
Thiruvallikeni Divine abode of Lord Parthasarathy
$48
Author: | Edited by Suganthy Krishnamachari |
ISBN 13: | 9789393875631 |
Binding: | Softcover |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2025 |
Pages: | 136pp.,with Colour Illustrations 21.5x29.5cm |
Published On: | 1st February 2025 |
Subject: | Art and Archaeology/Temples |
About the Book
CONTENTS: Lord Parthasarathy the Protector, Balarama Worship Across India, The Reclining Lord and His Consort, Lord Rama with His family, Illustrious family, Custom of Chennai Custom house, King among givers, The Elephants of Thiruvallikeni, Resplendent manlion form, Joyous Andal of Thiruvallikeni, The Pond olf lilies, Trustees versus Municipality, Gangaikondan mandapam, Inscriptions in the temple, Peyazhvar's avatara sthala, Ramanujacharya-A Special connection, Spreading the teachings of the Acharya, Mantra pushpa Kainkaryam, Acharya to the Lord Himself, Service in the name of the Acharya, Brahmotsavam in Thiruvallikeni, Divine recitation, Age is not a barrier, The book is about the Lord Parthasarathy temple, in Triplicane (Thiruvallikeni in Tamil), located in Chennai city. The book covers the history of the temple, the Puranic legends associated with the temple, details about the temple tank, inscriptions, the occupation of the temple by French forces, the administration of the temple by the East India Company, rituals followed in the temple, festivals in the temple, details about the association of Vaishnava preceptors with the temple, the food offerings made in the temple kitchen, music concerts organised in the temple and details about recitation of Vedas and Tamil verses in the temple.