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Fourth volume on Srirangam temple released

Photo: R.M. Rajarathinam

HOLY HISTORY: Sri Ranga Narayana Jeer handing over the first copy of the fourth volume of ’Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple Kovilozhugu’ to M. Kavitha, Joint Commissioner, in Tiruchi on Friday. —

TIRUCHI: The fourth volume of the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple ‘kovilozhugu,’ a chronicle of the temple detailing its religious importance, historical development and growth and established rituals, was released here on Friday.

The book, authored by Srivaishnavasri A. Krishnamachariar, has been divided into four parts. These include ‘Sri Ranga Mahathmiyam’ which describes the relevance of the temple as codified in the epics and ‘Adhi Brahmothsavam and Pranayakalaham’ which describes the details about the Panguni Brahmothsavam being celebrated at the temple.

‘Azhwargalin Tiruvaranga Anubhavam’ which forms the third part, presents the interpretation of 247 Pasurams sung by 11 Azhwars in praise of the Lord Ranganathar. The fourth part deals with the inscriptions found in the temple.

Releasing the books, Srirangam’s Sri Ranga Narayana Jeer commended the efforts taken by Mr. Krishnamachariar in codifying the books to suit the needs of different readers. He appreciated the precise description of many rituals established in the hoary past at the temple. For instance, a ritual has been introduced to honour Sri Koora Narayana Jeer in recognition of his services for ensuring safe custody of the idols of Sri Namperumal during an emergency.

Joint Commissioner and Executive Officer of the temple M. Kavitha, who received the first copy of the books, said the earlier three volumes penned by the author was a source of reliable information not only for devotees but also for officials attached to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments.

Noted scholar Sri Velukudi Krishnan said that the books were a mirror of the ancient system of worship codified for Srirangam temple centuries ago. Braving the invasions and other historical events, a majority of the rituals were being followed even now.

However, referring to a few important rituals which had become extinct as pointed out in the book, he suggested constitution of a committee comprising scholars and officials for the revival of the same.

Kabisthalam Srinivasachariar, R. V. Swamy, Krishna Iyengar and Vaithamanithi from Azhwar Tirunagiri were among those who spoke.

They said that the books were a gift to Tamil-lovers too. Its translation into English would go a long way in spreading the ancient glory of the temple to different parts of the globe.

In his acceptance address, Mr. Krishnamachariar said that the inscriptions at the temple traced various historical facts.

He has planned to bring out a book on the details of different mandapams at Srirangam temple.

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