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Old 14th July 2008, 02:20 PM
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Default Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukkovil,Thiruvengaivasal

Temple : Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukovil, Thiruvengaivaasal
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukovil, Thiruvengaivaasal".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857209/1/TamilPodcast68VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVengainatharThirukkovilThiruvengaivasal.mp3

Audio Duration : 7m 2 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located 7 K.M from Pudhukottai. Also people can reach this temple 3KM from Thirugokaranam.

Current Name : Vengaivaasal (Vagulaaranyam)
MainDeity : Vengainathar, Vyakrapureeswarar
Godesses : Bhagadhambal, Periyanayaki
Holytree : Vagulam

As the Legend says, Holy cow Kamadhenu, to get rid of the curse was worshiping Lord shiva at Thirugokarnam which is 3 KM from Pudhukottai. One fine day Lord Shiva was pleased by Kamadhenu's worship and wanted to test her to relieve her with all the curses. Lord Shiva came in the form of a Tiger and started to hunt Kamadhenu. Kamadhenu by its nature who cannot say a word NO for whoever approches her, told the Tiger (Vengai in tamil) to wait till she finishes the daily pooja for lord shiva. Lord shiva who is in the form of Tiger was pleased by that act, relieved her with all the curses and Blessed her with all the powers she has lost and took her along to Heaven.

There is also a story related to a sculpturer who made two Godesses Deities. For more please hear to the podcast....

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857209/1/TamilPodcast68VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguVengainatharThirukkovilThiruvengaivasal.mp3

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Old 21st July 2008, 01:53 PM
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Temple : Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukovil, Vazhuvur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukovil, Vazhuvur".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...ilVazhuvur.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 3 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is located 9 K.M from Mayladuthurai via Thiruvarur bus route.

Current Name : Vazhuvur
MainDeity : Gajasamharamurthy
Godesses : Balakuchambigai
Holytree : Tharugai

During the Deluge when the whole world sank under ocean water this place remind intact hence the name Vazhuvur. Demon Gajamuhasuran was killed by Lord Shiva at this place. This place is well known as Gana Sabha.

To know more about the history entangled with the temple, hear the podcast....

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...ilVazhuvur.mp3

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Old 28th July 2008, 01:29 PM
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Temple : Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukovil, Kodavaayil


This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukovil, Kodavayil".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857226/1/TamilPodcast70VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguKoneswararThirukovilKodavaayil.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 37 sec

Location&Direction:This temple is situated in Thivarur District and located at Thivarur-kumbakonam bus route.

Current Name : Kodavaasal
MainDeity : Koneswarar
Godesses : Periyanayaki
Theertham : Amrutha Theertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Holy Tree : Banana

Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.00pm-8pm


During deluge when land was drowned by ocean water, in order to save vedhas they were placed in a pot and was coverd with a Shiva lingam as a Lid. After few days this pot
reached Kodamooku near kumbakonam. As days passed by, this pot broke into three parts, the bottom part landed in Kumbakonam, Middle part reached ThiruKalayanallur, and the top part along with the Lid reached Kudavaayil which is now called as Kudavaasal.

To hear about the King Senganan's story, Garudas fight with demon, please click the link below.
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857226/1/TamilPodcast70VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguKoneswararThirukovilKodavaayil.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil, Thirupoonthuruthi
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil, Thirupoonthuruthi".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...onthuruthi.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec

Location&Direction:This Temple is located in Thanjavur District , where one can take the Thanjavur-Thiruvaiyaaru busroute and reach this temple 3kms from Thirukandiyur.


Current Name : Poonthuruthi
MainDeity : Pushpavaneswarar
Godesses : Soundaryanayaki
Theertham : Surya Theertham
Dharshan Timings: Morning 6-11.30 Evening 4-8.30pm

Land between two rivers is called Thuruthi.Legend says that Indra created a garden between River cauvery and it's branch river Kudamuruti and worshipped Lord shiva at this place hence the name Poonthuruthi and Lord shiva was called as Pushpavaneswarar.In this temple all the nandhi's are little bit away from the main sanctum.To know the reason and also to hear the story about sambandar medu please hear the podcast.

To hear more about the temple and Sthalapuranam please click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...onthuruthi.mp3

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Dear Natraj

My heartfelt and to you for your efforts........
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Old 11th August 2008, 01:48 PM
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Temple : Arulmigu Durgambikai thirukkovil, Patteswaram
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Durgambikai thirukkovil, Patteswaram".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/down...atteswaram.mp3
Audio duration : 6m 2 sec

Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thanjavur district, 8km southeast of Kumbakonam .There are many buses direct from Thanjavur,Tharasuram and Kumbakonam.

Current Name : Patteswaram
MainDeity : Patteswaran,Thenupureeswarar
Goddesses : Gnanambigai
Theertham : Koti Theertham


This temple also known as Pancha nandhi kshetram has all Nandhi slightly deviated from the sannadhi to provide dharshan to Thirugnana sambandhar who had "muthu pandhal" (shade) over him during hot season. Rama , in order to get over "sayahadhi" Dhosham (as he killed ravana) came here and created lingam (now known as Ramalingam) worshipped the Lord. Daughter of Kamadhenu Patti helped Goddess by performing abhishekam over Lord hence the name Patteswaram .

To hear More about Sthala Puranam and Temple Hear the Audio Below
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hello sree,
its a great work you are doing....can you feature the "SRI BHAKTHAVATSALAPERUMAL KOIL" IN THIRUNINRAVUR...the deity ENNAI PETRE THAYYAR is important here

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Old 18th August 2008, 01:59 AM
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Cheetipunyam - Hayagrivar Temple

Hayagrivar is ment for education. My grandmother used to advise me to tell hayagrivar sloka before i start to write my exams.
there is a temple near Mahendra city chennai called cheetypunyam

here anybody whose kid is slow learner can take them theri with some books and paper and make the kid read 2 lines and write few lines which will benefit them to perform better then before.
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Temple : Arulmigu Gomathi Amman Thirukkovil ,Sankaran Kovil
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Gomathi Amman Thirukkovil ,Sankaran Kovil".

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857269/1/TamilPodcast73VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguGomathiAmmanThirukkovilSankaranKovil.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec

Location&Direction: One should take the Thenkasi-Viruthunagar Train route to reach Sankaran Kovil or it is situated 32 km from Rajapalayam or 40 kms from Thirunelveli.

Current Name : Sankaran Kovil
MainDeity : Sankaralingeswarar,Sankara Narayanar
Goddesses : Gomathi Amman
Theertham : Nagasnai
Holytree : Punnai

This temple also called as Avudaiamman Kovil or Davasu kovil or SankaraNayinar Kovil Depicts a good example for no distinction between Siva or Vishnu. Here the Main Deity Sankara Narayanar Poses himself with half Shiva and Half vishnu.Goddess Gomathi Amman Worshipped Lord at this place.This temple is also considered to be representing one of the five elements (Land) in this area, the other being Nallur,Tharukapuram,Thenmalai and Devathaanam.

To hear more about the temple and hear sthalapuranam click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857269/1/TamilPodcast73VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguGomathiAmmanThirukkovilSankaranKovil.mp3

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Temple : Arulmigu Lalithambigai Thirukkovil , Thirumeeyachur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Lalithambigai Thirukkovil , Thirumeeyachur"

Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857275/1/TamilPodcast74VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguLalithambigaiThirukkovilThirumeeyachur.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 21 sec

Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thiruvarur District Nannilam circle ,one and half kilometres west of Peralam village.

Current Name : Meichur
MainDeity : Aruneswarar
Goddesses : Lalithambigai
Theertham : Surya Theertham

Arunan,Son of Kashiba saint got deceived by Surya and Surya got cursed. Surya repented his mistake and came to meichur and worshipped Lord to get rid of his curse. As time passed by and still he couldn't get rid of his curse, he Shouted "Hey Mikura" in disgust which inturn angered Goddess Lalithambigai. But Shiva(aruneswarar) cooled Goddess and hence the name Santha nayaki .The most powerful sloka , Lalitha sahasranamam Came through Goddess herself.The other popular sloka Laitha navarathna maala ("Maatha jeya Ohm Lalithambigaiye" ) was written by saint agathiyar in this place.

To hear more about SthalaPuranam and more about the temple Click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857275/1/TamilPodcast74VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguLalithambigaiThirukkovilThirumeeyachur.mp3

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