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Margatha Natarajar murthi - Uthirakosamangai temple near Ramanathapuram,TN
#ArudraDarisanam
Unique Natarajar made of emerlad is abt 6 feet tall.
It is always covered with sandal paste.Only on Thriuvadhirai Star in month Margazhi-Nataraja can be worshipped without sandal paste.
After removing the sandal paste,day long rituals & various abhishekam will be https://t.co/e1Ye8DrNWb day Maragatha Nataraja sannandhi will be closed after anointing the murthi with fresh sandal paste.Maragatha Natarajar is covered with sandal paste throughout the year
as Emerald has scientific property of its molecules getting disturbed when exposed to light/water/sound.This is an ancient Shiva temple considered to be 3000 years old -believed to be where Bhagwan Shiva gave Veda gyaana to Parvati Devi.This temple has some stunning sculptures.
#ArudraDarisanam
Unique Natarajar made of emerlad is abt 6 feet tall.
It is always covered with sandal paste.Only on Thriuvadhirai Star in month Margazhi-Nataraja can be worshipped without sandal paste.
After removing the sandal paste,day long rituals & various abhishekam will be https://t.co/e1Ye8DrNWb day Maragatha Nataraja sannandhi will be closed after anointing the murthi with fresh sandal paste.Maragatha Natarajar is covered with sandal paste throughout the year
as Emerald has scientific property of its molecules getting disturbed when exposed to light/water/sound.This is an ancient Shiva temple considered to be 3000 years old -believed to be where Bhagwan Shiva gave Veda gyaana to Parvati Devi.This temple has some stunning sculptures.
A #story from #Thiruvilayadal puranam-one of divine leelas of Bhagwan Shiva
#threadseries #Madurai
Story 17- it is about Bhagwan Shiva as merchant selling precious navaratna stones
மாணிக்கம் விற்ற படலம்
Veerapandian was happily ruling the Pandya kingdom.Apart from the queen,he had many wives.Though he had children born to him from his other wives,but the queen was not blessed with a child.Queen was sad due to this & urged Veera pandian to do Shiva puja & Vrathams along with her.
After following several rituals& Vrathams they were blessed with a son.He named him as SelvaPandyan & taught him vedas & sastras.Once when veerapandian went to forest for hunting,he was attacked by a tiger & was killed.
The sudden demise of Raja brought sorrow to family& people.
The other sons of Raja used this opportunity to loot the riches from treasury,took away precious jewels,crowns & many other treasures.Ministers unaware of this decided to sworn in young prince as the Raja.They were shocked when the treasury was opened.The crown was not there.
Enough Gems were not there to make a new crown.With great worry, ministers along with prince SelvaPandyan decided to go to Alayam of Bhagwan Shiva & Meenakshi devi to guide them on next https://t.co/v5UhkQnxv6 they nearing Alayam,a charming jewel trader walked towards them.
#threadseries #Madurai
Story 17- it is about Bhagwan Shiva as merchant selling precious navaratna stones
மாணிக்கம் விற்ற படலம்
Veerapandian was happily ruling the Pandya kingdom.Apart from the queen,he had many wives.Though he had children born to him from his other wives,but the queen was not blessed with a child.Queen was sad due to this & urged Veera pandian to do Shiva puja & Vrathams along with her.
After following several rituals& Vrathams they were blessed with a son.He named him as SelvaPandyan & taught him vedas & sastras.Once when veerapandian went to forest for hunting,he was attacked by a tiger & was killed.
The sudden demise of Raja brought sorrow to family& people.
The other sons of Raja used this opportunity to loot the riches from treasury,took away precious jewels,crowns & many other treasures.Ministers unaware of this decided to sworn in young prince as the Raja.They were shocked when the treasury was opened.The crown was not there.
Enough Gems were not there to make a new crown.With great worry, ministers along with prince SelvaPandyan decided to go to Alayam of Bhagwan Shiva & Meenakshi devi to guide them on next https://t.co/v5UhkQnxv6 they nearing Alayam,a charming jewel trader walked towards them.
A #story from #Thiruvilayadal puranam-one of divine leelas of Bhagwan Shiva
#threadseries #madurai
Koodal Kaandam
Story 24 - it is about why Nataraja in Velliyambalam/Silver Dance Hall changed his pose to stand on left leg & raise right leg.
கால் மாறி ஆடிய படலம்
Earlier,Bhagwan Shiva performed Sadhya thadavam as per requests of Pathajali & Vyaghrapada Rishis after Wedding as the convyed to Sundareswarar that they usually have food only after seeing the dance of Thillai https://t.co/VIpzT0n0Kc see this story 👇
After Vikrama Pandyan, his son Rajasekara Pandyan ruled Madurai Kingdom.Rajsekaran mastered various art forms.Out of 64 art form,except for Natyam- he mastered 63 art forms.
He was very devoted towards Chokkanathar & Velliyambalam Nataraja who is Supreme master of Dance/Bharatam
He didn't attempt to learn Bharatam. He considered it will be a disrespect to practice due to his bhakti towards Nataraja/Bhagwan shiva.
During that time,Chola kingdom was ruled by Karikala Cholan.He was a great king&he patronized all art forms.He has learnt all 64 art forms.
Once a poet from Chola kingdom visited the court of Rajasekara Pandyan.After paying tributes,the poet said that his Raja was master of 64 arts,but pandyan knew only 63.Pandyan felt insulted,but realised that it might be God's will to make him learn Natyam.
#threadseries #madurai
Koodal Kaandam
Story 24 - it is about why Nataraja in Velliyambalam/Silver Dance Hall changed his pose to stand on left leg & raise right leg.
கால் மாறி ஆடிய படலம்
Earlier,Bhagwan Shiva performed Sadhya thadavam as per requests of Pathajali & Vyaghrapada Rishis after Wedding as the convyed to Sundareswarar that they usually have food only after seeing the dance of Thillai https://t.co/VIpzT0n0Kc see this story 👇
After Vikrama Pandyan, his son Rajasekara Pandyan ruled Madurai Kingdom.Rajsekaran mastered various art forms.Out of 64 art form,except for Natyam- he mastered 63 art forms.
He was very devoted towards Chokkanathar & Velliyambalam Nataraja who is Supreme master of Dance/Bharatam
He didn't attempt to learn Bharatam. He considered it will be a disrespect to practice due to his bhakti towards Nataraja/Bhagwan shiva.
During that time,Chola kingdom was ruled by Karikala Cholan.He was a great king&he patronized all art forms.He has learnt all 64 art forms.
Once a poet from Chola kingdom visited the court of Rajasekara Pandyan.After paying tributes,the poet said that his Raja was master of 64 arts,but pandyan knew only 63.Pandyan felt insulted,but realised that it might be God's will to make him learn Natyam.
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.
#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’.
#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
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
#ChitraPournami -Today celebrated on full-moon day with Chithirai Nakshatra in Tamil month of Chithirai(April/May)
There are many legend stories related. #Thread
Chitragupta,Yama's assistant birthday.
Indra Dev prayed to Shiva Lingam in Kadamba vanam with Golden lotus-Madurai
Chitragupta is said to have born on Chitra pournami day so he is worshipped & his birthday is celebrated in South indian states.
Birth of Chitragupta - Brahma Dev gave Yama Dharma, the work of punishing or rewarding the souls of people, based on their actions in life.
At time passed,Yama was not able to maintain the correct Paap/ Punya done by people.He committed mistakes.He took lives of wrong people as the records were incorrectly maintained.Yama felt bad and he told about this problems to Brahma Dev.Brahma Dev thought about this.
Brahma Dev along with Yama started to Kailash.Brahma Dev and Yama dhrama worshiped Shiva & Parvathi,then explained their problem.Records of Paap/Punya of people are also called as Akashic records.They requested Shiva & parvathi for a https://t.co/bMF0vfSEem is said that Parvati
Devi drawn a handsome man clad with gems & jewels.When Bhagwan saw the chitram (drawing/picture) - chitram got life.A handsome young man was standing in front of them & as he was from a chitram - Chitragupta. Shiva instructed Chitragupta to go along with Yama Dev &asked him to
There are many legend stories related. #Thread
Chitragupta,Yama's assistant birthday.
Indra Dev prayed to Shiva Lingam in Kadamba vanam with Golden lotus-Madurai
Chitragupta is said to have born on Chitra pournami day so he is worshipped & his birthday is celebrated in South indian states.
Birth of Chitragupta - Brahma Dev gave Yama Dharma, the work of punishing or rewarding the souls of people, based on their actions in life.
At time passed,Yama was not able to maintain the correct Paap/ Punya done by people.He committed mistakes.He took lives of wrong people as the records were incorrectly maintained.Yama felt bad and he told about this problems to Brahma Dev.Brahma Dev thought about this.
Brahma Dev along with Yama started to Kailash.Brahma Dev and Yama dhrama worshiped Shiva & Parvathi,then explained their problem.Records of Paap/Punya of people are also called as Akashic records.They requested Shiva & parvathi for a https://t.co/bMF0vfSEem is said that Parvati
Devi drawn a handsome man clad with gems & jewels.When Bhagwan saw the chitram (drawing/picture) - chitram got life.A handsome young man was standing in front of them & as he was from a chitram - Chitragupta. Shiva instructed Chitragupta to go along with Yama Dev &asked him to
Chandeshwara gave importance to Shiva Puja&protection of cows.
His bhakti for Bhagwan Shiva elevated him as one of foremost among 64 Nayanmars.
He is regarded as custodian of Shiva Temple's wealth& most of Shiva temples in South India has separate sannathi for him
#Thread 👇
There are series of paintings, illustrating the #story of Chandikeshwar in the premises of
Sri Sathiyagireeswarar #Temple - Seinganur,near Kumbakonam,TN
Chandikeshwara's birth name
is Vichara sarman.He was born in the village Seinganur on the banks of River Manni.
His Parent names were Yajna Thatan and Pavithrai.
Vichara Sarmar was gifted child and he learnt the Vedas and agamas at a very young age.
He was very devout and would always think about Bhagwan Shiva.
One day he saw a cowherd brutally assaulting a cow,Vichara Sarmar could not tolerate this. He spoke to cowherd: ‘Do you not know that the cow is worshipful and divine? All gods & devas reside in https://t.co/ElLcI5ppsK it is our duty to protect cows,not to harm them.
He was very angry on seeing the rude behaviour of the cowherd, Vichara sarma took up the duty of tending the cows himself.From that day onwards,the cows looked happier and yielded more milk.Cows grew healthier due to care showered by him on them.
His bhakti for Bhagwan Shiva elevated him as one of foremost among 64 Nayanmars.
He is regarded as custodian of Shiva Temple's wealth& most of Shiva temples in South India has separate sannathi for him
#Thread 👇
There are series of paintings, illustrating the #story of Chandikeshwar in the premises of
Sri Sathiyagireeswarar #Temple - Seinganur,near Kumbakonam,TN
Chandikeshwara's birth name
is Vichara sarman.He was born in the village Seinganur on the banks of River Manni.
His Parent names were Yajna Thatan and Pavithrai.
Vichara Sarmar was gifted child and he learnt the Vedas and agamas at a very young age.
He was very devout and would always think about Bhagwan Shiva.
One day he saw a cowherd brutally assaulting a cow,Vichara Sarmar could not tolerate this. He spoke to cowherd: ‘Do you not know that the cow is worshipful and divine? All gods & devas reside in https://t.co/ElLcI5ppsK it is our duty to protect cows,not to harm them.
He was very angry on seeing the rude behaviour of the cowherd, Vichara sarma took up the duty of tending the cows himself.From that day onwards,the cows looked happier and yielded more milk.Cows grew healthier due to care showered by him on them.