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16th June 2008, 04:59 AM
#11
Arulmigu Othaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruchotruthurai
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This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Othaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruchotruthurai".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...otruthurai.mp3
Audio Duration: 6m 30 sec
Location&Direction:This sthalam can be reached 4kms east of kandiyur which inturn can be reached enroute Thanjavur-Thiruvaiyaru busroute.This temple is situated on the banks of Kudamuruti river.
Current Name : Chotruthurai
MainDeity : Othaneswarar,Chotruthurai Esar
Godesses : Anna Poorani
Theertham : BrahmaTheertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.30pm-8pm
Pooja timings : MorningSandhi 8 am,Evening-6pm
There is a famous verse named "Cholanadu Sorudaithu". So there is no surprise by name "chottruthurai" indicating the fertility of the place. Keeping Thiruvaiyaru as Lankmark,Among the sapthasthana shalams,Thiruchottruthurai comes third.According to Legend, when the marriage of nandhi took place in Thirumazhapadi, All kinds of food were prepared and sent from here(again indicating the fertility).There are statues of Arulalar and his wife with "atchaya pathiram" in their hands where they served food to everyone (gods gift)
To hear sthlapuranam and more about the temple please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...otruthurai.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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16th June 2008 04:59 AM
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23rd June 2008, 08:34 AM
#12
Arulmigu Dayanitheeswarar Thirukkovil,Vadakurangaduthurai
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Temple :This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Dayanitheeswarar Thirukkovil,VadaKurangaduthurai".
Location&Direction:This sthalam can be reached 22kms from Kumbakonam which inturn can be reached enroute Kumbakonam-Thiruvaiyaaru busroute in Thanjavur District.
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...gaduthurai.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 2 sec
Current Name : VadaKurangaduthurai
MainDeity : Dayanitheeswarar,Kulaivangunathar,Valipureeswarar
Godesses : Jada maguda nayagi
HolyTree : Thennai
Theertham : ValiTheertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.30pm-8pm
Pooja timings : MorningSandhi 8 am,Evening-6pm
The place where Vali and sugreeva worshipped Lord shiva are named Kurungadurai. As this temple is situated at the west coast of River cauvery ,it's called as
VadaKurangaduthurai. Once Vali during war lost half of his tail (got cut). He worhsipped Lord Dayanitheeswarar at this temple and got his tail back.Hence the name Valeepureeswarar. Lord also helped a pregnant women by bending down a cocunut tree to quench the thirst of that women,hence the name Kulaivangunathar. Arunagirinathar has also written 3 verses on Lord Muruga who is at the 2nd praharam of the temple.
To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam Please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...gaduthurai.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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30th June 2008, 08:50 AM
#13
Arulmigu Veezhinathar Thirukkovil,Thirumeezhivizhalai
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Temple : Arulmigu Veezhinathar Thirukkovil, Thirumeezhivizhalai
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Veezhinathar Thirukkovil, Thirumeezhivizhalai".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...hivizhalai.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 30 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thiruvaarur-Kodavasal District ,10 miles west of Poonthotam Railway station.
Current Name : Veezhimizhalai
MainDeity : Veezhinathar ,Kalyana Sundarar
Godesses : Sundara Gujambigai
Theertham : Vishnu Theertham,Brahma Theertham
Holytree : Pala (jack)
Legend says that Lord Vishnu in an attempt to get Chakra from Lordshiva (which had been earlier used to destroy Demon jalantharan) worshipped Shiva at this sthalam using 1000 Lotus flowers a day. One day he found one of the flowers missing,But as to continue pooja,he put his left eye at the feet of Shiva.Hence the name Veezhimizhalai. Lord Shiva married Kathyayini at this sthalam hence the name kalyana sundarar as well.
To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...hivizhalai.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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7th July 2008, 09:25 PM
#14
Arulmigu Vilvavananathar Thirukkovil,Thirukkollamputhur
Temple : Arulmigu Vilvavananathar Thirukovil, Thirukollamputtur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Villvavananathar Thirukovil, Thirukollambuttur".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...llamputhur.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 26 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thirukollambuttur-Tanjavur District ,situated at Nannilam circle near Koradacheri. We can also reach to this place Via Kumbakonam-Koradacheri bus route by getting down at Sellur.
Current Name : Kollamputtur
MainDeity : Vilvavananathar
Godesses : Azhagiya Nachiyar
Theertham : Agathiyar Theertham,Brahma Theertham, Arjuna Theertham
Holytree : Villvam
When Pandavas were in Exile, Arjuna followed the advise given by Kowmiya Saint to worship Vilvavananathar, Arjuna was blessed with Pashupathaasthram by Vilvananathar which he used during Mahabaratha War.
Another famous story is, when Sage Thirugyanasambandar along with his disciples visted this place there was cyclone and he rowed the Boat without the Paddle by singing the verse "Kottamae Kamazhum" and by Gods Grace reached the other side of the bank and worshiped Vilvavananathar, hence the name "Odampokiyaaru"
To hear more about this temple and sthalapuranam Please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...llamputhur.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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14th July 2008, 11:58 PM
#15
Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukkovil,Thiruvengaivasal
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Temple : Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukovil, Thiruvengaivaasal
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukovil, Thiruvengaivaasal".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...engaivasal.mp3
Audio Duration : 7m 2 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located 7 K.M from Pudhukottai. Also people can reach this temple 3KM from Thirugokaranam.
Current Name : Vengaivaasal (Vagulaaranyam)
MainDeity : Vengainathar, Vyakrapureeswarar
Godesses : Bhagadhambal, Periyanayaki
Holytree : Vagulam
As the Legend says, Holy cow Kamadhenu, to get rid of the curse was worshiping Lord shiva at Thirugokarnam which is 3 KM from Pudhukottai. One fine day Lord Shiva was pleased by Kamadhenu's worship and wanted to test her to relieve her with all the curses. Lord Shiva came in the form of a Tiger and started to hunt Kamadhenu. Kamadhenu by its nature who cannot say a word NO for whoever approches her, told the Tiger (Vengai in tamil) to wait till she finishes the daily pooja for lord shiva. Lord shiva who is in the form of Tiger was pleased by that act, relieved her with all the curses and Blessed her with all the powers she has lost and took her along to Heaven.
There is also a story related to a sculpturer who made two Godesses Deities. For more please hear to the podcast....
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...engaivasal.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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21st July 2008, 11:22 PM
#16
Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukkovil,Vazhuvur
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Temple : Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukovil, Vazhuvur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukovil, Vazhuvur".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...ilVazhuvur.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 3 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located 9 K.M from Mayladuthurai via Thiruvarur bus route.
Current Name : Vazhuvur
MainDeity : Gajasamharamurthy
Godesses : Balakuchambigai
Holytree : Tharugai
During the Deluge when the whole world sank under ocean water this place remind intact hence the name Vazhuvur. Demon Gajamuhasuran was killed by Lord Shiva at this place. This place is well known as Gana Sabha.
To know more about the history entangled with the temple, hear the podcast....
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...ilVazhuvur.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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28th July 2008, 11:03 PM
#17
Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukkovil,Kudavayil
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Temple : Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukovil, Kodavaayil
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukovil, Kodavayil".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...Kodavaayil.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 37 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is situated in Thivarur District and located at Thivarur-kumbakonam bus route.
Current Name : Kodavaasal
MainDeity : Koneswarar
Godesses : Periyanayaki
Theertham : Amrutha Theertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Holy Tree : Banana
Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.00pm-8pm
During deluge when land was drowned by ocean water, in order to save vedhas they were placed in a pot and was coverd with a Shiva lingam as a Lid. After few days this pot
reached Kodamooku near kumbakonam. As days passed by, this pot broke into three parts, the bottom part landed in Kumbakonam, Middle part reached ThiruKalayanallur, and the top part along with the Lid reached Kudavaayil which is now called as Kudavaasal.
To hear about the King Senganan's story, Garudas fight with demon, please click the link below.
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...Kodavaayil.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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5th August 2008, 02:33 AM
#18
Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thirupoonthuruthi
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Temple : Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil, Thirupoonthuruthi
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil, Thirupoonthuruthi".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...onthuruthi.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec
Location&Direction:This Temple is located in Thanjavur District , where one can take the Thanjavur-Thiruvaiyaaru busroute and reach this temple 3kms from Thirukandiyur.
Current Name : Poonthuruthi
MainDeity : Pushpavaneswarar
Godesses : Soundaryanayaki
Theertham : Surya Theertham
Dharshan Timings: Morning 6-11.30 Evening 4-8.30pm
Land between two rivers is called Thuruthi.Legend says that Indra created a garden between River cauvery and it's branch river Kudamuruti and worshipped Lord shiva at this place hence the name Poonthuruthi and Lord shiva was called as Pushpavaneswarar.In this temple all the nandhi's are little bit away from the main sanctum.To know the reason and also to hear the story about sambandar medu please hear the podcast.
To hear more about the temple and Sthalapuranam please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...onthuruthi.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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12th August 2008, 12:07 AM
#19
Arulmigu Durgambigai Thirukkovil,Patteswaram
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Temple : Arulmigu Durgambikai thirukkovil, Patteswaram
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Durgambikai thirukkovil, Patteswaram".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...atteswaram.mp3
Audio duration : 6m 2 sec
Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thanjavur district, 8km southeast of Kumbakonam .There are many buses direct from Thanjavur,Tharasuram and Kumbakonam.
Current Name : Patteswaram
MainDeity : Patteswaran,Thenupureeswarar
Goddesses : Gnanambigai
Theertham : Koti Theertham
This temple also known as Pancha nandhi kshetram has all Nandhi slightly deviated from the sannadhi to provide dharshan to Thirugnana sambandhar who had "muthu pandhal" (shade) over him during hot season. Rama , in order to get over "sayahadhi" Dhosham (as he killed ravana) came here and created lingam (now known as Ramalingam) worshipped the Lord. Daughter of Kamadhenu Patti helped Goddess by performing abhishekam over Lord hence the name Patteswaram .
To hear More about Sthala Puranam and Temple Hear the Audio Below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...atteswaram.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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13th August 2008, 03:47 PM
#20
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Nataraj
Excellent Thread..
Pls continue
Aum NamaShivaya
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