QUES ANSW DIVINE 04-2022-10 Dearfriends, Theseare information compiled as QA by me in 1998’s-2014’s and stored in mycomputer. They are posted by very learnt members.
BEINGCOMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS. Sincerely, R.Gopalakrishnan, 78, dated 11-04-2022 Q1 What is theimportance of four faces of Pasupathi in the Pasupathinath temple? Can you provideaome more information about different idols in the temple? A1 In the sanctum of the temple, there is a veryattractive, about three feet high Shivalinga with four faces. Allthese faces have different names and significance. The facefacing east is known as Tatpurusha and the one facing south as Aghora. Similarly,the faces looking west and north are known by the name Sadhyojata and Vamadeva respectively. The upperportion of this linga is known as Ishan.These faces are also defined as the symbol of four dharmas (the most famous places of pilgrimage for Hindus)and four Vedas (sacred books of Hindus). Theimages of Vishnu, Surya, Devi andGanesh are also placed in the sanctum of the temple. At thenorthern end of the Pashupatinath terraces near Kathmandu is a Shiva lingam on a circular pedestal datingfrom the 6C. A finely featured faceof Shiva has been sculpted on one side of the lingam. Q2 What is theeffect of closing eastern gate of Pasupahinath temple? A2 Twoimportant idols inside Pashupati arerigeshwar Mahadev and Virupakshe (also known as Kali)aregradually losing their charm after Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT)closed the eastern entrance of PashupatinathTemple citing security reasons. Localsand priests say a huge crowd used tovisit the small temple of the two idols situated in the east side of the main temple. AfterPashupati Area Development Trust closedthe eastern entrance last year, the number of people coming to worship these idols is on the decline,said Badri Adhikari, a priest who hasbeen stationed inside the Pashupati area for the last 15 years. Q3 What is thelegend connected with Mrigeswar temple and Kali temple in the premises ofPasupathinath temple? A3 Earlier, people used to worship MrigeshwarMahadev before offering prayers at themain temple, added Adhikari. Around ayear ago, the eastern gate of the maintemple was closed for a day after the Indian priest (the main priest of Pashupatinath Temple) was beaten up by a group of peopledemanding appointment of Nepali originpriest. Priestssay the idol of Mrigeshwar Mahadev carries the meaning of Pashupati. Pashupatiactually means the incarnation of lord Mahadev as an animal, said Adhikari. The idol of Mrigeshwar Mahadev is the only idol which depicts Mahadevsincarnation as mirga (deer). According to Hindu mythology,Mahadev had chosen the Pashupati area as a hideout to trick his wife, goddess Parvati. It issaid that once upon a time when Mahadevwas on bad terms with Parvati, he came to live in Mrigasthali in the form of a mirga. Later,when Parvati came to know she also camethere in the form of a female mirga to placate her husband and take him back to Kailash Parbat, the houseof Mahadev and Parvati. There isanother interesting belief associated with the idol of Virupakshe (Kali). The idol,half of which is already underground, is believed to be gradually sinkingunderneath the earth. Some Hindus believe that when the idol totally disappears underground, the universe will collapse,marking the beginning of a new eraafter Kaliyug. The idolis not sinking. It is exactly in the same state as it was 15 years ago, said Adhikari. However, what is important is the belief and sentimentsof people associated with these idols. PashupatiArea Development Trusts decision to close the eastern entrance has, in a way, played with the sentiments of peoplewho want to worship Mrigeshwar Mahadevand Virupakshe. Thisplace, which once used to be a majorattraction of Pashupati, seems overshadowed by the PADTs irresponsible step. Ifit was closed on the ground of security, more police personnel should have be deployed instead of closingthe gate. When asked, PADT treasurerNarottam Vaidhya said the gate will be opened as early as possible. Q4 What is the mirroreffect lingas in PP Temple ? What is the speciality with the priests of the PPtemple? A4 The 11small stone Chaityas (stupas), each with a lingam, lined up nicely to give aseemingly endless mirror effect. The unique feature of this templeis that only 4 priests can touch the idol. This tradition is supposed to havestarted by Sage Shankaracharya in 8thcentury, ostensibly to stop human sacrifice which wasprevalent in that temple. Thisproce dure is also followed in other temples around India which were sanctified by Adi Shankaracharya. Malla kings honoured therequest of Adi shankarachaya as latter being one of the greatest ever Hindu acharyas. However,this tradition wasrecently changed after the historicrevolution in Nepal which demolished the monarchy and established democracy where Nepalese priests supported bythe anti- Indian Maoists government.There was widespread protests by most Nepalese as they saw this as an intereference in their religion. Q5 What was thename of Vamana? A5 AsVamana roopa Lord Krishna was born to Aditi and sage Kashyapa with name Upendran Q6 How manyvamana temples are in Kerala.What are their details ? A6 There are seven Vamana templesin Kerala.Vamana temples are not so common Kerala. 1.ThrikkakkaraVamana Temple in Ernakulam is the most important Vamana Temple in Kerala and is closely associated with Onam festival. Thrikkakara Temple issituated in Thrikkakara, 2 kilometers east of Idapally near Cochi. The nameThrikkakkara means the holy place where Lord placed His foot. Thiru-kal-karilater became Thrikkakara. "Whereis my third foot of space?" asked Vamana. Tricked by this deceit, but as one who wouldnever go back on his promises. Mahabali offered his own head for Vamana to place his third step.These events were happened at thisplace. 2. MithranandapuramTemple is an ancient temple situated in Peruvanam Gramam (Thrissur District). Mithranandapuram is about 10 Kms from Thrissurcity on Thrissur-Thriprayar route. Lord Vamana is the principal deity of thistemple. According to the legends, theidol worshipped here is more than 1500 years old. 3. ThiruvamanapuramTemple is located at Vamanapuram inThiruvananthapuram district, 1 kmfrom Vamanapuram on Anakudy route on Vamanapuram river side. Main deity isVamana. 4. Chelamattam temple issituated on the bank of Periyar river near Vallam(between Kalady and Perumbavoor) in Ernakulam district. Chelamattom is located21 kms from the Aluva RailwayStation and 8 kms from Kalady and 11 kms from Nedumbassery Airport 5. KalattuVamanamoorthy Temple is located at Niramruthoor near Tanurin Malappuram District. 6.Thelakkad Vamana Moorthy Temple Located at Thelakkad in Malappuram District. Ganapathy and Sasthaare the upadevathas 7. Mevelloor Vamana Moorthy Temple is the only Vamana temple in Kottayam district. It is located at Mevelloor near Thalayolapparambu.Elephants are not permitted to enterthe temple compound. Q7 How many vamana templesare in Tamilnadu which are famous? A7 Three. There is aseperate Sreekovil for Lord Vishnu near to the sreekovil of SthanumalayaPerumal. Here Lord Vishnu isworshipped in Thrivikrama form. Thrivikrama isthe form taken by Vamana to measurethree worlds UlagalanthaPerumal Temple in Kanchipuram near the Kamakshi temple. UlagalanthaPerumal Temple in Tirukoilur, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Q8 To whichworld Mahabali pushed in to placing his feet for the measurement of 3rdfeet by Vamana? A8 Suthala.As Mahabali was pushed down into Suthala,King Bali made a last request. He requested that he be allowed to visit Kerala once in a year to ensurethat his people were still happy, well fed and content. Lord Vishnu was pleasedto grant Mahabali his wish. Mahabali comes to visit his people and his land during Onam. Thisis the legend behind the Onam festival. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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