The six most sacred abodes of Hindu god Lord Murugan known as ?????? ????

(Aarupa
dai veedu) in Tamil literature, are situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in south
India.[1] The god is also known as Karthikeya, Skanda, Vadivela and Guha.[2] Th
e six most sacred abodes of Lord Muruga were mentioned in the Tamil literature T
hirumurugatrupadai, written by Nakeerar,[3] and in Thirupugal, written by Arunag
irinathar.[4] In Hinduism the gods Shiva, Shakthi, Vishnu, Ganesh, Muruga, Surya
are the six main gods and the supreme gods for the six sub-religions of Hinduis
m.[5] According to Kaumaram Lord Skanda is the supreme god, as told in Skandapur
anam. The six abodes are Tirupparamkunram, Thiruchendur, Thiruavinangkudi - Pala
ni, Swamimalai , Thiruthani, Pazhamudircholai. The six abodes of Lord Muruga has
separate sthalapuranam.
The Arupadaiveedu (six abodes) are the most important shrines for the devotees o
f Muruga in Tamil Nadu, India.
1. Tirupparamkunram
Located on the outskirts of Madurai on a hillock
As per the legends, Skanda married Indra's daughter Devasena (also called Devaya
ni) here
Sage Nakkeerar worshipped Muruga in this shrine
2. Tiruchendur
Located on the sea-shore, near Tuticorin[6]
Remains of Gandhamadana Parvatam or Santhanamalai (Sandal Mountain)[7]
As per the legends, Muruga worshiped Shiva and waged a battle against demon Soor
apadman here[8]
A well called "Naazhi kinaru" situated nearer to sea has pure water.
3. Swamimalai
Located at 5 km from Kumbakonam, the temple is built on an artificial hill. In T
amil language, such an artificial hill is called "Kattu Malai" the banks of a tr
ibutary of river Cauvery.
In Swamimalai, Muruga is known as "Balamurugan" and "Swaminatha Swami.
Another name for this place is "Thiruveragam"
4. Thiruavinangudi (Palani)
The Palani temple is considered to be the foremost among Murugan temples of Tami
l Nadu.
Muruga is known as Lord Gnanadandayudhapani.
Located at 56 KM from Dindigul.
5. Thiruthani
Located near Chennai
As per the legends, Lord Muruga remained calm and peaceful here after waging the
war with Asuras and married Valli here
6. Pazhamudircholai
Located on the outskirts of Madurai on a hillock
On the top of the hill, there is a holy stream called "Nupura Gangai".
In Tamil literature five types of lands are seen. They are Kurinji (mountainous
region), Mullai (forest region), Marutham (agricultural region), Neithal (coasta
l region) and Palai (desert region).[9] Separate gods for these land types are c
learly told in Sangam literature. According to the literature Lord Muruga is the
god of mountainous region,[10] Lord Vishnu is the god of forest region, Lord In
dra was the god of agricultural land, Lord Varuna is the god of coastal region a
nd Lord Kali is the god of desert region.
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Why Do Hindus Break Coconut?
The Hindus believe that the coconut is the purest form of offering that one can
render unto God. The fruit is unique in many respects.
The sweet, nectar-like water that it holds is pure and untouched by the human ha
nd. The tree draws from its very base to its highest level. The coarsely knit ou
ter fibers of the coconut represent the jealousy, greed, lust, selfishness and o
ther vices of man, which must be broken up and removed if one is to penetrate an
d reach the white inner purity and thereafter taste the sweet untouched nectar o
f spiritual purity and bliss.
No other fruit has the three distinct eyes of the coconut. These symbolise the T
rinity of Evolution - Creation, Preservation and Dissolution. The eyes also repr
esent the three eyes of man - the two physical eyes plus the third or 'inner eye
' can penetrate the false, outer facade and reach the ultimate truth. It alone d
istinguishes right from wrong.
The composition of the coconut is characteristic of the three elements of man. T
he hard, outer shell, with its coarse fibers, represents the physical compositio
n. The inner white fruit represents man's psychological element, and the untouch
ed water signifies his spiritual composition. Having been offered to God by way
of prayer, the coconut is then eaten by Hindus as blessed food or prasadh in the
belief that it has now received divine vibrations from God and will therefore g
ive us good health and prosperity.
"The lancelike vel wielded by Lord Karttikeya, or Skanda, embodies discriminatio
n and spiritual insight. Its blade is wide, long and keen, just as our knowledge
must be broad, deep and penetrating.
The shakti power of the vel, the eminent, intricate power of righteousness over
wrongdoing, conquers confusion within the realms below. The holy vel, that when
thrown always hits its mark and of itself returns to Karttikeya's mighty hand, r
ewards us when righteousness prevails and becomes the kundalini serpent's unleas
hed power thwarting our every effort with punishing remorse when we transgress d
harma's law. Thus, the holy vel is our release from ignorance into knowledge, ou
r release from vanity into modesty, our release from sinfulness into purity thro
ugh tapas. When we perform penance and beseech His blessing, this merciful God h
urls His vel into the astral plane, piercing discordant sounds, colors and shape
s, removing the mind's darkness. He is the King of kings, the power in their sce
pters. Standing behind the temporal majesty, He advises and authorizes. His vel
empowering the ruler, justice prevails, wisdom enriches the minds of citizens, r
ain is abundant, crops flourish and plenty fills the larders."
The Holy Vel - Spear of Murugan
The Vel of Murugan, which is identical with Him, is a mystic divine weapon with
which He destroyed the Asuras. The Vel, which is Wisdom-Absolute, also annihilat
es the inner Asuras or Enemies of Avidya, Karma and liberates the Jiva (Soul) fr
om transmigration.
The Vel is a mysterious divine power and is referred to by Saint Arunagiri as th
e Mantra Vel in one of his Thiruppugazh (Songs of praise of God or the Glorious
One).
It is not surprising therefore that the emblem of this divinity, Vel, is the obj
ect of worship in some of the shrines of Murugan.
Devotees carrying kavadis also use Vel. The very word vel has the mystic powers
of invoking the grace of Murugan and therefore devotees chant "Vel, Vel", "Veera
Vel", "Gnana Vel", "Shakthi Vel".
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The symbol of a peacock and a snake represents a spiritually illumined person.
In reality if a snake and peacock are together the peacock will kill the snake.
Spiritually the peacock is within you..When a person meditates on manonmanee als
o called as Blue pearl.He will be able to bring down the divine energy which wil
l "pick on " the kundalini energy until the later is awakened, subdued and broug
ht to the crown.The cobra( kundalini energy) has been conquered by the Peacock(
the blue Pearl)