The 30th episode of Sri Ramanin Padhayil was unfolded with the below verse:
In 2006 we all started from Lakshmana Thirtha and reached Maniyachchi railway junction through train and reached Thirukurungudi via Bus. But in 2010, after visiting Lakshmana Thirtha we had an opportunity to visit the cave of Swayamprabha. This cave was located in the place known as Rikshabilam. One finds reference to this place in Kishkinda Kandam. Anjaneya is said to have stayed here for a week along with the Vanara army in the search for Goddess Sita. Located 150kms South West of Madurai and about 20kms East of Tenkasi on the Madurai-Tenkasi Highway is the Anjaneya temple in Krishnapuram near Kadayanallur.
Set on the beautiful scenic background and with paddy fields all around is a temple for Lord Anjaneya. Surrounded by Western Ghats on one side and lush paddy field on the other side, this temple is an feast for the eye from the distance itself. This temple for Lord Anjaneya is located at Krishnapuram near Kadayanallur in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. One can reach this beautiful village from Tenkasi. As you get down at Krishnapuram bus stop, there is a road perpendicular to the main road will lead you to the temple which is around one kilometer. One has to pass through the paddy field and enter the temple complex. Before we have the darshan of Lord Sri Jayaveera Abhayahastha Anjaneya let us see the history of the temple.
Devotees of Lord Anjaneya, the temple dedicated to the `Son of Vaayu Bhagawan' at Krishnapuram, near Kadayanallur, in Tirunelveli district. The sthalapuranam of the temple is interesting as Sri Anjaneya himself is said to have visited the place during the time of the Ramayana. The six feet high, south-facing Anjaneya at this temple attracts devotees from all parts of Tamil Nadu, who believe that miracles happen in their life within a short period of their visit. The temple situated in the middle of paddy field.
Having been crowned king of Kishkinda with the help of Sri Rama, Sugriva sends his force in all directions on mission of locating the whereabouts of Sri Sita Devi. The team which went down South was headed by Sri Angatha ably assisted by Sri Jambavan and Sri Anjaneya. Sri Rama who had confidence on Sri Anjaneya had entrusted with him an ring which was to be given to Sita.
The team under the leadership of Sri Angatha could not locate Sita within the time stipulated by their king Sri Sugriva, but instead of returning to Kishkinda they preferred continuing their search.
After a long search along the Western Ghats the team became ravenous and thirsty and was in look out for food and water. Sri Anjaneya then saw a wet bird (sakravaha pakshi) coming out of a cave, he then asked all his team members to enter the cave following him. Inside the cave they saw a stunning township with trees bearing fruits, flowering plants, ornamenting creepers and lakes with lotus floating. The houses were having roof laid with gold sheets. There was a pious woman with tejus sitting and meditating in one of the house.
Sri Anjaneya narrated his mission to the tapasvini and sought for water and food. The tapasvini whose name is Swayamprabha told him the story of hers and that of the city. Mayan a mayavi belonging to clan of Viswakarma meditated upon Brahma and under the boon of Brahma had built this wonderful city. He fell in love with an apsaras by name Hema. Indra came to know of it and waged a war against Maya for this and killed Maya. Thereby Indra had incurred sin of killing Mayan. Brahma then restored this city to Hema and Swayamprabha is guarding this 'pellam'-cave.
Swayamprabha is said to have directed him in the direction further South in his search for Sita.
After Sita was found and rescued by Sri Rama, He, along with Sri Anjaneya came to the place again and Swayamprabha handed over the regime to Sri Anjaneya and left the place. Sri Rama and Sri Anjaneya had made a visit to the cave and met Swayamprabha. As requested by Hema and Swayamprabha Sri Anjaneya was asked to rule the place. It is also said that a yagna was performed by both Sri Anjaneya and Sri Rama here.
A very simple and pleasant temple has been built in front of the tank. The two mouths of the cave could be seen in the tank. While one cave is inoperative, the other is said to be leading to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. It is said that the sanctum sanctorum had been built at the very same spot where the yagna had been performed by Sri Rama and Sri Anjaneya. It is claimed even now the land around the sanctum bores ashes, which is being offered as prasad. After having dharshan of the caves you come across a big hall which houses Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Sri Anjaneya, which is recently built. The separate sannadhi of Sri Abhayahastha Jayaveera Anjaneya, the moolavar is under the same roof. In the South-West corner of the complex there is meditation hall in which Sri Anjaneya in Yoga mudra is seen in the centre of the hall The place, which was then ruled over by Sri Anjaneya, is now called Krishnapuram.
The shrine of Lord Anjaneya is seen facing south, so also Lord Anjaneya. The majestic Anjaneya is about six feet tall and standing on the ground. It is said that the rock goes deep below the ground. His legs are seen as if He is coming forward towards the devotee to bless him. With His right hand in 'Abhaya mudra', He offers all His devotees 'nirbhaya'. His left hand is seen resting on His left thigh. His neck is adorned with three types of garlands and in one of them a pendent is seen. He is wearing an ear ring as well as an ornament on the top of the ear. His tail is raised above the head and there is small bell in the end of the tail. The most gracious is His glowing eyes, directly showering compassion and karuna on His devotees.The beautiful temple, sitting pretty amidst a paddy field, attracts every passer-by. The actual date of construction of the temple is not known as it dates back to the period of Sri Rama and is now known as Sri Abhayahastha Jayaveera Anjaneya temple.
In sudarakandam Hanuman is described as one for whom nothing is impossible and who is the embodiment of faith, devotion, loyalty to the master, fearlessness and self confidence. Success is the outcome of an attitude like this. If we want to be successful in life we have to combine the above qualities.
This particular Kandam is very important for each one of us because it really enlightens us in our spiritual quest. Hanuman is the awakened soul, Jambavan is the enlightened teacher, and the vast ocean is the samasara which each one of us wishes to cross. We have to struggle to overcome the worldly sorrows which form the obstacles.
We may not be always successful in this effort; but if we are undaunted and we have. faith in GOD then we will at the end discover divinity which is manifested in Sita Devi.
Belief is that bathing in the temple tank relieves one of Brahmma Hathi Dosham. Also, Lord Anjaneya is said to fulfill within 5 weeks the wishes of devotees who offer their sincere prayers at this temple.
After having the blessings of Lord Anjaneya, we all started our journey towards Mahendragiri Mountain, Thirukurungudi.
Sri Rama Rama Rameti
Rame Raame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Tat Tulyam
Rama Nama Varanane
In 2006 we all started from Lakshmana Thirtha and reached Maniyachchi railway junction through train and reached Thirukurungudi via Bus. But in 2010, after visiting Lakshmana Thirtha we had an opportunity to visit the cave of Swayamprabha. This cave was located in the place known as Rikshabilam. One finds reference to this place in Kishkinda Kandam. Anjaneya is said to have stayed here for a week along with the Vanara army in the search for Goddess Sita. Located 150kms South West of Madurai and about 20kms East of Tenkasi on the Madurai-Tenkasi Highway is the Anjaneya temple in Krishnapuram near Kadayanallur.
Set on the beautiful scenic background and with paddy fields all around is a temple for Lord Anjaneya. Surrounded by Western Ghats on one side and lush paddy field on the other side, this temple is an feast for the eye from the distance itself. This temple for Lord Anjaneya is located at Krishnapuram near Kadayanallur in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. One can reach this beautiful village from Tenkasi. As you get down at Krishnapuram bus stop, there is a road perpendicular to the main road will lead you to the temple which is around one kilometer. One has to pass through the paddy field and enter the temple complex. Before we have the darshan of Lord Sri Jayaveera Abhayahastha Anjaneya let us see the history of the temple.
Devotees of Lord Anjaneya, the temple dedicated to the `Son of Vaayu Bhagawan' at Krishnapuram, near Kadayanallur, in Tirunelveli district. The sthalapuranam of the temple is interesting as Sri Anjaneya himself is said to have visited the place during the time of the Ramayana. The six feet high, south-facing Anjaneya at this temple attracts devotees from all parts of Tamil Nadu, who believe that miracles happen in their life within a short period of their visit. The temple situated in the middle of paddy field.
Having been crowned king of Kishkinda with the help of Sri Rama, Sugriva sends his force in all directions on mission of locating the whereabouts of Sri Sita Devi. The team which went down South was headed by Sri Angatha ably assisted by Sri Jambavan and Sri Anjaneya. Sri Rama who had confidence on Sri Anjaneya had entrusted with him an ring which was to be given to Sita.
The team under the leadership of Sri Angatha could not locate Sita within the time stipulated by their king Sri Sugriva, but instead of returning to Kishkinda they preferred continuing their search.
After a long search along the Western Ghats the team became ravenous and thirsty and was in look out for food and water. Sri Anjaneya then saw a wet bird (sakravaha pakshi) coming out of a cave, he then asked all his team members to enter the cave following him. Inside the cave they saw a stunning township with trees bearing fruits, flowering plants, ornamenting creepers and lakes with lotus floating. The houses were having roof laid with gold sheets. There was a pious woman with tejus sitting and meditating in one of the house.
Sri Anjaneya narrated his mission to the tapasvini and sought for water and food. The tapasvini whose name is Swayamprabha told him the story of hers and that of the city. Mayan a mayavi belonging to clan of Viswakarma meditated upon Brahma and under the boon of Brahma had built this wonderful city. He fell in love with an apsaras by name Hema. Indra came to know of it and waged a war against Maya for this and killed Maya. Thereby Indra had incurred sin of killing Mayan. Brahma then restored this city to Hema and Swayamprabha is guarding this 'pellam'-cave.
Swayamprabha is said to have directed him in the direction further South in his search for Sita.
After Sita was found and rescued by Sri Rama, He, along with Sri Anjaneya came to the place again and Swayamprabha handed over the regime to Sri Anjaneya and left the place. Sri Rama and Sri Anjaneya had made a visit to the cave and met Swayamprabha. As requested by Hema and Swayamprabha Sri Anjaneya was asked to rule the place. It is also said that a yagna was performed by both Sri Anjaneya and Sri Rama here.
A very simple and pleasant temple has been built in front of the tank. The two mouths of the cave could be seen in the tank. While one cave is inoperative, the other is said to be leading to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. It is said that the sanctum sanctorum had been built at the very same spot where the yagna had been performed by Sri Rama and Sri Anjaneya. It is claimed even now the land around the sanctum bores ashes, which is being offered as prasad. After having dharshan of the caves you come across a big hall which houses Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Sri Anjaneya, which is recently built. The separate sannadhi of Sri Abhayahastha Jayaveera Anjaneya, the moolavar is under the same roof. In the South-West corner of the complex there is meditation hall in which Sri Anjaneya in Yoga mudra is seen in the centre of the hall The place, which was then ruled over by Sri Anjaneya, is now called Krishnapuram.
The shrine of Lord Anjaneya is seen facing south, so also Lord Anjaneya. The majestic Anjaneya is about six feet tall and standing on the ground. It is said that the rock goes deep below the ground. His legs are seen as if He is coming forward towards the devotee to bless him. With His right hand in 'Abhaya mudra', He offers all His devotees 'nirbhaya'. His left hand is seen resting on His left thigh. His neck is adorned with three types of garlands and in one of them a pendent is seen. He is wearing an ear ring as well as an ornament on the top of the ear. His tail is raised above the head and there is small bell in the end of the tail. The most gracious is His glowing eyes, directly showering compassion and karuna on His devotees.The beautiful temple, sitting pretty amidst a paddy field, attracts every passer-by. The actual date of construction of the temple is not known as it dates back to the period of Sri Rama and is now known as Sri Abhayahastha Jayaveera Anjaneya temple.
In sudarakandam Hanuman is described as one for whom nothing is impossible and who is the embodiment of faith, devotion, loyalty to the master, fearlessness and self confidence. Success is the outcome of an attitude like this. If we want to be successful in life we have to combine the above qualities.
This particular Kandam is very important for each one of us because it really enlightens us in our spiritual quest. Hanuman is the awakened soul, Jambavan is the enlightened teacher, and the vast ocean is the samasara which each one of us wishes to cross. We have to struggle to overcome the worldly sorrows which form the obstacles.
We may not be always successful in this effort; but if we are undaunted and we have. faith in GOD then we will at the end discover divinity which is manifested in Sita Devi.
Belief is that bathing in the temple tank relieves one of Brahmma Hathi Dosham. Also, Lord Anjaneya is said to fulfill within 5 weeks the wishes of devotees who offer their sincere prayers at this temple.
After having the blessings of Lord Anjaneya, we all started our journey towards Mahendragiri Mountain, Thirukurungudi.
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