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Navagrah - Guru - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
Considered as a symbol of knowledge, Guru (Jupiter) is also known as Brihaspati, Devguru, Devpriya, Lokguru, Ganpati etc. His ancient temple is situated in Alankudi near Kumbhkonam in Tamil Nadu.
    
This place is known for the Dakshinabhimukh Avatsak form of Lord Shiv. Besides, there are temples of Surya, Som, Saptarishi, and Guru Moksheshwar as well those of Vishnu, Brahma, and Vishwanath. `
    
The ancient Guru Temple is believed to have been built in the 7th century during the Pallav era; however it developed the most during the Chola period.
    
The form of Guru in Alankudi is that of a sage. Of his 4 hands, 3 hold a dand (staff), a kamandal (water pot) and a japmala (rosary) while the fourth one is in a blessing posture.
    
The devotees are supposed to perform 24 circumambulations of the Guru Temple with a lamp being lit after each one. He is worshipped with a yellow or golden cloth and jasmine flowers.
   
This holy place is considered as the 98th Thevaram Sthal of the Chola region. Lord Shiv is in the Neelkanth (blue throated) posture. Aadi Shankaracharya also came here and worshipped Shiv.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
Shiv Puran has mentioned about Guru as the seventh child of Angiras Rishi and Surupa. He had 3 wives, of which Tara gave birth to chandrama (Moon) and Mamta gave birth of Rishi Bhardwaj.
    
 It was in Alankudi that Guru had worshipped Lord Shiv and therefore got a key status among the 9 planets and also the status of devguru (Priest of gods).
    
It is believed that here Lord Shiv consumed the poison that emerged after the churning of the ocean.
   
According to local beliefs, a king had 7 sons and daughter-in-laws. They would insult Brahmins at which Brihaspati was enraged and therefore seized their wealth and prosperity. Later, they regained their glory only after the youngest daughter-in-law worshipped Brihaspati and kept fasts in his name.
    
Vishwamitra too worshipped Lord Shiv in Alankudi to attain the status of Brahmarishi.
   
This place has been referred to as Sarupedimangalam in an inscription of Vikram Chol (1131 A.D.). It is believed that here Parvati married Lord Shiv in one of her incarnations.
 

Astrological Beliefs

Astrological Beliefs: 
   
Indian astrology considers Guru as an auspicious planet and the decider of fate. He is also considered a symbol of knowledge. He is the Lord of the north-east direction and his carrier is an elephant.
   
The symbolic colour of Guru is yellow; jaati is purush, gem-yellow sapphire, metal-gold, and element-sky (space).
   
According to astrology, Guru is the Lord of Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Meen (Pisces). He has a high effect in Kark (Cancer) and a low effect in Makar (Capricorn).
   
He is considered as the karak of second, fourth, fifth, and eleventh bhaav in the birth chart.
   
The opposite action of Guru is in the form of right ear and liver ailment, diabetes, stomach-gas, air accident etc. On the materialistic side, he affects the areas of determination, business, education, and court. In persons affected by him are seen the virtues of generosity, love, peace, beauty and devotion.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Kashi Tower Hotel
 Address
 T.S.R. Big Street, Kumbhkonam, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu - 612 001
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 242 2538
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Kashi International Hotel
 Address
 Town High School Road, Kumbhkonam, Tanjore,
 Tamil Nadu - 612 001
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 2431055
 Fax  www.hotelkasiinternational.com
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Hotel Aditya
 Address
 Tanjore Main Road, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 2421794
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Paradise Resort
 Address
 3/1216, Tanjore Main Road, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 3291354
 Fax  +91-435 - 2416469
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Sangam Lodge
 Address
 98, South Nageshwaram Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 2431079
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
Location
 Geographical  Location  Height Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  59 metres  111.37 Cm
 10˚ N  79˚ E
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum 
30
33
36
37
38
37
36
36
35
32
30
30
 Minimum
21
23
34
26
27
27
26
26
25
24
23
21

General Information

General Information: 
 STD Code
 04374
 Puja Timings  6.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m., 4.00-9.00 p.m.
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 435 - 2433100
 Ambulance/Hospital
  Government Hospital
 Tel: +91 - 435 - 2430002
 ATM Centre
 State Bank of India
 Tel: +91- 435 - 2420099
 Canara Bank
 Tel: +91 - 435 - 2411636
 Currency Exchange
 Bank of India
 Muttu Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Tel: +91 - 435 – 2420693
 ICICI Bank
 127, T. S. R. Big Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Tel: +91 - 435 – 2422606, 2401163
 Post Office
 +91- 435 – 2421390
 Tourist Office
  +91 - 4362 - 230 984

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Chennai
- Tiruchirapalli
- Pondicherry
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Kanchipuram  CJ
 Shrirangam  SRGM
 Kumbhakonam  KMU
 Tanjore  TJ
Road Distance from Destinations: 
 Kanchipuram   Chennai  70 km
  Tiruchirapalli  265 km
 Shrirangam   Chennai 310 km
  Tiruchirapalli 10 km
 Thingloor   Kumbhakonam 32 km
  Tanjore 13 km
 Alankudi   Kumbhakonam 103 km
  Tanjavore  50 km
 Tirunageshwar   Kumbhakonam 7 km
  Tanjavore 60 km
 Tiruvenkadu   Kumbhakonam 63 km
  Tanjore 72 km
 Thanjavur   Chennai  321 km
  Tiruchirapalli 55 km
 Keezhaperumpallam   Kumbhakonam 68 km
  Tanjavore 76 km
 Kanjanur   Kumbhakonam 18 km
  Tanjavore 64 km

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