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1. #Margabandeeswar #Temple - located at #Virinchipuram, #Vellore dist. #TamilNadu
Sthala Vruksham: Palm Tree
Theertham: Simha, Sooli & Brahma Theertham
This is 1300 years old temple – the oldest & biggest #temple of #Vellore dist. @sattology
@harshasherni @Itishree001

2. #Sattology about this Temple: A 110 feet high, 7 stage, east facing RajaGopuram is the one that welcomes us first. Sri Adi Shankaracharya had done Beejakshara Pradhishta to Simha theertham. This temple is also known as ‘Baskara Kshetram’
@Tanvangi17 @almightykarthik

3. because Surya Bhagwan is said to worship Linga when its rays fall on it in the month of Panguni (March-April); The name of the place as Virinchipuram came from #Sattology that the #Temple was worshiped by Brahma, i.e., Virinchi; The #theertha of this Temple @onlyaravindh

4. is said to be produced by Gowri devi & so, this place is also known as #Gowripuram; #Vishnupuram & #Margabandheeswaram are also the other names of the place. This is the birth place of Sri Appayya Dikshithar (1520-1593), the greatest interpreter of
@pujari_anup @Nidhi7007

5. Advaitha Sidhantha after Adhi Sankara. His Margabandhu stotram on this Margabandheeswarar is for the protection of people while on journey. By reciting this one can have Mahadev with them as Marga-bandhu (protector during journey) along their journey. @Vaidyvoice @desi_thug1

6. Worship Benefits:
Taking a dip at Simha theertham will remove the evil effects of bad omens. The childless couples take dip in all the three theerthams, stay overnight with wet cloth to receive Mahadev in their dream & get the boon of a child.
@srinivazvasu @DivineElement

7. Since Mahadev had conducted the Upanayanam & Dikshai to Brahma Deva here, this is a holy place to have
Upanayanams, to get Dikshai & to start education. The last Sunday of the Karthigai (Nov-Dec) month is considered very auspicious.
@LostTemple7 @Jayalko1

8. By worshiping here, people get their #marriage obstacles removed & get their marriages conducted here. This #beautiful #Temple is 1300 years old & is known for its impressive Rajagopuram & sculptures. The main shrine of the Temple is said to have been built by
@InfoVedic

9. Raja Raja Chola, Sambara Rayan, the viceroy of Klothunga Chola. Nandhi Vikrama Pallava, Rajendra Chola, Paranthaha Chola, Kobarakesari Varman & Vijayanagara kings-Narayana Sambuvarayar, Achutharayar, Devarayar have all contributed significantly.
@rightwingchora @IndiaTales7

Margabandhu Stotram -

"Shambho Mahadeva deva
Shiva Shambho Mahadeva devesha Shambho
Shambho Mahadeva deva...

शम्भो महादेव देव
शिव शम्भो महादेव देव शिव शम्भो
शम्भो महादेव देव ..

Meaning:
Prostrations to He who blesses us with prosperity,
Prostrations to the greatest God,
Prostrations to the abode of peace,
Prostrations to Him, who blesses us with riches,
And Prostrations to him who is the God of Gods.

Pic Credit: @rsatishinfy
Sri Joydeb Chaudhury from Flickr & Google
#HarHarMahadev #SanatanaDharma #SanatanaSanskriti #Sattology #Vellore #TamilNadu #Virinchipuram #shambhoshankara Om Namah Shivaaya 🙏