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Dear AasthikAs :

This list of books/Pamphlets would be of interest for you .

It goes beyond the needs of VaishNavAs and addresses

the needs of AasthikAs belonging to other groups.

 

Some of these books might be of interst to acquire and study .

The Publisher is at NangainallUr , Chennai .

 

V.Sadagopan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.... Please keep a PRINT of this WEB-PAGE for your ready reference ...(Information as of 27 August 2004)

 

 

 

SWARNAPURI

 

.... Opening the golden pages of our glorius heritage ...

 

 

SWARNAPURI is home to modern ideas and technology, as applied to tradition, culture and heritage. To start with, books have been published at subsidized cost, covering various aspects of temple worship, Kumbhabhishekham, Marriage ceremony, Vedic learning and Vedic rituals. You can have an overview of the books in this site.

 

.... BOOKs PUBLISHED and / or DISTRIBUTED by SRIDHARAN ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

01. SUNDARA KANDAM (Original Valmiki Ramayana Slokas in Tamil), I Edition, 13-4-2004. 960 Pages. Rs. 300.

 

 

This book is designed to be a comprehensive compendium on Valmiki Ramayana - Sundara Kandam, especially for those who do not know Sanskrit, but would like to read (do PARAYANAM of) Sundara Kanda Moola Slokas, with proper pronunciation. Special computer aided design of characters and big font-size render the flow of the reading materials comfortable even for the elderly, and also aids in properly chanting the words. Contents (synopsis) of all the slokas have been briefly explained in the Foot-Notes, so that, as one reads the slokas, his/her thoughts can remain anchored on that particular phase of the Ramayana Epic, with which most of us are familiar. In the beginning, the Sampradaya Dhyana Slokas, for Smarthas, Vaishnavas & Madhwas, and Rama/Ramayana Pooja details are given. In the end, Sampradaya Swasti vachanams and Archanai Namavalis are given. The Ramayana Sargas (from outside Sundara Kandam), that are normally expected to be read in the beginning and in the end of Sundara Kanda Parayanam are also printed. An elaborate write-Up in the end gives the serious reader all the details required about Valmiki, Ramayana, Various types of Parayana Sampradaya etc.

 

 

 

02. SAMA GANAM - Book 1 (in TAMIL lipi), I Edition, 13-4-2004.176 Pages. Rs. 60.

 

 

This book is perhaps the first of its kind to bring out Samams (Sama Veda Mantras , or Sama Ganams, or Sama Vedic Verses or Poems) in print, using Tamil lipi. In addition to the usual difficulties encountered to bring out different pronunciational nuances using Tamil characters, another challenge we have to face in printing Sama Vedam is its SWARA MARKINGs! With great difficulty and perseverance, the swaras have been marked in this book, to the satisfaction of Sama Vedic Scholars, and in that, perhaps, this book can be considered as a pioneering venture. For this book, more than 120 SAMAMs that are usually chanted during Udaka Santi, Aupasanam, Pratisaram, Anguram etc., have been selected, in addition to Sama Veda Rudra Namakam-Chamakam, Purusha Sooktam, SriSooktam, Pancha Santhi and Asirvadam. Nearly one-third of the pages of this book is dedicated to a Write-Up, which gives essential aspects of Sama Vedam to the common man, so that the Gruhasthas belonging to the Sama Vedic sub-sect can have an idea about their Sakha.

 

 

 

03. MANTRA PUSHPA MAALA (in Tamil and also Sanskrit) - III Edition, (02-10-2004). 608 Pages. Rs.160.

 

 

In the First Edition, this book was named as SriRudram-Chamakam-Sookthani. It contained SriRudra Prasnam (Namakam) & Chamakam and 19 important Sookthas.II Edition is a greatly enlarged, comprehensive and improved one, with a new name reflecting its present status. The text follows ancient vedic literature found in grantha lipi, so that they are as close as possible to the rendering of vedas in the guru-shishya paramapara.III Edition is a fully revised and corrected Version. Aasirvadha Mantras, Sama Veda Mantras etc., have been added.Mantra Pushpa Maala has a separate section which gives brief explanatory notes on all the mantras included in the book, along with information about their place in the ancient vedic literature.Contents of this book are: LaghuNyasam, SriRudram (Namakam), Chamakam, Purusha Sooktham, Uthara Narayanam, Maha Narayanam, Durga Sooktham, Sri Sooktham, Medha Sooktham, Sraddha Sooktham, Saraswathi Sooktham, Vaak Sooktham, Bhoo Sooktham, Neela Sooktham, Bhagya Sooktham, Brahma Sooktham, Vishnu Sooktham, Rudra Sooktham, Devi Sooktham, Rathri Sooktham, Manyu Sooktham, Swasthi Sooktham, Go Sooktham, Pavamaana Sooktham, Varuna Sooktham, Navagraha Sooktham, Nakshatra Sooktham, Dhoorva Sooktham, Anna Sooktham, Five Mruthyu Sookthas, Grutha Sooktham, Ayushya Sooktham, Aditya Mandale Parabrahma Upasanam, Aditya Purushsya Sarvathmakathva Pradarsanam, Narayana Upanishad, Thrisuparna Mantras, Portions from Chandogya Upanishad, Portions from Brahadaranyakopanishad, Portions from Brahma Soothram, Santhi Panchakam, Mantra Pushpam, Chatur Vedam (with a few Krama, Jata and Ghana patas, and Samams), Swasthi Vachanam, Asirvada Mantras, and Kshama Prarthanai.

 

 

 

04. VEDA MANTRA MAALAI (Mantras only in Tamil) II Edition, 5-3-2004.96 Pages. Rs.30.

 

 

This book is intended to be a companion volume of Mantra Pushpa Maala. This contains the Tamil version of all the Mantras included in Mantra Pushpa Mala, Edition II. It is printed in slightly smaller letters and is presented as a thin book fo easy handling.

 

 

 

05. SRIRUDRA EKADASINI (Tamil) - III Edition, 24-6-2004. 544 Pages. Rs. 140.

 

 

This book is home to all the Mantras, Slokas and Sthothras that are used during the SriRudra Ekadasini (MahaPrayaschitha Karma), that is usually performed prior to Shashtiabdapurthi, Sathabishekam etc.This book is also useful while performing Ekadasa Rudram, Maha Rudram and Athi Rudram in temples, for propitiating the Gods for common good. Some of the items that could be found in this book are: Maha Sankalpam, Punyahavaachanam, Kalasa Prathishtai, SriRudram (Namakam), Chamakam, Ekadasa Rudra Japa Argya mantras, Laghu Pooja mantras, SriRudra Trisathi Archana Namavali, Mantras for Pradakshinam and Namaskaram, SriRudraHoma mantras complete with Poorvangam, Utharangam and Swaha-karams, Mantras for Prokshanam and Abhishekam, a compilation of Sanskrit words that are frequently used during worship, along with the meaning of the words, etc..The 3rd edition is an enlarged and re-designed edition of its predecessor. Sama Veda Mantras, Trisuparna Mantras, Aasirvadha Mantras, The location of Mantras in the original Vedic Texts, Short Meaning of the Mantras etc., have been added.

 

 

 

06. MAHANYASA KRAMAM - FOLDER (in Sanskrit). Folded, Laminated Card - Eight Pages. Rs. 10.

 

 

This 8-page laminated folder is designed to assist those who are proficient in Mahanyasam. This contains, in Devanagari lipi, the Bhodayanokta Kramam, that is, the first few syllables of the mantras to be chanted at every stage, so that this can be referred to as a memory pad.

 

 

 

07. SRIRUDRA ARCHANAI with KRAMA PATAM (in Sanskrit and Tamil) I Edition, 17.05.002. 192 Pages. Rs. 40.

 

 

This book consists of SriRudram - Namakam and Chamakam, both in Devanagari and as Tamil transliteration. They are so presented that those who want to do Rudra Archanai using the Mantras as such, can conveniently do so with the notations printed. In addition, KRAMA PAATAM has been printed both in Devanagari and as Tamil transliteration. Notations have been given here also to help those who want to do Kramaarchanai. A detailed write-up regarding performance of Rudraarchanai and Rudra kramaarchanai covers all aspects of usage of the vedic mantras for performing archanai in various ways. Meaning of both Namaka and Chamaka mantras have been given in brief, so that while performing the archanai, the worshiper can understand what he is chanting.

 

 

 

08. UDAKASANTHI (Tamil) - II Edition, 08-06-2003. 204 Pages. Rs. 40.

 

 

This book is home to all the Mantras, Slokas and Sthothras that are used during the Udakasanthi Japa Prayaschitha Karma, that is usually performed prior to Upanayanam, Seemantham etc. The topics that can be found inside this book are: Guru Vandanam, Anugnai, Vigneswara Poojai, Sankalapam, Graha Preeti, Kumba Staapanam, Chatur Veda Praarambam, 40 sets of Veda Mantras that have to chanted, Prokshana Mantras, Ankuraarpanam (Paaligai), Pratisarabandam (Rakshaabandanam), Bodayana Sutras, Prayoga Sutras, Sooktas that have to be chanted etc.

 

 

 

09. KOOSHMAANDA HOMAM (in Tamil and Sanskrit) I Edition, 1-08-2003. 304 Pages. Rs. 80.

 

 

Koosmanda Homam is the best Praayaschitha Homam, prescribed in Krishna Yajur Veda. This book gives the Homa Mantras in both Tamil and Sanskrit lipi, along with the methodology to perform the Homam. The mantras are also given by separating the "padas", so that the uninitiated can slowly learn and properly pronounce them. Meaning of the Mantras is given in Tamil. Detailed Notes in Tamil with authentic annotations can be found in this book. All the Nitya Karmas that a Gruhastha should know, viz.. Praatha Snaanam, Suddhi Punyaahavaachanam, Yagnopaveeda Dhaaranam, Panchakavya Sammelanam, Vichchinna Agni Santaanam, Aupaasanam etc., have been dealt with in detail.Also excerpts from Sastras about various day-to-day questions that creep up in the minds of a Gurhastha have been compiled and given as a Chapter. Hence this book shall be a good companion for Gruhasthas who would like to be in touch with tradition.

 

 

 

10. MANTRA PRASNAM - (in Sanskrit with Tamil meaning) - I Edition. 05-03-2003, 248 Pages. Rs. 60.

 

 

This book contains those yajur veda mantras prescribed by Aapasthamba Maharshi for performing the smartha karmas of Gruhasthas, like Upanayanam, Vivaaham, Jathakarma etc.. The mantras are given in Sanskrit whereas their meaning is given in Tamil. Manthra Prasnam is called as Ekaagni Kaandam - and learnt as a part of the main vedic text.

 

 

 

11. VEDIC CHANTS - 1 (RUDRAM & PANCHASOOKTAM) (Sanskrit & Tamil) I Edition, Reprint. 18-4-2003. 96 Pages. Rs. 25.

 

 

This book consists of Sri Rudram, Purusha Sooktam, Narayana Sooktam, Durga Sooktam, Sri Sooktam, Medha Sooktam (called the Five or Pancha Sookta) and also Santhi Panchakam, both in Devanagari and Tamil lipi, in a fairly bold type-face.This book is intended to serve as the first book for learning veda in the non-traditional way.

 

 

 

12. VEDIC CHANTS - 2 (MAHANYASAM in Tamil, I Edition. Reprint. 18.4.2003. 96 Pages. Rs. 25.

 

 

This book is designed to serve as the second book for those who attempt to learn Vedas in the non-tranditional fashion. This booklet contains Mahanyasam printed in a fairly bold type-face. Bodhayana Sutras are also printed in Devanagari lipi.

 

 

 

13. Vedic Chants - 3 (ACHIDRAM-ASHWAMEDHAM, in Tamil) II Edition. 5-3-2004, 176 Pages. Rs. 50.

 

 

This book is designed as the third book for those who attempt to learn Vedas in a non-traditional fashion. This book contains Taittreeya Braahmanam, Third Ashtakam, 7th, 8th and 9th Prasnas, meant for Yajur Veda Parayanam during Ekadasi-Dwadasi.

 

 

 

14. Vedic Chants - 4 (KATAKAM in TAMIL lipi) I Edition, 5-3-2004. 112 Pages. Rs. 30.

 

 

This book presents the three Krishna Yajur Veda Katakam prasnams, in Tamil lipi, with easy to understand pronunciation and Swara markings. Katakam is intended to be learnt for chanting during the Ekadasi-Dwadasi Veda Parayana routine, along with Achidram-Aswamedham, and Upanishad.

 

 

 

15. Vedic Chants - 5 (VARUNA JAPAM, in Tamil) I Edition, 13-4-2004. 48 Pages. Rs. 15. Parjanya Santhi Vidhi Only

 

 

This booklet gives the Methodology of performing Varuna Japam (Parjanya Santhi), as prescribed in Santhi Kusumakaram and Santhi Ratnakaram, in Tamil. Only the List of Mantras is given as found in the Original. Mantras in full are NOT printed. They are proposed to be printed in the next Edition, when the Book will be renamed as VARUNA JAPA MANTHRAKOSAM.

 

 

 

16. SIVAALAYA POOJA MANTRAs (Tamil) V Edition, 2-9-2002. 318 Pages. Rs. 70.

 

 

This book is home to a number of selected Mantras, Slokas and Sthothras that are used during Shiva pooja and prayers, at homes and temples. Some of the items that can be found in this book are: LaghuNyaasam, SriRudram(Namakam), Chamakam, 25 Sookthas & extracts from Upanishads, MahaGanapathy AtharvaSirshopanishad, 12 Sthothras, Deva Pooja Mantras, Chankabishekham, 6 AshtotharaSatha Namavalis, Santhi Panchakam, Gosha Santhi, Manthra Pushpam, extracts from ChathurVedha including SriGanapathy Praarthana GanaPatam and SriSiva Panchakshari GanaPatam, excerpts from Siva Aagamas concerning Sivaalaya Worship, a compilation of Sanskrit words that are frequently used during worship, along with the meaning of the words, etc..

 

 

 

17. SIVAGNIYIL CHANDI HOMAM (in Tamil) I Edition, 24-06-2003. 80 Pages. Rs. 20.

 

 

There is enough confusion that a serious devotee has to encounter when he attempts to organize a Chandi Homam in ancient Temple precincts, where the worship is performed according to Agama Sastras. There appear to be grey areas while talking about Sivaagni, Vaidikaagni, Laukikaagni etc., and performance of popular Homams like Chandi Homam, Rudra Homam etc., in the Temple premises where Sivaagni is prescribed. After detailed interactions with Resource Persons in the fields of Saakta Practices, Vaidika Prayogas and Aagama Sastras, a methodolgy has been evolved to organize and perform Chandi Homam in Sivaagni, raised according to Aagamas. The same was also performed in an ancient Temple and accepted by all. That procedure has been described in detail in this book.

 

 

 

18. KUMBHABHISHEKHAM (Tamil) III Edition, 08-12-2002. 334 Pages. Rs. 80.

 

 

This book has been designed to introduce the serious reader into the various aspects of Tiruppani of temples and subsequent Kumbhabhishekham. Written in easy and free-flowing style, and based on the personal experience of the author during his association with the restoration and Kumbhabhishekham of Sri Dhanmeesar Semponkoil at Nangainallur, Chennai, this book has been acclaimed as a mini-encyclopedia to the un-initiated. Those who receive the blesssings of The Lord to participate in Kumbhabhishekham related activities will find the "Practical Hints" section and "Models" section very useful. This revised and enlarged Edition includes: Tatvaarchanai-Sparsahuthi, Pavitrotsavam and Dwajasthambam in detail, as Annexures.

 

 

 

19. TATVARCHANAI & SPARSAHUTI (in Tamil) I Edition, 17.5.2002. 88 Pages. Rs. 20.

 

 

This book, written in Tamil, with Prayogam details in Grantha lipi, has been Compiled by Kanchipuram K. Rajappa Sivachariyar, an Agama Expert, who has several years of experience and expertise in performing Kumbabhishekhams as Sarvasadhakar, both in India and many countries abroad.Tatvarchanai and Sparsahuti are two important rituals performed before any Kumbabhishekham. A detailed write-up in Tamil explains the various aspects of these rituals. The performing methodology (prayoga vidhi) has also been given in grantha lipi.

 

 

 

20. DWAJASTHAMBAM (in Tamil) - I Edition. 26-08-2002, 48 Pages. Rs. 20.

 

 

This book is a compilation of Aagama information on Construction, Erection, Consecration and Tatva of Dwajasthambam in Temples.

 

 

 

21. Sri Bhairavar (Tamil) II Edition, 5-3-2004. 96 Pages. Rs. 20.

 

 

The topics that can be found inside this book are: Eight old Tamil songs on Bhairavar, Kaalabhairavashtakam, Ashtotharasathanama Sthothram, Ashtothara Sathanamavali, Sahasranama Stothram, Sahasranamavali, Brief details about Bhairavar & His worship picked up from Aagamas, and Sastras,

 

 

 

22. SRI DAKSHINAMURTHY (in Tamil) I Edition, 19-08-2003. 96 Pages. Rs. 30.

 

 

The topics that can be found inside this book are: Sahasra Namavali, Ashtothara Satha Namavali, Dhyana Slokas, Dakshinamurthi Sthothram by AdiSankara, Moola mantram and Yantram, Tamil songs from Panniru Tirumurai, Tamil Songs by Trichy Thayumanava Swamigal, Dakshinamurthi Sthothram by Tiruvannamalai Ramana Maharshi, Extensive Explanatory Notes of Dakshinamurthi legends and worship.

 

 

 

23. SRI GANAPATHY (in Tamil) I Edition, 24-10-2003. 192 Pages. Rs. 50.

 

 

The topics that can be found inside this book are: Sahasra Namavali, Ashtothara Satha Namavali, Dhyana Slokas with Tamil meaning for 32 types of Vinayaka murthis, Maha Ganesa Pancharatnam, Ganapathy Atharvaseershopanishad, Sri Ganesa Kavacham (from Bhargava Puranam), Vinayakar Kavacham (from Kachiappa Munivar's Vinayakar Puranam in Tamil), Vinayakar Thuthi (songs from Vinayakar Puranam), Vinayakar Agaval of Avvaiyar, Vinayakar Tiru-Agaval of Nakkeerar, Vigneswara Pooja, Sankatahara Chaturthi Pooja and Siddhi Vinayakar Pooja Mantras, Chatur-Avruthi Tharpanam, A varied collection of Tamil songs, Extensive Explanatory Notes on Ganapathy legends and worship.

 

 

 

24. Sri VISHNU SAHASRANAMA STHOTHRAM (in Tamil-Grantha Lipi) I Edition, 14-01-2002. 48 Pages. Rs. 5.

 

 

Tamil language and pure Tamil literature do not require the characters that are found in other Indian languages which represent four different pronunciations for Ka, Cha, Ta, Tha and Pa. Similarly a few more characters are also not needed unless, we attempt to properly print in Tamil, literature from other languages. This thought has prompted us in developing a new computerised lipi, synthesizing Tamil and Grantham characters. Grantha lipi has lent a few charcters to represent sounds for which Tamil lipi has no character-form, thereby enriching the Tamil language and enabling it to accept literature from all over, as transliteration. This book is a trial production in Tamil-Grantha lipi.Compiled by Vedacharya Sri Paruthiyur R.Srinivasa Sastrigal, this book contains: Guru Sthuthi, Sri Ganesa Pancharatnam, Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Sthothram, Purusha Sooktham, Dwadasa Nama Panjara Sthothram and Anjaneya Sthuthi.

 

 

 

25. Sri VISHNU SAHASRANAAMA STOTHRAM (in 4 lipis), I Edition, 04-09-2002. 112 Pages. Rs. 25.

 

 

Sri VISHNU SAHASRANAAMA STOTHRAM, according to Sri Sankara Bhashyam, and as rendered by Srimathi M.S.Subbulakshmi, has been printed in this Book, in three language characters, side-by-side, viz... Sanskrit, Tamil and IPA English. The Grantham version is included in the end.

 

 

 

26. Sri VISHNU SAHASRANAAMA STOTHRAM (in 2 lipis), I Edition, 20-04-2004. 48 Pages. Rs. 12.

 

 

In this booklet, Sri VISHNU SAHASRANAAMA STOTHRAM is printed in Sanskrit and IPA English. This text follows the Adi Sankara Version which has been rendered by Srimathi M.S.Subbulakshmi. This edition is specially meant for Children studying in English Medium and other Language Medium schools. Once they become familiar with IPA English by chanting Vishnu Sahasranamam along with the MSS Cassette, they can even learn vedas and mantras, which are all internationally available, printed in IPA English.

 

 

 

27. Sri VISHNU SAHASRANAMAVALI (in 3 lipis) I Edition, 14-07-2002. 64 Pages. Rs. 15.

 

 

Sri VISHNU SAHASRANAAMAVALI is printed in three language characters, viz., Sanskrit, Tamil and IPA English, side-by-side.

 

 

 

28. SRI RAMAR SAHASRA NAMAVALI (in TAMIL lipi) I Edition, 7-6-2004. 40 Pages. Rs. 10.

 

 

This book contains Sri Ramar Sahasra Namavali, Sri Ramar Ashtotharam, Sri Sita Ashtotharam and Sri Anjaneyar Ashtotharam. The Sahasranamavali is a compilation of Namas picked from Valmiki Ramayanam itself. This Namavali was (and continues to be) in preferential usage during Ramayana Parayanams, especially in the Thanjavur belt of TamilNadu. This was so far available only in manuscript form. Perhaps this booklet is the first to take the Namavali to all in printed form.Similarly, the Ramar Ashtotharam also has been printed from one such manuscript. The namas have been chosen from the first sarga of Ayodhya Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana itself. In this sargam, through the utterings of King Dasaratha, Valmiki describes the various good qualities of Sri Rama. Therefore, if this Namavali is used and heard by devotees, definitely it should influence the charcter-building of the devotees. Meaning of these 108 namas has been printed in this booklet to assist the devotees in understanding the namas better.

 

 

 

29. ARTHAMULLA VIVAHAM & SHASHTIABDAPOORTHI RITUALS (Tamil) - II Edition, 28-3-2002. 88 Pages. Rs. 20.

 

 

This book has been designed to answer many queries the youth of today pose to us on the eve of their marriage. Listing all the rituals that are performed during a marriage ceremony and briefly attempting to describe the meaning behind them, this book attempts to interest the serious reader into the various aspects of the once-in-a-lifetime function in which he/she is going to become the star. Later sections of the book also briefly touch upon other functions that one celebrates in his lifetime viz... Shashtiabdapoorthi, Sathabhishekham, Poornabhishekham, Ugra-ratha santhi, Bhima-ratha santhi and Vijay-ratha Santhi. Sri Ramar Jathakam and Dhivya Prabhandha Pasura Ramayanam of Peria Vachan Pillai have been added for the bride-to-be to get prepared for her marriage. Garbha Raksha Stothram has been added for her to get blessed with a child.

 

 

 

30. Pradosha Natanam (Compilation of 15 articles in Tamil & English) I Edition, 19-08-2001. 282 Pages. Rs. 50.

 

 

The 15 Articles in this book Cover topics like ... Pradosham, Paurnami Worship, Thirumurai, Dance of Siva, Brief particulars about 275 Sivakshetras extolled in Thevaram etc.The 15 topics that can be found inside this book are (all but 2 and 3 are written in Tamil):(1) Pradosha Natanam - A detailed write-up on Pradosha Evening Worship, Temple Pooja Schedule, Tiruneelakanta Tirumurai (A set of ancient Tamil Songs selected for Pradosha Pooja).(2) Nataraja, the Dancing Shiva (in English), a detailed note on the Nataraja Philosophy.(3) Maheswara-Mahakalpa-Mahathandavam (in English), a computation of the time-frame of the Universe, from Srushti to Destruction.(4) Aiyanin Aindhu Mukhangal - the philosophy of circumambulation around the sanctum sanctorum of Shiva Temples.(5) Surya Namskaram - Why and How to do it.(6) Gayathri - a discussion of Gayathri Manthras and their inner meaning.(7) Sivaalaya Vazhipattil Muthiraigal - the prescribed methodology for Shiva Temple worship, including the place for symbolism in it.(8) Tirumurai Vazhipadu - What are the 12 Tirumurais and how important are they in Shiva worship.(9) Archanai - Why and How to perform.(10) Granthaksharam - Tracing the birth of Grantha Lipi and explaining its relevance today.(11) Santhigalum, Abhishekhangalum - A brief note on Shashtiabdapoorthi, Ugra Ratha Santhi, Bhima Ratha Santhi, Vijaya Ratha Santhi, Sathabhishekham, Kanagabhishekham and Poornabhishekham.(12) Thevara Paadal Petra Sivathala Yathirai Kurippugal - A brief description of the 275 Siva kshetras that have been extolled in Thevaram songs and their locations.(13) Muchakthi Thalangal - Description of three Shakti Sthalas near Madras.(14) Paurnamiyil Annai Vazhipadu - A Note on the worship of Devi on Full Moon days, along with a collection of ancient Tamil songs to be sung during Paurnami Pooja.(15) Annayin Kolu - A detailed exposition of Sri Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari as Panchabrahmasanasthitha.

 

 

 

31. SIVA PARAKRAMAM (in Tamil) I Edition, 24-06-2002. 96 Pages. Rs. 20.

 

 

Lord Shiva is worshipped in a few popular forms like Nataraja, Chandrashekhara, Somaskanda etc. But legends attribute Him with atleast 64 different forms for our worship. The legends that describe the occasions (avasarams) which help us to conceive these 64 forms are called Ashtashta Vigraha Leelai. This book attempts to present those 64 avasarams with pictures. Almost all the legends associated with Lord Shiva have been covered in these 64 descriptions.

 

 

 

32. NATARAJA, The Dancing Siva (English) I Edition, 12-03-2002. 24 Pages. Rs. 10.

 

 

A detailed exposition of the NATARAJA manifestation of Lord Siva, based on iconography, philosophical and religious literature, puranas, sculptural details, etc.

 

 

 

33. NALAMAANA VAAZHVIRKU NAALVAR VEDAM (in Tamil) I Edition. 14-8-2002. 224 Pages. Rs. 50.

 

 

This book is compiled by Arulisaimani Sri. S.V.Subramanian. This is a compilation of Tamil songs from the twelve Tirumurais, as well as other ancient poems like Abhirami Andhadhi. The songs are so selected that, for a particular desired result, a set of songs can be selected and repeatedly sung with devotion to achieve the desired result.

 

 

 

34. THUTHI MALAR - Book I (in Tamil) I Edition. 17-07-2002, 96 Pages. Rs. 20.

 

 

This book is a compilation of Tamil songs from various ancient sources. They come under the category: Tiruneelakanta Tirumurai, Sivapuranam, Potri Tiruthandakam, Tiruppaavai, Tiruvempaavai, Tiruppalli Ezhuchi, Abhirami Andhadhi, Divya Prabandha Paasura Ramayanam, Thevaram, Tirumurugaatruppadai, Tiruppugazh, Periya Puraanam, etc. This book has been acclaimed as an excellent companion while visiting temples.

 

 

 

35. THUTHI MALAR - Book II (in Tamil) I Edition. 05-03-2003, 120 Pages. Rs. 30.

 

 

This book is a compilation of Tamil and Sanskrit songs from various ancient sources. Some of them are: Vinayagar Agaval, Panchapurana Padal Thirattu, Panniru Thirumurai Padal Thogai Vilakkam, Paurnami Padinaru (16 Songs for Devi Worship on Paurnami Days, with detailed explanations), Vel Maral Maha Manthram, Mantra Mathruka Pushpamalasthavam, Lalitha Sahasranama Stothram, and Soubhagya Stothram. This book will be a good companion while visiting temples.

 

 

 

36. STOTRA MALA (in Tamil) I Edition. 08-07-2002, 120 Pages. Rs. 50.

 

 

This book is a compilation of Sanskrit Slokas transliterated into Tamil, from various ancient sources: Todakashtakam, Siva Maanasa Pooja Stotram, Khadgamaala, MahaGanesha Pancharatnam, Siva Panchaakshara Stotram, Lingaashtakam, Bilvaashtakam, Kaala Bhairavaashtakam, SoundaryaLahari, Lalita Pancharatnam, Durga Sapta Sloki, Vishnu Sahasranaama Stotram, Naama Ramayanam, Lakshmi Stotram, Subrahmanya Bhujangam, Praatah Smarana Slokas and Garbha Raksha Stotrams.

 

 

 

37. MARGAZHI PARAYANA THIRATTU (in Tamil) I Edition, 21-12-2000. 96 Pages. Rs. 25.

 

 

This book is Edited by S.V.Subrammanyan, and Published by Pongi Monambigai Trust, Pongi Matalayam, Nanganallur.This book is a compilation of songs sung by Andal, Manikkavasagar and Sadhuram Swamigal, meant to be sung during the Tamil months of Maargazhi.

 

 

 

38. PERAYIRAMUDAI PEMMAN POTRI (in Tamil) I Edition. 13-04-2003, 64 Pages. Rs. 20.

 

 

This book contains 1008 names of Lord Shiva in Tamil, extracted from Sri Maanikkavaachakar's Tiruvachakam. This book is very useful for performing Sahasranama archanai to the Lord. The practice of performing such Sahasranama Archanais with devotees' participation is being encouraged on Tiruvadirai Nakshatram days of every month, to propitiate Lord Siva. This practice is expected to aid in periodical worship by a group of devotees in ancient Temples found in non-urban centres & country-sides and at temples in far-off lands, where resources are currently lacking for proper periodic performance of rituals.

 

 

 

39. KANDAR SASHTI KAVACHAM (in Tamil and IPA English) I Edition, 12-06-2003. 40 Pages. Rs. 10.

 

 

Chanting of Kandar Shashti Kavacham is like Chanting of Mantras. Practitioners can vouch-safe for the benefits that accrue as a result. But there are asthikas, especially in Foreign Lands and in non-Tamil speaking States of India, who are eager to chant Kandar Shashti Kavacham, but are not able to do so since they do not know how to read Tamil script. This book attempts to serve that section of Muruga devotees. Sashti Kavacham can be learnt in quick time with the aid of this book using English knowledge. The script used is I.P.A. (International Phonetic Alphabet, in which Vedas and other ancient literature have been transliterated by scholars like MaxMuller and others, thus enabling the spread of Vedic Knowledge and Practices in far-off lands). The Tamil lipi Source is also given side by side for reference by those who are assisting others to learn through I.P.A.

 

 

 

40. THIRUPUGAZHAMIRTHAM (Tamil) I Edition, November, 2001. 240 Pages. Rs. 50.

 

 

This book is Published by Sri Thirupugazh Sabhai, Madurai, and Distributed by us. The Thiruppugazh Sabhai situated inside Madurai Meenakshi Temple at South Adi Street, is an ancient institutuion which is doing yeomen service in the propagation of Saint Arunagirinathar's works. This was started in 1919 by Sri Sami Iyer, who has set to tune many of the Thiruppugazh songs and made them popular. Sri Krupananda Variar is an admirer of Sami Iyer, and has accepted him as his parama-guru. The members of this Society are even today giving Thirupugazh performances by singing them in the Sami Iyer padhdhathi. Over 300 songs along with their raga have been printed in this book.

 

 

 

41. THIRUPUGAZH POTRUM THIRUKUMARAN (in Tamil) I Edition, 28-08-2001. 48 Pages. Rs. 12.

 

 

This Book is compiled by Sri V.Krishnadas. The author has painstakingly gone through all the verses of Arunagirinathar's Tiruppugazh, and prepared a list of all the names by which Lord Subrahmanya has been addressed by Saint Arunagirinathar. Out of them, a set of 1000 names have been compiled and presented as Sahasranamam and another set of 108 have been compiled and offered as Ashtothara-satha-namam. Temples have already started using these for archanais and the Muruga-Bhakthas are extemely comfortable with this form of worship.

 

 

 

42. THIRUPUGAZH PARAYANA TIRUNERI THAVAMURAI (in Tamil) II Edition, 25-02-2004. 156 Pages. Rs.40.

 

 

This book is compiled by Vallimalai Swamigal, Edited by Sadhuram Swamigal and Published by Sri Vallimalai Vallal Tirupugazh Manram, Pongi Matalayam, Nanganallur. This book details the methodology for singing some of the popular Tirupugazh songs, in the style in which they were being taught by Sri Vallimalai Swamigal.

 

 

 

43. DURGA SAPTASATI - DEVI MAAHAATMYAM (in Tamil) I Edition, 08-07-2003. 224 Pages. Rs. 70.

 

 

This book attempts to be a companion of those Devotees who are attending Chandi Homam or Devi Maahaatmya Paaraayanam in their houses, in Public Places and Temples. The script is in big sized Tamil characters. It follows the popular and authentic book published in Sanskrit by Nirnayasagar Publications. Brief Notes on the meaning of the Mantra-Slokas have also been compiled and printed.

 

 

 

44. SRIVIDYA SAPARYA VAASANAI (in Tamil, with Sanskrit slokas interspersed) II Edition, 21-04-2002. 272 Pages. Rs. 60.

 

 

This book written by Sri Chidanandanathar in Tamil, with Sanskrit slokas interspersed, was first published in 1940. II Edition has been brought out as a Reprint and Published by us. Sri Chidanandanathar was a pioneer in the initiation and spread of SRIVIDYA sampradaya in South India. He is the founder of Sri Guhananda Mandali, which is doing yeomen service to SriVidya Upasakas. He formulated the Devi Pooja Padhdhati and published the first book on the subject, titling it as SRIVIDYA SAPARYA PADHDHATI, in Sanskrit, during the beginning of last century. This book was a sequeal published by him in 1940 A.D., as a philosophical exposition for the padhdhati. This book has also served as a classical text book for Saakta-Advaita philosophy teaching in Colleges.

 

 

 

45. SRI LALITA TRISATI STOTRAM (in Tamil) III Edition, 03-08-2003. 224 Pages. Rs. 60.

 

 

Sri Chithanandanathar who was a pioneer in the initiation and spread of SRIVIDYA sampradaya in South India wrote this Bhashyam for Lalita Trisati in Tamil, with Slokas in Sanskrit interspersed, and published it in 1928 A.D. This rare book has now been brought out as a reprint to satisfy the needs of Upasakas.

 

 

 

46. SRIVIDHYA NITYAHNIKAM (in TAMIL) I Edition, 8-9-2004. 304 Pages. Rs. 100.

 

 

This book contains all the Mantras, Slokas, Pooja Procedures etc., meant for the daily worship of Devi by SRIVIDHYA Upasakas. The contents of this book, originally compiled in Sanskrit and Published by Sri Chidanandanathar, is now being brought out in Tamil for the benefit of those who are not familiar with Devanagari script, by the Sri Poornanandanathar Memorial Trust (Sri Poornanandanathar is the son-in-law of Sri Chidanandanathar, and is the next in line to Chidanandar in the line of Gurus).

 

 

 

47. AN INTRODUCTION TO GRANTHA LIPI, II Edition, 17-03-2004. 48 Pages. Rs. 10.

 

 

This book is an attempt to assist self-learning of Grantha lipi by those who are interested in continuing the glorious tradition of Southern India, which preserved the Vedas for generations through Granthakshara. Granthaksharas are introduced with the help of Tamil, Devanagari and I.P.A. English characters (I.P.A. - International Phonetic Alphabet, which is the style in which we find Vedic texts are printed for use by foreigners). There is a noble cross section of current day asthikas, who strive to uphold, cherish and promote our glorious heritage, tradition and culture by learning grantham so that they can study vedic literature with pronunciation that is closer to the way they were handed down to us by sages. Granthaksharas have been found to be better suited for recording Vedas even as compared to Devanagari lipi. Many manuscripts, palm leaves and printed books are available with many families and in many libraries, archives and museums. To understand their contents, as well as to research over them, a working knowledge of granthaksharas is indispensable. This book can be used as a hand-holder when we start slowly reading grantha books of mantras, stothras, slokas etc. This book is a pioneering venture. We hope that this may herald the release of a few veda books in grantha lipi, using modern computerised type-setting technology.

 

 

 

48. GRANTHA LIPI Ready Reckoner. A laminated card printed in two colurs. Rs. 5.

 

 

This card is an aid for those who are not very familiar with granthaksharas. It is designed for easy reference while reading ancient holy scriptures containing vedic texts and sthothras, printed in grantha lipi.

 

 

 

49. Surya Namaskaram (in Grantha Lipi) I Edition, 24-06-2001. 128 Pages. Rs. 25.

 

 

This is a book meant for those who are doing, or plan to do, Suryanamaskram, and for those who want to keep a holy scripture in traditional lipi, in their Pooja Room. The topics that can be found inside this book are: A Note on the need for books in Grantha Lipi, A Note on Suryanamaskaram, Manthras for (1) Vigneswara Pooja, (2) Surya Narayana Pooja, (3) Nyasam, (4) Dhyanam, (5) Poorvanga Namaskaram Part 1, (6) Thrucha Kalpa Namaskaram, and (7) Poorvanga Namaskaram Part 2, (8) Thaithireeya Aranyakam First Prasna Manthras with indications as to where to perform Namaskarams at the end of every Panchadhi or Anuvakam, (9) Navagraha Namaskara Manthras, (10) Some details about Navagrahas, (11) A Route Map to visit Navagraha kshetras of Thanjavur District, (12) An Appendix for practising Grantha Lipi etc...

 

 

 

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