02nd June
2019.
Utilizing the opportunity
of 66th Ahimsa walk organized by the Tamil Jains at Aragalur, Mr
Mahatma Selvapandiyan took us to the Ambaayiramman Temple where the Hero stones, Navakanda Nadukarkal and
memorial stones are erected. These Nadukarkal belongs to 13th to 16th
Century.
In 13th
Century a regional King Vanakovayarai, under the Chozha King Kulothunga-III ( 1178 – 1218 CE),
ruled this area around Aragalur and calling himself as a King of Magathai
Dynasty. ( The history says that Vanakovaraiyan also responsible for the down
fall of Chozha Dynasty ). During his rule he established his capital similar to
Chozha’s capital. He encouraged for the religious activity which includes Buddhism
and Jainism.
Temples, Buddha
Vihars, Jinalayas were built around the Capital City of Aragalur. He worshiped
Kali and Nisumbasuthani, like Chozhas. Before starting of any war he used to
sacrifice buffalos to Nisumbasuthani of
this Ambaayiramman Temple. Even soldiers also offer themselves in the form of
Navakandam. The culture of erecting Nadukarkal, Hero stones, Navakanda Statues are
also followed. In addition to this temple has the Memorial stones for those who
died in the process of some heroic actions.
LOCATION:CLICK HERE
We also happened to
see a Navakanda Nadukal near the Sri Kamanatha Eswarar Shiva Temple of Aragalur.
LOCATION:CLICK HERE
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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