Mahabalipuram
- Appeal: e-Tirtha is requesting a donation of just 75$ USD which will be used for your puja/hawan expenses and the rest for the development of e-Tirtha.
| Puja Iten No.: | AD98 |
| Your Puja Expenses: | US$ 100.00 |
Description of the Pilgrims –
Mahabalipuram is located close to Chennai (Madras) on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, along the Indian eastern coast. Known for its rocks carvings and monolithic sculptures it has the famous shore temple, the only one to have survived the ravages of nature. Also known as the Seven Pagodas (temples), six now lie submerged in the sea. Mahabalipuram temples whose architecture was inspired by the Pallava Art were built during the period 830 - 1100 AD.
Facing the sea and designed to catch the first rays of the rising golden sun, the Shore temple is perched on top of a rocky outcrop. This shrine is dedicated to both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The temple has interconnected cisterns through which the sea can be let in to transform the temple into a water shrine. But, in recent times, a stone wall as been added to protect the shrine from the rising seas and further erosion.
Puja materials to be used for your Puja –
- Flower garlands
- Coconut
- Mouli or Kalawa
- Diya
- Ghee
- Dhoop sticks
- Ganga water
- Akshat (Rice)
- Mauli (Red Cotton Thread)
- Abeer
Puja Procedure/ Vidhi – Puja will be performed with normal Puja Vidhi applicable for the temple and God/Goddess.
Hawan procedures – Hawan will be performed as per proper Vidhi only on special request.
Ahuti / Abhishek – On especial request. Please mention it with the request.
Puja Prasad / Puja Photo /Video – We will perform Puja with your Name and Gotra and will send you Puja Photo/Video either by Post or by email. It is also a proof that Puja is performed in your Name.
