Ravishwarar Temple
| Ravishwarar Temple | |
|---|---|
 The main gopuram of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai |
| Deity | Lord (Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Vyasarpadi |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Chennai  Ravishwarar Temple (Tamil Nadu)  Ravishwarar Temple (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°06′57″N 80°15′42″E / 13.1157°N 80.2617°E |
Ravishwarar Temple is a
History
The temple dates back to the
The temple
The main deity in the temple is Lord Ravishwarar ("Ravi" meaning the
The sacred tree of the temple is Vanni.[3] Other trees in the temple includes Vilva and Naga Linga trees.[citation needed] Many visit the temple on Sundays to get rid of illness and to perform various pariharams.
Other shrines within the temple include those of
The idol of Saint Vyasar is also present in the temple. Legend has it that Vyasa worshiped and praised the Lord, giving the neighborhood its name. The temple was also worshiped by King Veechawaran.[3]
Festivities
Special days of worship in the temple include Sundays, the first days of uttharayanam and dhakshinayanam (equinoxes), Makar Sankranti (Pongal day, around the 14th of January), Rathasapthami,[3] Aani Brahmmotsavam (June–July), Aippasi Skanda Shashti (October–November), Maasi Magham (February–March), and Panguni Utthram (March–April).[4]
On the tenth day of the annual Navarathri events, Mahisha Vadha (killing of demon Mahisha) is celebrated, during which a plantain stem is tied in front of the goddess's sanctum, along with leaves of the Vanni tree to personify Mahisha, and is chopped to mark the event of the killing of the demon.[3][4]
See also
References
- ISBN 978-81-8379-468-8.
- ISBN 978-81-8379-687-3.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Vyasarpadi Ravishwarar Aalayam". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Chennai. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Sri Ravieaswarar temple". Dinamalar. Chennai. n.d. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
