Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Namakkal - Hanuman Temple Visit




Visit to Odda Kaddu's Senior Staff & Caretakers























Visit to Retired and Very Senior and loyal Odda Kaddu Staff - Ranggi

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Ayappan - The Pilgrimage " The Guru Tradition "

'Guruvin Guruve Saranam Ayyappa !'

Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuhu Gurur Devo Maheshvaraha Guru Saakshaat Para Brahma Tasmai Shree Gurave Namaha

Whoever is the Guru he is Lord Shiva !Whoever is Lord Shiva he is Guru !

-Guru Githai

It is said that chanting the name of the Guru is equivalent to chanting the name of Lord Shiva, Guru's abode is Kashi Shetram and water used to wash Guru's feet is Ganga.


The role of the Guru is significant in the
Ayyappa cult. The Guruswamy is usually an elderly person who has undertaken pilgrimage to Sabarimala not less than seven consecutive years in the traditional long route and had darshan of Makara Jothi. The devotees treat the Guruswamy as Ayyappan himself. It is important that pilgrims gain knowledge from the Guru on all the aspect of the Pilgrimage. One should serve the Guru physically, mentally and verbally.The pilgrims should give the due respect and reverence the Guru deserves. All instructions of the Guru should be carried out without fail. The Guru will enlighten the Shisyas the austerities to be followed. He will teach them the slokas and way to perform pooja and bhajans. He shall prepare them for the pilgrimage mentally and physically. He will lead the pilgrims safely and comfortably to Sabarimala

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Kula Deivam - Karumiyanan Swamy Temple Construction






Historical Place in Madakasam Pathi



Visit to Karumiyanan Swamy Temple





Visit To Home Ground in India - Namakkal T.Nadu


Odda Kaddu, Madakasampatthi, Namakkal


Odda Kadhu, Madakasampatthi

House Where My Grand Father And Grand Mother Stayed.
Vellakuti Gounder





Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Our Journey Lord Swamy Ayappan











- Mother, Vishnupriya & Myself at Bamba with Idumudhi.










Our Ayappan Group Photo With Guruji at Varkala, Kerala.

Pilgrimage to Lord Ayappan

- My first Ayappan Pooja Started on 10th October 2007
- Daily Ayappan Fasting and Pooja for 48 Days
- Our Trip to Sabri Malai Started on 28th November 2007 @ 3 am.
- Three of us on the trip to Sabri Malai - Mother & Vishnupriya
- Start from Bamba River takes 4 hrs 30 minutes to reach Sabri Malai.
- Tough and Wonderful Journey Up to Sabri Malai.With all the Ayappan Chants.