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Chithra Madhavan

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Description:ForewordI am delighted to write a foreword to this carefully researched and pictorially vivid book on Srirangam, the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines or Swayam Vyatka Kshetras of Lord Vishnu and the first and the most important of the io8 main Vishnu temples or Divyadesams. The temple, which is situated on an islet formed by two rivers, the Cauvery and the Celeron, spanning 156 acres with 21 magnificent towers and 7 enclosures or prakaras with enormous rampart walls that surround the sanctum sanctorum, is an architectural marvel that defies easy definition. To me, the temple of Sri Ranganatha Swamy at Srirangam has always been a powerfully energized and spiritually regenerative space that bears testimony to both the spiritual moorings and architectural prowess of great kingdoms in Southern India and to civilization roots that traverse thousands of years. I have had the great privilege, as a dasa of the Lord, to serve this temple for several years and I warmly welcome this publication that aims to capture and share its magnificence.Compiled by historian Dr Chithra Madhavan, the book traces the origin and history of this great shrine, its architectural splendour and wealth of mural, sculptural and inscriptional detail, spread across its vast expanse. There are brief but engrossing sections on the twelve Azhvars, including Andal and their mystic relationship to Srirangam. Of particular interest is the section on Sri Ramanujacharya, the great preceptor who is revered for his dedicated service, learned treatises and far-reaching reforms. The main image in the Udaiyavar sanctum in Srirangam is called Thanana Thirumani which is a very special one, held in great reverence by Srivaishnavas.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Srirangam - Heaven on Earth. To get started finding Srirangam - Heaven on Earth, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: ForewordI am delighted to write a foreword to this carefully researched and pictorially vivid book on Srirangam, the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines or Swayam Vyatka Kshetras of Lord Vishnu and the first and the most important of the io8 main Vishnu temples or Divyadesams. The temple, which is situated on an islet formed by two rivers, the Cauvery and the Celeron, spanning 156 acres with 21 magnificent towers and 7 enclosures or prakaras with enormous rampart walls that surround the sanctum sanctorum, is an architectural marvel that defies easy definition. To me, the temple of Sri Ranganatha Swamy at Srirangam has always been a powerfully energized and spiritually regenerative space that bears testimony to both the spiritual moorings and architectural prowess of great kingdoms in Southern India and to civilization roots that traverse thousands of years. I have had the great privilege, as a dasa of the Lord, to serve this temple for several years and I warmly welcome this publication that aims to capture and share its magnificence.Compiled by historian Dr Chithra Madhavan, the book traces the origin and history of this great shrine, its architectural splendour and wealth of mural, sculptural and inscriptional detail, spread across its vast expanse. There are brief but engrossing sections on the twelve Azhvars, including Andal and their mystic relationship to Srirangam. Of particular interest is the section on Sri Ramanujacharya, the great preceptor who is revered for his dedicated service, learned treatises and far-reaching reforms. The main image in the Udaiyavar sanctum in Srirangam is called Thanana Thirumani which is a very special one, held in great reverence by Srivaishnavas.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Srirangam - Heaven on Earth. To get started finding Srirangam - Heaven on Earth, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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