Sunday, June 21, 2009

some more Natarajar in south temples


In Thirukadamboor is one of the famous siva temple here built by KULOTHUNGAN I. in(1075-1120) This is the first temple built in the shape of Rath.With inspiration of this temple the King Ganga built the famous Sun temple in Konark in 13th century. Here a Lord Natarajan is dancing on Nandhi. This was given to Kulothunga by his Guru from Bengal.

In Utharkoosamangai Nataraja of made by Precious Maragatham (jade) stone.On Thiruvadrai you can see him at the Abishekam time (early morning).Other days it is covered by sandal wood paste.

In Konearirajapuram (Thirunallam) very beautiful and the biggest Natarajan nearly *feet height is here. The temple was built by Chenbiyanmaa devi in the memory of her husband King Kandaraadithyan who wrote "thiruvisaipaa".Later period Pandian king placed the natarajaa is Swayambu moorthy.

Konerirajapuram - Worlds Largest Bronze Nataraja (1)

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Picture of Konerirajapuram Nataraja Idol from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsam/3042704667/in/set-72157618361534059/.
(All rights to the original owner of this picture with my gratitude.)

Thirunsuziyal here Nataraja in the form herbals Like navabhashanam.
In Thirunelvelli Nellaiyappar temple Natarajar made in sandalwood this is Thamira ambalam.(copper).

In Madavarvallagam Siva temple built by Tirumalai nayakar has big( 6feet height) Nataraja made in single stone is famous.

Tiruvasal near Selam Siva temple built by pandiyas .Natarajar has Kereedam(crown)instate of "jadaamudi" and his feet on serpant instate of "Muyalagan."

3 comments:

  1. nice post. beautiful bronze nataraja. what grace he exculdes

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  2. You have used my photo of Konerirajapuram Big Nataraja here from my Flickr set
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsam/sets/72157618361534059/

    Anyway, it is okay as you are trying to spread information about our ancient heritage.

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  3. Fortunate to visit this temple and have darshan of the Lord.Surely one of the most amazing idols ever seen in the world.
    Chandrasekaran.B.
    Virugambakkam,chennai.

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