Tiruvottiyuraanin Adimai and Balasundara Swamigal Samadhi Temple - பாம்பன் சுவாமிகள் சீடர் ஸ்ரீ ல ஸ்ரீ பாலசுந்தரம் சுவாமிகள் சமாதி கோயில், Appar Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The visit to this Sri Tiruvottiyuraanin Adimai and Balasundara Swamigal Samadhi Temple in Appar Nagar near Appar Swamy Temple in Tiruvottiyur was a part of “Hero Stones and Siddhars of Tiruvottiyur Visit”, on 11^th September 2022. 

This visit was mainly focused on the Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi Temples of Tiruvottiyur. Most of the Siddhar Jeeva samadhis in Chennai belong to Siddhars who migrated from various parts of Tamil Nadu and other States, like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, etc,. The Siddhar Samadhis in and around Thiruvottiyur are closely linked with the 11^th Century Pattinathar and 19^th Century Vallalar alias Ramalinga Adigalar, considering them as their Gurus. Even though the Siddhars attained mukti, away from Tiruvottiyur, they were brought to Tiruvottiyur and laid in Samadhi, considering this place as a holy place.

Siddhars  : Tiruvottiyuraanin Adimai and Balasundara Swamigal.

Tiruvottiyuraanin Adimai Jeeva Samadhi Temple

It is believed that Thiagarajar sannidhi at Vadivudai Amman Temple was renovated by Thiruvottiyuraanin Adimai. It was told that the priest of Vadivudai Amman temple comes to this Jeeva Samadhi and does Pooja.

Athyachirama Kumaradasan Sri-la-Sri Bala Sundara Swamigal

Sri la Sri Bala Sundara Swamigal was the first disciple of Srimath Pamban Swamigal. He met Pamban Swamigal first time at Kachaleeswarar Temple on Aranmanaikaran Theru / Armenian Street and requested to accept him as his disciple. Balasundara Swamigal was a teacher in a school. As per hearsay, Balasundaram Swamigal memorized all the songs composed by Pamban Swamigal. He had written many spiritual books and composed Sodasa Namarchana.

சோடச நாமார்ச்சனை

சுபே சோபனே முகூர்த்தே அத்ய ஸர்வ சுபதினே அஸ்மத் குருமூர்த்தே : உபய அருணகிரி பாம்பன் ஸ்வாமின: பாதார விந்தயோ :

அஸ்மதா தீனாம் பக்த ஜனானாம் ஸர்வாபீஷ்ட ப்ரதாத்ருத்வ ஸித்யர்த்தம் ஸோடச நாமார்ச்சனம் கரிஷ்யாம:

ஓம் மஹா தேஜோ மண்டலாசார்ய பாம்பன்

ஸ்ரீமத் குமர குருதாச ஞான தேசிகாய நம:

ஓம் ஜடாமஸ்தக காஷாயாம்பர பஸ்ம ருத்ராக்ஷ தாரண திவ்ய மங்களவிக்ரஹாய நம :

ஓம் பாஹ்யாப் யந்த்ர விஷயாபிலாஷ சூன்ய, தன்ய புருஷாய நம :

ஓம் தமோ மண்டலாதி தூராய நம:

ஓம் ஹ்ருதயாம் போஜ மத்ய குஹ மந்த்ரானுபவ ரஸிகாய நம :

ஓம் பிரணவ பரம்பரா கதாய நம:

ஓம் தகராலய ரகஸ்ய சாஸ்த்ர ப்ரதர்ஸகாசார்யாய நம :

ஓம் திருப்பாபாஷ்ய கர்த்ரேண் நம :

ஓம் ஏக பத்ய பஞ்ச விம்ஸத்யுத்தர ஸதபங்க்யா ப்ரதர்ஸித அமானுஷ சக்தி விஸ்மித பண்டித வந்திதாய நம :

ஓம் ஷண்முக கவசாதி கிரந்த ப்ரவர்த்தகாய நம :

ஓம் ஷட் ஷஷ்டி ஷட் ஸதோத்தர ஷட் ஸஹஸ்ர பத்ய ப்ரதர்சித குமார பரமேஸ்வரைக ஸமர்ப்பித சித்தாய நம :

ஓம் பஹுமூர்த்தீனாம் பஹ்வீஸ்வர புத்யா வந்தன நிராகரண பூர்வக ஏகேஸ்வர குமார குரு வந்தனேன ஸர்வ தேவதா வந்தன ப்ரதர்ஸகாய நம:

ஓம் ஸ்வஸிஷ்யானாம் ஷடக்ஷர மந்த்ர தண்ட த்யான கிரீடதானேனச முக்தி நகர ப்ரவேஸகாய நம :

ஓம் தன விருத்த, வயோ விருத்த, வித்யா விருத்த, ஸேவித ஞான

விருத்தாய நம :

ஓம் ஸ்வஸேவாகத ஸகல ஜன துஃக நிவர்த்தகாய நம :

ஓம் ஸ்ரீ சென்னபுரி தக்ஷிண வான்மீகி தபப்ரஸாதித

ப்ரணவாகார, மயூரபுர வாஸினே நம :

ஓம் மஹாதேஜோ மண்டல குரு உபய அருணகிரி அத்தியாச்சிரம சுத்தாத்வைத வைதிக சைவ சித்தாந்த ஞான பானு பாம்பன் ஸ்ரீமத் குமர குரு தாஸ முனீந்த்ர சரணார விந்தயோ : நாநாவித பரிமள மந்த்ர பத்ர புஷ்பாணிம் ஸமர்ப்பயாமி

ஓம் சாந்தி சாந்தி சாந்தி

திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்.

Balasundara Swamigal with his Guru Pamban Swamigal ( PC Web site )

Balasundara Swamigal was the instrumental behind the identification of Pattinathar Jeeva Samadhi Temple along with Pamban Swamigal. During the process, the Shiva Lingam unearthed was installed now at Appar Swamigal Temple.

A Shiva Linga was installed on the jeeva Samadhi 2018- 2019 by Oteri Janakiraman of Raghavi Caters.  

52^nd Guru Pooja was celebrated on 28-09-2019, 11^th Puratasi, Mahalaya Amavasya day

The inscription tablet fixed on the Jeeva Samadhi reads as…

ஸ்ரீலஸ்ரீ பாலசுந்தர சுவாமிகள் 

சமாதி

பாம்பன் ஸ்ரீமத் குமரகுருதாச சுவாமிகளின்

சீடரும், திருவான்மியூர் பாம்பன் அடிகள்

மடாலய அதிபரும், திருவொற்றியூர் அப்பர்

சுவாமி ஆலய அதிபரும், ஆகிய அத்திபாச்சிராமி

குமாரதாசன் எனப் பெயரிய

ஸ்ரீலஸ்ரீ பாலசுந்தர சுவாமிகள்

03-10-1967 செவ்வாய் இரவு 11.20 மணிக்கு

……………..….. திருவடி நிழலை அடைந்தார்

……………………….

………………..

From the inscription, it is understood that during the 1960s Balasundaram Swamigal took care of the Thiruvanmiyur, Pamban Swamigal Madam, and Tiruvottiyur Appar Swamy Temple. 

 

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from Oru kala Pooja, Guru Pooja   followed by annadhanam is conducted on Puratasi Mahalaya Amavasya day for Athyachirama Kumaradasan Sri-la-Sri Bala Sundara Swamigal

CONTACT DETAILS

Mrs Sambooranam may be contacted on her mobile number +91 9500174297, for further details and Guru Pooja.

HOW TO REACH

Sri la Sri Balasundram Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple is about 30 meters from Appar Swamy Temple, 600 meters from Pattinathar Temple, 2 KM from Thiyagarajar Temple, 10.8 KM from Chennai Central Station and 22 KM from Pamban Swamigal jeeva Samadhi at Thiruvanmiyur.

Nearest Railway Station is Tiruvottiyur.

LOCATION OF JEEVA SAMADHI TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

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Arulmigu Apparswamy Thirukovil / அருள்மிகு அப்பர்ஸ்வாமி திருக்கோவில், Appar Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

On 11 September 2022, I visited Sri Apparswamy Thirukoil at Appar Nagar in Tiruvottiyur as part of “Hero Stones and Siddhars of Tiruvottiyur.” The visit was mainly focused on the Siddhar Jeeva Samadhis of Tiruvottiyur, and on the way, I had the darshan of Sri Appar Swamy of this temple.

  

Moolavar  : Sri Appar Swamy

Consort    : Sri Tripura Sundari

Some of the salient features of this temple are…

The temple faces east and has an entrance ( half is only visible due to encroachment ). A stucco image of Lord Shiva and Parvati as Uma Maheswara is on the top of the entrance. Vinayagar and Sri Valli Devasena Murugan are at the entrance of Sanctum Sanctorum. Moolavar in the sanctum Sanctorum is a little taller. Kostas are empty without images.

Some loose sculptures and Appar ( facing Moolavar ) are in the ardha mandapam. Ambal is in a separate Sannidhi facing South in the ardha mandapam.

Balipeedam, Rishabam, Saptakannis and Nagathamman are in the maha mandapam.

  

ARCHITECTURE

The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam and Maha mandapam. The temple was constructed completely with bricks. The ardha mandapam is supported by Vrutha pillars.

The sanctum sanctorum is on a pada bandha adhistanam with three patta kumudam ( now up to pattika level the ground level was raised ). Brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, mandi, palakai, and pothyal are shown on the bhitti. The prastaram consists of valapi, kapotam, and bhoomi desam. A Two tier dravida vimana is on the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco images of Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are on the first level of Vimanam sala kostas. No other stucco images are found on the vimana.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

It is believed that the Appar Swamigal original temple has existed in the same place for the past 1000 years and the present structure dates from the 19th to the 20^th Century.

Balasundara Swamigal was, instrumental behind the identification of Pattinathar Jeeva Samadhi Temple along with Pamban Swamigal. During the process, a Shiva Lingam was unearthed from this area. It has been installed at Appar Swamigal Temple.

As per the display board, it was planned to do the thirupani of this temple by HR & CE Department.

The temple is squeezed between the encroached houses. The entrance of the temple only 50 is visible and we cannot do circumambulation of the temple. On the north side the space left will be hardly 3 feet and 2 persons cannot cross at a time. 

   

A Narrow gap- Encroachment

A Narrow gap entrance- Encroachment

LEGENDS

It is believed that Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal alias Appar Swamigal visited many  Shiva Temples and came to Tiruvottiyur. Lord Shiva gave darshan to Appar at this place. Appar Swamigal installed a Shiva Lingam and worshiped, it in the same place where Lord Shiva gave darshan. Later a temple was constructed, keeping the Shiva Lingam in the Sanctum Sanctorum.

It was told that when Pamban Swamigal came to Tiruvottiyur, stayed in this temple for some days and practiced meditation.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, and some important days sponsored by the devotees.

TEMPLE TIMINGS

The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS

Gurukkal Balagurusamy may be contacted on his mobile at +91 9710990014 and HR & CE official number at +91 44 25733703 for further details.

HOW TO REACH

The temple is on Appar Swamigal Street, Appar Nagar on the east side of Ennore Express Road.

30 meters from Bala Sundara Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple, 500 meters from Pattinathar Temple,  2 KM from Thiyagarajar Temple, 10.8 KM from Chennai Central Station, and 22 KM from Pamban Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi at Thiruvanmiyur.

Nearest Railway Station is Tiruvottiyur.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

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Nadhamuni Swamy Jeeva Samadhi Temple, நாதமுனி சாமி ஜீவ சமாதி அதிர்ஷ்டானம், Mavena Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The visit to this Sri Naadhamuni Swamy jeeva Samadhi temple in Tiruvottiyur was a part of the “Hero Stones and Siddhars of Tiruvottiyur Visit”, on 11^th September 2022. 

This visit was mainly focused on the Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi Temples of Tiruvottiyur. Most of the Siddhar Jeeva samadhis in Chennai belong to Siddhars who migrated from various parts of Tamil Nadu and other States, like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, etc,. The Siddhar Samadhis in and around Thiruvottiyur are closely linked with the 11^th Century Pattinathar and 19^th Century Vallalar alias Ramalinga Adigalar, considering them as their Gurus. Even though the Siddhars attained mukti, away from Tiruvottiyur, they were brought to Tiruvottiyur and laid in Samadhi, considering this place as a holy place. 

   

Siddhar: Sri Naadhamuni Swamy

Some of the Salient features of this Jeeva Samadhi are…

This Jeeva Samadhi is just opposite Pattinathar Temple on the west side of Ennore Express road alongside a workshop called Brilliant Engineering Co., No 21A Pattinathar Koil Street.

The memorial stone slab is erected under a 4 pillar mandapam. The Memorial stone slab has the bas-relief of Ekapada Thrimurthy ( The concept of the iconography is after the pralaya, all, both living and nonliving things,  in the universe will merge with Shri Shiva ). A Conch and Chakra are shown on both sides of Eka padam. Nadhamuni Swamigal’s bas relief is shown below the Ekapada murti in Anjali hastam, sitting posture. 

HISTORY

It is believed that during the construction of Madras Guindy Engineering College, he worked as a mestri, with a Civil Engineering Contractor.  

Inscriptions of his Samadhi day were inscribed on both sides of the Nadhamuni Swamigal bas relief. Nadhamuni Swamigal attained Jeeva Samadhi on 28^th July 1892, Nandhana year Aadi month

The inscription reads as…

1. புதுபாக்கம்
2. ஆர்காடு நாதமு
3. னி முதலியார் சமா
4. தி மேஸ்த்திரி
5. (கிண்டி ..?)  இஞ்…னீரிங் காலேஜ்

Similarly, there is an inscription tablet, fixed on the top of the mandapam. The inscription records his samadhi date, year, nakshatra, Laknam, etc,  and his Guru as  …… paradesi. He worked as a mestri with a Civil Engineering Contract.  ……. Nakshatra, Makara Lagnam is also mentioned.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Daily poojas are conducted by the devotees. Apart from this, the Guru pooja is conducted in Aadi month Mrigashira Nakshatra day.

His 127^th guru pooja was conducted on 28^th  July 2019, Aadi Month Mrigashira Nakshatra day.

HOW TO REACH

This Jeeva Samadhi is just opposite to Pattinathar Temple on the west side of Ennore Express road in side a workshop called Brilliant Engineering Co., No 21A Pattinathar Koil Street.

The Jeeva Samadhi temple is about 2 KM from Sri Thyagaraja Temple and 15 KM from Chennai Central.

Nearest Railway Station is Tiruvottiyur.

LOCATION OF THE JEEVA SAMADHI: CLICK HERE

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Sri-La-Sri Sadai Swamy and Nayina Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple, சட சாமி சமாதி கோயில், Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The visit to this Sri Sadai Swamy and Nayina Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple in Appar Nagar near Appar Swamy Temple in Tiruvottiyur Kuppam, Tiru Chinna Kuppam, Tiruvottiyur was a part of “Hero Stones and Siddhars of Tiruvottiyur Visit”, on 11^th September 2022. 

This visit was mainly focused on the Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi Temples of Tiruvottiyur. Most of the Siddhar Jeeva samadhis in Chennai belong to Siddhars who migrated from various parts of Tamil Nadu and other States, like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, etc,. The Siddhar Samadhis in and around Thiruvottiyur are closely linked with the 11^th Century Pattinathar and 19^th Century Vallalar alias Ramalinga Adigalar, considering them as their Gurus. Even though the Siddhars attained mukti, away from Tiruvottiyur, they were brought to Tiruvottiyur and laid in Samadhi, considering this place as a holy place. 

Siddhar: Sri Sadai Swamigal and Sri Nayina Swamigal

Mahan Sri Sadai Swamigal.

Sri Sadai Swamigal attained jeeva samadhi on 14^th January 1886. Guru pooja will be done on Tamil month Thai, Bharani Nakshatra day.

Mahan Sri Nayina Swamigal

Sri Nayina Swamigal attained Jeeva Samadhi on 06^th January 1897, Guru pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Margazhi Avita Nakshatra day.

In addition to this, the samadhis of the following people are there.

Sri C Krishna Swamy Mudaliar attained Samadhi on 05^th March 1892. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on  Tamil month Masi, kettai nakshatra day.

Sri C Muniswamy Mudaliar attained Samadhi on 20^th February 1922. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Masi, Kettai nakshatra day.

Sri C Solaiappa Mudaliar attained Samadhi on 22^nd April 1911 and Samadhi pooja will be conducted on 22^nd April.

Mrs Jeevammal ( C Chengalvarayan Mudaliar’s wife ) attained Samadhi in the year 1918. The Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Aadi, Karthigai nakshatra day.

Sri C. Tha.  Vadivambal ( C Thathulingam Mudaliar’s Wife and former Chennai Nagaratchi Mayor) attained Samadhi in the year 1943. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil Month Avani,  Karthigai Nakshatram Saptami tithi.

Sri C Chengalvarayan Mudaliar attained Samadhi ( Brother of Dr Natesanar and Ex MLC, Dy President Madras Legislative Council ) on 09^th December 1952. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Karthigai, Pooram nakshatra day.

Sri C S Mani Mudaliar attained Samadhi ( Son of C.Chengalvaraya Mudaliar ) on 30^th October 2005. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Aippasi, Hastham Nakshatram, and Thiriyothasi Thithi.

HISTORY

This is a C Krishnaswamy Mudaliar’s family Sathukkam / Square. On 31^st, Tamil Aani month, Vikruthi year ( 15^th July 2010 ), Magha nakshatra, Chaturthi tithi, this building was renovated and declared open after conducting homams. This Samadhi building is a private property.  

LEGENDS

It was said that Pamban Swamigal came to Nayina Swamigal to get blessings. But Nayina Swamigal covered his face ( mukkadu ) with Cloth. Pamban Swamigal requested Nayina Swamigal’s darshan, and finally, Nayina Swamigal gave darshan.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas and Abhishekams, special poojas are conducted on Pournami, Amavasya, Pradosham, and Guru Pooja day on the Thai month Uthradam Nakshatra day.

CONTACT DETAILS

This Jeeva Samadhi is on No 45, Apparswamy Koil Street, on the east side of Ennore Express Road.

HOW TO REACH

After crossing Ennore Express Road on Apparswamy Koil Street, turn left lane .. about 100 meters from Appar Swamigal Kovil Street

Nearest Railway Station is Tiruvottiyur.

LOCATIONS OF JEEVA SAMADHI: CLICK HERE

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