Temples of Munnur (Historical Study)
by R. Muthuraman | 2016 | 67,784 words
This essay represents a historical study of the Temples in and around Munnur, situated in the Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka (India). Munnur is regarded as an important religious city for the followers of both Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The ancient history of Munnur traces to the reign of the Chola, from whom the city derives it's ...
Arthajamam or Arthajama puja
Although arthajama puja is said to be a mid-night puja, it is held at present between 8.00 p.m and 9.30 p.m.[1] During this puja, abhisheka is performed to Adavalleswarar. Plain rice is offered as neivedya. After diparadhana and neivedya to Adavalleswarar and Amman. Lastly diparadhana is performed to Natarajar, Vinayaga, Subramanya, Chandesvarar and Bhairavar of the Adavalleswarar temple with neivedya.
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