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The central figure, the cow-headed yogini, Vrishabha, holds the baby Ganesha in her arms. [3] Vinayaki, a minor figure, is pot-bellied and carries an ankusha (elephant goad) like Ganesha. [8] In this configuration, Vrishabha may be considered as a mother of Ganesha and other goddesses, thus signifying a sibling relationship between Vinayaki and ...
The main idol, the 7th-century rock-cut Ganesha, without the gold plating. The primary sanctum is dedicated to Ganesha, referred to as the Vinayagar sannidhi (sanctum sanctorum). On the southern face of the rock is a 6-foot rock-cut bas-relief of Karpaga Vinayagar. This Ganesha faces the north direction.
There is an image of Herandar in the temple and the trunk of the elephant-headed god, Ganesha (Vinayagar) swirls towards the right. [2] The presence of Buddhist images from the Chola period in the temple show influence of Buddhist tradition in the region. [3] The temple is renowned for its shrine dedicated to Ganesha (Vinayagar, Vinayaka). [1]
Vaseem Khan [3] (born 1973) is a British writer, author of the Baby Ganesh Detective Agency novels [4] – a series of crime novels set in India–featuring retired Mumbai police Inspector Ashwin Chopra and his sidekick, a baby elephant named Ganesha.
During one Vinayagar chaturthi festival, the Vinayaka is decorated with Indian currency notes. [8] [9] Pujas are regularly in the temple. Special abishegas are also held.
There are other shrines for Padithurai Vinayagar and Agora Veerabadrar. [7] The three precincts are called Aswametha Pradakshina, Kodumudi and Pranava. The Vinayagar in the Southern side is called Anda Vinayagar and as per Hindu legend, the Vinayagar ruled the world and hence obtained the name.
It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vinayaka or Ganesha. The temple participates in activities such as feeding the poor and holds poojas frequently. The first Kumbabhishekam (consecration) of the temple after extension activity was held in April, 1979 before which the idol was being worshiped at a site opposite the present site of the temple ...
The temple is managed by the Salivahana Chettiyar Trust for more than a couple of centuries. The trust also manages the Sundara Vinayagar and Selva Vinayagar temples, both of which are located close to the Anjaneya temple. The idol in the temple, believed to be self-manifested, is said to be more than 600 years old. [1]