|
It may not be exaggeration to say
that atleast five out of ten in Tamil Nadu, particularly feel highly honoured in bearing his
name in a wide variety of its ramifications, like Gnanapanditha, Guhane Saravanan,
Alagar, Kadirvel, Kumaran, Velan, Vadivelan, Dandayadapani, Subramanya, Skanda, Karthikeya,
Shanmuga, Muruga, Palani, Arumuoa, Sivakumara etc. He is indescribably glorified
to the extent, that there is no village or town without his temple; no street without
his icon fixed in some corner or the other; no house without his protrait; no auspicious occasion begins
without mentioning his name; no public institution that does not declare a holiday on any one of the
days dear to him like Krithikai, Kandasasti etc. no Kalakshepam that does not make a reference to
his exploits overtly: or covertly and no venture or business becomes complete without mentioning his
name at one stage or together.
Thus grown in fame and sanctity, he
adorned and has been adorning literature in every genre that no singer or saint, writer or reporter
ever earns a living or fame; if he does not claim his adoration to that Muruga; for it is this deity that is
deemed Gnanapanditha; the custodian of Tamil Culture; the indomitable warlord; the enchanting
prince charming that enkindles devotion and assures abhaya to everyone, regardless of
caste, religion, creed, region etc., it is this Muruga that established his sway
over people to the astonishment of his own father and proved more popular than that great Lord, known
for infinite compassion; it is to this Lord Parvathi, Lakshmi, Agni and Surya worshipped at this abode; it
is this temple that has a winch service enabling the aged and infirm to reach his feet;
it is this deity considered as the infant aspect of Lord Siva; and it is this abode - Palani deemed the best
among his arupadiveedus six favorite abodes, in terms of the number of visiting devotees, hundi
collections, performance of a wide range of Prayer Services etc.
|
