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Narasimhar Temples Sri Viswaroopa Lakshmi Nrusimha Swamy, Kattavakkam village, Walajabad, Kanchipuram district.

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Ten-year-old shrine with a deity similar to Narasimha in Hampi Kattavakkam, a village near Walajabad, has a temple, constructed approximately 10 years back, for a rare deity worshipped as Vishvaroopa Lakshmi Narasimha Swami (Vishnu). Kattavakkam, a village near Walajabad, has a temple, constructed approximately 10 years back, for a rare deity worshipped as Vishvaroopa Lakshmi Narasimha Swami (Vishnu). This majestic image is in a seated posture with the seven hoods of Adisesha outspread above the head. He holds the discus (chakra) in the right upper hand and the bow and arrow together in the left upper hand.

The lower right hand is in the pose of offering protection (abhaya hasta) and the lower left hand is in the boon-giving pose (varada hasta). Mahalakshmi, holding a lotus in the left hand, with the right hand in abhaya hasta, is seated on Narasimha’s left lap. The UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagar dynasty from 1336 AD to 1565 AD, near the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, has a huge monolithic Narasimha image, 6.7 metres high, in a damaged condition.

This deity was consecrated in the reign of Krishnadeva Raya in 1528 AD, as mentioned in an inscription.

In Hampi, the mutilated image of Narasimha is seen seated on the coils of Adisesha whose seven hoods are outspread above and with the yoga-patta (band) around the knees.

Narasimha’s four arms which once held various weapons and the image of goddess Lakshmi, once seated on the left leg, have been broken. Although the weapons held in Narasimha’s hands and the Lakshmi image are not seen today, the pieces once found in the debris near this temple reveal that this deity once held a chakra in the upper right hand, a bow and arrow in the upper left hand, while the lower hands were in the abhaya and varada mudras. The deity in Kattavakkam is similar to the one in Hampi of the Vijayanagara times.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha perumal temple,Sevilimedu,Kanchipuram Dear bhagavathas, We all aware that there are 106 Perumal temples in India and Present day Nepal that has been considered as Divya desam since the Azhvar saints sang in praise of the Lord in these temples.Apart from these temples there are numerous vaishnava temples mostly in South India that

are visited by great srivaishnava acharyas like Sri Ramanuja, Sri Vedanta Desika and Sri Manavala Maamuni etc.. There are plenty of vishnu and siva temples in Kanchipuram which every one is aware of. The Kanchi varadarajar temple is well known to us and Pallava kings have taken great care of these temples and these temples had glorious time during their kingdom.However during the mugal invasion there was a great threat to these siva/vishnu temples and our acharyas have taken great pains to preserve the deities and the temple. At Srirangam during the Malikkafur's invasion Sri Pillai lokacharya has taken the idols of Sri Ranganatha to Thirumalai and for many years the temple at Srirangam was locked.Similarly during the Mugal invasion the Kanchi Varadarajar was taken to a less known temple at Sevilimedu village in the banks of Palar. There was a beautiful Sri Lakshmi Narasimha temple at this village and Sri Varada was residing here for one year and HIS utsavams were performed here.The idols were taken to this temple from original varadaraja temple thru a tunnel which can be even seen today. In order to remind of this incident even today Sri Varada visits this temple during Chitra Pournami day. Another interesting note is that the famous well from which Sri Ramanuja used to offer water to Sri Varada is situated near to this temple. The Well is called SalaikiNaru meaning the Well near the road. The deities here are so beautiful and the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha is 7 ft tall salagrama and Sri Soundarya valli Thayar is 5 ft tall. Utsava moorthy is called as Sri Soundarya varadan.There are also vigrahas of Sri Hanuman, Sri Andal and Sri Kannan. What ever you read is the History.What happens today.. The Rajagopuram is totally damaged and even you have to use alternate entrance to visit the temple. Further no sanctum santorum for Hanuman and Andal. The madappalli (kitchen) is house for rats and mouse.There is no money for daily aradana too.. The local residents and archakas have approached few mutts and the response is not very encouraging. BUT with the blessings of Sriya: pathi YOU can make a difference to this temple. The current estimate is around 15 lakhs of rupees to renovate the gopuram and other maintenance works. Please review the images of scanned pages of Kumudam bhakthi special below regarding this temple.

SRI NARASIMHA DARSHANAM 5

SEVILIMEDU

PRAYER FOR BLESSINGS TO THE WORLD

SVASTHAANESHU MARUT GANAAN NIYAMAYAN SVAADHINA SARVENDRIYA: PARYANGA STIRA DHARANAA PRAKATITHA PRATYANGH MUKHAAVASTHITHI: PRAAYENA PRANIPEDHUSHAAM PRABHURASAOU YOGAM NIJAM SIKSHAYAN KAAMAA NATHANUTAAT ASESHAA JAGATHAAM KAAMAASIKAA KESARI: In this verse set in the majestic Sarthoola Vikriditham meter to remind one of the powerful movements of the fast lion chasing Hiranya, Swami Desikan prays to Kaamaasikaa Narasimhan to bless the people of the world and grant them all their desired boons (Asaou. Kaamaasikaa Kesari: Asesha Jagathaam kaaman aatanuthaath). Swami describes the Lord facing west. He sits in Paryangaasanam at ThiruvELukkai and appears in his Yogic posture giving the impression that He is ready to teach His devotees the secrets of Yoga that require knowledge about the firm control of the five vayus (Praanan, Apaanam, Samaanam, Udhaanam and Vyaanam). He also appears to indicate to them the firm way to control the five Karmendriyaas and the five Jnanendriyaas as the prerequisite to meditate on Him. One of the names for Lord Narasimhan is Hrishikesan or the one who has full control over his Indriyaas. Kamasikaa Narasimhan’s Paryangaasanam (Yoga Pattai with a belt over his crossed legs and knees) reminds of His Yogaacharya role in teaching his disciples such as Prahlaada the secrets of Yoga to attain His blessings. SRI LAKSHMINARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE SEVILIMEDU Kancheepuram is popularly known in South India as a famous “Temple Town” because there are hundreds of Temples – Small and big built by Pallava Kings. There is a hamlet about 2 kms away from this town called “SEVILIMEDU”.

SRI NARASIMHA DARSHANAM 5 SEVILIMEDU PRAYER FOR BLESSINGS TO THE WORLD SVASTHAANESHU MARUT GANAAN NIYAMAYAN SVAADHINA SARVENDRIYA:

PARYANGA STIRA DHARANAA PRAKATITHA PRATYANGH MUKHAAVASTHITHI: PRAAYENA PRANIPEDHUSHAAM PRABHURASAOU YOGAM NIJAM SIKSHAYAN KAAMAA NATHANUTAAT ASESHAA JAGATHAAM KAAMAASIKAA KESARI:

In this verse set in the majestic Sarthoola Vikriditham meter to remind one of the powerful movements of the fast lion chasing Hiranya, Swami Desikan prays to Kaamaasikaa Narasimhan to bless the people of the world and grant them all their desired boons (Asaou. Kaamaasikaa Kesari: Asesha Jagathaam kaaman aatanuthaath). Swami describes the Lord facing west. He sits in Paryangaasanam at ThiruvELukkai and appears in his Yogic posture giving the impression that He is ready to teach His devotees the secrets of Yoga that require knowledge about the firm control of the five vayus (Praanan, Apaanam, Samaanam, Udhaanam and Vyaanam). He also appears to indicate to them the firm way to control the five Karmendriyaas and the five Jnanendriyaas as the prerequisite to meditate on Him. One of the names for Lord Narasimhan is Hrishikesan or the one who has full control over his Indriyaas. Kamasikaa Narasimhan’s Paryangaasanam (Yoga Pattai with a belt over his crossed legs and knees) reminds of His Yogaacharya role in teaching his disciples such as Prahlaada the secrets of Yoga to attain His blessings. Courtesy : www.sundarasimham.org E-Book # 8 Sri KaaseekAshtaka StOtram Verse - 5 SRI LAKSHMINARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE SEVILIMEDU Kancheepuram is popularly known in South India as a famous “Temple Town” because there are hundreds of Temples – Small and big built by Pallava Kings. There is a hamlet about 2 kms away from this town called “SEVILIMEDU”.

SRI NARASIMHA DARSHANAM 5 SEVILIMEDU It is said that the maid servant (Sevilithai) of Pallava Queen stayed in this village and hence it is known as “ Sevilimedu ”. Another reason cited by some is ”SEVALLI POOKAL” were in the ponds in the village which was the reason for the name of the village. SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHASWAMY Temple is located in this village. There are

SRI NARASIMHA DARSHANAM 5 SEVILIMEDU epigraphic evidence to show that Raja Parameswara Pallava performed Samproshanam for this temple. The age of the temple is said to be around 1200 yrs old. The temple is situated in 2 acres with 65 feet Rajagopuram. There are separate Sannathis for Perumal, Thayyar and Anjaneyaswamy. The Moolavar Narasimhar is 7 ft height and 5 ft breadth, the Uthsavar is known as SOUNDARYA VARDHAR . Hence Thayyar also is 5 ft height with 3 ft breadth. The Thayyar is called Soundaravalli Thayar . The Kanchi varadarajar temple is well known to us and Pallava kings have taken great care of these temples and these temples had glorious time during their kingdom.However during the mugal invasion there was a great threat to these siva/vishnu temples and our acharyas have taken great pains to preserve the deities and the temple. At Srirangam during the Malikkafur's invasion Sri Pillai lokacharya has taken the idols of Sri Ranganatha to Thirumalai and for many years the temple at Srirangam was locked.Similarly during the Mugal invasion the Kanchi Varadarajar was taken to a less known temple at Sevilimedu village in the banks of Palar. There was a beautiful Sri Lakshmi Narasimha temple at this village and Sri Varada was residing here for one year and HIS utsavams were performed here.The idols were taken to this temple from original varadaraja temple thru a tunnel which can be even seen today. In order to remind of this incident even today Sri Varada visits this temple during Chitra Pournami day.

Another interesting note is that the famous well from which Sri Ramanuja used to offer water to Sri Varada is situated near to this temple. The Well is called SalaikiNaru meaning the Well near the road. There is another interesting place near Sevilimedu. This place is called Nadavavi Kinaru. This is a big well constructed during Pallava Period. In those days this is used for irrigation purpose. Beneath the water there is a Mandapam. During Chitra Pournami the water will be drained out. There are steps to get in to the Mandapam.On the night of Chitra Pournami, Sevilimedu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy give darshan to all astikas in this mandapam. This place is 6 kms away from Sevilimedu.

SRI NARASIMHA DARSHANAM 5 SEVILIMEDU SRI NARASIMHA DARSHANAM 5 SEVILIMEDU SRI NARASIMHA DARSHANAM 5 SEVILIMEDU STEPS TO GET IN TO THE MANDAPAM

SrI Srimathe ramanujaya namaha

Virtual Tour Abhimana sthalams Sevilimedu/Salai kinaru (Well near the road)

Sevilimedu Main gopuram( Recently built)

Thayar sannidhi

The Well from which Sri Ramanuja offered water to Sri Varadaraja

This is an excellent scene. Can you the main gopuram of Sri Varadarajar temple. Sri Ramanuja used to walk from the salaikinaru daily to offer water from the well shown above.

Sri Ramanujar sannidhi at Salai Kinaru

Kanchipuram – Dusi – Manampathi (Vandavasi) Sevilimedu

1) Sri Narasimhar Temple One of the biggest Rudhra Narasimhar having Lakshmi on his lap Links: Location Photos 2) Shiva Temple Links: Location 3) Sri Ramanujar Sannidhi This is the place where Sri Ramanujaar used to live after estranging himself from married life. This is the place where Thirumazhisai aalwaar along with Kani kannan and Yadotkaari stayed for one night during banishment of Kani kannan from the kingdom. Ramanujar used to take water from the nearby well and do thirumanjanam to Sri Varadharajar temple. This temple exactly faces Varadharajar temple and its gopurams are visible from here. Links: Location 4) Salai Kinaru Located closed to the Ramanujar Sannidhi, this is the well from where Sri Ramanujar used to draw water and carry to Sri Varadaraja Perumaal temple for thirumanjanam purpose. Links: Location Injimedu

Injimedu is also called Yagna Vedhikai, as many yagna rituals are performed in the village. Since the time of Sri Sashta Parankusha Yatheendra Maha Desikan,[when?] Sri Yaga Samrakshana Ramar founded many Yagams and Vedams. Srimath Ahobila mutt was started by Srimath Aadhivan Sadagopan swamy, born circa 1300 A.D. He played a role in the construction of several temples in the area. In this Aacharya Parampara, Sri Sashta Parankusha swamy (the sixth Jeeyar) was also involved in the maintenance of these temples. These temples were destroyed in consecutive invasions and only the Ramar temple was left. There are currently three main temples in the village: Perumal Temple, Sri Lakshminarasimhar Temple, and Siva Temple. Injimedu Periyamalai Temple Injimedu is also known for the Injimedu Periyamalai Temple which was built in memory of Lord Shiva. This ancient temple is considered to be more than 2500 Years old as per the available historical accounts.[citation needed] Mythologically it is associated with Krythayuga. Other Landmarks   

A 5'6" Shiva Lingam statue atop a hill A 4' goddess Thirumani Nayagi's statue Periyamalai Mountain, a place of worship for rishies and saints

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Lord Vinayaka, made out of white marble from Baroda province (Gujarath State) through Sri. P.G. Krishnan and Smt. Dhanalakshmi An epigraph by Chola King Vikramadhitya located atop a hillock that dates back to 1126 A.D. and describes the story of Lord Shiva

இஞ் சிமேடு பஞ் ச ஸ்ரீ நரசிே் ே மேத்திரங் கள் , ேற் றுே் பஞ் ச ஸ்ரீ ராே மேத்திரங் கள் Injimedu is a village situated near the Peranamallur taluk of Tiruvannamalai district. Injimedu, also known as Sri Narasimhapuram, is located on the banks of Cheyyar (Bahunadhi) 24 km from Vandavasi and 140 km from Chennai and was established by Sixth Jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Matam Sri Shasta Parankusa Yatheendra Mahadesikan. It is believed that various YAGNAS were performed in this village for Lord Sriman Narayanan and thus called as Yagamedu (Yagnavedhikai) which over the years came to be known as Injimedu. This is the birth place of two of the Jeeyars of Sri Ahobila Math: the 34th Pontiff Sri Sadagopa Ramanuja Yatheendra Mahadesikan and the 42nd Pontiff Sri SriRanga Sadagopa Yatheendra Mahadesikan. How to Reach Injimedu?

From Koyambedu-Chennai bus stand [CMBT] Buses towards Thiruvannamalai (Route No: 208), Polur (Route No:148) will reach China Kozhyapaloor coot road [China Kozhyaploor ‘X’ roads]. From this place autos are available to reach Injimedu Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple.

Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimedu Temple location : There are lots of buses that run from Chennai to Polur travel via Injimedu. The temple is found near to the stopping and can get the clear route from the local people. Lots of buses also run from Vandhavasi.

Srimath Aadhivan Sadagopan Swamy and Injimedu: Srimath Ahobila mutt was started by Srimath Aadhivan Sadagopan swamy, who was born almost 630 years back, has came forward in constructing lots of temples. In this Aacharya Parampara, Sri Sashta Parankusha swamy, who was the sixth Jeeyar has constructed and helped almost 60 temples and has put in lots of great scholars who are well versed in vedams to maintain those temples. Injimedu – Yagnamedu: One such sthalam is "Yagnamedu". And as the days progressed, this sthalam is called as "Injimedu". This sthalam is also called as "Yagna vedhikai", as lots of yagnams (Yagams / Homams) are performed in this sthalam for the world peace and for human community.

Srimath Azhagiya Singar and Sri Varadhar: Srimath Azhagiya Singar 45th Jeeyar had a great affinity towards Kanchi Sri Varadhar. So, he

wanted to install his Divya Mangala Roopam in this temple. So, he installed Sri Varadhar and Sri Perundevi thaayar in this temple. Sri Yaga Samrakshana Ramar: From the time of Sri Sashta Parankusha Yatheendra Maha Desikan, it is said that Sri Ramar of this sthalam has found lots of Yagams and Vedams. Problem in marriage, Puthra Bhagyam, etc., are said to vanish if we visit this sthalam and get the dharshan of this Sri Ramar. Sri Ramar is said to be found almost 1500 years back and it is said that he emerged from yagam, so he is called with the Thiru Naamam - "Sri Yaga Samrakshana Ramar". Specifically, if people born in Moola, Aayilyam nakshatrams and are found to face any problem in getting married, they can visit this sthalam, so that their problems gets cured. PunarNirmaanam of the temple: At present, the temple is being renovated. Due to the lack of funds, the work of the temple is getting delayed a bit. So, bhaktas who wish to join in this great Kainkaryam of constructing the temple can come forward and generously donate for the temple.

Lots of Avathara Purushas, Aacharyas have born in this sthalam and they have leaded their lives in this place. They are the people who have formulated the basics of leading our life. So, we have to take care of their works what they have left for us. So, it is our duty to follow them though it is not for them, for us. So, bhaktas come forward join hands and let our following generations been blessed by Sri Varadhar, Sri Perundevi thaayar and Sri Yaga Samrakshana Ramar of Injimedu.

Sri VaradhaRaja Perumal Temple Injimedu

Injimedu Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple. Injimedu Sri Seetha Devi sametha Sri Yagna Ramar Temple. Injimedu Sri Perundevi Nayika sametha Sri VaradhaRaja Perumal Temple.

Temple Details Moolavar (Main Deity) Sri Varadha Raja Perumal in Nindra Thirukolam (Standing posture). Sri Perundevi Thayar in Amarntha Thirukolam (Sitting Posture) in Thani Sanithi (Separate Shrine).

Utchavar (Festival Deity) Sri Prahalladha Varadhar swamy ( Sri VaradhaRajar) with Sridevi and Bhoodevi Thayars. Also we can take dharshan of Utchavar Navaneetha Krishnar.

Vimanam Puniyakoti Vimanam Theertham Sutha Pushkarni Sthala Virusham Parijatham , Shenbagham Other Sanithis Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhar Swamy Sanithi (Separate Shrine). Utchavar Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar , Sri Lakshmi Hayagreevar. Sri Sita Devi Lakshmana Garuda Hanumantha sametha Sri Yagna Ramar Sanithi ( Separate Shrine). Utchavar Sita Devi sametha Sri Ramachandra Moorthy with Lakshmanar Garudar and Anjaneyar. Sudharshanar Sanithi (Separate Shrine). Sri Andal Sanithi (Separate Shrine).

Temple History This temple is situated in the place called Injimedu which is also known as Yagna Vedhikai or Yagnamedu in ancient times as, in Vedic and ancient times a number of yagas (yagam) and Yagnas were done to the lord by number of Rishis in this sthalam. This sthalam is situated on the banks of river Cheyyar. This Sthalam (temple) is also called as Dhakshina Ayodhi and Narasimhapuram. This temple is the third temple in Pancha Rama Kshethrams (5 holy Rama temples) in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu and one of the Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams in Tamil Nadu. Sri Bharatwaja Maharishi has done a lot of Homas, Yagams and Yagnas to Sri VaradhaRajar swamy and to Sri Yagna Ramar in this temple. In this temple, Moolavar Sri Varadha Raja Perumal blesses the devotees as Varaprasadhi in standing posture (Nindra Thirukolam) with Sri Perundevi Thayar in separate shrine.

Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhar Swamy Sanithi: Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhar in amarntha Thirukolam (sitting posture) with Sri SenchuLakshmi Thayar sitting on Swami's lap. In this temple, Thayar is seeing Lord with one eye and bakthas with the other eye. Child Sri Baktha Prahaladha is standing next to Lord and Periya Thiruvadi Sri Garudalwar is sitting beneath Swami's Thiruvadi. In this temple Lord Sri Narasimhar is wearing sri Pathuka as he is ready to start, when bakthas pray and call him. Utchavar Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar and sri Lakshmi Hayagreevar are also present in the Narasimhar shrine.

Sri Yagna Ramar Sanithi:

Sri Bharatwaja Maharishi has established (Prathistai) Sri Ramar idol in this temple. Sri Sita Devi Lakshmana Garuda Hanumantha sametha Sri Ramar is in a separate shrine. Here in this temple Sri Ramar blesses the devotees as Sri Yagna Samrakshana Ramar with Sita Devi. Sri Ramar is holding bow and arrow in his hands. A very special and unique thing in this temple is, Lord Narasimhar is present on the top of the Rama's bow as to provide maha sakthi to destroy the demons. One can see Sri Narasimhar's face on the top of the bow in Sri Rama's hand. Sri Lakshmana with bow and arrow is standing next to Lord Rama. Sri Garudar (Periya Thiruvadi) is standing, praying to the Lord on the right and Sri Anjaneyar (Siriya Thiruvadi) is standing, praying to the Lord on the left. It is very rare to see Sri Garuda and Sri Anjaneya swamy both together with Lord Sri Rama in any temple. Sri Garudar is Yagna Devatha here and Sri Anjaneya swamy gives dharshan as Sri Kalyana Varadha Anjaneyaswamy wearing Makara Kundalam in his ears is another speciality here.

Sri Sudharshanar and Andal Sanithi: We can take dharshan of Sri Sudharshanar and Devi Sri Andal in separate shrines.

This place is the birth place (avathara sthalam) for two of the Jeeyars of Ahobila Muth 34th Pattam Srivan Satakopa Sri Satakopa Ramanuja Yatheendra Mahadesikan and 42th Pattam Srivan Satakopa Sri SrirangaSatakopa Yatheendra Mahadesikan.

Prarthana Sthalam 1. For Every Swathi Nakshathram and Moola Nakshathram Yagam and Annadhana are done in this temple in a grand manner. Devotees contribute and join in these Homas, Yagams and poojas. 2. For marriage and child boon: Manjal malai ( garland tied with dried Turmeric sticks ) is offered to Perundevi Thayar. After doing prarthana to Thayar, devotees do pooja to dried turmeric sticks in their houses one on each day for 48 days. Then those turmeric sticks are tied into malai (garland) and offered to Thayar. The pooja details are provided in the temple. Prarthanas are done to Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy and also to Sri Kalyana Varadha Anjaneya swamy in this temple for any marriage obstacles and for any other dhoshas.

Timings 8.00 am to 12.00 pm 5.00 to 8.00 pm

Contact Details Sri. Varadarajan E N : +91- 9444022548 , 9962522548. Injimedu Sri Sriranga Sadakopa Kainkarya Sabha

Temple Address

Sri Perundevi Nayika Sametha Sri VaradhaRaja Perumal Temple, Injimedu Perumal Temple, Injimedu Road , Injimedu, Tamil Nadu 604503

Location This temple is situated in a village called Injimedu situated near the Peranamallur taluk of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. This temple is around 29 km from Vandavasi, 60 to 70 km from Kanchipuram and 140 km from Chennai.

Injimedu Periyamalai Shiva Temple

Name : Injimedu Periyamalai Shiva Temple Location : The temple is situated with 50 Km radius of world famous temples such as Kanchipuram, Melmaruvathur, Vellore are Thiruvannamalai. Transport Facilities : 2 Buses of Tamil Nadu from Bangalore-475 (6 PM) 476 (9.30 PM)From Temple Bus No.475 (7.30 AM), - 476 (10.30 AM) Saraswathi Ramadas Mini Bus between Pernamallur & Chetpet via temple 6 trips a day in every two hours There are other Government and private buses every 2 hours in the main road near the temple Legend : 1) Once there was an ego battle between Brahma and Vishnu, they set off to reach the top and bottom of Shiva as a competition. During that time Thazamboo (Lavender tree flower) gave a false witness to Shiva that Brahma had reached the top of Shiva. Knowing this, Shiva cursed Thazampoo that it should not be used in any Shiva pooja. In order to get rid of the curse, it stands here as the Sthala Vruksham. Nandhi’s footsteps are seen here.

2) Mythology has it that the wedding of Lord Shiva with Parvathi was performed at Mount Kailash, the eternal and ethereal abode of Lord Shiva. All the Devas, Rishis, Saints, along with Lord Vishnu, Brahma and their consorts assembled to witness the marriage. The northern part Himalayan Mountain, sunk in whereas the Southern part has gone up. So to make it balance, As desired by Lord Shiva, Agastya Risha stood on top of the Mount and hence the Mount sub-merged into the earth. Rishi Agastya witnessed the marriage of Lord Shiva with Parvathi from the top of this Mount. Therefore the prayers of the devotees for their marriages are getting fulfilled. 3) NANDI, became ‘Vaahana’ of Shiva : Nandi, son of saint Siladara performed penance seeking blessings and acceptance of Lord Shiva. It is from this Holy Hill Periyamalai that Lord Shiva blessed Nandi to be His Vehicle, for the first time. Since then, this Hill is venerated and worshipped by the Saints and Devatas as a sacred place. Worshipping Lord Nandeeshwara of this temple is regarded as very sacred as He grants the prayers. The village was called “Nandipuravinnagaram” (Sky high village, Nandipuram) as Periyamalai was very tall once upon a time. 4) Amavasya Thithi Rishi Siladara performed penance. Lord Shiva appeared before the saint, and asked him what boon he wants. Rishi requested Lord to attain Mukthi along with the mortal body (sthula sarira) Lord granted his prayer. Joyfully when saint was traversing in the sky, Rishi Narada intercepted and enlightened the Rishi that he cannot enter the heaven with his mortal body. There is a inner secret of his birth. He has to return to earth to commence the Amavasya Thithi to redeem the bondaged soul from their sins. Thus the Rishi started the Amavasya (offering prayers to departed souls) by wearing the Holy Grass Minji. This word Minji has become Inji and now it is the name of the village itself i.e. INJIMEDU. 5) Anointment of Herbal Shivalinga Saint Devadootha prayed Lord Shiva for many years. Lord appeared before him and granted his prayer. Hence Saint Devadootha anointed the Shivalinga in ancient times on top of the Mountain. The Linga was made out of herbal plants. 6) Ganga Lord Shiva created a Holy Ganga on top of the mountain as the Rishis prayed for water for their use. This Holy spring is perennial and is very sweet and cures many diseases. Description : This ancient temple is considered to be more than 2500 Years old as per the available historical accounts. Mythologicaly it is associated with krythayuga. Lord Shiva is in the form of lingam and is named as THIRUMANI CHERAI UDAYAR (highly decorative and attractive Shiva). The Goddess Parvati is named THIRUMANI NAYAGI (pleasant and blissful). This Shivalinga is 5 feet 6 inches tall atop the hill. Shivalinga is very elegant, attractive and vibrant. From any account, this is the tallest Shivalinga atop a Hill in India. This Temple is regarded as an abode of eternity (Mukthi) (Moksha) & also southern kailash. This small 200ft high hillock top temple has about 51 covered steps. So rain or sun will not affect the devotees. This is a 2500 years old temple which got ransacked about 700 years ago by various invasions. The Thirumanicherai Shiva lingam which was left alone without any pooja/ worship for nearly 700 years, finally got a facelift and the Kumbabhisheham took place in 1999. Sanghu theertham is present in the hill in the shape of Sanghu. It is said that there is a spacious cave

here where Pampatti Chithar is living in the form of a snake. There is a Holy spring which is perennial and is very sweet and cures many diseases. Edicts : An epigraph dating back to 1126 A.D. by Chola King Vikramadhitya atop the hillock describes the glory of Lord Shiva, the name of God, Village, Ruler and Sculptor. Another astonishing rock edict echoes like the Buddha principle that if any one goes to the temple their desires would be quenched. There are altogether 33 statues of different deities installed. There is a Dhyana Mantapa at the bottom. A cave and a Deepa Mantapa on top are adding beauty to the elegant temple.

Regular pooja timings : Morning session – 7.30 am to 12.30 pm Evening Session – 3.00 pm to 8.30 pm Festivals : Step pooja – 7 PM on 31st December to 7 PM on 1st January ( Padi Poojai ) Bi-monthly prothosha–4.30 pm to 7.30 pm Pongal special pooja–14th to 18th January Maha Shivaratri –6 am to 6 am Vinayak Chathurthi –3 days - 4 pm to 7 pm Injimedu is a village situated near the Peranamallur taluk of Tiruvannamalai district. Injimedu, also known as Sri Narasimhapuram, is located on the banks of Cheyyar (Bahunadhi) 24 km from Vandavasi and 140 km from Chennai and was established by Sixth Jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Matam Sri Shasta Parankusa Yatheendra Mahadesikan. It is believed that various YAGNAS were performed in this village for Lord Sriman Narayanan and thus called as Yagamedu (Yagnavedhikai) which over the years came to be known as Injimedu. This is the birth place of two of the Jeeyars of Sri Ahobila Math: the 34th Pontiff Sri Sadagopa Ramanuja Yatheendra Mahadesikan and the 42nd Pontiff Sri SriRanga Sadagopa Yatheendra Mahadesikan. Injimedu – Yagnamedu: Injimedu which as known as "Yagnamedu", as the days progressed, this sthalam is called as "Injimedu". This sthalam is also called as "Yagna vedhikai", as lots of yagnams (Yagams / Homams) are performed in this sthalam for the world peace and for human community. Now in this village there are two main temples The first one is the Perumal Temple, which is Sri Perundevi Nayika Sameta Sri Varadarajar, Hanumad, Lakshmana and Seetaa Sameta Sri Ramar, Sri LakshmiNarasimhar Temple and Siva Temple. This

temple is well known for the Injimedu Periyamalai temple which was built in memory of lord Shiva. The village is bound by Panchayat. For more images and picture please visit our picture gallery

How to Reach Injimedu? From Koyambedu-Chennai bus stand [CMBT] Buses towards Thiruvannamalai (Route No: 208), Polur (Route No:148) will reach China Kozhyapaloor coot road [China Kozhyaploor ‘X’ roads]. From this place autos are available to reach Injimedu Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Dear Bhagavath:, The SWATHI homam for KARTHIKAI (November), will be held on 7 day of KARTHIKAI (i.e., 23-Nov-2011) Wednesday, at Sri LAKSHMI NARASIMHAR sannathi, Injimedu, Vandavaasi taluk, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamilnadu.

Homa sankalpam starts around 09.00 AM. All are invited to participate in the homam and have the blessings of Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar. Those who have any special request during sankalpam, please send an email as early as possible to: [email protected] preferably at-least a day before. Latest photos can be found at http://www.injimedu.in/index_files/PhotosVideos.htm Bhagavathas can attend this homam in person and get prasadams. Those who are unable to attend the homam, and need of prasadam: Kindly send email to [email protected] with your communication address (within INDIA) along with their name, Nakshatram, Gotram to receive the Swathi Homa Prasadam. Those who want to contribute or participate in this SWATHI homam can do online transfer to below bank details: Bank : KARUR VAYSA BANK Name : INJEEMEDU SRI SRIRANGA SADAGOPA KAINKARYA SABHA A\c no: 125515564205 Branch: NANGANALLUR 600061, Chennai Those who want to send through Cheques/MO/DD, can send to below address: Cheques and DDs can be drawn in faour of "INJEEMEDU SRI SRIRANGA SADAGOPA KAINKARYA SABHA" E.V. NARASIMHAN AGRAHARAM, INJIMEDU VILLAGE (BPO) VIA PERANAMALLUR VANDAWASI TALUK TIRUVANNAMALALI DISTRICT TAMILNADU-604503 Cell:9500068480 & 9444022548 Phone: (91)04183294730. இஞ் சிமேடு ஸ்ரீ வரதராஜ பபருோள் மகாவில் -- 1 பபருமேகள் நிமறந்த ‘பாஹி நதி’ என்று மபாற் றி வணங் கப் படுே் பசய் யாற் றின் கமரயில் ‘‘யக்ஞ மவதிமக’’ (யாகமேடு) என்று பூஜிக்கப் படுே் மிகப் புராதனோன திருத்தலே் ‘இஞ் சிமேடு’ திருத்தலோகுே் . இங் கு மகட்குே் வரங் கமளக் மகட்டபடி அருளுே் திருக்மகாலத்தில் பபருந்மதவித் தாயார் சமேதராக வரதராஜப் பபருோன் எழுந்தருளி அருள் பாலிக்கின்றார்.

அழகிய நிலவு மபான்ற தன் திருமுக ேண்டலத்தால் எதிரிகமளயுே் ஈர்க்கக்கூடிய மபராற் றல் பமடத்த ரகுகுல திலகன் ராேபிரான் இஞ் சிமேடு திருத்தலத்தில் சீதா-லட்சுேண சமேதராக தன்மன நாடிவந்து தரிசிக்குே் பக்தர்களுக்கு அருமள வாரி வழங் கி வரப்பிரசாதியாக மசமவ சாதிக்கின்றார். இந்த ராேபிரானின் மூல விக்கிரகே் பரத்வாஜ முனிவரால் பிரதிஷ்மட பசய் து வழிபடப் பட்டது என்பது கூடுதல் சிறப் பாகுே் . ரகு வே் ச ேன்னர்கள் தங் களின் குல பதய் வோன ரங் கநாதப் பபருோமன யாகங் கள் ேற் றுே் மவள் விகளால் ஆராதித்தது மபான்று இங் கு எழுந்தருளியிருக்குே் ராேபிரானுே் ஆராதித்ததாக மிகப் பழமேயான ஓமலச் சுவடிகளிலிருந்து அறிய முடிகின்றது. ராேபிரான் தன் திருக்கரத்தில் ஏந்தியிருக்குே் தனுசின் (வில் ) மேல் புறத்தில் ‘நரசிே் ே மூர்த்தி’ எழுந்தருளியிருப் பது மவறு எங் குே் காணக்கிமடக்காத அரிய தரிசனோகுே் . ராேபிரானின் திருச்சந்நதியில் அஞ் சமன மேந்தன் அனுேன் அஞ் சலி ஹஸ்தனாக ராேமனத் பதாழுதவாறு எழுந்தருளியிருக்கின்றார். அருகில் கருடாழ் வார். Injimedu, also known as Sri Narasimhapuram, is located on the banks of Cheyyar (Bahunadhi) 24 km from Vandavasi and 140 km from Chennai.

INJIMEDU PERIYAMALAI THIRUMANICHERAI UDAIYAR TEMPLE Distance: 28kms from Vndavasi via Peranamallur

Shiva: Thirumanicherai Udaiyar

Amman: Thirumaninayaki

Sthala Viruksham: Thazhampoo

Theertham: Ootru Neer, Sangu Theertham present in Sangu Shape (shape of a conch)

Speciality:

The Shiva Linga is made of Navabhashanam. Abhishekam is done from the water brought from the spring water. The Abhisheka water cures many diseases - snake bites, infertility and so on.

This mount was tall approximately to the height of Himalayas. Therefore it was called Periyamalai. Agasthya witnessed the marriage of Lord Shiva in Kailash from the top of this mount before it was pressed down.It sank down when Agasthya kept his feet on the peak.

The foot steps of Nandhi are seen in the temple.

This temple is more than 2500 years old.

The hill is 200ft tall.

The name of the Village in ancient times was Nandhipura Vinnagaram.

The number of steps is just above 50.

This temple was ransacked by invasions but now it has been brought into a good Shape.

There is a cave where Pambatti Siththar is said to live in the form of a snake.

History:

When Agasthya was sent from Mount Kailash to balance the weight which was immense due to the people and Devas gathered for wedding of Shiva and Parvathi he happened to come to this place. The weight in Kailash made the mount come down. Agasthya stood on this mount which went down to balance the level of the ground such that mount Kailash would not come down any more. The peak of Periyamalai was penetrating upward.

Sage Silathiyar wanted the boon of going to Kailash in his own body. Sage Naradha told him that his ancestors were wandering without food and water. So, he told him to perform the ritual of offerings to them. Silathiyar picked up a Ilanji Grass (dharpai) and gave offerings to his ancestors. This place was full of Ilanji Grass. Therefore this was called Ilanjimedu which has been trasformed to Injimedu. The practice of Pithru Tharpanam is done here.

Later a Sage performed penance towards Lord Shiva here. To disturb his penance an elephant brought water from the spring and splashed on him. He was motionless. The elephant tried to reach the sage but was stopped by a fire circle around the Sage. The determination of the sage was praised by lord Shiva. Lord Shiva appeared before him and asked him what he wanted. He said that he wanted the Lord to stay here so that his devotees could worship him and get their wishes fulfilled. Shiva agreed and the Sage created a Navabhashanalinga and installed it here.

There was an ego battle between Brahma and Vishnu that who was siperior than the other. Brahma and Vishnu said to search the top and bottom of Shiva respectively. It was a deal that if Brahma could find the top and Vishnu could find the bottom of Lord Shiva they were considered superior if they could complete their task first. The Thazhampoo which fell from Shiva's head was a false witness in support of Brahma as he lied that he had seen the top of Shiva. Shiva cursed

Thazhampoo and Brahma. What happened to Brahma is entirely a different story. The family of Thazhampoo could not flourish due to this curse. In order come out of the curse it stands as Sthala Viruksha here always praising Lord Shiva.

Nandhi was the son of Sage Siladharan. Nandhi performed penance seeking the blessings and acceptance of Lord Shiva. Shiva blessed Nandhi from this hill to be his Vahana. Therefore worshipping Nandhi here is considered to be very sacred. Participating in Pradhosha poojas will have more good effects than in any other temple.

Former top bureaucrat turns swami, swaps suitand-tie for saffron robe and rudraksh-mala Anisha Sheth | The News Minute | July 11, 2014 | 5.04 pm IST After retirement, an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre has discarded crisply ironed shirts for a saffron garb, rudraksh mala, Shaivite naama, and talks about “continuing the aspirations of his previous birth in his current life”. Former Principal Secretary of Karnataka I R Perumal has now changed his name to Sivayogi Perumal Swami. Perumal is president of the Injimedu Cherai Udaiar Charity Trust, which is constructing a temple dedicated to Shiva atop a hillock in Thiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu. Possibly, his story might not have been as remarkable were he not a retired IAS officer. Permual ended his career in the civil services in 2012. “I was a free man on August 1,” he told The News Minute. Now, he is building a temple dedicated to Shiva, to whom, he claims he owes everything in life. In 2011, a Kannada news channel telecast a story on I R Perumal, then Principal Secretary for Sports and Youth Services. In it, the officer said he owed his success as an IAS officer to the Shivalinga atop the Injimedu hillock. Perumal told The News Minute that there was an “ancient” Shivalinga which had existed atop the hillock “since time immemorial”, and that nobody knew who had installed it. Then, he went on to recount the history of the original Injimedu village which had been destroyed in a war and rock edicts supposedly found near the Shivalinga. After this war, the Shivalinga lay abandoned for 500 years, with no one to offer any pooja, Perumal said. Enter Perumal’s father. Perumal said that his father was a farmer and that he had some land which he lost. They lived near the base of the hillock. One day, his father met a sanyasi who was living near the base of the hillock. The sanyasi told Permual’s father that he would get his land back if he worshipped the Shivalinga. Perumal’s father was also told that if he lit the lamp top the hillock every year on the day of a particular festival, he would be blessed with a son who would one day renovate the old temple and construct a new one. Perumal’s father did get his land back and carried out the sanyasi’s instructions. Perumal says that he believes in the power of the Shivalinga completely. As a child, he saw goddess Parvati with a trishul in her hand and a crown on her head along with seven other goddesses “going round and round” on the hillock. “I told my father about this, and he said that I was the one who was born to renovate the temple.” Perumal said. Asked about his duties as an IAS officer, Permual said: “I served humanity (as an IAS officer). Now I can live for the spiritual side.” He claimed that he had ensured that five lakh people got ration cards because of his efforts. “The rules are such, very rigid, so I got amendments for the poor. The deserving people were ignored. I took strong steps and (they were given ration cards).” He said that everywhere he went, he did good. “God’s gift is with me. Whichever department I worked in, became a profitable department.” Now, in the last two years since he retired, Perumal has collected funds for the temple and says that he has had a gopura built over the idol, steps to the hillock have been laid and 33 other deities had been installed. He said that the trust he is heading has been registered under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act. He said that currently, 100 people came to the temple everyday and that he eventually planned to construct hotels and dormitories for devotees, and even start an “anna daana” programme. Asked if such extensive infrastructure was needed for just 100 devotees, Perumal said: “When Dharmasthala was started 400 years ago, there was nothing there. Unless you provide facilities, people will not go. See how it is today. People have faith, crowds will start coming.” To a question on whether people were contributing to the construction of the temple, Perumal said: “Hindus and Muslims contribute 3 percent (of their incomes to religious activities) per annum. Hindus give

(offerings) to many temples and gods, so it gets divided. For our temple (to receive monetary contributions) it will take time,” he said, but very cheerfully.

Periyamalai Siva Temple, Injimedu, Arani, Thiruvannamalai Sri Injimedu Periyamalai Siva Temple is situated in Tamilnadu. It is also one of the prominent Shiva Temples of South India. Many people visit this place for the relief from their problems. The temple is situated on the hills of Periyamalai of Thiruvannamalai District. One can reach the temple by visiting Arani, a taluk of Thiruvannamalai district which is very near to temple. From Vellore the temple is approximately seventy kilometers. From Arani, the Shiva temple is near by. The lake of this place is believed to relief all the problems of the devotees. This is the only temple in which the special pooja is performed for Nandi, the vahana of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Maharshi Agastya had done the pratisthapana of this temple and a statue of Muni Agastya is still present in the temple premises. Temple will be open from morning 7.30 to noon 12.30 and again from noon 3.00 to 8.30 in the night. The history of this place is, during Shiva Parvathi kalyanotsava many devotees and followers of both Shiva and Parvathi had visited Khailash and the Khailash couldn’t withstand the weight, at that time Lord Shiva asked Agastya Mahamuni to go to South part. When Maharshi did the same, the Khailash could withstand its strength and during that time he did the pratisthapana of Lord Shiva. For centuries together many kings were devotees to this temple. It is also believed that Shiladhara did Tapas in this place to get the blessings from Lord Shiva. People visit this temple for all kind of problems related to education, property, money and even health. This temple is near to Vellore and Arani so one can opt for staying in any of these cities. Vellore is preferable as it has good number of hotels and well connected by railways (Katpadi junction) and roadways. An Ancient Temple – An abode of adoration for eternity This ancient temple is considered to be more than 2500 Years old as per the available historical accounts. Mythologicaly it is associated with krythayuga. Almighty, Lord Shiva is in the form of lingam and is named as THIRUMANI CHERAI UDAYAR (highly decorative and attractive Shiva). The Goddess Parvati is named THIRUMANI NAYAGI (pleasant and blissful). It is regarded as an abode of eternity (Mukthi) & also southern kailash. Tallest This Shivalinga is 5 feet 6 inches tall atop the hill. Shivalinga is very elegant, attractive and vibrant. From any account, this is the tallest Shivalinga atop a Hill in India. Goddess Thirumani Nayagi statue is 4 feet tall and is again the tallest one atop a Hill. The DEVOUT need to be proud of patronizing and worshiping it. Periyamalai and the Himalayas Once upon a time, this mountain Periyamalai (Great Mountain) is said to have been as tall as Mount Kailash in Himalayas. It is said that Lord Shiva, the greatest of all deities Himself performed penance in this sacred place. Therefore, the Mountain got the name Periyamalai. Hence it has become an abode of worship for Rishies and Saints. Vibrant Lord Vinakaya

The Lord Vinayaka is made out of white marble inherited from erstwhile Baroda province (Gujarath State) through Sri. P.G.Krishnan and Smt. Dhanalakshmi is also very elegant, attractive and vibrant. Edicts An epigraph dating back to 1126 A.D. by Chola King Vikramadhitya atop the hillock describes the glory of Lord Shiva, the name of God, Village, Ruler and Sculptor. Another astonishing rock edict echoes like the Buddha principle that if any one goes to the temple their desires would be quenched. There are altogether 33 statues of different deities installed. There is a Dhyana Mantapa at the bottom. A cave and a Deepa Mantapa on top are adding beauty to the elegant temple.

Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimedu There are lots of buses that run from Chennai to Polur travel via Injimedu. The temple is found near to the stopping and can get the clear route from the local people. Lots of buses also run from Vandhavasi. Srimath Aadhivan Sadagopan Swamy and Injimedu: Srimath Ahobila mutt was started by Srimath Aadhivan Sadagopan swamy, who was born almost 630 years back, has came forward in constructing lots of temples. In this Aacharya Parampara, Sri Sashta Parankusha swamy, who was the sixth Jeeyar has constructed and helped almost 60 temples and has put in lots of great scholars who are well versed in vedams to maintain those temples. Injimedu – Yagnamedu: One such sthalam is "Yagnamedu". And as the days progressed, this sthalam is called as "Injimedu". This sthalam is also called as "Yagna vedhikai", as lots of yagnams (Yagams / Homams) are performed in this sthalam for the world peace and for human community. Srimath Azhagiya Singar and Sri Varadhar: Srimath Azhagiya Singar 45th Jeeyar had a great affinity towards Kanchi Sri Varadhar. So, he wanted to install his Divya Mangala Roopam in this temple. So, he installed Sri Varadhar and Sri Perundevi thaayar in this temple. Sri Yaga Samrakshana Ramar: From the time of Sri Sashta Parankusha Yatheendra Maha Desikan, it is said that Sri Ramar of this sthalam has found lots of Yagams and Vedams. Problem in marriage, Puthra Bhagyam, etc., are said to vanish if we visit this sthalam and get the dharshan of this Sri Ramar. Sri Ramar is said to be found almost 1500 years back and it is said that he emerged from yagam, so he is called with the Thiru Naamam - "Sri Yaga Samrakshana Ramar". Specifically, if people born in Moola, Aayilyam nakshatrams and are found to face any problem in getting married, they can visit this sthalam, so that their problems gets cured. PunarNirmaanam of the temple: At present, the temple is being renovated. Due to the lack of funds, the work of the temple is getting delayed a bit. So, bhaktas who wish to join in this great Kainkaryam of constructing the temple can come forward and generously donate for the temple.