பனையூர் Kumbhabishekam

Om Nama Sivaya
Sri Gurubyo Namaha

The Kumbhabishekam of the Kokilaambaal sametha Thirukkaleshwarar shrine took place on April 23, 2008, Thruthiyai – Anusham day, with the yagasala functions commencing on 21st April. The ashtabandana Maha Kumbhabishekam was conducted by sivacharyars and was well attended by the local village folk. It was most appropriate that the function took place on anusham day, the Janma-nakshatram of Kanchi maha periyava who time and again stressed that old temples need to be renovated and maintained on priority over construction of new temples.

The consecration was performed by Sivacharyars Sri Visvanatha Gurukkal of Mambakkam and Sri Sabarathna Gurukkal of Vilambakkam. The consecration took place in the presence of West Mambalam Murugasramam Sri Sankarananda Swamigal, Madipakkam Sri Seethala Swamigal, Ratnagiri Sri Balamuruganadimai Swamigal, Kalavai Sri Satchidananda Swamigal, Allikulam Sri Om Sakthi ammal Swamigal. The mandalapuja will take place for 45 days till June 8th 2008.

It has been a stupendous effort renovating the 700 year old temple.
Before renovation,











During renovation,

Sri Kokilaambaal sametha Thirukkaleshwarar Kovil now!

All this has been possible due to support from village folk and fellow asthikas.Now that a major milestone has been achieved, it is vital to organize the mandalapuja festivities. One day of the puja costs can be met by Rs.500 donation till June 8,2008 (i.e during the mandala puja period). The next efforts are to be taken up in sustaining the regular worship in the shrine in the tranquil conditions. Similarly, there are also some other developmental works to be carried out like, building a compound wall. All these require sustained support from asthikas in form of prayer, labour or money which is earnestly requested.

Sivaya Namaha

S. Lakshminarayanan