Tevaram - Some select verses.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva,
in the temple of Tiru ViRkudi - Veerasthanam.  This is in 2.108 of Saiva Canon. 

The temple is in Nagappattinam taluk, Nagappatinam district.  One can go by bus from Nagappattinam
or go up to ViRkudi railway station near Mayiladuthurai and get down to reach the temple.

Siva - Veerattana Iswarar.

Uma - Elavaar Kuzahali.

Holy tree- tulasi plants.

Holy tirtham - Chakkara tirtham, a tank.

The temple is a Veerasthanam, one of the eight places where Siva conducted His heroic sports.  Here,
He killed Chalandhaaswaran, a demon. 

வடிகொள் மேனியர் வானமா மதியினர் நதியினர் மதுவார்ந்த
கடிகொள் கொன்றையஞ் சடையினர் கொடியினர் உடைபுலி யதளார்ப்பர்
விடைய தேறும்எம் மானமர்ந் தினிதுறை விற்குடி வீரட்டம்
அடிய ராகிநின் றேத்தவல் லார்தமை அருவினை யடையாவே.


Siva has a perfect form has a crescent that shines in the sky has a river (on his head) wears on his matted locks,
fragrant KonRai flowers full of honey. He has Uma who is as tender as a creeper. He ties as dress the skin of a tiger. Irresistible Karmas, will not reach those who having become devotees praise ViRkudi Veerasthaanam, where our
Lord who rides on a bull dwells happily desiring it.

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Tiru KOttur.  This is in 2.109 of Saiva Canon. 

The temple is in Mannarkudi taluk, Tiruvarur district. One can go by bus from Mannarkudi or Tiruvarur.

Siva - Kozhunthu Nathar.

Uma - ThEn mozhi Paavai, the lady who speaks like honey.

Holy tree - vaNNi tree.

Holy tirtham -MuLLi Aru - a rivulet.


நீல மார்தரு கண்டனே நெற்றியோர் கண்ணனே ஒற்றைவிடைச்
சூல மார்தரு கையனே துன்றுபைம் பொழில்கள்சூழ்ந் தழகாய
கோல மாமலர் மணங்கமழ் கோட்டூர்நற் கொழுந்தேயென் றெழுவார்கள்
சால நீள்தல மதனிடைப் புகழ்மிகத் தாங்குவர் பாங்காலே.


Devotees who wake up from sleep, saying, "O Siva, having a blue neck!
Who has an eye on the forehead! Who holds a trident in the hand and has a single bull!
The good and tender shoot in KOttur,  where the big and beautiful flowers spread their fragrance and
which is made beautiful surrounded by verdant and dense gardens!" will live in this wide world for a long
time as their fame increases by their good qualities.


Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Tiru Maanthurai.  This is in 2.110 of Saiva Canon.

The temple is in Tiruchy district in Lalgudi taluk.  One can go by bus from Tiruchy or Lalgudi.  Or get
down at the Lalgudi railway station and go by bus or autorickshaw.

Siva - Ambravaneswarar.

Uma - Azhagamma.

Holy tree - Mango tree.

Holy tirtham - Ganapathy canal.


செம்பொ னார்தரு வேங்கையும் ஞாழலுஞ் செருந்திசெண் பகமானைக்
கொம்பும் ஆரமும் மாதவி சுரபுனை குருந்தலர் பரந்துந்தி
அம்பொன் நேர்வரு காவிரி வடகரை மாந்துறை யுறைகின்ற
எம்பி ரானிமை யோர்தொழு பைங்கழ லேத்துதல் செய்வோமே.

Pushing the flowers of wild-lime trees, long-leaved two-sepaled gamboge, common delight of the woods,
sandal-wood, tusks of elephants, Champaka flowers, golden-blossomed Pear-tree, fetid cassia, and east-
Indian Kino-tree which has flowers like gold, our master who dwells in Manthurai, on the northern bank of the
Kaveri river, which brings with it gold. We shall praise the feet wearing armor of gold which are worshipped
with joined hands by the celestial who do not wink

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar
on Siva in the temple of Tiru vaimoor. This is in 2.111 of Saiva Canon.

The temple is in Tiruvarur taluk, Tiruvarur district. One can go by bus from Tiruvarur or Tirukkuvalai,  or
Vedaranyam.

Siva - Vaimoor Nathar.

Uma - Palinum nan mozhi ammai, who speaks better than sweet milk.

Holy tree - Jack fruit tree.

Holy tirtham - Soorya tirtham.

 
தளிரிள வளரென உமைபாடத் தாள மிடவோர் கழல்வீசிக்
கிளரிள மணியர வரையார்த் தாடும் வேடக் கிறிமையார்
விளரிள முலையவர்க் கருள்நல்கி வெண்ணீ றணிந்தோர் சென்னியின்மேல்
வளரிள மதியமொ டிவராணீர் வாய்மூ ரடிகள் வருவாரே.



When Uma was singing with a sweet voice, a tender young flower,  and was measuring time with cymbals,
swinging one leg. He has the falsehood of a form and He dances tying a young cobra which has a bright jewel
in its hood. granting His grace to ladies of young and pale breasts, having adorned Himself with white sacred
ash. This Lord with a waxing crescent on His head, the God in Vaimur appears before us.

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva in the
temple of Tiru Aadanai.  This is in 2.112 of Saiva Canon.

The temple is in Tiru Aadanai taluk in Ramanathapuram district.  This temple can be reached from
Devakottai or Kalaiyar Koil or from Ramanathapuram.

Bhirugu Rishi was cursed to have a face like a goat (Aadu) and the body like an elephant (Aanai).  He came here
to worship Siva to have these abnormality removed. 

Siva - Aadanai Nathar.

Uma - Ambaayira Valli,

Holy tree - Bhilva tree.

Holy tirtham - Soorya tirtham.   


மாதோர் கூறுகந் தேற தேறிய
ஆதியா னுறை ஆடானை
போதினாற் புனைந் தேத்து வார்தமை
வாதியா வினை மாயுமே.

Feeling elated by having as one half a lady in His form, the acts good and bad of those who praise Adanai,
in which Siva, who is the first cause of all things who rides on a Bull, dwells, will disappear. The devotees
are decorating Him with flowers.

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Sirkazhi.  This is in 2.113. of Saiva Canon.

The location of the temple, the names of Siva and Uma, the holy tree and the holy tirtham -- all these
have been already given in the first Padigam on Sirkazhi, see this serial post elsewhere.

   

பொடியிலங்குந் திருமேனி யாளர்புலி யதளினர்
அடியிலங்குங் கழலார்க்க ஆடும்மடி கள்ளிடம்
இடியிலங்குங் குரலோதம் மல்கவ்வெறி வார்திரைக்
கடியிலங்கும் புனல்முத் தலைக்குங்கடற் காழியே.


The place of the deity who dances to make the anklets shining in the feet to make a sound, one who wear a tiger`s
skin, and who as a sacred person, has sacred ash is shining, is Kazhi,  where the pearls are driven hither and
thither by the water of great force of the high waves which are hurled as the tide rises with a sound like thunder.


Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Tiru KEdharam.  This is in 2.114 of Saiva Canon.

Tiruk KEdharam is in Uttaranchal state.  One has go by train from Varanasi and reach Hardwar. From
there one has to go by bus to Gowri kunt. . From there one has to go by walk or on horseback to Kedharnath.

The temple is closed during winter due to heavy snow.  The temple is closed. Only in summer one can go
to visit the temple. 

Siva - Kedhar Nath.

Uma - Gouri ammai.


தொண்டரஞ்சுங் களிறு மடக்கிச் சுரும்பார்மலர்
இண்டைகட்டி வழிபாடு செய்யுமிட மென்பரால்
வண்டுபாட மயிலால மான்கன்று துள்ளவரிக்
கெண்டைபாயச் சுனைநீல மொட்டலருங் கேதாரமே.

Kedharam is the place, where the buds of blue Sunai neelam  flowers that grow in the mountain springs blossom,
as the fish, kendai leaps, the young one of deer frisks, peacocks dance and bees hum. (People say it is the place
where the devotees having controlled the five sense organs which are like elephants make circlets of flowers on
which the superior variety of bees hum, place them on the head of Siva and worship Him.


Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva,
in the temple of Tirup Pugalur.  This is in 2.115 of Saiva Canon.

The location of the temple, names of Siva and Uma, the holy tree, the holy tirtham -- all these details
have been given in the first Padigam on Tirup Pugalur see elsewhere in this serial post. 



வெங்கள்விம்மு குழலிளைய ராடவ்வெறி விரவுநீர்ப்
பொங்குசெங்கட் கருங்கயல்கள் பாயும்புக லூர்தனுள்
திங்கள்சூடித் திரிபுரமோ ரம்பாலெரி யூட்டிய
எங்கள்பெம்மான் அடிபரவ நாளும்மிடர் கழியுமே.

In Pugalur,  where the water is combined with fragrance as the young girls who have tresses of hair full of honey
which is desired by all and where the bright black carp fish with red eyes leap, He,Siva stays here, wearing a
crescent moon. To praise the feet of our God who set fire to the three cities by a single arrow, daily, sufferings
will begin to cease.

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Tiru Nagaik KArOnam.  This is in 2.116 of Saiva Canon.
The location of the temple, the names of Siva and Uma, the holy tree, the holy tirtham -- all these details
have been given in the first Padigam on Tiru Nagaik KArOnam, see elsewhere in this serial post.


கூனல்திங்கட் குறுங்கண்ணி கான்றந்நெடு வெண்ணிலா
வேனற்பூத்தம் மராங்கோதை யோடும்விரா வுஞ்சடை
வானநாடன் னமரர் பெருமாற் கிடமாவது
கானல்வேலி கழிசூழ் கடல்நாகைக் காரோணமே.


The white moonlight which reaches a great distance shed by the curved wreath of a crescent, worn on the tuft,
Siva, who has heaven and on whose matted locks,  the garland of common Kadamba flowers which blossom in
the summer are worn. The place of the Chief of the immortals, is Nagaik KArOnam near the sea surrounded by
back-waters, and as a fence by sea-shore garden.

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

the following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on
Siva in the temple  of Tiru Irumabai MaakaaLam.  This is in 2.117 Saiva Canon. 

The temple is in Vaanur taluk, Cuddalore district. One can reach by bus from Cuddalore or
Puduchery or Tindivanam.   



Siva - MaakaaLeswarar.

Uma -  Kuyil Mozhi ammai. (one whose words are like singing of the koel) 
 
Holy tree -Iluppai tree.

Holy tirtham - MaakaaLa tirtham.

மண்டுகங்கை சடையிற் கரந்தும் மதிசூடிமான்
கொண்டகையாற் புரம்மூன் றெரித்த குழகன்னிடம்
எண்டிசையும் புகழ்போய் விளங்கும் இரும்பைதனுள்
வண்டுகீதம் முரல்பொழில் சுலாய்நின்ற மாகாளமே.



Concealing the river Ganga which flows swiftly in the matted locks, wearing a crescent moon,
this is the place of the Youth, Siva, who holds a deer in his hand and burnt the three cities. This is Irumpai
whose fame has spread in all the eight directions and is eminent. is the temple, MaakaaLam, surrounded by
gardens where bees hum like music


Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Thilathaip Padhi.  This is in 2.118 of Saiva Canon.

The temple is in Tiruvarur district, Peralam taluk.  One can go by bus from Tiruvarur to reach the temple.

This is the place where Lava and Kusa did death ceremonies for their father.  Thilam means til seeds
with which water oblations are done during death ceremonies.

   
Siva - Madhi Mutha Nathar.

Uma - Porkodi Ammai.

Holy tree - Mandhara tree.

Holy tirtham - Chandra tirtham.   


பொடிகள்பூசிப் பலதொண்டர் கூடிப்புலர் காலையே
அடிகளாரத் தொழுதேத்த நின்றவ்வழ கன்னிடங்
கொடிகளோங்கிக் குலவும் விழவார்தில தைப்பதி
வடிகொள்சோலைம் மலர்மணங் கமழும்மதி முத்தமே.

At day-break itself, many devotees, slaves of god, join together and smear their bodies with holy ashes
different kinds (Holy ash is of three kinds namely Karpan, Anukarpam, Upakarpam).  This is the place of the
beautiful god who dwelt permanently to be praised and worshipped with joined hands his feet, to the complete
satisfaction of the mind. It is the temple Thilathaip Padhi - Madhi mutham, where with tender mangoes the fragrance
of the flowers spread in Thilathaipadhi,  where festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm when flags are hoisted
high.

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Tiru Nageswaram.  This is in 2.119 of Saiva Canon.

The location of the temple, the names of Siva and Uma, the holy tree, the holy tirtham -- all these details
have been given in the first Padigam on the temple see this serial post elsewhere.     


தழைகொள்சந்தும் மகிலும் மயில்பீலியுஞ் சாதியின்
பழமுமுந்திப் புனல்பாய் பழங்காவிரித் தென்கரை
நழுவில்வானோர் தொழநல்கு சீர்மல்கு நாகேச்சரத்
தழகர்பாதந் தொழுதேத்த வல்லார்க்கழ காகுமே.



Pushing the fruits of nutmeg, feathers of peacock, eagle-wood trees, and sandal-wood that grows
luxuriantly on the southern bank of the old Kaveri river in which the water flows. T beauty will come to those
who can worship with joined hands and praise the feet of the beautiful God in Nageswaram of increasing
eminence which grants boons to the celestial beings who are not slack in worshipping God.
[As Siva is beautiful he grants beauty to his worshippers.]

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Tiru Mukkeswaram.  This is in 2.120 of Saiva Canon.

The temple is near Tiruchirapalli.  One can go by bus from Tiuchirapalli and reach Uraiyoor which is the
present name for Mukkeeswaram.

This is the birth place of Pugazh Chozha Nayanar.  Siva appeared in five different colors during the day.
Hence the name of Pancha (five) Varna (color) Iswarar. Udhanga Rishi could see the five colors of Siva Lingam. 
The Chozha King - Veera Adityan found a cock fighting with an elephant and defeated it.  He therefore understood
the greatness of the place, called it Kozhiyur (Kozhi = Cock or hen)  and kept the place as his capital and ruled the kingdom. 


Siva - Pancha varnEswarar.

Uma - Kanthimathi Ammai.

Holy tree - Vilvam tree.

Holy tirtham - Siva tirtham.     


சாந்தம்வெண்ணீ றெனப்பூசி வெள்ளஞ்சடை வைத்தவர்
காந்தளாரும் விரலேழை யோடாடிய காரணம்
ஆய்ந்துகொண்டாங் கறியந் நிறைந்தாரவ ரார்கொலோ
வேந்தன்மூக்கீச் சரத்தடிகள் செய்கின்றதோர் மெய்ம்மையே.


Besmearing the white sacred ash like sandal-wood paste Siva who kept the floods of the Ganga on the matted locks,
the reason for dancing along with the lady whose fingers are like the petals of the red variety of Malabar glory
and lily, He pervades everywhere which can be known only by intuitive knowledge who is capable of knowing
the true purpose of the actions done by the god in Mukkeeswaram which was built by a king.

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Tirup Padhirip Puliyur.  This is in 2.121 of Saiva Canon.

This is in Cuddalore. Tirup Padhirip Puliyur is the ancient name of Cuddalore. One can go to Cuddalore
New Town and reach the temple,. Buses are there from all district head quarters of Tamizh Nadu.       

A Rishi by name Mananga Rishi was cursed to have the legs of a hare. He came here and prayed to Siva
and got the curse removed.

Tiru Navukkarasar was tied with a thick stone and dropped in the ocean here by the orders of the king
under the advice of Jainas. He sang the famous Namasivaya Padigam and came ashore without any hindrance. 

Sage Vyagra Padha who had the legs of a tiger came and prayed to Siva and got His grace. Hence the
name puliyur, puli = tiger. 


Siva - ThOnRath thunai Nathar.

Uma - Periya Nayaki.

Holy tree - Padhiri tree.

Holy tirtham - Kedila river.   

முன்னம்நின்ற முடக்கால் முயற்கருள் செய்துநீள்
புன்னைநின்று கமழ்பா திரிப்புலி யூருளான்
தன்னைநின்று வணங்குந் தனைத்தவ மில்லிகள்
பின்னைநின்ற பிணியாக் கையைப் பெறுவார்களே.


Siva,  who is in Padhirii Puliyur, where the tall mast-wood tree spreads its fragrance without ceasing, having bestowed
His grace to a hare with a crippled leg which remained there, long ago. [A sage by name Manganar was cursed to become
a hare with crippled leg and he was freed from that curse in this shrine.] Those who have not so much of good fortune
as to worship Siva in this shrine, will obtain a body with all diseases which never leave them, in the next birth.

Arunachala Siva.

[Subramanian.R]

The following verse and the Padigam has been composed and sung by Tiru Jnana Sambandhar on Siva
in the temple of Tirup Pugali, another name for Sirkazhi.  This is in 2.122 of Saiva Canon.

The location of the temple, the names of Siva and Uma, the holy tree, the holy tirtham - all these details
have been given in the first Padigam on Sirkazhi see this serial post elsewhere. 


விடையதேறி வெறியக் கரவார்த்த விமலனார்
படையதாகப் பரசு தரித்தார்க் கிடமாவது
கொடையிலோவார் குலமும் முயர்ந்தம் மறையோர்கள்தாம்
புடைகொள்வேள்விப் புகையும்பர் உலாவும் புகலியே.



Having mounted on a Bull, the immaculate Lord who fastened cobras and foul-smelling bones, the place for the
Lord who held a pick-axe as a weapon, is Pugali, where the smoke issuing from sacrifice performed in many
places by brahmins of noble families and who are ceaselessly giving donations, moves and rises high into the sky.


Saiva Canon Part II - of Tiru Jnana Sambandhar - concluded.

Arunachala Siva.