கலை நோக்கில் திருப்பரங்குன்றம் / Tiruparankundram in the Perception of Art
Tiruparankundram is a historical and holy place for the Hindus in Madurai. It is renowned for its association with Lord Muruga. This article focuses on deciphering Lord Murugas's unique presence within the temple, the sacred umbrellas enshrined there and the architectural placement of Parivara...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Maheswari Publishers
2025-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Tamil Language and Literary Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://ijtlls.com/data/uploads/archives-normal/volume-7-issue-2-january2025/8-%20Dr-%20B-%20Periyaswamy.pdf |
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| Summary: | Tiruparankundram is a historical and holy place for the Hindus in Madurai. It is renowned for its association with Lord Muruga. This article focuses on deciphering Lord Murugas's unique presence within the temple, the sacred umbrellas enshrined there and the architectural placement of Parivara Murthys within the temple. A special attention is given to the Panchayatana worship system which signifies the temple’s artistic and theological excellence along with its double sanctum sanctorum and the lesser-known Tenparangunram. The temple's rich historical and epigraphical significance is underscored by inscriptions that provide valuable insights into its antiquity and evolution. These inscriptions serve as crucial evidence for understanding the temple’s development and religious practices for many thousand years. A notable aspect of this study is the transformation of a Jain Tirthankara’s Kudaivara (rock-cut shrine) into an Ardhanareeswara shrine, illustrating the syncretic religious history of the region. Additionally, the legend within the Kudaivara is explored by shedding light on the socio-political influences that shaped the temple’s legacy. The temple also features distinct shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Thirumal, reflecting the inclusivity of different Hindu traditions. Further, Sapta Matrikas, Vinayaka and Nandi Deva are venerated within the premises, emphasizing the temple’s diverse pantheon. On the mountaintop, the Kashi Vishwanathar temple is situated. The devotees believe that worship at Tiruparankundram grants divine blessings of Lord Muruga bestowing desired boons to HIS devotees. Hence, this study aims to highlight the temple’s religious, historical, and architectural significance by highlighting its role as an imperative centre of Tamil spiritual heritage. |
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| ISSN: | 2581-7140 |