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'''Madurai Adheenam''' is the oldest [[Saivite]] [[Matha|mutt]] or ''aadheenam'' (mutt) in [[South India]] established more than 1, |
'''Madurai Adheenam''' is the oldest [[Saivite]] [[Matha|mutt]] or ''aadheenam'' (mutt) in [[South India]] established more than 1,300years, and is said to have been founded by [[Thirugnana Sambandar]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=dyX2OdCRBrIC&pg=PA421&dq=history+Madurai+Adheenam&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi--LCbpfnOAhUO_WMKHVSsALkQ6AEIMzAF#v=onepage&q=Madurai%20&f=false How to Become a Hindu: A Guide for Seekers and Born Hindus, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Motilal Banarsidass Publ., 2002 p. 387]</ref> It is located near the famous [[Meenakshi Amman Temple]] in [[Madurai]], which is one of the most famous [[Shiva|Siva]]-[[Shakthi]] shrines in the world. It is an active centre of ''[[Saiva Siddhanta]]'' philosophy. It is currently headed by Srila Sri Arunagirinatha Gnanasambantha Desika Paramacharya - who is the 292nd Guru Maha Sannidhanam or Pontiff of the Aadheenm. |
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However in April 2016, V. Thirunavukarasu (38) from Pillaiyarpatti was anointed successor to the present head of Madurai Adheenam.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/successor-to-madurai-adheenam-announced/article8506986.ece Successor to Madurai Adheenam announced, The Hindu, April 22, 2016]</ref> A case has been filed challenging the appointment before the Madurai bench of Madras HC.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Nithyananda-files-case-against-appointment-of-junior-pontiff-of-Madurai-Adheenam/articleshow/53475214.cms Nithyananda files case against appointment of junior pontiff of Madurai Adheenam, Times of India, Jul 31, 2016]</ref> |
However in April 2016, V. Thirunavukarasu (38) from Pillaiyarpatti was anointed successor to the present head of Madurai Adheenam.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/successor-to-madurai-adheenam-announced/article8506986.ece Successor to Madurai Adheenam announced, The Hindu, April 22, 2016]</ref> A case has been filed challenging the appointment before the Madurai bench of Madras HC.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Nithyananda-files-case-against-appointment-of-junior-pontiff-of-Madurai-Adheenam/articleshow/53475214.cms Nithyananda files case against appointment of junior pontiff of Madurai Adheenam, Times of India, Jul 31, 2016]</ref> |
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Madurai Adheenam is the oldest Saivite mutt or aadheenam (mutt) in South India established more than 1,300years, and is said to have been founded by Thirugnana Sambandar.[1] It is located near the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, which is one of the most famous Siva-Shakthi shrines in the world. It is an active centre of Saiva Siddhanta philosophy. It is currently headed by Srila Sri Arunagirinatha Gnanasambantha Desika Paramacharya - who is the 292nd Guru Maha Sannidhanam or Pontiff of the Aadheenm.
However in April 2016, V. Thirunavukarasu (38) from Pillaiyarpatti was anointed successor to the present head of Madurai Adheenam.[2] A case has been filed challenging the appointment before the Madurai bench of Madras HC.[3]
Temples
The adheenam is the hereditary trustee of four temples in Thanjavur District
- Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur
- Sakshinatheswarar Temple, Thiruppurambiyam
- Kachaneswara Swami Temple, Kachanam
- Pannagaparameswara Swami Temple
References
- ^ How to Become a Hindu: A Guide for Seekers and Born Hindus, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Motilal Banarsidass Publ., 2002 p. 387
- ^ Successor to Madurai Adheenam announced, The Hindu, April 22, 2016
- ^ Nithyananda files case against appointment of junior pontiff of Madurai Adheenam, Times of India, Jul 31, 2016