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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...
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The Village Gods of South India

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  தமிழக நாட்டுப்புற பாடல்கள்-ஒரு ஆய்வு.   எங்க ஊரு அய்யனார் கோவில் .  "களிமண்ணால யானை செல குதிர செல செஞ்சுவச்சா  ஒடஞ்சுபோயிடுதுன்னு,  கருப்பு கருங்கல்லால யானை செல குதிர செல செஞ்சுவச்சாக  எங்க முப்பாட்டன் பரம்பர" The Village Gods of South India The worship of village-gods is the most ancient form of the beliefs, customs, and practices of the primitive tribes prevalent in South India, as in the case of other similar ancient cultures in Western Asia, in the transition period from the nomadic to the pastoral and the agricultural phases of life. Most of the grama-devatas (village-deities) are con¬ ceived of not as supreme cosmic powers, but only as local deities with jurisdiction limited to the village concerned. The fertility-cult and the predominant role of women in an agricultural economy were perhaps responsible for most of these deties (except Ayyanar and some of the guardian deities) being regarded as female. Ayyanar (pi. 1-a), also known variously as Ary...
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Let Us Learn About the Jain School (The Story Behind the Origin of the Tamil Ethical Text, *Naladiyar*)அறிவோம் சமணப்பள்ளி (தமிழில் நாலடியார் என்ற நீதி நூல் தோன்றிய கதை)

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  There are countless Tamil literary works that have withstood the ravages of time. Many individuals, for various reasons, have visited this land where Tamil is spoken. Notable among these visitors are the Telugus, Jains, and Buddhists who arrived from the northern regions of Tamil Nadu, as well as travelers from Italy and China (including Marco Polo, Xuanzang, Faxian, and Yijing). Of these groups, the Jains arrived in the Pandya Kingdom and settled there after a famine struck the regions where they originally resided. Recognizing their intellectual eminence, the Pandya King invited them to his royal court and extended his patronage to them. Living as the King's guests,they led a simple, ascetic life. During their stay in the Pandya Kingdom, they dedicated themselves to mastering the Tamil language.   Eventually, the famine in their native land subsided. Consequently, they approached the King, informed him of their intention to return to their hometowns, and sought h...
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