Tripura Sundari Stotram: Transliteration and English Meaning

 

Tripura Sundari stotram often considered as Tripura Sundari Ashtakam is one of the great hymns composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya to praise the Goddess Tripura Sundari — the one among the Dasa Maha Vidyas, known for bestowing boons and fulfilling the wishes of her devotees.

 

I am posting this particular strotram because it celebrates the Goddess "who wanders in the forests of Kadamba trees" which is appropriate to the previous posting of "The Story of How Indra got rid of his sin," as the boon Indra requested of Lord Siva was to forever worship Him in the Kadamba Forest. This is truly a joyous, beautiful strotram.

 

Goddess Tripura Sundari

 

Tripura Sundari Stotram Lyrics and Meaning

 

 

Kadamba vana charineem Muni kadamba kaadambineem

Nitamba jitha bhudaraam suranitambini seevitaam

Navamburuha lochana Abhinavaambudha Shyamalam

Trilochana Kutumbineem Tripura Sundari maasraye (1)

 

O Goddess Tripura Sundari, who wanders in the forests of Kadamba trees, who acts like a blissful cluster of clouds to the Muni’s filled with spiritual thirst.

Who conquered the mountains by her hips, O the one served by the celestial maidens of great attributes.

The one whose eyes resembles a lotus, who is looking like a newly formed cloud, the one in dark blue complexion

The consort of the three eyed God, O Goddess Tripura Sundari, I seek your refuge.

 

 

Kadamba vana vaasineem kanaka vallakii dharineem

Mahaarhamani haarineem mukha sammulla sadwaaruneem

Dayaavibhava kaarineem visada-rochanaa chaarineem

Trilochana Kutumbineem Tripura Sundari maasraye (2)

 

 

O Goddess Tripura Sundari, who lives in the Kadamba tree forests, who holds a golden veena

Who is adorned with the jewelry (haram’s) studded with gems of great value, whose face is shining with the ambrosia.

The compassionate one, who bestows the prosperity and the one with large eyes that indicates an enlarged look which pervades everywhere

The consort of the three eyed God, O Goddess Tripura Sundari, I seek your refuge.

 

 

Kadamba vana shaalaya kucha bharolla sanmaalaya

Kuchopamitha shailaya gurukrupala sadwelaya

Madaaruna kapolaya madhurageeta vaachaalaya

Kayaapi ghana neelaya kavachitha vayam leelaya (3)

 

 

O Goddess Tripura Sundari, who had made the Kadamba forests as her adobe, who is adored with garlands that are present around the bosom

Whose bosom resembles the mountains (indicating motherly nourishment), who at all the times bestows the grace

Whose cheeks are red and the one whose words are like sweet and delightful songs

The one whose body is like dark blue like clouds (indicating the bestowing nature), we are armoured by the grace of her play.

 

 

Kadamba vana madyagaam kanaka mandalopasthitham

Shadam bhuruha vaasineem satatasiddha saudamineem

Vidambita japa-ruchim vikacha-chandra chudaamanim

Trilochana Kutumbineem Tripura Sundari maasraye (4)

 

 

O Goddess Tripura Sundari, who lives in the middle of Kadamba forests, seated on the golden place

who lives in the six lotuses, Who is the constant lightening source for the wise to achieve the divine knowledge

Resembling the radiance of the fully blossomed Japa flowers (Hibiscus), who is adorned by the moon as her ornament on the forehead

The consort of the three eyed God, O Goddess Tripura Sundari, I seek your refuge.

 

 

Kuchanchitha vipanchikaam Kutila kuntalaa lamkrutaam

Kusaesaya nivaasineem Kutila chitta vidweshineem

Madaaruna vilochanaam manasijaari sammohineem

Matanga muni kanyakaam madhura bhashinee maasraye (5)

 

 

O the Goddess Tripura Sundari, the one who is with the vina that is present over the bosom, the one who is resplendent with the locks of hair

Who resides in the lotus (the lotus of Sahasrara chakra), who is against the wicked actions

Who eyes had turned red due to the Madhu, who delights the destroyer of the Manmadha (God Shiva) (Manasija is another name of Manmadha, which means one born from the mind of Brahma)

The daughter of Sage Matanga, The one who always has sweet conversations, I seek your refuge.

 

 

Smareth pradhama pushpineem rudhira-bindhu neelambaraam

Gruheetha madhu paatrikaam mada vighuurna netraamchalam

Ghana sthana bharoonnataam galitha chulikaam Shyamalaam

Trilochana Kutumbineem Tripura Sundari maasraye (6)

 

 

O Goddess Tripura Sundari, the one who holds the first flower arrow of the manmada, who has a red bindhu (kumkuma), who is adorned with blue garments

Holding the pot of ambrosia and the eyes filled with energy

Whose bosom is with great weight (indicating the nourishing nature of the mother of creation), who is with disheveled hair and in the completion of blue (indicating incarnation of Goddess Tara)

The consort of the three eyed God, O Goddess Tripura Sundari, I seek your refuge.

 

 

Sakumkuma vilepanaam alika chumbhi kasturikaam

Samanda hasithe kshanaam sashara chapa paasaamkusam

Ashesha jana mohinee aruna maalya bhushaambaraam

Japa Kusuma bhasuraam japavidhou smaram Ambikaam (7)

 

 

O Goddess Tripura Sundari, the one whose body is smeared with the pastes of Vermilion, whose forehead is applied with scents like Kasturi

Who looks after all the creatures displaying gentle smile and pleasant eyes, who is adorned with arrows, bow, noose and a goad in her hands.

The one who can enchant all the creatures, bedecked with the red garlands, jewels, and garments

The one looks enchanted with the hibiscus flowers, I sit to do japa and meditate on you, O Goddess Ambika.

 

 

Purandhara purandrikaam chikura-bhandha sairandrikaam

Pitaamaha pativrataam patu pateera charcharataam

Mukunda ramanii mani lasa dalamkriyaa kaarineem

Bhajami bhuvanaambikaam sura vadhutikaa chetikaam (8)

 

 

O Goddess Tripura Sundari, who has Indrani, the spouse of Indra (Purandhara purandhrika – Wife of Lord of Puras – Indra) to set her braids of hair

Who has the wife of Brahma – Saraswati to applying the pastes of sandalwood

O the one who has the women of Vishnu (Mukunda) engaged adorning the ornaments and gems

I worship you the Bhuvana-Ambika (the great Goddess of the worlds), the one served by the celestials as her attendants.

 

Karthigai Mahadeepam at Arunachaleswarar Temple—Day 10, Friday November 2021

The below photographs are of the observance of Karthigai Mahadeepam at Arunachaleswarar Temple on Day 10, Friday November 2021. After the photographs there is a narrative explaining the Function and a video of the function is embedded thereafter.

 

Narrative of the Function

As the day wanes into dusk and night begins to darken the sky, pilgrims stand or sit, motionless with anticipation, at the base of Arunachala mountain, preparing to worship God Siva as an infinite pillar of light.

 

By 5:00 in the evening, the area surrounding the Temple flagpole, as well as the adjoining terrace, is packed. People are grabbing seats to observe the dramatic arrival of five exquisitely decorated palanquins, carrying the Hindu Gods Vinayaka, Subramanya, Siva, Amba and Chandikeshwara. The devotees are constantly moving and adjusting their positions to get a better view and to make way for still more people pouring in.

 

Suddenly, the crowd's attention shifts to the Temple entrance from behind the flag pole. Some devotees jump up to get a better view. The first palanquin arrives with a dramatic flair. It's the Vinayaka Deity, a form of Lord Ganesha. Exquisitely bedecked with a variety of flowers artistically arranged, this relatively small Deity seems magically large in its luxurious setting. More than eight people are carrying the heavy wooden palanquin. They dance with graceful dignity to the accompaniment of temple music, devotional singing and Sanskrit prayers. Soon enough, they reach their designated position in front of the flag pole and come to a stop.

 

In a few minutes, the next palanquin arrives “Subramanya”. It's a little bigger. Unmindful of its weight, those who are carrying this celestial cargo somehow manage to dance with abandon, rocking the Deity joyously.

 

Now another palanquin is arriving, rocking to and fro. "Swami, Swami," the crowd shouts. Here, "Swami" is referring to Siva. Amba (Goddess Parvati) is right behind, followed by Chandikeshwara. Within about 30 minutes, five palanquins have arrived in all their spiritual pageantry.

 

Finally, the appointed moment arrives. Against the backdrop of a sunset sky, crowned with the rising star of Kartika, thundering firecrackers, ringing Temple bells and a frenzy of rhythmic chanting merge to create a cacophony of chaotic splendor. Camphor is lit in a cauldron by the Temple flag pole, signalling priests on top of the mountain to light their flame.

 

The timing is perfectly synchronized. The air is charged as the overpowering sight of light, signifying Siva in the form of Jyoti (divine light), merges with Parvati to become Siva/Sakti. Now, finally, Ardhanarishvara is brought out of the Temple with great ceremonial fanfare. This is the only day of the year that this particular Deity is ever moved. It is most auspicious.

 

When that flame is seen by the thousands of devotees below, the entire countryside explodes with flashing luminescence. Bonfires, lamps, neon lights and fireworks light the night like day as a surging, thronging, emotionally charged mass of devotees chant, "Arunachala Siva," "Annamalai” and "Annamalai Harohara”. The sight of the Krittika Deepam is magical. It brings an inexplicable joy. People are ecstatic, mesmerized by the light.

[Narrative Fire on the Mountain]

Watch the function of 2021 Karthigai Mahadeepam inside the Arunachaleswarar Temple filmed Friday November 19, 2021

2021 Karthigai Deepam Festival—Live Streaming Channel

 

 

Below is a video that appeared as a live streaming event today November 13—Day 4 of the 2021 Karthigai Deepam Festival, Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai. The Arunachaleswarar Temple's You Tube channel is at this link. Subscribe to follow each day of this Festival.

 

Rainy Days at Tiruvannamalai: November, 2021

Over the last few weeks Tiruvannamalai has been receiving heavy monsoon rains—tanks, lakes and eris are full to the brim. Below are a number of photographs of various water bodies around Arunachala. But to begin with a short video showing flooding of one of the main arterial roads through Tiruvannamalai.

 

Power of Sound—The Solfeggio Frequencies

“Concerning matter, we have been all wrong. What we have called matter is energy, whose vibration has been so lowered as to be perceptible to the senses. There is no matter.”

[Albert Einstein]

Solfeggio Frequencies are a collection of musical sounds that originated from the historical Gregorian Monks who chanted different frequency tones during religious practices.

The chanting is named after St. Gregory the Great, who was Pope from 590—604 A.D. The melodic sounds of the Gregorian era are unique with no patterns of rhyme or instrumentals. The tones range high and low and there is often no structure to how they are performed by choirs.

In 1974 Dr. Joseph Puleo studied the Solfeggio Frequencies and said the music penetrates the conscious and subconscious mind. He used a numerological technique to decipher repeating codes that were present throughout the music. The Solfeggio Frequencies are used in the present day in many forms of healing practices across the world. Each frequency tone is said to raise vibration.

The different Solfeggio Frequencies are:-

174 Hz: For the relief of Pain and Stress
285 Hz: Heals Tissues and Organs
UT 396 Hz: Eliminates Fear
RE 417 Hz: Wipes out Negativity
MI 528 Hz: Repairs DNA and Brings Positive Transformation
FA 639 Hz: Brings Love and Compassion
SOL 741 Hz: Repairs Cells and Organs
852 Hz: Awakens Intuition and Raises Energy at Cellular Level
963 Hz: Connects to Higher Self

All Solfeggio Frequencies are said to have a positive outcome by eliminating negativity and promoting higher connections to the Self.

Below is a video of all 9 Solfeggio Frequencies that promote emotional and physical healing. Wishing all the Blessings of Arunachala Grace and Light.

Chandrachooda—Celebration of Lord Siva

An auspicious joy-filled way to start July 2021 is to sing along with the below video track "Chandrachooda" by Anoop Sankar, which is full of life and vigour, and an example of the uplifting inspirational enthusiastic fusion music coming out of India.

 

The word enthusiasm is derived from the two Greek words, "en" and "theos" and literally means, "filled with God." The word itself tells that people with enthusiasm and filled with God, will have a better life and help create a better world.

 

The track is a celebration of Lord Siva—"One whose locks are adorned by the moon! Oh pristinely pure one, the creator of auspiciousness! Oh husband of ParvatI, salutations to thee! Oh handsome one, holding a deer and a bow called pinaka in your hands, bearing the holy Ganges on your head, and draped in a garment made from the skin of the elephant-faced demon you destroyed!"

Lyrics of Chandrachooda


Chandrachooda Sivasankara Parvathy Ramana ninage namo namo

Chandrachooda Sivasankara Parvathy Ramana ninage namo namo

Sundhara tharathiragadhara hara, Sundhara tharathiragadhara hara

Gangadhara gajacharvaam bharathara, Gangadhara gajacharvaam bharathara

Chandrachooda Sivasankara Parvathy Ramana ninage namo namo

Sadhyo jaathamaam vadhanam, Gangachandra samagama theertham, Pranavam naadhamay unarum, Thudiyo vedha kalamritha punyam

Prakrithiyum ninnil vikrithiyum ninnil, Swarangalilay layangalilay sakthiswaroopam

Om Sivoham Sree Sivoham, Om sivoham rudram sreekaram

Koralali vasima rudrakshavu dharasida, parama vyashanavanu neene, Garuda gamana namma, purandara vittalana, praana priyanu neene

Chandrachooda Sivasankara Parvathy Ramana, ninage namo namo

Thaanam tha thanam tha

Madhyamam Mamakamam Ekavam, Poornavam sunyavam Ekanum Krishnanum Mudhranum Ekane

2021 Vasantha Utsavam at Arunachaleswarar Temple

When the photographs of each day of this Festival are uploaded to the Arunachala Samudra website, I will provide a link here on Arunachala Grace.

Vasantha Utsavam is a ten day Festival observed at Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai which celebrates the arrival of the spring season and depicts the blossoming of love. It also re-enacts the famed legend of the burning into ashes of Kama, the God of Love and the resurrection of Kama out of the burnt ashes. The festival generally occurs between the end of March and during part of April. In 2021 the date of this festival ran from Saturday April 17 to Monday April 26.

The deity of this festival is Lord Somaskanda, a form of Shiva and Parvathi, whose shrine is located in the south-west corner, second prakaram of the Siva Sannidhi Temple. Traditionally during this Festival, the Gods are gorgeously decorated and with great ceremony taken upon Mahapradakshina i.e. round the sacred Mahila Maram (trees) within the Third Prakaram—ten times every night for ten days = 100 times. The significance of the "Makila Maram" comes from the Tamil verb which means to enjoy and denotes joy and exultation. In addition the word makila is often pronounced makuta which means crown and refers to the coronation of Lord Shiva as the sovereign of the universe.

The third day of Vasantha Utsavam is designated as the day of the birth of Manmatha, also known as Kama the God of love. At 9 p.m. on the fifth and eighth days the Temple lights are switched off so that the procession is in the dark. After going around the sacred Mahila Maram ten times the lights are switched back on to great rejoicing.

During this sacred Festival the Jumbo Keswara Lingam, that is set in stone on the raised platform in the midst of the sacred trees is filled to capacity with water. Plants and flowers are placed to float inside the recess of the Lingam, appearing to make the Lingam levitate and blossom.

   

Kamdev and Rati interrupt Shiva's meditation

Kama, The God of Love

When Lord Siva saddened by the death of his wife Sati decided to renounce the world, the Devas became afraid for the fate of the universe. The Gods went to Brahma and said, "Our foes, the Asuras have once again become powerful. It has been foretold that only the son of Siva can lead us to victory. The Lord has lost his wife and has become a hermit, forsaking us all. We dare not approach him, but it is absolutely essential that he wed again, and beget a son who will be our savior. What should we do?"

Brahma replied that Sati had reincarnated as the daughter of the Himavan king of the mountains and that she had resolved to obtain Siva for a husband and for this purpose had been performing severe penance. To ensure a meeting between the two, the Gods arranged for Parvati to serve Siva while he was performing his austerities.

However Indra became impatient and sent for Kama, the God of love and said, "O Kama, only you can save the Devas. For our welfare, it is required that Siva marry Parvati. She is at present waiting on Siva, but the Lord has not even noticed her presence. Go immediately and make him fall in love with her."

Kama went to the desolate forest where Siva was deep in meditation. He was accompanied by spring, and in an instant the entire forest was transformed into a beautiful garden. The time was ripe and Kama fitted one of his flower-arrows into his bow of sugarcane and let the arrow fly, aiming at the heart of Lord Siva. The arrow struck its target and Siva opened his eyes. He instantly fell in love with Parvati. However, his anger rose when he realized that Kama had interfered. Siva then opened his third-eye, and gazed with blazing anger at Kama, the God of love. Such was the potent power of Siva's gaze that Kama was instantly reduced to ashes.

Seeing her husband's death, Rati fell at the feet of Siva and beseeched him to spare her husband. At last, moved by her desperate pleas, Siva relented and brought Kama back to life but declared that Kama would thereafter be formless.

From that day on, Manmatha has not had a physical form. Neither Gods nor mortals can perceive him. He does his work unobserved, aided by his flower tipped arrows of love.

The death and resurrection of Kama represent the spiritual truth of how after the ego is destroyed, one is reborn as pure eternal Being. The fact that the flames from the third eye of Shiva burn Kama signifies that the third eye of Jnana (knowledge) in one’s heart  must be opened in order for the ego (ignorance) to be destroyed for no darkness can prevail when the light of knowledge shines.

Kama the God of Love

Kama the God of Love is also known as Manmatha, one of the mind-born son of Lord Brahma Dev. Some accounts say he was the mind-born son of Lord Vishnu. Rati was his consort.

Kama directing arrow at Lord Siva

Kamadeva is represented as a young, handsome winged man with green skin who wields a  bow and arrows with a parrot as his vehicle. His bow is made of sugarcane with a string of honeybees, and his arrows are decorated with five kinds of fragrant flowers.

The flowers on his arrows are: Aravinda (White Lotus), Ashoka, Cuta (Mango Flower), Navamalika (Jasmine) and Nilotpala (Blue Lotus). Also known as Unmada, Tapana, Shoshana, Stambhana and Sammohana.

Kamadeva has five arrows which are sometimes associated with five effects that desire has on one afflicted by it. Kamadeva's five arrows are said to be fascination, disturbance, burning, desiccation and destruction.

White Lotus

Ashoka Flower

Mango Flower

Jasmine Flower

Blue Lotus

The Plastic Cow

 

The Karuna Society for Animals and Nature has been established in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, South India since 2000. The Karuna Society (Karuna = compassion) works for animal welfare and the environment by providing free medical care and shelter for sick, injured, abandoned and abused animals. Since 2002 Karuna has rescued more than 700 cows, buffaloes, donkeys and horses.

 

Around a decade ago, 35 cows suddenly came into Karuna Society's care—when one cow died unexpectedly, a post-mortem examination revealed a huge amount of plastic and other garbage in its stomach. Further surgeries on the remaining animals found that all had plastic in their abdomens. Since then Karuna Society has performed rumenotomies on around 60 cows.

 

An estimated five million cows roam India's cities, with many gorging on the vast amounts of plastic litter on the streets. There is no official, nationwide data on how many cows die every year from ingesting plastic. But in 2017, a Times of India report cited veterinary officials and animal welfare groups estimate, that around 1,000 cows die annually just in the city of Lucknow from eating plastic.

 

A case In Faridabad, North India highlights the country's twin problems of pollution and stray cattle. A cow was rescued after a road accident by the People For Animals Trust Faridabad. A vet soon noticed the pregnant bovine was struggling. In a four-hour operation, vets found nails, plastic, marbles and other garbage in its stomach. Vets at that organisation attempted to induce labour of the pregnant cow but were unable to save her calf—three days later the mother cow also died.

 

The Karuna Society have produced a documentary entitled The Plastic Cow about animal rights, which looks at the impact of man's dependence on plastic and how it is used and carelessly discarded each day. Not only is this plastic an environmental threat, it also ends up in the stomach of discarded cows; who have to fend for themselves by foraging for food from community garbage dumps and the streets.

Much excellent animal welfare work is being undertaken by such organisations as the Karuna Society at Puttaparthi but please understand the phenomenon of the Plastic Cow is serious and widespread throughout India and most certainly includes Tiruvannamalai and Tamil Nadu.

Is Lingam A Tesla Coil: Theory of Arunachaleswarar Temple

 

Below is a fascinating video made by Praveen Mohan explaining his theory that the Siva Lingam at Arunachaleswarar Temple is an ancient energy device similar to the more contemporary Tesla Coil.

After the video, I have included a transcription (available at his Blog). I have added a third paragraph in red with information about a thara parthiram (special kind of vessel) being placed over the Lingam during a specific season.

"Hey guys, today I am going to show you a mysterious phenomenon that is happening in the Arunachalesvara temple in the town of Tiruvannamalai. This temple is very old, at least 1300 years old, The unusual thing about this temple is that there is a lingam in the main chamber, and it emits an enormous amount of heat. Nobody has been able to explain this until now. Like all Hindu temples, the main idol is situated in the central chamber inside this temple, but this lingam somehow radiates a lot of heat. As we approach the main chamber where the lingam is contained, you can feel the temperature rising. Notice how the entire stone walls have turned completely black because of constant radiation. You can see multiple fans placed all around, trying to cool the place down, but the place remains much hotter than the outside, all the time. It is extremely hot even during winter time inside the main chamber.

 

When I visited this temple, Initially, I thought no one felt the rise in temperature except me, but when I researched this, it has already been published in multiple newspapers and several websites. Many have wondered why this is happening. The priests in the temple also confirm this, and told me that the lingam itself is very hot, it feels like touching a warm cup of coffee. So they actually use a simple cooling device from time to time, this cooling system is a vessel is placed on top of the lingam, which slowly drips cold water to cool the lingam down."

 

Note:  For information go to my post at:

https://arunachalamystic.blogspot.com/2018/05/2018-kathiri-veyil-at-siva-temples.html

The posting explains the reason why a water vessel (i.e. thara parthiram) is placed over the Lingam at Shiva Temples during Kathiri Veyil, which is the period when the Sun (i.e. Surya) passes through the star Krittika. 

 

"But why is this happening? A stone is capable of giving out heat energy for many centuries without any power source? This is impossible, there should be some explanation for this phenomenon. I mean how is this possible? Locals and priests explain that this radiation is happening because it is a special type of lingam called the Agni Lingam. Now, what is an Agni Lingam? Agni Lingam is a stack of energy, a column of fire emitting heat and light. This unique type of energy is said to be created in the underground portion of the lingam. What we see here, is just the top of the structure, there is a large cylindrical column which proceeds underground, which is what creates the enormous amount of heat. Since the heat produced by the lingam is very real, is it possible that such a lingam, a cylindrical power source actually exists underground? If this is true, is it possible that the ancient builders also carved the entire Agni Lingam in this temple?

 

Here, we can see a man praying to this large cylindrical structure. But it does not look like a traditional lingam, it has many turns, many coils on the cylinder, as though it is wound with wires, and look at the top, there are thunderbolts coming out in all directions. This is incredible, because this matches 100% with a modern day Tesla coil. Now, what is a Tesla Coil? It is a Wireless Power Transfer device, it does not need wires, but can radiate enormous amount of energy, simply through the air. Nikola Tesla, an extraordinary inventor created this in 1891 in an attempt to deliver free energy to the world.

 

I mean look at the tesla coil. I mean look at the Tesla coil I am holding. It is a cylinder wound with wires connected to a battery and we see can see electric arcs which look like thunderbolts coming out from the top. This is exactly what we see in the carving. Is the Agni Lingam, an ancient Tesla Coil? How else can you explain this 1300 year old carving, with coils wound around the cylinder, and thunderbolts coming out from the top? Tesla coils also create a lot of heat, you can feel the heat rising as you move your hand closer to it. In fact, it will burn your skin if you touch it. This is the exact same feeling you get, as we walk closer to the lingam. As we move towards the lingam, we can literally feel the heat rising. Today, we have created large Tesla coils for experimental purposes. But did ancient builders also set up a similar device underground? If so, for what purpose? I mean ,what could have been the reason to put a large Agni Lingam inside a temple?

 

The answer lies in how we use Tesla coils. Today, Doctors are using Tesla Coils primarily for enhancing the overall well-being of patients. This procedure, known as electrotherapy not only completely relaxes the body, but also calms the mind into a deep, meditative state. Was the ancient Tesla Coil, the Agni Lingam installed here to heal the body and mind of the visitors? People from around the world come here to practice deep meditation in this temple. You will experience an unusual calmness in your mind and your body, when you are in this temple, this is why this area is called the spiritual capital of the world. Some of the world’s greatest saints attained enlightenment in this temple. Are all these things mere coincidences, or is it all because of the therapeutic effect, the effect of radiation coming out of the lingam?

 

Did ancient people worship this lingam to gain physical and mental strength? But if this is the case, then what is the need to construct such a large temple complex around this lingam? This temple is one of the largest temples of Lord Shiva, covering about 25 acres. The entire design and layout of this temple is mindboggling, the most important feature is the towers. Near the outer walls, Four large temple towers are set up precisely facing the 4 cardinal direction points.

 

If the Agni Lingam is a Tesla Coil transmitting energy, then is what is the need to construct all these gigantic towers? Perhaps the answer lies in the carving itself. If we count the number of turns on the Agni Lingam, it has 13 turns. Initially, I thought this was a mere coincidence but let us count the number of the metal domes, these are called Kalashas, placed on top of the main tower. There are exactly 13 domes placed on the top of the tower. This is not a coincidence. Not only that, the tower also has 13 levels, these rectangular holes are actually doorways to the levels, there are stairs inside the tower to access every level. If you we count the doorways, including the one hidden by this signboard, there are 13 doorways and 13 levels. So, this is definitely not a coincidence. If you look at the tower from the top angle, it looks like a next generation machine. What is the actual purpose of this gigantic tower? Even after 1300 years, it is still one of the tallest towers of India. Did you know Nikola Tesla built a gigantic tower, called the Wardenclyffe tower, in order to give free energy to the world? Tesla planned on wireless transmission of energy to the whole world, but this entire facility was destroyed by greedy businessmen. Was this temple also built as a centre for wireless transmission of energy?

 

See, if you go to a very high altitude, the entire temple complex looks similar to a modern day power company, I mean look at the lay out. There are 4 large towers perfectly aligned to the 4 direction points. There are smaller towers inside as well. There are water sources which act as a cooling system, you can see two large tanks always full of water. There are many separate buildings inside the complex, there are even emergency exits, just like modern facilities. But perhaps the real secret, the actual power source itself can be found if we can access the underground, but locked chambers."

 

[By Praveen Mohan]