Ashtadasabhuja Durga Darshana - 04. Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kancheepuram Guruji Shri Narendra Babu Sharmaji has started new section in his Bruhat Brahmanda programme called Ashtadasabhuja Durga Darshana. In which Guruji reveals the details on Lalitha Sahasranamam. Guruji have divided the Lalitha Sahasranamam into 18 sections, he plays each section and reveals the Goddess Durga Temple related to it. The Fourth Temple in Ashtadasabhuja Durga Darshan is Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram. The Lalitha Sahasranama verse played by Guruji, is given below. Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam Adhyaya 4 Maha-ganesha nirbhinna vighnayantra praharshita Bhanda-surendra nirmukta shastra pratyastra varshini – 31 Karanguli nakhotpanna narayana dashakrutih Mahapashupatastragni nirdagdha surasainika – 32 Kameshvarastra nirdagda sabhandasura shunyaka Bramhependra mahendradi devasansdhutavaibhava -33 Haranetragni sandagdakama sanjivanaoshadhih Shreemadvagbhavakutaika svarupa mukhapankaja -34 Kantadhah-kati paryanta madhyakuta svarupinee Shakti-kutaikatapanna katyadhobhaga dharinee – 35 Mulamantratmika mulakutatraya kalebara Kulamrutaikarasika kulasanketapaline – 36 Kulangana lulantasdha kaolinee kulayogini Akula samayantasdha samayachara tatpara – 37 Muladharaika nilaya bramhagrandhi vibhedini Manipurantarudita vishnugrandhi vibhedine – 38 Aagyna-chakrantaralasdha rudra-grandhi vibhedini Sahasraranbujaruda sudhasarabhivarshinee – 39 Tatillata samaruchi shatchakropari sansdhita Mahashakti-kundalini bisatantu taniyasi – 40 Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Kamakshi Amman Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi. Located at Kanchipuram, the temple is easily accessible by regular buses and private taxis that are available throughout the state of Tamil Nadu. Former capital of the Pallavas, Kanchipuram lies at a distance of 75 kms from Chennai. Kamakshi Amman Temple is considered as one of the sacred abodes of Goddess Parvati, other being Meenakshi at Madurai, Akilandeswari at Thiruvanaikaval and Vishalakshi at Varanasi. Goddess Kamakshi is regarded as one of the incarnations of Goddess Parvati. As per the Hindu legend, Kamakshi made a Shivalingam out of the sand and offered worship to it. In return, she got Lord Shiva as her husband. In the sanctum sanctorum, Goddess Kamakshi is depicted in a seated posture, which is also referred as Parabhrama Swarupini. A Sri Chakram has been placed just before the image and due worship is offered to it. The ancient shrine of Kamakshi Amman is always associated with Adi Shankaracharya, the great saint of India. It is regarded that Goddess Kamakshi was initially an Ugra Swaroopini (Ruthless form of Shakti). Adi Shankaracharya placed a Chakra before her and the goddess got personified as Shanta Swaroopini (Kind form of Shakti). The area is believed to comprise temples that have ruthless aspect of the Goddess, though Kamakshi Temple is an exception. Representing this, the image of the deity is taken out in procession at the time of festivals. It is said that the Goddess takes leave from Shankaracharya, at his shrine in the inner prakaram. Inner Prakaram: There is a separate sannithi for the south facing Utsavar image of Kamakshi on a raised pavilion in front of the east facing moolavar image. There is another sub shrine for Bangaru Kamakshi on the Southern side - only a framed photo is kept here. The original Bangaru Kamakshi idol is in a temple in Thanjavur. On the western side there are shrines for Kasi Annapoorni, Ayyanar & Adi Sankara. Garbha Griha: Surrounding the garbha griha are idols of Perumal, Lakshmi & Ardhanareeswa on South side, Aroopa Lakshmi, Varahi & Ganesha on the North side. Here there is also a Nabhi Pillar - signifying that this is one of the 51 Sakthi Peedams where the nabhi has fallen. The Sri Chakra is installed on the East side just in front of Kamakshi Amman. Outer Prakaram: You see the Nandi Mandapam & the Dwaja Sthambam as you enter through the gopuram on the eastern side. The outer prakaram also houses the temple tank, the 100 kal mandapam, the Dwajaa Rohana Mandapam & the stables for the temple elephants. Imposing views of the Golden Vimanam can be had from the outer prakaram. Architecture: Sprawled in an area of 5 acres, the temple complex has one spire. The shikhar (spire) housing the deity is covered wholly in gold. The spectacular view of the golden spire can be taken from the outer part. In order to enter the main shrine, four entrances have been made on all the four sides. The structural layout of the temple is quite elaborated. In the outer prakaram or part, there is a tank and numerous mandapams or halls like the 100 pillared hall, the dwajaarohana mandapam etc. Near the temple tank, various images of Lord Vishnu like Ninraan, Irundaan and Kidandaan are traceable. In the vicinity of the sanctum, there are several shrines dedicated to Ardhanareeswarar, Soundaryalakshmi, Kallar (who has been mentioned in the hymns of Tirumangaialwar) and Varaahi. Festivals: Every day is a day of festivity at Kamakshi Amman Temple. The daily rituals include four worship services. However, the month of Maasi offers an annual festival of the temple. On the 7th day of this month, processions are taken out in a silver chariot. Festivals like Navratri, Aadi, Aippasi Pooram, Sankara Jayanthi and Vasanta Utsavam in Vaikasi are also celebrated with full fervor. Like other temples of Tamil Nadu, the Fridays falling in the month of Adi and Thai are observed with grand ceremonies. For further details, please contact: K.S.CHELLAPPA,B.A.,B.L., SRIKARYAM SRI KAMAKSHI AMBAL DEVASTHANAM KANCHEEPURAM-631 502 KANCHEEPURAM DISTRICT TAMILNADU - INDIA Telephone Numbers: Office : 91–044—27222609 Res : 91—044-27235263 Sthanneekam C.R. NATARAJA SASTRI Hereditary Mirasdar Sri Kamakshi Ambal Devasthanam No.1, Kamakshi Amman South Mada Street, Kanchipuram - 631 502. Tamil Nadu, INDIA. Phone : 91- 44 - 27231988 Mobile : 91 - 9364310545 / 9944350011
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:36:03 +0000
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