• Shiva

Cave Temple-Pancha Pandavar Malai

The Pallava temples directing divinities are The Gods Brahma, Siva and Vishnu situated in the hillock of the Panchapandava Malai Mahapallipuram, Chennai, tamil nadu. This is otherwise called Panchapandava Cave Temple signifies the five Pandava siblings of Mahabharata however there is no association of them to this temple in the history. There are six colossal columns with five sanctums. Its one of a kind element is each of the five sanctum of the temple confront the south side. The center three sanctums are for the three principle gods which are anticipated somewhat from the other two. The sanctums at the both finishes are for obscure gods. This is a pallava style temple of solid rock cut built by the lord Mahendra all through his kingdom even in Pallavaram. The prior pallava style temples are built with block, timber, metal or mortar so because of nature they have reduced. Just this temple get by because of the utilization of tough materials for development. To the hindus it is known as Panchapandva malai yet to the muslims it is Maula Ka Pahad. They trust that the Pallavaram slopes are the home of Prophet Mohammad. Amid the Ramzan the Muslims stroll to the highest point of these slopes where this hole temple is found.

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Salvation
  • Wealth
  • Relief from diseases
  • Purchase of vehicles
  • Gain Knowledge
Shlokas

Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree

Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.

Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat

Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.

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