Welcome to Melukote .. a Sri Vaishnava Haven about 145 kms from Bangalore
The place where Sri Vaishnava Saint "Ramanujacharya" spent 14 years around 11th Century A.D.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramanuja
Melukote is a global hub of sri vaishnavism next to Sriperumbudur in importance
According to History Lord Rama worshiped the presiding deity at Melukote .
It is believed that Surya Vamsha Dynasty and Lord Rama worshiped the presiding deity at Melukote
then later Chandra Vamsha and Lord Krishna worshiped Utsavamurthi , the presiding deity.
As a vaishnavite , i believe that once upon a time Lord Rama might have walked here and then Sri Ramanujacharya
Cheluva-Narayana Swamy Temple :Dedicated to Lord Cheluva-Narayana Swamy or Thirunarayana.
Inside the temple is the beautiful idol of Lord Vishnu as Cheluvanarayana, the Utsava idol is called the Selva Pillai or Sampath Kumara.
At the base of the Yadavagiri or Yadugiri Hill.
The utsavamurthi, which is a metallic image, represents the deity who is called
1.Shelvapillai,
2.Cheluva Raya and
3.Cheluvanarayana Swamy,
The three names appears to have been Ramapriya(meaning “Rama’s Favorite”) including my surname was one of the favourites to Lord Ram lol..
For more information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melukote
Yoganarasimha temple on the top of the Yadavagiri temple is yet another incarnation of lord Vishnu
Temple is built on rocky hill called as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri
About Food and Sri Vaishnavism.
Puliyogere is the favourite dish of the town.
I follow the standards set by Mahatma Gandhi.
The highest moral principal is to act towards all living beings in a way that is favorable to them
let me know if someone needs more bread so that i sacrifice my portion of bread
Exceptions to highest moral principal?
You will never see a vaishnava girl pleasing someone for his position and authority which is considered to be immoral and unethical according to Vaishnava culture
A vaishnava treats every individual with respect , one can never achieve anything beyond respect from a vaishnava no matter how hard you try
Our character , our attitude is influenced by the upbringing and our religion . Lets treat others with respect in the first place.
Melukote -Dhanushkoti hill is the place where Lord Rama and Sitadevi lived for sometime during their exile for 14 years in the forest . When Sitadevi was thirsty and there was no water , Lord Rama shot an arrow through the rock and water gushed out of the rock .
A lot many people who are carried away by the material possessions in life and who live for material gratification and who are greedy often misunderstand a Vaishnava to be greedy , because they see themselves in others.
They are unable to see the austerity of a Vaishnava.
Known as Akka Thangi Kola..
2 ponds here representing two sisters
The place where Sri Vaishnava Saint "Ramanujacharya" spent 14 years around 11th Century A.D.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramanuja
Melukote is a global hub of sri vaishnavism next to Sriperumbudur in importance
According to History Lord Rama worshiped the presiding deity at Melukote .
It is believed that Surya Vamsha Dynasty and Lord Rama worshiped the presiding deity at Melukote
then later Chandra Vamsha and Lord Krishna worshiped Utsavamurthi , the presiding deity.
As a vaishnavite , i believe that once upon a time Lord Rama might have walked here and then Sri Ramanujacharya
Cheluva-Narayana Swamy Temple :Dedicated to Lord Cheluva-Narayana Swamy or Thirunarayana.
Inside the temple is the beautiful idol of Lord Vishnu as Cheluvanarayana, the Utsava idol is called the Selva Pillai or Sampath Kumara.
At the base of the Yadavagiri or Yadugiri Hill.
The utsavamurthi, which is a metallic image, represents the deity who is called
1.Shelvapillai,
2.Cheluva Raya and
3.Cheluvanarayana Swamy,
The three names appears to have been Ramapriya(meaning “Rama’s Favorite”) including my surname was one of the favourites to Lord Ram lol..
For more information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melukote
Yoganarasimha temple on the top of the Yadavagiri temple is yet another incarnation of lord Vishnu
Temple is built on rocky hill called as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri
About Food and Sri Vaishnavism.
Puliyogere is the favourite dish of the town.
A vaishnava never eat food that is earned in immoral ways.
I take shelter under the lotus feet of "Sri Ramanujacharya " an ocean of mercy -
I follow the standards set by Mahatma Gandhi.
The highest moral principal is to act towards all living beings in a way that is favorable to them
let me know if someone needs more bread so that i sacrifice my portion of bread
Exceptions to highest moral principal?
You will never see a vaishnava girl pleasing someone for his position and authority which is considered to be immoral and unethical according to Vaishnava culture
A vaishnava treats every individual with respect , one can never achieve anything beyond respect from a vaishnava no matter how hard you try
Our character , our attitude is influenced by the upbringing and our religion . Lets treat others with respect in the first place.
Melukote -Dhanushkoti hill is the place where Lord Rama and Sitadevi lived for sometime during their exile for 14 years in the forest . When Sitadevi was thirsty and there was no water , Lord Rama shot an arrow through the rock and water gushed out of the rock .
A lot many people who are carried away by the material possessions in life and who live for material gratification and who are greedy often misunderstand a Vaishnava to be greedy , because they see themselves in others.
They are unable to see the austerity of a Vaishnava.
Known as Akka Thangi Kola..
2 ponds here representing two sisters
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