Thirugnana Sambandar & Appar(Thirunavukkarasar) travelled together to various Shiva Alayam to spread shivam & bhakti among people.They both reached Thirumaraikadu.
Kolaru Pathigam-Thevaram hymn composed by ThiruGnana Sambandar- #Thread
In Tamil Kol means planets,Aru means cut- set of songs in Kolaru Pathigam addresses all Navagrahas& last 2 lines of every song with end a plea to Bhagwan Shiva to reduce/erase the ill effects of Navagrahas
Thirugnana Sambandar & Appar(Thirunavukkarasar) travelled together to various Shiva Alayam to spread shivam & bhakti among people.They both reached Thirumaraikadu.
Appar & Sambandar were asked to enter the temple through side entrance.The main door was locked by Vedas many years ago.Appar&Sambandar sang devotional hymns praising Shiva, after which the gates opened & closed.After which main door opened for all.
During that time, Samanam was on the rise in the Pandya Kingdom.The Pandya King converted to Samanam.The Queen Mangaiyarkkarasi was a staunch Shiva devotee and was upset.
வேயுறு தோளி பங்கன்விடமுண்ட கண்டன் மிகநல்ல வீணை தடவி
மாசறு திங்கள் கங்கை முடிமேல் அணிந்தென் உளமே புகுந்த அதனால்
ஞாயிறுதிங்கள் செவ்வாய் புதன் வியாழன் வெள்ளி சனிபாம் பிரண்டு முடனே
ஆசறு நல்ல நல்ல அவை நல்ல நல்ல அடியார் அவர்க்கு மிகவே.
Do chant or listen. Om Namah Shivaya 🙏
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#sculpture #story from #Mahabharat-Battle between Bhagadatta(Son of Narakasura)& #Bhima on 12th day of Kurushetra war is beautifully depicted.
Bhagadatta participated in the war on the side of Kaurava’s.He had a huge,strong &an almost undefeatable elephant ‘Supratika’.
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📸 -Magnificent Sculpture is in Ranaganayaki Andal Temple,Belur Chennakeshava temple Complex, Karnataka
Depicts Bhima held in trunk of https://t.co/Dx43NeAsgC he tried to injure Supratika while going underneath it but in vain.Also Bhima is seen attacking Bhagadatta with mace.
Bhagadatta was Raja of Pragjyotisha Kingdom.He was extremely skilled in using elephants in warfare.Arjuna defeated Bhagadatta during time of Raja-suya yagya performed by Yudhishthira.He considered Pandavas as his enemies from that defeat.
Bhagadatta supported Kauravas in Kurushetra war & on 12th day he started killing Pandava’s army in huge numbers while mounted on his elephant Supratika.Bhima tried to fight & tried to injure Supratika while going underneath.Elephant almost crushed Bhima but he was able to escape.
Many Pandava warriors and elephants tried to stop Bhagadatta but in vain. Arjuna entered & with his arrows killed soldiers who were protecting Supratika’s legs. Fierce battle started between Arjuna& Bhagadatta.
📸-sculpture in external walls of Kashi VishveshwaraTemple, Lakkundi
Bhagadatta participated in the war on the side of Kaurava’s.He had a huge,strong &an almost undefeatable elephant ‘Supratika’.
#Thread
📸 -Magnificent Sculpture is in Ranaganayaki Andal Temple,Belur Chennakeshava temple Complex, Karnataka
Depicts Bhima held in trunk of https://t.co/Dx43NeAsgC he tried to injure Supratika while going underneath it but in vain.Also Bhima is seen attacking Bhagadatta with mace.
Bhagadatta was Raja of Pragjyotisha Kingdom.He was extremely skilled in using elephants in warfare.Arjuna defeated Bhagadatta during time of Raja-suya yagya performed by Yudhishthira.He considered Pandavas as his enemies from that defeat.
Bhagadatta supported Kauravas in Kurushetra war & on 12th day he started killing Pandava’s army in huge numbers while mounted on his elephant Supratika.Bhima tried to fight & tried to injure Supratika while going underneath.Elephant almost crushed Bhima but he was able to escape.
Many Pandava warriors and elephants tried to stop Bhagadatta but in vain. Arjuna entered & with his arrows killed soldiers who were protecting Supratika’s legs. Fierce battle started between Arjuna& Bhagadatta.
📸-sculpture in external walls of Kashi VishveshwaraTemple, Lakkundi
A #story from #Thiruvilayadal puranam-one of divine leelas of Bhagwan Shiva
#threadseries #madurai
Story 14- it is about how Ukkirapandian shattered the crown of Indra Dev using Valai( curved ring type bangle)
இந்திரன் முடிமேல் வளையெறிந்த படலம்
Due to the wrath of Indra Dev there was no rain in the kingdoms.There was a severe drought & people suffered a lot. Not only Pandya kingdom,but also Chera,Chola kingdoms were also facing famine.All 3 Rajas - Chera,Chola & Pandya raja decided to seek the advice of Agasthiya Rishi.
They travelled to pothigai malai to meet him.They explained the present situation on their kingdoms due to failure of monsoon.Agathisya Rishi analyzed &told them that due to planetary positions there will be no rains for another 12 https://t.co/3XzBe9GuBs he advised to meet Indra
They asked Agasthiya Rishi on how they can go to Indralok. Agasthiya Rishi advised them to take up -Somavara Vratham to get blessings of Bhagwan Shiva that will help them reach Indralok.Rishi shared on how one should perform this vrat.3 Rajas thanked Agasthiya Rishi for guidance.
They went back to their kingdoms & observed several Somavara Vrata.Later it reaped with benefits, they were able to travel to indralok.Knowing their intentions, Indra arranged 3 seats at a lower level than his throne in the court.He showed then seats & asked them to be seated.
#threadseries #madurai
Story 14- it is about how Ukkirapandian shattered the crown of Indra Dev using Valai( curved ring type bangle)
இந்திரன் முடிமேல் வளையெறிந்த படலம்
Due to the wrath of Indra Dev there was no rain in the kingdoms.There was a severe drought & people suffered a lot. Not only Pandya kingdom,but also Chera,Chola kingdoms were also facing famine.All 3 Rajas - Chera,Chola & Pandya raja decided to seek the advice of Agasthiya Rishi.
They travelled to pothigai malai to meet him.They explained the present situation on their kingdoms due to failure of monsoon.Agathisya Rishi analyzed &told them that due to planetary positions there will be no rains for another 12 https://t.co/3XzBe9GuBs he advised to meet Indra
They asked Agasthiya Rishi on how they can go to Indralok. Agasthiya Rishi advised them to take up -Somavara Vratham to get blessings of Bhagwan Shiva that will help them reach Indralok.Rishi shared on how one should perform this vrat.3 Rajas thanked Agasthiya Rishi for guidance.
They went back to their kingdoms & observed several Somavara Vrata.Later it reaped with benefits, they were able to travel to indralok.Knowing their intentions, Indra arranged 3 seats at a lower level than his throne in the court.He showed then seats & asked them to be seated.
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where #ShivaRatri festival is said to have originated&then followed in other temples.
One of the Sthala Puranam of
Thiruvaikavur Vilvanavanathar
Kshetram is closely related to #Mahashivarathri day.
Here,Nandi's are facing away from Shiva Sannadhi.
Vilvaneshwarar Temple, Thiruvaikavur, Near Kumbakonam, TN - There is no Raja gopuram & no Dwajasthambam for this temple.There are no Navagrahas in this temple.
Here,we can have darshan of Dakshina moorthy is with a stick.
There is an interesting legend regarding the same
#storytimethread - Rishi Dhavanithi was performing tapas in this Kshetram.A hunter was chasing a deer.The deer came running &surrendered to Rishi Dhavanithi.The hunter threatened to kill the Rishi if he did not release the deer to him.
At that time,Bhagwan Shiva came in the form of a tiger in order to save the Rishi& deer.On seeing the tiger,hunter climbed on a tree.Tiger sat under tree &did not https://t.co/qyhqxhVSyV keep himself awake, hunter started plucking leaves one by one &was throwing it on the tiger.
Incidentally,that night was Maha Shivratri & the leaf was Vilvam. Pleased with the hunter’s act, Bhagwan Shiva blessed him with his darshan & gave him mukti.
Meanwhile,Yama raj had also reached this place,as hunter’s life was to end in the morning.
where #ShivaRatri festival is said to have originated&then followed in other temples.
One of the Sthala Puranam of
Thiruvaikavur Vilvanavanathar
Kshetram is closely related to #Mahashivarathri day.
Here,Nandi's are facing away from Shiva Sannadhi.
Vilvaneshwarar Temple, Thiruvaikavur, Near Kumbakonam, TN - There is no Raja gopuram & no Dwajasthambam for this temple.There are no Navagrahas in this temple.
Here,we can have darshan of Dakshina moorthy is with a stick.
There is an interesting legend regarding the same
#storytimethread - Rishi Dhavanithi was performing tapas in this Kshetram.A hunter was chasing a deer.The deer came running &surrendered to Rishi Dhavanithi.The hunter threatened to kill the Rishi if he did not release the deer to him.
At that time,Bhagwan Shiva came in the form of a tiger in order to save the Rishi& deer.On seeing the tiger,hunter climbed on a tree.Tiger sat under tree &did not https://t.co/qyhqxhVSyV keep himself awake, hunter started plucking leaves one by one &was throwing it on the tiger.
Incidentally,that night was Maha Shivratri & the leaf was Vilvam. Pleased with the hunter’s act, Bhagwan Shiva blessed him with his darshan & gave him mukti.
Meanwhile,Yama raj had also reached this place,as hunter’s life was to end in the morning.