Chengalpattu, Pondicherry temples visit - Sep'16 (Part 1)

11th Sep'16:

On this fine sunday morning, myself along with my mom & brother (Arvinth) started via car to visit various temples at Chengalpattu & Pondicherry. The first temple we got to visit was Vallam Hill Cave temple.

Chengalpattu - Vallam Hill cave temple (Temple 154)
Address: Vallam Hill cave temple, Alapakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu - 600032

Vallam Hill cave temple 

At Vallam Hill cave temple 

Vallam Hill Cave temple is otherwise called as Sivanmalai or Pallavar Kugaivarai Kovil was built by Pallavar Mahendra Varma of about 1300 years ago. We need to climb few steps to reach the temple. The sculptures available at the temple were so beautiful. It is the only temple where Lord Shiva & Lord Perumal resides at the same place.

At Vallam Hill cave temple 

Mr. Chellappa Gurukkal takes care of the activities of the temple. His name will be written in a notice board at the temple, and if we give a call to him, he'll come and offer poojas. We had wonderful dharshan & blessings at the temple & then visited Thiruvadisoolam - Gnanapureeswarar temple. 

Thiruvadisoolam - Sri Gnanapureeswarar 4temple (Temple 155; Paadal petra stalam 24)

Address: Sri Gnanapureeswarar temple, Thiruvadisoolam, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu - 603108

Sri Gnanapureeswarar temple - Thiruvadisoolam

At Sri Gnana pureeswarar temple - Thiruvadisoolam 

Thiruvadisoolam - Sri Gnanapureeswarar temple is glorified in the hymns of Thevaram and is listed as one of the 275 paadal petra stalam. The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Gnanapureeswarar also called as Idaichurai Naadhar along with the Goddess Sri Govardhanambikai. Offered our prayers to the deities here and then visited Ponvilaintha Kalathur - Munkudumeeswarar temple.

Ponvilaintha kalauthur - Munkudumeeswarar temple (Temple 156)

Address: Munkudumeeswarar temple, Pon Vilaintha kalathur, Tamil Nadu - 603045

Ponvilaintha Kalathur - Munkudumeeswarar temple

Munkudumeeswarar temple was built by Rajendra Chozhan. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Munkudumeeswar & Goddess Meenakshi amman.

Other deities available in the temple are Lord Brahma, Lord Dakshinamurthy, Sri Durgai, Sri Subramanyar. Offered our prayers to all the deities & then visited Ponvilaintha kalathur - Lakshmi Narasimma perumal temple.

Ponvilaintha kalauthur - Lakshmi Narasimma perumal temple (Temple 157)
Address: Lakshmi Narasimma Perumal temple, Pon Vilaintha kalathur, Tamil Nadu - 603045

Ponvilaintha Kalathur - Lakshmi Narasimma perumal temple

Ponvilaintha kalathur - Lakshmi Narasimma perumal temple is a famous temple for Lord Vishnu at Chengalpattu district. The presiding deity of the temple is Vaikunda Vaasa Perumal & the Utsavar is Lakshmi Narasimmar. After worshiping the deities here, got to visit Acharapaakam - Achumuri Vinayakar temple.

Acharapaakam - Achumuri Vinayagar temple (Temple 158)
Address: Achumuri Vinayagar temple, Gandhi Nagar, Acharapakkam, Tamil Nadu - 603301

Acharapaakam - Achumuri Vinayagar temple

The axle of Lord Shiva's chariot was broken here and has got repaired after worshiping 'Achu muri Vinayagar' and so there is a belief that one's obstacles will get cleared after worshiping the Vinayakar here. Offered our humble pranams to Lord Vinayaka.

Blessed day at the temples of Chengalpattu. 

Tirisulam, Pallavaram temples visit - Feb'17

12th Feb'17:
On this fine Sunday evening, myself along with my mom visited Tirisulam via train, from there we took an auto and reached Thirisoolanathar temple.

Tirisulam - Thirisoolanathar temple (Temple 152)
Address: Thirusoolanathar temple, Harbour Quaters, Tirusulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600043

Thirisoolanathar temple 

At Thirisoolanathar temple 

Thirisoolanathar temple has been built during the reign of Kulothunga Chozha in 12th century A.D. It was a huge temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located amidst 4 hills at Thirisoolam.

At Thirisoolanathar temple 

The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Thirisoolanathar along with his consort Thiripurasundarai amman. Other deities present in the temple are Lord Subramanyar, Sri Mahavishnu, Sri Durga, Sri Brahma, Bhairavaa & Lord Dakshinamurthy. Offered our humble prayers to all the deities & then visited Pallavaram Srinivasa perumal temple. 

Pallavaram - Srinivasa perumal temple (Temple 153)
Address: Srinivasa Perumal temple, Ranganathan Street, Pallavaram, Chennai - 600043

Pallavaram - Srinivasa perumal

At Pallavaram Srinivasa perumal temple

Pallavaram Srinivasa perumal temple is a famous Perumal temple in that locality. The presiding deity of the temple is Srinivasa Perumal who looks so beautiful.

Glimpsed the wonderful dharshan of the deity, Offered our prayers to all deities in the temple.

Blissful evening at the temples of Tirisulam & Pallavaram !!

Euphoric journey to meet my Guru - April'17

22nd Apr'17:

Most memorable journey of my life !!

Earlier, we had plans to visit temples at Ernakulam,when I visited Sri Saradha Mutt, T.Nagar and discussed the plan to Swadharmaprana Mathaji, she asked me to visit our Guru's (Ajayapranaji) place too. So re-booked the tickets to Trivandrum.

On this fine Saturday early morning, myself along with my parents visited Sri Saradha Mutt at Trivandrum

Trivandrum - Sri Saradha Mutt (Temple 150)
Address: Sri Saradha Mutt, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695141

Sri Saradha Mutt - Trivandrum

At Trivandrum Sri Saradha Mutt

Chetnapranaji Mathaji gave us a warm welcome. Offered our humble pranams to Guru Maharaj, Holy mother Sri Sharadha maa & Swamiji Vivekananda. Chetnapranaji informed us that Ajayapranaji will be taking rest for a while after breakfast. In the meanwhile, she asked us to visit Sri Ramakrishna Mutt at Nettayam.

Nettayam - Sri Ramakrishna Mutt (Temple 151)
Address: Sri Ramakrishna Mutt, Nettayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695141

Nettayam - Sri Ramakrishna Mutt

At Nettayam - Sri Ramakrishna Mutt

Sri Ramakrishna Mutt at Nettayam was present in a remote area. Maharaj of the mutt went for social service during the time of our visit. Offered our humble pranams to Shri Shri Thakur, Sharadha Maa & Swamiji Vivekananda and then started.

At Trivandrum - Sri Saradha Mutt

Met my Guru Ajayapranaji around 11.A.M, spoke to her for more than 1 hr about various things, most blissful moments. Around 12'o clk, she offered delicious lunch. Blessed us for a wonderful spiritual life.

Wonderful day with mathajis at Trivandrum !

Mayapur, Nadia (West Bengal) Temples Visit - Dec'16

28th Dec'16:

On this fine morning around 6 A.M., Madhan Adhikari picked up me & my parents from Vivekananda Kutir to Mayapur via Kalna. It was a memorable journey in the chill climate, had breakfast at Kalna & got to visit Chand Kazi Samadhi around 9.30 A.M.

Mayapur, Nadia - Chand Kazi Samadhi (Temple 147)
Address: Chand Kazi Samadhi, Mayapur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal - 743318

At Chand Kazi Samadhi

Chand Kazi Samadhi

Chand Kazi's village is none other than Mathura. The stone samadhi of Chand Kazi has two trees growing out of it. The champaka tree is said to represent Chand Kazi & the Neem tree around the champaka tree is said to represent Lord Nimai (Chaitanya). There is a belief that by seeing this samadhi, one is released from old age & death. 

After seeing this samadhi, visited Sri Chaitanya Maha Prabhu's Birth place at Mayapur.

Mayapur, Nadia - Sri Chaitanya Maha Prabhu's Birth place (Temple 148)
Address: Sri Chaitanya Maha Prabhu's Birth place, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal - 743318

At Sri Chaitanya's Birth place 

At Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's Birth place

Sridhama Mayapur is the birth place of Chaitanya Maha Prabhu who appeared in the year 1482. It is is also known as Yoga Pith.

A beautiful temple was built at the place now & the presiding deities of the temple are Mahaprabhu with his consorts Vishnupriya & Lakshmipriya and Radha - Madhava. 

Radha-Madhava & Mahaprabhu with his consorts

There is a Neem tree in the spot is the exact place where Lord Chaitanya was born. Worshiped the deities of the temple & then visited ISKCON at Mayapur.

Mayapur - ISKCON - InterNational Society for Krishna Consciousness (Temple 149)
Address: ISKCON Pushpasamadhi Mandir, Mayapur, West Bengal - 741313

ISKCON - Mayapur

At ISKCON - Mayapur

ISKCON at Mayapur is the head quarters of all ISKCON centers all over the world, it was a Hare Krishna movement founded by A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. 

Security check were strictly followed. Mobiles & camers were not allowed inside the temple. The presiding deities of the temple are Sri Pancha-Tattva, Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai & Sri Prahalad Nrishimadev who all looks so gorgeous & beautiful. A wonderful museum is available inside. A separate temple is available inside the premises for the founder Prabhupada.

We had wonderful dharshan at the temple, received blessings from lovely Lord Krishna.

Wonderful day at the temples of Mayapur !!

Satsang-3 at Sri Saradha Seva Sangh, K.K.Nagar - 20th May'17

20th May'17:

A most Blessed Saturday !!

I have visited Sri Saradha Mutt around 10.30A.M, 
spoke to Swadharma Prana Mathaji for long time, Then, mathaji & Brahmacharini's offered a delicious lunch. Mahalakshmi aunty asked me to attend Satsang on the same evening at Sri Saradha Devi Seva Sangh, K.K.Nagar.

Sri Saradha Devi Seva Sangh, K.K.Nagar (Temple 146)
Address: Sri Sarada Devi Seva sangh, Hari Om Vidhyalaya, 22nd St, Goutham Colony, Sector 5, KK Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600083

At evening around 5.30pm, took an auto and reached Sri Saradha Devi Seva sangh.

At Sri Saradha Devi Seva Sangh

Blissful evening started with Bhajans, followed by wonderful speech by Paramasugananda Maharaj

As a part of the speech, he narrated a story. A King announced to all the countrymen, that he'll offer gifts (whatever they want). Hearing this announcement a poor man from a village came to meet the King. On the way, he got to see RajaGuru, informed about the announcement of the King. RajaGuru advised him to invite the King for Lunch to his home rather than asking any other thing. The poor man was surprised to hear this. But followed the Guru's words & invited the King for lunch to his house.

All other people laughed at him, rather than getting some precious thing from the king, he's inviting the king for his house. King agreed to his wish. Later he realized that as per the laws for the kings, they should have lunch only at a relative / friend's house. But the King promised to have lunch at Poor man's house. He thought what to do, then the King decided to arrange a wedding ceremony between his daughter and the poor man. If so, he can have lunch at his son in law's house.
Now the poor man got the entire Kingdom.

MORAL: If we go to the temple, shouldn't ask for Petty things like money, house, job etc.,etc., should ask for GOD and he'll satisfy all our needs.

Then, followed by Aarathi after the inspiring speech & delicious dinner.

Blessed Saturday !!










   

Thiruvannamalai Temples visit - June'16

11th June'16:
On this fine Saturday morning around 11.AM, myself along with my parents started to Thiruvannamalai, reached around 4pm, booked a room, refreshed up and visited Arunachaleswarar temple in the evening.

Thiruvannamalai - Arunachaleswarar temple (Temple 137; Paadal petra stalam 23; Pancha Bhootha stalam 3)
Address: Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar temple, Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601

Arunachaleswarar temple

Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar temple is a magnificent temple revered in Thevaram and is listed as one of the 275 Paadal petra stalam. The temple is classified as a pancha Bhootha stalam represents fire. 

Arunachaleswarar temple Gopuram

 The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Arunachaleswarar represented by Lingam (Agni Lingam). His consort Parvati is depicted as Unnamulaiamman. Another important significance of the temple is, it is one of the mukti kshetra. We had wonderful dharshan at the temple. Offered our prayers to the deities & it was the most blissful evening.

12th June'16:
On this fine Sunday morning, we have started for Girivalam via auto. Auto Driver Sakthi accompanied us, on the way got to visit many temples, and the first one is Seshadri Swmigal Ashram.

Thiruvannamalai - Seshadri Swamigal Ashram (Temple 138)
Address: Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606603

Seshadri Swamigal Ashram

Seshadri Swmigal Ashram is a sacred spot dedicated to the popular saint Seshadri swamigal lived in 20th century. He used to display his mystical powers that time to bless his devotees who visits the ashram.

We did meditation at the place, felt a great inner peace. Then we visited Ramana Ashram.

Thiruvannamalai - Sri Ramana Ashram (Temple 139)
Address: Sri Ramana Ashramam, Chengam Road, National Highway 66, Thamarai Nagar, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606603

Ramana Ashram

Sri Ramana Ashram was the home of the modern sage and Advaita vedanta philosopher Ramana Maharishi. Bhagwan Ramana Maharishi revealed the direct path of Self enquiry and awakened man power to immense spiritual power. It was a great blessing for us to visit the place .After offering our Pranams to Ramana Maharishi, got to visit 
Yogi Ram Surath Kumar Ashram.

Thiruvannamalai - Yogi Ram Surath Kumar Ashram (Temple 140)
Address: Yogi Ram Surath Kumar Ashramam, Agraharakollai 1833/1, Chengam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606603

Yogi RamSurathKumar Ashram

Yogi Ram Surath Kumar Ashram is a huge hall which can accommodate around 4000 devotees. In the center of the hall, stands the majestic statue of Guru maharaj installed by himself over crores of Rama Nama.

Another boon from Guru Maharaj is Girivalam path inside the ashram gives 5 times the effect obtained during mountain yatra. Every one were chanting his name 'Yogi Ram Surath Kumar', 'Yogi Ram Surath Kumar' which was too good. Had great time at the Ashram and then visited Thiruner Annamalaiyar temple.

Thiruvannamalai - Thiruner Annamalaiyar temple (Temple 141)
Address: Thiruner Annamalaiyar temple, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606603

Thiruner Annamalaiyar temple

Thiruner Annamalaiyar was named so because the deity Annamalai inside faces the Arunachala Hilltop directly. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Annamalaiyar & Goddess Unnamulaiamman. After offering our prayers here, visited Old Arunachaleswara temple.

Thiruvannamalai - Old Arunachaleswara / Adhi Annamalai temple (Temple 142)
Address: Old Arunachaleswarar temple, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606603

Old Arunachaleswara temple

Adhi Annamalaiyar temple is an old temple built 100 years before Arunachaleswarar temple. The lingam here is supposed to be the first, ancient and original Lingam of Annamalai, hence named as Adhi Annamalai. Got blessings from Adhi Annamalaiyar & then visited Ashta lingam.

Thiruvannamalai - Ashta Lingam (Temple 143)
Address: Ashta Lingam, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606603

On the girivalam pathway, got to worship Ashta lingams 
1. Indra Lingam
2. Agni Lingam
3. Yama Lingam
4. Nirudhi Lingam
5. Varuna Lingam
6. Vaayu Lingam
7. Gupera Lingam &
8. Eesanya Lingam

After worshiping Ashta Lingam, got to visit Virupaksha Cave.

Thiruvannamalai - Virupaksha Cave (Temple 144)
Address: Virupaksha Cave, Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601

On the way of climbing the hill to Virupaksha cave, got to visit Mango Tree cave.

Mango Tree Cave

A sage of around 96 years old, was living in a small hut inside Mango tree cave. He blessed us. He was doing all the activities of his own without any disciples. It was really a new experience for me to meet such a spiritual person. 

Virupaksha Cave

Virupaksha cave is the place where Ramana Maharishi stayed for around 17 years & meditated. A wonderful tranquil place where we meditated and then visited Skandasramam

Thiruvannamalai - Skandasramam (Temple 145)
Address: Skandasramam, Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601

Skandasramam 

Walked up the hill to visit Skandasramam - the place where Ramana Maharishi lived for around 7 years. The place was so well maintained. We did meditation here for few minutes & it was the most blissful experience.

Memorable Holy Trip at the temples of Thiruvannamalai !