Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Chakrapani Temple,Kumbakonam

Location:Chakrapani Temple,Kumbakonam
Nearest Station:Kumbakonam
Website:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakrapani_Temple,_Kumbakonam
Speciality:Lord Vishnu appears in the form of a discus or Chakra to put down the pride of Surya(the Sun), who subsequently became his devotee.The temple is noted for its exquisite pillars. The presiding deity, Chakrapani has 8 arms. There is a bronze image of king Serfoji II worshipping the lord as he is said to have been cured an illness by the grace of this God. A panchamukha(five-faced) Hanuman is erected in the prakaram (outer precincts of the temple)
Mantra:  
Shuklaambaradharam Vissnnum Shashivarnnam Caturbhujam |
Prasannavadanam Dhyaayet Sarvavighnopashaantaye ||   

Recommendation:Worship of Sudharshan Chakra helps recover lost things and Karthaveerarjuna is a reincarnation of Sudarshan Chakra.


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