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I found some really good website for Vasavi kannika parameshwari devi: History !

Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Sthothram


Kailasa-chala Sannibhe giripure, Sauvarna shrunge mahastham
Bodhyan mani-mantape, Suruthura pranthe-cha Simhasane
Aseenaam sakala mararchithapadam, Bakthardi vidhvansinim
Vande Vasavi kanyakam Smitha-mukhim sarvartha damambikam

Namasthe Vasavidevi | Namasthe Vishva pavani |
Vratha-sambadhha | Koumathrethe Namonnamaha ||

Namasthe Bhayasamhaari | Namasthe Bhav-nashini |
Bhagyadhadevi | Vasavithe-Namonnamaha ||

Namasthe Adhbutha-Sandhana | Namasthe Badhra-Roopini |
Namasthe Padma-Pathrakshi | Sundarangi Namonnamaha ||

Namasthe Vibudha-nanda | Namasthe Baktha-ranjini |
Namasthe Yoga-Samyuktha | Vanikya-nya Namonnamaha ||

Namasthe Budha-Sansevya | Namasthe Mangala-Prade |
Namasthe Sheetala Pangi | Shanakar-ithe Namonnamaha ||

Namasthe Jaganmatha | Namasthe Kama-Daayini |
Namasthe Bakth-Nilaya | Varadhe-the Namonnamaha ||

Namasthe Sidhha-Sansevya | Namasthe Charu-Hasini |
Namasthe Adbutha-Kalyani | Sharvani-the Namonnamaha ||

Namasthe Bakth-Samraksha | Dheeksha-Sam-badhha-Kankana|
Namasthe Sarva Kaam-Yaartha | Vardhe-The Namonnamaha ||

Devi-eem Pranamya Sadh-Bakthya | Sarva-Kamyardha Sampadhan |
Labhathe-Nathra sandheho | Dehanthe Mukthiman Bhaveth ||

Shri Matha Kanyaka-Parameshwari Devye-Namaha

 

GOOD! did u see amman with diamond saree?

chitra.g

 

Dear Chitra,

you know today is karadaiyan nonbu. on this auspicious day, i got sree lalithambihai photo. thanks a lot chitra. i have no words to thank you. yesterday only i have sent my query. today morning i got the picture. again thanks for your quick response. and for the informamtion of pooja before sree lalithambigai channadhi. i want to go and join in the pooja during my vacation to india. please give me the number of gurukkal. last time i tried to go to tirumiyachur. but due to unavoidable circumstances, i didnot go. after reading your details, i want to go to that place immedly. yes chitra, we forget everything before amman sannidhi during pooja, chanting mantras without disturbance.

regards

raji.

 

dear chitra,

Last :- U r the only person written about saint Thyagarajar!,, what a person he is, yes IS! My husband's great grand father was his sishya and we have the privilege of Having the idol of Ramar, Seetha, Lakshmana with Hanuman given by the great Saint. It is in our family from 200 years. we cherish this and pray a lot to him. the same idol is in the samadhi of the saint.,,,,,

you are a lucky fellow as a daughterinlaw in their family. no doubt god's blessings are always with you all.

raji

 

dear chitra,

if we see the face of sri lalithambigai for some minutes, seems she is smiling.all pictures are very clear and beautiful.

raji

 

thanks and good to know that people are following our culture all over the world. I am fasting and will be doing nonbu in another half an hour. best wishes to u. see some more photos of lalitha in her glory.

will give the details of phone no. later.

best wishes and at the lotus feet of Mother.

chitra.g


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Bhaja Gaureesam
[Pray Lord of Gauri]
By Chinthamani

[This octet has similar refrain like the great Bhaja Govindam of Adi Sankara, It also is of philosophical import.]

Bhaja Gaureesam Bhaja Gaureesam,
Gaureesam Bhaja, Manda mathe.

Pray Lord of Gauri, Pray Lord of Gauri,
Oh slow witted one, pray Lord of Gauri.

Jala dusthara jaladhi sutharanam,
Dyeyam chithe Shiva hara charanam,
Anyopayam na hi na hi sathyam,
Geyam Shankara Shankara nithyam. (Bhaja Gaureesam….)

For crossing the impenetrable ocean of life
Keep in your mind, the feet of Lord Shiva,
For truly there is no other method,
Than singing Shankara, Shankara daily. (Pray Lord of Gauri…)

Darapathyam kshetram vitham,
Deham geham Sarvamanithyam,
Ithi paribhavaya sarvamasaram,
Garbha vikruthya swapna vicharam. (Bhaja Gaureesam…)

Husband, wife, children and wealth,
Body and house are all impermanent.
Know all these are the meaningless,
Dreams of the play of creation. (Pray Lord of Gauri..)

Mala vaichitye punaravruthi,
Punarapi janani jatarothpathi,
Punarapyasa kulitham jataram,
Kim nahi munchisi kadayoscitham. (Bhaja Gaureesam…. )

Being in love with this impure world,
Would again make you be born in mother’s womb,
And if you again get worried by desire,
Why not tell your mind to leave away such thoughts. (Pray Lord of Gauri…)

Maya kalpitha indram jalam ,
Na hi thath sathyam drushti vikaram,
Jnathe thathwe sarvamasaaram maa kuru,
Maa kuru vishaya vicharam. (Bhaja Gaureesam…)

This world is a magical trick seen because of illusion,
And so do not see it as truth but as a mirage of sorts,
Once you know this, you will know that all are impermanent,
And so do not start thinking again of the things of pleasure. (Pray Lord of Gauri…)

Rajjou sarpa bramanaaropa,
Sthad brahmani jagatharopa,
Mithya maya moha vikaram,
Manasi vicharaya Baramabaram. (Bhaja Gaureesam..)

Like you see a snake in a rope,
You see the world in Brahmam.
This feeling of illusory attachment is a lie,
Think of this in your mind again and again. (Pray Lord of Gauri…)

Adwara koti Ganga gamanam
Kuruthe yogam cheindriya damanam,
Jnana viheena sarva mathena,
Na bhavathi muktho janam sathena. (Bhaja Gaureesam…)

In spite of crores of visit to Ganga,
Doing Yoga and controlling of senses,
He who is not wise, all people say,
Never gets freedom form birth, even in hundred lives. (Pray Lord of Gauri…)

Soham hamso bramhaivaham,
Sudhananda thatwa paroham,
Advaithoham sanga viheene,
Chendriya aathmani nikhile leene. (Bhaja Gaureesam….)

In the state of Hamsa when you become a part of Brahman,
You become the meaning of pure bliss,
And you become alone but realize that there is no two,
And the senses become dissolved in this Aathman..

Sankara kinkara Ma kuru chintham,
Chinthamanina virachitham ethath,
Ya sadbhakthya padathi hi nithyam.,
Brahmani leenobhavathi hi sathyam.

Hey Servant of Shiva, do not start worrying,
For this prayer which is composed by Chinthamani,
If daily read with pure devotion,
Would truly make you merge with the brahmam.

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enjoy ur pooja and reply?

 

thanks for ur constant inspiration. Mother will bless all if we follow the right path!


Janaki Panchakam
[Pentet on the daughter of Janaka]
By Animesh Kumar

[Here is a very rare prayer addressed to Sita, the consort of Lord Rama.]


Mathruke, sarva viswaika dhathreem kshamaam,
Thwam sudham, sheethalaam puthra puthrinutham,
Sneha vathsalya dharayutham, janakim,
Thaam, namam ishwareem matharam premadham. 1
Oh Mother, who is the goddess
Who is the loving mother,
Who cares for the entire world,
Who is patience personified,
Who is the nectar itself,
Who is very comforting,
Who is saluted by sons and daughters,
Who carries love and affection,
And who is the daughter of Janaka,
My salutations to you.
Noopuranandadham, kinkani mekhalam,
Shathakumbhangadham, hara rathnakaram,
Kundalaa bhooshanaam, mouli heerojjwalam,
Thaam, namam ishwareem matharam premadham. 2
Oh Mother, who is the goddess
Who is the loving mother,
Whose anklets grant happiness,
Who wears tinkling waist belts,
Who has necklace with hundreds of jewels,
Who wears chains made of precious jewels,
Who wears ear studs as ornament,
And who has a diamond studded crest,
My salutations to you.
Megha vrundalakam, manda hasa prabham,
Kanthi gehokshanee, swarna varnasrayam,
Raktha bimbhadaram srimukheem sundareem,
Thaam, namam ishwareem matharam premadham. 3
Oh Mother, who is the goddess
Who is the loving mother,
Who has cloud like tresses,
Who shines with her slow smile,
Whose eyes shine with light,
Who has the golden colour,
Who has blood red lips like bimba fruits,
Who has face like goddess Lakshmi,
And who is extremely pretty,
My salutations to you.
Padma maladaram, Padma pushparitham,
Padma varnambaram, Pani padmasrayam,
Padma peeta sthitham, Pada padmavrutham,
Thaam, namam ishwareem matharam premadham. 4
Oh Mother, who is the goddess
Who is the loving mother,
Who wears the lotus garland,
Who is adorned by lotus flowers,
Who wears dress of the colour of lotus,
Who holds a lotus flower in her hand,
Who sits on the lotus flower,
And whose feet is decorated by lotus flower,
My salutations to you.
Bhukthi mukthi pradham, pushti thusti pradham,
Jnana vidhyadhadhaam pushkalanandadham,
Shudhidham, budhidham, shakthidham, sidhidham,
Thaam, namam ishwareem matharam premadham. 5
Oh Mother, who is the goddess
Who is the loving mother,
Who grants wealth and also salvation,
Who grants health and happiness,
Who grants knowledge and skill,
Who grants great bliss of the ultimate,
Who grants cleanliness,
Who grants great wisdom,
Who grants great strength,
And who grants occult powers,
My salutations to you.


best wishes/chitra.g/reply

 

Saniyai Pol Kodupparum illai, there is a proverb? He is the only person among nine grahas given Ishwara pattam, Most of the people Know about Thirunallar Sani temple. But there is a temple for Sani Baghawan, suyambu, at Kuchanur. (aka Shenbaganallur).

Sri Saneeswara Baghwan (Saturn) Temple – Kuchanur

Saturn is a powerful planet among the nine and subject people to good or bad effects and therefore gains importance in the life of the humans. Hence, it is a planet to be worshipped very devotionally for their wellbeing. They get relieved of the intensity of its effect and follow their professions peacefully and run the family in peace. People throng this shrine naturally.
Prayer commitments:

Devotees light lamps with pure gingely oil and feed the crows. They also undertake feeding the visiting devotees. Donate for the maintenance and renovation of the temple.

Reputation:
Though there is a shrine for Saturn in almost all temples, Kuchanur temple is exclusively for Sani Baghwan next to Thirunallar. Moreover, He exists of himself.

It is said that this is the place where Sani Baghwan himself got relieved of the Brahmmahathi dosha – a sin that affects a person for committing some serious crime.
A Shivalinga was growing upwards here and the growth was controlled by applying turmeric on the Linga. A very sacred place for relief from the adverse effects of Saturn. A large number of devotees visit Kuchanur to worship Sani Baghwan from Northern states too.
Kuchanur is 30 kms from Theni, and 100 from Madurai. Bus facilities are available from Theni. The nearest railway stations are Theni, Dindigul and Madurai. Nearest Airport Madurai.

History:
King Dhinakaran prayed to God for a child. He heard a voice that a Brahmin boy would visit him and he would get a child then. The boy came and was named Chandravadanan. The queen also became pregnant and delivered a male child. He was named Sadhagan. As the Brahmin boy was wise and good natured, he was crowned the king of the land. It was during this time, the king had to face and undergo the Saturn period (seven and half years Saturn). To save the adopted father king from the consequences of the Saturn period, Chandravadhana made a Saturn idol made of iron and worshipped Him on the banks of Surabi river.

He prayed to Lord Saturn to protect his adopted father from the effects of his period. Saturn, responding to the prayers of Chandravadhana, got the King only for seven and half hours, instead of seven and half years. He also assured Chandravadhana that he would not harm people of just nature and reduce his effects to the most minimum. Chandravadhana built a temple for Sani with Kuchu grasses here, hence the name Kuchanur.

Let us pray to him and get his blessings. Most people do not know about this place.



Neelanjanasamaabhasam Ravi Putram Yamaagrajam
Chaaya Marthanda Sambhootam Tam Namaami Shanaiswaram

My salutations to God Saturn,
Who is the colour of blue- black,
Who is the son of Sun God,
Who is the elder brother of Yama,
And who is the offspring of Sun God and his wife Chaya.

chitra.g

 

Thanumalayan Temple Suchindram.

The shrine dedicated to TRINITY is Thanumalaya's at Suchindram 14 Kms from Kanyakumari. The name Thanumalayan denotes the combination of the Trimurthis Sthanu is a synonym for Siva, Mal for Vishn and Ayan for Brahma. It is believed that the top, middle and base of the Linga in the temple represent Siva, Vishnu and Brahma respectively. Tradition goes that Indra was purified at this place and hence the name Suchindram. Suchi means Purity.

The temple here is noted for its exquisite workmenship in stone. It is a treasure houseof sculptures. The musical pillars are very impressive and some of the sculptures in the temple like Vigneshwari, the female form of Vinayaka and the scene of Geethopathesa to parthasarathi in the form of Trinity are rarely to be found elsewhere. Carved exqusitely out of a single block of granite, the imposing figure of Anjaneya, 18 feet height, is a product of marvellous sculptural skill. The gigantic image of Nandhi locally known as "kaalai" made of chalk powder is considered one of the biggest in India.

best wishes/chitra.g

rare? Manmata Gayatri Mantra

Om Kama devaya Vidhmahe
Pushpa vanaya Dheemahe
Thanno Kama Prachodayath.

Om, Let me meditate on the God of love,
Oh, God who is the forest of flowers, give me higher intellect,
And let the God of love illuminate my mind.

 

dear chitra,

thanks for sending the matha gauri pictures and slogas. i have performed my nonbu well. goddess sri saradambal and one small ambal with pattu pavadai in small mandampam with flowers is simply cute.three years back we went sringeri. very peaceful place for worship. and went sri saradambal temple. our mind is very peaceful before ambal sannadhi.heard about suchindram temple and sri hanuman. but now saw the photos. very nice .thanks

regards,

raji