Temples in and around Madurantakam
by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words
This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...
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Sivayogi or Pandari
Sivayogi or Pandari is Siva devotee dedicated for services in the temple like preparing flower garlands for the deities, and singing devotional hymns.[1] References about Siva Yogi or Pandari are available in Chola epigraphs. One epigraph mentioned to feeding of Siva Yogi.[2] A lithic record mentioned some provision made for the maintenance of a Pandari in the temple.[3]
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
S.I.I., Vol. XXIII.No.255
[2]:
A.R.E., 230 of 1911; A.R.E., 225 of 1911; S.I.I., Vol.III, No.204.
[3]:
A.R.E., 255 of 1907; S.I.I., Vol. XXIII, No.255.