Marundeeswarar Temple
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Marundeeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu deity
The temple has six daily rituals at various times from
Legend
Marundeeswarar is known so because he imparted sage
History
The road starting from Marundeeswarar temple, now called
Architecture
The temple is believed to have partial feature of
The temple has smaller shrines for
Literary mention
The temple is reverred in the verses of Tevaram, the 7th century saivite canonical work by the two saint poets namely, Appar and Sambandar.[8]
கரையு லாங்கட லிற்பொலி சங்கம்வெள் ளிப்பிவன் |
Tiruvāṉmiyūr where the fish leap in the back water where the strong waves move about, taking from the sea which moves towards the shore the shining conches, and white oysters. Lord who rules over the world, being the meaning of the words please tell me about the dignity of having a beautiful lady who wanders in the mountain.[9] |
Another verse explains the devotion towards the goddess of the temple as
விரையார் கொன்றையினாய் விடமுண்ட மிடற்றினனே |
Sivaṉ who wears koṉṟai flowers abundant in fragrance! |
Arunagirinathar has visited this temple and has sung praises of Subramanya here.
In News
The builders of the ECR (East Coast Road) had even considered demolition of the temple of Sage Valmiki lying opposite to the Marundeeswarar temple in order to complete the project (of building the ECR). The high court of Tamil Nadu then directed that the temple be in its place and not to disturb it.
The Kumbhabhishekham (coronation after renovation) of the temple was performed on 23 May 2008.[8] The construction of the Rajagopuram on the eastern side of temple started 45 years ago, but was completed only before the function following the Government issued orders for completing it at a cost of Rs 45 lakh.[8] Rs 1 crore was spent for improving infrastructure at the temple, which included construction of additional compound wall, Annadanakudam, office complex and amenities for devotees.[8]
See also
Notes
- ^ "Festivals of the temple". Marundeeswarar Temple administration. 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b Hodgetts 2008, p.55
- ^ a b c d "Tamil Nadu Tourism Newsletter March 2009" (PDF). Tamil Nadu Tourism. March 2009. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ a b Kamath 2002, pp.40-41
- ^ a b c V. 2006, p. 14
- ^ ISBN 978-81-88661-42-8.
- ^ a b "10 years of East Coast Road: Monumental neglect". The Hindu. 10 March 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ a b c d "'Kumbabhishekam' in progress at Sri Marundheeswarar Temple at Thiruvanmiyur on Friday". The Hindu. 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 26 May 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ "Second Thirumurai". thevaaram.org. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ "Third Thirumurai". thevaaram.org. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
References
- Hodgetts, Jim Brayley (2008), Madras Matters At Home in South India, Hodgetts, ISBN 978-1-4357-0887-7.
- Kamath, Rina (2000), Chennai, Chennai: Orient Longman Limited, ISBN 9788125013785.
- V., Subburaj (2006), Tourist Guide to Chennai, Chennai: Sura Books, ISBN 81-7478-040-8.
External links
Gallery
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Temple tank near East gopura
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West gopura
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Shrine of goddess
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Flagpost near West entrance
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Front mandapa
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Vimana of presiding deity