The jeernodharana ashtabandhana mahakumbabishekam of Somanadhanmadam, at Sri Aksharavalli Samedha Srividyapatiswarar temple, 12, Puththur Village, Arani Circle, Tiruvannamalai district, will take place on July 8 , from 7 to 8 a.m. Arunagirinathar, who hailed from Tiruvannamalai, has sung in praise of Puththur village in Thiruppugazh.
The story goes like this Somanatha jeer, who was an ardent devotee of Lord Arunachaleswarar of Thiruvannamalai, lived in Puththur village. He also worshipped Lord Muruga and built a shrine in Somanathanmadam in the heart of Puththur.
Inscriptions point out that over 600 years ago, Kumara Kambanna Udaiyar, son of Veerapokkanna Udaiyar, who was ruling this area, gave away this village as gift and also mentioned that the temple be administered by Somanatha jeer and his descendants. Those with speech impairment offer worship to Lord Vidyapatiswarar for relief.
This temple with such a hoary past, was in a state of neglect, with consecration last performed 100 years ago. With cooperation from the local people, the temple has been renovated, keeping the old structure intact, and consecration fixed for July 8. Donations are solicited from devotees. Contributions, in the form of cheque/DD, may be drawn in favour of Siruvapuri Murugan Abhisheka Committee and sent to V. Subramani, Kurinji Apartments, New No. 10, Old No, 53, Bandar Garden Main Street, Perambur, Chennai – 600 011. Phone 044-2558 8317/98408 81923.
At Poovanur
The mahakumbabishekam of Sri Kalyani Amman samedha Kailasanathaswamy Temple, Poovanur, will take place on July 8, between 9 and 10.30 a.m. The festivities preceding the consecration for the vimanams and deities such as Vinayakar, Murugan, Vishnudurgai and Aiyyanar began yesterday. Sri Rama Anjaneya Bhakta Sabha, founded by actor R.S. Manohar, and now under the guidance of Sitalakshmi Manohar, undertook the renovation work. The estimated cost for the renovation and consecration is Rs. 5 lakhs. Donations may be sent in the name of Sri Ramanjaneya Bhakta Sabha ‘Suraaj,’ 6/76, Sriram Colony, Abhiramapuram, Chennai – 600018. For details contact 044-2499 6675 or N. Ramachandran (Poovanur) – (0)99414 03421.
At Ammangudi
The Mahasamprokshanam of Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Ammangudi, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur district, will be performed on July 15, between 9.15 and 10.05 a.m. Sri Seetharama Maruthi Trust, Ammangudi, has undertaken the renovation work of this 11th century temple. Contributions may be sent to Sree Seetharama Maruthi Turst, Indian Bank, Thirunageswaram, a/c No 848410898. Log on to www.sriuppilibhavan.com or www.ammangudisriperumal.com. Phone: 91-98431 49768/ 91-76390 95470.
