We reached Swamimalai, one of the Arupadai Veedu temples, on a Saturday evening, climbed the 60 steps to have His Darshan. And again on Sunday morning went to have darshan. Took spl tickets,went inside to have a more closer look at Him. Swaminathaswami is a handsome God. Tall, brimming with knowledge, who could tell the meaning of OM to His own father Shiva. I recited Swaminathaswami karavalamba sthothram and started singing a thirupugazh. The priest said sing another one.
From there our journey of the day continued to thiruvaiyaru temple, Lord Panchanadeeswarar the presiding deity with his consort Dharmasamvardhini were ready to shower their blessings. Got opportunity to sing madhar pirai and Nannu kanna in their respective sannadhis.
From there we proceeded to Saint Thiagaraja's Samadhi, where Abhishekam was in progress. The priest here asked me can you sing. Was very happy to sing two krithi.
Our next pit stop was Narayana theerthar jeeva samadhi, Thirupoonthuruthi, our native village.Never knew all theses days the great composer's was a jeeva samadhi. The place was rich with positive vibes. Sang two tharangams there. Then we visited Soundaryanayaki Sametha Pushpavaneswarar temple in Thirupoothuruthi (one of the saptha sthana temples).
While driving back to Swamimalai had Darshan at Aabathsagayeswarar temple, Thirupazhanam one of the saptha sthana temples..
Drove back to Swamimalai for lunch and little rest. After a short nap, drove to Koothanur saraswathi temple. It was great to see the paddy fields. The velvetty green carpet was a treat to the eyes. We had a good darshan at the temple. Kept pens near Her and received her blessings.
On our way to Govindapuram we saw a big peacock which came to quench its thirst in kollidam.
Govindapuram the place filled was with Rama nama, the gigantic Anjaneyar welcomed us. We were speechless inside the adhishtanam. Breathing the rama nama which was in the air. Went to Mettur swamigal adhishtanam which is nearing completion. Such an ardent devotee of Paramacharya a humble and a simple soul who shed his mortal coil on deepavali day last year.
Peeped inside vittal panduranga temple. Oh what a contrast.. Such calmness inside the mutt and so much of cheerfullness in the temple which is the meaning of our life.
Next we stopped in thiruvidaimarudhur temple, a really huge nandhi for the huge mahalingam. We drove back to Swamimalai to see the Lord in sandhana kappu.
Next day dawned and we started our return journey to Madras. While returning we visited Vaitheeswaran kovil and Chidambaram temple enroute. Many devotees throng the Vaitheeswaran kovil that they are not able to maintain it cleanly. Feet start sticking to the floor of the temple.
Visiting Chidambaram temple has always been a favourite of mine. Sang adia padhathai, Siva chidambaram and pitha pirai in chidambaram temple and was fortunate to have closer view of the Lord and Chidambara ragasiyam. The trip to Chidambaram is unfinished if one does not have the Darshan at Thillai Kali temple. Thillai Kali a ferrocious Goddess was getting ready for the yearly festival.
A trip still fresh in our memory.
From there our journey of the day continued to thiruvaiyaru temple, Lord Panchanadeeswarar the presiding deity with his consort Dharmasamvardhini were ready to shower their blessings. Got opportunity to sing madhar pirai and Nannu kanna in their respective sannadhis.
From there we proceeded to Saint Thiagaraja's Samadhi, where Abhishekam was in progress. The priest here asked me can you sing. Was very happy to sing two krithi.
While driving back to Swamimalai had Darshan at Aabathsagayeswarar temple, Thirupazhanam one of the saptha sthana temples..
Drove back to Swamimalai for lunch and little rest. After a short nap, drove to Koothanur saraswathi temple. It was great to see the paddy fields. The velvetty green carpet was a treat to the eyes. We had a good darshan at the temple. Kept pens near Her and received her blessings.
On our way to Govindapuram we saw a big peacock which came to quench its thirst in kollidam.
Govindapuram the place filled was with Rama nama, the gigantic Anjaneyar welcomed us. We were speechless inside the adhishtanam. Breathing the rama nama which was in the air. Went to Mettur swamigal adhishtanam which is nearing completion. Such an ardent devotee of Paramacharya a humble and a simple soul who shed his mortal coil on deepavali day last year.
Peeped inside vittal panduranga temple. Oh what a contrast.. Such calmness inside the mutt and so much of cheerfullness in the temple which is the meaning of our life.
Next we stopped in thiruvidaimarudhur temple, a really huge nandhi for the huge mahalingam. We drove back to Swamimalai to see the Lord in sandhana kappu.
Next day dawned and we started our return journey to Madras. While returning we visited Vaitheeswaran kovil and Chidambaram temple enroute. Many devotees throng the Vaitheeswaran kovil that they are not able to maintain it cleanly. Feet start sticking to the floor of the temple.
Visiting Chidambaram temple has always been a favourite of mine. Sang adia padhathai, Siva chidambaram and pitha pirai in chidambaram temple and was fortunate to have closer view of the Lord and Chidambara ragasiyam. The trip to Chidambaram is unfinished if one does not have the Darshan at Thillai Kali temple. Thillai Kali a ferrocious Goddess was getting ready for the yearly festival.
A trip still fresh in our memory.
