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Glory of "Thiruchendur' Murugan statue

 Pancha Lingam                                                                                                                                                   By  going  round  the sanctum sanctorum we can see 5 lingams.  A hole can be seen next to Pancha lingam at the northern side.  It is believed that Devas are coming through this hole and perform pooja.                                                                AT THIRUCHENDUR" LORD MURUGAN" PERFORMING POOJA FOR SHIVA LINGAM

                                                                                       After soorasamharam Lord murugan started praying to Lord Shiva by performing shiva lingam worship to over come the dosham for killing the demon   Soorapathman . Devargal  who saw him  was astonished by lord muruga's beauty and they called him MURUGA".When muruga heared their voice  he thought that they  are asking for help.As the cause of  his srushiti was to save the deva's.Lord muruga suddenly turned around with the   flower in his hand .Even now in the main deity we can see a flower in his hand.  

MURUGA MURUGA MURUGA MURUGA MURUGA

SHANMUGAR

                                                                                                 Arumugar known as Shanmugha Perman is posing beautifully with 6 faces and 12 arms.  Deivayani  is at the left and Valli at the right side of Arumugar. Athmalingam  is in the small niche at the left. A Lithic image of Lord Arumuga is carved beautifully on a stone pillar outside the prakaram.

                              "Chendur Muruganuku Arogara"

Golry of "Thiruchendur"

The History of Dutch pirates, who had stolen the idol of Lord Arumuga                                                                                                                                                                       It is said that the Dutch pirates who looted this temple during the 17th century had broken the granite statues and carried the Panchaloka idol of Arumuga Peruman to their ship. Suddenly, there was heavy storm and rain.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Filled with fear of this sudden development, they tied a rope to the idol and dropped it in the sea. The storm was said to have stopped immediately.

                                                                                                                                                                          .On finding the idol of Arumugha Nayanar missing from the temple, the devotees grew worried. Lord Muruga appeared in the dream of Vadamalaiyappa Pillai, who was an ardent devotee of the Lord and showed the place in the sea where he was lying.                                                                                                                   Immediately Vadamalaiappa Pillai rushed to the spot with some people where lemon was floating and Garuda was flying over the spot. They dived and took the idol.                                                                                                                                           The incident took place on Friday 29^th Thai in the kollam year 829.  ie.1653 A.D. This fact is known from inscriptions.                                                                     Sacred Ash in Leaf (Ilai Viboothi)                                                        Sandal paste and sacred ash in paneer leaf is offered to the devotees in the Moolavar shrine. This sacred ash is said to cure diseases. It is said that Adi Sankarar took this viboothi and got his disease cured and sang Sri Subramanya Bujangam                                                                               Sacred Ash Becomes the Salary                                                    About 300 years back, Desikamoorthy Swami of Thiruvaduthurai Aadeenam was engaged in the construction of the temple's Mela Gopuram. He did not have sufficient funds to pay the wages of the workers. So he gave a packet of sacred ash as salary to the workers every day. It is said that these packets contained exactly the salary that each worker deserved when they opened their hands after crossing Thoondu Kai Vinayakar shrine as instructed by the Swami.                      "VETRIVEL MURUGANUKU AROGARA"  

To be continued................

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Naan kanda Thiruthalangal.......

                                "THIRUCHENDUR"                                                                                                 I was waiting to see "Thiruchendur" for a very long time . Lord  Murugan gave me this chance on a very fine morning .We reached by 11p.m and our dharshan time was eary 2a.m .We thought we can not go since our kids are small and leaving them at hotel was hard .We had ony two passes for dharshan  .After some time  we decided to leave for dharshan and left our kids to my brother at the hotel . Lord Murugan gave us  an amazing dharshan with all abishegam he was there standing in victory glow and giving us peace.I don't know what  words could explain his grace and beauty."Chen door muruganuku" "aroogara".This was the first time i am deeply involved in any thing . Next day we went with our kids and a wonderful dhashan was arranged.'Muruganin karunai periyadu".

                                                                                  more about "Thiruchendur Murugan"  Thirudhendur is said be his second most important among his six adobes. here he is worshiped as Lord"senthil andavar " .this is unique adobe of lord muruga which is situated on the seashore whereas other adobes are on top of hills. this is belived to be built by thesigamoorthy swamigal belonging to thiruvadudurai adeenam about 300years ago. This shrine is famous for' kandtha sasthi' festival 'soora samharam' is being conducted at the end of the day.                                                                                It is belived that during Adi Sankaracharya one abhinavagupta wrote upon the master some serve illness through 'abhichara prayoga'.Adi Sankarar got himself completely cured at Thiruchendur,where he composed the famous 'Subramanya Bhujangam'.The vibhuthi  given on 'panneer leaf' at the temple is considered effiaccious in curing the severest of physical and mental illness. 

                                                                                                        'Kumara  Guruparar', who was born bumb,was brought by his parents to Thiruchendur temple at age five. they observed austerities for 48 days .at the end of this 48 day 'Skanda' appeared in midnight and wrote on his tongue. the child immedietly broke into devotional song 'Kandar  Kalivenba' .he was blessed by 'Lord Meenakshi' and 'Lord Saraswathi and later he went to kasi.he established a mutt at Kasi at Kedarnat. Another gret devote ,'Devaraya Swamigal' composed the ever popular' Kandar  Shashti Kavacham' at thiruchendur.                                                                    more about Thiruchendur continues....................................

Rudraksha continues...............................                                                                                                   Power of rudraksha:

            A PERSON WHO WEARS RUDRAKSHA  GETS ALL HIS SINS WASHED AND  HEADS HIS WAY  TOWARDS   ULTIMATE  DESTINATION.  A PERSON TENDS TO BECOME PURE AFTER HE WEARS RUDRAKSHA. ALL  BEARERS  OF  RUDRAKSHA  ARE  CONSIDERED  HOLY  AND ARE  GIVEN  THE  VALUE  OF  “SHIVAN  ADIYAR” (FOLLOWERS OF SHIVA). THE WEARER OF RUDRAKSHA ATTAINS SALVATION  AND GETS   LIBERATION   FROM  THE CYCLE  OF DEATH  AND REBIRTH . JUST BY SEEING AND WEARING RUDRAKSHA IS SAID TO BRING SOMANY GOOD TO US. ONE  HAS  TO FEEL THE POWER  AND KNOW ITS VLAUE  BEFORE WEARING IT.

BENEFITS OF RUDRAKSHA:

.     RUDRAKSHA IS ONE OF THE BEST WAY TO STAY WITH LORD SHIVA CLOSEBY.

.     IT  IS A TRUE MEDICINAL VALUE AND MANY DESIESES HAVE BEEN CURED BY WEARING IT.

.     IT HELPS IN  AWAKENING THE KUNDALINI.

.     IT BEST WAY FOR PEACE.

.     IT HELPS IN A TRMENDROUS WAY TO CONTROL STRESS.

.     IT ENHANCES SELF CONFIDENCE.                        .IT BRINGS WEALTH                                             FACES/MUKHIS  OF  RUDRAKSHA :                                                                                                                                   AS IT IS FROM LORD SHIVA’S EYES THREE COLORS OF RUDRAKSHA  ARE FOUND AND 36 TYPES ARE SAID TO BE PRESENT. THE GROOVES NATURALY FOUND ON THEM CLASSIFY THEM AS FACES OF RUDRAKSHA. MOSTLY EVERY RUDRAKSHA BEED NATURALY HAS A HOLE IN THE CENTER. IT CAN BE  WORN AS A MALA ALSO. TO CHECK FROM DUPLICATE BEEDS DIP ALL  BEDS IN WATER AND THEY SHOULD COMPLETELY IMMERSE IN WATER.                                       MUKHIS AND THEIR MANTRA:                                                                                                                                                          ONE  MUKHI : THIS FACE IS RULED BY “SUN”(SURYA)

                                                                                                                                                   IT IS KNOWN TO BRING LUXURY,POWER,WEALTH AND ENLIGHTENMENT.

MANTRA:”Om Hreem Namah”, “Om Namah Shivaya”                                                                                   IT IS FOR "LORD SHIVA".

 WEARER GETS BOTH BHOGA AND MAKSHA.

IT ENLIGHTENS SUPERCONCIOUSNESS AND SPIRITUALITY.                                                              TWO  MUKHI  :  THIS IS RULED BY MOON(CHANDRA)

                            .                          v  Two face of rudraksha is symbolic to ardha narishwar(shiva& parvathy)

v  Tt is good for married couple.

v  It brings unity in familyand for fertility.

v  Mantra  -  “Om Om Namah”.                             Three mukhi  :  This  is ruled by Mars(mangal).

                                                                                                                                     .                                                  v  Three face is symbolic to lord ‘agni’.

      v  It cures diseases of blood, head, neck, testis and genital organs.

      v  It best for bone fracture, disturbed menturation,small pox, blood.    .     . .                      pressure,ulcers and abortions etc.

      v  Mantra  -  “Om  Om  Namah”.

      v  Benaficial for ‘Scorpio’.

      v  Day of wearing  -  Monday.                      Four mukhi  :   This is ruled  by “Mercury” .                                                             

                                              

   v  It helps in getting success in any field.

v  It is mainly for students to increase their power of concentration .                                                              It is symbolic of" Lord Brahma." .                                                                                   .Five mukhi  : This is ruled by Jupiter(guru).

                                                                                                                                               .                                                     v  It Is symbolic to "Lord Shiva".

    v  It governs glamour,liver,feet,thigh,religion, money and material.

    v  It cures poverty ,diabetes and kidney disease.

    v  Mantra  -  “Om Hum Namah” ,"Om Namah Shivaya"                                                                                    v  Beneficial for sagittarus.                                                                              .         Six mukhi  : This is ruled by venus(shukra).        

                                                                                                                                                                                .                                                     v  It is symbolic of “Lord Kartikeya”.

        v  It is for love, music, sperm, genital organs and material.

        v  Beneficial for  -  Tarus .                                                                                                               v  Mantra  -   “Om hum Namah”, "Om Namah Shivaya".                                     Seven mukhi :  This is ruled by Saturn(shani).                                                                 

  

                                                                                                                                                                       .                                                  v  It is symbolic to “Lord Mahalakshmi”.

      v  It cures weakness, colic pain , muscle pain and bone pain.

      v  It brings wealth.

      v  Mantra  -  “Om hum Namah”.                                                                             Eight mukhi  :  This is ruled by Ragu.                                                                                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                                                                                            .                                  v  It cures lung, feet skin, eye and trachea.

v  It is represented by “Lord Ganesha”.

v  Mantra  -  “Om sah hum Namah”.                                                       .                    Nine mukhi  :  This is ruled by Ketu.                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                              .                                        v  It cures fever, eye pain, skin disease and body pain.

    v  It ir represented by “Lord Durga”.

    v  Mantra  -  “Om hum Namah” .                                                                .   .          Ten mukhi  : This ruled by planets(navgraha).                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                               .                                                        v  It is a protector and preserver  from enemies.

        v  It gives name and  fame.

        v  Mantra  -  “Om hreem Namah”

             .It is symbolic of "Lord Mahavishnu "                                                                            .  The wearer gets rid of obstacles arising  due to negative planetary effects.                                            To be continued................                                                                                                                          NOTE::  (These information are collected from internet and book related to Rudraksha.Any correction or suggestions are welcome)           

Rudraksha

Rudraksha

Rudraksha is an integral part of “lord Shiva”. Since it is believed to a part of the lord himself it is c

ommonly worn by his devotees. Rudraksha can only be in ones possession only if the lord himself wishes to give . It is very sacred and only after knowing its vale we should wear it.

STORY OF RUDRAKSHA: Tears from lord shiva’s eyes (rudran & atchagam ) gives the meaning and understanding from where it came . it is believed when the lord burnt thiripura he saw the suffering of the people and he shed tears which became rudraksha trees. Some say after long long years of penance when he open his eyes the tears became rudraksha trees. But this is god’s gift to humans.

“Om nama shivaya” “Om nama shivaya” “Om nama shivaya” “Om nama shivaya”

To be continued…………………

SKANDA-SHASTHI

One must observe the Krishna Paksha or the waning fortnight Shashti Vratam. Shashti means the sixth day.

Monday, called Soma vaara, is significant because it is a day when the all-powerful Lord Shiva is one with his Shakti Uma. It is “Sa + Uma” vaara, hence Soma Vaara. Out of the six faces of Lord Muruga, five faces are Lord Shiva’s and one face is the face of Ambal. He thus signifies the union of Shiva and Shakti.
Thus, the day of Lord Muruga on Shashti, coinciding with a Soma Vaara is especially auspicious.

They say, “Sattiyil irundhaal thaan agappaiyil varum” – It actually means that if one observes the vratam on Shashti, the Grace of Lord Muruga will bless her with progeny. We also believe that a family gets every prosperity and Sowbhagya by worshipping Lord Muruga.

Recite this prayer of Saint Vallalar Ramalinga Adigal for mental peace and prosperity.

Utthamar tham Uravu vAendum

Ullondru Vaithu puramondru pAesuvaar

uravu kalavaamai vAendum

perumai perum ninadhu pugazh paesavAendum

poimai paesaadhirukka vAendum

peruneri pidiththozhuga vAendum

madhamaana pAey pidiyaadhirukka vAendum

maruvu pennaasai marakka vAendum

unai maravaadhirukka vAendum

madhi vAendum nin karunai nidhi vAendum

noAyatra vaazhvil naan vaazha vAendum

dharumamighu chennaiyil kandhakottathil

valar thalamoAnghu kandhavAelaey!!!

thanmugath thuyyamani unmugha chaivamani

Sanmugha deivamaniyAe!!!

VEL VEL VETRIVEL!!!

Samudra Manthan

This very popular Shivaratri le

gend from Puranas explains why people stay awake

all night on Shivaratri. Besides, it also tells us why Lord Shiva is also known as Neelakantha.

Legend Behind Samudra Manthan
Once Indra - the King of Gods, while riding on an elephant came across Durvasa Muni who offered him a special garland. Indra accepted the garland but put in on the trunk of the elephant. The elephant was irritated by the smell and it threw

the garland on the floor. This enraged the sage as the garland was a dwelling of Sri (fortune) and was to be treated as prasada. Durvasa Muni cursed Indra and all devas to be bereft of all strength, energy, and fortune.

In battles that followed this incident, devas were defeated and asuras (demons) led by Bali gained control of the universe. Devas sought help from Lord Vishnu who advised them to treat asuras in a diplomatic manner. Devas formed an alliance with asuras to jointly churn the ocean for the nectar of immortality and to share it among them. Lord Vishu told Devas that we would arrange that they alone obtain the nectar.
The Churning of the Ocean
The churning of the milk - ocean was an elaborate process. Mount Mandara was used as churning rod and Vasuki, the King of Serpents, became the churning rope. Lord Vishnu himself had to intercede in so many ways to aid the Devas. All kinds o

f herbs were cast into the ocean and many great being

s and objects were produced from the ocean and were divided between asuras and gods. It is said that following things emerged from the S

amudra Manthan:

• Sura or Varuni - Goddess and creator of wine
• Apsaras - various divine nymphs
• Kaustubha - a rare diamond said to be the most valuable jewel in the world
• Uchhaishravas - the divine white horse


• Kalpavriksha - the wish-granting tree
• Kamadhenu - the wish fulfilling cow
• Airavata - the white elephant
• Lakshmi - the Goddess of Fortune and Wealth. Vishnu and Her were reunited after having been separated for many ages.

Haalaa-Hala - the Poison
During the Sagar Manthan by the gods and dem

ons, haalaa-hala, a pot of poison also came out of the ocean. This terrified the Gods and demons as the poison was so toxic that it effects would have wiped out the entire creation. On the advice of Lord Vishnu, Gods approached Lord Shiva for help and protection as only he could swallow it without being affected. On the request of gods and out of compassion for living beings, Lord Shiva drank the poison. However, Parvati - Lord Shiva’s consort pressed his neck so that the poison does not reach his stomach. Thus, it stayed in his throat neither going up nor going down and Shiva remained unharmed. The poison was so potent that it changed the color of Lord Mahadeva’s neck to blue. For this reason, Lord Shiva is also called Neelakantha (the blue-necked one) where ‘Neela’ means blue and ‘Kantha’ means neck or throat.

As part of the therapy, doctors advised gods to keep Lord Shiva awake during the night. Thus, Gods kept a vigil in contemplation of Lord Shiva. To amuse Shiva and to keep him awake, the gods took turn performing various dances and playing music. As the day broke out, Lord Shiva, pleased with their devotion blessed them all. Shivaratri is the celebration of this event by which Shiva saved the world. Since then, on this day and night - devotees fast, keep vigil, sing glories of Lord and meditate.

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Churning Out Divine Nectar
At last, Dhanvantari - the Divine Physician appeared with a pot of Amrita (nectar of immortality) in his skilful hands. Fierce fighting ensued between devas and asuras for the nectar. To protect the nectar from asuras, devas hid the pot of nectar at four places on the earth - Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik. At each of these places, a drop of the nectar spilled from the pot and since then, it is believed that these places acquired mystical power. Grand Kumbh Mela is celebrated at the four places after every 12 year for this reason.

Eventually, Lord Vishnu took the form of a beautiful woman, Mohini. While her beauty bewildered the asuras, Mohini seized the nectar and returned it to the Devas, who drank it immediately.