Ganesha Chathurthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi on 29th August, 2014 !!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
 
Jai Ganesha !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please follow the link below to read the 8 holy abodes of Lord Ganesha:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Glories of Ganapathi Agraharam :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Peronification of Lord Ganesha:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jai Ganesha !!
 
 
 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 

Kshethra Slokas !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Kshethra Slokas are considered as sacred hymns which provides the devoutness equivalent to the visit to the temples mentioned below.
Gokulam


Aho Bhagyam Aho Bhagyam Nanda Gopa Vrajoukasam |
 Yanmithram Paramanandam Poornam Bhrama Sanathanam ||
Ayodhya
Shashtim Varsha Sahasrani Kasi Vasena Yath Phalam |
Thath Phalam Nimisharthena Kalou Dasarathey Purey ||
Kasi
Aham Kasi Gamishyami Thathraiva Nivasamyaham |
Ithi Bhruvanasathatham Kasi Vasa  Phlam Labeth ||
Kanchipuram
Kamakshi Vallabham Devam Kamaneeya Kalebharam |
Ye Namanthi Krupa Sindhum Theysham Nasthi Punar Bhava: ||
Vama Parimallollasa Vasithathara  Pallavam |
Mukham Varadarajasya Muktha Smitham Upasmyahey ||
Kalahasthi
Pashchimabhi Mukham Lingam Sarpakaram Vasthitham |
Sahruth Darshana Mathrena Kodi Janmaka Nasanam ||
Ahobhilam
Aho Veeryam Aho Shouaryam  Aho Bhahu Parakramam |
Narasimha: Param Dhaivam Ahobilam Ahobhalam ||
Mathura
Rajadhani Thathasabhuth Sarva Yadhava Bhubujam |
Mathura Bhagavan Yathra Nithyam Sannihitho Hari: ||

Puri/Jagannatham
Jaya Krishna Jagannatha Jaya Sarvaka Nasana |
Jaya Leela Dharurupa Jaya Abhishta Phalapradha ||
Ghatikachalam / Sholingur
Ghatikachala Bhu Bhagey Ghatikamapi Yo Vaseth |
Saptha Janma Krutham Papam Thath Karunadeva Nashyathi ||
Sheshachalam /Venkatachalam / Thirupathi
Venkatadri Samasthanam  Bhramandey Nasthi Kimchana |
Venkatesa Samo Devo Na Bhootho Na Bhavishyathi ||
Arunachalam
Dharshanath Thathprasathasi  Jananath Kamalalaye |
Kashyam Maranam Mukthi:  Smaranath Arunachaley ||
Sri Mushnam
Nama: Swetha Varahaya Sri Mushna Nilayaya Cha |
Jillika Vana Vasaya Sri Mushna Bhramaney Nama: ||
Sri Vaitheeswaran Kovil/ Thiru Pullirukkuvelur
Balambikesa Vaithyesa Bhava Roga Harethi Cha
Japen Namathrayam Nithyam Maha Roga Nivaranam ||
Kumbhakonam
Yo Nara: Kumbhakonasmin Kshnarthamapi Thishathi |
Karastham Thasya Kaivalyam Kimuthanya Vibhuthaya : ||
Chidambaram
Chidambaram Ithi Bhruyath Sakrujjanana Varjitham |
Mukthi Kandarava Padham Moksha Yevana Samshaya: ||
Shourirajam
Uthpalavathakey Ramye Vimaney Pushkarekshanam |
Shourirajamaham Vandhe Sadha Sarvanga Sundaram ||
Swetharanyam / Thiruvalangadu
Nimisham Nimishartham Va Swetharanye Vasen Nara: |
Vishuddha Sarva Papathma Shivalokam Cha Gacchathi ||
Valmika Kshethram / Thiruvanmiyur
Thyagaraja Maharaja Sevaya Kim Na Labhyathey |
Yekam Na Labhyathey Janma Janani  Klesha Karanam ||
Vedaranyam / Thirumaraikkadu
Veadaranyam Veda Theertham Kodim Cha Manikarnnikam |
Ramanatham Vidam Keycham Skandham Kalyana Sundaram ||
Humkara  Vignarajam Cha Veenavadha Vidhushinim |
Chinthayeth Pratharuddhaya Sarva Papopa Shanthaye ||
Sri Vanchiyam
Sri Vanchapeya Dhaya Sara Namasthey Bhakthavalsala |
Nama Sarvaya They Thubhyam Namashivatharaya They ||
Thirvaiyaru
Panchapakesa Japyesa Pranatharthi Harethi Cha |
Japen Namathrayam Nithyam Punar Janmana Vithyathey ||
Rameshwaram
Namo Devathi Devaya Ramanathaya Sakshiney |
Namo Vedantha Vedhyaya Yoginam Padha Dhayiney ||
Sethu
Ganyanthey Pamsavo Bhumou Ganyanthey Dhivi Dharaka |
Sethu Dharshanajam Punyam Sekshanapi Na Ganyathey ||
Dharbhashayanam / Ramanathapuram
Dharbha Shayin Namasthubhyam Garbhavasa Nivaraka |
Samudra Raja Garvagna Sadha Mangala Dhayaka: ||
Athmanadham
Athmanatha Jagath Swamin Athmesa Karunakara |
Arogyam Dehimey Nithyam Dhehimey Sarva Sampatha ||
Ananthashayin / Thiruvananthapuram
Sahashra Moorthaye Thubhyam Anantha Phani Shayiney |
Sahashranamney Haraye Purushaya Nama: ||
Thirunelveli
Venugulma Samuthbhootham Thamraparni Thadalayam |
Salivadiswaram Swaram Nathva Nara: Kailasa Bhagbhaveth ||
Halasyam / Madurai
Halasyapura Puranathaya Neelakandaya Shambhavey |
Meenakshipathaye Thubhyam Namo Mangala Dhayiney ||
Thrishiragiri / Thiruchirappalli
Mathrubhutheshwaro Devo Bhakthanam Ishta Dhayaka: |
Sugandhi Kunthala Natha: Shankara Chandrashekara : ||
Sri Rangam
Dheshantharakatho Vapi Dhvipanthara Kathopi Va |
Sri Rangapi Mukho Bhuthva Pranipathya Na Seethathi ||
Dwaraka
Jagannathey Bhunjjan Kshanamayam Ayodhyamathi Vasan |
Sadha Dwaravathyam Viharathi Salilam Yadhu Pathi: ||
Salagramam
Aham Pasupathischaiva Vishwasruda Sakalamara: |
Salagrama Shila Chakrey Nivasamo Yadha Sugam ||
Manikarnika
Vishvesam Madhavam Dundim Dhandapanim Cha Bhairavam |
Vandhe Kasim Guhyam Bhavanim Manikarnikam ||
Thiruvinnagaram
Akasha Nagari Shaya Panasaranya Vasiney |
Nethrarpana Purisaya Thejanishayathey Nama: ||
Mruthyunjayam
Mruthyunjayaya Rudraya Neelakanaya Shambhavey |
Amrutheshaya Sharvaya Mahadevayathey Nama: ||

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Courtesy: Kalamalini Sundararajan

Pradosham on 22nd August, 2014 !! Panchabhootha Kshethrams in Chennai City !!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There are five temples situated within the City of Chennai is considered as equivalent to the prominent Pancha Bhootha Kshtreams of Thiru Thillai Sri Chidambarathar Temple, Thiruvanaikkavil Sri Jambukeshwarar Temple, Thiruvannamalai Sri Arunachaleshwara Temple, Thirukachi Ekambam Thiru Ekambareshwarar Temple and Thirukalahasthi Thiru Kalahastheeswarar Temple.   These five temples located within the city of Chennai are Sri Chidambareshwarar Temple at Choolaimedu, Sri Jambukeshwarar Temple at Sembakkam, Sri Arunachaleshwarar Temple at Tondiarpet, Sri Ekambareshwarar Temple at Broadway and Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple at Parrys. Worship of Lord Shiva in these five temples provides abundance of meritorious reward equivalent to the visit of Pancha Bhootha Kshethram. 
 
 
Panchabhootha Kshetram (Chennai City) !!  Sri Chidambareshwarar Temple at Choolaimedu !!
 
 
 
 
Sri Chidambareshwarar temple is one of the Panchabhootha Kshtream of Lord Shiva represents Ether is located in Choolaimedu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
 
Presiding deity – Sri Chidambaranathar/Chidambareshwarar/Natarajar with his consort Goddess Sri Umaiyammai/Umaiambikai
 
Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Lord Govinaraja Perumal, Garudalwar, Sri Bhairavar,
 
This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 11.30 PM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM in the evenings.
 
Panchabhootha Kshetram (Chennai City) !!Sri Jambukeshwarar Temple at Sembakkam !!
 
 
 
Sri Jambukeshwarar Temple is one of the Panchabhootha Kshtream of Lord Shiva represents Water  is located in Sembakkam, Thirupporur – Chengalpattu, Chennai.
 
Presiding deity – Sri Jambukeshwarar with his consort Goddess Sri Azhagambikai
 
Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayani, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Nataraja, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Goddess Sri Durga, Lord Chandikeshwara, Navagraha, Nayanmars,
 
This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 11.30 PM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM in the evenings.
 
 
 
 
Panchabhootha Kshetram (Chennai City) !! Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple at Tondiarpet !!
 
 
 
Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple is one of the Panchabhootha Kshetram of Lord Shiva represents Fire  is located in Tondiarpet, Chennai.  It is one of the oldest temples of Lord Shiva built in 1779 A.D.
 
Presiding deity – Lord Arunachaleshwara with his consort Goddess Apithakuchalambal
 
Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha (Narthana Ganapathi),  Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Lord Bhairava, Lord Surya, Serpent Gods, Nalvar, Lord Somaskanda, Lord Nataraja & Goddess Sivakami, Navagraha
 
Goshtamurtham in the shrine of Sri Arunachaleshwara – Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Goddess Sri Durga, Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma and Chandikeshwara,
Goshtamurtham in the shrine of Sri Apithakuchalambal – Goddess Sri Gnanambika, Roudri, Vaishnavi, Brahmi, Chamundeshwari and Chandikeshwari
 
This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM in the evenings.
 
 
Panchabhootha Kshetram (Chennai City) !! Sri Ekambareshwarar Temple at Broadway !!
 
Sri Ekambareshwarar Temple is one of the Panchabhootha Kshetram of Lord Shiva represents Earth is located in Broadway, Chennai.  This is a 500 year old temple considered as the one of the most sacred Panchabhootha Kshethram equivalent to Sri Ekambareshwarar temple at Kanchipuram.
 
Presiding deity – Sri Ekambareshwarar with his consort Goddess Sri Kamakshi
 
Sthalavruksham – Ashwatha & Kallala
 
Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nanidkeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Lord Kalahastheeswara, Lord Arunachaleshwara, Lord Jambukeshwara, Lord Nataraja, 63 Nayanmars, Navagrahas,
 
 
 
 
 
 
This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM in the evenings.
 
 
Panchabhootha Kshetram (Chennai City) !! Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple at Parrys !!
 
 
 
 
 
Sri Kalahastheeswarar temple is one of the Panchabhootha Kshtream of Lord Shiva represents Air is located in Coral Merchant Street, Parrys, Chennai.
 
Presiding deity – Lord Kalahastheeswarar with his consort Goddess Sri Gnana Prasoonambikai
 
Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Serpent Gods,
 
This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM in the evenings.
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!