Sri Nitya Kalyani Temple- Kadayam
Nitya Kalyani Temple is also called as Vilva Vananatha Swamy Temple) located in Kadayam in Tirunelveli District of Tamilnadu.
Historically, as per the stone inscriptions, the Madurai Nayaka kings have developed the current structure of this temple. As per an inscription, Vikrama Pandyan has built the temple around 800 years ago. One of the inscriptions state that the Parivara deities were installed in 1216 CE. Even the Nayakar kings have contributed to this temple. The sage Sundarar had referred this temple and hence it is much older and is also considered as Devara Vaippu Sthalam temple
The north facing temple does not have tower. It is located in a calm and secluded area in the outskirts of Kadayam village. The temple is surrounded by paddy fields.
Legend/History
The King Dasharatha, the father of Lord Ram, was passing through the Bilva forest in today's Kadayam area. He found a Swayambu Shiva Linga and prayed for getting his progeny (as per another legend, he worshiped to get rid of his sin of killing Shravana Kumar). This Shiva Linga was hence called as Bilva Vana Nathar, meaning the Lord of Bilva forest. Later, his name got diluted as Vilvaranyeswarar. As per Kapila Purana, Lord Rama took bath in the river and worshiped Shiva in this site to get rid of his sin of killing Sambukasura.
As per a popular legend, Brahma performed penance towards Lord Shiva and got a divine Bilva fruit. He broke the fruit into three pieces and installed it in three different places, Himalayas, Meru mountain and in Dwada Shanta Van (Kadayam). The Devas maintained this Bilva forest. Lord Shiva Linga appeared on his own (Swayambu Linga) and Pavati worshiped him in this forest. As she appeared as Kausi to kill the Asuras named Sumba and Nisumba, her complexion became darker. She started severe penance in this forest; Brahma made her complexion as golden color and named her as 'Nitya Kalyani'.
It is said that there were many unfortunate incidents happened in those days which made people to believe that the Goddess Nitya Kalyani was angry; they moved away from the temple and started staying in remote places. Later, a Brahmin from Sringeri was believed to have performed some religious rituals to pacify the Goddess.
As per another legend, the Goddess Nitya Kalyani was unhappy and angry as the villagers were pursuing material values at the cost of performing their religious rites. Seven priests died on seven successive days. The Goddess threw her "kedayam", the war shield, to a place which was 4 miles away from the temple. The villagers migrated to the place where the weapon fell. That place was called as "Kedayam" which later became "Kadayam".
There is also another legend which states that the Goddess was unable to bear the noise created by the inhabitants of the village; hence, she threw her "kadagam" (bracelet) to a faraway place and asked the villagers to migrate there. Thus the place was called as "Kadagam" which later became "Kadayam".
Nitya Kalyani Temple is also called as Vilva Vananatha Swamy Temple) located in Kadayam in Tirunelveli District of Tamilnadu.
Historically, as per the stone inscriptions, the Madurai Nayaka kings have developed the current structure of this temple. As per an inscription, Vikrama Pandyan has built the temple around 800 years ago. One of the inscriptions state that the Parivara deities were installed in 1216 CE. Even the Nayakar kings have contributed to this temple. The sage Sundarar had referred this temple and hence it is much older and is also considered as Devara Vaippu Sthalam temple
The north facing temple does not have tower. It is located in a calm and secluded area in the outskirts of Kadayam village. The temple is surrounded by paddy fields.
Legend/History
The King Dasharatha, the father of Lord Ram, was passing through the Bilva forest in today's Kadayam area. He found a Swayambu Shiva Linga and prayed for getting his progeny (as per another legend, he worshiped to get rid of his sin of killing Shravana Kumar). This Shiva Linga was hence called as Bilva Vana Nathar, meaning the Lord of Bilva forest. Later, his name got diluted as Vilvaranyeswarar. As per Kapila Purana, Lord Rama took bath in the river and worshiped Shiva in this site to get rid of his sin of killing Sambukasura.
As per a popular legend, Brahma performed penance towards Lord Shiva and got a divine Bilva fruit. He broke the fruit into three pieces and installed it in three different places, Himalayas, Meru mountain and in Dwada Shanta Van (Kadayam). The Devas maintained this Bilva forest. Lord Shiva Linga appeared on his own (Swayambu Linga) and Pavati worshiped him in this forest. As she appeared as Kausi to kill the Asuras named Sumba and Nisumba, her complexion became darker. She started severe penance in this forest; Brahma made her complexion as golden color and named her as 'Nitya Kalyani'.
It is said that there were many unfortunate incidents happened in those days which made people to believe that the Goddess Nitya Kalyani was angry; they moved away from the temple and started staying in remote places. Later, a Brahmin from Sringeri was believed to have performed some religious rituals to pacify the Goddess.
As per another legend, the Goddess Nitya Kalyani was unhappy and angry as the villagers were pursuing material values at the cost of performing their religious rites. Seven priests died on seven successive days. The Goddess threw her "kedayam", the war shield, to a place which was 4 miles away from the temple. The villagers migrated to the place where the weapon fell. That place was called as "Kedayam" which later became "Kadayam".
There is also another legend which states that the Goddess was unable to bear the noise created by the inhabitants of the village; hence, she threw her "kadagam" (bracelet) to a faraway place and asked the villagers to migrate there. Thus the place was called as "Kadagam" which later became "Kadayam".
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Sri Vidyashankara Temple- Sringeri
Sri Vidyashankara Temple is located at Sringeri in the Chikmagalur district on Sahyadri Hills in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, which is one of the Advaitha Mathas established by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya.The Sringeri temple complex houses Vidyashankara Temple and the Sharada Peetham on the banks of the River Tungabhadra.
History
The Vidyashankara temple was built in around 1338A.D by Vidyaranya in memory of his Guru Vidyashankara or Vidyathirtha, by the support of Vijayanagara Rulers. Also, Vidyaranya was the Head of Sringeri Sharada Peetham from 1331AD to 1386AD who played a key role to establish the Vijayanagara Empire against the Muslim invaders from North India.
The Sringeri Sharada Peetham, adjacent to Vidyashankara temple, was initially established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century and had installed a sandalwood idol of Goddess Sharada along with a Sri Chakra in front of her. However, later due to destruction by Muslim invaders, the broken idol was replaced with a Gold Idol of Goddess Sharada by Vijayanagara Rulers.
Architecture
The Vidyashankara temple built on the Samadhi of Vidyashankara is an admirable monument made entirely of carved stone resembling the architectural style of Hoysalas and Dravidians. The temple structure stands on a high plinth featuring sculptures of the Hindu gods and various scenes of Hindu mythology all over the outer wall. Also, the sculptures of animals like elephant, lion and horses are carved on the bottom sides of the temple. In addition, the rear side of the temple composes sculptures of Lord Vishnu’s incarnations, the Dashavataras. The Vijayanagara Emperors influenced by Vidyaranya, have made great contributions to the temple structures.
There are six doorways leading to the temple and marvelously carved twelve pillars known as Zodiac or Raashi pillars in the temple hall. Each pillar composes a roaring lion with a rolling stone ball in its mouth. The pillars marked with their corresponding Zodiac sign, are arranged in such a manner that the sun’s rays fall on the pillar in order of the twelve solar month. A large elevated circle is marked with converging lines on the flooring that indicates the direction of the shadows from the zodiac pillar. In addition to this, the ceiling is carved extraordinarily with lotus and parrots sculptures.
Entering into the temple on the west side, the main sanctum or Garbhagriha houses Vidya Ganapathy on one side and Goddess Durga on the other side. Shrines of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara with their consorts house in the main sanctum. Lord Shiva’s idol is installed on the Samadhi facing towards East. Above the Garbhagriha, there is a magnificent vimana and the external roof is made up of a sloping structural slab.
Every year, Vidyatirtha Rathotsava is celebrated grandly during Kartika Shukla paksha. Also, Navaratri Festival is celebrated in the Sharada Peetham.
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Sri Vidyashankara Temple is located at Sringeri in the Chikmagalur district on Sahyadri Hills in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, which is one of the Advaitha Mathas established by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya.The Sringeri temple complex houses Vidyashankara Temple and the Sharada Peetham on the banks of the River Tungabhadra.
History
The Vidyashankara temple was built in around 1338A.D by Vidyaranya in memory of his Guru Vidyashankara or Vidyathirtha, by the support of Vijayanagara Rulers. Also, Vidyaranya was the Head of Sringeri Sharada Peetham from 1331AD to 1386AD who played a key role to establish the Vijayanagara Empire against the Muslim invaders from North India.
The Sringeri Sharada Peetham, adjacent to Vidyashankara temple, was initially established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century and had installed a sandalwood idol of Goddess Sharada along with a Sri Chakra in front of her. However, later due to destruction by Muslim invaders, the broken idol was replaced with a Gold Idol of Goddess Sharada by Vijayanagara Rulers.
Architecture
The Vidyashankara temple built on the Samadhi of Vidyashankara is an admirable monument made entirely of carved stone resembling the architectural style of Hoysalas and Dravidians. The temple structure stands on a high plinth featuring sculptures of the Hindu gods and various scenes of Hindu mythology all over the outer wall. Also, the sculptures of animals like elephant, lion and horses are carved on the bottom sides of the temple. In addition, the rear side of the temple composes sculptures of Lord Vishnu’s incarnations, the Dashavataras. The Vijayanagara Emperors influenced by Vidyaranya, have made great contributions to the temple structures.
There are six doorways leading to the temple and marvelously carved twelve pillars known as Zodiac or Raashi pillars in the temple hall. Each pillar composes a roaring lion with a rolling stone ball in its mouth. The pillars marked with their corresponding Zodiac sign, are arranged in such a manner that the sun’s rays fall on the pillar in order of the twelve solar month. A large elevated circle is marked with converging lines on the flooring that indicates the direction of the shadows from the zodiac pillar. In addition to this, the ceiling is carved extraordinarily with lotus and parrots sculptures.
Entering into the temple on the west side, the main sanctum or Garbhagriha houses Vidya Ganapathy on one side and Goddess Durga on the other side. Shrines of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara with their consorts house in the main sanctum. Lord Shiva’s idol is installed on the Samadhi facing towards East. Above the Garbhagriha, there is a magnificent vimana and the external roof is made up of a sloping structural slab.
Every year, Vidyatirtha Rathotsava is celebrated grandly during Kartika Shukla paksha. Also, Navaratri Festival is celebrated in the Sharada Peetham.
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Jejuri's Khandoba Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the incarnation of Lord Shiva Khandoba located on a hill in Jejuri, Maharashtra, India. This is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra. Jejuri's Khandoba is the ancestral goddess of many communities with farmers families of Maharashtra and Dakcan, Brahmins and Khanabadosh Dhangar tribes. Khandoba is a tribal deity (a powerful deity) considered the incarnation of Lord Shiva.
The temple is on a hill named Jayadri, now known as Jejuri.
It is said that a group of turmeric shepherds appeared as Gods, hence it is considered sacred in Jejuri temple.
Khandoba, also known as Khanderav, Khanderai, Malhari-Martand and Malhar, is a popular deity in Maharashtra. Khandoba is considered the incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Many people in Maharashtra worship Khandoba as their ancestral goddess (paternal guardian god). Maharashtra's Kunbi-Maratha caste, Dhangar tribe, shepherds and foodbadosh people respect Jejuri's Khandoba.
The temple is on a hill named Jayadri, now known as Jejuri.
It is said that a group of turmeric shepherds appeared as Gods, hence it is considered sacred in Jejuri temple.
Khandoba, also known as Khanderav, Khanderai, Malhari-Martand and Malhar, is a popular deity in Maharashtra. Khandoba is considered the incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Many people in Maharashtra worship Khandoba as their ancestral goddess (paternal guardian god). Maharashtra's Kunbi-Maratha caste, Dhangar tribe, shepherds and foodbadosh people respect Jejuri's Khandoba.
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Mahavir Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman in Patna, Bihar, India. This is one of the best and oldest Hanuman temples in the country. Mahavir Temple is the most famous temple of North India. Every year millions of devotees visit this temple. The statue of crisis removal holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. Many people come to this temple on the holy occasion of Ram Navami.
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This famous temple is a symbol of devotion and spirit and devotees come here every day with their wishes, they believe that crisis will fulfill their every wish. Many devotees recite Hanuman Chalisa inside the temple. The temple is located just outside the Patna Railway Junction, which makes it a popular destination for both devotees and tourists.