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 4 - Sucindrasthalamahatmya: a critical study
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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which is called as Yajnatirtha and said to be originated by the orders of Brahma and 66 crore Tirthas have their presence on the same. Yanjatirtha has the common characteristic features of the tirthas of in Skandapurna. 1. There is the presence of natural beauty. 2. It have a pure and placid water (3). And the presence of the hermitage of sages. This tirtha is said to be the part of teeppakkulam (Holy tank) of Sucindram temple. Sarasvatitirtha, Ganga tirtha, Yamuna tirtha These are the famous rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati, who became Tirtha s by the bless of Anasuya for taking bath for the goddess Parvati, Lekshmi and sarasvati. The author of SSM uses so many verses to glorify this holy tirtha. Pranja tirtha This tirtha is considered as prime among the tirthas. It is said to be situated middle of the Sarasvati tirtha, Ganga tirtha and Yamuna tirtha. Which fulfill the wishes of the great. The author eulogies so many tirthas in his work. As they forms part of the third chapter of this work a detailed description is avoided here. Tree Worship in SSM From the dawn of civilization human beings treat trees with love and affection. They gave food and shelter to them. This may be the beginning of tree worship. All the culture of world had treated the trees. 184
