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THIRUKAZHUKUNDRAM VEDAGIRISWARAR TEMPLE

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  Glory – Location – History – Special Features [Picture 1: Thirukazhukundram Vedagiriswarar Temple on Vedagiri Hill] Introduction Tamil Nadu is famous for its ancient temples, rich culture, and spiritual traditions. Among the important historic temples of Tamil Nadu, the Vedagiriswarar Temple at Thirukazhukundram holds a special place. It is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on a beautiful hill surrounded by nature. The temple is also associated with many interesting legends and the sacred traditions of Tamil Shaivism. Location Thirukazhukundram is a town in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu . It is situated about 70 kilometres from Chennai . The main temple is located on Vedagiri Hill , and devotees have to climb the steps to reach the hilltop shrine. The location of the temple makes it especially attractive because visitors can enjoy the natural scenery while visiting this important place of worship. History Thirukazhukundram has been an important centre...

 Ramalinga Swamigal


Popularly known as Vallalar, Ramalinga Swamigal or Ramalinga Adigal (1823–1874), was born in Marudhur, a village near Chidambaram. After his father’s death, his family moved to his brother’s house in Chennai. Despite having no formal education gained immense scholarship. Ramalinga emphasised the bonds of responsibility and compassion between living beings. He expressed the view that ‘those who lack compassion for suffering beings are hard-hearted, their wisdom clouded’.  He showed his compassion and mercy on all living beings, including plants. This he called jeevakarunya. He established the Samarasa Vedha Sanmarga Sangam in 1865, and it was renamed “Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Satya Sanga”, which means “Society for Pure Truth in Universal Selfhood”. Ramalinga also established a free feeding house for everyone irrespective of caste, at Vadalur (1867), in the wake of a terrible famine in South India in 1866. His voluminous songs were compiled and published under the title Thiruvarutpa (Songs of Grace).

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