Kumariamman at Kanyakumari
Ambujam
Anantharaman (June 30, 2000)
The name Kanyakumari originated from the legend of Bhagavathiamman being a kanni (virgin) waiting for her lord. |
Lord Srinivasa at Tirumala
Ambujam
Anantharaman (June 23, 2000)
How does one undertake to describe the temple of Lord Srinivasa at Tirumala? |
Sringeri: the Valley of Peace (Part Two)
Ambujam
Anantharaman (June 16, 2000)
The main hall of the temple has 12 pillars on which are marked the 12 signs of the zodiac. The rays of the sun fall on them in the order of the solar months with only one pillar being lit up by the sun's rays each month. |
Sringeri: the Valley of Peace (Part One)
Ambujam
Anantharaman (June 09, 2000)
The Tunga that flows on the side of the road rises high in the hills and flows through Sringeri. |
Peaceful
Village near Mysore: Thirunarayanapuram
Ambujam
Anantharaman (June 2, 2000)
The temple itself is large and
breathes history. It is very ancient – Vishnu is said to have
worshipped here before his incarnations known as the Dasavataram. Rama
too offered prayers here. |
Brahmotsavam at Mylapore temple from June 3
Ambujam
Anantharaman (May. 26, 2000)
The temple has had two mahakumbabhishekams -- in 1975 and in 1996. The annual Brahmotsavam for Lord Srinivasa commences on June 3, Saturday. |
Ramanuja at Adikeshavaperumal Temple (Part Two)
Ambujam
Anantharaman (May. 19, 2000)
Ramanuja lived up to the age of 120 and attained samadhi at Srirangam, leaving behind the priceless legacy of a system of philosophy called Visishtadvaita. |
Sri
Ramanuja at Adhikesavaperumal temple in Sriperumbudur (Part 1) Ambujam
Anantharaman (May. 12, 2000)
The idol here is believed to be very powerful and
worshipping it will confer all benefits, including Moksha. In fact, in Sriperumbudur,
Ramanuja is addressed as "Swamy'. |
Varasiddhi Vallabha Vinayaka of Besant Nagar Ambujam
Anantharaman (May. 05, 2000)
The main concept expounded in this temple is the
concept of Vigneswara Panchayadham, where the synergy of Siva, Vishnu, Amba, the
Navagrahas and Balasubramania is evident. |
The Lord who gave sight to Sukra Ambujam Anantharaman (Apr. 28, 2000)
Legends say that during the Vamana incarnation of Lord
Vishnu, Sukrachariar who was the preceptor of Asuras tried to prevent the gifting of land
to Vamana by King Maveli or Mahabali. |
Serenity in Srirangapatnam Ambujam Anantharaman (Apr. 21, 2000)
It is not known exactly when the majestic gopuram of
the Srirangapatnam temple was built. The date is estimated to be around 894 A D. |
Rama the Saviour Ambujam Anantharaman (Apr. 14, 2000)
The temple has a beautiful look and the main deity of
Lord Rama bearing the kothandam and accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana is sight that is an
anodyne to a million ills. |
Sree Chamundeeswari of Mysorel Ambujam
Anantharaman (Apr. 07, 2000)
The first thing that one can see as the train pulls
into Mysore is the hill with the temple that looms in the eastern direction. This is the
Chamundi hill, which has become the foremost landmark in a city that is dotted with
tourist attractions. |
