Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal #temple -Gunaseelam,Near Trichy,TN #Thread
Gunaseela Mahatmyam,a chapter of Bhavishyottara Purana describes greatness of this place.
Venkatachlapathi of Tirumala Tirupati appeared b4 Gunaseela Rishi here,so Gunaseelam is known as Ten(South)Tirupati
Thalpiya Maharishi along with his disciple Gunaseela Rishi once went to Himalayas.On his way back, Gunaseela Rishi stayed back at Tirupathi.
He came back, bathed in the Cauvery,took blessing from his guru &undertook severe penance here in his ashram in Gunaseelam.
Raja shifted capital from Uraiyur to Kallur,near Gunaseelam &built the temple here.
All pics/photos in this thread credit to resp.owners,audinam website
Source text - based on various blogs/news articles related to Gunaseelam Temple
#OmNamoNarayana🙏
@punarutthana @BharatTemples_
@almightykarthik @artisdiary
@Krishna_Priiya @temple_of_India
@Jayalko1 @TempleTrails
@Devalayatrika @VertigoWarrior
More from SK
#sculpture #story
Kirata-Arjuniyam episode in Vana Parva - of #Mahabharata serves as a proof of the persistence & focus of Arjuna & the playfulness,generosity of Bhagawan Shiva.Also Shiva wished to test Arjuna,so appears as Kirata/hunter along with Devi as a huntress.
📸 1 - Sculpture in the gopuram of Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai,TN
📸 2 - A panel in Beautiful Amruteshwara Temple, Amruthapura,Karnataka
Sculptures depicts Arjuna doing tapas,Killing of boar,battle between Kirata(Shiva) &Arjun after which Arjuna obtained Pashupatastra.
#story #Thread -In Vana Parva,Arjun sets out to attain the Pashupatastra from Shiva.He was doing tapas,was distracted as he saw a wild boar(asura) rushing towards him to slay him.Arjun took his Gandiva & pointed it at the boar.A hunter(kirata)&his wife were present at that spot.
Both #Arjun & Kirata shot an arrow at the boar & it fell dead.The boar revealed its true form,which was a rakshasa named https://t.co/Ptq7Q6FsmQ argument erupted between hunter & Arjuna as to who shot the boar first.Arjun showered arrows at the hunter & a fierce battle started.
📸 -Sculpture depicting the battle of Kirata & Arjuna at Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram TN
Arjuna kept showering arrows towards kirata.Awestruck as his arrows had no effect on the hunter,Arjuna stood still.He soon realised that this must be none other than - Shiva himself.
Kirata-Arjuniyam episode in Vana Parva - of #Mahabharata serves as a proof of the persistence & focus of Arjuna & the playfulness,generosity of Bhagawan Shiva.Also Shiva wished to test Arjuna,so appears as Kirata/hunter along with Devi as a huntress.
📸 1 - Sculpture in the gopuram of Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai,TN
📸 2 - A panel in Beautiful Amruteshwara Temple, Amruthapura,Karnataka
Sculptures depicts Arjuna doing tapas,Killing of boar,battle between Kirata(Shiva) &Arjun after which Arjuna obtained Pashupatastra.
#story #Thread -In Vana Parva,Arjun sets out to attain the Pashupatastra from Shiva.He was doing tapas,was distracted as he saw a wild boar(asura) rushing towards him to slay him.Arjun took his Gandiva & pointed it at the boar.A hunter(kirata)&his wife were present at that spot.
Both #Arjun & Kirata shot an arrow at the boar & it fell dead.The boar revealed its true form,which was a rakshasa named https://t.co/Ptq7Q6FsmQ argument erupted between hunter & Arjuna as to who shot the boar first.Arjun showered arrows at the hunter & a fierce battle started.
📸 -Sculpture depicting the battle of Kirata & Arjuna at Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram TN
Arjuna kept showering arrows towards kirata.Awestruck as his arrows had no effect on the hunter,Arjuna stood still.He soon realised that this must be none other than - Shiva himself.
A #story from #Thiruvilayadal puranam-one of divine leelas of Bhagwan Shiva
#threadseries #Madurai
Story 11- it about birth of Ukkira Pandyan-son of Meenakshi devi &Sundareswarar - incarnation of Murugan/Subrahmanya/Kartikeya
உக்கிரபாண்டியன் திருஅவதாரப் படலம்
Under the governance of Sundareshwarar/Sundara Pandyan- kingdom flourished. Shiva Bhagwan & Meenakshi devi wished that dynasty should flourish further.His will made Muruga himself to manifest as baby of Meenakshi devi. Meenakshi devi cherished the pregnancy at every stage.
All customs were followed & ceremonies were held& people were awaiting birth of child of Meenakshi devi.On an auspicious day - Thiruvathirai star a boy baby was born.Meenakshi devi & Sundareswarar were very happy &also the joy of people of Madurai Kingdom was endless.
All devas,rishis and kings from various Kingdoms arrived to see the beautiful child of Meenakshi devi & Sundareswarar.All were very happy.Sundara Pandyan named his son as 'Ukkira Pandyan'.
Ukkira Pandyan grew under great care of Meenakshi devi.
SundaraPandyan performed his Upanayanam at the age of 5. Bhrahaspati,devaguru himself became Ukkira Pandyan's guru.He taught him all sastras.Also trained him in usage of weapons.He mastered all art https://t.co/6v40Jh3y3a the age of 16,he was excelled in vidya, sastras &weaponary
#threadseries #Madurai
Story 11- it about birth of Ukkira Pandyan-son of Meenakshi devi &Sundareswarar - incarnation of Murugan/Subrahmanya/Kartikeya
உக்கிரபாண்டியன் திருஅவதாரப் படலம்
Under the governance of Sundareshwarar/Sundara Pandyan- kingdom flourished. Shiva Bhagwan & Meenakshi devi wished that dynasty should flourish further.His will made Muruga himself to manifest as baby of Meenakshi devi. Meenakshi devi cherished the pregnancy at every stage.
All customs were followed & ceremonies were held& people were awaiting birth of child of Meenakshi devi.On an auspicious day - Thiruvathirai star a boy baby was born.Meenakshi devi & Sundareswarar were very happy &also the joy of people of Madurai Kingdom was endless.
All devas,rishis and kings from various Kingdoms arrived to see the beautiful child of Meenakshi devi & Sundareswarar.All were very happy.Sundara Pandyan named his son as 'Ukkira Pandyan'.
Ukkira Pandyan grew under great care of Meenakshi devi.
SundaraPandyan performed his Upanayanam at the age of 5. Bhrahaspati,devaguru himself became Ukkira Pandyan's guru.He taught him all sastras.Also trained him in usage of weapons.He mastered all art https://t.co/6v40Jh3y3a the age of 16,he was excelled in vidya, sastras &weaponary
More from Religion
Tripundra Dhaaran - Paapa Vimukti
Our generations are fascinated about Tripundram being just a religious symbol. There are in depth meanings of such a Tilak on a Seeker's Forehead
The very first mistake is the way it is applied.
Tripund isn't applied with dry Bhasm, it should be made wet and then applied in a prescribed manner with proper use of fingers and direction of application. Bhasm is collected from various sources
The most important ones mentioned in upanishats are 1. Yagnya Kund Bhasm 2. Bhasm made from Cow's Dung alone. A special agnihotram was perform to save the Bhasma after that for Dhaarana. A major mantra while applying bhasm is Mrutyunjaya Mantra
Dwijas have a very long process of applying the Tripundram along with their Sandhyavandanam. For commoners there are some basic rules people have to follow while applying Bhasm
Bhasm Applied in Morning - Should be mixed with water and applied
Bhasm Applied during Afternoon - Should be mixed with Chandan and Applied
Bhasm Applied during and after Pradosh - Should be applied Dry as such
Our generations are fascinated about Tripundram being just a religious symbol. There are in depth meanings of such a Tilak on a Seeker's Forehead
" No Tilak symbolizes Shree Viheen"
— Hindu Media Wiki (@HinduMediaWiki) December 21, 2020
Tilak Dharan on forehead is having deep science than one can ever imagine. It is not just a symbol of Sanatan but also builds a lot of confidence of human actually. It is related to Tejas & Varchasv of a human. pic.twitter.com/vM46BqU3f7
The very first mistake is the way it is applied.
Tripund isn't applied with dry Bhasm, it should be made wet and then applied in a prescribed manner with proper use of fingers and direction of application. Bhasm is collected from various sources
The most important ones mentioned in upanishats are 1. Yagnya Kund Bhasm 2. Bhasm made from Cow's Dung alone. A special agnihotram was perform to save the Bhasma after that for Dhaarana. A major mantra while applying bhasm is Mrutyunjaya Mantra
Dwijas have a very long process of applying the Tripundram along with their Sandhyavandanam. For commoners there are some basic rules people have to follow while applying Bhasm
Bhasm Applied in Morning - Should be mixed with water and applied
Bhasm Applied during Afternoon - Should be mixed with Chandan and Applied
Bhasm Applied during and after Pradosh - Should be applied Dry as such
1. A)Yes , monotheism does mean there is one God & all other gods are false.
But your statement that it also mean " that God is my God " is misleading . It depends on the doctrine of that monotheistic religion .
From Islamic monotheism , Allah never said that he is Creator of Arabs . He is Creator if all in creation . So from a doctrinal pov your statement doens't hold up .
B ) how did u write Advaita = hindu philosophy ? Do u want me to mention difference between Advaita and dvaita ?
" There is no concept of shirk in Hinduism " . This is a red hearing , No One claimed Hinduism also has concept of shirk .
2. Tribal God ? In Islamic doctrine . No where it says Allah is Only God of Quraish tribe .
It was always " ilahi n Naas " , not to mention islamic was always about one's belief & not race/ethnicity , So it was never tribalistic in its Nature
& If someone's doctrine is to be Questioned for being tribalistic , It's Hinduism . It's a ethnico religion . Originated on the banks of Indus river , With special mentions to " Aryans " in 4 vedas.
Even after 4000 yrs , 95% of it's followers live in India .
But your statement that it also mean " that God is my God " is misleading . It depends on the doctrine of that monotheistic religion .
\u201cMonotheism\u201d does not mean \u201cGod is one.\u201d It means \u201cthere is one God, that god is MY god, all others are FALSE gods.\u201d
— Sankrant Sanu \u0938\u093e\u0928\u0941 \u0938\u0902\u0915\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0928\u094d\u0924 \u0a38\u0a70\u0a15\u0a4d\u0a30\u0a3e\u0a02\u0a24 \u0a38\u0a3e\u0a28\u0a41 (@sankrant) January 27, 2021
There is no concept of \u201cfalse gods\u201d in Advaita or Hindu philosophy, no concept of \u201cshirk.\u201d
Monotheism is an imperialist ideology of intolerance and erasure. https://t.co/WsDX6pzK5R
From Islamic monotheism , Allah never said that he is Creator of Arabs . He is Creator if all in creation . So from a doctrinal pov your statement doens't hold up .
B ) how did u write Advaita = hindu philosophy ? Do u want me to mention difference between Advaita and dvaita ?
" There is no concept of shirk in Hinduism " . This is a red hearing , No One claimed Hinduism also has concept of shirk .
2. Tribal God ? In Islamic doctrine . No where it says Allah is Only God of Quraish tribe .
It was always " ilahi n Naas " , not to mention islamic was always about one's belief & not race/ethnicity , So it was never tribalistic in its Nature
Most Hindus don\u2019t understand this (Sikhs do even less).
— Sankrant Sanu \u0938\u093e\u0928\u0941 \u0938\u0902\u0915\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0928\u094d\u0924 \u0a38\u0a70\u0a15\u0a4d\u0a30\u0a3e\u0a02\u0a24 \u0a38\u0a3e\u0a28\u0a41 (@sankrant) January 27, 2021
Neither Sanatan nor Sikhi is \u201cmonotheistic.\u201d Monotheism is an ideology of supremacy, the elevation of a petty tribal god to the pretense of the Universal. It is ignorant tribalism universalized.https://t.co/yZkdxr7emP https://t.co/JDhOHnmGIT
& If someone's doctrine is to be Questioned for being tribalistic , It's Hinduism . It's a ethnico religion . Originated on the banks of Indus river , With special mentions to " Aryans " in 4 vedas.
Even after 4000 yrs , 95% of it's followers live in India .
You May Also Like
Krugman is, of course, right about this. BUT, note that universities can do a lot to revitalize declining and rural regions.
See this thing that @lymanstoneky wrote:
And see this thing that I wrote:
And see this book that @JamesFallows wrote:
And see this other thing that I wrote:
One thing I've been noticing about responses to today's column is that many people still don't get how strong the forces behind regional divergence are, and how hard to reverse 1/ https://t.co/Ft2aH1NcQt
— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) November 20, 2018
See this thing that @lymanstoneky wrote:
And see this thing that I wrote:
And see this book that @JamesFallows wrote:
And see this other thing that I wrote:
