall mansions.

>

> "WHY MY companions do you blame me? It's not my fault

> that I am in love with him! On seeing my Lord of

> Thirukurungudi, I think only of His discus, His conch,

> His lotus eyes and pair of coral hued lips. My heart

> is mine no longer!" Thiruvaimozhi 5.5.1

>

> Going on, Nammazhwar explains in the next 8 stanzas

> the overriding obsession of Parankusa Naayaki towards

> the Lord in Thirukurungudi. In what are among the most

> beautiful paasurams, one hears Parankusa Naayaki

> replying to her companions and her mother of how the

> spellbinding beauty and majesty of the Lord has

> overcome her. She speaks of His hue, His jewels, His

> weapons, His garlands and begs her friends not to

> blame her, for her obsession is one that is all

> consuming and beyond her own control.

>

> Azhwar speaks of palm tree groves and tall mansions.

> The palm tree groves are intact watered by the

> Nambiaru but the houses are dwarfed by the majesty of

> the entrance gopuram.

>

> Although incomplete, even without any tier, it raises

> over a flight of stairs. The variety of sculptures of

> Saivite and Vaishnavite themes only gives a sample of

> what is to come within the 18 acres inside.

>

> Crossing the threshold, Sri Tirunarayanar took a few

> minutes to explain the working of the 30-ft doors.

> Crossing in we admired more sculptures on the gopuram

> including one of Saturn. Passing by this, we went to

> an intermediary mandapam with eight grand Nayak

> sculptures.

>

> Climbing up the five-tier gopuram after this, our eyes

> were subjected to a surfeit of carvings in wood. We

> went past a smaller mandapam with more Nayak

> sculptures of a ferocious Narasimha, a gypsy couple

> kidnapping a prince and princess, the hallmark of

> Nayak sculptures to the main shrines.

>

> The Lord here is in three separate shrines, standing

> in one, seated in another and reclining on the third.

> The images are of stucco beautifully painted. Bhoomi

> Devi was in a mellow green to depict the greenery of

> the earth, Sri Devi in a golden yellow. True to his

> name of Sundaraparipoornan or Vadivazhagiyanambi (one

> of matchless beauty) the Lord was of breathtaking

> beauty. Flanked by Brigu and Markandeya, the archakar

> told how the Lord blessed Kari and Udayanangai with

> their progeny Nammazhwar. He also told how the Lord

> appeared to Ramanuja as a disciple and earned the Lord

> the name Vaishnava Nambi.

>

> Next, we went to the shrine of Mahendranathar, a

> shrine for Lord Siva in the main temple complex and

> the beautiful Krishna shrine. "You must visit the

> Nambi shrine on the Mahendragiri hill and

> Thiruparkadal Nambi. They are also part of this temple

> and the former is set in a beautiful forest beside a

> stream," said Thirunarayanan. The temple has been

> mentioned in the verses by Periyazhwar and

> Thirumazhisaipiran. Thirumazhisaipiran in the

> Thiruchandaviruttam speaks of Kurungudi being a place

> where the palm fruits roll into the river where cranes

> and Valai fish abound (verse 62).

>

> Thirumangai Azhwar spent his last days here and

> appropriately in his song on the temple, he speaks as

> Parakala Naayaki, "The cool moonlight breeze, laden

> with His jasmine's fragrance, rips my heart with

> longing.

>

> Let these bangled sleepers prattle.

>

> But carry me away to my lord in Kurungudi." — Periya

> Thirumozhi 9.5.2

>

> Ottakoothar, the Chola poet speaks of the temples

> prosperity and says, "pearls are aplenty in the groves

> that cranes peck at them and nearly choke in the

> process!"

>

> Inscriptions are few in number. A unique event in the

> town is the celebration in song and dance of

> Nampaduvan a member of the panar community, who

> redeems a demon from his curse. Kaisika Natakam is on

> the night of Ekadasi in Karthigai month. The months of

> Thai and Panguni have other important festivals. The

> Thirukurungudi temple is administered by the Jeeyar.

> than anything else.

>

> The visit was unforgettable and we could agree with

> Nammazhwar who says, "My resplendent Lord of the

> celestials, lives in Kurungudi and shines like molten

> gold. How can I ever forget him?" Thiruvaimozhi 1.10.9

> The temple is 47 km from Tirunelveli past Nanguneri.

> Contact for more details: Thirunarayanan, Thirujeeyar

> Math, Thirukurungudi, Tirunelveli District.

>

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namaskaram

pradeep chakravarthy is my second cousin, a great grandson of Sri TV

Sundaram Iyengar who is now writing a great deal on divya kshetrams

i am happy that the annual all night ritual of KAISIKA NATAKAM has been mentioned in the article

please inform all those in your discussion group that this year on

November 22nd is the sukla paksha ekadasi which is observed as

KAISIKA EKADASI and will be the same night when the 'natakam' will be

staged for the sixth consecutive year since its revival in 1999.

sincerely,

anita ratnam

>Madhavakkannan V <srivaishnavan > >

Oppiliappan >ramanuja,

, acharya,

nama-singapore, Oppiliappan,

Srivenugopala, desikasampradaya,

parakalamatham,

> Thirukkurungudi Divya Desam- from the Hindu -

for your reading pleasure >Thu, 26 Aug 2004 17:13:58 -0700 (PDT)

> >Hailed by the Azhwars >

>http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/08/27/stories/2004082702620600.htm >

>The ancient temple at Thirukurungudi, situated 47 km >from

Tirunelveli past Nanguneri, has great historical >significance.

PRADEEP CHAKRAVARTHY gives an account. > >Tirukkurungudi temple ...

literature speaks of green >groves and tall mansions. > >"WHY MY

companions do you blame me? It's not my fault >that I am in love with

him! On seeing my Lord of >Thirukurungudi, I think only of His discus,

His conch, >His lotus eyes and pair of coral hued lips. My heart >is

mine no longer!" Thiruvaimozhi 5.5.1 > >Going on, Nammazhwar explains

in the next 8 stanzas >the overriding obsession of Parankusa Naayaki

towards >the Lord in Thirukurungudi. In what are among the most

>beautiful paasurams, one hears Parankusa Naayaki >replying to her

companions and her mother of how the >spellbinding beauty and majesty

of the Lord has >overcome her. She speaks of His hue, His jewels, His

>weapons, His garlands and begs her friends not to >blame her, for

her obsession is one that is all >consuming and beyond her own

control. > >Azhwar speaks of palm tree groves and tall mansions. >The

palm tree groves are intact watered by the >Nambiaru but the houses

are dwarfed by the majesty of >the entrance gopuram. > >Although

incomplete, even without any tier, it raises >over a flight of

stairs. The variety of sculptures of >Saivite and Vaishnavite themes

only gives a sample of >what is to come within the 18 acres inside. >

>Crossing the threshold, Sri Tirunarayanar took a few >minutes to

explain the working of the 30-ft doors. >Crossing in we admired more

sculptures on the gopuram >including one of Saturn. Passing by this,

we went to >an intermediary mandapam with eight grand Nayak

>sculptures. > >Climbing up the five-tier gopuram after this, our

eyes >were subjected to a surfeit of carvings in wood. We >went past

a smaller mandapam with more Nayak >sculptures of a ferocious

Narasimha, a gypsy couple >kidnapping a prince and princess, the

hallmark of >Nayak sculptures to the main shrines. > >The Lord here

is in three separate shrines, standing >in one, seated in another and

reclining on the third. >The images are of stucco beautifully painted.

Bhoomi >Devi was in a mellow green to depict the greenery of >the

earth, Sri Devi in a golden yellow. True to his >name of

Sundaraparipoornan or Vadivazhagiyanambi (one >of matchless beauty)

the Lord was of breathtaking >beauty. Flanked by Brigu and

Markandeya, the archakar >told how the Lord blessed Kari and

Udayanangai with >their progeny Nammazhwar. He also told how the Lord

>appeared to Ramanuja as a disciple and earned the Lord >the name

Vaishnava Nambi. > >Next, we went to the shrine of Mahendranathar, a

>shrine for Lord Siva in the main temple complex and >the beautiful

Krishna shrine. "You must visit the >Nambi shrine on the Mahendragiri

hill and >Thiruparkadal Nambi. They are also part of this temple >and

the former is set in a beautiful forest beside a >stream," said

Thirunarayanan. The temple has been >mentioned in the verses by

Periyazhwar and >Thirumazhisaipiran. Thirumazhisaipiran in the

>Thiruchandaviruttam speaks of Kurungudi being a place >where the

palm fruits roll into the river where cranes >and Valai fish abound

(verse 62). > >Thirumangai Azhwar spent his last days here and

>appropriately in his song on the temple, he speaks as >Parakala

Naayaki, "The cool moonlight breeze, laden >with His jasmine's

fragrance, rips my heart with >longing. > >Let these bangled sleepers

prattle. > >But carry me away to my lord in Kurungudi." — Periya

>Thirumozhi 9.5.2 > >Ottakoothar, the Chola poet speaks of the

temples >prosperity and says, "pearls are aplenty in the groves >that

cranes peck at them and nearly choke in the >process!" > >Inscriptions

are few in number. A unique event in the >town is the celebration in

song and dance of >Nampaduvan a member of the panar community, who

>redeems a demon from his curse. Kaisika Natakam is on >the night of

Ekadasi in Karthigai month. The months of >Thai and Panguni have

other important festivals. The >Thirukurungudi temple is administered

by the Jeeyar. >than anything else. > >The visit was unforgettable and

we could agree with >Nammazhwar who says, "My resplendent Lord of the

>celestials, lives in Kurungudi and shines like molten >gold. How can

I ever forget him?" Thiruvaimozhi 1.10.9 >The temple is 47 km from

Tirunelveli past Nanguneri. >Contact for more details:

Thirunarayanan, Thirujeeyar >Math, Thirukurungudi, Tirunelveli

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