Radhe Krishna 31-08-08
Kandha Shashti Kavacham
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Sri Raghavendra
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Hindu Samskaras
Radhe krishna 29-08-08
Hindu Samskaras
Hindu Samskaras
A samskara is a rite of passage, and virtually every world culture has such ceremonies. Rites of passage are ceremonies that mark important events in the life of an individual. A Baptism, a wedding, a Bar Mitzvah, a Confirmation, and a funeral are all examples of rites of passage. Such important events generally include pre birth ceremonies, birth ceremonies, life ceremonies, death ceremonies and even after life ceremonies. In Sanskrit the word samskara literally means, “making perfect” or “refining,” and so a samskara is a ceremony of refinement, which is to say, refining or raising an individual beyond his or her mere physical existence and marking a higher the spiritual existence. Samskaras bind an individual into his or her social group.
In Hinduism, as with most religious cultures, samskaras are sacred ceremonies performed with the help of a priest and in the presence of family and friends. Traditionally there are twelve samskara, but some later traditions raise this number to sixteen. In practice, however, there are only about eight samskaras that are regularly performed. This number varies from family to family and from region to region. The most common ceremonies are a pre-birth ceremony (Simantoyannayanam), the name giving ceremony (Nama Karana), a first grains ceremony (Anna Prashanna), the first hair cutting (Mundan), starting school (Vidyarambhana), the thread giving ceremony (Upanayana), marriage (Vivaha) and the funeral (Antyesthi).
Baby Shower
Simantoyannayanam is a ceremony performed either in the fourth, sixth or eighth month of a woman’s pregnancy. It is done for the protection and health of the mother and the unborn child. Today we might compare this ceremony to a baby shower. Literary, it means “parting of the hair.” A priest is invited, mantras are chanted, and a fire ceremony (havan) is performed as the husband parts the hair of his wife and places vermilion in the parting of her hair. Family members and friends come bearing gifts for the mother and the coming new born. After the ceremony a meal is served.
The Name Giving
Nama Karana is the name giving ceremony performed after the birth of a child. Traditionally the name is not supposed to be given until the 11th day after the birth, but because Western hospitals demand a name on a birth certificate within hours of a birth, a name has to be given without the actual ceremony. In many cases immediately after a birth a family member will contact an astrologer or priest so that a horoscope can be prepared and a name determined according to the deals of the astrological chart. In this way a name is determined and legally given, but the religious samskara is not performed until much later.
First Solid Food
The next ceremony is the anna prashanam or the ceremony of “feeding the grains.” This is the child’s first solid food generally performed in sixth month. A child is brought to a temple, or a a priest is invited to the family’s home, and along with mantras and a sacred fire, food (usually a sweet rice preparation) is offered to God through the fire and “made” into prasada. The prasada is then fed to the child. In other words, the child’s first solid food is prasada, spiritual food.
First Hair Cutting
After the first grain’s ceremony, the Mundan or first hair cutting is the next samskara that may be performed. Different families perform this ceremony at different ages, but the ideal time is when the soft spot in the skull of the child vanishes, usually around 14 months. As in all samskaras, family, friends and a priest get together in the home or in a temple. Mantras are recited, a sacred fire is evoked and the priest with the help of the father or maternal uncle cut small locks of hair from four sides of the child’s head. After this ritual cutting, the child is taken to a barber that comes just for this occasion and the child’s hair is completely shaved. There is a belief that the first hair from the time of birth is impure and so shaving it off is a purification, but more importantly, the real point of the samskara is that it is a sacrifice. The parents of the child sacrifice the beauty of their child by shaving their child’s head, and in exchange they ask God for long life and prosperity for their child.
Starting School
The next samskara is called Vidyarambhana or beginning education. Vidya is knowledge and arambhana is commencing. This is usually performed around the ages of four or five years. The ceremony generally involves some mantras of sanctification and the worship of Sarasvati Devi, the Goddess of learning. Then, either on a chalk board or “scratched out” in a bed of plain rice, the child’s hand is guided in writing his first letters A, B, C... or whatever the local script maybe. Sometimes the name of an important family Deity, such as Rama is the first word written by the child.
Thread Ceremony
The next samskara is called Upanayana. This is the equivalent of a Christian Confirmation or Jewish Bar Mitzvah. It is a coming of age ceremony and in Hinduism it is usually performed for adolescence boys. Today the ceremony is generally performed only within the traditional brahmin families. This is unfortunate because it is an important ceremony and virtually all boys could benefit from such a ritual. Traditionally the ceremony was performed by the three upper varnas and not just brahmins. The ceremony is sometimes called a “thread ceremony” because one of its important features is the investiture of a “sacred thread” that is placed over the shoulder of the boy. The thread is used in certain prayer rituals (called sandhya vandana) that are performed on a daily basis after the ceremony. The word upanayana comes from the sanskrit root “ni” which means “to lead” and so the upanayana is the “leading or coming closer,” which means the boy is becoming a man and taking on adult responsibilities and is also coming closer to the spiritual side of life to guru and ultimately to God. After the ceremony the boy is considered a dvija or twice born. He has completed his second birth. One’s physical birth from mother is the first birth. The upanayana is the spiritual or second birth that comes from father or guru. During the Upanayana ceremony the boy has his head shaved, is given a sacred bath, takes vows of study and celibacy and is given the ancient gayatri mantra which includes the investiture of the sacred thread. The mantra is whispered into the hear of the boy while ladies hold a cloth over the father, guru and boy for privacy. For more information see The Sacred Thread Ceremony.
Marriage
Moving along in a chronological way the next import samskara is marriage. This is called Vivaha. As in virtually all cultures the marriage ceremony involves a bride and groom coming together in the presence of family and friends and then taking an oath of dedication to each other. In Sanskrit the word vivaha comes from the root vah which means to carry. The oath of dedication that the bride and groom take to each other is a contract that “carries” them along for the remainder of their lives. Most Hindu weddings involve an exchange of garlands between the bride and groom (jaya mala), a bestowal of the bride by her father to the groom (kanya dhanam), the lighting of a sacred fire (havan), circumambulation of the fire (parikramanam), and the taking of seven vows (sapta padi). In general southern marriages have the addition of a sacred necklace given to the bride by the groom (mangala sutra), and northern weddings have the addition of a sacred mark of vermilion applied by the groom to the bride in the parting of her hair (sindhura). There are, of course, huge variations between weddings, and many other aspects that we have not mentioned, especially in India where a ceremony can last many hours. In the West the average wedding lasts about an hour. For more detailed information see The Hindu Wedding.
Funeral
The final samskara is the antyesthi or the last rites. In the West, Hindu funerals are performed very differently than in India where there is a whole caste of specialized priests that only deal with death. Out of necessity, in the West temple priests perform funeral services in conjunction with the local system for handling the dead. In orthodox culture it is considered impure for temple priests to deal with death.
Upon the death of an individual the family will call a funeral home to prepare the body as well as a priest to perform the last rites. In India a funeral is generally performed before the sun goes down on the day of passing, but in the West the funeral may not be performed for many days while permits are obtained and family members are given time to assemble. During the funeral family members and friends come to a funeral home or chapel. Last rites are never performed in a temple. A priest recites mantras, some final rituals are performed that may include a havan, eulogies are said and family and friends are given the opportunity to offer their last respects with flower petals. Afterwards the body is taken to a crematorium where the body is committed to the fire. From the time of death and for about two weeks the family is in an official state of morning. They are not supposed to come to a temple or perform puja during this period. Every evening at this time prayers may be recited in the home and at the end of this period of morning a special havan is performed by a priest for the release of the soul. Finally a meal is served to family members and friends and gifts are given to the priest(s). Weeks or months later the ashes may be taken to India to be disposed into a sacred river or, locally if it is possible, ashes may be put into the ocean. The funeral process can be an elaborate affair and one that varies greatly from community to community. For detailed information see Hindu Funeral Rites and Ancestor Worship.
These are the major samskaras that are still practiced today. The ones that have have not been mentioned include the conception ritual (Garbhadhana), a ceremony to create a son (Pum-savana), the birth ceremony (Jata Karman), the first trip out after birth (Nishkramana), returning home after graduation, and even a first saris tying ceremony for girls entering puberty.
The Sixteen Hindu Samskaras
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……… Man Making is a science. Like a gardener, parents & teachers work on a person so that the best can flower out from him or her. The whole thrust is to help bring about greater awareness & love in the mind, and channelize the interest & energies into positive fields. The whole ‘work’ is on the mind alone, and is comparable to the work of a genetic engineer. The only difference is that while a genetic engineer plays & transforms with the basic structure, a teacher works to manifest the basic inherent beauty, freedom & potential which facilitates to carve out a dynamic, creative, intelligent & magnanimous personality.
……… Interest is a very subjective thing, and has to come out from within. It can never be imposed. Interests are created by impressions & knowledge. That is what ad agencies too do. They create impressions, and this ‘works’ on the mind of the person to bring about the interest in him in the desired field. Once the interest has been manifested we can just sit back and see the person work for his or her field of interest in a dynamic way. While the experts of the advertisement world are generally seen to use this ‘knowledge of impressing minds’ for their selfish & commercial ends, the Vedic Masters used this knowledge to help bring out a positive & dynamic personality. While the former conditions the mind to the extent that the very thinking process of their target crowd is conditioned in their favor, but the Rishis saw to it that the very power to think & question daringly, independently & creatively grew. Thus we have all our scriptures in the form of question & answers.
……… These deliberate & positive impressions which help create a deep & lasting impressions on the mind of a person - so as to generate interest in him about the Truth & Dharma, help bring out a positive personality and free the mind of its negativities are called ‘Samskaras’. No one while living in the world remains free of the conditionings of his or her environs & teachings, so the question is not whether we can stop all conditionings but to see to it that a person is looked after like a plant and help his or her potentials bloom. To a question whether Samskaras are deliberate positive conditionings, well the answer is that, the objective of the entire exercise is to help a person awake to a state which is free from all conditionings, so while impressions are certainly put effectively & deliberately yet they are the very anti-thesis of what is implied by the word conditionings. This is one of the finest & blessed science, and has been perfected here as an art form too.
……… Samskaras are the turning points of life and need to be celebrated. Celebrations are very important ingredients of Samskaras. They directly or indirectly involve our respected elders, scholars, near & dear ones. Everyone gets together to convey their best wishes & blessings to the person concerned and thus there is social & religious sanction for the act & ceremony. Samskaras are great, time-tested tools in our traditional systems which help carve out a great personality. Apart from scriptural validation, history also proves to us the great effectiveness of these methods. When Vedic Masters had their way, India was on top of the world. The people of the far off land prayed that they will one day see this great land of plenty, prosperity & righteousness.
……… In this section we shall present an introduction to these famous sixteen Samskaras of Hindus which cover the entire life span of a person and take him to the door steps to Truth.
The Sixteen Samskaras
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1. Garbhadan The first coming together of the husband & wife for bringing about onception.
2. Pumsvan Ceremony performed when the first signs of conception are seen, and is to be performed when someone desires a male child.
3. Seemantonayan A ceremony of parting of the hairs of the expectant mother to keep her spirits high & positive. Special music is arranged for her.
4. Jatakarma After the birth of the child, the child is given a secret name, he is given taste of honey & ghee, mother starts the first breast-feeding after chanting of a mantra.
5. Nama-karana In this ceremony the child is given a formal name. Performed on the 11th day.
6. Nishkramana In this the formal darshan of sun & moon is done for the child.
7. Annaprashana This ceremony is performed, when the child is given solid food (anna) for the first time.
8. Chudakarana Cuda means the 'lock or tuft of hair' kept after the remaining part is shaved off.
9. Karna-vedha Done in 7th or 8th month. Piercing of the ears.
10. Upanayan & Vedarambha The thread ceremony. The child is thereafter authorized to perform all rituals. Studies of Vedas begins with the Guru.
11. Keshanta Hairs are cut, guru dakshina is given
12. Samavartan Returning to the house
13. Vivaha Marriage ceremony
14. Vanprastha As old age approaches, the person retires for a life of tapas & studies.
15. Sanyas Before leaving the body a Hinddu sheds all sense of responsibility & relationships to awake & revel in the timeless truth.
16. Antyeshthi The last rites done after the death.
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Hindu Samskaras
Hindu Samskaras
A samskara is a rite of passage, and virtually every world culture has such ceremonies. Rites of passage are ceremonies that mark important events in the life of an individual. A Baptism, a wedding, a Bar Mitzvah, a Confirmation, and a funeral are all examples of rites of passage. Such important events generally include pre birth ceremonies, birth ceremonies, life ceremonies, death ceremonies and even after life ceremonies. In Sanskrit the word samskara literally means, “making perfect” or “refining,” and so a samskara is a ceremony of refinement, which is to say, refining or raising an individual beyond his or her mere physical existence and marking a higher the spiritual existence. Samskaras bind an individual into his or her social group.
In Hinduism, as with most religious cultures, samskaras are sacred ceremonies performed with the help of a priest and in the presence of family and friends. Traditionally there are twelve samskara, but some later traditions raise this number to sixteen. In practice, however, there are only about eight samskaras that are regularly performed. This number varies from family to family and from region to region. The most common ceremonies are a pre-birth ceremony (Simantoyannayanam), the name giving ceremony (Nama Karana), a first grains ceremony (Anna Prashanna), the first hair cutting (Mundan), starting school (Vidyarambhana), the thread giving ceremony (Upanayana), marriage (Vivaha) and the funeral (Antyesthi).
Baby Shower
Simantoyannayanam is a ceremony performed either in the fourth, sixth or eighth month of a woman’s pregnancy. It is done for the protection and health of the mother and the unborn child. Today we might compare this ceremony to a baby shower. Literary, it means “parting of the hair.” A priest is invited, mantras are chanted, and a fire ceremony (havan) is performed as the husband parts the hair of his wife and places vermilion in the parting of her hair. Family members and friends come bearing gifts for the mother and the coming new born. After the ceremony a meal is served.
The Name Giving
Nama Karana is the name giving ceremony performed after the birth of a child. Traditionally the name is not supposed to be given until the 11th day after the birth, but because Western hospitals demand a name on a birth certificate within hours of a birth, a name has to be given without the actual ceremony. In many cases immediately after a birth a family member will contact an astrologer or priest so that a horoscope can be prepared and a name determined according to the deals of the astrological chart. In this way a name is determined and legally given, but the religious samskara is not performed until much later.
First Solid Food
The next ceremony is the anna prashanam or the ceremony of “feeding the grains.” This is the child’s first solid food generally performed in sixth month. A child is brought to a temple, or a a priest is invited to the family’s home, and along with mantras and a sacred fire, food (usually a sweet rice preparation) is offered to God through the fire and “made” into prasada. The prasada is then fed to the child. In other words, the child’s first solid food is prasada, spiritual food.
First Hair Cutting
After the first grain’s ceremony, the Mundan or first hair cutting is the next samskara that may be performed. Different families perform this ceremony at different ages, but the ideal time is when the soft spot in the skull of the child vanishes, usually around 14 months. As in all samskaras, family, friends and a priest get together in the home or in a temple. Mantras are recited, a sacred fire is evoked and the priest with the help of the father or maternal uncle cut small locks of hair from four sides of the child’s head. After this ritual cutting, the child is taken to a barber that comes just for this occasion and the child’s hair is completely shaved. There is a belief that the first hair from the time of birth is impure and so shaving it off is a purification, but more importantly, the real point of the samskara is that it is a sacrifice. The parents of the child sacrifice the beauty of their child by shaving their child’s head, and in exchange they ask God for long life and prosperity for their child.
Starting School
The next samskara is called Vidyarambhana or beginning education. Vidya is knowledge and arambhana is commencing. This is usually performed around the ages of four or five years. The ceremony generally involves some mantras of sanctification and the worship of Sarasvati Devi, the Goddess of learning. Then, either on a chalk board or “scratched out” in a bed of plain rice, the child’s hand is guided in writing his first letters A, B, C... or whatever the local script maybe. Sometimes the name of an important family Deity, such as Rama is the first word written by the child.
Thread Ceremony
The next samskara is called Upanayana. This is the equivalent of a Christian Confirmation or Jewish Bar Mitzvah. It is a coming of age ceremony and in Hinduism it is usually performed for adolescence boys. Today the ceremony is generally performed only within the traditional brahmin families. This is unfortunate because it is an important ceremony and virtually all boys could benefit from such a ritual. Traditionally the ceremony was performed by the three upper varnas and not just brahmins. The ceremony is sometimes called a “thread ceremony” because one of its important features is the investiture of a “sacred thread” that is placed over the shoulder of the boy. The thread is used in certain prayer rituals (called sandhya vandana) that are performed on a daily basis after the ceremony. The word upanayana comes from the sanskrit root “ni” which means “to lead” and so the upanayana is the “leading or coming closer,” which means the boy is becoming a man and taking on adult responsibilities and is also coming closer to the spiritual side of life to guru and ultimately to God. After the ceremony the boy is considered a dvija or twice born. He has completed his second birth. One’s physical birth from mother is the first birth. The upanayana is the spiritual or second birth that comes from father or guru. During the Upanayana ceremony the boy has his head shaved, is given a sacred bath, takes vows of study and celibacy and is given the ancient gayatri mantra which includes the investiture of the sacred thread. The mantra is whispered into the hear of the boy while ladies hold a cloth over the father, guru and boy for privacy. For more information see The Sacred Thread Ceremony.
Marriage
Moving along in a chronological way the next import samskara is marriage. This is called Vivaha. As in virtually all cultures the marriage ceremony involves a bride and groom coming together in the presence of family and friends and then taking an oath of dedication to each other. In Sanskrit the word vivaha comes from the root vah which means to carry. The oath of dedication that the bride and groom take to each other is a contract that “carries” them along for the remainder of their lives. Most Hindu weddings involve an exchange of garlands between the bride and groom (jaya mala), a bestowal of the bride by her father to the groom (kanya dhanam), the lighting of a sacred fire (havan), circumambulation of the fire (parikramanam), and the taking of seven vows (sapta padi). In general southern marriages have the addition of a sacred necklace given to the bride by the groom (mangala sutra), and northern weddings have the addition of a sacred mark of vermilion applied by the groom to the bride in the parting of her hair (sindhura). There are, of course, huge variations between weddings, and many other aspects that we have not mentioned, especially in India where a ceremony can last many hours. In the West the average wedding lasts about an hour. For more detailed information see The Hindu Wedding.
Funeral
The final samskara is the antyesthi or the last rites. In the West, Hindu funerals are performed very differently than in India where there is a whole caste of specialized priests that only deal with death. Out of necessity, in the West temple priests perform funeral services in conjunction with the local system for handling the dead. In orthodox culture it is considered impure for temple priests to deal with death.
Upon the death of an individual the family will call a funeral home to prepare the body as well as a priest to perform the last rites. In India a funeral is generally performed before the sun goes down on the day of passing, but in the West the funeral may not be performed for many days while permits are obtained and family members are given time to assemble. During the funeral family members and friends come to a funeral home or chapel. Last rites are never performed in a temple. A priest recites mantras, some final rituals are performed that may include a havan, eulogies are said and family and friends are given the opportunity to offer their last respects with flower petals. Afterwards the body is taken to a crematorium where the body is committed to the fire. From the time of death and for about two weeks the family is in an official state of morning. They are not supposed to come to a temple or perform puja during this period. Every evening at this time prayers may be recited in the home and at the end of this period of morning a special havan is performed by a priest for the release of the soul. Finally a meal is served to family members and friends and gifts are given to the priest(s). Weeks or months later the ashes may be taken to India to be disposed into a sacred river or, locally if it is possible, ashes may be put into the ocean. The funeral process can be an elaborate affair and one that varies greatly from community to community. For detailed information see Hindu Funeral Rites and Ancestor Worship.
These are the major samskaras that are still practiced today. The ones that have have not been mentioned include the conception ritual (Garbhadhana), a ceremony to create a son (Pum-savana), the birth ceremony (Jata Karman), the first trip out after birth (Nishkramana), returning home after graduation, and even a first saris tying ceremony for girls entering puberty.
The Sixteen Hindu Samskaras
.
……… Man Making is a science. Like a gardener, parents & teachers work on a person so that the best can flower out from him or her. The whole thrust is to help bring about greater awareness & love in the mind, and channelize the interest & energies into positive fields. The whole ‘work’ is on the mind alone, and is comparable to the work of a genetic engineer. The only difference is that while a genetic engineer plays & transforms with the basic structure, a teacher works to manifest the basic inherent beauty, freedom & potential which facilitates to carve out a dynamic, creative, intelligent & magnanimous personality.
……… Interest is a very subjective thing, and has to come out from within. It can never be imposed. Interests are created by impressions & knowledge. That is what ad agencies too do. They create impressions, and this ‘works’ on the mind of the person to bring about the interest in him in the desired field. Once the interest has been manifested we can just sit back and see the person work for his or her field of interest in a dynamic way. While the experts of the advertisement world are generally seen to use this ‘knowledge of impressing minds’ for their selfish & commercial ends, the Vedic Masters used this knowledge to help bring out a positive & dynamic personality. While the former conditions the mind to the extent that the very thinking process of their target crowd is conditioned in their favor, but the Rishis saw to it that the very power to think & question daringly, independently & creatively grew. Thus we have all our scriptures in the form of question & answers.
……… These deliberate & positive impressions which help create a deep & lasting impressions on the mind of a person - so as to generate interest in him about the Truth & Dharma, help bring out a positive personality and free the mind of its negativities are called ‘Samskaras’. No one while living in the world remains free of the conditionings of his or her environs & teachings, so the question is not whether we can stop all conditionings but to see to it that a person is looked after like a plant and help his or her potentials bloom. To a question whether Samskaras are deliberate positive conditionings, well the answer is that, the objective of the entire exercise is to help a person awake to a state which is free from all conditionings, so while impressions are certainly put effectively & deliberately yet they are the very anti-thesis of what is implied by the word conditionings. This is one of the finest & blessed science, and has been perfected here as an art form too.
……… Samskaras are the turning points of life and need to be celebrated. Celebrations are very important ingredients of Samskaras. They directly or indirectly involve our respected elders, scholars, near & dear ones. Everyone gets together to convey their best wishes & blessings to the person concerned and thus there is social & religious sanction for the act & ceremony. Samskaras are great, time-tested tools in our traditional systems which help carve out a great personality. Apart from scriptural validation, history also proves to us the great effectiveness of these methods. When Vedic Masters had their way, India was on top of the world. The people of the far off land prayed that they will one day see this great land of plenty, prosperity & righteousness.
……… In this section we shall present an introduction to these famous sixteen Samskaras of Hindus which cover the entire life span of a person and take him to the door steps to Truth.
The Sixteen Samskaras
.
1. Garbhadan The first coming together of the husband & wife for bringing about onception.
2. Pumsvan Ceremony performed when the first signs of conception are seen, and is to be performed when someone desires a male child.
3. Seemantonayan A ceremony of parting of the hairs of the expectant mother to keep her spirits high & positive. Special music is arranged for her.
4. Jatakarma After the birth of the child, the child is given a secret name, he is given taste of honey & ghee, mother starts the first breast-feeding after chanting of a mantra.
5. Nama-karana In this ceremony the child is given a formal name. Performed on the 11th day.
6. Nishkramana In this the formal darshan of sun & moon is done for the child.
7. Annaprashana This ceremony is performed, when the child is given solid food (anna) for the first time.
8. Chudakarana Cuda means the 'lock or tuft of hair' kept after the remaining part is shaved off.
9. Karna-vedha Done in 7th or 8th month. Piercing of the ears.
10. Upanayan & Vedarambha The thread ceremony. The child is thereafter authorized to perform all rituals. Studies of Vedas begins with the Guru.
11. Keshanta Hairs are cut, guru dakshina is given
12. Samavartan Returning to the house
13. Vivaha Marriage ceremony
14. Vanprastha As old age approaches, the person retires for a life of tapas & studies.
15. Sanyas Before leaving the body a Hinddu sheds all sense of responsibility & relationships to awake & revel in the timeless truth.
16. Antyeshthi The last rites done after the death.
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Vishnu Sahasranamam and Hanuman chalisa
Radhe Krishna 28-08-08
Vishnu Sahasranamam by M.S.Subhbhalakshmi Amma
Hanuman Chalisa
OM Jai Jagadeesa Hare (Aarathi)
Vishnu Sahasranamam by M.S.Subhbhalakshmi Amma
Hanuman Chalisa
OM Jai Jagadeesa Hare (Aarathi)
Sri Mdhwacharya / Sri Moola Rama Pooja / Sri Narasimha Pooja
Radhe Krishna 28-08-08
Sri Satyatma tirtha Swamiji
Sri Satyatma tirtha Swamiji Pooja Part - 1
Sri Satyatma thirtha Swamiji Pooja Part - 2
Madhwacharya
Sri Narasimha Pooja
Biggest Saligrama Shila Abhisheka
Saligrama Abhisheka Sri Rama Navami Festival 2008
Sri Satyatma tirtha Swamiji
Sri Satyatma tirtha Swamiji Pooja Part - 1
Sri Satyatma thirtha Swamiji Pooja Part - 2
Madhwacharya
Sri Narasimha Pooja
Biggest Saligrama Shila Abhisheka
Saligrama Abhisheka Sri Rama Navami Festival 2008
Dasavatharas (10 Avathars)
Radhe krishna 28-08-08
DASAVATHARAS (10 AVATHARS)
DASAVATHARAS
LORD VISHNU AND 10 AVATHARS
DASAVATHARAS (10 AVATHARS)
DASAVATHARAS
LORD VISHNU AND 10 AVATHARS
Seetha Kalyanam by Kovai Jayarama Bhagavathar
Radhe krishna 28-08-08
Seetha Kalyanam By Kovai Jayarama Bhagavathar
Vinayaka chadhurthi
Vinayaka chadhurthi celebrations - Part 4
Muralikrishna bhajan songs
Seetha Kalyanam By Kovai Jayarama Bhagavathar
Vinayaka chadhurthi
Vinayaka chadhurthi celebrations - Part 4
Muralikrishna bhajan songs
Dance Arangetram
Radhe Krishna 28-08-08 Anagha Arangetram 1 [TRANSLATED] Anagha Arangetram 1 Sampradaya Dance of India,Chandler-AZ,USA Sept 16 2007 - Nine year old Anagha Guru: Smt. Nita Mallya ... Bharathanatyam ...
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
CHAR DHAM VIDEOS
Radhe Krishna 27-08-08
CHAR VIDEOS DHAM
Badrinath Temple
Kedarnath Temple
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CHAR DHAM
Radhe Krishna 27-08-08
YAMUNOTHRI
GANGOTHRI
KEDARNATH
BADRINATH
KEDARNATH
BADRINATH
YAMUNOTHRI
GANGOTHRI
Char Dham is referred to the four Hindu religious sites in Uttarakhand state of India. These are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Nestled in the lap of majestic Himalayas, these four sites are the epicenter of religious activity in north India. Traditionally, the Chardham yatra is undertaken from the west to the east. Thus, the yatra starts from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Amongst the four Char Dhams, Yamunotri and Gangotri are dedicated to goddesses Yamuna and Ganga respectively. On the other hand, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Moreover, people also visit Hemkund Sahib in the vicinity, which is one of the highest located religious sites in the country. Thus, pilgrims visit all these places in aspiration of washing away their sins and to attain salvation, by the blessings of the Lord.
Owing to the significance of this religious circuit, devotees from all over the world, come here to experience the eternal bliss. Char Dhams are hustling and bustling with activity during the summer months, as hundreds of devotees embark upon the holy journey. The picturesque surroundings of the mountainous region are simply enthralling, giving the visitors a perfect opportunity to unwind themselves by filling their lungs with fresh air. Moreover, these otherwise silent and tranquil locales resound with the names of the Lord as the pilgrims advance towards their destination.
Char Dham
The Char Dham ('the four abodes/seats') is the most important Hindu pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas. Located in the Garhwal section of the state of Uttarakhand (formerly the northwestern section of Uttar Pradesh), the circuit consists of four sites—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath , and Badrinath. While each site is unique in its own fashion, inclusion in the Char Dham has, over time, caused them be viewed together in popular imagination and actual pilgrimage practice.
Origins
The origins of the Char Dham are obscure. The appellation Char Dham used to be reserved for India's most famous pilgrimage circuit, four important temples—Puri, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, and Badrinath—grouped together by the great 8th century reformer and philosopher Shankaracharya (Adi Sankara), into the archetypal All-India pilgrimage circuit to the four cardinal points of the subcontinent. At some point, Badrinath, the last visited and the most important of the four sites in the original Char Dham, also became the cornerstone site of a Himalayan pilgrimage circuit dubbed the Chota (little) Char Dham. Unlike the original Char Dham, the sites of the Chota Char Dham do not share a single sectarian affiliation. Instead, the three major sectarian movements in modern devotional Hinduism all have representation, with the Vaishnava site Badrinath joined by one Shaiva site (Kedarnath) and two Devi sites (Yamunotri and Gangotri).
As late as the mid-twentieth century, the "Chota" designation was still used consistently to delineate the Himalayan version of the Char Dham. This usage probably reflects the relative importance of the circuit for most of its history. Accessible until recent times only after a two-month trek that repeatedly exceeds 4000 meters, the Chota Char Dham was long dominated by wandering ascetics and religious professionals, along with a handful of devoted retirees and wealthy patrons (who could afford an entourage). While the individual sites and the circuit as a whole were important to Hindus on the plains below, they were not a particularly visible aspect of yearly religious culture. After the 1962 war between India and China, however, accessibility to the Chota Char Dham improved drastically, as India's short-lived efforts at Himalayan expansionism required massive infrastructure investments. As pilgrim buses began to arrive, the Chota appendix seems to have dropped away, though the prefix "Himalayan" (Hindi: Himalaya ki Char Dham) is sometimes still added to avoid confusion.
With infrastructure improvements, the importance of the Char Dham as both an actual destination and an object of the national Hindu religious imagination has increased significantly. Buoyed by the development of new forms of bourgeois "religious tourism" and by the rise of a conservative Hindu population compelled by sites that speak to the existence of an all-India Hindu culture, the Char Dham has become an important destination for pilgrims from throughout South Asia and the diaspora, particularly Bengalis, Marwaris, Gujaratis, Delhites- and people from U.P, and of course citizens of Uttarakhand. Today, the Char Dham sees upwards of 250,000 unique visitors in an average pilgrimage season, which lasts from approximately April 15 until Diwali (sometime in November). The season is heaviest in the two-month period before the monsoon. Once the rains come (sometime in late July), travel is extremely dangerous: extensive road building has critically destabilized the rocks, and fatal landslides and bus/jeep accidents are a regular yearly occurrence, with mortality rates for a season often surpassing 200. Despite the danger, pilgrims do continue to visit the Char Dham in the monsoon period, as well as after the rains end. Although temperatures at the shrines in the early winter months (October and November) are inhospitable, it is said that the incredible mountain scenery that surrounds the sites is most vivid after the rains have had a chance to moisten the dust of the plains below.
Pilgrimage centers
Most pilgrims to the Char Dham embark from the famous temple town of Haridwar. Others leave from Haridwar's sister city, Rishikesh, or from Dehra Duhn, the capital of Uttarakhand. From there, the tradition is to visit the sites in the following order:
Yamunothri
Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the goddess Yamuna, is a full day's journey from Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehradun. The actual temple is only accessible by a six km walk from the town of Hanuman Chatti (horses or palanquins are available for rent). The current temple is of recent origin, as past iterations have been destroyed by the weather and elements. Lodging at the temple itself is limited to a few small ashrams and guesthouses. Ritual duties such as the making and distribution of prasad (sanctified offerings) and the supervision of pujas (ritual venerations) are performed by the Uniyal family of pujaris (priests). Unique aspects of ritual practice at the site include hot springs where raw rice is cooked and made into prasad.
Perched amidst sprawling Garhwal Hills, Yamunotri is another revered pilgrim spots in the state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the Char Dham in India and holds great religious importance. Yamunotri is the source of sacred river Yamuna and also the abode of goddess Yamuna. It is famous for its thermal springs, glaciers and scenic locales. In effect, it is one of the must visit places from travel and tourism point of view.
According to Hindu mythology, this hilly spot was once the abode of an ancient sage by the name, Asit Muni. Owing to its legendary significance, thousands of devotees visit this silent yet hustling-bustling pilgrimage place. There are a many worth visiting places here, one of the most important being the Yamunotri temple. This temple was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th century. The shrine is dedicated to goddess Yamuna.
She resides here in the form of a silver idol adorned with garlands. It is believed that a holy dip in the sacred water of river Yamunotri here relieves everyone from a painful death. This is because she is the sister of Yama, the God of Death. As a result, pilgrims visit the place in order to seek the blessings of Yamuna and save themselves from the agony of death. Apart from this there is Surya Kund which is known for its thermal springs.
The temperature of the water here is approximately 190 degree Fahrenheit. Also, there are a number of hot water pools here, which are used to cook rice and potato as Prasad (holy offerings to God). Divya Shilla is a rock pillar here, which is worshipped by the devotees before entering the Yamunotri temple. Other tourist places near Yamunatri are Janaki Chatti, Hanuman Chatti and Saptrishi Kund.
Gangothri
Gangotri, the source of the Ganga (Ganges) River and seat of the goddess Ganga, can be reached in one day's travel from Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehra Duhn, or in two days from Yamunotri. More popular and important than its sister site to the east, Gangotri is also accessible directly by car and bus, meaning that it sees many more pilgrims. A small village of guesthouses and restaurants serves the pilgrim community. Ritual duties are supervised by the Semwal family of pujaris. The aarti ceremony at the Gangotri is especially impressive, as is the temple, a stately affair that sits on the banks of the rushing Ganga (Ganges River). Adventurous pilgrims can make an overnight 17 km trek to Gaumukh, the actual current source of the Ganga.
Gangotri also has a strong historical past and bears the eternal feel of antiquity. According to mythological records, King Bhagirath did penance here, after which, as per Lord Shiva's wishes, River Ganges came down on earth. However, to save the earth from the fierce force of the river, Lord Shiva held her in his locks. Thus, river Ganges is also known as Bhagirathi here. Moreover, it is also believed that Pandavas came down to this place to perform Deva Yajna.
As a result, Gangotri is a significant place from religion point of view. Hundreds of devotees throng the place every year in order to unleash the secrets of spirituality. Some of the main attractions of Gangotri include Gangotri Temple, which was built by Gurkha monarch Amar Singh Thapa, around 3000 years back. Another pilgrim site here is Jalamagna Shivalinga, which is a natural rock Shivalinga submerged in the river.
It is deemed to be the place where Lord Shiva held Ganga in his locks. This Shivalinga is only visible in winter months. Other worth visiting places in the vicinity are Gaumukh (source of Ganges), Gaumukh Glacier and Nandanvan. Drifting towards the adventurous aspect of Gangotri, it offers a number of sports for fun lovers such as river rafting, trekking etc. Thus, to enjoy the natural beauty and religious fervor at its best, Gangotri is a must visit place for all.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath, where a form of the Hindu god Shiva is venerated as one of the twelve jyotirling (linga of light), is a two-day's journey from either Gangotri or one of the main disembarkation points on the plains. Besides its affiliation with Siva, Kedarnath is also believed to be the site of Shankaracharya's samadhi (place of enternment). The actual temple, an impressive stone edifice of unknown date, is accessible only after a steep 13 km walk (horses or palanquins are available for rent). The most remote of the four Char Dham sites, Kedarnath is flanked by breathtaking snow-capped peaks. No specific family of pujaris supervises rituals at Kedarnath, which focus around veneration of the stone lingam that rests in the inner sanctum of the temple.
Kedarnath is a sacred town situated in the state of Uttarakhand of India. It can even be called as one of the remotest Char Dham sites as it is located amidst the snow-capped mountains of Himalayas, near the river Mandakini. Nestled in the Rudraprayag district, the main attractions here is the Kedarnath Temple, which is a popular Hindu shrine and pilgrimage, attracting devotees from all over the world. The travel and tourism scope here is strengthened by factors like natural beauty and religious zest.
The Kedarnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is deemed to have been built by Adi Sankaracharya. The glory of the temple can be attributed to the fact that it is one of the twelve jyotirlingas (Lord Shiva shrines), present in the country. The temple remains open only for a period of six months, due to heavy snowfall in the winter months. Testing the fervor and dedication of the pilgrims, the temple is not directly reachable by road.
The only way being, a 14 km trek path from Gaurikund. The present temple stands adjacent to the initial temple built by the Pandavas. According to historical data, Pandavas after winning the battle of Mahabharata, felt guilty of killing their own brothers. They came here in search of Lord Shiva, who kept hiding himself. Finally Bhima, the strongest Pandava brother recognized him. Lord Shiva, who was disguised as a bull, escaped leaving behind his hind part.
This led to the construction of the temple here. The present Kedarnath Temple has been built by huge slabs of gray stones, standing undeterred with all its glory and majesty. The divine peace and tranquility of the place leaves the devotees completely mesmerized. The haunting environment and secluded surroundings compel all the visitors to feel the inner connection with the Almighty. Thus, Kedarnath is considered a must visit place amongst pilgrims, before leaving this world.
Badrinath
Badrinath, the seat of the Hindu god Vishnu in his aspect of Badrinarayan, is generally a two-day's journey from either Kedarnath or one of the main disembarkation points on the plains. By far the most important of the four Char Dham sites, Badrinath receives many more visitors than the other three sites. As the route to Badrinath is for much of the way also the route to Hemkund Sahib, an important Sikh pilgrimage site, the road to Badrinath is especially crowded. The temple and its substantial surrounding village are accessible by road. The actual temple is a striking building whose bright colors evoke the painted Buddhist ghompas of the region; rumor has it that the temple was originally controlled by Buddhists.
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Badrinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in India. It is situated in the hill town of Badrinath in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. Along the river Alaknanda, the temple is essentially a Lord Vishnu shrine. Also known by the names Badri Vishal and Badrinarayan, it is one of the Char Dham sites and the one amongst 108 Divya Desams. This has contributed to the fact that Badrinath is vital with reference to travel and tourism.
The gates of the temple are open only for a period of six months, due to extreme weather conditions in Himalayas. There are a number of hot water pools here namely Tapt Kund, Narad Kund etc. These pools are filled with hot steaming water in the wint
er months also and are considered to posses medicinal properties. Many people even perform the last rites of the departed souls at Brahm Kapal.
It is a flat platform on the banks of river Alaknanda. Sheshnetra and Chandrapaduka are other rock boulders present along the river, which are believed to have footprints of Shesh Nag and Lord Vishnu. Another important temple here is the Mata Murti Temple. These temples are also considered as evidences of the rich historical past of Badrinath. Referring the mythological facts, it is believed that Lord Vishnu was practicing penance at this place.
In order to save him from the harmful rays of the sun, his divine consort Lakshmi took the form of a Badri plant and provided shade to him. Pleased by her fervor and devotion, the Lord told her that this place would be famous by her name. Hence, it came to be known as Badrinath. Splashed by Alaknanda, the divine site serves as an ideal location to experience the eternal bliss associated with spirituality.
YAMUNOTHRI
GANGOTHRI
KEDARNATH
BADRINATH
KEDARNATH
BADRINATH
YAMUNOTHRI
GANGOTHRI
Char Dham is referred to the four Hindu religious sites in Uttarakhand state of India. These are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Nestled in the lap of majestic Himalayas, these four sites are the epicenter of religious activity in north India. Traditionally, the Chardham yatra is undertaken from the west to the east. Thus, the yatra starts from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Amongst the four Char Dhams, Yamunotri and Gangotri are dedicated to goddesses Yamuna and Ganga respectively. On the other hand, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Moreover, people also visit Hemkund Sahib in the vicinity, which is one of the highest located religious sites in the country. Thus, pilgrims visit all these places in aspiration of washing away their sins and to attain salvation, by the blessings of the Lord.
Owing to the significance of this religious circuit, devotees from all over the world, come here to experience the eternal bliss. Char Dhams are hustling and bustling with activity during the summer months, as hundreds of devotees embark upon the holy journey. The picturesque surroundings of the mountainous region are simply enthralling, giving the visitors a perfect opportunity to unwind themselves by filling their lungs with fresh air. Moreover, these otherwise silent and tranquil locales resound with the names of the Lord as the pilgrims advance towards their destination.
Char Dham
The Char Dham ('the four abodes/seats') is the most important Hindu pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas. Located in the Garhwal section of the state of Uttarakhand (formerly the northwestern section of Uttar Pradesh), the circuit consists of four sites—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath , and Badrinath. While each site is unique in its own fashion, inclusion in the Char Dham has, over time, caused them be viewed together in popular imagination and actual pilgrimage practice.
Origins
The origins of the Char Dham are obscure. The appellation Char Dham used to be reserved for India's most famous pilgrimage circuit, four important temples—Puri, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, and Badrinath—grouped together by the great 8th century reformer and philosopher Shankaracharya (Adi Sankara), into the archetypal All-India pilgrimage circuit to the four cardinal points of the subcontinent. At some point, Badrinath, the last visited and the most important of the four sites in the original Char Dham, also became the cornerstone site of a Himalayan pilgrimage circuit dubbed the Chota (little) Char Dham. Unlike the original Char Dham, the sites of the Chota Char Dham do not share a single sectarian affiliation. Instead, the three major sectarian movements in modern devotional Hinduism all have representation, with the Vaishnava site Badrinath joined by one Shaiva site (Kedarnath) and two Devi sites (Yamunotri and Gangotri).
As late as the mid-twentieth century, the "Chota" designation was still used consistently to delineate the Himalayan version of the Char Dham. This usage probably reflects the relative importance of the circuit for most of its history. Accessible until recent times only after a two-month trek that repeatedly exceeds 4000 meters, the Chota Char Dham was long dominated by wandering ascetics and religious professionals, along with a handful of devoted retirees and wealthy patrons (who could afford an entourage). While the individual sites and the circuit as a whole were important to Hindus on the plains below, they were not a particularly visible aspect of yearly religious culture. After the 1962 war between India and China, however, accessibility to the Chota Char Dham improved drastically, as India's short-lived efforts at Himalayan expansionism required massive infrastructure investments. As pilgrim buses began to arrive, the Chota appendix seems to have dropped away, though the prefix "Himalayan" (Hindi: Himalaya ki Char Dham) is sometimes still added to avoid confusion.
With infrastructure improvements, the importance of the Char Dham as both an actual destination and an object of the national Hindu religious imagination has increased significantly. Buoyed by the development of new forms of bourgeois "religious tourism" and by the rise of a conservative Hindu population compelled by sites that speak to the existence of an all-India Hindu culture, the Char Dham has become an important destination for pilgrims from throughout South Asia and the diaspora, particularly Bengalis, Marwaris, Gujaratis, Delhites- and people from U.P, and of course citizens of Uttarakhand. Today, the Char Dham sees upwards of 250,000 unique visitors in an average pilgrimage season, which lasts from approximately April 15 until Diwali (sometime in November). The season is heaviest in the two-month period before the monsoon. Once the rains come (sometime in late July), travel is extremely dangerous: extensive road building has critically destabilized the rocks, and fatal landslides and bus/jeep accidents are a regular yearly occurrence, with mortality rates for a season often surpassing 200. Despite the danger, pilgrims do continue to visit the Char Dham in the monsoon period, as well as after the rains end. Although temperatures at the shrines in the early winter months (October and November) are inhospitable, it is said that the incredible mountain scenery that surrounds the sites is most vivid after the rains have had a chance to moisten the dust of the plains below.
Pilgrimage centers
Most pilgrims to the Char Dham embark from the famous temple town of Haridwar. Others leave from Haridwar's sister city, Rishikesh, or from Dehra Duhn, the capital of Uttarakhand. From there, the tradition is to visit the sites in the following order:
Yamunothri
Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the goddess Yamuna, is a full day's journey from Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehradun. The actual temple is only accessible by a six km walk from the town of Hanuman Chatti (horses or palanquins are available for rent). The current temple is of recent origin, as past iterations have been destroyed by the weather and elements. Lodging at the temple itself is limited to a few small ashrams and guesthouses. Ritual duties such as the making and distribution of prasad (sanctified offerings) and the supervision of pujas (ritual venerations) are performed by the Uniyal family of pujaris (priests). Unique aspects of ritual practice at the site include hot springs where raw rice is cooked and made into prasad.
Perched amidst sprawling Garhwal Hills, Yamunotri is another revered pilgrim spots in the state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the Char Dham in India and holds great religious importance. Yamunotri is the source of sacred river Yamuna and also the abode of goddess Yamuna. It is famous for its thermal springs, glaciers and scenic locales. In effect, it is one of the must visit places from travel and tourism point of view.
According to Hindu mythology, this hilly spot was once the abode of an ancient sage by the name, Asit Muni. Owing to its legendary significance, thousands of devotees visit this silent yet hustling-bustling pilgrimage place. There are a many worth visiting places here, one of the most important being the Yamunotri temple. This temple was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th century. The shrine is dedicated to goddess Yamuna.
She resides here in the form of a silver idol adorned with garlands. It is believed that a holy dip in the sacred water of river Yamunotri here relieves everyone from a painful death. This is because she is the sister of Yama, the God of Death. As a result, pilgrims visit the place in order to seek the blessings of Yamuna and save themselves from the agony of death. Apart from this there is Surya Kund which is known for its thermal springs.
The temperature of the water here is approximately 190 degree Fahrenheit. Also, there are a number of hot water pools here, which are used to cook rice and potato as Prasad (holy offerings to God). Divya Shilla is a rock pillar here, which is worshipped by the devotees before entering the Yamunotri temple. Other tourist places near Yamunatri are Janaki Chatti, Hanuman Chatti and Saptrishi Kund.
Gangothri
Gangotri, the source of the Ganga (Ganges) River and seat of the goddess Ganga, can be reached in one day's travel from Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehra Duhn, or in two days from Yamunotri. More popular and important than its sister site to the east, Gangotri is also accessible directly by car and bus, meaning that it sees many more pilgrims. A small village of guesthouses and restaurants serves the pilgrim community. Ritual duties are supervised by the Semwal family of pujaris. The aarti ceremony at the Gangotri is especially impressive, as is the temple, a stately affair that sits on the banks of the rushing Ganga (Ganges River). Adventurous pilgrims can make an overnight 17 km trek to Gaumukh, the actual current source of the Ganga.
Gangotri also has a strong historical past and bears the eternal feel of antiquity. According to mythological records, King Bhagirath did penance here, after which, as per Lord Shiva's wishes, River Ganges came down on earth. However, to save the earth from the fierce force of the river, Lord Shiva held her in his locks. Thus, river Ganges is also known as Bhagirathi here. Moreover, it is also believed that Pandavas came down to this place to perform Deva Yajna.
As a result, Gangotri is a significant place from religion point of view. Hundreds of devotees throng the place every year in order to unleash the secrets of spirituality. Some of the main attractions of Gangotri include Gangotri Temple, which was built by Gurkha monarch Amar Singh Thapa, around 3000 years back. Another pilgrim site here is Jalamagna Shivalinga, which is a natural rock Shivalinga submerged in the river.
It is deemed to be the place where Lord Shiva held Ganga in his locks. This Shivalinga is only visible in winter months. Other worth visiting places in the vicinity are Gaumukh (source of Ganges), Gaumukh Glacier and Nandanvan. Drifting towards the adventurous aspect of Gangotri, it offers a number of sports for fun lovers such as river rafting, trekking etc. Thus, to enjoy the natural beauty and religious fervor at its best, Gangotri is a must visit place for all.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath, where a form of the Hindu god Shiva is venerated as one of the twelve jyotirling (linga of light), is a two-day's journey from either Gangotri or one of the main disembarkation points on the plains. Besides its affiliation with Siva, Kedarnath is also believed to be the site of Shankaracharya's samadhi (place of enternment). The actual temple, an impressive stone edifice of unknown date, is accessible only after a steep 13 km walk (horses or palanquins are available for rent). The most remote of the four Char Dham sites, Kedarnath is flanked by breathtaking snow-capped peaks. No specific family of pujaris supervises rituals at Kedarnath, which focus around veneration of the stone lingam that rests in the inner sanctum of the temple.
Kedarnath is a sacred town situated in the state of Uttarakhand of India. It can even be called as one of the remotest Char Dham sites as it is located amidst the snow-capped mountains of Himalayas, near the river Mandakini. Nestled in the Rudraprayag district, the main attractions here is the Kedarnath Temple, which is a popular Hindu shrine and pilgrimage, attracting devotees from all over the world. The travel and tourism scope here is strengthened by factors like natural beauty and religious zest.
The Kedarnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is deemed to have been built by Adi Sankaracharya. The glory of the temple can be attributed to the fact that it is one of the twelve jyotirlingas (Lord Shiva shrines), present in the country. The temple remains open only for a period of six months, due to heavy snowfall in the winter months. Testing the fervor and dedication of the pilgrims, the temple is not directly reachable by road.
The only way being, a 14 km trek path from Gaurikund. The present temple stands adjacent to the initial temple built by the Pandavas. According to historical data, Pandavas after winning the battle of Mahabharata, felt guilty of killing their own brothers. They came here in search of Lord Shiva, who kept hiding himself. Finally Bhima, the strongest Pandava brother recognized him. Lord Shiva, who was disguised as a bull, escaped leaving behind his hind part.
This led to the construction of the temple here. The present Kedarnath Temple has been built by huge slabs of gray stones, standing undeterred with all its glory and majesty. The divine peace and tranquility of the place leaves the devotees completely mesmerized. The haunting environment and secluded surroundings compel all the visitors to feel the inner connection with the Almighty. Thus, Kedarnath is considered a must visit place amongst pilgrims, before leaving this world.
Badrinath
Badrinath, the seat of the Hindu god Vishnu in his aspect of Badrinarayan, is generally a two-day's journey from either Kedarnath or one of the main disembarkation points on the plains. By far the most important of the four Char Dham sites, Badrinath receives many more visitors than the other three sites. As the route to Badrinath is for much of the way also the route to Hemkund Sahib, an important Sikh pilgrimage site, the road to Badrinath is especially crowded. The temple and its substantial surrounding village are accessible by road. The actual temple is a striking building whose bright colors evoke the painted Buddhist ghompas of the region; rumor has it that the temple was originally controlled by Buddhists.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Char_Dham"
Badrinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in India. It is situated in the hill town of Badrinath in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. Along the river Alaknanda, the temple is essentially a Lord Vishnu shrine. Also known by the names Badri Vishal and Badrinarayan, it is one of the Char Dham sites and the one amongst 108 Divya Desams. This has contributed to the fact that Badrinath is vital with reference to travel and tourism.
The gates of the temple are open only for a period of six months, due to extreme weather conditions in Himalayas. There are a number of hot water pools here namely Tapt Kund, Narad Kund etc. These pools are filled with hot steaming water in the wint
er months also and are considered to posses medicinal properties. Many people even perform the last rites of the departed souls at Brahm Kapal.
It is a flat platform on the banks of river Alaknanda. Sheshnetra and Chandrapaduka are other rock boulders present along the river, which are believed to have footprints of Shesh Nag and Lord Vishnu. Another important temple here is the Mata Murti Temple. These temples are also considered as evidences of the rich historical past of Badrinath. Referring the mythological facts, it is believed that Lord Vishnu was practicing penance at this place.
In order to save him from the harmful rays of the sun, his divine consort Lakshmi took the form of a Badri plant and provided shade to him. Pleased by her fervor and devotion, the Lord told her that this place would be famous by her name. Hence, it came to be known as Badrinath. Splashed by Alaknanda, the divine site serves as an ideal location to experience the eternal bliss associated with spirituality.
108 DIVYA DESANGAL
RADHE KRISHNA 27-08-08
" Parithranaya Sathunam Vinachaya Sathushkritham Dharmasamsthapanarthaya Sambavami yuge yuge"
Divya Desam
In Hinduism, Venkateshwara (also spelled as Venkateswara, Venkateshwer or Venkatachalapathi) is a much-worshipped form of Vishnu. He is also known as Balaji or Lord Venkateswara. He is also worshiped with the name Tirupati Thimmappa all over Karnataka by traditionally Shiva worshipping communities.
Vishnu, in the form of Venkateshwara, is much worshipped at Tirupati temple. Venkateshwara is the presiding deity at the Tirumala temple complex, believed to be the richest of all the Hindu shrines in the world. The temple is situated in southern Andhra Pradesh in Chittoor district. It is around 120 km away from Chennai. The presence of seven hills influenced alternate names for the diety: Edu kondala vadu in Telugu and as Elumalaiyan in Tamil both of which mean Lord of the Seven Hills.
In between the Pallava and the Chola country lay an undefined small region called the Nadu nadu or mid country. The Pallava country was also known as Todaimandalam or Tondai nadu which was bounded on the north by the Svarnamukhi river and on the south by the South Pennar. The Chola country known as Sola nadu lay between the South Pennar and the Cauvery rivers. The pandyan kingdom lay South of the Cauvery right down to the sea. The western half of the extreme south (ruled by the Cheran king) extending to the Arabian sea was called the Malai nadu or Hill country. The remaining part of India to the north of the Tondai mandalam was known as the Vada nadu or Vadugar nadu (the country of the northerners). The chart shows the sacred places arranged on the above regional basis adopted by the Sri Vaishnavas.
108 Divya Desangal
Chozha Tirupathigal - 1 to 40
Malayaala Tirupathigal - 41 to 53
Nadu Tirupathigal - 54 to 55
Pandiya Tirupathigal - 56 to 73
Thondal Tirupathigal - 74 to 95
Vada Tirupathigal - 96 to 106
Vinnulaga Tirupathigal - 107 to 108
Divya desams in Chozha naadu(Present Tanjavour,Trichy districts)
001.Srirangam (Aranga Maanagar, Thiruvarangam)
002.Thirukkozhi
003.Thirukkarambanur
004.Thiru veLLaRai
005.Anbil
006.ThiruppEr nagar
007.ThirukkaNdiyur
008.Thirukkodalur (Thirukkoodalur)
009.kabisthalam
010.PuLLambUthangkudi
011.Adhanur
012.Kumbakonam (Thirukkudanthai)
013.Oppili Appan koil
014.Naachchiyaar koil
015.ThiruchchErai
016.ThirukkaNNamangai
017.ThirukkaNNapuram
018.ThirukkaNNangkudi
019.Nagaippattinam
020.Thanjai MaamaNik koil
021.Thiru Nandhipura viNNagaram
022.VeLLiyangkudi
023.TherazhunthUr
024.SiRu puliyur
025.Thalaichchangkadu
026.IndhaLur
027.KaavaLam paadi
028.Seerkaazhi
029.Arimeya viNNagaram
030.VaN purushoththamam
031.Thiru semponsey koil
032.Thiru maNi maadak koil
033.Vaikundha viNNagaram
034.Thiru vaali Thiru nagari
035.Thiru Thevanaar thogai
036.Thiru theRRiyambalam
037.Thiru maNik koodam
038.Annan koil
039.Parththan paLLi
040.Chidambaram
Divya desams in Nadu naadu (Near Cuddalore)
041.Thiruvahendrapuram (Thiruvaheendipuram)
042.Thirukkovalur
Divya desams in Thondai naadu (Madras,Kanchi areas)
043.Kachchi,Aththigiri(Kanchipuram, Kancheevaram, Kanjeevaram)
044.Ashtapuyakaram (Kanchi)
045.ThiruththaNkaa
046.ThiruvELukkai
047.Thiru neerakam
048.Thiruppadakam
049.Thiru nilaath thungaL thuNdam
050.Thiru Urakam
051.Thiru Veqkaa
052.Thirukkarakam
053.Thirukkaarvaanam
054.ThirukkaLvanUr
055.ThiruppavaLa vaNNam
056.Thirup ParamEsvara viNNagaram
057.Thirup putkuzhi
058.Thiru ninRavUr
059.ThiruvaLLur (Thiru EvvuLLUr)
060.ThiruvallikkENi (Thiru AllikkeNi)
061.Thiruneermalai
062.Thiru Idavendhai
063.Thirukkadal Mallai
064.Sholinghur (Thiruk Kadigai, Sozhasimhapuram)
Divya desams in North India (Vada naadu)
065.AyOdhdhi
066.NaimicharaNyam
067.Thiruppiruthi
068.ThirukkaNdam kadinagar
069.Badrinath
070.SaaLaggraamam
071.Madhura
072.Ayppadi
073.Dwaraka
074.Ahobilam
075.Thiru vEngadam (Sapthagiri, Thirumala, Tirumalai, Thirupathi)
Divya desams in Malai Naadu (Kerala)
076.Thiru naavaay
077.Thiru viththuvakkOdu
078.Thiruk kaatkarai
079.Thiru mUzhikkaLam
080.Thiru vallavaazh
081.Thiruk kadiththaanam
082.Thiruch chengkunRanUr
083.Thiruppuliyur
084.ThiruvaaRan viLai
085.Thiru vaN vaNdUr
086.Thiru anantha puram
087.ThiruvattaRu
088.Thiru vaN paricharam
Divya desams in Paandiya Naadu (Madurai,Srivillipuththur,Thirunelveli areas)
089.Thiruk Karungkudi
090.Vanamaamalai
091.SriVaikundam
092.VaraguNa mangai
093.Thirup PuLingkudi
094.Thiruth Tholaivilli Mangalam
095.ThiurkkuLandhai
096.ThirukkOLUr
097.Then ThiruppErai
098.Azhvar Thirunagari
099.Srivillipuththur
100.ThiruththaNkaal
101.ThirukkUdal
102.Thirumaalirum sOlai (Thirumaaliruncholai)
103.ThirumOkUr
104.ThirukkOshtiyur
105.ThiruppullaaNi
106.Thiru meyyam
Divya desams in out of this world.
107.Thirup paaRkadal
108.Paramapadham.
Among the 108 Temples known as Divyadesam for Srivaishnavites, only 106 visibly located on the mother Earth. Rest two known are (the most Srivaishnavites would like to visit on attaining the Moksha, to liberate themselves from rebirth) known as Thiruparkadal and Sri Vaikuntham - The Abodes of Sri Maha Vishnu. These are the places worshipped and sung by great Tamil Saints known as Alwars, the saintly poets who immersed themselves in the divine ocean of Lord Vishnu. Divyadesams are also Divya Kshetrams. Those who have seen these two places are not with us to elaborate and those who elaborate about these places are never seen it! (Kandavar Vindadillai, Vindavar Kandadillai!). Yet, the great Maharishis and Munis and Sages, who could visualize these places with their sheer power of Njana Drushti had given us some light on the two Eternal Divya Desa kshetraams. Thus we could get some know on these two most important Abode of Sri Maha Vishnu.
Emperumaan, Lord Sriman Narayanan is found in various Thirukkolam. The Thirukkolam (Appearance of His revered Idols) in 108 Divyakshetrams are listed below:
Kidantha Thirukkolam (Sleeping Posture) - 27 Divyadesams
Veetrirundha Thirukkolam (Sitting Position) - 21 Divyadesams
Nindra Thirukkolam (Standing Position) - 60 Divyadesams
Out of these 108 Divyadesams, as we have seen that The Lord ( Perumal) is appearing in various Thirukkolam (Postures), he is also facing his Thirumugham (Face) on various directions and giving his seva darshan, as below:
The Lord appears facing Towards East direction at 79 temples, facing towards West direction - 19, facing towards North direction - 3 and facing towards South direction in 7 temples.
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Sree Suktham - 108 Divya desangal
108 DIVYA DESANGAL
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
108 Vaishnava Divya Desangal - Choola Nadu
108 Vaishnava Divya Desangal - Choola Nadu
Srirangam
Srirangam is considered the most important among the Vaishnavite temples, known as the "Koil". The temple is situated between the rivers Cauvery & Kollidam, near Trichy.
The Moolavar is Sri Ranganathar, (also known as Peria Perumal, Namperumal, Azhagia Manavaalan) who reclines on the Adisesha, facing South. The Uthsavar is Namperumal who gives darshan in the standing posture. Thaayaar is known by the thirunaamam Sri Ranga Naayaki (Ranga Naachiyaar)
The Sthala Vriksham is Punnai
This Sthalam is known as Boologa Vaikuntam
It is the birth place of great Saints like Pattar, Pillai Logacharyar, Peria Nambi.
There are sannadhis for Danvantri Bhagavan, Chakrathaazhvaar, Garudaazhvaar, Sugreevan, Angadhan, Sri Desikan.
The 10 Alwars (Perialwar, Kulasekaralwar, Thirumazhisaialwar, Thondaradipodialwar, Thirupaanalwar, Thirumangaialwar, Poigaialwar, Boodhathalwar, Paeyalwar, Nammalwar & Aanddal) have sung 247 paasurams in praise of Lord Ranganathar.
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 183, 189, 212, 245, 402-432
Aandaal - 607-616
Kulasekaralwar - 647-676, 728
Thirumazhisaialwar - 772, 800-806, 844, 870, 2384, 2411, 2417, 2441
Thondaradipodialwar - 872-926
Thirupaanalwar - 927-936
Thirumangaialwar - 1019, 1213, 1378-1427, 1506, 1571, 1664, 1829, 1978, 2029, 2038,2043, 2044, 2050, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2069, 2070, 2073-2076, 2673, 2674
Poigaialwar - 2087
Boodathalwar - 2209, 2227, 2251, 2269
Peyalwar - 2342, 2343
Nammalwar - 2505, 3348-3358
Total of 247 Paasurams
Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 mils from Sirgazhi.
The Moolavar is Kudamaadukoothan (with Thaila Kaappu) seen in seated posture facing east. The Utsavar is Gopaalan with four hands. The Garuda Sevai on the day following Thai Ammavaasai is important.
Thaayaar - Amruthakadavalli
Theertham - Kodi Theertham, Amrutha Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1238-1247
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Anbil
Thiru Anbil is situated near Trichy. The Moolavar is Vadivazhagia Nambi seen in Bujanga Sayanam (reclining posture, resting the head on the hand) facing East.
Thaayaar - Azhagiavalli Naachiyaar.
Theertham - Mandugapushkarini, Kollidam.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumazhisaialwar has sung in praise of this sthalam - 2417.
1 Paasuram
Thiru Aadanur
The temple is located near Swaamimalai, maintained by the Ahobila Mutt. The Moolavar is Aandalakumaiyan seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing East. There are the idols of Thirumangaialwar & Kaamadenu at the feet of the Lord.
Thaayaar - Ranganayaki.
Theertham - Soorya Pushkarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 2674
Total of 1 Paasuram.
Thiru Indalur
The temple is located in Maayavaram. The Moolavar is Parimala Ranganaathan, Maruviniya Maindhan, Sugandavana Naathan in Veerasayanam posture facing east. The Lord has four hands. Cauvery devi is seated at the head end & Ganga devi at the foot end. The festival in the month of Aippasi is very important. People come here to bathe at the spot where the Cauvery joins the sea.
Thaayaar - Parimala Ranganaayaki, Chandrasaaba Vimosanavalli, Pundareekavalli.
Theertham - Indu Puskarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1328-1337, 2674
Total of 11 Paasurams.
Thiru Kandiyur
The temple is located on the Tanjavur - Tiruvaiyaru route. The Moolavar is Harasaabavimosana Perumal seen in standing posture facing East. This lord is said to have rid Lord Siva of the sin of plucking one of Brahma's heads (the same reason is believed in Thiru Karambanur also). There is an idol with Chakarathalwar sculpted in the front & Narasimhar at the back. But the idol is placed against a wall & so it is not possible to get the darshan of Lord Narasimhar. There are separate temples with gopurams for the trinities Brahma, Vishnu & Siva. The Brahma temple has been shut down & the idols of Brahma & Saraswati are placed in the Siva temple. Lord Siva is worshipped as Brahma Sirasa Kandeeswarar.
Thaayaar - Kamalavalli.
Utsavar - Kamalanathan
Theertham - Kabaala Moksha Pushkarini, Padma Theertham, Kabaala Theertham, Kudamurutti river.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 2050
1 Paasuram.
Thiru Kannangudi
The temple is located near Sikkal, Keevalur . The Moolavar is Loganathan seen in standing posture facing east (Shyaamalameni Perumal). The Utsava murtis are Damodara Narayanan, Aravindavalli.
Thaayaar - Loganaayagi
Theertham - Raavana Pushkarini
Sthala Vriksham - Magizham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1748 - 1757
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Kannapuram
The temple is located near Nannilam. The Moolavar is Neelamega Perumal, Souri Raajan seen in standing posture facing east with Varada Hastam, Prayoga Chakram. Next to Ubaya Naachiyaar is Andal on the left & Padmavathi on the right. This is the sthalam at which Thirumangaialwar got Thirumandira Upadesam. The Lord's hair started growing to protect the words of Rangapattar (a devotee) to the Chola king & hence the name Souri Rajan to the Lord. The asuran Veekadakshan was slayed by the Lord with his Chakraayudham & on the request of maharishis is seen in Prayoga Chakram pose. Munayadarar was a devotee of the Lord. One day he came to the temple with pongal prasadam that his wife had made. But he was too late & the temple was closed. He prayed sincerely to the Lord. Pleased with his sincerity, the Lord accepted his prasadam & the temple was filled with the smell of Venn Pongal & the temple bells started ringing. Ever since, it has been the habit to do Ardhajaama naivediyam & this is called Muniyodharaya Pongal.
Thaayaar - Kannapuranayagi (Sridevi, Boodevi, Aandaal, Padmini).
Theertham - Nithyapushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 71
Andaal - 535
Kulasekaralwar - 719-729
Thirumangaialwar - 1648-1747, 2067, 2078, 2673, 2674
Nammalwar - 3656 - 3666
Total of 128 Paasurams.
Thiru Kannamangai
The temple is located 25 miles from Kumbakonam & 15 miles from Thiruchaerai. The Moolavar is Bakthavatsala Perumal, Batharaavi Perumal seen in standing posture facing east. The speciality in the temple is the daily pooja to a bees nest like structure in the Thaayaar's sannadhi. It is also known as Lakshmivanam for Goddess Lakshmi is said to have done tapas here. Lord Siva in four forms guards the Kshetram from four sides.
Thaayaar - Abhishekavalli
Theertham - Darshana Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1638-1647, 1848, 2008, 2673, 2674
Total of 14 Paasurams.
Thirukkarambanur
Thirukkarambanur is situated in Uttamar Koil (Bhikshaandaar Koil), a village located on the railroad between Tiruchirappalli and Vizhupuram. The Moolavar is Purushothaman in Bujanga Sayanam facing East.
Thaayaar - Poorvadevi, Poornavalli.
The sthala vriksham is Vaazhai (Plantain)
Siva Peruman, had plucked off one of Lord Brahma's heads because he had lied. But it was still a sin & the skull got stuck to his hand. He got Mahalakshmi to give him alms in the skull & was rid of his sins & doshams.
There are separate sannadhis for Siva, Parvathi, Brahma, Saraswathi...
Since Lord Siva appears as Bikshaadanar in this temple, the sthalam is also called Bikshaandar Koil.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1399
1 paasuram.
Thiru Kavithalam
The temple can be reached from Papanasam or Kumbakonam, Thiruvaiyaru. The Moolavar is Gajendra Varadan seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing East. This is the sthalam where the Lord gave abhayam to the Gajendran who called to the Aadimoolam for help.
Thaayaar - Ramaamanivalli ( Porraamaraiyaal).
Theertham - Gajendra Pushkarini, Kabila Theertham.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumazhisaialwar - 2431
Total of 1 Paasuram.
Thiru Kaavalampadi
The temple is located near Vaideeswaran Koil. The Moolavar is Gopaalakrishnan (Raaja Gopaalan) seen in standing posture with Rukmini & Sathyabaamaa facing east. The avadhaara sthalam of Thirumangaialwar is near this place. The Lord from this temple on Garuda Vahanam will also be a part of the Garuda Sevai festival in Thirunangoor (the day after Thai Amavasai).
Thaayaar - Madavaral Mangai, Sengamala Naachiyaar (no separate sannadhi).
Theertham - Thadamalar Poigai
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1298-1307
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Kazhicheerama Vinnagaram
The temple is located 1/2 mile distance from the Sirgazhi railaway station. The Moolavar is Trivikraman, Thaadaalan, Ulagalanda Perumal seen in standing posture facing east, with his left leg raised to the sky. The Utsavar is Trivikrama Narayanan.
Thaayaar - Loganaayaki; Utsavar is Mattavizh Kuzhali.
Theertham - Sanga Pushkarini, Chakra Theertham
Mangalasasanam: Thirumangaialwar - 1178-1187
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Kudandhai
The temple is located in Kumbakonam 1 1/2 miles from the railway station. The Moolavar is Saarangabaani (other naamaas - Aaravamudan, Abaryaapthaamrudhan) seen in sayanam posture on Aadiseshan, facing East. Nadhi devathais (river deities) can be seen worshipping the Lord. Sri Maannaadhamuni started his work on the divyaprabandam here. The Lord is said to have married Komalavalli Thaayar who was born to Hemarishi & performed tapas to wed the Lord. The Lord's sannadhi is constructed in the form of a chariot with wheels.
Thaayaar - Komalavalli (Padithaandapathini).
Theertham - Hema Pushkarini (Porraamarai), Cauvery river, Arasalaaru(river).
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 173, 177, 188
Aandaal - 628
Thirumazhisaialwar - 807 - 812, 2417
Thirumangaialwar - 949, 954, 991, 1078, 1202, 1205, 1394, 1526, 1538, 1570, 1606, 1732, 1759, 1853, 1949, 1975, 2010, 2037, 2045, 2068, 2070, 2080, 2672, 2673, 2674
Boodathalwar - 2251, 2278
Peyalwar - 2311, 2343
Nammalwar - 3194 - 3204
Total of 51 Paasurams
Thiru Koodalur
The temple is located on the Tanjavur - Tiruvaiyaru - Kumbakonam route. The Moolavar is Vaiyankaatha Perumal or Jagathrakshagan, Uyyavandhar seen in standing posture facing East. The Devas worshipped the Lord along with (koodi) Nandaka Munivar and hence the name Koodalur. The river Cauvery is said to have regained her glory by visiting this sthalam. It is believed that once this temple was submerged in the Cauvery floods & the current structure was rebuilt by rani Mangammal.
Thaayaar - Padmaasani, Pushpavalli.
Utsavar - Vaiyankaatha Perumal or Jagathrakshagan with a sengol in his hand.
Theertham - Chakra Theertham, Cauvery river.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1358 - 1367
Total of 10 Paasurams
Thirukkozhi
Thirukkozhi is situated about 2 miles from Trichy junction. Kamalavalli Naachiyaar, a Chola princess, sought to marry the Lord. The Lord pleased with her devotion and sincere pooja, married her at this sthalam. This is the birth place of Thiruppanalwar. The Moolavar is Azhaghia Manavaalaperumal seen in the standing posture facing North.
There is no separate Sannadhi for Thaayaar. Kamalavalli Naachiaar is seen in the seating posture facing North.
Thirumangaialwar and Kulasekaralwar have sung in praise of this sthalam.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1762
Kulasekaralwar - 667
Total of 2 Paasurams
Thiru Chitra Koodam
The temple is located 1 mile from Chidambaram railway station. The Moolavar is Govindarajan seen in boga sayanam posture facing east. The Utsavar is Devaadidevan, Paarthasaarathy seen in seated posture. There is another utsava murthi - Chitrakoodatthullaan with his ubaya Naachiyaar. The Lord is said to have enjoyed the dance of Natarajar. The fishes in the temple pushkarini come up to the banks to accept the offerings of the devotees.
Thaayaar - Pundareegavalli
Theertham - Pundareega Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Kulasekaralwar - 741-751
Thirumangaialwar - 1158-1177,2674
Total of 32 Paasurams.
Thiru Sirupuliyur
The temple is located near Kollumaangudi which is near Maayavaram. The Moolavar is Arulmaakadal, Salasayana Perumal (a small vigraham) seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing south. The Utsavar murtis are Krubaa Samudra Perumal, Dayaanayagi. Vyaagrapaadar had prayed to Lord Siva & had got the legs, hands & eyes of a tiger. He had prayed to Lord Vishnu at this sthalam & attained moksham. Hence the name Sirupuliyur. (in Tamil Puli-Tiger; Siru-small)
Thaayaar - Thirumaamagal Naachiyaar,
Theertham - Maanasa Pushkarini, Anandasaras
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1628 - 1637
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Semponsei Koil
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Perarulaalan seen in standing posture facing east. The Utsavar is Hemarangar, Semponrangar. Lord Rama to atone the sin of slaying Ravana, stayed for four days in a golden cow on the advice of Thrdanethra rishi. He then gave it as dhaanam to a brahmin, who used the gold to construct this temple and hence the name semponseikoil (sempon-pure gold).
Thaayaar - Allimaamalar Naachiyaar.
Theertham - Hema Pushkarini, Kanaga Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1268-1277
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Chaerai
The temple is located 7miles south east of Kumbakonam & 3 miles from Naachiaar Koil. The Moolavar is Saaranathan seen in standing posture facing east. The Lord gave darshan to the deity, Cauvery. There is also a sannadhi for Cauvery Amman in the temple and a sannadhi for Rajagopalaswamy. The Thai Poosam festival is important and the Lord gives darshan along with five devis - Sridevi, Boodevi, Neeladevi, Mahaalakshmi and Saaranayagi. According to the puranas, it is believed that is the spot from which a gatam was made out of mud & the vedas preserved in it during the pralayam (floods).
Thaayaar - Saaranayagi ( Saara Naachiyaar).
Theertham - Saara Pushkarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1578-1587, 1853, 2673, 2674
Total of 13 Paasurams.
Thiru Thanjai Maamani Koil
The temple is located near Thanjavur on the banks of Vennaaru. Three temples together are considered a divya desam. All three temples are located close to each other. The temples are Thanjai Maamani Koil, Manikundram, Thanjaiali Nagar. The Utsavar's naamam in all three temples is Sriman Narayanan.
Thanjai Maamani Koil
The Moolavar is Neelamega Perumal seen in seated posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Sengamalavalli
Theertham - Amrutha Theertham
Manikundram
The Moolavar is Manikundra Perumal seen in seated posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Ambujavalli
Theertham - Srirama Theertham
Thanjaiali Nagar
The Moolavar is Narasimhan seen in seated posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Thanjai Nayagi
Theertham - Surya Pushkarini, Srirama Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 953, 1090, 1576
Boodathalwar - 2251
Nammalwar - 3139
Total of 5 Paasurams.
Thiruthalaisanga Naanmadhiyam
The temple is located near Sirgazhi. The place is known popularly as Thalaisangaadu. The Moolavar is Naanmadhiya Perumal, Vennsudar Perumal seen in standing posture facing east. The Utsava murti - Viyomajothipiraan, Venjudarpiraan, Loganathan
Thaayaar - Thalaisanga Naachiyaar. Utsavar - Sengamalavalli Thaayaar.
Theertham - Chandra Pushkarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1736, 2674
Total of 2 Paasurams.
Thiru Thetriyambalam
The temple is located in Thirunaangur, 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Senganmaal, Ranganaathan, Sri Lakshmirangar (known popularly as Palli Konda Perumaal) seen with four arms in bujanga sayanam posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Sengamalavalli.
Theertham - Soorya Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1278-1287
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Thevanaar Thogai
The temple is located 4 miles south east of Sirgazhi, 2 1/2 miles from Thirunaangur. The Moolavar is Deivanaayagan seen in standing posture facing east. The Utsavar is Maadava Perumaal. This is part of the 11 Thirunaangur sthalams.
Thaayaar - Kadalmagal Naachiyaar. The Utsavar is Maadava Naayagi.
Theertham - Sobana Pushkarini, Devasabha Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1248-1257
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Nandhipura Vinnagaram
The temple is located near Korukkai which is near Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Jagannaathan, Naadhanaadhan, Vinnagara Perumal seen in seated posture facing west. There is an idol of Adhikaara Nandhi on the left side of the temple. Nandhi Bhagavan is said to have done penance here to absolve of his sins & hence the name Nandhipuram to the place. It is believed that Perumal was initially facing east, but he turned west to see the generous sight of Sibi Chakravarty giving his flesh for the sake of justice.
Thaayaar - Shenbagavalli
Theertham - Nandhitheertha Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1438 - 1447
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Naraiyur (Naachiyaar Koil)
The temple is located 6 miles from Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Thirunaraiyur Nambi, (Srinivaasan, Vaasudevan) seen in standing posture (Thirumanakolam). The Lord married Vanjulavalli, daughter of Medaavi rishi (in the five forms of Sangarshanan, Pradyumnan, Aniruddhan, Purushothaman, Vaasudevan). Naachiyaar is the main Goddess. There is a separate sannidhi for Garuda. The Gurada vahanam in this temple can be carried by four people in the first sannidhi. But by the time they reach the temple entrance, the weight keeps increasing & 64 people carry it. During Garudasevai, the Lord is seated on the stone Garudan & Naachiyaar on Anna Vahanam. The Brahmotsavam in Margazhi is an important festival.
Thaayaar - Vanjulavalli (Nambikkai Naachiyaar) in standing posture near the Lord in thirumanakolam (wedding).
Theertham - Mani Muktha Pushkarini, Sangarshana Theertham, Prathyumna Theertham, Aniruddha Theertham, Saamba Theertham.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1078, 1329, 1470, 1478-1577, 1611, 1659, 1852, 2067, 2068, 2673, 2674
Total of 110 Paasurams.
Thiru Naagai
The temple is located near Maayavaram, 1 mile from the Naagapattinam bus stand. The Moolavar is Neelamega Perumal seen in standing posture with Gadhai (mace) facing east. The Utsava murtis are Soundarya Raajan, Gajalakshmi. There are sannadhis for Govindaraajan in standing posture and Ranganaathan in sayana posture. There is a bronze idol of Narasimhar with 8 hands in the Ranganaathar sannadhi. One hand is blessing Prahalaadhan, one as Abhaya hastam, and the rest of the hands used to kill Hiranyan.
Thaayaar - Soundaryavalli
Theertham - Saara Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1758 - 1767
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Paarthan Palli
The temple is located 7 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Thaamaraiyaal Kaelvan seen in standing posture facing west. The Utsavar is Paarthasaarathy. The Moolavar & Utsavar have three devis - Sridevi, Boodevi, Neeladevi. There is another Utsava Murthi - kolavalli Raaman with Changu, Chakram, Gadhai & bow, arrow. His Moolavar is seen in a nearby temple.
Thaayaar - Thaamarai Naayagi.
Theertham - Sanga Sara (Ganga Theertham)
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1318-1327
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Pullamboodangudi
The temple is located near Swaamimalai, maintained by the Ahobila Mutt. The Moolavar is Valvil Raaman seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing east. It is believed that Lord Raamaa rested here after giving moksham to Jadaayu. Since Sita Devi was imprisoned in Lanka at that time, there is no idol for Sita Devi. Only Boomi Devi is seen in seated posture.
Thaayaar - Porraamaraiyaal (Hemambujavalli) in a separate temple.
Theertham - Jadaayu Theertham, Krudra Theertham.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1348 - 1357 (10 Paasurams)
Thiruppaer Nagar
Known more popularly as Koviladi. The temple is situated on the banks of the Cauvery on a mound. The Moolavar is Appakkudathaan seen in bujanga sayanam (reclining posture, resting the head on the hand) facing west. He is seen holding an Appa Kudam in his right hand, blessing Ubamanyu rishi.
Thaayaar - Indiradevi, Kamalavalli.
Theertham - Indra Theertham, Kollidam.
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 173, 205
Thirumangaialwar - 1428-37, 1851, 1857, 2048, 2050, 2059, 2060, 2070, 2673, 2674
Thirumazhisaialwar - 2417
Nammalwar - 3744 - 3754
Total of 33 Paasurams.
Thiru Manikoodam
The temple is located half a mile from Thirunaangur which is located 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Varadaraaja Perumaal (Manikooda Naayagan) seen in standing posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Thirumaamagal Naachiyaar (Sridevi), Boodevi.
Theertham - Chandra Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1288-1297
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Manimaada Koil
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Naaraayanan seen in seated posture facing east. There are two utsava murthis Naaraayanan & Alattharkariyaan.
Thaayaar - Pundareekavalli Thaayaaar.
Theertham - Indhra Pushkarini, Rudra Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam: Thirumangaialwar - 1218-1227, 1850, 2674
Total of 12 Paasurams.
Thiru Vannpurushothamam
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Purushothaman seen in standing posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Purushothama Naayagi
Theertham - Thirupaarkadal Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1258-1267
Total of 10 Paasurams.
ThiruVazhundhur
The temple is located near Maayavaram. The Moolavar is Devaadirajan seen in standing posture with a gadhai (mace) in his left hand facing east. There are idols of Garudalwar, Mother Cauvery on the left & Prahalaadhan on the right. This is the birth place of the great Tamil poet Kamban. There are the idols of Kambar & his wife in the temple. Kamban Vizha is celebrated here every year
Thaayaar - Sengamalavalli
Theertham - Darshana Pushkarini, Cauvery
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1588-1627, 1854, 2066, 2077, 2673, 2674
Total of 45 Paasurams.
Thiru Vaaliyum Thiru Nagariyum
Thiru Vaali
The temple is located along the Sirgazhi - Thiruvenkaadu bus route. The Moolavar is Lakshmi Narasimhar, Vayalaalimanavaalan, seen in seated posture facing west. The Utsavar is Thiruvaaloi Nagaraalan. Thirumangaialwar's Devi Kumudavalli Naachiyaar was brought up at this sthalam.
The Lord Vayalaali Manavaalan mentioned in the Divya Prabandam is seen in Thiru Nagari & not in Thiru Vaali. Hence the two sthalams are counted together as one divya desam.
Thaayaar - Amrudhakadavalli.
Theertham - Ilakshani Pushkarini
Thiru Nagari
The temple is located 3 miles from Thiru Vaali. The Moolavar is Vedarajan (Vayalaalimanavaalan) seen in seated posture facing west. The Utsavar is Kalyaana Ranganaathan. This is the birth place of Thirumangaialwar & there is a separate sannadhi for him, where he is een in the form of a hunter. Two of the 5 Narasimhars worshipped by him are in this temple. An idol-Sindanaikiniyaan worshipped by the alwar can be seen beside him. The spot where Thirumangaialwar robbed the Lord - Vedarajapuram is situated about half a mile from this sthalam. Since the Lord gave darshan in wedded pose, he came to called Kalyaana Ranganaathan.
Thaayaar - Amrudhavalli.
Mangalasasanam:
Kulasekaralwar - 725
Thirumangaialwar - 1078, 1188-1217, 1329, 1519, 1733, 1735, 1850, 2014, 2027, 2063, 2673, 2674
Total of 42 Paasurams.
Thiru Vinnagar (Uppiliyappan)
The temple is located 1 mile from Thirunaageswaram & 4 miles from Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Uppiliyappan (Srinivaasan) seen in standing posture, similar to Venkataachalapathi, facing east. Those who cannot visit Thirupati worship the Lord at this sthalam. On the request of the wife of Marukandu Maharishi, the naivediyam to the Lord is without salt. No food item with salt should be taken into the temple. The Brahmotsavam in Panguni & the Kalyaana Utsavam in Aippasi are some of the important festivals.
Thaayaar - Boomi Devi seen in seated posture at the Lord's feet. No separate temple.
Theertham - Ahoraathra Pushkarini, Aarthi Pushkarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1444-1477, 1855, 2080, 2673, 2674 Peyalwar - 2342, 2343
Nammalwar - 3249-3259
Total of 47 Paasurams.
Thiru Vellakulam
The temple is located 7 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Srinivaasan, Kannan, Naaraayanan, Annan Perumaal seen in standing posture facing east. This sthalam is amongst the 11 Thirunaangur thirupadis. It is also known popularly as Then Tiruppadi (southern). The prince Suvedan, son of Dundumaaran is said to have been blessed with long life at this sthalam.
Thaayaar - Alarmel Mangai. Utsavar - Padmaavati, Poovaar Thirumagal.
Theertham - Thiruvellakulam
Mangalasasanam: Thirumangaialwar - 1308-1317
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Vellarai
Thiru Vellarai is situated near Trichy. There is a huge temple, but not too many facilities in the temple area. The Moolavar is Pundarikaakshan seen in standing posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Shenbagavalli, Pangayaselvi. The Utsava Thaayaar is known by the naamam Pangajavalli.
There are 7 theerthams within the temple.
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 71, 192 - 201
Thirumangaialwar - 1368-77, 1851, 2673, 2674
Total of 24 Paasurams.
Thiru Velliangudi
The temple is located near Saengaanur which is near Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Kolavalvilli Raman seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing east. The Utsavar is Sringaara Sundaran. The Garudalwar in this temple is seen with Changu, Chakram.
Thaayaar - Maragadhavalli
Theertham - Chukra Theertham, Brahma Theertham, Indra Theertham, Paraasura Theertham
Sthala Vruksham - Kadali (Banana)
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1338 - 1347
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Vaigundha Vinnagaram
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Vaigundha Naadhan, Thaamarai Kannudaiya Piraan, seen in seated posture with Ubaya Naachiyaars facing east.
Thaayaar - Vaigundhavalli.
Theertham - Lakshmi Pushkarini, Udanga Pushkarini, Virajaa Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1228-1237
Total of 10 Paasurams.
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Labels: 108 Vaishnava Divya Desangal - Choola Nadu
" Parithranaya Sathunam Vinachaya Sathushkritham Dharmasamsthapanarthaya Sambavami yuge yuge"
Divya Desam
In Hinduism, Venkateshwara (also spelled as Venkateswara, Venkateshwer or Venkatachalapathi) is a much-worshipped form of Vishnu. He is also known as Balaji or Lord Venkateswara. He is also worshiped with the name Tirupati Thimmappa all over Karnataka by traditionally Shiva worshipping communities.
Vishnu, in the form of Venkateshwara, is much worshipped at Tirupati temple. Venkateshwara is the presiding deity at the Tirumala temple complex, believed to be the richest of all the Hindu shrines in the world. The temple is situated in southern Andhra Pradesh in Chittoor district. It is around 120 km away from Chennai. The presence of seven hills influenced alternate names for the diety: Edu kondala vadu in Telugu and as Elumalaiyan in Tamil both of which mean Lord of the Seven Hills.
In between the Pallava and the Chola country lay an undefined small region called the Nadu nadu or mid country. The Pallava country was also known as Todaimandalam or Tondai nadu which was bounded on the north by the Svarnamukhi river and on the south by the South Pennar. The Chola country known as Sola nadu lay between the South Pennar and the Cauvery rivers. The pandyan kingdom lay South of the Cauvery right down to the sea. The western half of the extreme south (ruled by the Cheran king) extending to the Arabian sea was called the Malai nadu or Hill country. The remaining part of India to the north of the Tondai mandalam was known as the Vada nadu or Vadugar nadu (the country of the northerners). The chart shows the sacred places arranged on the above regional basis adopted by the Sri Vaishnavas.
108 Divya Desangal
Chozha Tirupathigal - 1 to 40
Malayaala Tirupathigal - 41 to 53
Nadu Tirupathigal - 54 to 55
Pandiya Tirupathigal - 56 to 73
Thondal Tirupathigal - 74 to 95
Vada Tirupathigal - 96 to 106
Vinnulaga Tirupathigal - 107 to 108
Divya desams in Chozha naadu(Present Tanjavour,Trichy districts)
001.Srirangam (Aranga Maanagar, Thiruvarangam)
002.Thirukkozhi
003.Thirukkarambanur
004.Thiru veLLaRai
005.Anbil
006.ThiruppEr nagar
007.ThirukkaNdiyur
008.Thirukkodalur (Thirukkoodalur)
009.kabisthalam
010.PuLLambUthangkudi
011.Adhanur
012.Kumbakonam (Thirukkudanthai)
013.Oppili Appan koil
014.Naachchiyaar koil
015.ThiruchchErai
016.ThirukkaNNamangai
017.ThirukkaNNapuram
018.ThirukkaNNangkudi
019.Nagaippattinam
020.Thanjai MaamaNik koil
021.Thiru Nandhipura viNNagaram
022.VeLLiyangkudi
023.TherazhunthUr
024.SiRu puliyur
025.Thalaichchangkadu
026.IndhaLur
027.KaavaLam paadi
028.Seerkaazhi
029.Arimeya viNNagaram
030.VaN purushoththamam
031.Thiru semponsey koil
032.Thiru maNi maadak koil
033.Vaikundha viNNagaram
034.Thiru vaali Thiru nagari
035.Thiru Thevanaar thogai
036.Thiru theRRiyambalam
037.Thiru maNik koodam
038.Annan koil
039.Parththan paLLi
040.Chidambaram
Divya desams in Nadu naadu (Near Cuddalore)
041.Thiruvahendrapuram (Thiruvaheendipuram)
042.Thirukkovalur
Divya desams in Thondai naadu (Madras,Kanchi areas)
043.Kachchi,Aththigiri(Kanchipuram, Kancheevaram, Kanjeevaram)
044.Ashtapuyakaram (Kanchi)
045.ThiruththaNkaa
046.ThiruvELukkai
047.Thiru neerakam
048.Thiruppadakam
049.Thiru nilaath thungaL thuNdam
050.Thiru Urakam
051.Thiru Veqkaa
052.Thirukkarakam
053.Thirukkaarvaanam
054.ThirukkaLvanUr
055.ThiruppavaLa vaNNam
056.Thirup ParamEsvara viNNagaram
057.Thirup putkuzhi
058.Thiru ninRavUr
059.ThiruvaLLur (Thiru EvvuLLUr)
060.ThiruvallikkENi (Thiru AllikkeNi)
061.Thiruneermalai
062.Thiru Idavendhai
063.Thirukkadal Mallai
064.Sholinghur (Thiruk Kadigai, Sozhasimhapuram)
Divya desams in North India (Vada naadu)
065.AyOdhdhi
066.NaimicharaNyam
067.Thiruppiruthi
068.ThirukkaNdam kadinagar
069.Badrinath
070.SaaLaggraamam
071.Madhura
072.Ayppadi
073.Dwaraka
074.Ahobilam
075.Thiru vEngadam (Sapthagiri, Thirumala, Tirumalai, Thirupathi)
Divya desams in Malai Naadu (Kerala)
076.Thiru naavaay
077.Thiru viththuvakkOdu
078.Thiruk kaatkarai
079.Thiru mUzhikkaLam
080.Thiru vallavaazh
081.Thiruk kadiththaanam
082.Thiruch chengkunRanUr
083.Thiruppuliyur
084.ThiruvaaRan viLai
085.Thiru vaN vaNdUr
086.Thiru anantha puram
087.ThiruvattaRu
088.Thiru vaN paricharam
Divya desams in Paandiya Naadu (Madurai,Srivillipuththur,Thirunelveli areas)
089.Thiruk Karungkudi
090.Vanamaamalai
091.SriVaikundam
092.VaraguNa mangai
093.Thirup PuLingkudi
094.Thiruth Tholaivilli Mangalam
095.ThiurkkuLandhai
096.ThirukkOLUr
097.Then ThiruppErai
098.Azhvar Thirunagari
099.Srivillipuththur
100.ThiruththaNkaal
101.ThirukkUdal
102.Thirumaalirum sOlai (Thirumaaliruncholai)
103.ThirumOkUr
104.ThirukkOshtiyur
105.ThiruppullaaNi
106.Thiru meyyam
Divya desams in out of this world.
107.Thirup paaRkadal
108.Paramapadham.
Among the 108 Temples known as Divyadesam for Srivaishnavites, only 106 visibly located on the mother Earth. Rest two known are (the most Srivaishnavites would like to visit on attaining the Moksha, to liberate themselves from rebirth) known as Thiruparkadal and Sri Vaikuntham - The Abodes of Sri Maha Vishnu. These are the places worshipped and sung by great Tamil Saints known as Alwars, the saintly poets who immersed themselves in the divine ocean of Lord Vishnu. Divyadesams are also Divya Kshetrams. Those who have seen these two places are not with us to elaborate and those who elaborate about these places are never seen it! (Kandavar Vindadillai, Vindavar Kandadillai!). Yet, the great Maharishis and Munis and Sages, who could visualize these places with their sheer power of Njana Drushti had given us some light on the two Eternal Divya Desa kshetraams. Thus we could get some know on these two most important Abode of Sri Maha Vishnu.
Emperumaan, Lord Sriman Narayanan is found in various Thirukkolam. The Thirukkolam (Appearance of His revered Idols) in 108 Divyakshetrams are listed below:
Kidantha Thirukkolam (Sleeping Posture) - 27 Divyadesams
Veetrirundha Thirukkolam (Sitting Position) - 21 Divyadesams
Nindra Thirukkolam (Standing Position) - 60 Divyadesams
Out of these 108 Divyadesams, as we have seen that The Lord ( Perumal) is appearing in various Thirukkolam (Postures), he is also facing his Thirumugham (Face) on various directions and giving his seva darshan, as below:
The Lord appears facing Towards East direction at 79 temples, facing towards West direction - 19, facing towards North direction - 3 and facing towards South direction in 7 temples.
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Sree Suktham - 108 Divya desangal
108 DIVYA DESANGAL
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108 Vaishnava Divya Desangal - Choola Nadu
108 Vaishnava Divya Desangal - Choola Nadu
Srirangam
Srirangam is considered the most important among the Vaishnavite temples, known as the "Koil". The temple is situated between the rivers Cauvery & Kollidam, near Trichy.
The Moolavar is Sri Ranganathar, (also known as Peria Perumal, Namperumal, Azhagia Manavaalan) who reclines on the Adisesha, facing South. The Uthsavar is Namperumal who gives darshan in the standing posture. Thaayaar is known by the thirunaamam Sri Ranga Naayaki (Ranga Naachiyaar)
The Sthala Vriksham is Punnai
This Sthalam is known as Boologa Vaikuntam
It is the birth place of great Saints like Pattar, Pillai Logacharyar, Peria Nambi.
There are sannadhis for Danvantri Bhagavan, Chakrathaazhvaar, Garudaazhvaar, Sugreevan, Angadhan, Sri Desikan.
The 10 Alwars (Perialwar, Kulasekaralwar, Thirumazhisaialwar, Thondaradipodialwar, Thirupaanalwar, Thirumangaialwar, Poigaialwar, Boodhathalwar, Paeyalwar, Nammalwar & Aanddal) have sung 247 paasurams in praise of Lord Ranganathar.
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 183, 189, 212, 245, 402-432
Aandaal - 607-616
Kulasekaralwar - 647-676, 728
Thirumazhisaialwar - 772, 800-806, 844, 870, 2384, 2411, 2417, 2441
Thondaradipodialwar - 872-926
Thirupaanalwar - 927-936
Thirumangaialwar - 1019, 1213, 1378-1427, 1506, 1571, 1664, 1829, 1978, 2029, 2038,2043, 2044, 2050, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2069, 2070, 2073-2076, 2673, 2674
Poigaialwar - 2087
Boodathalwar - 2209, 2227, 2251, 2269
Peyalwar - 2342, 2343
Nammalwar - 2505, 3348-3358
Total of 247 Paasurams
Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 mils from Sirgazhi.
The Moolavar is Kudamaadukoothan (with Thaila Kaappu) seen in seated posture facing east. The Utsavar is Gopaalan with four hands. The Garuda Sevai on the day following Thai Ammavaasai is important.
Thaayaar - Amruthakadavalli
Theertham - Kodi Theertham, Amrutha Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1238-1247
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Anbil
Thiru Anbil is situated near Trichy. The Moolavar is Vadivazhagia Nambi seen in Bujanga Sayanam (reclining posture, resting the head on the hand) facing East.
Thaayaar - Azhagiavalli Naachiyaar.
Theertham - Mandugapushkarini, Kollidam.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumazhisaialwar has sung in praise of this sthalam - 2417.
1 Paasuram
Thiru Aadanur
The temple is located near Swaamimalai, maintained by the Ahobila Mutt. The Moolavar is Aandalakumaiyan seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing East. There are the idols of Thirumangaialwar & Kaamadenu at the feet of the Lord.
Thaayaar - Ranganayaki.
Theertham - Soorya Pushkarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 2674
Total of 1 Paasuram.
Thiru Indalur
The temple is located in Maayavaram. The Moolavar is Parimala Ranganaathan, Maruviniya Maindhan, Sugandavana Naathan in Veerasayanam posture facing east. The Lord has four hands. Cauvery devi is seated at the head end & Ganga devi at the foot end. The festival in the month of Aippasi is very important. People come here to bathe at the spot where the Cauvery joins the sea.
Thaayaar - Parimala Ranganaayaki, Chandrasaaba Vimosanavalli, Pundareekavalli.
Theertham - Indu Puskarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1328-1337, 2674
Total of 11 Paasurams.
Thiru Kandiyur
The temple is located on the Tanjavur - Tiruvaiyaru route. The Moolavar is Harasaabavimosana Perumal seen in standing posture facing East. This lord is said to have rid Lord Siva of the sin of plucking one of Brahma's heads (the same reason is believed in Thiru Karambanur also). There is an idol with Chakarathalwar sculpted in the front & Narasimhar at the back. But the idol is placed against a wall & so it is not possible to get the darshan of Lord Narasimhar. There are separate temples with gopurams for the trinities Brahma, Vishnu & Siva. The Brahma temple has been shut down & the idols of Brahma & Saraswati are placed in the Siva temple. Lord Siva is worshipped as Brahma Sirasa Kandeeswarar.
Thaayaar - Kamalavalli.
Utsavar - Kamalanathan
Theertham - Kabaala Moksha Pushkarini, Padma Theertham, Kabaala Theertham, Kudamurutti river.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 2050
1 Paasuram.
Thiru Kannangudi
The temple is located near Sikkal, Keevalur . The Moolavar is Loganathan seen in standing posture facing east (Shyaamalameni Perumal). The Utsava murtis are Damodara Narayanan, Aravindavalli.
Thaayaar - Loganaayagi
Theertham - Raavana Pushkarini
Sthala Vriksham - Magizham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1748 - 1757
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Kannapuram
The temple is located near Nannilam. The Moolavar is Neelamega Perumal, Souri Raajan seen in standing posture facing east with Varada Hastam, Prayoga Chakram. Next to Ubaya Naachiyaar is Andal on the left & Padmavathi on the right. This is the sthalam at which Thirumangaialwar got Thirumandira Upadesam. The Lord's hair started growing to protect the words of Rangapattar (a devotee) to the Chola king & hence the name Souri Rajan to the Lord. The asuran Veekadakshan was slayed by the Lord with his Chakraayudham & on the request of maharishis is seen in Prayoga Chakram pose. Munayadarar was a devotee of the Lord. One day he came to the temple with pongal prasadam that his wife had made. But he was too late & the temple was closed. He prayed sincerely to the Lord. Pleased with his sincerity, the Lord accepted his prasadam & the temple was filled with the smell of Venn Pongal & the temple bells started ringing. Ever since, it has been the habit to do Ardhajaama naivediyam & this is called Muniyodharaya Pongal.
Thaayaar - Kannapuranayagi (Sridevi, Boodevi, Aandaal, Padmini).
Theertham - Nithyapushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 71
Andaal - 535
Kulasekaralwar - 719-729
Thirumangaialwar - 1648-1747, 2067, 2078, 2673, 2674
Nammalwar - 3656 - 3666
Total of 128 Paasurams.
Thiru Kannamangai
The temple is located 25 miles from Kumbakonam & 15 miles from Thiruchaerai. The Moolavar is Bakthavatsala Perumal, Batharaavi Perumal seen in standing posture facing east. The speciality in the temple is the daily pooja to a bees nest like structure in the Thaayaar's sannadhi. It is also known as Lakshmivanam for Goddess Lakshmi is said to have done tapas here. Lord Siva in four forms guards the Kshetram from four sides.
Thaayaar - Abhishekavalli
Theertham - Darshana Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1638-1647, 1848, 2008, 2673, 2674
Total of 14 Paasurams.
Thirukkarambanur
Thirukkarambanur is situated in Uttamar Koil (Bhikshaandaar Koil), a village located on the railroad between Tiruchirappalli and Vizhupuram. The Moolavar is Purushothaman in Bujanga Sayanam facing East.
Thaayaar - Poorvadevi, Poornavalli.
The sthala vriksham is Vaazhai (Plantain)
Siva Peruman, had plucked off one of Lord Brahma's heads because he had lied. But it was still a sin & the skull got stuck to his hand. He got Mahalakshmi to give him alms in the skull & was rid of his sins & doshams.
There are separate sannadhis for Siva, Parvathi, Brahma, Saraswathi...
Since Lord Siva appears as Bikshaadanar in this temple, the sthalam is also called Bikshaandar Koil.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1399
1 paasuram.
Thiru Kavithalam
The temple can be reached from Papanasam or Kumbakonam, Thiruvaiyaru. The Moolavar is Gajendra Varadan seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing East. This is the sthalam where the Lord gave abhayam to the Gajendran who called to the Aadimoolam for help.
Thaayaar - Ramaamanivalli ( Porraamaraiyaal).
Theertham - Gajendra Pushkarini, Kabila Theertham.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumazhisaialwar - 2431
Total of 1 Paasuram.
Thiru Kaavalampadi
The temple is located near Vaideeswaran Koil. The Moolavar is Gopaalakrishnan (Raaja Gopaalan) seen in standing posture with Rukmini & Sathyabaamaa facing east. The avadhaara sthalam of Thirumangaialwar is near this place. The Lord from this temple on Garuda Vahanam will also be a part of the Garuda Sevai festival in Thirunangoor (the day after Thai Amavasai).
Thaayaar - Madavaral Mangai, Sengamala Naachiyaar (no separate sannadhi).
Theertham - Thadamalar Poigai
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1298-1307
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Kazhicheerama Vinnagaram
The temple is located 1/2 mile distance from the Sirgazhi railaway station. The Moolavar is Trivikraman, Thaadaalan, Ulagalanda Perumal seen in standing posture facing east, with his left leg raised to the sky. The Utsavar is Trivikrama Narayanan.
Thaayaar - Loganaayaki; Utsavar is Mattavizh Kuzhali.
Theertham - Sanga Pushkarini, Chakra Theertham
Mangalasasanam: Thirumangaialwar - 1178-1187
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Kudandhai
The temple is located in Kumbakonam 1 1/2 miles from the railway station. The Moolavar is Saarangabaani (other naamaas - Aaravamudan, Abaryaapthaamrudhan) seen in sayanam posture on Aadiseshan, facing East. Nadhi devathais (river deities) can be seen worshipping the Lord. Sri Maannaadhamuni started his work on the divyaprabandam here. The Lord is said to have married Komalavalli Thaayar who was born to Hemarishi & performed tapas to wed the Lord. The Lord's sannadhi is constructed in the form of a chariot with wheels.
Thaayaar - Komalavalli (Padithaandapathini).
Theertham - Hema Pushkarini (Porraamarai), Cauvery river, Arasalaaru(river).
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 173, 177, 188
Aandaal - 628
Thirumazhisaialwar - 807 - 812, 2417
Thirumangaialwar - 949, 954, 991, 1078, 1202, 1205, 1394, 1526, 1538, 1570, 1606, 1732, 1759, 1853, 1949, 1975, 2010, 2037, 2045, 2068, 2070, 2080, 2672, 2673, 2674
Boodathalwar - 2251, 2278
Peyalwar - 2311, 2343
Nammalwar - 3194 - 3204
Total of 51 Paasurams
Thiru Koodalur
The temple is located on the Tanjavur - Tiruvaiyaru - Kumbakonam route. The Moolavar is Vaiyankaatha Perumal or Jagathrakshagan, Uyyavandhar seen in standing posture facing East. The Devas worshipped the Lord along with (koodi) Nandaka Munivar and hence the name Koodalur. The river Cauvery is said to have regained her glory by visiting this sthalam. It is believed that once this temple was submerged in the Cauvery floods & the current structure was rebuilt by rani Mangammal.
Thaayaar - Padmaasani, Pushpavalli.
Utsavar - Vaiyankaatha Perumal or Jagathrakshagan with a sengol in his hand.
Theertham - Chakra Theertham, Cauvery river.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1358 - 1367
Total of 10 Paasurams
Thirukkozhi
Thirukkozhi is situated about 2 miles from Trichy junction. Kamalavalli Naachiyaar, a Chola princess, sought to marry the Lord. The Lord pleased with her devotion and sincere pooja, married her at this sthalam. This is the birth place of Thiruppanalwar. The Moolavar is Azhaghia Manavaalaperumal seen in the standing posture facing North.
There is no separate Sannadhi for Thaayaar. Kamalavalli Naachiaar is seen in the seating posture facing North.
Thirumangaialwar and Kulasekaralwar have sung in praise of this sthalam.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1762
Kulasekaralwar - 667
Total of 2 Paasurams
Thiru Chitra Koodam
The temple is located 1 mile from Chidambaram railway station. The Moolavar is Govindarajan seen in boga sayanam posture facing east. The Utsavar is Devaadidevan, Paarthasaarathy seen in seated posture. There is another utsava murthi - Chitrakoodatthullaan with his ubaya Naachiyaar. The Lord is said to have enjoyed the dance of Natarajar. The fishes in the temple pushkarini come up to the banks to accept the offerings of the devotees.
Thaayaar - Pundareegavalli
Theertham - Pundareega Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Kulasekaralwar - 741-751
Thirumangaialwar - 1158-1177,2674
Total of 32 Paasurams.
Thiru Sirupuliyur
The temple is located near Kollumaangudi which is near Maayavaram. The Moolavar is Arulmaakadal, Salasayana Perumal (a small vigraham) seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing south. The Utsavar murtis are Krubaa Samudra Perumal, Dayaanayagi. Vyaagrapaadar had prayed to Lord Siva & had got the legs, hands & eyes of a tiger. He had prayed to Lord Vishnu at this sthalam & attained moksham. Hence the name Sirupuliyur. (in Tamil Puli-Tiger; Siru-small)
Thaayaar - Thirumaamagal Naachiyaar,
Theertham - Maanasa Pushkarini, Anandasaras
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1628 - 1637
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Semponsei Koil
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Perarulaalan seen in standing posture facing east. The Utsavar is Hemarangar, Semponrangar. Lord Rama to atone the sin of slaying Ravana, stayed for four days in a golden cow on the advice of Thrdanethra rishi. He then gave it as dhaanam to a brahmin, who used the gold to construct this temple and hence the name semponseikoil (sempon-pure gold).
Thaayaar - Allimaamalar Naachiyaar.
Theertham - Hema Pushkarini, Kanaga Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1268-1277
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Chaerai
The temple is located 7miles south east of Kumbakonam & 3 miles from Naachiaar Koil. The Moolavar is Saaranathan seen in standing posture facing east. The Lord gave darshan to the deity, Cauvery. There is also a sannadhi for Cauvery Amman in the temple and a sannadhi for Rajagopalaswamy. The Thai Poosam festival is important and the Lord gives darshan along with five devis - Sridevi, Boodevi, Neeladevi, Mahaalakshmi and Saaranayagi. According to the puranas, it is believed that is the spot from which a gatam was made out of mud & the vedas preserved in it during the pralayam (floods).
Thaayaar - Saaranayagi ( Saara Naachiyaar).
Theertham - Saara Pushkarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1578-1587, 1853, 2673, 2674
Total of 13 Paasurams.
Thiru Thanjai Maamani Koil
The temple is located near Thanjavur on the banks of Vennaaru. Three temples together are considered a divya desam. All three temples are located close to each other. The temples are Thanjai Maamani Koil, Manikundram, Thanjaiali Nagar. The Utsavar's naamam in all three temples is Sriman Narayanan.
Thanjai Maamani Koil
The Moolavar is Neelamega Perumal seen in seated posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Sengamalavalli
Theertham - Amrutha Theertham
Manikundram
The Moolavar is Manikundra Perumal seen in seated posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Ambujavalli
Theertham - Srirama Theertham
Thanjaiali Nagar
The Moolavar is Narasimhan seen in seated posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Thanjai Nayagi
Theertham - Surya Pushkarini, Srirama Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 953, 1090, 1576
Boodathalwar - 2251
Nammalwar - 3139
Total of 5 Paasurams.
Thiruthalaisanga Naanmadhiyam
The temple is located near Sirgazhi. The place is known popularly as Thalaisangaadu. The Moolavar is Naanmadhiya Perumal, Vennsudar Perumal seen in standing posture facing east. The Utsava murti - Viyomajothipiraan, Venjudarpiraan, Loganathan
Thaayaar - Thalaisanga Naachiyaar. Utsavar - Sengamalavalli Thaayaar.
Theertham - Chandra Pushkarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1736, 2674
Total of 2 Paasurams.
Thiru Thetriyambalam
The temple is located in Thirunaangur, 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Senganmaal, Ranganaathan, Sri Lakshmirangar (known popularly as Palli Konda Perumaal) seen with four arms in bujanga sayanam posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Sengamalavalli.
Theertham - Soorya Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1278-1287
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Thevanaar Thogai
The temple is located 4 miles south east of Sirgazhi, 2 1/2 miles from Thirunaangur. The Moolavar is Deivanaayagan seen in standing posture facing east. The Utsavar is Maadava Perumaal. This is part of the 11 Thirunaangur sthalams.
Thaayaar - Kadalmagal Naachiyaar. The Utsavar is Maadava Naayagi.
Theertham - Sobana Pushkarini, Devasabha Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1248-1257
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Nandhipura Vinnagaram
The temple is located near Korukkai which is near Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Jagannaathan, Naadhanaadhan, Vinnagara Perumal seen in seated posture facing west. There is an idol of Adhikaara Nandhi on the left side of the temple. Nandhi Bhagavan is said to have done penance here to absolve of his sins & hence the name Nandhipuram to the place. It is believed that Perumal was initially facing east, but he turned west to see the generous sight of Sibi Chakravarty giving his flesh for the sake of justice.
Thaayaar - Shenbagavalli
Theertham - Nandhitheertha Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1438 - 1447
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Naraiyur (Naachiyaar Koil)
The temple is located 6 miles from Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Thirunaraiyur Nambi, (Srinivaasan, Vaasudevan) seen in standing posture (Thirumanakolam). The Lord married Vanjulavalli, daughter of Medaavi rishi (in the five forms of Sangarshanan, Pradyumnan, Aniruddhan, Purushothaman, Vaasudevan). Naachiyaar is the main Goddess. There is a separate sannidhi for Garuda. The Gurada vahanam in this temple can be carried by four people in the first sannidhi. But by the time they reach the temple entrance, the weight keeps increasing & 64 people carry it. During Garudasevai, the Lord is seated on the stone Garudan & Naachiyaar on Anna Vahanam. The Brahmotsavam in Margazhi is an important festival.
Thaayaar - Vanjulavalli (Nambikkai Naachiyaar) in standing posture near the Lord in thirumanakolam (wedding).
Theertham - Mani Muktha Pushkarini, Sangarshana Theertham, Prathyumna Theertham, Aniruddha Theertham, Saamba Theertham.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1078, 1329, 1470, 1478-1577, 1611, 1659, 1852, 2067, 2068, 2673, 2674
Total of 110 Paasurams.
Thiru Naagai
The temple is located near Maayavaram, 1 mile from the Naagapattinam bus stand. The Moolavar is Neelamega Perumal seen in standing posture with Gadhai (mace) facing east. The Utsava murtis are Soundarya Raajan, Gajalakshmi. There are sannadhis for Govindaraajan in standing posture and Ranganaathan in sayana posture. There is a bronze idol of Narasimhar with 8 hands in the Ranganaathar sannadhi. One hand is blessing Prahalaadhan, one as Abhaya hastam, and the rest of the hands used to kill Hiranyan.
Thaayaar - Soundaryavalli
Theertham - Saara Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1758 - 1767
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Paarthan Palli
The temple is located 7 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Thaamaraiyaal Kaelvan seen in standing posture facing west. The Utsavar is Paarthasaarathy. The Moolavar & Utsavar have three devis - Sridevi, Boodevi, Neeladevi. There is another Utsava Murthi - kolavalli Raaman with Changu, Chakram, Gadhai & bow, arrow. His Moolavar is seen in a nearby temple.
Thaayaar - Thaamarai Naayagi.
Theertham - Sanga Sara (Ganga Theertham)
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1318-1327
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Pullamboodangudi
The temple is located near Swaamimalai, maintained by the Ahobila Mutt. The Moolavar is Valvil Raaman seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing east. It is believed that Lord Raamaa rested here after giving moksham to Jadaayu. Since Sita Devi was imprisoned in Lanka at that time, there is no idol for Sita Devi. Only Boomi Devi is seen in seated posture.
Thaayaar - Porraamaraiyaal (Hemambujavalli) in a separate temple.
Theertham - Jadaayu Theertham, Krudra Theertham.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1348 - 1357 (10 Paasurams)
Thiruppaer Nagar
Known more popularly as Koviladi. The temple is situated on the banks of the Cauvery on a mound. The Moolavar is Appakkudathaan seen in bujanga sayanam (reclining posture, resting the head on the hand) facing west. He is seen holding an Appa Kudam in his right hand, blessing Ubamanyu rishi.
Thaayaar - Indiradevi, Kamalavalli.
Theertham - Indra Theertham, Kollidam.
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 173, 205
Thirumangaialwar - 1428-37, 1851, 1857, 2048, 2050, 2059, 2060, 2070, 2673, 2674
Thirumazhisaialwar - 2417
Nammalwar - 3744 - 3754
Total of 33 Paasurams.
Thiru Manikoodam
The temple is located half a mile from Thirunaangur which is located 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Varadaraaja Perumaal (Manikooda Naayagan) seen in standing posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Thirumaamagal Naachiyaar (Sridevi), Boodevi.
Theertham - Chandra Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1288-1297
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Manimaada Koil
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Naaraayanan seen in seated posture facing east. There are two utsava murthis Naaraayanan & Alattharkariyaan.
Thaayaar - Pundareekavalli Thaayaaar.
Theertham - Indhra Pushkarini, Rudra Pushkarini
Mangalasasanam: Thirumangaialwar - 1218-1227, 1850, 2674
Total of 12 Paasurams.
Thiru Vannpurushothamam
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Purushothaman seen in standing posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Purushothama Naayagi
Theertham - Thirupaarkadal Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1258-1267
Total of 10 Paasurams.
ThiruVazhundhur
The temple is located near Maayavaram. The Moolavar is Devaadirajan seen in standing posture with a gadhai (mace) in his left hand facing east. There are idols of Garudalwar, Mother Cauvery on the left & Prahalaadhan on the right. This is the birth place of the great Tamil poet Kamban. There are the idols of Kambar & his wife in the temple. Kamban Vizha is celebrated here every year
Thaayaar - Sengamalavalli
Theertham - Darshana Pushkarini, Cauvery
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1588-1627, 1854, 2066, 2077, 2673, 2674
Total of 45 Paasurams.
Thiru Vaaliyum Thiru Nagariyum
Thiru Vaali
The temple is located along the Sirgazhi - Thiruvenkaadu bus route. The Moolavar is Lakshmi Narasimhar, Vayalaalimanavaalan, seen in seated posture facing west. The Utsavar is Thiruvaaloi Nagaraalan. Thirumangaialwar's Devi Kumudavalli Naachiyaar was brought up at this sthalam.
The Lord Vayalaali Manavaalan mentioned in the Divya Prabandam is seen in Thiru Nagari & not in Thiru Vaali. Hence the two sthalams are counted together as one divya desam.
Thaayaar - Amrudhakadavalli.
Theertham - Ilakshani Pushkarini
Thiru Nagari
The temple is located 3 miles from Thiru Vaali. The Moolavar is Vedarajan (Vayalaalimanavaalan) seen in seated posture facing west. The Utsavar is Kalyaana Ranganaathan. This is the birth place of Thirumangaialwar & there is a separate sannadhi for him, where he is een in the form of a hunter. Two of the 5 Narasimhars worshipped by him are in this temple. An idol-Sindanaikiniyaan worshipped by the alwar can be seen beside him. The spot where Thirumangaialwar robbed the Lord - Vedarajapuram is situated about half a mile from this sthalam. Since the Lord gave darshan in wedded pose, he came to called Kalyaana Ranganaathan.
Thaayaar - Amrudhavalli.
Mangalasasanam:
Kulasekaralwar - 725
Thirumangaialwar - 1078, 1188-1217, 1329, 1519, 1733, 1735, 1850, 2014, 2027, 2063, 2673, 2674
Total of 42 Paasurams.
Thiru Vinnagar (Uppiliyappan)
The temple is located 1 mile from Thirunaageswaram & 4 miles from Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Uppiliyappan (Srinivaasan) seen in standing posture, similar to Venkataachalapathi, facing east. Those who cannot visit Thirupati worship the Lord at this sthalam. On the request of the wife of Marukandu Maharishi, the naivediyam to the Lord is without salt. No food item with salt should be taken into the temple. The Brahmotsavam in Panguni & the Kalyaana Utsavam in Aippasi are some of the important festivals.
Thaayaar - Boomi Devi seen in seated posture at the Lord's feet. No separate temple.
Theertham - Ahoraathra Pushkarini, Aarthi Pushkarini.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1444-1477, 1855, 2080, 2673, 2674 Peyalwar - 2342, 2343
Nammalwar - 3249-3259
Total of 47 Paasurams.
Thiru Vellakulam
The temple is located 7 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Srinivaasan, Kannan, Naaraayanan, Annan Perumaal seen in standing posture facing east. This sthalam is amongst the 11 Thirunaangur thirupadis. It is also known popularly as Then Tiruppadi (southern). The prince Suvedan, son of Dundumaaran is said to have been blessed with long life at this sthalam.
Thaayaar - Alarmel Mangai. Utsavar - Padmaavati, Poovaar Thirumagal.
Theertham - Thiruvellakulam
Mangalasasanam: Thirumangaialwar - 1308-1317
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Vellarai
Thiru Vellarai is situated near Trichy. There is a huge temple, but not too many facilities in the temple area. The Moolavar is Pundarikaakshan seen in standing posture facing east.
Thaayaar - Shenbagavalli, Pangayaselvi. The Utsava Thaayaar is known by the naamam Pangajavalli.
There are 7 theerthams within the temple.
Mangalasasanam:
Perialwar - 71, 192 - 201
Thirumangaialwar - 1368-77, 1851, 2673, 2674
Total of 24 Paasurams.
Thiru Velliangudi
The temple is located near Saengaanur which is near Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Kolavalvilli Raman seen in bujanga sayanam posture facing east. The Utsavar is Sringaara Sundaran. The Garudalwar in this temple is seen with Changu, Chakram.
Thaayaar - Maragadhavalli
Theertham - Chukra Theertham, Brahma Theertham, Indra Theertham, Paraasura Theertham
Sthala Vruksham - Kadali (Banana)
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1338 - 1347
Total of 10 Paasurams.
Thiru Vaigundha Vinnagaram
The temple is located at Thirunaangur, which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi. The Moolavar is Vaigundha Naadhan, Thaamarai Kannudaiya Piraan, seen in seated posture with Ubaya Naachiyaars facing east.
Thaayaar - Vaigundhavalli.
Theertham - Lakshmi Pushkarini, Udanga Pushkarini, Virajaa Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1228-1237
Total of 10 Paasurams.
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Labels: 108 Vaishnava Divya Desangal - Choola Nadu
Monday, August 25, 2008
Purusha Suktham, Narayana Sukthanm and Shree Suktham
Radhe Krishna 25-08-08 Purusha Suktham
Narayana Suktham
Sri Suktham
Sree Suktham - 108 Divya desangal
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare ! Hare rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare!!
Narayana Suktham
Sri Suktham
Sree Suktham - 108 Divya desangal
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare ! Hare rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare!!
Narasimha - Saligram
Radhe Krishna 25-08-08 Narasimha - Saligram
Sri Narsimha Pooja
Prayers to Lord Narasimha
Narasimha Mayapur
Narasimha Arathi Mayapur
Narasimha Arathi
Baktha Prahalada - Climax scene Narasimha killing Hiranyakashibhu
Baktha Prahalada - History behind Hiranyakashibs Birth
Sri Narsimha Pooja
Prayers to Lord Narasimha
Narasimha Mayapur
Narasimha Arathi Mayapur
Narasimha Arathi
Baktha Prahalada - Climax scene Narasimha killing Hiranyakashibhu
Baktha Prahalada - History behind Hiranyakashibs Birth
Rudram Chamakam
Radhe Krishna 25-08-08
Rudram Part - I
Rudram Part - II
Rudram Part - III
Rudram Part - IV
Rudram Part - VI
Rudram Part - VII
Rudram Part - IX
Chamakam
Rudram Part - I
Rudram Part - II
Rudram Part - III
Rudram Part - IV
Rudram Part - VI
Rudram Part - VII
Rudram Part - IX
Chamakam
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Medal List olympics games 2008 Beijing China
Radhe krishna 24-08-08
Summer Games MedalsTotal Medals (Sorted by Gold)
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
5 Germany 16 10 15 41
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
7 South Korea 13 10 8 31
8 Japan 9 6 10 25
9 Italy 8 10 10 28
10t France 7 16 17 40
10t Ukraine 7 5 15 27
10t Netherlands 7 5 4 16
13 Jamaica 6 3 2 11
14t Spain 5 10 3 18
14t Kenya 5 5 4 14
16t Belarus 4 5 10 19
16t Romania 4 1 3 8
16t Ethiopia 4 1 2 7
19t Canada 3 9 6 18
19t Brazil 3 4 8 15
19t Poland 3 6 1 10
19t Hungary 3 5 2 10
19t Norway 3 5 2 10
19t New Zealand 3 1 5 9
19t Czech Republic 3 3 0 6
19t Slovakia 3 2 1 6
19t Georgia 3 0 3 6
28t Cuba 2 11 11 24
28t Kazakhstan 2 4 7 13
28t Denmark 2 2 3 7
28t North Korea 2 1 3 6
28t Argentina 2 0 4 6
28t Switzerland 2 0 4 6
28t Mongolia 2 2 0 4
28t Thailand 2 2 0 4
28t Mexico 2 0 1 3
37t Turkey 1 4 3 8
37t Azerbaijan 1 2 4 7
37t Uzbekistan 1 2 3 6
37t Slovenia 1 2 2 5
37t Bulgaria 1 1 3 5
37t Indonesia 1 1 3 5
37t Zimbabwe 1 3 0 4
37t Finland 1 1 2 4
37t Latvia 1 1 1 3
37t India 1 0 2 3
37t Belgium 1 1 0 2
37t Dominican Republic 1 1 0 2
37t Estonia 1 1 0 2
37t Portugal 1 1 0 2
37t Iran 1 0 1 2
37t Bahrain 1 0 0 1
37t Cameroon 1 0 0 1
37t Panama 1 0 0 1
37t Tunisia 1 0 0 1
56t Armenia 0 0 6 6
56t Sweden 0 4 1 5
56t Croatia 0 2 3 5
56t Lithuania 0 2 3 5
56t Greece 0 2 2 4
56t Nigeria 0 1 3 4
56t Chinese Taipei 0 0 4 4
56t Austria 0 1 2 3
56t Ireland 0 1 2 3
56t Serbia 0 1 2 3
56t Trinidad and Tobago 0 2 0 2
56t Algeria 0 1 1 2
56t Bahamas 0 1 1 2
56t Colombia 0 1 1 2
56t Kyrgyzstan 0 1 1 2
56t Morocco 0 1 1 2
56t Tajikistan 0 1 1 2
56t Chile 0 1 0 1
56t Ecuador 0 1 0 1
56t Iceland 0 1 0 1
56t Malaysia 0 1 0 1
56t Singapore 0 1 0 1
56t South Africa 0 1 0 1
56t Sudan 0 1 0 1
56t Vietnam 0 1 0 1
56t Afghanistan 0 0 1 1
56t Egypt 0 0 1 1
56t Israel 0 0 1 1
56t Mauritius 0 0 1 1
56t Moldova 0 0 1 1
56t Togo 0 0 1 1
56t Venezuela 0 0 1 1
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Overall Medal Count
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Overall Medal Count Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
Flag of United States 36 38 36 110
Flag of China 51 21 28 100
Flag of Russia 23 21 28 72
Flag of Britain 19 13 15 47
Flag of Australia 14 15 17 46
Flag of Germany 16 10 15 41
Flag of France 7 16 17 40
Flag of South Korea 13 10 8 31
Flag of Italy 8 10 10 28
Flag of Ukraine 7 5 15 27
Flag of Japan 9 6 10 25
Flag of Cuba 2 11 11 24
Flag of Belarus 4 5 10 19
Flag of Spain 5 10 3 18
Flag of Canada 3 9 6 18
Flag of Netherlands 7 5 4 16
Flag of Brazil 3 4 8 15
Flag of Kenya 5 5 4 14
Flag of Kazakhstan 2 4 7 13
Flag of Jamaica 6 3 2 11
Flag of Poland 3 6 1 10
Flag of Hungary 3 5 2 10
Flag of Norway 3 5 2 10
Flag of New Zealand 3 1 5 9
Flag of Romania 4 1 3 8
Flag of Turkey 1 4 3 8
Flag of Ethiopia 4 1 2 7
Flag of Denmark 2 2 3 7
Flag of Azerbaijan 1 2 4 7
Flag of Czech Republic 3 3 0 6
Flag of Slovakia 3 2 1 6
Flag of Georgia 3 0 3 6
Flag of North Korea 2 1 3 6
Flag of Argentina 2 0 4 6
Flag of Switzerland 2 0 4 6
Flag of Uzbekistan 1 2 3 6
Flag of Armenia 0 0 6 6
Flag of Slovenia 1 2 2 5
Flag of Bulgaria 1 1 3 5
Flag of Indonesia 1 1 3 5
Flag of Sweden 0 4 1 5
Flag of Croatia 0 2 3 5
Flag of Lithuania 0 2 3 5
Flag of Mongolia 2 2 0 4
Flag of Thailand 2 2 0 4
Flag of Zimbabwe 1 3 0 4
Flag of Finland 1 1 2 4
Flag of Greece 0 2 2 4
Flag of Nigeria 0 1 3 4
Flag of Taiwan 0 0 4 4
Flag of Mexico 2 0 1 3
Flag of Latvia 1 1 1 3
Flag of India 1 0 2 3
Flag of Austria 0 1 2 3
Flag of Ireland 0 1 2 3
Flag of Serbia 0 1 2 3
Flag of Belgium 1 1 0 2
Flag of Dominican Republic 1 1 0 2
Flag of Estonia 1 1 0 2
Flag of Portugal 1 1 0 2
Flag of I.R.Iran 1 0 1 2
Flag of Trinidad & Tobago 0 2 0 2
Flag of Algeria 0 1 1 2
Flag of Bahamas 0 1 1 2
Flag of Colombia 0 1 1 2
Flag of Kyrgyzstan 0 1 1 2
Flag of Morocco 0 1 1 2
Flag of Tajikistan 0 1 1 2
Flag of Bahrain 1 0 0 1
Flag of Cameroon 1 0 0 1
Flag of Panama 1 0 0 1
Flag of Tunisia 1 0 0 1
Flag of Chile 0 1 0 1
Flag of Ecuador 0 1 0 1
Flag of Iceland 0 1 0 1
Flag of Malaysia 0 1 0 1
Flag of Netherlands Antilles 0 1 0 1
Flag of Singapore 0 1 0 1
Flag of South Africa 0 1 0 1
Flag of Sudan 0 1 0 1
Flag of Vietnam 0 1 0 1
Flag of Afghanistan 0 0 1 1
Flag of Egypt 0 0 1 1
Flag of Israel 0 0 1 1
Flag of Mauritius 0 0 1 1
Flag of Moldova 0 0 1 1
Flag of Togo 0 0 1 1
Flag of Venezuela 0 0 1 1
Summer Games MedalsTotal Medals (Sorted by Gold)
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
5 Germany 16 10 15 41
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
7 South Korea 13 10 8 31
8 Japan 9 6 10 25
9 Italy 8 10 10 28
10t France 7 16 17 40
10t Ukraine 7 5 15 27
10t Netherlands 7 5 4 16
13 Jamaica 6 3 2 11
14t Spain 5 10 3 18
14t Kenya 5 5 4 14
16t Belarus 4 5 10 19
16t Romania 4 1 3 8
16t Ethiopia 4 1 2 7
19t Canada 3 9 6 18
19t Brazil 3 4 8 15
19t Poland 3 6 1 10
19t Hungary 3 5 2 10
19t Norway 3 5 2 10
19t New Zealand 3 1 5 9
19t Czech Republic 3 3 0 6
19t Slovakia 3 2 1 6
19t Georgia 3 0 3 6
28t Cuba 2 11 11 24
28t Kazakhstan 2 4 7 13
28t Denmark 2 2 3 7
28t North Korea 2 1 3 6
28t Argentina 2 0 4 6
28t Switzerland 2 0 4 6
28t Mongolia 2 2 0 4
28t Thailand 2 2 0 4
28t Mexico 2 0 1 3
37t Turkey 1 4 3 8
37t Azerbaijan 1 2 4 7
37t Uzbekistan 1 2 3 6
37t Slovenia 1 2 2 5
37t Bulgaria 1 1 3 5
37t Indonesia 1 1 3 5
37t Zimbabwe 1 3 0 4
37t Finland 1 1 2 4
37t Latvia 1 1 1 3
37t India 1 0 2 3
37t Belgium 1 1 0 2
37t Dominican Republic 1 1 0 2
37t Estonia 1 1 0 2
37t Portugal 1 1 0 2
37t Iran 1 0 1 2
37t Bahrain 1 0 0 1
37t Cameroon 1 0 0 1
37t Panama 1 0 0 1
37t Tunisia 1 0 0 1
56t Armenia 0 0 6 6
56t Sweden 0 4 1 5
56t Croatia 0 2 3 5
56t Lithuania 0 2 3 5
56t Greece 0 2 2 4
56t Nigeria 0 1 3 4
56t Chinese Taipei 0 0 4 4
56t Austria 0 1 2 3
56t Ireland 0 1 2 3
56t Serbia 0 1 2 3
56t Trinidad and Tobago 0 2 0 2
56t Algeria 0 1 1 2
56t Bahamas 0 1 1 2
56t Colombia 0 1 1 2
56t Kyrgyzstan 0 1 1 2
56t Morocco 0 1 1 2
56t Tajikistan 0 1 1 2
56t Chile 0 1 0 1
56t Ecuador 0 1 0 1
56t Iceland 0 1 0 1
56t Malaysia 0 1 0 1
56t Singapore 0 1 0 1
56t South Africa 0 1 0 1
56t Sudan 0 1 0 1
56t Vietnam 0 1 0 1
56t Afghanistan 0 0 1 1
56t Egypt 0 0 1 1
56t Israel 0 0 1 1
56t Mauritius 0 0 1 1
56t Moldova 0 0 1 1
56t Togo 0 0 1 1
56t Venezuela 0 0 1 1
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Overall Medal Count
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Overall Medal Count Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
Flag of United States 36 38 36 110
Flag of China 51 21 28 100
Flag of Russia 23 21 28 72
Flag of Britain 19 13 15 47
Flag of Australia 14 15 17 46
Flag of Germany 16 10 15 41
Flag of France 7 16 17 40
Flag of South Korea 13 10 8 31
Flag of Italy 8 10 10 28
Flag of Ukraine 7 5 15 27
Flag of Japan 9 6 10 25
Flag of Cuba 2 11 11 24
Flag of Belarus 4 5 10 19
Flag of Spain 5 10 3 18
Flag of Canada 3 9 6 18
Flag of Netherlands 7 5 4 16
Flag of Brazil 3 4 8 15
Flag of Kenya 5 5 4 14
Flag of Kazakhstan 2 4 7 13
Flag of Jamaica 6 3 2 11
Flag of Poland 3 6 1 10
Flag of Hungary 3 5 2 10
Flag of Norway 3 5 2 10
Flag of New Zealand 3 1 5 9
Flag of Romania 4 1 3 8
Flag of Turkey 1 4 3 8
Flag of Ethiopia 4 1 2 7
Flag of Denmark 2 2 3 7
Flag of Azerbaijan 1 2 4 7
Flag of Czech Republic 3 3 0 6
Flag of Slovakia 3 2 1 6
Flag of Georgia 3 0 3 6
Flag of North Korea 2 1 3 6
Flag of Argentina 2 0 4 6
Flag of Switzerland 2 0 4 6
Flag of Uzbekistan 1 2 3 6
Flag of Armenia 0 0 6 6
Flag of Slovenia 1 2 2 5
Flag of Bulgaria 1 1 3 5
Flag of Indonesia 1 1 3 5
Flag of Sweden 0 4 1 5
Flag of Croatia 0 2 3 5
Flag of Lithuania 0 2 3 5
Flag of Mongolia 2 2 0 4
Flag of Thailand 2 2 0 4
Flag of Zimbabwe 1 3 0 4
Flag of Finland 1 1 2 4
Flag of Greece 0 2 2 4
Flag of Nigeria 0 1 3 4
Flag of Taiwan 0 0 4 4
Flag of Mexico 2 0 1 3
Flag of Latvia 1 1 1 3
Flag of India 1 0 2 3
Flag of Austria 0 1 2 3
Flag of Ireland 0 1 2 3
Flag of Serbia 0 1 2 3
Flag of Belgium 1 1 0 2
Flag of Dominican Republic 1 1 0 2
Flag of Estonia 1 1 0 2
Flag of Portugal 1 1 0 2
Flag of I.R.Iran 1 0 1 2
Flag of Trinidad & Tobago 0 2 0 2
Flag of Algeria 0 1 1 2
Flag of Bahamas 0 1 1 2
Flag of Colombia 0 1 1 2
Flag of Kyrgyzstan 0 1 1 2
Flag of Morocco 0 1 1 2
Flag of Tajikistan 0 1 1 2
Flag of Bahrain 1 0 0 1
Flag of Cameroon 1 0 0 1
Flag of Panama 1 0 0 1
Flag of Tunisia 1 0 0 1
Flag of Chile 0 1 0 1
Flag of Ecuador 0 1 0 1
Flag of Iceland 0 1 0 1
Flag of Malaysia 0 1 0 1
Flag of Netherlands Antilles 0 1 0 1
Flag of Singapore 0 1 0 1
Flag of South Africa 0 1 0 1
Flag of Sudan 0 1 0 1
Flag of Vietnam 0 1 0 1
Flag of Afghanistan 0 0 1 1
Flag of Egypt 0 0 1 1
Flag of Israel 0 0 1 1
Flag of Mauritius 0 0 1 1
Flag of Moldova 0 0 1 1
Flag of Togo 0 0 1 1
Flag of Venezuela 0 0 1 1
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Heptathlon
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Heptathlon
A heptathlon is a track and field athletics combined events contest made up of seven events. The name derives from the Greek hepta (seven) and athlon (contest). A competitor in a heptathlon is referred to as a heptathlete.
Contents [hide]
1 Structure
2 World Record
2.1 Record Progression
3 Best Year Performance
3.1 Women's Seasons Best (Outdoor)
4 Top Ten Performers
5 National records
6 See also
6.1 Other multiple event contests
7 External links
[edit] Structure
There are two versions of the heptathlon. The first is an outdoor competition for women, and is the combined event for women contested in the Athletics program of the Olympics and in the IAAF World Championships in Athletics. The IAAF World Combined Events Challenge determines a yearly women's heptathlon champion. The women's outdoor heptathlon consists of the following events, with the first four contested on the first day, and the remaining three on day two:
100 metres hurdles
high jump
shot put
200 m
long jump
javelin throw
800 m
The other version is an indoor competition, normally contested only by men. It is the men's combined event in the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics. The men's indoor heptathlon consists of the following events, with the first four contested on the first day, and remaining three on day two:
60 m
long jump
shot put
high jump
60 m hurdles
pole vault
1000 m
The scoring is similar for both versions. In each event, the athlete scores points for his/her performance in each event according to scoring tables issued by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).[1] The athlete accumulating the highest number of points wins the competition.
The heptathlon has been contested by female athletes since the early 1980s, when it replaced the pentathlon as the primary women's combined event contest (the javelin throw and 800 m were added). It was first contested at the Olympic level in the 1984 Summer Olympics. In recent years some women's decathlon competitions have been conducted, consisting of the same events as the men's competition, and the IAAF has begun keeping records for it. But the heptathlon remains the championship-level combined event for women.
[edit] World Record
The current heptathlon world record is 7291 points. It was set by Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea, on September 24, 1988.
Her scores in each event were:
Event Performance Wind (m/s) Points
100 m hurdles 12.69 secs +0.5 1172
High jump 1.86 m 1054
Shot put 15.80 m 915
200 m 22.56 secs +1.6 1123
Long jump 7.27 m +0.7 1264
Javelin 45.66 776
800 m 2 mins 08.51 secs 987
Joyner-Kersee has gone over 7,000 points six times and holds the top six places on the all-time performances list. She is also the only person ever to have done so when over the age of 30.[2] Carolina Klüft and Larisa Turchinskaya are the only other women to have topped 7000 points, with Kluft having done so twice.
[edit] Record Progression
POINTS ATHLETE VENUE DATE
6104 Jane Frederick (USA) Walnut 1981-04-24
6181 Nadezhda Vinogradova (URS) Kislovodsk 1981-05-05
6670 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Halle 1981-05-24
6788 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Kiev 1981-06-28
6845 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Halle 1982-06-20
6935 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Moscow 1983-06-19
6946 Sabine John (GDR) Potsdam 1984-05-06
7148 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Moscow 1986-07-07
7158 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Houston 1986-08-02
7215 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Indianapolis 1988-07-16
7291 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seoul 1988-09-24
[edit] Best Year Performance
[edit] Women's Seasons Best (Outdoor)
YEAR POINTS ATHLETE VENUE
1980 6049 Zoya Spasovkhodskaya (URS) Pyatigorsk
1981 6788 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Kiev
1982 6845 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Halle
1983 6935 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Moscow
1984 6946 Sabine John (GDR) Potsdam
1985 6718 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Baton Rouge
1986 7158 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Houston
1987 7128 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Rome
1988 7291 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seoul
1989 7007 Larisa Nikitina (URS) Bryansk
1990 6783 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seattle
1991 6878 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) New York City
1992 7044 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Barcelona
1993 6837 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Stuttgart
1994 6741 Heike Drechsler (GER) Talence
1995 6715 Ghada Shouaa (SYR) Götzis
1996 6942 Ghada Shouaa (SYR) Götzis
1997 6787 Sabine Braun (GER) Ratingen
1998 6559 Denise Lewis (GBR) Budapest
1999 6861 Eunice Barber (FRA) Seville
2000 6842 Eunice Barber (FRA) Götzis
2001 6736 Eunice Barber (FRA) Götzis
2002 6542 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Munich
2003 7001 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Saint-Denis
2004 6952 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Athens
2005 6889 Eunice Barber (FRA) Arles
2006 6740 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Gothenburg
2007 7032 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Osaka
[edit] Top Ten Performers
Accurate as of August 27, 2007
POINTS ATHLETE VENUE DATE
7291 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seoul 1988-09-24
7032 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Osaka 2007-08-26
7007 Larisa Turchinskaya (URS) Bryansk 1989-06-11
6985 Sabine Braun (GER) Götzis 1992-05-31
6946 Sabine John (GDR) Potsdam 1984-05-06
6942 Ghada Shouaa (SYR) Götzis 1996-05-26
6935 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Moscow 1983-06-19
6889 Eunice Barber (FRA) Arles 2005-06-05
6859 Natalya Shubenkova (URS) Kiev 1984-06-21
6858 Anke Vater-Behmer (GDR) Seoul 1988-09-24
[edit] National records
As of 2007-12-31
POINTS NATION ATHLETE DATE PLACE
7291 USA Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1988-09-24 Seoul
7032 SWE Carolina Klüft 2007-08-26 Osaka
7007 RUS Larisa Nikitina 1989-06-11 Bryansk
6985 GER Sabine Braun 1992-05-31 Götzis
6946 GDR Sabine John 1984-05-06 Potsdam
6942 SYR Ghada Shouaa 1996-05-26 Götzis
6889 FRA Eunice Barber 2005-06-05 Arles
6832 UKR Lyudmyla Blonska 2007-08-26 Osaka
6831 GBR Denise Lewis 2000-07-30 Talence
6750 CHN Ma Miaolan 1993-09-12 Beijing
6695 AUS Jane Flemming 1990-01-28 Auckland
6658 BUL Svetla Dimitrova 1992-05-31 Götzis
6635 BLR Svetlana Buraga 1993-08-18 Stuttgart
6619 ROM Liliana Nastase 1992-08-02 Barcelona
6616 POL Malgorzata Nowak 1985-08-31 Kobe
6604 LTU Remigija Nazaroviene 1989-06-11 Bryansk
6573 HUN Rita Inancsi 1994-05-29 Götzis
6527 JAM Diane Guthrie-Gresham 1995-06-03 Knoxville
6423 GHA Margaret Simpson 2005-05-29 Götzis
6423 NED Karin Ruckstuhl 2006-08-08 Gothenburg
6416 SLE Eunice Barber 1996-09-15 Talence
6404 FIN Satu Ruotsalainen 1991-08-27 Tokyo
6392 ALG Yasmina Azzizi 1991-08-27 Tokyo
6371 URS Vera Yurchenko 1987-09-20 Lvov
6352 CUB Magalys García 1996-06-23 Havana
6343 CAN Jessica Zelinka 2007-05-27 Götzis
6279 LAT Liga Klavina 2001-07-15 Amsterdam
6278 NZL Joanne Henry 1992-03-01 Auckland
6265 SUI Corinne Schneider 1985-06-16 Zug
6235 GRE Aryiro Strataki 2006-05-28 Götzis
6230 POR Naide Gomes 2005-07-17 Logroño
6201 BEL Tia Hellebaut 2006-06-03 Götzis
6017 BRA Conceição Geremias 1983-08-25 Caracas
5860 ESP María Peinado 2002-07-14 Castellón
[edit] See also
List of Olympic medalists in athletics (women)
[edit] Other multiple event contests
Biathlon
Duathlon
Triathlon
Quadrathlon
Pentathlon
Modern pentathlon
Octathlon (primarily a youth or junior event although logistical problems have seen senior octathlons contested, for example at the 2007 South Pacific Games)
Decathlon
Chess-boxing
[edit] External links
National Records
IAAF combined events scoring tables and explanation
Heptathlon points formula
Heptathlon all-time list
[show]v • d • eOlympic Champions in the Women's Pentathlon and Heptathlon
Pentathlon 1964: Irina Press • 1968: Ingrid Becker • 1972: Mary Peters • 1976: Siegrun Siegl • 1980: Nadezhda Tkachenko
Heptathlon 1984: Glynis Nunn • 1988: Jackie Joyner-Kersee • 1992: Jackie Joyner-Kersee • 1996: Ghada Shouaa • 2000: Denise Lewis • 2004: Carolina Klüft • 2008: Nataliya Dobrynska
[show]v • d • eAthletics events
Sprints 50m · 55m · 60 m · 100 m · 150m · 200 m · 300m · 400 m · 500m
Hurdles 60 m · 100 m · 110 m · 400 m
Middle distance 800 m · 1500 m · 3000 m steeplechase
Long distance 5000 m · 10000 m · Half marathon · Marathon
Relays 4 × 100 m · 4 × 400 m
Throws Discus · Hammer · Javelin · Shot put
Jumps High jump · Long jump · Pole vault · Triple jump
Combination Pentathlon · Heptathlon · Decathlon
Uncommon field events weight throw · Standing high jump · Standing long jump · Standing triple jump
Cross country running · Multiday race · Racewalking · Ultramarathon · Wheelchair racing
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heptathlon"
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heptathlon"
Heptathlon
A heptathlon is a track and field athletics combined events contest made up of seven events. The name derives from the Greek hepta (seven) and athlon (contest). A competitor in a heptathlon is referred to as a heptathlete.
Contents [hide]
1 Structure
2 World Record
2.1 Record Progression
3 Best Year Performance
3.1 Women's Seasons Best (Outdoor)
4 Top Ten Performers
5 National records
6 See also
6.1 Other multiple event contests
7 External links
[edit] Structure
There are two versions of the heptathlon. The first is an outdoor competition for women, and is the combined event for women contested in the Athletics program of the Olympics and in the IAAF World Championships in Athletics. The IAAF World Combined Events Challenge determines a yearly women's heptathlon champion. The women's outdoor heptathlon consists of the following events, with the first four contested on the first day, and the remaining three on day two:
100 metres hurdles
high jump
shot put
200 m
long jump
javelin throw
800 m
The other version is an indoor competition, normally contested only by men. It is the men's combined event in the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics. The men's indoor heptathlon consists of the following events, with the first four contested on the first day, and remaining three on day two:
60 m
long jump
shot put
high jump
60 m hurdles
pole vault
1000 m
The scoring is similar for both versions. In each event, the athlete scores points for his/her performance in each event according to scoring tables issued by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).[1] The athlete accumulating the highest number of points wins the competition.
The heptathlon has been contested by female athletes since the early 1980s, when it replaced the pentathlon as the primary women's combined event contest (the javelin throw and 800 m were added). It was first contested at the Olympic level in the 1984 Summer Olympics. In recent years some women's decathlon competitions have been conducted, consisting of the same events as the men's competition, and the IAAF has begun keeping records for it. But the heptathlon remains the championship-level combined event for women.
[edit] World Record
The current heptathlon world record is 7291 points. It was set by Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea, on September 24, 1988.
Her scores in each event were:
Event Performance Wind (m/s) Points
100 m hurdles 12.69 secs +0.5 1172
High jump 1.86 m 1054
Shot put 15.80 m 915
200 m 22.56 secs +1.6 1123
Long jump 7.27 m +0.7 1264
Javelin 45.66 776
800 m 2 mins 08.51 secs 987
Joyner-Kersee has gone over 7,000 points six times and holds the top six places on the all-time performances list. She is also the only person ever to have done so when over the age of 30.[2] Carolina Klüft and Larisa Turchinskaya are the only other women to have topped 7000 points, with Kluft having done so twice.
[edit] Record Progression
POINTS ATHLETE VENUE DATE
6104 Jane Frederick (USA) Walnut 1981-04-24
6181 Nadezhda Vinogradova (URS) Kislovodsk 1981-05-05
6670 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Halle 1981-05-24
6788 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Kiev 1981-06-28
6845 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Halle 1982-06-20
6935 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Moscow 1983-06-19
6946 Sabine John (GDR) Potsdam 1984-05-06
7148 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Moscow 1986-07-07
7158 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Houston 1986-08-02
7215 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Indianapolis 1988-07-16
7291 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seoul 1988-09-24
[edit] Best Year Performance
[edit] Women's Seasons Best (Outdoor)
YEAR POINTS ATHLETE VENUE
1980 6049 Zoya Spasovkhodskaya (URS) Pyatigorsk
1981 6788 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Kiev
1982 6845 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Halle
1983 6935 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Moscow
1984 6946 Sabine John (GDR) Potsdam
1985 6718 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Baton Rouge
1986 7158 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Houston
1987 7128 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Rome
1988 7291 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seoul
1989 7007 Larisa Nikitina (URS) Bryansk
1990 6783 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seattle
1991 6878 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) New York City
1992 7044 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Barcelona
1993 6837 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Stuttgart
1994 6741 Heike Drechsler (GER) Talence
1995 6715 Ghada Shouaa (SYR) Götzis
1996 6942 Ghada Shouaa (SYR) Götzis
1997 6787 Sabine Braun (GER) Ratingen
1998 6559 Denise Lewis (GBR) Budapest
1999 6861 Eunice Barber (FRA) Seville
2000 6842 Eunice Barber (FRA) Götzis
2001 6736 Eunice Barber (FRA) Götzis
2002 6542 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Munich
2003 7001 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Saint-Denis
2004 6952 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Athens
2005 6889 Eunice Barber (FRA) Arles
2006 6740 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Gothenburg
2007 7032 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Osaka
[edit] Top Ten Performers
Accurate as of August 27, 2007
POINTS ATHLETE VENUE DATE
7291 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seoul 1988-09-24
7032 Carolina Klüft (SWE) Osaka 2007-08-26
7007 Larisa Turchinskaya (URS) Bryansk 1989-06-11
6985 Sabine Braun (GER) Götzis 1992-05-31
6946 Sabine John (GDR) Potsdam 1984-05-06
6942 Ghada Shouaa (SYR) Götzis 1996-05-26
6935 Ramona Neubert (GDR) Moscow 1983-06-19
6889 Eunice Barber (FRA) Arles 2005-06-05
6859 Natalya Shubenkova (URS) Kiev 1984-06-21
6858 Anke Vater-Behmer (GDR) Seoul 1988-09-24
[edit] National records
As of 2007-12-31
POINTS NATION ATHLETE DATE PLACE
7291 USA Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1988-09-24 Seoul
7032 SWE Carolina Klüft 2007-08-26 Osaka
7007 RUS Larisa Nikitina 1989-06-11 Bryansk
6985 GER Sabine Braun 1992-05-31 Götzis
6946 GDR Sabine John 1984-05-06 Potsdam
6942 SYR Ghada Shouaa 1996-05-26 Götzis
6889 FRA Eunice Barber 2005-06-05 Arles
6832 UKR Lyudmyla Blonska 2007-08-26 Osaka
6831 GBR Denise Lewis 2000-07-30 Talence
6750 CHN Ma Miaolan 1993-09-12 Beijing
6695 AUS Jane Flemming 1990-01-28 Auckland
6658 BUL Svetla Dimitrova 1992-05-31 Götzis
6635 BLR Svetlana Buraga 1993-08-18 Stuttgart
6619 ROM Liliana Nastase 1992-08-02 Barcelona
6616 POL Malgorzata Nowak 1985-08-31 Kobe
6604 LTU Remigija Nazaroviene 1989-06-11 Bryansk
6573 HUN Rita Inancsi 1994-05-29 Götzis
6527 JAM Diane Guthrie-Gresham 1995-06-03 Knoxville
6423 GHA Margaret Simpson 2005-05-29 Götzis
6423 NED Karin Ruckstuhl 2006-08-08 Gothenburg
6416 SLE Eunice Barber 1996-09-15 Talence
6404 FIN Satu Ruotsalainen 1991-08-27 Tokyo
6392 ALG Yasmina Azzizi 1991-08-27 Tokyo
6371 URS Vera Yurchenko 1987-09-20 Lvov
6352 CUB Magalys García 1996-06-23 Havana
6343 CAN Jessica Zelinka 2007-05-27 Götzis
6279 LAT Liga Klavina 2001-07-15 Amsterdam
6278 NZL Joanne Henry 1992-03-01 Auckland
6265 SUI Corinne Schneider 1985-06-16 Zug
6235 GRE Aryiro Strataki 2006-05-28 Götzis
6230 POR Naide Gomes 2005-07-17 Logroño
6201 BEL Tia Hellebaut 2006-06-03 Götzis
6017 BRA Conceição Geremias 1983-08-25 Caracas
5860 ESP María Peinado 2002-07-14 Castellón
[edit] See also
List of Olympic medalists in athletics (women)
[edit] Other multiple event contests
Biathlon
Duathlon
Triathlon
Quadrathlon
Pentathlon
Modern pentathlon
Octathlon (primarily a youth or junior event although logistical problems have seen senior octathlons contested, for example at the 2007 South Pacific Games)
Decathlon
Chess-boxing
[edit] External links
National Records
IAAF combined events scoring tables and explanation
Heptathlon points formula
Heptathlon all-time list
[show]v • d • eOlympic Champions in the Women's Pentathlon and Heptathlon
Pentathlon 1964: Irina Press • 1968: Ingrid Becker • 1972: Mary Peters • 1976: Siegrun Siegl • 1980: Nadezhda Tkachenko
Heptathlon 1984: Glynis Nunn • 1988: Jackie Joyner-Kersee • 1992: Jackie Joyner-Kersee • 1996: Ghada Shouaa • 2000: Denise Lewis • 2004: Carolina Klüft • 2008: Nataliya Dobrynska
[show]v • d • eAthletics events
Sprints 50m · 55m · 60 m · 100 m · 150m · 200 m · 300m · 400 m · 500m
Hurdles 60 m · 100 m · 110 m · 400 m
Middle distance 800 m · 1500 m · 3000 m steeplechase
Long distance 5000 m · 10000 m · Half marathon · Marathon
Relays 4 × 100 m · 4 × 400 m
Throws Discus · Hammer · Javelin · Shot put
Jumps High jump · Long jump · Pole vault · Triple jump
Combination Pentathlon · Heptathlon · Decathlon
Uncommon field events weight throw · Standing high jump · Standing long jump · Standing triple jump
Cross country running · Multiday race · Racewalking · Ultramarathon · Wheelchair racing
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