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The Tiruvarur Aadheenam (temple-monastery) is located in the Tiruvarur region of South India with its ancient Sri Somanatha temple. The Somanatha Swami temple is a 1000 year old Hindu Śiva temple. The contemporary history of the Somanatha Swami temple dates back to the time of the Medieval Cholas (1012-1044 CE). | The Tiruvarur Aadheenam (temple-monastery) is located in the Tiruvarur region of South India with its ancient Sri Somanatha temple. The Somanatha Swami temple is a 1000 year old Hindu Śiva temple. The contemporary history of the Somanatha Swami temple dates back to the time of the Medieval Cholas (1012-1044 CE). | ||
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| + | ==About Tiruvarur== | ||
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| + | Tiruvarur is one of the earliest enlightenment ecosystems established by Paramasiva Himself when he sat here as Lord Tyagarajan. It has an unsurpassed continuity of living tradition and spiritual energy. | ||
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| + | The presence of rare, ancient musical instruments, inscriptions copper plate inscriptions, artistic bronze and stone sculptures, the dated historical antiquity of the temple car, and the unbroken tradition and power of the temple as a sacred and historical site makes the Tyagaraja Swami temple at Tiruvarur the largest repository of Tamil cultural values and traditions. Tiruvarur has inspired and fostered creative genius over the centuries. | ||
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| + | ==Regent Kings== | ||
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| + | This temple is the home of the legendary Chola Empire King Manu Neethi Cholan who followed the path of Sage Manu (Son of Surya – the Sun God who codified the Cosmic Principles into ruling laws of a Hindu Kingdom) and dealt even-handed justice according to the Code of Manu. In his palace, there was a Bell of Justice which was rung only in case of injustice done to man or animal. It is said that one day a cow came to the palace and rung the bell. On enquiry, the king learnt that his own son had trampled and killed her calf under his chariot wheels. Immediately, the king himself drove his chariot over his son and crushed him to death at the very spot where the calf was killed. At once Lord Paramasiva appeared before him and bestowed His grace on all of them. This incident is recorded in a stone inscription on the north wall of the second circumambulation path of this temple (a.r. 164 of 1894; SII, V, no. 456). | ||
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| + | ==Temples in Tiruvarur== | ||
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| + | '''Tyagaraja Swami temple''' | ||
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| + | Paramasiva as Tyagaraja Swami, established Tiruvarur as His royal court.''' | ||
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| + | Three of the shrines at the Tiruvarur temple complex are of great significance. They are the Vanmikanathar and Tyagarajar (both being forms of Paramasiva) shrines and the Kamalaamba shrine. | ||
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| + | '''Vanmikanathar shrine''' | ||
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| + | The primary and the most ancient of the shrines at Tiruvarur temple complex is that of Vanmikanathar, a form of Paramasiva. Vanmikanathar is addressed in the Thevaram hymns of the 7th century CE as Aaruran or Tirumoolattaanamudaiyaar or Putridamkondaar. Today, the Tyagarajar deity is more prominent than Vanmikanathar. | ||
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| + | Vanmikanathar is represented as a “prithvi lingam” or an “anthill” (prithvi meaning earth element and lingam meaning the dome shaped representation of Paramasiva). | ||
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| + | History: | ||
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| + | (Ref: http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/Tiruvarur/vanmika.html) | ||
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| + | Lord Vishnu came to possess a great bow that rendered him with great might. Seized with vanity, Vishnu is said to have chased the Gods or the Devas all through the Universe. The frightened Devas fled all over the Universe and finally came to Tiruvarur and offered prayers to Paramasiva requesting him to save them from this plight. | ||
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| + | It is said that Vishnu's strength vanished upon his reaching Tiruvarur and he is said to have stood still, resting his head on his bow. The Devas immediately took the form of white ants, built an ant hill at the end of the bow that rested on the ground, gnawed at the bow and cut off its string. The straightening bow struck Vishnu with much force and cut off his head. | ||
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| + | Totally dismayed at the loss of the protector of the Universe, the Devas prayed again to Shiva. Paramasiva appeared immediately and restored Vishnu to life, and upon the request of the Devas took up abode within the anthill, and is now enshrined within the anthill, as Vanmikanathar in the main shrine of the Tiruvarur temple complex. | ||
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| + | The Aatakeswaram shrine in the Tiruvarur temple, is believed to be the shrine from wherein Paramasiva appeared here in the main shrine, in the anthill. Therefore the anthill form of worship happens here. | ||
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| + | In the main shrine dedicated to Vanmikanathar, there is an image of Bhoga Shakti (Piriyaa Vidai Amman) representing Paramasiva's consort. This image is permanently housed in the main shrine itself, and is also referred to as Padi Taandaa Pattini. | ||
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Revision as of 06:34, 26 October 2020
The Ancient Kingdom of the Cholas in South India (Tiruvarur)
The Kailaasa Paramparagatha Sūrya Vamsa Kamala Peetha Sarvajnapeetha Adi Chola Samrajyam is located in the South of India, in the State of Tamil Nadu.
History
The sacred history and divinity of the Kailaasa Paramparagatha Sūrya Vamsa Kamala Peetha Sarvajnapeetha Adi Chola Samrajyam (spiritual and religious kingdom) ruling from the Tiruvarur Aadheenam (temple-monastery), is recorded in the scriptures.
The Tiruvarur Aadheenam (temple-monastery) is located in the Tiruvarur region of South India with its ancient Sri Somanatha temple. The Somanatha Swami temple is a 1000 year old Hindu Śiva temple. The contemporary history of the Somanatha Swami temple dates back to the time of the Medieval Cholas (1012-1044 CE).
About Tiruvarur
Tiruvarur is one of the earliest enlightenment ecosystems established by Paramasiva Himself when he sat here as Lord Tyagarajan. It has an unsurpassed continuity of living tradition and spiritual energy.
The presence of rare, ancient musical instruments, inscriptions copper plate inscriptions, artistic bronze and stone sculptures, the dated historical antiquity of the temple car, and the unbroken tradition and power of the temple as a sacred and historical site makes the Tyagaraja Swami temple at Tiruvarur the largest repository of Tamil cultural values and traditions. Tiruvarur has inspired and fostered creative genius over the centuries.
Regent Kings
This temple is the home of the legendary Chola Empire King Manu Neethi Cholan who followed the path of Sage Manu (Son of Surya – the Sun God who codified the Cosmic Principles into ruling laws of a Hindu Kingdom) and dealt even-handed justice according to the Code of Manu. In his palace, there was a Bell of Justice which was rung only in case of injustice done to man or animal. It is said that one day a cow came to the palace and rung the bell. On enquiry, the king learnt that his own son had trampled and killed her calf under his chariot wheels. Immediately, the king himself drove his chariot over his son and crushed him to death at the very spot where the calf was killed. At once Lord Paramasiva appeared before him and bestowed His grace on all of them. This incident is recorded in a stone inscription on the north wall of the second circumambulation path of this temple (a.r. 164 of 1894; SII, V, no. 456).
Temples in Tiruvarur
Tyagaraja Swami temple Purana (History)
Paramasiva as Tyagaraja Swami, established Tiruvarur as His royal court.
Three of the shrines at the Tiruvarur temple complex are of great significance. They are the Vanmikanathar and Tyagarajar (both being forms of Paramasiva) shrines and the Kamalaamba shrine.
Vanmikanathar shrine
The primary and the most ancient of the shrines at Tiruvarur temple complex is that of Vanmikanathar, a form of Paramasiva. Vanmikanathar is addressed in the Thevaram hymns of the 7th century CE as Aaruran or Tirumoolattaanamudaiyaar or Putridamkondaar. Today, the Tyagarajar deity is more prominent than Vanmikanathar.
Vanmikanathar is represented as a “prithvi lingam” or an “anthill” (prithvi meaning earth element and lingam meaning the dome shaped representation of Paramasiva).
History:
(Ref: http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/Tiruvarur/vanmika.html)
Lord Vishnu came to possess a great bow that rendered him with great might. Seized with vanity, Vishnu is said to have chased the Gods or the Devas all through the Universe. The frightened Devas fled all over the Universe and finally came to Tiruvarur and offered prayers to Paramasiva requesting him to save them from this plight.
It is said that Vishnu's strength vanished upon his reaching Tiruvarur and he is said to have stood still, resting his head on his bow. The Devas immediately took the form of white ants, built an ant hill at the end of the bow that rested on the ground, gnawed at the bow and cut off its string. The straightening bow struck Vishnu with much force and cut off his head.
Totally dismayed at the loss of the protector of the Universe, the Devas prayed again to Shiva. Paramasiva appeared immediately and restored Vishnu to life, and upon the request of the Devas took up abode within the anthill, and is now enshrined within the anthill, as Vanmikanathar in the main shrine of the Tiruvarur temple complex.
The Aatakeswaram shrine in the Tiruvarur temple, is believed to be the shrine from wherein Paramasiva appeared here in the main shrine, in the anthill. Therefore the anthill form of worship happens here.
In the main shrine dedicated to Vanmikanathar, there is an image of Bhoga Shakti (Piriyaa Vidai Amman) representing Paramasiva's consort. This image is permanently housed in the main shrine itself, and is also referred to as Padi Taandaa Pattini.
The Tyagaraja Swami shrine
Reign of The Chola Kingdom Circa 1000 CE
The deity Somanatha Swami has all along been worshipped to end mental agonies and stress of the devotees who seek His blessings at this temple.
This temple is located in South India in the State of Tamil Nadu close to the famous temple of Thyagaraja Swamy at Tiruvarur.
History reveals that Paramaśiva (Primordial Hindu Divinity) and His Divine Consort Devī appeared in physical form in this very location to Lord Chandra (the lunar planet) and blessed him with enlightenment. They then took deity form and remained there, heeding to Lord
Chandra’s prayers to be available to bless humanity like they had blessed him.
The deity forms are called Somanatha Swamy and Devī Jnanasiddhi Yogambigai. They are known to remove ignorance and bestow Enlightenment to those who worship them. Till date the devotees coming here are relieved of their mental agony and experience higher spiritual knowledge.
Lord Chandra in deity form worshipped in the temple
Somanatha Swami
Devī Jnanasiddhi Yogambigai
Lord Śiva and Devī
The Aadheenam and temple were later established here by a Guru-disciple lineage. The founder and presiding deity remains Paramaśiva. This region was ruled by the royal Chola Kingdom, the longest ruling dynasty in history, who were the regents of the Pontiff of the mutt. The Pontiffs were in turn the legal heir and direct representative of Paramaśiva in the region.
Coronation
On April 15, 2014, Swami Atmananda, the current pontiff of the Kingdom - Kailaasa Paramparagatha Sūrya Vaṃśa Kamala Peetha Sarvajnapeetha Adi Chola Samrajyam - to which belong the Sri Somanatha Swami temple and Mutt (Aadheenam, temple monastery complex) in Tiruvarur, named Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam as his successor. The temple and mutt come under the Sri Kashi Vishwanathar temple in Karanthai, Thanjavur owned by His Divine Holiness.
Video of Coronation of His Divine Holiness
Video-Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrIzOeBwavc
April 15 2014 - Swami Atmananda legally declaring His Divine Holiness as the Supreme Pontiff for the Kingdom ruling from Tiruvarur - Kailaasa Paramparagatha Sūrya Vaṃśa Kamala Peetha Sarvajnapeetha Adi Chola Samrajyam.
His Divine Holiness visiting the Kingdom after His coronation
His Divine Holiness overseeing the administration and offering His respects to the sacred deities of the temple
Previous Pontiffs
Sri Shankarananda Swamigal
Sri Krishnananda Swamigal
Sri la Sri Sivasubramaniyananda Swamigal
Sri Atmananda Swamigal
Socio-Religious services
Socio-Religious services are offered in the monastery and temple by the Sanyāsis of the Nithyananda Order
Daily deity worship
Powerful fire rituals are conducted by the Sanyāsis (monks) to benefit the local villagers who live around the temple
Anna daan (free food) served everyday
