Temples in and around Madurantakam
by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words
This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...
Sivayogi or Pandari
Sivayogi or Pandari is Siva devotee dedicated for services in the temple like preparing flower garlands for the deities, and singing devotional hymns.[1] References about Siva Yogi or Pandari are available in Chola epigraphs. One epigraph mentioned to feeding of Siva Yogi.[2] A lithic record mentioned some provision made for the maintenance of a Pandari in the temple.[3]
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
S.I.I., Vol. XXIII.No.255
[2]:
A.R.E., 230 of 1911; A.R.E., 225 of 1911; S.I.I., Vol.III, No.204.
[3]:
A.R.E., 255 of 1907; S.I.I., Vol. XXIII, No.255.