LORD MURUGA'S GRANDEUR-7

LORD MURGA'S GRANDEUR-7

 Sri. S.V.VARADHARAJAN

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   Here we can see the idols of Siva (deity with five faces) and Arumuga (deity with six faces)and this shows its magnificence and uniqueness. It is to this sacred place that the saint Arunagirinathar was told by Lord Muruga to come and sing in this temple.The majestic appearance of Arumuga in this temple is nicely mentioned in the song starting with "Nadapindhu" in Thiruppugazh.The deity here is known by different names like Muthukumara Swamy,Vayaluran,Vayalur Kumaran,Adhi Vayaluran,Adhi Kumaran etc.We find the idol of Saint Arungirinatha also in this temple.

   Kundrakudi: Kumara is the God representing Kurinchi region.Therefore, He has temple on the hills. Being the son of the queen of mountains (Malai Arasi) Parvathi Devi, it isbut natural that Muruga is seated on the hills.This temple on the hill hasvarious names like Mayil Malai,Arasavalam,Mayura Nagaram,Kundra Managar, Mayuragiri etc. Here, Muruga appears as seated majestically with his consorts, Valli and Deivanai on the peacok Vahana. In the front side of the temple, we can see the figures of Veerabagu and Idumban.V.Kalyana Sundaranar has sung in praise of this temple in chaste tamil.

   Kumaragiri: As is the convention,we find this temple of Muruga on the hill there and the deity appears Dhandayuthapani. It is here that the famous grand old lady Avvaiyar had the fortune of having a dialogue with Muruga as a small child. The child asked the old lady seated below the tree,where he was sitting, whether she wanted a hot fruit or cold fruit.During thecourse of this incident, the Lord taught her the lesson that what we know is very little what we do not know is unlimited like the universe which has become a famous proverb in Tamil. The lady sang in praise of the Lord explainng that the lord's grace is the most valuable thing a person can aspire for.


To be continued

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