The Visit to this Gayathri Peedam at
Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka was a part of Sri Lanka’s ( Ezha Nadu ) Paadal Petra sthalangal Visit scheduled between 28th November to 2nd December 2013. Utilizing
this opportunity, we have Visited some, Shiva, Murugan, Amman Temples and Epic
Ramayan associated sites in Sri Lanka.
The Gayathri Peedam at Gayathri
Siddhar Sri Murugesu Square, Nuwara Eliya, central part of Sri Lanka very much associated with the Epic Ramayana
and Ravana’s son Indrajit is directly connected to sthala purana of the
temple. The Gayathri Peedam is also
known as Guru Peetam.
Moolavar : Sri
Mrityunjaya Devan
Consort : Sri
Gayathri Devi ( with five faces in sitting posture )
Some of the salient features of this
temple are....
The Gayathri peedam is facing with
and entrance arch. Stucco images of Gayathri with 5 faces, Lord Shiva and
Parvati, Vinayagar and Valli Devasena Subramaniyam are on the arch.
In Sanctum Sanctorum ma Gayathri is
in sitting posture with 5 faces. In Gayathri Devi’s sannadhi Koshtam, Sri Rama
Gayatri, Vishnu Gayatri and Krishna Gayatri. There are separate sannadhis for
Sri Agasthiyar and Vishwamitra, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Sri
Miruthun Jaya Deva, Radha & Krishna and 4 forms of Gayathri are in the
praharam.
A stucco large size Shiva Lingam is
on the top of the terrace. In the mandapam Shri Shiva, Brahma
and Vishnu, along with Sri Vinayagar and 108 Bana Lingas ( in 2013 ). Maha
Samadhi with Sri Murugesu Swamigal’s image and a Shiva Lingam, Museum, Sri
Murugesu Swamigal spiritual Centre are in the same complex.
ARCHITECTURE
The Out side appearance, is like a
modern building and the shrines are constructed in the Mandapam. The Shrines
are built with sanctum sanctorum and mukha mandapam. The Vimanam is of North
Indian style.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
The Peedam was founded by Sri Sri
Murugesu Swamigal also known as Gayathri Siddhar and the managed by his
disciple Sri Kannaya Swamigal, under Sri Gayathri Peetam ( INT ) Trust. Swami Murugesu used the same teaching methods as the maharishis of
ancient times. All his work was done in love for his guru, Dr. Pandit G.
Kanniah Yogi, a sapta rishi from a hermitage in the dense jungle of the Nilgiris
hills of South India.
Sri
Lankatheeswarar Temple also Known as Maha Miruthyunjaya Devar Temple.
The location of Gayathri Peetam
where Sri Lankatheeswarar Temple is situated is significant. Gayathri Siddhar
Sri Murugesu Maharishi chose this site with deep spiritual realization. And
thereafter confirmed by several revelations disclosed by some south Indian
sages during his spiritual search throughout his younger days. The
Lankatheeswarar Temple is the first holy place in Sri Lanka dedicated
exclusively to Goddess Gayathri Vedha Madha. The Gayathri Mantra is chanted in
this temple incessantly.
Surprisingly the latter revelations also
further confirmed by the great sage Sivabalayogi Maharaj on his first visit to
Sri Lanka in 1970s. At a radio interview given to the Ceylon Broadcasting
Corporation, Sivayogi Maharaj quoted “that during one of his spiritual Visions
with Lord Shiva”, the Yogi was commissioned by Lord Mahadeva sanctify and
consecrate the “Athma Lingam” at this holy site at Nuwara Eliya. Owing to the
mentioned occurrences during Ramayana era.
Sri Lankatheeswarar ( Sri Maha
Miruthyunjaya Devar ). During the 1970’s Sivabalayogi Maharaj honored Siddhar
Murugesu by bringing this sacred Siva Lingam to Sri Lanka and consecrated at
this shrine. Since then this holy place is known as Sri Lankatheeswarar Temple.
This Shiva Lingam is miraculous. It is growing in size and the growth is
witnessed by many devotees. Sivabalayogi Maharaj requested Gayathri Siddhar to
Continue this ritual as a sign to break the barrier between the almighty and
the commoner.
Gayathri
Siddhar Sri Murugesu Maharishi
The great sage Sri Murugesu
Maharishi lived here more than seven decades and quenched the spiritual thirst
of his devotees. He was a saintly soul who scientifically practiced and
propagated Gayathri Sadhana among the common. He had written may spiritual
books and articles based on intention spiritual research. Gayathri siddhar
firmly believed that serving the common mass is a special aspect of true
spirituality. His service liberated may from the sufferings of described as the
true “Maheswara Pooja”, by him, He offered selfless service to everyone and
anyone who sought his assistance.
Along with his spiritual
appreciation based on Gayathri Sadhana Sri Murugesu Maharishi strived to
fulfill his social objectives by facilitating peaceful co existence among every
religious, ethnic, language group for the well being of the mankind. Gayathri
Siddhar’s ultimate divine goal is to evangelize the great Gayathri and
Miruthyunjaya Mantras. His devotees in Sri Lanka and from several other
countries such as India, Malaysia, South Africa, America, Germany and several
other European countries to follow his spiritual practices. During his
formative years Siddhar Murugesu had associated with profound sages such as Sri
Gnanandagiri Siddhar’s Guru Sri Kannaiah Yogi’s eminent guidance refined him.
Now Gayathri Siddhar’s divine love
energize us. His Jeeva Samadhi ( Guru Peedam ) at Gayathri Square is the
sanctuary of needy.
There are 108 Bana Lingams brought
from Narmada River of India, is waiting for their consecration during our Visit
in 2013. Later in 2017, all the Bana Lingas are installed in a separate temple
called Sri Lankatheeswarar Temple also called as Yogashram. It is believed that
The Lingams are growing day by day due to regular poojas and sweating also observed
on the banam.
Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted
on 19th January 2011.
Agasthiyar
LEGENDS
According to the legends it is
believed that Prince Indrajit ( Meganathan ) the son of ancient king Ravana who ruled Sri Lanka performed “Siva
Thabas and Nikumbala Yajna” at this location. It is also assumed that the
Trimurtis ( Siva, Brahma and Vishnu )
appeared here to acknowledge Indrajith’s power of reliance through
Nikumbala Yajna. ( In spite of this
Ravana was defeated by Sri Rama ).
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special
poojas are conducted on Maha Shivaratri days, Navaratri, Siddhar Murugesu
Swamigal Guru Pooja, Full moon days etc,.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened
between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 15.30 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS
Address : Swami Murugesu Square, No
82, Lady MacCullam’s drive, Nuwara Eliya,Sri Lanka.
The Land line number 052 – 222609
and mobile number 077- 3249554 may be contacted for further details.
e-mail address: srigayathripeetam@gmnail.com
Web site : srigayathripeedam.org
and http://swamimurugesu.blogspot.com/
HOW
TO REACH
The Gayathri Peedam is at Gayathri
Siddhar Sri Murugesu Square, Nuwara Eliya, central part of Sri Lanka.
The Gayathri Temple is 1.9 KM from
Nuwara Eliya Bus Stand, 31 KM from ramboda, 73 KM from Kandy and 171 KM from
Colombo.
Nearest Railway Station is Nanuoya
is about 8.5 KM.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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