In the previous posting about the great Siddhar Sri Idaikadar, I mentioned that there has been a debate as to the exact location of the samadhi of this great Saint. The Samadhi is believed by most to be located in one of two places inside the Compound of the Arunachaleswarar Temple.
The first spot is located near the Temple Goshala and is maintained by the "Idaikattar Sithar Welfare Association". While there I spoke with a priest connected with the Association and he assured me that this is indeed the recognised Samadhi of Sri Idaikadar. In addition I purchased a book published by the Welfare Association and after perusing it will post any additional biographical information on the great Siddhar.
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| Wall adjoining Goshala |
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| View of Arunachala from Goshala |
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| Temple Cows |
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| The Nursery |
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| Distant View of Samadhi |
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| Inscription on side of Samadhi |
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| Samadhi of Sri Idaikadar |
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| Samadhi alcove |
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| Closer View |
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Samadhi of Sri Idaikadar
The second site believed by some to be the location of the samadhi of Sri Idaikadar is at the shrine dedicated to Arunagiri Yogeshwara, which is located at the back of the Shiva Sannidhi. However now that the Trust associated with Sri Idaikadar has declared his samadhi to be the one located near the Temple Goshala, worshippers will probably start congregating at that spot. However below are some photographs at what was previously thought to be the samadhi of the Siddhar.
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| Shrine of Arunagiri Yogeshwara |
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| Shrine with Arunachala in Background |
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| Samadhi of Sri Idaikadar at Arunagiri Yogeshwara Shrine |
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| Arunachala from Shrine |
Well done
ReplyDeleteTo im going to that jeevasamadhi
ReplyDeleteI going don't allowed
DeletePlease exact location? RepRep
ReplyDeleteYou enter Arunachaleswarar Temple through the Thirumanjana Gopuram. On the left side is the Cow Goshala . . . get permission to enter that compound and the Shrine is at the bottom of a wall at the side of the Goshala. Workers will show you.
ReplyDeleteThe Goshala workers said that there is no samadhi inside
DeleteToday I went to thiruvanmalai and checked this jeeva samadhi place but people not allowed inside and main door has been locked. I checked workers to allow but they told camera placed on that location. They are getting panic to allow inside
ReplyDeleteI want to see the temple and visit idaikedar sidhar on pournima
ReplyDeleteThey never allowed people to enter
ReplyDeleteIdaikar Siddhar swamigal. Is most powerful siddhar
ReplyDeleteI happened to ask one of the templepriest and he got to be annoyed. He asked me the proof of it and said there is noone other than Shiva. He was literally angered by my question and started even loudly discussing it with other people there. I could not understand what is this...
ReplyDeleteDo we need permission from someone to visit the spot
ReplyDeleteTodayon April 18 2019 iam going to tht temple for girivalam
ReplyDeleteCongrats for your hard work in bringing the facts
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful research
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ReplyDeleteHave received a number of comments regarding the Shrine and that it is not possible to visit. Currently the Temple is on lockdown like the rest of Tiruvannamalai. Hopefully after the lockdown is over, I can try and get information about access to the Shrine. It is controlled by a Trust independent to the Big Temple and maybe if you get in touch direct with them, you will be able to arrange access. After lockdown is over, I will make a new posting of the Shrine on this Arunachala Grace Blog and give the information that I am able to find. Regards. M
ReplyDeleteThey don't allow to visit goshala samadhi as they fear it'll reduce importance of the main shrine. After the lamp incident, people began to be crowded there and temple authorities locked the gate!
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