Vedapuri Sri Dakshinamurthi Temple – Theni

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Vedapuri Sri Dakshinamurthi Temple – Theni

Vedapuri,

Theni district, Tamilnadu- 625531.

Moolavar

Sri Prajna Dakshinamurthi

Introduction

• Located in Vedapuri village, Theni District, Tamil Nadu.
• Unique feature: The presiding deity, Lord Dakshinamurthi, is 9 feet tall and faces south.

Puranic Significance

1. Architectural Highlights:
   • The Maha Mandapam measures 108 feet in length and 54 feet in width, allowing devotees to worship the deity and Vimana from any point.
   • The Vimana has five Kalasas, symbolizing the sacred five-letter mantra, “Na Ma Shi Va Ya“.
2. Special Features:
   • The foundation contains Moola Mantras, laid as per traditional norms.
   • Restrictions include:
     • Coconut breaking only during puja times.
     • Kadalai Malai (peanut garland) to be offered only in packets, not used for adorning the deity.
     • Only Vilwa garlands are allowed.
     • No camphor aarati is performed.
3. Wisdom Deity:
   • Known as Gnanamurthi Dakshinamurthi, the deity is revered as the God of Wisdom and Knowledge.

Devotee Beliefs and Practices

• Prayers for Blessings:
  • Devotees pray for wisdom, education, marriage, and childbirth.
• Offerings:
  • Abhishekam is performed with the offering of vastras (clothes).

Festivals and Rituals

• Five-time Daily Puja System:
  • Vishwarupa Darshan: 5:00 AM.
  • Abhishekam to Dakshinamurthi: Morning.
  • Kalasandhi Puja: 8:30 AM.
  • Kaleeswara Puja: 11:00 AM.
  • Uchikala Puja: 11:30 AM.
  • Temple remains closed from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
  • Reopens with:
    • Kaleeswara Puja: 6:00 PM.
    • Maha Deeparadhana: 6:30 PM.
    • Arthajama Puja: 8:00 PM.
    • Tirukappu (Closing Ritual): 8:30 PM.
• Special Thursday Pujas:
  • Includes 16 Upacharas during Sayaraksha Puja with Sahasranama chanting.
• Pradosha Days:
  • Special pujas and abhishekams for Lord Shiva and Nandhi from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Century/Period

1000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Vedapuri

Nearest Railway Station

Theni

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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