Saturday, March 5, 2011

Kodumudi Temple

Kodumudi Temple

Kodumudi is 42 kms from Erode on the way to karur - Trichy by Road.This is the only shrine where — Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva together with Ambal are worshipped.Closely associated with saint Agasthiar worshipped (Lord Magudeshwara) whose finger prints are seen with written sasanas stands as a proof & only under special darshan it can be Viewed.


Sri Brahma-Vishnu & Shiva Temple

The Temple has 3 entrances on the east side. One can reach the shrines for God Vishnu and God Brahma by entering through the
central gate.The shrine is glorified by the celestial songs of Appar, Sundarar and Sambandar the great saints of Saivism.

Main 3 Gopurams



another view ofMain 3 Gopurams

Here all types of Brahma Hatya Doshas will go off if one sincerely prays after taking Bath in river Cauvery and do Poojas to these 3 Gods of Sristi , Sthiti and Laya ( Creator , Restorer & Destroyer ).


Sri MalaiAmma Temple

On the way to Kodumudi main temple all pass thru sri MalaiAmman temple, She is the Adi and Grama Devatha every one has to visit this temple and take her Blessings.


another view



Another View of the Temple

The 63 saints of Saivism (Nayanmars), Vigneswara and Umamaheswara, the sand-Linga improvised and worshipped by Agasthya, and Lord Subramanya with Valli and Deivayanai have all niches of their own in the outer prahara.The inner prahara houses the idols of Lord Nataraja and Goddess Sivakami.


Devotees taking Bath in Cauvery River


Nayanmars

Sri Anjaneya Sannidhi


Closeup view of Lord Anjaneya



Lord Vishnu is known here as Veera-Narayana Perumal or Ananthasayanam (Vishnu on Adi Sesha) , other idols are Hanuman, Vibhishana, Paravasudeva, Narada, Sri Devi, Bhudevi and Garuda. To the right side of the shrine is the idol of Thirumangai Nachiyar.

Lord Brahma



Brahma Temple under Vanni Tree

Vanni Tree is 3000 years old and Miracle of this tree is that it does Not Flower nor Ripen and fall , Still living and under its tree is Lord Brahma 3 Faced Statue is present and Poojas are performed.


Vanni Tree


another view of Vanni Tree


History of Vanni Tree in Tamil


There are also people selling Mud or sand made small idols one needs to hold in hand & take a dip on cauvery by chanting 
: OM BRAHMAYA NAMAHA : 3 times and leave the respective idol along with one old cloth into the River. 
Here one needs to buy male idols for Males and female idols for Females.


Name Board

 

Lord Ganapathi under Banyan Tree


Lord Ganapathi under old banyan tree near Cauvery river is worshipped by all in the form of putting yekkai flower garland , Grass mala ( available there ) and then pour water ( cauvery water to be brought by respective devotee from the River ) by chanting
ganapathi mantra then Lit camphor & do Mangalarathi.


Sri Dakshina Murthy

The main shrine is flanked at the entrance by the Moon God and the Sun God who are supposed to be the two eyes of Lord Siva, along with the God of Fire on His forehead. In the sanctum sanctorum is enshrined the Lord in the form of a Lingam, which
emerged on its own.


Performing Dosha parihara pooja

Way to River side

Veera Pandyas


Sage Agasthiar



Railway Station



Rama Vilas Hotel

After having complete Darshan one can have hot Idlis,Vadas and Ven Pongal here at Nominal rates.

-- Hari om --









Friday, March 4, 2011

Bhavani Temple

Bhavani Temple

Main Gopuram


Far view of the Gopuram




 Gopuram view

Bhavani is just 17 kms from Erode in Tamilnadu,India --- famous for Lord Sangameshwara temple on the confluence of 3 Rivers- Cauvery,Bhavani & Amrutravalli.Taking a Dip here wards of many Sins in our previous Births.


inside temple complex

Gopuram

Main gopuram is Magestic looking and can be seen from a long distance.


Every 5 minutes Buses plyies to this place from Erode Bus Stand.Temple is open from early morning 4.30 am till 1 pm and from 4 pm to 8 pm on all the days.Special poojas are being conducted on Festival days.

Another view of temple complex

Three Rivers joining place 


another view of River


Way to River side


Bhavani town


Stone Peakock


Artistic Sculpture


Sangameswarar Temple entrance


Sri Vedanayaki amman temple



Veera Narayana Perumal Temple



another view -Veera Narayana temple


Main entrance Veera Narayana temple


another view of temple complex


Murugan Temple

Another view from inside the Temple

There are many other small temples inside its huge complex - Murugan ,Vedanayaki amman , shani and Vinayaka temple.


Temple Elephant



Towards the River side passage


Morning Calm Cauvery River


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Nearby Shop Vendor


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-- Hari Om --