Saturday, 11 January 2014
Sunday, 5 January 2014
THIRUVASAGAM
Thiruvasagam (திருவாசகம்) is a volume of Tamil hymns composed by the ninth century Shaivite bhakti poet Manikkavacakar. It contains 51 compositions and constitutes the eighth volume of the Tirumurai, the sacred anthology of Tamil Shaiva Siddhanta. Legend has it that Manikkavasakar was appointed as minister by king Arimarttanar and sent to purchase 10,000 horses from Arab traders but spent the money building a temple in Tirupperunturai.
Manikkavasagar's Thiruvasagam and Thirukovayar are compiled as the eighth Thirumurai and is full of visionary experience, divine love and urgent striving for truth. Though he is not counted as one of the 63 Saiva nayanars, he is counted as Nalvars consisting of the first three nayanars namely Appar, Sambandhar and sundharar. He was born in an orthodox brahmin
family in Tiruvatavur near Madurai. His father was an adivsor to the
Pandya king and he followed his father's footsteps in becoming the
king's minister.
He is believed to be in the 10th or 11th century, but Dr. Pope places
him in 7th or 8th century. Manickavasgar was the king's prime minister
and renounced his post in search of divinity.The king bestowed his minister to buy horses, but he was taken to divinity by the vision of Siva with his saints. The minister spent his entire sum of money in building the temple at Thiruperunturai,
considered an architectural marvel among Hindu temples. From the time,
the saint poet wandered to various temples and devoted hymns on Siva.
His conversion is attributed to Sivagnana bodham, an saivite work by Meykandar. He was an orthodox saivite and represents bhakti at its highest form in his age.
Thirupperunthurai (Tamil: திருபெருந்துறை), known as Avudayar Koil), a Shiva temple where Thiruvasagam is believed to have been originated. Manikkavasagar is said to have converted the king to the cult of Shiva and built the temple with money that had been intended for war-horses.
Most of the portions in Thiruvasagam is first sung in Thillai Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram. It is considered one of the profound works of Tamil literature and it discusses every phase of spiritual path from doubt and anguish to perfect faith in Shiva, from earthly experience to teacher-disciple relationship and ultimately freedom from rebirth. There are 658 poems in the work and along with 400 poems in Tirukovayar by the same author make it the 8th volume of Tirumarai - the 12 volume Saiva canon. The author finds both theistic and pantheistic ideas corresponding to medieval India, but identifies God with the universe.As a devotional literature, it finds alternatives between joy and sorrow.
Raja Raja Chola I (985-1013 CE) embarked on a mission to recover the hymns after hearing short excerpts of Tevaram in his court. He sought the help of Nambi Andar Nambi, who was a priest in a temple.
It is believed that by divine intervention Nambi found the presence of
scripts, in the form of cadijam leaves half eaten by white ants in a
chamber inside the second precinct in Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram.The brahmanas in the temple opposed the mission, but Rajaraja intervened by
consecrating the images of the saint-poets through the streets of
Chidambaram. Rajaraja thus became to be known as Tirumurai Kanda Cholan meaning one who saved the Tirumurai.
Thus far Shiva temples only had images of god forms, but after the
advent of Rajaraja, the images of the Nayanar saints were also placed
inside the temple.Nambi arranged the hymns of three saint poets Sambandhar, Appar and Sundarar as the first seven books, Manickavasagar's Tirukovayar Thiruvasagam as the 8th book, the 28 hymns of nine other saints as the 9th book, the Tirumandiram of Tirumular as the 10th book, 40 hymns by 12 other poets as the 10th book, Tirutotanar Tiruvanthathi - the sacred anthathi of the labours of the 63 nayanar saints and added his own hymns as the 11th book. The first seven books were later called as Tevaram, and the whole Saiva canon, to which was added, as the 12th book, Sekkizhar's Periya Puranam (1135 CE) is wholly known as Tirumurai, the holy book.
Please find below the symphony effort of Maestro Ilayaraja's Thiruvasagam:
Poovar Senni Mannan - Download
Muthu Natramam - Download
Pollar Vinayaen - Download
Ponerukonum Purantharanum - Download
Umbarkatkarasaey - Download
Puttril Vazh Aravum Anjaen - Download
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SRI SARABESWARAR SONGS (THIRUBHUVANAM) FOR GOOD HEALTH
Narasimhavathaaram by Lord Vishnu was taken to destroy the asura
Hiranyan, who was filled with haughtiness proclaiming himself as God.
Asura samharam was over. But Narasimha’s anger didn’t abate. The
Universe couldn’t bear His anger. The ‘devas’appealed to Lord Shiva. To
appease Narasimha’s anger, Lord Shiva assumed the form of a bird
Sarabha. This form comprises the forms of an animal, human and bird –
the face of a yali, human body and the form of a bird. The form of
Narasimha consisted of a human body and the face of a lion. Kaali and
Durga became the wings of Saraba. Lord Sarabeswara lifted Narasimha to
space, drew out the asura blood (Hiranyan’s) and pacified him. He took
him to space because even if a drop of asura blood fell on the earth, it
would lead to the emergence of many asuras. So, Lord Sarabeswara took
Narasimha above the gravitational sphere to prevent his blood falling on
earth. The form of Sarabeswara comprises four Gods – Shiva, Kaali,
Durga and Vishnu.
The devotees firmly believe that for
removing obstacles in marriage, for begetting a child, for recovery from
debts, for winning legal battles, for neutralizing the effects of black
magic etc., worshipping Lord Sarabeswara is the best remedy. They pray
for 11 weeks or light 11 lamps or do 11 pradakshanams.
Architecture of the temple
The 1000-year old temple has been built by Kulothunga Chola III as per Chola style. We enter through east gopuram. Lord Vinayaka welcomes us! Passing by kodimaram, altar and Nandi, we find Kambahareswarar sannadhi. He relieved Varaguna Pandian of his apprehensions and brahmahathi dosham. His consort Dharmasamvardini has a separate temple. The architecture of the temples of those times is astonishing. During rains and floods, people took shelter in these temples. The sannadhis have been built at a height with steps leading to them. During floods, these temples served as relief centers! Most of the temples on the banks of Cauvery River have been built in this style, keeping in mind human considerations.
The 1000-year old temple has been built by Kulothunga Chola III as per Chola style. We enter through east gopuram. Lord Vinayaka welcomes us! Passing by kodimaram, altar and Nandi, we find Kambahareswarar sannadhi. He relieved Varaguna Pandian of his apprehensions and brahmahathi dosham. His consort Dharmasamvardini has a separate temple. The architecture of the temples of those times is astonishing. During rains and floods, people took shelter in these temples. The sannadhis have been built at a height with steps leading to them. During floods, these temples served as relief centers! Most of the temples on the banks of Cauvery River have been built in this style, keeping in mind human considerations.
On coming out of Dharmasamvardhini
sannadhi, we see the temple of Lord Sarabeswara. In other temples, Lord
Sarabeswara is sculptured on pillars, but here, He has a temple. The
temple has 2 gopurams and 3 sthoobhis. Its theertham is Saraba
theertham, sthalavritcham is vilva tree.
Daily pujas and festivals
Three worship services are done daily. The annual festival is celebrated on Pankuni Uthiram day (April month) and thirukalyanam is done. Festival for Lord Sarabeswara is celebrated annually. During this festival, laksharchanai and ekadhina laksharchanai are done. Special pujas are conducted during Rahukaalam on every day, especially on Sundays. Saraba homam is done for any devotee’s star. You have to register with the temple office. Kattalai archana for 11 weeks can also be done.
Three worship services are done daily. The annual festival is celebrated on Pankuni Uthiram day (April month) and thirukalyanam is done. Festival for Lord Sarabeswara is celebrated annually. During this festival, laksharchanai and ekadhina laksharchanai are done. Special pujas are conducted during Rahukaalam on every day, especially on Sundays. Saraba homam is done for any devotee’s star. You have to register with the temple office. Kattalai archana for 11 weeks can also be done.
Please find below songs/slokas of lord Sarabeshwarar. Listen & get blessed:
Sarabha Gayathri - Download
Sarabeshwara Ashtakam - Download
Sarabeshwara Sahasranamam - Download File 1 Download File 2
Saturday, 4 January 2014
GODDESS GARBHARAKSHAMBIGAI (for Child Birth & safe delivery), THIRUKARUGAVOOR - SONGS
Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman temple is situated in Thirukarukavur
(Thirukkarugavur), a small village in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu,
South India. This is an ancient temple of God Shiva dedicated to Sri
Mullaivananathar and Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman. Appar, Sundarar and
Sambandhar, the three famous Nayanmaars have celebrated the glory of
this temple in soul stirring verses.
The remarkable feature which distinguishes this temple from the other
shrines is that, Goddess Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman here cures
infertility related problems to women, blesses them to conceive and also
helps them for safe and trouble free delivery. Sri Mullaivananathar swamy is worshipped for better health and well being.
Importance of Garbarakshambigai temple:
Every couples dream is to become a parent. It is the next step in
family life and at sometimes it may seem impossible for few. Trust in
this Goddess. She makes it possible. She embraces all, with her
compassion and fulfills a women wish to conceive and also helps carrying
her baby to full term without any hurdles along the way.
History says that Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman blessed her ardent
devotee Vedhikai to conceive and when Vedhikai almost lost her fetus,
Goddess Garbarakshambigai came to her rescue, protected her fetus and
blessed her for safe delivery. Numerous devotees who long for a child
have been blessed by this divine mother. The uniform experiences of the
people who have been blessed by this divine deity are testimony of her
benevolence. People from various countries and religions, who
have difficulty in conceiving and delivery, pray to this divine Goddess
for her benevolence and got blessed.
Sri Mullaivananathar Swamy is worshiped for better health. The Swamy
here is swayambhu i.e, self manifested. Even today we can see the
impression of mullai creeper over him. He is made up of hardened mud and
there is no Abhishegam (Holy bath) for this God. Instead Punugu sattam
is being offered on the Valarpirai Pradosham day, the 13th day after new
moon(Sukla patcham Pradosham). This Punugu is believed to have healing
power and it is being sent as prasadam for the peoples, who suffer due
to incurable skin diseases, cardiac diseases and surgery.
The following poojas are performed in this temple.
1) Ghee prasadam pooja. (To conceive)
2) Castor oil prasadam pooja. (For Safe delivery)
3) Punugu sattam pooja.( For better health )
4) Abishegam.
5) Annadhanam.
6) Kattalai Archanai.
7) Nava kodi nei theepam (nine crores ghee lamps)
8) Sandana kappu.(Sandal Paste offering)
9) Thanga thottil
10) Thulaa-bharam
11) Ear boring and Head tonsure.
2) Castor oil prasadam pooja. (For Safe delivery)
3) Punugu sattam pooja.( For better health )
4) Abishegam.
5) Annadhanam.
6) Kattalai Archanai.
7) Nava kodi nei theepam (nine crores ghee lamps)
8) Sandana kappu.(Sandal Paste offering)
9) Thanga thottil
10) Thulaa-bharam
11) Ear boring and Head tonsure.
Worship timings
| Morning | Evening |
| 5.30 am to 12.30 pm | 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm |
For more details, visit http://garbaratchambigaitemple.org/
Manthra or Prathana Slogas for Early Marriages And Pregnancy:
Manthra or Prathana Slogas for Early Marriages And Pregnancy:Om Devendhirani Namasdubhyam, Devendhira Priya Bamini,
Vivaha Bhaghyam , Aroghyam, Puthra Labamsa thehimey,
Bathim Dhehi ,Sudham Dhehi, Soubaghyam Dhehimey,
Subey, Sowmangalyam, Subham Gnanam, Dheimey
Karbarakshake, Kathyayini mahaa maye,
Maha Yoghinya Dheeswari, Nandhagopa Sudham Dhevam
Pathim Mey Gurudhey Nama.
Prathana Sloga For Easy Delivery:
Hey, Shankara Smarahara BrahmadhathiNathari Mannatha Samba Sasisooda
Harathiri soolin sambo sugaprasava Grithbavamey
Dayalo, Hey Madhavi Vanesa Palaiyamaam Namasthey
Another Sloga For Easy Delivery:
Himavat Uttharey, Parswey, Suratha Namayakshinee,
Thasya, Smarana, Mathrena, Visalya, Gharbinee bavedhu.
Please find below the songs of Goddess Garbharakshambigai by Sudha Raghunathan:
108 Potri (slokas) - Download
Garbharakshambigai Kavacha(m) - Download
Garbharakshambigai Gayathri - Download
Mullaivanam - Download
Mullaivanathil - Download
Karu kakkum - Download
Pani kudam - Download
Garbhagrahathil - Download
AMMAN SUPRABATHAMS
SRI KALIKAMBA SUPRABATHAM - Download
SRI MAHALAKSHMI SUPRABATHAM - Download
SRI SHARADA SUPRABATHAM - Download
SRI BHUVANESWARI SUPRABATHAM - Download
SRI CHAMUNDESWARI SUPRABATHAM - Download
SRI RAJA RAJESWARI SUPRABATHAM - Download
KANYAKA PARAMESWARI SUPRABATHAM - Download
SRI KAMAKSHI SUPRABATHAM - Download
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
LORD NARASIMHA SONGS
1. Bhrama Krutha Nararasimha Kavacham - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
2. Bhramadhi Krutha Narasimha Stuthi - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
3. Kamashikshasthakam - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
4. Manthra Raja Pada Stothram - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
5. Narasimha Moola Manthram - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
6. Prahalatha Krutha Narasimha Kavacham - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
7. Prahlatha Krutha Narasimha Stuthi - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
8. Runa Vimochana Narasimha Stothram - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
9. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Ashtakam - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
10. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Dhandakam - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
11. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Naka Stuthi- Raghavendra Sharma - Download
12. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Stothram- Raghavendra Sharma - Download
13. Sri Narasimha Dwatrimshad Beejamala Stothram- Raghavendra Sharma - Download
14. Sri Narasimha Karavalambha Stothram - Raghavendra Sharma - Download
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