Essay name: Sucindrasthala-mahatmya (critical edition and study)
Author:
Anand Dilip Raj
Affiliation: University of Kerala / Department of Sanskrit
The essay studies in English the Sucindrasthala-mahatmya which represents a significant Sthalamahatmya from South India detailing the origins and development of the Trimurti temple at Suchindram in Tamil Nadu. The study reveals its legends, customs, and religious practices.
Chapter 3 - Suchindram temple and other places and rivers mentioned
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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inorder to give breeze to the Idols. Around this stage there is a drainage like construction in which cold water is filled to give the idols a cooling effect. During the entire period all the usual Pujas are perfomed on the vasantha mandapa. NILAKANTA VINAYAKAR The shrine of Nilaka峁囜弓a vin膩yakar is situated at the west of the vasantha Mandapa. The Idol is bigger than usual size. It is known as mukkurunni pillayar. There is a devi on the lap of Ganapati and two nice in front. SUBSTORE At the western side of the Nilakanta Vinauakar Shrine and projecting to the west of chempakaraman Mandapa there is a small room. It is the substore. The things for daily puja sich as ghee, oil, camphor, sugar and pulses are kept here. MADAPPALLI Madappalli is situated in the middle of the substore and the Virapandyan Mandapa. Actually it is connected to the southern wing of Thekkedam mandapa. It is the kitchen of the temple. There are a number of vessels, big and small to be used for cooking. The Nivedaya of the temple is prepared here. In addition to sweat meals, tasty things and large quantity of rice are also coocked here. 82
