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This book, published on the auspicious occasion of the rising of Atthi Varadar, contains a concise account of the Sthala-Puranam, the role of many Srivaishnava Acharyas. architecture, sculptures, inscriptions paintings, music, prasadam and festivals of the ancient and sacred temple of Varadaraja Perumal in Kanchipuram.
Embark on a spiritual journey with Six Shrines of Muruga, a bilingual Tamil-English hardbound book. Explore the history, legends, and cultural significance of the revered Arupadai Veedu, beautifully illustrated with photographs and temple maps.
Srirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyatka Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu. It is also considered the first and most important of the 108 Divya Desams or sacred places praised in the Tamil hymns of the Azhvars (great devotees of Vishnu). It is the only Vishnu temple to have received the encomiums of the maximum number of Azhvars since eleven of the total number of twelve Azhvars has sung the glory of Ranganathaswami.
The traditional story (Sthala-Purana) of this temple records the origin of this shrine. When Vibhishana carried the Ranga Vimanam given to him by Sri Rama all the way from Ayodhya enrooted to Lanka, he wanted to rest on the banks of River Cauvery in Srirangam. When he started to resume his journey, he found that the Ranga Vimanam had become fixed to the ground as Ranganatha wanted to make Srirangam his home. For the sake of Vibhishana, the Lord faces the southern direction towards Lanka.
The huge temple-complex, covering 156 acres, constructed over many hundreds of years, is an exquisite storehouse of architecture and iconography. The present temple premises has been modified and reconstructed over the centuries of its existence. With twenty-one gopurams, seven prakarams, more than sixty shrines and numerous mandapams, it is the largest living Hindu temple in the world. Many emperors, kings, queens, other members of royalty, officials, army-commanders, religious leaders and people from all walks of life have contributed to this temple. Over the centuries, the Srirangam temple has maintained its pre-eminent position amongst the Vishnu temples of the Tamil country. In fact, for the Tamil Vaishnavites, the Tamil word for temple, 7covir denotes only the Srirangam Ranganathaswami temple. This temple has a unique record of chronicles written in Tamil. It has withstood the onslaughts by invaders during the 14th century The processional image (Utsava-Murti) of this temple worshipped as Azhagiya Manavalan was taken out of the temple for forty-eight long years during this turbulent period when He travelled to various places in South India, including Thirumala, the abode of Sri Venkateshwara.
“Tirumala Tirupati” is a captivating coffee table book with over 200 visuals exploring Lord Venkatesa’s divine identity, temple history, architectural insights, and legends of Tirumala. A treasure trove for devotees, it beautifully unveils traditions, rituals, and spiritual significance.
The Supreme Lord is a unique coffee table book with over 200 photographs, graphics, paintings, and architectural ideas. For the first time, it confronts Lord Venkatesa’s idol identification and offers viable answers. This emphasises the necessity of calling the Sri Venkatesvara temple Svayamvyaktakshetram and the Lord inside Yajna Vishnu. Dasavataras of Vishnu, how the Lord reached Seshachala hill, Kaliyuga Pratyaksha daivam, legends, and Srinivasa kalyanam with Padmavati are discussed. The Seven Hills were important in Seshachala when there were several hill ranges, and their significance is linked to the Mahavedi. Exclusive temple history, inscriptions, and architectural representations and their significance are offered. The Supreme Lord’s physiognomy and why He looks so peaceful are described. For devotees, the hundi (koppera) and its shape, the sacrificial vedi, the reasons for the vast collection of quantities, and the construction of garbhagriha according to Mahavedi’s measurements are described. Adi Varaha, Goddess Padmavati, Bhaktas, and rulers are highlighted for their contributions to the temple’s growth in all sectors. Pictures of Tirumala festivals, prasadams, thirthas, and locations around Tirupati are lovely and alive. This volume would be a wonderful treasure trove for all Sri Venkatesvara followers.
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