Guest guest Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 I have a small query. The 'Ananda Nilayam' of Lord Srinivasa of Tirumala has 4 lions surrounded on the top (4 corners). Our Sri Vaishnava temples generally have 'Periya Thiruvadi - Garudazhwar' on the four sides of the Sanctum Sanctorium. I wish to know why lions are placed at Tirumala. I understood that the followers of other schools tried to degrade the scancity of our Thirumala and all their evil efforts were vanquished by Sri Bhashyakarar. Do the lions represent the commotion at that period? I am asking this question out of ignorance. Learned members, please clarify. Best Regards, Jayakrishna DaAsan. Read only the mail you want - Mail SpamGuard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Dear DEvotee : The lions are the symbol of Pallava Kings who were engaged in Temple(Vimana) renovation . It has nothing to do as some believe that the Temple originally was that of DEvi (Sakthi Or the Temple of SaakthAs). V.Sadagopan - VM Jayakrishna Devaki Ponnappan Thursday, September 30, 2004 4:07 PM A Query Dear Devotees, I have a small query. The 'Ananda Nilayam' of Lord Srinivasa of Tirumala has 4 lions surrounded on the top (4 corners). Our Sri Vaishnava temples generally have 'Periya Thiruvadi - Garudazhwar' on the four sides of the Sanctum Sanctorium. I wish to know why lions are placed at Tirumala. I understood that the followers of other schools tried to degrade the scancity of our Thirumala and all their evil efforts were vanquished by Sri Bhashyakarar. Do the lions represent the commotion at that period? I am asking this question out of ignorance. Learned members, please clarify. Best Regards, Jayakrishna DaAsan. Read only the mail you want - Mail SpamGuard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.