16, September 2013
When I went to Thirukalukundram,
Sri Bakthavachaleswarar temple, two weeks before, the temple authorities gave me
an invitation to the Kumbhabhishekam, which is scheduled on 15-09-2013. I am
not a frequent visitor to the temples on Kumbhabhishekam day, fearing the rush.
For this, I made up my mind to be present at Thirukalukundram on Kumbhabhishekam
day. There were a lot of devotees gathered inside the temple, even from far-off
places.
On reaching the
temple, I selected a spot where I could see the maximum Rajagopuras and
Vimanas, especially Moolavar vimanam, on the east side. Really it was very
interesting to watch the holy water was poured on the kalasams
of Vimanas and Rajagopuras at the same time by lot of Sivachariyars, amids of the chanting of "Om Namasivaya" and the
Thirukkayilaya vathyam played by one section of devotees. Now I feel that
I have lost many opportunities like this. Any, I will try to
attend the kumbhabhishekam. Really it was worth visiting the temple. Thanks to Lord Shiva for giving me this
wonderful opportunity.
Entrance mandapam with Rajagopuram to the main shrine from the east side
The 5-tier Rajagopuram in the second level on the east side
Moolavar vimanam with Somaskandar sannidhi on the right
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Shiva blesses
Manickavasagar at Thirukazhukundram
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--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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