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    THE GOLDEN TEMPLE



    INTRODUCTION



    The Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism. In its architecture are included, symbols associated with other places of worship. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds.


    HISTORY OF GOLDEN TEMPLE



    The Sri Harmandir Sahib was invaded and destroyed many a times by the Afghan and other invaders. Each and every time the Sikhs had to sacrifice their lives in order to liberate it and restore its sanctity. After the martyrdom of Bhai Mani Singh ji in 1737, Massa Ranghar, the Kotwal of Amritsar took charge of Sri Harmandir Sahib in 1740 and converted it into a civil court and began to hold notch parties. This act created great resentment among the Sikhs. Two warriors, Sukha Singh and Mahtab Singh avenged the insult by a dare devil act. They entered the temple complex in guise of peasants, severed the head of Massa Ranghar with a single blow of kirpan and fled away with decapitated head on one of the their spears.
    Guru Arjan Sahib got its foundation laid by a muslim saint Hazrat Mian Mir ji of Lahore on 1st of Magh, 1644 Bikrmi Samvat(December,1588). The construction work was directly supervised by Guru Arjan Sahib himself and he was assisted by the prominent Sikh personalities like Baba Budha ji, Bhai Gurdas ji, Bhai Sahlo ji and many other devoted Sikhs.
    Unlike erecting the structure on the higher level(a tradition in Hindu Temple architecture), Guru Arjan Sahib got it built on the lower level and unlike Hindu Temples having only one gate for the entrance and exit, Guru Sahib got it open from four sides. Thus he created a symbol of new faith, Sikhism. Guru Sahib made it accessible to every person without any distinction of Caste, creed, sex and religion.


    DESCRIPTION OF GOLDEN TEMPLE



    [​IMG]The Golden Temple sits on a rectangular platform in the centre of the Amrit Sarovar. It is surrounded by a white marble corridor, through which pilgrims visiting the shrine walk, circumnavigating the temple. A narrow causeway links the Harmandir, or Darbar Sahib, as the temple is also called. The entrance to the temple is through an ornate archway with intricate inlay work, inscribed with verses from the Granth Sahib.

    The temple building is three storeys high and is crowned with a dome shaped like an inverted lotus. The lower storey is in white marble, while the two upper storeys have gold plating. The temple has four entrances instead of the usual single entry, symbolic of the openness of Sikhism and the fact that followers of all faiths are welcome here. The walls within are decorated with carved wooden panels and elaborate inlay work in silver and gold. The Adi Granth, compiled by Guru Arjan Dev, rests on a throne beneath a jewel-encrusted canopy. Priests continuously recite verses from the holy book in 3-hour shifts. A complete reading of the text takes 48 hours.
    The Akal Takht, next to the Golden Temple, is the seat of the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, the religious governing body of the Sikhs. The building of the Akal Takht was begun by Guru Arjan Dev and completed in 1609 by Guru Hargobind. The Adi Granth is housed in the Akal Takht and is taken out in procession every morning to be placed at the Harmandir, and is brought back to the Akal Takht at night.

    Shrines on the northern edge of the corridor are venerated as the 68 holy shrines of the Hindus. According to the teachings of Guru Arjan Dev, it was enough for the devout to visit these shrines and not visit all the original Hindu shrines which are distributed across India. Many of these shrines have now been converted into a martyr’s gallery showing the gruesome history of the Sikhs. Around the Parikrama, or pathway, are four rectangular cubicles where Granthis (priests) sit and recite the Granth Sahib. Pilgrims leave offerings at the steps, and can also get the holy book recited in their names for a donation


    The Jubi tree, at the northwestern corner of the complex, was planted some 450 years ago by the temple’s first head priest. The old, gnarled tree is believed to have special powers and childless women tie strips of cloth on it to be blessed with sons. Marriage deals are also fixed under the tree, though this practice is disapproved of by the temple authorities
     
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    MUKTESHWAR TEMPLE

    Perhaps the most ornate temple in Bhubaneswar, the Mukteshwar Temple (7th–8th century AD) has intricate carvings of deities that show the amalgamation of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain styles of architecture. The carvings on the roof, especially the bho motifs of the grinning lion and the monkey, are quite striking. There is a well to the south of the temple in which childless women toss a coin to wish for a child.
     
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    Umenomiya Shrine

    Maki Mizobata; Natsuki Mitsuya​
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    Umenomiya Shrine

    Umenomiya Shrine stands in Ukyou ward, Kyoto city. At first sight, this shrine seems small,
    but it has a large garden. Many couples visit this shrine from all over Japan to pray for a child.

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    >History
    [SIZE=+0]Umenomiya Shrine was built around 1,300 years ago by Agata-no-inukai-no-michiyo (? - 733) to enshrine her family ancestors. At that time, this shrine stood at Yamashironokuni-Sourakugun (now the Teiki region in Kyoto prefecture). Umenomiya Shrine has been moved many times. First, Empress Koumyo (701 - 760) moved the shrine to Nara city around 1,250 years ago, and again, moved it to Gaseyama (now the Sagara region in Kyoto prefecture). Finally, early in the Heian period (794- 1185), Empress Danrin (786 - 850) moved the shrine to the present location.
    Since Empress Danrin often visited Umenomiya Shrine and performed gagaku, or Japanese court music, to the god of the shrine, a festival has been held here in April according to the lunar calendar. This festival was set as one of the major festivals of the court by Emperor Ninmyo (810 - 850).
    During the reign of Emperor Daigo, Umenomiya Shrine was given a high position among shrines. In the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), the shrine was also placed in the upper ranks according to the Shakakusystem which fixed a hierarchy among shrines. (However, this system was abolished after the Second World War)


    >Deity             
    Umenomiya Shrine enshrines Oyamazumi-no-kami, the god who first brewed sake, and his child goddess Konohana-no-sakuyahime-no-mikoto. Nihonshoki, the oldest history book in Japan, records that Oyamazumi-no-kami congratulated Konohana-no-sakuyahime-no-mikoto on her childbirth by brewing sake for her. Therefore, sake brewers worship at the shrine.
    Myth tells us that Konohana-no-sakuyahime-no-mikoto gave birth to a god, Hikohohodemi-no-mikoto, the day following her marriage. Thus, Umenomiya Shrine attracts women wishing for an easy delivery.


    >Matage-ishi (stone) and Ubu-suna (sand)
    Matage-ishi and Ubu-suna are famous attractions at Umenomiya Shrine
    It is said that a couple will be able to have a baby if they pray to the god for a child and then step over Matage-ishi. Empress Danrin was childless. However, she was able to have the next emperor, Ninmyo, because she stepped over Matage-ishi. Also, when Empress Danrin gave birth, she spread sand from under the main building of Umenomiya Shrine under her bed and gave birth to her son without complications. So, that sand has become known as Ubu-suna and is regarded as a talisman for easy birth. Even now, many couples pay homage at Umenomiya Shrine to pray for a child and for an easy birth.

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    >Gardens in the Shrine
    [​IMG]Passing through the entrance to the gardens, there is Sakuya Pond in front of us. Irises bloom in the summer, and Kirishima azaleas are at their best in the spring around this pond, which is in the eastern section of the shrine. The teahouse “Ikenaka-tei” on an island in the pond was a cottage which Minamoto-no- Morokata built in 1852. In the Umezu area, a lot of cottages were built by men of position, and this is one of them.
    [​IMG]Yuusareba kadota no inaba otozurete ashi-no-maroyani akikazezo fuku
    (recorded in the Hyakunin-Isshu, a collection of 100 tanka poems)
    [​IMG]Ikenaka-tei, nicknamed “Ashi-no-maroya,” is the only thatch house with reeds in existence, and a councillor Minamoto-no-Tsunenobu composed the tanka poem above after being impressed by the scene when he was invited to Morokata’s age. This tanka describes the view of Umezu on an autumn evening with a seasonal wind blowings through the thatch house, and rice stalks flapping in front of the gate. We can imagine that this place had both quietness and elegance.Matage-ishi and Ubu-suna are famous attractions at Umenomiya Shrine.

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    [​IMG]In the north garden, we can see Magatama Pond, whose shape is like a comma-shaped bead. Spring may be the best time to visit because there are beautiful double-flowered cherry trees and Hirado azaleas in that season. You will feel that you are among wonderful cherry blossoms when you go there in the peak season. There are also irises in summer around this pond. Moreover, hydrangeas bloom in the garden’s shady corner.

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    The west garden mainly has a grove of Japanese plum trees and daffodils which bloom along the road.
    And the most impressive are surely the plum flowers.
    Yosomenimo sono kamigakito miyurumade uebaya umewo senbon hassenbon

    [​IMG]This tanka poem was composed by Motoori Norinaga in the Edo era, when he gave a Japanese plum tree to Umenomiya Shrine.

    [​IMG]Ume, or plum, has been the divine flower of the shrine since it was built. “Konohana” of the name “Konohana- no-sakuyahime-no-mikoto” is the graceful appellation of the plum flowers, and what is more, “ume” can also mean “giving birth to a child,” and this wordplay is thought to be divine and important. This tree, which was brought from old China, is praised for its beauty and the scent of its flowers, and its fruit has been used as a precious medicine.


    [​IMG]About 500 Japanese plum trees and 40 varieties are planted in the shrine now. The pickled fruit is called “shofuku-ume,” which means that plums bring fortune to people, and it is on sale at the shrine.


    >Best seasons for flowers
    ・Japanese plum: from the middle of February to the middle of March
    ・camellia: from November to the middle of April
    ・daffodil: at the beginning of April
    ・double cherry blossoms: in the middle and the end of April
    ・Kirishima azalea: at the end of April
    ・Hirado azalea: at the beginning of May
    ・iris: from the end of April to the beginning of May
    ・a different variety of iris: from the end of May to the middle of June
    ・hydrangea: June

    >Festivals
    [​IMG]Umenomiya Shrine holds many events which are related to the members of the Imperial family, or to sake.
    Some of them are listed below.

    ・February 11th: Amazake festival - Amazake is a sweet beverage made from fermented rice or sake.
    ・the third Sunday of April: Sakura festival (Gagaku festival)
    ・May 3rd: Shinko festival - Mikoshi, or portable shrine, are carried around the vicinity of Umenomiya Shrine.
    ・the last Sunday of August: the Emperor Saga’s festival - During the Emperor Saga’s festival, a sumo competition for children is held. This festival began about twenty years ago, and about five hundred children participate every year.



    >Access
    ・by bus: take Kyoto city bus No.28 from Kyoto station and get off at “Umenomiya-jinja-mae” bus stop
    ・by Hankyu Railway: get off at “Matsuo” Station and walk 500m to the east
    >Open
    ・from 9:00 to 17:00

    >Fees for garden
    ・adult: 500 yen
    ・child: 250 yen
    *groups of more than 20 people
    ・adult: 360 yen
    ・child: 180 yen

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    SHRI KOTESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O />
    [​IMG]Situated at an elevation of 1428 mts., this temple has a great following among childless couples. The temple houses a Shivlinga and is surrounded by the Himalayan ranges in the east, Haridwar in the west and the Siddha Peeth Medanpuri Devi temple in the south. Legend has it that a village woman inadverdently hit a shiv Linga while digging. Divine voices were then heard, directing the people to construct a temple dedicated to Shiva. Accordingly, the Koteshwar Mhadev temple was erected. It is believed that childless couples who chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra during the whole month of Shravana with full faith & devotion are blessed by the Lord and their wishes are granted.
     
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    SREE DHARMASAASTHA TEMPLE


    Mythological Importance of the Land:

    Famous astrologers have revealed that the land earmarked for this temple is of great religious and spiritual significance as it was deep roots in our Hindu mythological past. According to the astrologers, it was the place where the Pandavas lived during the period of their exile. Legends say that Arjun did a fervent penance to acquire the holy boon called 'Pashupatham' from Lord Shiva, who is the custodian of it. Lord Shivji accompanied by Maa Parvathi, bestowed the Pashupatham" to Arjun at this place.


    Later Arjun established a 'Shiv-Parvathi' temple at this Holy Land , and that temple had existed here till 800 years ago.

    This land is blessed with the benign presence of Lord Shiva and his consort Sreeparvathy, the embodiment of Shakti. Due to the holy vibrations present in this land, so those devotees who seek attain blessing like virtue of marriage (Mangalyam), offspring (Santhanalabdhi) and all kinds of prosperity at this temple.


    Unique Nature of the Temple Design
    The architecture of the temple epitomizes a unique temple Designo' It h~ various unique features. The sanctum sanctorum (Sreekovil) design is a rare and largest one of its kind. The double shelled Sreekovil has one Garbhagrah where the deities are consecrated; there is a corridor between outer and inner shells. The Sreekovil is in a capsule shape (both end half-circle) and has an upper storey above the "Garbhagraha ".

    The Outer Parikarma (Naalambalam) is the combination of Valiyambalam, Balikkalpura and Chuttambalam, Tower Enclosure which the rectangular border protect the sanctum sanctorum. Anganam - an open space, separates outer Parikarma (Naalambalam) and sanctum sanctorum. 'Nilavara' underneath to outer Parikarma (Naalambalam) is uniqueness. About 3600 pointer tamps (Kuthuvilakku) can accommodate in the Vilakkumadam around the Naalambala. The design of Holy Flag Mast and Gopuram have been built in exquisite Indian designs.

    Temple Architect (Sthapathy)
    Renowned temple architect, Late Brahmasree Vezhapparambu Parameswaran N amboothiri was the architect of this unique design. A well know Temple architect hailing from Ernakulam (Dist), in Kerala State . He has designed about 300 new Temples in various models, renovated and redesigned more than 800 ancient Temples . This temple was his dream project and the last one, which he designed at the age of 89. After his death, his son Brahmasree Vezhapparambu Unni Namboothiri who is also a renowned Temple Architect carried the work to its completion.

    Importance of Deities:
    Lord Dharmasaastha: is the progeny ofthe union of 'Lord Vishnu' in the form of 'Mohini' (his female avatar) and 'Lord Shiva', and thus the link between Vaishnava & Shaiviate. As per puranas 'Sree Dharmasaatha' took eight incarnations in different forms at different point of time to save the world from evils. Out of eight the last one is the incarnation of "Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala". The prathishta at Pushpvihar is in one of the incarnations of 'Sree Dharmasaatha' accompanied with 'Prabha' and son 'Sathyaka'. This incarnation is consecrated at very few places in the world. Another incarnation has two consorts known 'Purna & Push kala " and another one is known as 'Kiratha Saastha' - a tribal king.
    Idols in this temple are also the rarest of rare ones. As Lord Shiva makes benign presence with Shakti, Lord Dharmasaastha makes gracious presence with his consort Prabha and son Sathyaka. All the three idols, Lord Dharmasaastha, Devi Prabha and Lord Sathyakan are installed on one Peedam (seat) but each idol has its own Padmapeedam (Lotus seat).
    Lord Dharmasaastha depicted the Padmasana pose and his left hand is placed on the left knee and right hand holds Amrutha Kalasam, which signifies Abhista Varadayi meaning unlimited blessing will pour on the seeking devotees.
    Devi Prabha is depicted in Padmasana pose and right hand is placed on her left knee and left hand with Varada Mudra who also delivers blessings of prosperity to seeking devotees.
    Lord Sathyaka is in standing posture and holds one fruit in the right hand which signifies pleasant and satisfied form which symbolizes the blessings of energy to youth and children.

    Upadevathas:
    Ganeshji in the pleasant pose, the consecrated inside Sreekovil (outside Garbhagraha) near the south entrance. Ganeshji stands for removing all obstacles trom day to day life.

    Dakshina Moorthy is the saint form of Lord Shiva. As mentioned in the Shivpurana, the Lord Shiva did fervent penance in Kailash underneath a peepal tree, then he corne to be know as Dakshina Moorthy. In this form he was kind enough to bless with Vidhya - Wisdom - to his ardent devotes. Dakshinamoorthy is consecrated in the Sreekovil (outside Garbhagraha) near the south entrance. Offering to Dakshinamoorthy is of great importance to all, especially for students.

    Annapooreswari, Sree Parvathy's presence in the temple is in the form of Annapurneswari who incarnated to eliminate poverty and hunger. Temple for Annapurneswari's is in the North West part of the Naalambalam. Devi is in standing posture facing east with Varada Hastha for blessings the devotees with wealth and prosperity.

    Hanumanji: The place for the pleasant form of Lord Hanuman in this temple is the North East part of the Naalambalam, Hanumanji is in the standing posture facing west with folded hands for blessing the seeking devotees health & success.

    Navagrahas are consecrated in the Navagraha Mandapam at the Southeast side of the main Temple. Every person is influenced with the effect of each Planet (Graha's) in his life cycle according to the birth time. Astrology, the study of the movements of planets, says that good and bad at certain juncture of life depends upon the planetorial changes, the influence of the planets are various. One should please the Grahas with poojas and offerings to nullify the planetorial effects to life and to increase their blessings and thus overcome all obstacles and attain salvation.

    Lord Sani: It is believed that Lord Sani is the most aggressive graham amongst the Navagrahas, capable of exciting his power to yield both good and bad effects. At this holy place, the divine effect of the pleasant Lord Sani is at the pinnacle. It is well known that the evil effects of Lord Sani especially
    during Sani Dosha causes extreme misery and losses. But if one propitiates Lord Sani and attains the virtuous effects of Lord Sani's blessings, life is devoid of miseries and blessed with prosperity and abundance.

    The rituals/poojas to prevent evil effects of Lord Sani which is performed in the Temple is considered to be one of the most auspicious and effective one to attain salvation. (Click the Link: Sani Dosha Nivarana Pooja to read more)

    Naga Devatha (Serpant God): The presence of Nag a Devatas - known as living gods is rarely found at any temple outside Kerala. In this temple, Naga Devathas are consecrated North East part ofthe main Temple .


    MAY LORD SREE DHARMASAASTHA BLESS US ALL!!


    Within a short span of time, there have been number of instances of people getting desired spouse and childless couples being blessed with children after worshipping at this temple. :
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    KANCHEEPURAM
    The sacred seat of Adi Sankara's fifth and most celebrated mutt, Kancheepuram is dotted with the country's some of the oldest temples. The episcopal seat is called Kamakotipeetam. The mutt is known as Sankara mutt, situated two km short of the center of the town. Devotees look up to the reigning Sankaracharyas as the living Gods. The most famous temples around are:- Kamakshi Amman koil: Shakthi is worshiped here. The two other places where Shakthi is worshiped are Madurai, also in Tamil Nadu, and Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. It is said the Devi's power was tackled and chained down here by Adi Sankaracharya in a chakra which can be seen in the temple. As the faith goes, a darshan of the chakra is a turning point in a devotee's life, life here itself.
    Next comes Ekambareswarar temple,A Siva temple, it has one of the tallest towers. The mango tree inside, it is said, is 3,000 to 5,000 years old. It yields different varieties of mango from different branches. It is believed that childless couples will be blessed if its mango is consumed. The buildings of the massive temple complex are awe-inspiring. A few of the other famous temples are Varadarajar temple, Kailasanathar temple and Vaikunta Perumal temple. Kancheepuram is also very famous for, ironically, an altogether different thing: the Kancheepuram sari _ lustrous, durable, enchanting and faithful, indeed! The price ranges from the bottom to the top. This exquisite variety is woven from pure mulberry silk. By and large, the goods purchased from Kancheepuram are genuine.
    How to reach: It is just 75 km straight from Chennai. Bus is convenient. The nearest airport is in Chennai. There is a minor railway station nearby;
    Altitude: Sea level.
    Climate: Summer max 36 deg C, min 21, winter max 28 min 19; Rainfall: 87 cm.
    Season: Throughout the year.
    Clothing: Tropical.
    Languages spoken: Tamil and English

    Excursion sites:- Thiruthani (42 km): Situated on a hill-top, it is one of the six abodes of Lord Subrahmanya. Vedanthangal (48 km): A big water bird sanctuary. Season is Oct-March. Sriperumbudur (29 km): Former prime minister and son of Indira gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in a bomb blast here. A memorial has been built

     
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    The five-tier Rajagopuram of the Vatavaranyeshwarar temple.


    THE VERY mention of the village's name — Thiruvalangadu — will evoke memories of the famous violinist, `Suswara' Sundaresa Iyer, in old timers in Carnatic music circles. Thiruvalangadu is a village on the banks of the river Cauvery. The legend has it that, Bharata Muni and his spouse Subhadra prayed in this Thiruvalangadu village for progeny, after taking bath in the Puthrakameshwarar teertham inside the temple, where the main deities are Puthrakameshti Lingam, Vatavaranyeshwarar and Vandarkuzhali Nayaki (Goddess Parvati). Other shrines for which this temple is famous are:
    Erattai (twin) Vinayakar — one of them very ancient and the one next to it called Puthra Santhana Pillaiyar, believed to be installed by Bharata Munivar. It is said that as an answer to the prayers of Bharata Munivar and his wife, Goddess Parvati took birth as their child. As a human being, she performed pujas to a Lingam in the nearby village of Kutralam to unite with Lord Siva as His consort. To this day, childless couples come to this shrine of Puthrakameshti Lingam and the belief is that they are blessed with progeny. Another noteworthy shrine in this village temple is Jwaraharesharar who is prayed for the speedy cure of common ailments like fever. Banyan is the sacred tree, Sthala Vriksha as it is called, for this pilgrim centre.
    Overdue

    This Vatavaranyeshwarar temple is under the care of Thiruvavaduthurai Adeenam. Available records reveal that Kumbabhishekam for this temple is long overdue — the last one having been performed several years ago when Kulothunga Cholan III was ruling Thanjavur. Now the renovation work has been taken up with the blessings of the Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam and Sri Kanchi Sankara Math. Devotees, especially those hailing from this and nearby villages, are requested to contribute generously for the renovation work.
    This village is famous for its annual Panguni Uthiram festival, celebrated in March-April. `Swasti Vachanam' recited by Vedic pandits, initiated by Natesa Dikshitar of those days, used to be one of the highlights during this festival. There is also a shrine for Lord Murugan and his two Consorts — the deft hand of the sculptor who made them is evident from the wonderful workmanship. Lord Murugan is on a peacock frame, adorned and enclosed in an arch like form — a sight worth to see. R. Swaminathan, the present Sivacharya looking after the daily routines of the temple, has the distinction of his immediate predecessors having had the divine grace of the presiding deities of this temple — the grace appears to be passing on from one generation to next without break which explains the steadfast devotion of the family to this temple. Contributions, toward renovation, can be in the form of DD, Cheque or M.O. taken in favour of Erattai Vinayagar Narpani Mandram and the same be sent to to the Secretary, Erattai Vinayagar Narpani Mandram, Main Road, Thiruvalangadu-609 810. For further details contact: S. Neelakantan, C-1, Lakshmi Enclave, No. 6, Raja Rao Street East Tambaram, Chennai-600 059, Ph: 22392594.
     
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    LAKSHMI JANARDHANA SWAMY TEMPLE. PALYA, ALUR​
    This temple was constructed by Chalukya’s around 14<SUP>th</SUP> century. This temple is situated in PALYA village of Alur taluk, about 20 KM from Hassan. This place was earlier taluk head quarters and people of all the religion were living in harmony during "PALEGAR"’s period. There is a belief that ‘Lakshmi Janardhana’ idol was came into existence during "palegar’s" rule and this temple probably might have built by them. The Lakshmi Janardhana swamy’s idol is made out of single black stone carving of 4.5 feet height and has resemblance of "Bramha" "Vishnu" & "Maheshwara". This temple is also known as "Dakshina Gaya". There are two small water streams on both sides of the temple namely "Shanka Theertha" and "Chakra Theertha". There is a local belief about this temple, is that the childless couples get children by worshipping at this temple.
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    The temple roof is of "Chalukya" style, and also has "Anjaneeya swamy" temple, "Lakshmi Devi" temple, "Venugopal swamy" temple around the main temple. The car festival is held during April/May each year. The temple is ancient with a lot of inscriptions that have to be deciphered.
     
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    temple which helps for childbirth..

    Sri Garbharakshambikai temple is situated in Thirukarugavur on the banks of the river Vettar, branch of the Sacred river Cauvery, in the Papanasam Taluk of Thanjavur District, at 20 kilometers east of Thanjavur Town and at 20 kilometers South west of Kumbakonam, state of Tamil Nadu, India
    POOJAS TO BE PERFORMED FOR Couples who remain childless for a long time should offer ghee, which will be placed at the Feet of the Goddess charged with manthras and given to them. If the couples eat a little of this Ghee at night daily for 48 days the woman will certainly conceive soon and they will be blessed with children. Pregnant women expecting deliveries should offer castor oil, which will be placed, at the Feet of Sri Garbha Ratshambikai, charged with manthras and offered to them. This castor oil has wonderful property. When the women get the labour pains, this oil should be smeared on their abdomen. This will eliminate all complications, dangers and after effects of deliveries and make the deliveries quite easy.
    POOJA OFFERINGS For pooja coconut, banana, betel & Nut are offered, castor oil is offered which is kept in the feet of the goddess for manthra . Charging of Castor Oil for Easy Deliveries. Ghee is offered which is kept in the feet of the goddess for manthra . Charged Ghee is believed to Bless the couple with Children.
    hope the above info..is useful to all
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    Re: temple which helps for childbirth..

    Hi All

    Every religion and community in the world has some goddess for fertility.These give you peace of mind and the strength to move forward....Now is the time where you can see yourself the Miracle of Life taking place....Don't just visit the temples, please visit the concerned Doctors too.

    I hope,I have not hurt anyone's feelings.
    Priyanka
     

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