I have been to bangkok for some official purpose from India, for the indian money value a middle class person can go to a few countries, Thailand is one among that, can provide good night life, Good Thai food, beautiful girls, Bars and Pubs.
Most of the goods values are equivalent to Indian prices, good climate, cheap air fares, Visa on arrival facility, Specifically some of the morally wrong things in India is a right or acceptable matters in Thailand.
During my visit, Thailand was under military coup but no any evidence of abnormality summarily no trace of any kind of troubles, I had been travelling between Bangkok and Pattaya twice per day with out any interruptions particularly the hype we have seen in Indian media that Thai chicks are clicking with Military personnel, It's not truth because no where Tanks or armed guards are visble in City or Highways.
During my return I felt that I am getting 1.30 hrs extra time in my life, Thai return bonanza!!!
Friday, October 06, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Indian Growth Story
India has emerged as the world's fastest growing wealth creator, thanks to a buoyant stock market and higher earnings.
More wealth also means more millionaires, whose number has grown over 15% between 2000 and 2005, keeping pace with China. And the boom is set to continue in the foreseeable future, with predictions that Indians will grow richer at a rate faster than anybody else on the planet over the next few years.
Boston Consulting Group's just released Global Wealth 2006 study shows that during 2005, the high growth in India's (15.9% in local currency terms, compared with China's 14.8%) assets under management (AUM) — comprising cash, shares, assets in the country and overases and money market funds — has helped raise the global bar and more than make up for the loss in AUM in the United States, the world's wealthiest nation with $31 trillion.
The calculation excludes wealth attributed to investors' own businesses, residences or luxury goods.
On the flip side, it is the super rich in India and China who have benefitted more from the boom than their slightly less wealthy counterparts, the report says.
The steady growth, estimated at nearly 16% in 2000-2005, has meant that India's AUM has more than doubled from $268 billion to $559 billion, helping it move up the ladder from the 27th place to number 19 during the five-year period.While growth rate is projected to taper off a little — to 13.3% between now and 2010 — India is seen to be the fastest growing member of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) club — which, the report says, will grow twice as fast as the international average. Wealth in BRIC is projected to grow at 10.6% during the year period ending 2010, while the global rate will be 5.6%.
The report also says that India will join the $1 trillion wealth club by 2010, accounting for 1% of the global pie of $115.8 trillion in 2010.
So, where is the growth going to come from? The answer is infotech (IT), pharma and textiles. With more wealth, the investment pattern too is expected to change from predominantly cash deposits (which constitute over 60% of the AUM in India, China and Korea) to equities and more sophisticated instruments.
In 2000, China and Brazil were the only BRIC countries whose wealth markets were among 20 largest in the world. By 2005, China had moved from 12th place into top 10, Brazil had advanced from 18th to 14th and Russia and India had entered top 20. The report says BRIC countries have made gains in the number of millionaires.
Growth rates of millionaire households in India and China have been among highest in world, averaging more than 15% per year from 2000 through 2005. Thanks TOI
As usual riches become more richer and Poor become poorer, wealth is spread only with few states and few cities of India
More wealth also means more millionaires, whose number has grown over 15% between 2000 and 2005, keeping pace with China. And the boom is set to continue in the foreseeable future, with predictions that Indians will grow richer at a rate faster than anybody else on the planet over the next few years.
Boston Consulting Group's just released Global Wealth 2006 study shows that during 2005, the high growth in India's (15.9% in local currency terms, compared with China's 14.8%) assets under management (AUM) — comprising cash, shares, assets in the country and overases and money market funds — has helped raise the global bar and more than make up for the loss in AUM in the United States, the world's wealthiest nation with $31 trillion.
The calculation excludes wealth attributed to investors' own businesses, residences or luxury goods.
On the flip side, it is the super rich in India and China who have benefitted more from the boom than their slightly less wealthy counterparts, the report says.
The steady growth, estimated at nearly 16% in 2000-2005, has meant that India's AUM has more than doubled from $268 billion to $559 billion, helping it move up the ladder from the 27th place to number 19 during the five-year period.While growth rate is projected to taper off a little — to 13.3% between now and 2010 — India is seen to be the fastest growing member of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) club — which, the report says, will grow twice as fast as the international average. Wealth in BRIC is projected to grow at 10.6% during the year period ending 2010, while the global rate will be 5.6%.
The report also says that India will join the $1 trillion wealth club by 2010, accounting for 1% of the global pie of $115.8 trillion in 2010.
So, where is the growth going to come from? The answer is infotech (IT), pharma and textiles. With more wealth, the investment pattern too is expected to change from predominantly cash deposits (which constitute over 60% of the AUM in India, China and Korea) to equities and more sophisticated instruments.
In 2000, China and Brazil were the only BRIC countries whose wealth markets were among 20 largest in the world. By 2005, China had moved from 12th place into top 10, Brazil had advanced from 18th to 14th and Russia and India had entered top 20. The report says BRIC countries have made gains in the number of millionaires.
Growth rates of millionaire households in India and China have been among highest in world, averaging more than 15% per year from 2000 through 2005. Thanks TOI
As usual riches become more richer and Poor become poorer, wealth is spread only with few states and few cities of India
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Tamilnadu Shining-The most urban state
Tamilnadu in Track: Tamilnadu is the most urbanised state in India, set to reach 50% mark by 2007. compared to other states 2nd best urban state maharastra which is estaimated to cross the same mark by 2021.According to census commisioner office report by 2026, 75% Tamilians will live in highly urbanised society, an indication of society development. We have to say our sincere thanks to Karuna and Jaya, our beloved then and now chief ministers for there role in forming a shining tamilnadu, for providing the basic infrastructure like road, bus facilities, power and For bringing in world class Auto mobile, Telecomunication, Electronics and IT industries to our own state and still pursuing.
75% Urbanisation is simply the trend abreast with most developed country's level of urbanisdation but pity all the other states are lagging behind too much. As per the estimation territory like Bihar will be just around 10% urban level in 2026 as it is today.
What is Wrong:But Unlike Maharastra and Gujrat the top class states of India in Tamilnadu all the industries are accumulated in and around chennai, a poor sign for future growth, second grade cities are not growing at the same speed of chennai.
We have to develop Industrial parks, Special economic zones in each and every district so that we can maintain the growth in second class cities and towns also. People spending power and Per capita income will increase, Employment level in the towns will also increase, currently employment level in other states of Tamilnadu is nil particularly in the manufacturing industry. parallely foreign money has to pour in as usual from NRI's.
75% Urbanisation is simply the trend abreast with most developed country's level of urbanisdation but pity all the other states are lagging behind too much. As per the estimation territory like Bihar will be just around 10% urban level in 2026 as it is today.
What is Wrong:But Unlike Maharastra and Gujrat the top class states of India in Tamilnadu all the industries are accumulated in and around chennai, a poor sign for future growth, second grade cities are not growing at the same speed of chennai.
We have to develop Industrial parks, Special economic zones in each and every district so that we can maintain the growth in second class cities and towns also. People spending power and Per capita income will increase, Employment level in the towns will also increase, currently employment level in other states of Tamilnadu is nil particularly in the manufacturing industry. parallely foreign money has to pour in as usual from NRI's.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Pepsi and Coke-Bug Juice
While I was in Junior college I used to consume lot of pepsi, coke from onwards "Bug Juice". Its kind of fun, heroic, infront of friends in college canteen. More or less the same purpose of a college students heroic cigarette. Ameer and Rani also partly responsible.
But later along with my evolution I realised Bug juice is a add on for Hot drinks, not a beverage, but Bug juice along with food continued quiet some time to wash off the stomach.Then first broke out of floating bla blas, lizards and Condoms in Coke finally stopped me drinking it but not just me most of my friends and foes.
Now one more crashing wave across the giants, This is actually a David and Goliath battle- some of the world’s poorest people versus richest multinational giants, It's not impossible to clean up but It's not possible quiet the same way why govt not banning the cigarette, liquor and pan masala.
Any way culturally our poor folks are not inclined towards Bug Juices atleast in day times!!!
But later along with my evolution I realised Bug juice is a add on for Hot drinks, not a beverage, but Bug juice along with food continued quiet some time to wash off the stomach.Then first broke out of floating bla blas, lizards and Condoms in Coke finally stopped me drinking it but not just me most of my friends and foes.
Now one more crashing wave across the giants, This is actually a David and Goliath battle- some of the world’s poorest people versus richest multinational giants, It's not impossible to clean up but It's not possible quiet the same way why govt not banning the cigarette, liquor and pan masala.
Any way culturally our poor folks are not inclined towards Bug Juices atleast in day times!!!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
India on the race to reach china
India on the race to reach china, Baboos who run the Indian Inc tried a bit inline with Authoritarian China's control over internet, by the way trying to block the blogs. Ultimately blocking the people's voice but as usual not able to succeed. Blogs are back.
I am wondering how the governing body works, Whose idea it could be? No doubt it must be tried by somebody who don't have any idea about Internet or Blogs.
I am wondering how the governing body works, Whose idea it could be? No doubt it must be tried by somebody who don't have any idea about Internet or Blogs.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
God with in us
God is it a seprate entity, or something beyond our reach?, something from foreign soil, different world?
It is not outer awareness,It is not inner awareness,Nor is it a suspension of awareness.
It is not knowing It is not unknowing,Nor is it knowingness itself.
It can neither be seen nor understood,It cannot be given boundaries.It is ineffable and beyond thought.It is indefinable.
It is known only through becoming it.
-Upanisadh
It is not outer awareness,It is not inner awareness,Nor is it a suspension of awareness.
It is not knowing It is not unknowing,Nor is it knowingness itself.
It can neither be seen nor understood,It cannot be given boundaries.It is ineffable and beyond thought.It is indefinable.
It is known only through becoming it.
-Upanisadh
Think good, do good, speak the truth.
Become The God
How many days in our living we do enjoy the beauty of life, living with geniune care for others, atleast truthful to our heart.Think few seconds, cntd...
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Mannargudi
Mannargudi (also spelt Mannarkudi) is a town in the Tiruvarur district (formerly part of Thanjavur district) of Tamil Nadu a state in south eastern India, Mannargudi is also known as Raja Mannargudi or Mannai. Mannargudi can be reached by road from Thanjavur and Kumbakonam which are situated around 40 Kilometre from the place. The nearest railway station is 12 km away at Needamangalam.
Contents
1 Temple
2 Economy
3 Future
4 Culture and Communities
5 History
6 Help
Temple: The most famous landmark in Mannargudi is the one thousand year old Hindu Temple Sri Rajagopala Swami Temple. A festival called Panguni Tiruvizha is celebrated every year during the Tamil month of Panguni (March/April) in the Sri Rajagopala Swami Temple. People around the town gather in great numbers to celebrate this grand event. There is also Ani thirumanjanam held in Ani month (June- July). Other temples of importance in and around this town are Kailasanathar temple (Siva) , Meenakshi Amman Temple, Othaistreet Ananda Vinayagar Temple and Sri Ramar Temple (at Vaduvoor). Alangudi (Guru sthalam - one of the Navagraha Stalam ) Temple is about twenty three kilometers, enroute to Kumbakonam. Railroad connection from Needamangalam was dismantled two decades ago and hence no trains ply this route these days.
Economy: Being an agricultural town, Mannargudi's economy largely depends on the income from agriculture.. The crops cultivated includes rice, cotton, sugarcane, and pulses like black gram and green gram. The agriculture around this area mainly depends on the rivers Koraiyaru, Mullaiyar, Pamaniyar. Other sources of irrigation are bore-wells. There are no big industries around this town except for a Sugarcane Factory (Arooran Sugar Factory) operating near this town, which is not actually going well and is almost in a closing state. Another working fertilizer industry is Pamani Fertilizers.
Future: Mannargudi town is having the largest coal reserve in asia, The total quantity of lignite reserves in Mannargudi, Tamilnadu identified is around 19,500 million tonnes. The quality of the lignite is moisture 40 to 50 per cent, ash 4 to 12 per cent, volatile matter 18 to 23 per cent, fixed carbon 17 to 20 per cent, calorific value 2200 to 3200 k.cal./kg. Exploration in the area is not yet started. The reserves are located under built up and agricultural areas making exploitation difficult. Steps are being taken to accelerate exploration and identify blocks which can be exploited in Mannargudi.
Culture and Communities: Mannargudi town is a mixture of Hindu, muslims and Chritians, Hindu religion mainly comprises community subgroups of Vanniar, Kallar, and Nadars.The town's main bazaar is run by Nadars and Muslims, mainly trading with consumer durable businesses, the shops and establishments based on nearby villagers requirements.
History: Mannargudi is a place of religious antiquity and legendary importance. In ancient times, Mannargudi was known by many names namely, Senbagaranyam, Vasudevapuri, Dakshina Dwaraka, Vanduvarapati and Swayambhu Sthalam, each name having a religious significance as detailed below: Senbagaranyam. The place was once a forest of Senbaga trees with fragrant and lovely flowers. Vasudevapuri. The presiding deity of this place is Paravasudevar and in this place Brahma did penance and attained Moksha uttering the Dwadasakshari mantra, "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya." Dakshina Dwaraka. Towards the close of the Dwapara Yuga two Rishis by name Gopila and Gopralaya prayed for Lord Krishna's darsan. A voice from above directed them to proceed straight to Dwaraka and offer prayer to Lord Krishna in person. Accordingly, the two Rishis commenced their journey towards Dwaraka, walking during the day and resting at night, observing the Nitya Karmanushthana. One day, they lost themselves in meditation till Kali Yuga started after the close of Dwapara Yuga. The Rishis were unaware of the end of Dwapara Yuga. As usual, they commenced their journey after meditation. When they reached the banks of Yamuna River, they came across Narada who informed them that Lord Krishna had already completed his mission on earth by the close of Dwapara Yuga and left for Vaikunta. On hearing this the two Rishis, were struck mute. Narada consoled them and blessed them with the sacred Deva Darsana Mantra and advised them to go to Senbagaranyam in the South on the sacred River Kaveri and to do penance uttering the sacred Deva Darsana Mantra on the banks of the holy Haridra Nadi. Accordingly the Rishis Gopila and Gopralaya performed Yoga on the banks of Haridra Nadi. Lord Krishna was pleased with their penance and asked them what they wanted. The Rishis requested the boon that Lord Krishna should again perform all his important Lilas at that place. The request was granted. Vanduvarapati. The place abounds in bees that never spare a flower without. Sucking its honey and the dense forest of Senbaga trees with their sweet fragrance. Since bees do not visit the Senbaga flowers, they are pure and thus fit to adorn the Lord. Swayambhu Sthala. Once Lord Brahma as the creator of the Universe began to think too much of himself and considered all other gods as subordinate to him. Seeing the strange behavior of Brahma, Lord Vishnu cursed him to forget all about creation. Brahma was terrified at this curse. He had to come to Senbagaranyam (Mannargudi) and conduct severe penance in order to get absolved of the sin. After many years of penance, Vishnu appeared before Brahma and blessed him to get back his powers. Brahma immediately created a Swayambhu Vimanam and installed Vasudeva at Mannargudi. The Raja Gopalaswamy Temple History.The famous Vishnu temple at Mannargudi dedicated to Sri Rajagopalaswami was built by the Chola king Kulottunga I (1070-1120 AD). The temple is situated over an area of 6 acres of land that commands an imposing view and provides accommodation for thousands of devotees. After the Chola kings the Nayak kings of Tanjore took interest in the renovation of temples built earlier and as a result the temple at Mannargudi was improved with many gopurams and Quter prakarams. The Moolasthanam deity is known as Vasudevar and is installed with Sridevi and Bhudevi on either side. Sri Rajagopala- swami is the processional deity with a commanding appearance standing in front of the cow, with Rukmini and Satyabhama. This idol is considered to be the most handsome and attractive among the images of Vishnu. There is another idol of Lord Krishna as a boy lying on the serpent Adisesha, with his right toe in the mouth, known as Santana Rajagopalan. This image is made of bronze and the workmanship is super-excellent. The worship of Santana Rajagopalan has got a special significance. The legend connected with it is that whoever holds Baby Krishna in his lap with the loving heart of a parent, is immediately blessed with a child. The historical evidence to show that a barren woman would beget a child is provided by the birth of a child to King Swarnasiga - many,son of King Rajasekhara, who was childless and was blessed with a child by worshipping this Baby Krishna.The goddess is known as Senbagavalli Tayar, who has a separate shrine. Her names in Sanskrit are Hemabjanayaki and Raktabjanayaki. On her sides are Rajanayaki on the right and Dwaranayaki or, the left. She has four arms. This shrine has separate prakarams. There are small shrines in the temple dedicated to Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Garudalwar, etc. The Garuda Stambha placed in front of the Lord's shrine is 54 feet high and is made of a -single stone. There are many Vahanams in the temple of which Panchamukha Hanuman (Hanuman with five faces) is worth mentioning. Garuda Vahanam and Horse Vahanam are plated with gold and are said to have been donated by a European officer who was cured of his colic on offering worship to the Lord. Many festivals take place in this temple throughout the year and theBrahmotsavam is celebrated in the month of Panguni (Marc April). This is a very ancient temple and has figured in the Maha Bharata, Brahmanda Purana, Sriranga Purana and Tirupati Purana. Here Lord Vishnu gives darsan as Lakshmi Narayana. The leg goes to say that once an Asura by his fight with the Devas roused the anger of Vishnu who released his Chakra to kill him. The Asuraran to Saint Bhrigu's wife and begged refuge. The Sage's wife,knowing the sin committed by the Asura, gave him shelter. Immediately the Chakra of Vishnu appeared before her and demanded the Asura to be brought. The Sage's wife refused to do so as she could not bet the man who had surrendered to her and whom she had already promised to help. She said, "If you want, you may take away my first and then that of my refugee." The Chakra had no option could not return without fulfilling the task and hence it cut the he of both and returned. When Bhrigu saw that somebody had cut the head of his wife, he instantaneously cursed, "Whoever has abet and caused the crime will also suffer the same suffering that I am now to." Very soon he realised that his curse had acted upon Lord Vishnu He repented very much for the inadvertent curse. He prayed earnestly for redress of his sin of separating Vishnu and Lakshmi. God appeared before him and told him that Mahalakshmi would become his daughter and that he would come to marry her. According to God's desire Bhrigu came to Senbagaranyam, he got Mahalakshmi as his daughter and with all devotion he brought her up and waited anxiously for arrival of Vishnu. The marriage of Vishnu and Mahalakshmi celebrated at Senbagaranyam. Once Agni lost his powers and lustre as a result of Garuda's curse. Then he came to this sacred place and worshipped the Lord and back his powers. It is said that King Muchukunda conducted penance here and got Moksha. This temple has more than 200 acres of paddy fields and 800 ac of land producing other grains and pulses.
Help: If Any details required about my great town Mannargudi, contact me Vijayakumar Anandhan My mail ID is psavijay@gmail.com
Contents
1 Temple
2 Economy
3 Future
4 Culture and Communities
5 History
6 Help
Temple: The most famous landmark in Mannargudi is the one thousand year old Hindu Temple Sri Rajagopala Swami Temple. A festival called Panguni Tiruvizha is celebrated every year during the Tamil month of Panguni (March/April) in the Sri Rajagopala Swami Temple. People around the town gather in great numbers to celebrate this grand event. There is also Ani thirumanjanam held in Ani month (June- July). Other temples of importance in and around this town are Kailasanathar temple (Siva) , Meenakshi Amman Temple, Othaistreet Ananda Vinayagar Temple and Sri Ramar Temple (at Vaduvoor). Alangudi (Guru sthalam - one of the Navagraha Stalam ) Temple is about twenty three kilometers, enroute to Kumbakonam. Railroad connection from Needamangalam was dismantled two decades ago and hence no trains ply this route these days.
Economy: Being an agricultural town, Mannargudi's economy largely depends on the income from agriculture.. The crops cultivated includes rice, cotton, sugarcane, and pulses like black gram and green gram. The agriculture around this area mainly depends on the rivers Koraiyaru, Mullaiyar, Pamaniyar. Other sources of irrigation are bore-wells. There are no big industries around this town except for a Sugarcane Factory (Arooran Sugar Factory) operating near this town, which is not actually going well and is almost in a closing state. Another working fertilizer industry is Pamani Fertilizers.
Future: Mannargudi town is having the largest coal reserve in asia, The total quantity of lignite reserves in Mannargudi, Tamilnadu identified is around 19,500 million tonnes. The quality of the lignite is moisture 40 to 50 per cent, ash 4 to 12 per cent, volatile matter 18 to 23 per cent, fixed carbon 17 to 20 per cent, calorific value 2200 to 3200 k.cal./kg. Exploration in the area is not yet started. The reserves are located under built up and agricultural areas making exploitation difficult. Steps are being taken to accelerate exploration and identify blocks which can be exploited in Mannargudi.
Culture and Communities: Mannargudi town is a mixture of Hindu, muslims and Chritians, Hindu religion mainly comprises community subgroups of Vanniar, Kallar, and Nadars.The town's main bazaar is run by Nadars and Muslims, mainly trading with consumer durable businesses, the shops and establishments based on nearby villagers requirements.
History: Mannargudi is a place of religious antiquity and legendary importance. In ancient times, Mannargudi was known by many names namely, Senbagaranyam, Vasudevapuri, Dakshina Dwaraka, Vanduvarapati and Swayambhu Sthalam, each name having a religious significance as detailed below: Senbagaranyam. The place was once a forest of Senbaga trees with fragrant and lovely flowers. Vasudevapuri. The presiding deity of this place is Paravasudevar and in this place Brahma did penance and attained Moksha uttering the Dwadasakshari mantra, "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya." Dakshina Dwaraka. Towards the close of the Dwapara Yuga two Rishis by name Gopila and Gopralaya prayed for Lord Krishna's darsan. A voice from above directed them to proceed straight to Dwaraka and offer prayer to Lord Krishna in person. Accordingly, the two Rishis commenced their journey towards Dwaraka, walking during the day and resting at night, observing the Nitya Karmanushthana. One day, they lost themselves in meditation till Kali Yuga started after the close of Dwapara Yuga. The Rishis were unaware of the end of Dwapara Yuga. As usual, they commenced their journey after meditation. When they reached the banks of Yamuna River, they came across Narada who informed them that Lord Krishna had already completed his mission on earth by the close of Dwapara Yuga and left for Vaikunta. On hearing this the two Rishis, were struck mute. Narada consoled them and blessed them with the sacred Deva Darsana Mantra and advised them to go to Senbagaranyam in the South on the sacred River Kaveri and to do penance uttering the sacred Deva Darsana Mantra on the banks of the holy Haridra Nadi. Accordingly the Rishis Gopila and Gopralaya performed Yoga on the banks of Haridra Nadi. Lord Krishna was pleased with their penance and asked them what they wanted. The Rishis requested the boon that Lord Krishna should again perform all his important Lilas at that place. The request was granted. Vanduvarapati. The place abounds in bees that never spare a flower without. Sucking its honey and the dense forest of Senbaga trees with their sweet fragrance. Since bees do not visit the Senbaga flowers, they are pure and thus fit to adorn the Lord. Swayambhu Sthala. Once Lord Brahma as the creator of the Universe began to think too much of himself and considered all other gods as subordinate to him. Seeing the strange behavior of Brahma, Lord Vishnu cursed him to forget all about creation. Brahma was terrified at this curse. He had to come to Senbagaranyam (Mannargudi) and conduct severe penance in order to get absolved of the sin. After many years of penance, Vishnu appeared before Brahma and blessed him to get back his powers. Brahma immediately created a Swayambhu Vimanam and installed Vasudeva at Mannargudi. The Raja Gopalaswamy Temple History.The famous Vishnu temple at Mannargudi dedicated to Sri Rajagopalaswami was built by the Chola king Kulottunga I (1070-1120 AD). The temple is situated over an area of 6 acres of land that commands an imposing view and provides accommodation for thousands of devotees. After the Chola kings the Nayak kings of Tanjore took interest in the renovation of temples built earlier and as a result the temple at Mannargudi was improved with many gopurams and Quter prakarams. The Moolasthanam deity is known as Vasudevar and is installed with Sridevi and Bhudevi on either side. Sri Rajagopala- swami is the processional deity with a commanding appearance standing in front of the cow, with Rukmini and Satyabhama. This idol is considered to be the most handsome and attractive among the images of Vishnu. There is another idol of Lord Krishna as a boy lying on the serpent Adisesha, with his right toe in the mouth, known as Santana Rajagopalan. This image is made of bronze and the workmanship is super-excellent. The worship of Santana Rajagopalan has got a special significance. The legend connected with it is that whoever holds Baby Krishna in his lap with the loving heart of a parent, is immediately blessed with a child. The historical evidence to show that a barren woman would beget a child is provided by the birth of a child to King Swarnasiga - many,son of King Rajasekhara, who was childless and was blessed with a child by worshipping this Baby Krishna.The goddess is known as Senbagavalli Tayar, who has a separate shrine. Her names in Sanskrit are Hemabjanayaki and Raktabjanayaki. On her sides are Rajanayaki on the right and Dwaranayaki or, the left. She has four arms. This shrine has separate prakarams. There are small shrines in the temple dedicated to Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Garudalwar, etc. The Garuda Stambha placed in front of the Lord's shrine is 54 feet high and is made of a -single stone. There are many Vahanams in the temple of which Panchamukha Hanuman (Hanuman with five faces) is worth mentioning. Garuda Vahanam and Horse Vahanam are plated with gold and are said to have been donated by a European officer who was cured of his colic on offering worship to the Lord. Many festivals take place in this temple throughout the year and theBrahmotsavam is celebrated in the month of Panguni (Marc April). This is a very ancient temple and has figured in the Maha Bharata, Brahmanda Purana, Sriranga Purana and Tirupati Purana. Here Lord Vishnu gives darsan as Lakshmi Narayana. The leg goes to say that once an Asura by his fight with the Devas roused the anger of Vishnu who released his Chakra to kill him. The Asuraran to Saint Bhrigu's wife and begged refuge. The Sage's wife,knowing the sin committed by the Asura, gave him shelter. Immediately the Chakra of Vishnu appeared before her and demanded the Asura to be brought. The Sage's wife refused to do so as she could not bet the man who had surrendered to her and whom she had already promised to help. She said, "If you want, you may take away my first and then that of my refugee." The Chakra had no option could not return without fulfilling the task and hence it cut the he of both and returned. When Bhrigu saw that somebody had cut the head of his wife, he instantaneously cursed, "Whoever has abet and caused the crime will also suffer the same suffering that I am now to." Very soon he realised that his curse had acted upon Lord Vishnu He repented very much for the inadvertent curse. He prayed earnestly for redress of his sin of separating Vishnu and Lakshmi. God appeared before him and told him that Mahalakshmi would become his daughter and that he would come to marry her. According to God's desire Bhrigu came to Senbagaranyam, he got Mahalakshmi as his daughter and with all devotion he brought her up and waited anxiously for arrival of Vishnu. The marriage of Vishnu and Mahalakshmi celebrated at Senbagaranyam. Once Agni lost his powers and lustre as a result of Garuda's curse. Then he came to this sacred place and worshipped the Lord and back his powers. It is said that King Muchukunda conducted penance here and got Moksha. This temple has more than 200 acres of paddy fields and 800 ac of land producing other grains and pulses.
Help: If Any details required about my great town Mannargudi, contact me Vijayakumar Anandhan My mail ID is psavijay@gmail.com
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