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Why visit Temples ?Well, here is a scientific explanation...

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Post time 18-11-2011 01:38 AM | Show all posts |Read mode

There are hundreds of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them are considered to be in the Vedic way.


Generally, the temples are located in a place where earth's magnetic waves pass through. In simple terms, these temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic wave distribution of north/ south pole thrust.

Because of its location, where high magnetic values are available, the Main Idol is placed in the center, and also because they place a copper plate written with some Vedic scripts, which is buried, beneath the Main Idol's placement known as "Garbhagriha" or Moolasthan, the copper absorbs the earths magnetic waves and radiates to the surroundings. Thus a person who regularly visits a temple and makes clockwise pradakshina of the Main Idol's placement, automatically receives the beamed magnetic waves which get absorbed by his body. This is very slow and a regular visit will make him absorb more energy, known as positive energy. In addition, the Sanctum Sanctorum is completely enclosed on three sides. The effect of all energies is very high in here. The lamp that is lit radiates the heat and light energy.

The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers gives sound energy. The fragrance from the flowers, the burning of camphor give out chemical energy. The effect of all these energies is activated by the positive energy that comes out of the idol. This is in addition to the north/south pole magnetic energy that is absorbed by the copper plate and utensils that are kept in the Moolasthan.

The water used for the Pooja is mixed with Cardamom, Benzoine, Holy Basil (Tulsi), Clove, etc is the "Theertham". This water becomes more energized because it receieves the positive-ness of all these energies combined. When persons go to the temple for Deepaaraadhana, and when the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons who are there. The water that is sprinkled onto the people passes on the energy to all. That is the reason why, men are not allowed to wear shirts to the temple and ladies have to wear more ornaments because it is through these jewels (metal) that positive energy is absorbed in ladies. It is proved that Theertham is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energized.

In addition, temples offer holy water (about three spoons). This water is mainly a source of magneto therapy as they place the copper water vessel at the Garbhagriha. It also contains cardamom, clove, saffron, etc to add taste and Tulsi (holy Basil) leaves are put into the water to increase its medicinal value! The clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & Tulsi leave essence protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and benzoine known as Pachha Karpuram, acts as a mouth refreshing agents. This way, one's health too is protected, by regularlyvisiting Temples !

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Post time 18-11-2011 02:44 PM | Show all posts
very interesting facts. is there any special and specific prescriptions on how to make the theertham? i had also watched kali amman movies and i find that it's also good to use neem leaves as medicinal element in many things

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 Author| Post time 23-11-2011 08:14 PM | Show all posts

Perumal Theertham and Kalkandu Pongal

Lakshmi: The mere utterance of the words “Perumal Theertham” conjures up memories of my Thatha (grandfather) performing the Aradhanai (puja) daily. Each summer holiday as a child I would wake up to a morning filled with the wetness of Madi Thuni (clothes) hanging in the backyard, the smell of freshly ground spices, the waft of sandalwood and the fast rhythmic chanting of my Thatha.

While Paatti and Kollu Paatti were busy cooking the neivedyam, I’d rush to get a fresh bath and stand in line with the other kids for the delicious prasaadam my Thatha would distribute after his prayers – three udhrini (spoon) theertham (water), three udhrini milk, a few pieces of kalkandu (sugar candy) and a couple of tulsi leaves.

My favourite of course to this date is perumal theertham – its heaven conjured up with water and a few flavorings, one of them being Saffron.

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Perumal Theertham (Divine Water)


Perumal theertham in a Kulla Pathram (silver glass) and Udhrini (spoon)


Krishnar doing the Kalinga Narthanam, Sangu (Conch shell), Japa Mala (Beads for prayers), Theertham for Abhishekham (holy bath)


Abhishekham (holy bath) with Perumal Theertham

Ingredients

Drinking Water – 1 Glass
Cardamom – 3 pods
Saffron – 1 tsp
Tulsi Leaves – 1 or 2
Method

Pound the cardamom and dissolve along with saffron into the water in a Silver Pela (Glass). Add Tulsi leaves.

Update: A pinch of Paccha Karpooram or Edible Camphor can also be added to the Theertham for flavouring. Thanks Rajeshwari and Nirmala for reminding us about this. In Kovils (temples) praasadams of the sweet kind are usually flavoured with Edible Camphor. For example Akkaravadesil, the rice pudding served in South Indian Vaishnava temples or Pachamrutham served in Ayyappan temples as Asha has pointed out. We usually skip the Paccha Karpooram.

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Latha: Kalkandu or Sugar Candy lends a heavenly taste to this Rice Pudding. This is prepared for most of the Iyengar festivals and in Perumal Kovils. Saffron lends the Pongal a beautiful peachish tinge to the Pongal.

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Kalkandu Pongal (Sugar Candy Rice Pudding)


Kalkandu Pongal – Sugar Candy Rice Pudding

Ingredients

Rice – 1 cup
Moong Dal – ¼ cup
Milk – ½ litre
Kalkandu (Sugar Candy/ Rock Sugar) – 1 ½ cups
Cardamom – 6 nos
Saffron – 10 to 12 leaves
Ghee – 1/3 cup
Cashew – 4 tbsp (or more)
Dry Grapes – 4tbsp (or more)
*cup = 225ml measures approximately 8oz. Arakapadi is one of the many traditional measures used in Tamil Nadu. Most cup measures translate into Arakapadi measures.

Method

Wash Rice and Dal and pressure cook together with 3 cups of water.
Take out the Rice and Dal and mash using 2 tbsp Ghee. Transfer to a heavy bottomed pan.
Add ½ litre milk and cook on low fire. Add the Sugar Candy and keep cooking on a low to medium fire stirring occassionally for approximately 5 minutes. The Pongal will now be in a semi solid state – it will become thicker as it cools.
Crush the Cardamom and add to Pongal. Mix well and transfer to a serving dish.
Dissolve the Saffron with 1 tbsp lukewarm milk.
Toast the Cashew and Dry Grapes separately with the remaining ghee in a Kadai.
Decorate the Pongal with Cashew and Dry Grapes and Saffron Milk.
Serve Hot or Chilled.

Perumal thirtam and Kalkandu Pongal are our entries for Sunita’s Think Spice, Think Saffron event and RCI Tamizh Festivals hosted by Viji of Vcuisine.

Perumal Theertham in the following manner:

Ingredients:

1. Elachi Powder (Elakkai)
2. Pachchai Karpooram
3. Jaadhikkaai – 1
4. Jaadhi Paththiri
5. Lavngam (Kiraambu)
6. Kunguma Poo (Saffron leaves)

These items are powdered in a mixie and kept in a closed vessel. And mixed with water just before AarAdhanam.

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Post time 5-12-2011 10:46 PM | Show all posts
thanks for the prescription, it's very helpful. I saved the prescription and  bought all of the spices. trying to make some supply at home

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