Injimedu Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Injimedu Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple


Injimedu is located between Chennai and Polur. The temple is very near the bus stop and localites at the village are very helpful and would be pleased to guide you to the temple. The village can also be easily reached from Vandavasi.


Temple History:

Srimath Ahobila mutt was started by Srimath Aadhivan Sadagopan swamy, who was born almost six hundred and thirty years back, has came forward in constructing lots of temples. In this Aacharya Parampara, Sri Sashta Parankusha swamy, who was the sixth Jeeyar has constructed and helped almost 60 temples and has put in lots of great scholars who are well versed in vedams to maintain those temples. One such sthalam is "Yagnamedu". And as the days progressed, this sthalam is called as "Injimedu". This sthalam is also called as "Yagna vedhikai", as lots of yagnams (Yagams / Homams) are performed in this sthalam for the world peace and for human community.




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Avaniyapuram or Dakshina Ahobilam

Avaniyapuram or Dakshina Ahobilam

I just thought of discussing about Avaniyapuram which is also known as Dakshina Ahobilam and is a famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha hillock temple that is located very near to Tambaram. A few highlights about the temple are:

1. After ascending about seventy steps, you can find Lord Narasimha sannidhi who is found in a small cave ("Kudavaraik Koil")
2. After ascending about 114 steps, you can find Lord Venkateswara sannidhi.
3. At the entrance of the three-tier Rajakopuram you can also find Lord Hanuman.
4. An exclusive feature of this temple is that even the Lordess has a lioness face.
5. There are nine narasimhars here and hence also called as Dakshina Ahobilam.
6. The shrine has deities from the following Pancha (Five) divyadesams -- Kanchi, Srirangam, Sholinghur, Tirumala and Ahobilam. The Lord is said to have obliged Brigu Maharishi by appearing before him in the form of five divyadesa deities.

You can find more details about this temple over here and the lucid travelog by Shanthi Raju would also help through their travel [pilgrimage] experiences.

Andhili Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple

Andhili Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple

I have been observing that a number of tour operators are arranging tours to Parikkal, Singiri, Andhili etc. The exact description of Andhili is not available in detail. I hence thought I would do a little research into the same and share out the same here for the benefit of other readers and devotees.

Andhili is located about five kilometers from Thirukoviloor Madhwa Mutt. It is the famous temple of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. The temple follows the pooja norms of Madhwa. The administration of the temple regarding the timings can be obtained from the Madhwa Mutt. You can also check out the following for more details to reach Andhili:

Pandit Anandatirthachar Chimmalgi,
Sri Raghuttama Swamy Moolabrundavana,
Manampoondi (Tirukkoyilur) - 605759,
Dist. Villupuram,
Tamilnadu.

Telephone: (91)-4153-224690, (91)944286-5395.

Source Courtesy: http://www.trailofview.com/trail/Tirukkoyilur_(Manampoondi)_yatra

Ten Commandments of Sri Swami Koorathazhwan

Ten Commandments of Sri Swami Koorathazhwan

Thanks to Vijayaraghavan for sharing a nice collection of points that we would need to follow in our day-to-day life. I just thought I would share the same with other readers. A quick English translation of the same is below:

1. Let us uphold humanitarian traits, compassion and honesty always.


2. Let us cling to the Lotus feet of our Acharya Sri Ramanuja which is the only way to salvation and liberation from mundane dragnets.


3. Let us now harm any living being physically, mentally or verbally.


4. Let us keep distance from those who harm us. If possible, let us help them too.


5. Let us realise the greatness of Sriman Narayana as the supreme Lord.


6. Let us feed the hungry sages with good food.


7. Let us cultivate the habit of being patient listeners to everyone.


8. Let us avoid 'showing off' as 'higher classes' just by virtue of birth, wealth or education.


9. Let us uphold the good deeds done by our elders and what bad they avoided let us also avoid them.


10. Let us always think of the great qualities of the Lord Sriman Narayana.

Madippakkam Lord Hayagreevar and Acharyan Desikan

Madippakkam Lord Hayagreevar and Acharyan Desikan

Please find the photographs taken at Lord Oppiliappan Sannidhi (Madipakkam) of Lord Hayagreevar and Acharyan Desikan. Thanks to Vijayaraghavan for sharing the same for the benefit of everyone.

The Seventh Year Vaashika Avatara Mahotsavam at Medavakkam Lord Srinivasa Temple

The Seventh Year Vaashika Avatara Mahotsavam at Medavakkam Lord Srinivasa Temple

The seventh year vaarshika avatara mahotsavam is to be celebrated at Medavakkam Lord Srinivasa Temple on 18th February 2010 and the programmes are hereunder:

1. Mahasankalpam,
2. Anughyai
3. Vishvaksena aaradanam
4. Vasudeva Punyavachanam
5. 108 kalasa aaradanam
6. Srisooktham and Purushasooktham
7. Prasada Viniyogam

All Bhakthakodis are requested to participate in huge numbers and obtain the Blessings & Grace of Lord Srinivasa and Padmasini Thayar.

Our Acharyas Today

Our Acharyas Today

Thanks to Vijayaraghavan for sharing the photographs of Acharyas of our mutts through our standard email distribution list. I have shared the same across here for the benefit of and blessings to Sri Vaishnavites worldwide.

Sri Mukthinath Yatra April 2010

Sri Mukthinath Yatra April 2010

I came to know from an emailer from Smt. Sowmya regarding Sri Mukthinath Yatra that is being organized by them this April. The details of the pilgrimage are hereunder.

Tour Itinerary:

1. 16th April 2010: Departure from Chennai by TamilNadu Express (2200 hours)
2. 17th April 2010: Full day Journey.
3. 18th April 2010: Arriving New Delhi (1000 hours). After lunch, day free till evening 4:00p.m.
4. Evening 5:00p.m proceed towards Naimisharanya.
5. 19th Apr'10: Arrival at Naimisharanya by 6:00a.m.After a holy dip in Gomathi River, visit at all temples like (Srinivasa Temple,Vysagadhi,Hanumangadhi, Chakratheertha etc…) After lunch, proceed towards Ayodhya and arrival by evening Halt at Ayodhya.
6. 20thApr'10: Early morning a holy dip in Saryu River at Ayodhya. After breakfast visit at Ramajanma Bhumi,Hanuman Mandir etc. After lunch,proceed towards Sanoli, arrival by evening, Night Halt at Sanoli.
7. 21stApr'10:After breakfast proceed towards Pokhra and later evening half day sightseeing in Pokhara, Night Halt at Pokhra.
8. 22ndApr'10: Early morning Dept at 5:00A.M from Pokhara to Jomsom by air. Later from Jomsom departure to Mukthinath by jeep.Places of interest in Mukthinath Lakshminarayana, Sridevi, Bhudevi(Mukthinarayana) visit Jwalamaye Dharmakund,Karmakund and 108 Gomuktheerth,Ramanujakoot. etc… After darshan, Back to Jomsom and overnight at hotel .
9. 23rdApr'10: Early morning Departure at 6:00a.m by air and reach at Pokhara.After breakfast, half day local sightseeing, and rest and day free.Halt at Pokhra.
10. 24thApr'10: Early morning by 4:00a.m proceed towards Sarangkott. One of the speciality in this particular place is, watching the beautiful SUNRISE and the Great Himalayan Ranges.After breakfast proceed towards will be Manokamana Devi Temple. Transportation towards the temple in Cable Car. After Darshan proceed to Katmandu
11. 25th Apr'10: After Breakfast, Local sightseeing in Katmandu.Visit to Pashupathinath Temple,Jalnarayana Temple,Buddhustup and Golden Buddha etc…After dinner night halt Katmandu.
12. 26th Apr'10: After breakfast proceed from Katmandu to sanuli on the way lunch Evening reach Sanuli overnight at Sanuli.
13. 27th Apr'10: After breakfast proceed to Kashi via Goraknath Mandir overnight at Kasi
14. 28thApr'10:Morning after a holy dip in Ganga River, darshan of KashiVishwanatha and Goddess Vishalakshi. After lunch proceed towards Allahabad.
15. 29thApr'10: Early morning, holy dip at Triveni Sangama(Ganga,Yamuna,Saraswathi).After breakfast darshan at Hanuman Mandir and Shankar Mutta.After lunch, visit at AnandBahvan (The Nehru Memorial Hall).
16. 30th Apr'10: Full day journey
17. 1st May '10 :Arrive Chennai

Tariff Card, Pertinent Terms and Conditions and Features:

1. INR 18000 (This includes train journey by second class sleeper and 2x2 push-back deluxe seater bus. It also includes flight charges for Mukthinath darshan and local sightseeing. The fare covers for daily coffee, tiffin and means prepared by their cooking staff and halt at the hotels. Separate rooms would be given for each family barring a few places. Evening coffee would be complimentary.)
2. The organizers have stipulated that the bookings close by 10th February 2010.
3. Please bring medicines you are accustomed to besides torch, water Can, suitcase chain, lock & key, camera, binoculars, cap & warm clothes for Mukthinath darshan. Don't bring valuable articles/ Gold ornaments. No refund will be made towards partially unutilized services of the tour. Room allotment is strictly done by the management.
4. Please check your exact train and flight details before 10th April 2010 from the office.

Tour Organizer:

1. S.Sowmiya
   +919894212288
2. Smt. Latha Ramanujam
3. +919444279966

Yatra to Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams

Yatra to Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams

I came to know from an emailer from Smt. Sowmiya regarding an yatra that they are proposing to organize in the month of February 2010 to Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams which I thought I would share with other interested pilgrims/devotees. The details of the yatra are hereunder.

Places Visited:

1. Mattapalli
2. Kethavaram
3. Vadapalli
4. Vedhadhri
5. Mangalagiri

Dates of the Yatra:

1. Date of Departure: 25th February 2010 (evening) 1800 hours from Chennai
2. Date of Arrival: 28th February 2010 (morning) 0600 hours to Chennai

Tariff Card:

1. INR 2400
2. The fare includes boarding (with two times coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner) and lodging (dormitory accomodation)
3. A 50 per cent tariff is required to be remitted to the organizers on or before 10th February 2010 and they are following first cum first serve basis for seat allocation.

Contact Details:

1. Smt. Latha Ramanujam,
   Sri Sahasranama Mandali,
   7/5, 5th Street , Lakshmi Nagar,
   Nanganallur,
   Chennai.
   
   Telephone: +91-44-43588709
   Mobile: +91 -944279966.
2. Smt. Sowmiya,
   Sri Vishnu Tours & Travels,
   293 Kambar colony 30thStreet,
   Anna Nagar West,
   Chennai.
   
   Mobile: +91 9894212288
   
   Email: sowmiyaji (at) yahoo.com