Saturday, May 5, 2007

Thiyagaraja Temple Highlights




The Thiyagaraja temple at Thiruvarur is one of the ancient heritage sites of India and is a representation of the religio-socio-cultural history of the Tamil region for a period spanning over a millennium and a half. Little is known about this shrine to much of India. The vast temple complex today is truly a standing monument to centuries of history and tradition.




Location:


ocated near Thanjavur in Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur is an ancient shrine steeped in mysticism. It is rich in legend, history and tradition.



Vanmikanathar



The Vanmikanathar Legend relates to Shiva appearing within an anthill in response to prayers from the Gods.



Ajaba Natanam Cont':This causes tilting and lord Thiyagaraja is always visualised like doing a rhythmic dance which is known as "Ajaba Natanam". Whenever, the lord moves from vasantha mandabam to the chariot or to the thousand pillar mandapam to give dharsha to his bhakthas.








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