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New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Over 1 lakh visit Yadadri temple in single day
The rush continued on Sunday, coinciding with Swati Nakshatram, the birth star of Lord Narasimha, and the sacred Giri Pradakshina. Temple authorities ensured smooth crowd management. Suggestion boxes installed To improve services, suggestion and complaint boxes have been placed at key locations including the temple premises, reception and prasadam counters. Earlier, complaints could only be recorded in a register at the reception, which some devotees said was either inaccessible or unknown to them. Security beefed up Following a recent attempt to steal tamarind bags from the premises, Endowments director and temple executive officer S Venkat Rao reviewed CCTV coverage across the temple. Security measures have since been reinforced.
New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- General
- New Indian Express
A big image of Rama in a tiny village temple
In the prakaram (enclosure) is a small sanctum for Narasimha facing north. The Narasimha enshrined inside is said to be exactly like the image of Pavana Narasimha, one of the Nava Narasimhas (nine Narasimhas) in Ahobilam, the famous Vaishavite pilgrimage centre in Andhra Pradesh. The utsava-murti of this Narasimha shrine, worshipped as Prahlada Varadar is an image of Vishnu in a standing posture flanked by Goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi, worshipped in the main sanctum. He holds the Sankha and Chakra in the upper hands, with the lower right hand in abhaya hasta (offering protection to devotees) and the lower left hand in gada hasta (resting on a mace). The pushkarini (temple tank), situated behind the temple, is called Surya Pushkarini, which is very apt since Rama belonged to the Ikshavaku dynasty (Ikshvaku Vamsha), which claimed descent from Surya (Sun).
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Govindaraja Swamy rides atop a lion in Tirupati
Lord Govindaraja took out a majestic ride on a lion in the morning and was paraded on a pearl-studded canopy in the evening, here on Wednesday, as part of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams. On the third day of the nine-day annual festival, the processional idol was mounted on 'Simha Vahanam', a celestial carrier resembling a lion and carried on the four streets encircling the temple. The cultural troupes displayed colourful dance concerts and performed skits from various mythological episodes. Some artistes portrayed the role of 'Narasimha', the half-lion half-human incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In the evening, the idol was seated on 'Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam', a pearl-studded canopy, and carried around the temple. Tirumala Tirupati senior and junior pontiffs Pedda Jeeyangar Swamy and Chinna Jeeyangar Swamy, TTD's Deputy Executive Officer V. Shanti and Assistant Executive Officer Munikrishna Reddy led the procession.
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First Post
25-05-2025
- First Post
Chhattisgarh's hidden temples await rediscovery as peace returns to the heartland
Rajim is just one example of a magnificent temple town in Chhattisgarh. Temples such as the Bhoramdev and shrines in Malhar and Tala show the larger narrative of temple architecture in the state read more Over the last year, India's security forces have achieved immense success in going after the Naxals and systematically reducing the area under their influence. While the benefits of this will be seen across many states, perhaps the greatest impact could well be in Chhattisgarh. Not just from the perspective of the state becoming a more important destination for manufacturing and industrialisation but also for tourism. While the forest state is known for its wildlife and for the architectural heritage of Sirpur, what is less known are its fine temples and the spiritual traditions associated with them. Among the most interesting places for an explorer is the temple town of Rajim, less than an hour from Raipur's airport. The town is built at the point where the Mahanadi River meets the Pairi and Sondur rivers, leading the place to be sometimes called Chhattisgarh's Prayag. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Over a thousand years ago, Rajim witnessed the construction of the Rajiv Lochan Temple, dedicated to Vishnu. Today, the temple stands in a large complex. In four corners are subsidiary shrines, dedicated to Narasimha, Varaha, Vaman and Badrinath, respectively. The white paint that has been applied generously on all parts has not been able to mask the antiquity of the temples. What is interesting is that in most structures here, the doorways and pillars have been left free of the paint, and it is these aspects that are most visually striking. Throughout the complex, the pillars of the shrines are heavily sculpted, some almost to their full height and all four sides. Various gods and goddesses, nagas, and other divine beings are depicted as being amongst forest and vegetation. Outer view of the Rajiv Lochan Temple This pattern runs true in the main Rajiv Lochan Temple as well. Every pillar in the temple mandapa is striking. The incarnations of Vishnu get pride of place, while various other celestial beings are also visible. Some of the divine beings are depicted in such a life-size and lifelike manner that one almost expects them to step out of the pillars in real form. A pillar with a Narasimha carved on it, inside the mandapa of the Rajiv Lochan Temple Pillars of the Ramachandra Temple at Rajim The doorway to the inner sanctum is similarly ornate, every inch of it carved with icons. There is an outer column of nagas, a middle one of amorous figures and an inner column showing floral vegetation. At the top, the figures meet an icon of Vishnu, seated on top of Garuda. Inside the sanctum is a standing Vishnu with four arms, as lifelike as the icons in the mandapa. Inner view of the sanctum gateway of the Rajiv Lochan Temple at Rajim Inscriptions found within the temple have dated it to the 7th–8th century CE period, though Alexander Cunningham, founder of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), felt it was older. The most authentic inscription mentions its patron builder as being one Vilasatunga of the Nala dynasty and mentions the early 8th century period as the construction date. However, a second inscription mentions a 12th-century date. In all probability, the temple was first built in the 7th century and then modified in various eras, and what we see today is a cumulative result of the work over many centuries. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In a town filled with temples, the other popular one is the Kuleshwar Mahadev, located at the point of the confluence. During the monsoon months, it becomes an island. This temple and the entire town see a surge of pilgrims during Mahashivaratri each year. Less well known and accessible through a narrow lane from behind the Rajiv Lochan is the Ramachandra Temple. From the outside, this shrine could pass off as mediaeval. The familiar white paint covers most of its exterior. Taking a single step into its mandapa leaves a visitor stunned. The number of carved pillars within the mandapa is incredible – they look far in excess of what is needed to support the roof and walls. Each is carved with detailed iconography. However, a closer look reveals something interesting. The pillars in the middle of the mandapa are reddish in colour and depict figures standing under vegetation. They conform to the patterns seen on the doorway and lintel leading to the main shrine. The pillars built into walls of the side are a different shade and have specific icons carved on them, such as Varaha. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The latter carvings are far more detailed than those in the middle of the mandapa. Could these varying types of pillars belong to two different periods of construction? Cunningham, in his 1884 report, says that the temple was built between 250 and 400 years earlier. However, he notes that this shrine had incorporated the material of one or more earlier temples, and those could possibly date to the 5th to 7th century CE. There appear to be shrines within shrines in this atmospheric town. Some accounts link Rajim's spiritual significance to the Jagannatha Temple in Puri. Apparently, pilgrims used to pay obeisance at the Rajiv Lochan before making their way to Puri, nearly six hundred kilometres away on the coast. And Rajim is just one example of a magnificent temple town in Chhattisgarh. Temples such as the Bhoramdev and shrines in Malhar and Tala show the larger narrative of temple architecture in the state. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And now, with the Naxal movement hopefully on its last leg, the next vista to be opened up in Chhattisgarh will be the temples of the vast Bastar region. Temples like Danteshwari, a Shaktipeeth shrine whose history is associated with the Kakatiya ruler Pratap Rudra. One hopes to share the story of the Danteshwari soon! The author is a heritage explorer with a penchant for seeking obscure sites. A brand consultant by profession, he tweets @HiddenHeritage. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect Firstpost's views.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Aid sought for dead Srikakulam ryot's kin
Visakhapatnam: The Human Rights Forum (HRF), Rythu Swarajya Vedika (RSV) and BC Welfare Association (BCWA) called on Andhra Pradesh govt to implement GO No-43 immediately and ensure that the family of deceased farmer Balleda Narasimha Murthy (58) was compensated. Narasimha hailed from Peddhakhojiria village in Kanchili mandal in the Uddhanam region of Srikakulam district. He cultivated cashew and coconut on one acre of his own land and leased another eight acres, for which he had paid the lease amount in advance. Denied access to adequate institutional credit, he was forced to borrow from private sources at high interest rates to cover farm-related expenses. With several years of scanty rainfall coupled with his coconut crop being ravaged by pests, he was pushed into deep debt. Meanwhile, he was under persistent pressure from the money-lender to repay the loaned money. Unable to provide form his family and severely distressed over the incurred debts, the farmer ended his life by consuming pesticide on April 9 this year. A six-member team including VS Krishna, K Anuradha, K Venkata Rao, KV Jagannadha Rao, G Balu and B Dhilli Rao HRF, RSV and BCWA visited Peddhakojiria in Kanchili mandal on May 16 and spoke with the deceased farmer's wife Neelaveni and son Praveen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Si tienes venas varicosas, lee estos consejos Elastica Leer más Undo The team also interacted with local farmers and residents of Makarampuram village about the ongoing agrarian crisis in the Uddhanam region. Though over five weeks have passed since Narasimha's death, the three-membered divisional verification committee headed by the RDO did not visit Peddhakhojiria to conduct a inquiry. GO No-43 mandates that the RDO-led committee visit the village, elicit relevant details and forward proposal to the collector within a week of the suicide. According to the order, families of deceased farmers, who had died by suicide, is provided a financial assistance (about 7 lakh) and rehabilitation package. However, Narasimha's family received no assistance from govt. In fact, after his demise, only deputy tehsildar in the area paid a visit to the family.
