Dear Ms.Mythri acharya,
Thank you for your feedback on the write up on bindinganavile. Unfortunately ,
your mail was delivered to the junk mail folder in my hotmail account as a
result of which it got deleted before i replied you. hence, i am trying to
contact you through these forums. i hope the moderators of the groups will
pardon this. if you can write back, i will appreciate it!
padmashri
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From: Padmashri
To: Sangeetha Santhanagopal
Cc: parakalamatham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; Ramanujamission@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ;
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Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: [SriRangaSri] Re: Vainadevar
This is a shrine that is extremely popular with hebbar iyengars, a subsect of
srivaishnavas who trace their roots to places in and around hassan.
Bindiganavile (near Hassan) Sri Keshava Perumal Koil:
The shrine at Bindignavile is an ancient one dating back to centuries.This
place is refered to as Mayurapuri in the puranas. Brahma and his consort
Saraswathi frequently sought to worship the Lord Keshava at this place.
According to the legends, Sri Ramanujacharya had visited the shrine and offered
worship for three days.
The presiding Deities are Sri Channa Keshava Perumal who resides along with
Sri Sowmyanaayaki Thaayaar and are bestowing their blessings on all the
devotees,. Sri Vainatheya (Garuda, Periya Thiruvadi) resides in the adjoining
sannidhi. There is an idol of acharya ramanuja in the temple precincts.
It is situated on the Bangalore-Mangalore Highway (pass yediyur and at bellur
cross, make a left to go towards nagamangala from where you would take the road
to shravanabelagola and bindinganavile). It is at a distance of 86 miles(145
kms) from Bangalore. It is also close to the popular tourist place of
shravanabelagola where the monolith of gomateshwara stands towering at 56 ft..
There are no lodging facilities for visitors in the village which boasts of
bare public necessities like water, electricity,paved roads, schools and bus
stand. You can contact Mr.Seshadri of sri vainatheya bhaktha mandali for
lodging/boarding arrangements while in bindinganavile.
The temple architecture is typical dravidian and it follows Pancharathra
Agama discipline for worshpping the lord.. The brahma rathotsavam is held on
maagha (kannada month) shukla chaturdashi of every year and is a strog crowd
puller. the events are spread over 10 days and the whole village comes alive
during this time,wearing a festive look. Many buses and private van owners
operate special schedules to bindinganavile at this time of the year and it is
easy to get there. It is said that the chariot with keshava perumal is pulled
only after the sighting of vainatheya hovering around in the skies. A
sumptuous and tasty lunch is served to all the devotees.
The temple has been served by "mari" pronounced(murry) bhattar, the priest
for the last several decades.
Bindignavile Sri Vainatheya Bhaktha Mandali has been has been organizing
daily aradhanas, important festivals and annual Brahma rathothsava at the
Bindignavile Shrine. It efficiently manages the crowds during rathotsavam.
The inner sanctum of the temple has undergone a substantial face lift over
the last decade with granite flooring, better illumination and security
features to the main sannidhis et al. the outer prakaram has received
improvements too ,with roofing to provide welcome shelter from the searing
blaze of the sun ,to the devotees during rathotsavam. the flooring on the outer
prakaram too, is done well which is the site for the thadiyaaradhanai during
the rathotsavam. all this has been possible largely due to the generous
donations of vainatheya devotees in the United States and the prudent
management of funds by the vainatheya bhaktha mandali. Construction of a
beautiful rajagopuram has been one of the stellar achievements of the trust.
The 45th jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt, Sri Azhagiya Singar, visited Bindignavile
in 1993 and was higly appreciative of the shrine and the service rendered by
all the devotees,
As if to stand testimony to the powers of periya thiruvadi, almost all
households in bindinganavile can boast of a "garudachar" in the family.Some of
the popular Garudachars in the community have been B.K.Garudachar(contractor),
B.N Garudachar( ex DGP,Karnataka), Other stalwarts from bindinganavile include
B.S.Ranga( movie director), India's atomic energy expert Raja Ramanna is said
to have his origins in Bindinganavile as well.
Lord Vainatheya continues to bless his devotees far and near. If you happen
to be close to Bindinganavile at this time, do take the time and effort to
participate in the rathotsavam( "ther") on the 5th of february 2004 and receive
his blessings.
Dr.Padmashri
----- Original Message -----
From: Sangeetha Santhanagopal
To: srihi ; Padmashri
Cc: parakalamatham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; Ramanujamission@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ;
srirangasri@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; oppiliappan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 9:31 PM
Subject: Re: [SriRangaSri] Re: Vainadevar
Dear Madam,
Thanks for your reply. I will be glad if you could tell me more about this
temple.
Thanks and Regards
Sangeetha
----- Original Message -----
From: Padmashri <pshri@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: srihi <srihi@xxxxxxxx>; Sangeetha Santhanagopal <sangs5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <parakalamatham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <Ramanujamission@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
<srirangasri@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <oppiliappan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 4:24 AM
Subject: Re: [SriRangaSri] Re: Vainadevar
> The famous temple for Sri Vainatheyar in "Hassan dist" in Karnataka, India
is in a village called Bindinganavile in Nagamangala Taluk (Mandya dist not
Hassan)..This temple is about 145 kms from Bangalore and is accessed by
buses for those seeking public transportation. As a matter of fact, the
popular rathotsavam for Sri Chennakeshava Perumal in ths temple is going to
be held on 5th of february 2004.Hope it helps.
> Dr. Padmashri.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sangeetha Santhanagopal
> To: srihi
> Cc: parakalamatham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; Ramanujamission@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ;
srirangasri@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; oppiliappan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 5:03 AM
> Subject: [SriRangaSri] Re: Vainadevar
>
>
> Dea Sir,
>
> Thanks for your reply. I would like to know more about Garuda Alwar and
whether there are any special temples for this Alwar. I am told that there
is a special temple for this Alwar in Hassan District.
>
> I will be glad to receive more information on Garuda Alwar.
>
> Thanks and Regards
> Sangeetha
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: srihi
> To: Sangeetha Santhanagopal
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 10:31 PM
> Subject: Re: Vainadevar
>
>
> Dear Madam,
>
> Vainadevar is none other than our Garuda Alwar.Do you know the story
of Garuda Alwar etc.
>
> If you need any other clarification kindly feel free to contact.
>
> Best wishes
> Lakshminarasimhan Sridhar.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sangeetha Santhanagopal
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> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:27 PM
> Subject: Vainadevar
>
>
> Greetings all,
>
> I would like to know about Vainadevar and who is this deity.
>
> Thanks
> Sangeetha
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