Vaaram Oru Alayam

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We would humbly welcome you to hear our small effort 'Vaaram Oru Alayam" , which features every essential piece of information about a temple every week in easy tamil.

Special features(podcast): In a hyper fast accelerating world, to save time on reading or blogging our community presents you in a Mp3 format secured easily downloadable audio file about a temple for the week.

We have published 8 episodes so far.am hereby publishing the latest episode on Sri GarbhaRakshaambigai Thirukovil ". Please do hear and let us know your comments and response on the same.

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This week’s Podcast is about “Arulmigu Vakrakaliamman Thirukovil,Thiruvakkarai”. Thiruvakkarai is a place where one can find shrines of Lord Siva, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Shakti together. The sacred bathing ghat of this place is the Varaaga river.
One can take a Tindivanam-Pondicherry bus, alight at Perumbakkam, and travel south for 7 km to reach this place or board a Villupuram-Pondicherry bus, alight at Thirukanur and travel north for 5 km.
Lord Siva's name is 'Pirai Soodiya Peruman' and He is also called Chandra Mouleeswarar. The Lingam here is the Gnanalingam and has three faces (Bhrama, Vishnu and Shiva). The east face is known as Thatpurudam, north face is known as Vaamadevam and the south face is known as Agoram.
The idol of a six feet tall Lord Varadharaja Perumal can be seen in a separate temple and it is said He appeared before His devotees after killing the demon at this place.
As soon as one crosses the rajagopuram, one can see the sanctum sanctorum of Vakrakaali. She appears with a skull on her head as crown, a dead foetus on her right ear, and has eight hands.
Among 32 holy places of Lord Shiva in Thirugnansambandam, Thirunavukkarasar, Seikkilar, Arunagiri Nathar and Ramalinga Adigalar.

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Episode #8 : Sri Vallakkottai Murugan Thirukovil
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This week's Podcast is about "Sri Sarvamangala Sametha PalliKondeswarar Alayam, Surutapalli" .The Pallikondeswara temple in Surutapalli, near Chennai, is unique because it is only at this place that Lord Siva is seen resting His head on the lap of Goddess Parvathi.

This village is on the Chennai-Tirupati route and can be reached easily from Puthur which is about 8 km. (Some of the APSRTC buses stop just outside the temple. A person travelling from Chennai has to cross Poondi and Uthukottai. Surutapalli is midway between Uthukotai and Nagalapuram.)

Rajagopuram is small compared to other temples, but its beauty is rich. The temple is crowded on Pradosham day, participating in the pradosha puja brings immense satisfaction and pleasure.

Normally Lord Shiva is not seen in any temples dedicated to Him in India in reclined posture - whereas Lord Vishnu cane be seen in Sri Rangam, Sri Rangapatnam and Trivandrum. To arrest the uneasiness, He rested for a few seconds in the lap of Goddess Parvathi (again to show the world that nothing is achieved without tribulations and sufferings.

Benefits of Praying Him at this hour include peace, sakala sowbhagyams, spiritual tranquility, promotion, getting back lost wealth, clearing of obstacles in marriage proposals, union of separated couples etc.


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This weeks episode on Sri Sarvamangala Sametha PalliKondeswarar Alayam, Surutapalli
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075856830/1/TamilPodcast10VaaramOruAlayamSriSarvamangalaSamethaPalliKondeswararAlayamSurutapalli.mp3

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Nataraj Prakash
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Dear Friends,
This week's Podcast is about "Sri Subramania swamy temple ,Ettukudi". Sri Subramania swamy temple is situated facing towards East at Ettukudi about 30 km south west of Nagapattinam, 28 km South East of Thiruvaarur, NorthEast of Thiruthuraipoondi 19 km from Thirukuvalai.
A monolithic Scupture of Lord Muruga with 3 faces and 12 arms is seated on a Peacock which is facing towards North is seen here. The Scupture is carved in such away the whole weight of the Sculpture is supported by the peacocks legs Architectural style of (Chola period) is seen in the temples of Lord Muruga and Vinayaga.
As the temples of Swami, Ambal and perumal had been destroyed due to the ravages of time, new stone temples were constructed in their place following 20th Century Architectural style. Accorcing to historians this temple is considered to be constructed during the period of Mutharasa,15th cpentury. Apart from Thirupugal by Arunagirinathar.
Karthigai festival is celebrated by performing Archanai, Paal Kaavadi and the presiding deity is taken on procession through the streets during Night kandhasasti festival is celebrated for 10 days during which procession of presiding deity takes place in the morning and Night. Soora samharam is performed on the 6th day Divine wedding of Deivanai on 7th day Divine wedding of Valli on 8th day
Chithira Pouranami festival is celebrated grandly once a year. Ollai chappara festival on 7th procession of car on 9th day. The temple day is kept open for continous two days to facilitate devotees taking part in Paal Kaavadi abishekam and Archanai
Worship Time :
Morning 6.00 to Afternoon 12.00
Evening 3.00 to Night 9.00 (during normal days)
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This weeks episode on Sri Subramania swamy temple ,Ettukudi

http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075856841/1/TamilPodcast11VaaramOruAlayamSriSubramaniaswamytem pleEttukudi.mp3

Regards
Sree Nataraj

Dear Friends,
This week's Podcast is about "Appan Venkatesaperumal Thirukovil". ThiruMukkoodal is a place where 3 rivers(seyyaaRu,paalaRu and vedavathi) converge.
This temple is maintained ASI. A very huge temple, which is very differently built. Like the perumaL sannidhi entrance is from the side. And it comes very close to the outer compound. Not much gap actually. Since this is very close to the river, there are chances of floods coming inside the temple. If you carefully observe at the mandapam's behind the main sannidhi, you will find a decent drainage system for the water to flow. This temple must be easily around 1200-1500 years old according to the priest!
The Lord at Thirumukkoodal is considered a manifestation of Lord Siva, Brahma and Narayana. His crown looks like the matted locks of Siva and He has a third eye on the forehead.
He wears the Shanku and Chakra like Lord Narayana on His left and right hand and a lotus in one of His hands. He also stands on the lotus which is the symbol of Brahma.


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This weeks episode on Appan Venkatesa perumal Thirukovil
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075856842/1/TamilPodcast12VaaramOruAlayamVenkatesaPerumalThirukovilThiruMukkoodal.mp3
Regards
Sree Nataraj

Dear Friends

This week's Podcast is about "Arulmigu Periya Anjaneyar Thirukovil,Ambur."
The story has been glorified in a temple in Ambur in Vellore district which dates back to centuries. The 11-foot idol of Hanuman carved out of hard black stone has Saneeswara under his foot.
The idol and the temple are believed to have been renovated probably in 1489, during the period of Krishanadevaraya of Vijayanagar kingdom who then ruled this region. An inscription found in one corner of the temple testifies to this fact. In 1976, the temple was taken over by the HR & CE department of the State Government. In 1987, Maha Kumbabishekam was performed.
Interestingly, the main deity Hanuman is place in one corner of the sanctum sanctorum facing south. This is considered a rarity in India. It is believed that, because devotees lit oil lamps at this temple, it got rid of the harmful effects of Saneeswara, in one stroke. The temple has been drawing thousands of devotees steadily.
In the eastern corner of Ambur town, in a place called Anaimadugu, a rocky foot print, believed to be that of Hanuman, receives special poojas once a year during the Hanuman Jayanthi celebrations. It is said that Hanuman holding the Parvatha hills in one hand and standing on Saneeswara made a big leap from here to cross the Indian Ocean to reach Sri Lanka where he gave the herb to revive Lakshmana.

I would like you to hear this episode and give your valuable comments, also request you to send me your friends, colleagues or family member's email who will be interested in hearing this podcast so that I can also send email to them simultaneously regarding my episodes every week.

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This weeks episode on Arulmigu Periya Anjaneyar Thirukovil
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075856844/1/TamilPodcast13VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguPeriyaAnjaneyarThirukovilAmbur.mp3

Regards
Sree Nataraj

Dear Friends
This week's Podcast is about "Arulmigu Sivanandavalli sametha Virataneswarar Thirukovil,Thirukovilur"

The story has been glorified in a temple in Thirukovilur in Vilupuram district which dates back to centuries on the banks of river Thenpennai.

In the main sanctum Lord Shiva is in the form of Lingam (Virataneswarar). There is a separate sanctum for Ambal Shivanandhavalli alias Periyanayagi.
On the west side of Temple lies a separate sanctum for Goddesses Durga. Between two eyes there lies a white mark which resembles a lively figure which is a marvel for bakthas.

Moreover this temples has a shrine for Ganapathy who has an interesting story, where, saint Avvayar was taken by the trunk of Ganapathy to Kailaya in one stroke.

This temple is also enriched by the Samadhi of one of the nayanmars " Maiporul Nayanar" which lies south to the sanctum of Ambal.
There is a glorious story where Lord Virataneswarar who has killed Andhakasuran in this sthala. Also there is a story about Maiporul Nayanar who even in his death shown kindess towards his enemy.

I would like you to hear this episode and give your valuable comments, also request you to send me your friends, colleagues or family member's email who will be interested in hearing this podcast so that I can also send email to them simultaneously regarding my episodes every week.

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This weeks episode on Arulmigu Sivanandavalli sametha Virataneswarar Thirukovil,Thirukovilur
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075856885/1/TamilPodcast14VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguSivanandavallisamethaVirataneswararThirukovilThirukovilur.mp3



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Temple : Srinivasa Perumal Thirukovil,Thirukkulandai


Audio Duration : 7m 34 sec (Download audio link below)

This week's Podcast is about "Srinivasa Perumal Thirukovil,Thirukkulandai". Thirukkulandai is currently known as perungulam in thirunelveli district which can be reached 6miles from thiruppulingudi or 7 miles northwest of srivaikuntam.This temple is widely now known as perungulam perumal thirukovil.
This divya kshetram is one of the nava tirupathi temples of 108 divya desams.The moolavar is srinivasar also known as soranathar or Mayakoothan in a standing posture and the thaayar kulandhaivalli Nachiyar and Alarmelu mangai .
Theertham – Perungulam
Vimanam -- Anandha Nilaya Vimanam
Urtsavar -- Mayakoothan
Nammazhwar – 3561 – thiruvaimozhi


The legend has it that Kamalavthi ,the daughter of vedarasan meditated on Lord intending to marry him.Pleased with her prayers Lord embraced and married her.Hence this place is called Balika vanam.It is also said that the lord danced at this kshetram after slaying a demon Asmacharan .


To hear more about this temple. You can either go to this link and click on each episode and hear it or you have mp3 to download as well

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This weeks episode on Srinivasa Perumal Thirukovil,Thirukkulandai
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075856891/1/TamilPodcast15VaaramOruAlayamSrinivasaPerumalThirukovilThirukkulandai.mp3


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Nataraj Prakash



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Dear friends,


Temple :Sri Valvil Ramar Thirukovil,Thirupullam Boothangudi


Audio Duration : 7m 21 sec (Download audio link below)

This week's Podcast is about "Sri Valvil Ramar Thirukovil,Thirupullam Boothangudi". This divya Kshetram can be reached 5 miles from Swamimalai near kumbakonam .This temple can also be reached from another divya desam thiruadanoor which is 2 miles from here.


This divya kshetram is one of the chola naatu tirupathi temples of 108 divya desams.The moolavar Valvil Ramar is in a reclining posture called Bhujanga sayanam and the utsava vigraha has chaturbuja and Lord Rama gives darsan with sangu and chakram.


Thayar - Hemambujavalli -Potramaraiyal


Theertham – Jatayau, krithura Theertham


Vimanam -- sobana vimanam


Thirumangaiazhwar – 1348 -PeriyaThirumozhi



The legend has it that the temple is located at the spot where Lord Rama has rested after offering moksham to Jatayu.The idol of Sri sita is not seen with the moolavar in the sanctum,as this temple represents the state where ravana separated Lord Rama from Sri sita.There is a separate shrine for Bhooma devi.Mandangudi,the birthplace of Tondaradi podialwar is about 2 kms from here.



To hear more about this temple. You can either go to this link and click on each episode and hear it or you have mp3 to download as well

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This weeks episode on Sri Valvil Ramar Thirukovil,Thirupullam Boothangudi
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075856895/1/TamilPodcast16VaaramOruAlayamSriValvilRamarThirukovilThirupullamBoothangudi.mp3




Regards Nataraj Prakash

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Temple : Arulmigu Kailasanathar Alayam,Thingaloor

Navagraha Sthalam – Graha : Moon (soma)

Audio Duration : 8m 33 sec (Download audio link below)

This week's Podcast is about "Arulmigu Kailasanathar Alayam,Thingaloor ". The sthalam of Chandran is Thingaloor, which is located 36kms from Kumbakonam, enroute to Thiruvaiyaru.

The Moon is the planet of unconscious mind, habits, emotions, stability of mind, frequent change of moods. It describes how you feel to handle relationship, how emotional you are when responded to situations and experiences, added with daily functions, physical, emotional and mental stability. Moon is called the Mother Planet, since it rules over moods of children, adult, and elderly.

Presiding Deity : Kailasanathar
Goddess : Periyanayakiamman
Chandran : Moon
Vehicle : White horse
Gem : Pearl (muthu)
Flower : White Arali

it is here that Chandran prayed to Lord Siva and got his blessings. As Chandran is held in the locks of Lord Siva, all devotees who worship Easwaran have also to worship this planet.

If Moon's chart is found to be weak, then the person will tend to swing his decisions frequently as he/she is influenced by this planet.It is believed that if one visits this place and worships the Lord here, they will be rid of diseases.This Kshetra is closely associated with appodhi adigal and thirunavukarasu swamigal where Appar sang Thiruppadigam to bring back appodhi adiagal's son's life who was bitten by snake.

Temple is open from 7 A.M. to 12.00 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.

To hear more about this temple including sthalapuranam. You can either go to this link and click on each episode and hear it or you have mp3 to download as well



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This weeks episode on Arulmigu Kailasanathar Alayam,Thingaloor

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Nataraj Prakash


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