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Lord Pavadairayan. One of the Male Tamil Deity. Son of Goddess Angalaparameswari.

Lord Pavadairayan is a regional Tamil male deity. He is popular among Tamil villages. He is one of the Kaaval Dheivams Of Tamil Nadu, India. He is special among the Kaaval Dheivams, in that he is the son of Goddess Angala Parameswari. In most of the temples, he is depicted on the right knee of Goddess Angala Parameswari. He is also said to be her guard

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Introduction

When Shakthi was reborn as Parvati, she mistook Brahma - the five-headed creator god in Hinduism - for Shiva and fell at his feet. When Parvati realized that Brahma was not Shiva, she became very angry and prayed to Shiva that Brahma's fifth head would be destroyed

. In response, Shiva as "Rudra" cut off one of Brahma's heads. This became a Brahmahathi Dosha. The four headed Brahma cursed Shiva, decreeing that the fifth head would become attached to Shiva's hand, and that Shiva would thereafter be forever hungry and unable to sleep. So, Lord Shiva came to earth and wandered everywhere. When he was hungry, he begged and ate, but half of all the food he received was eaten by the fifth head of Brahma: that is, the "Kabala". Shiva continued to roam, passing through every graveyard and sleeping in the ashes.

While Shiva was roaming the earth, a leader for Kalvikkadu - Pethandavan - was robbing neighboring areas to provide for his people. Pethandavan was a rich and powerful man, but he suffered due to his inability to have children.

So Pethandavan and his wife Pethandachi prayed to Lord Shiva for a child. After they prayed, Shiva appeared at Pethandavan and Pethandachi's house in the form of a beggar, and they gave Lord Shiva food. In return, Lord Shiva gave Pathandachi a Prasadam, asked to eat and said, "A male child will be born to you and he will bring fame to your family and he will become famous around the world" and then Shiva left.

Pavadairayan's appearance

As said, Pethandavan and Pethandachi had a male child. They named him "Kalvikaathaan" (the protector of Kalvikkadu). With all their joy, they treated the child as a gift of god. At the age of 5, they put him in learning all the arts. He attained high skills in learning arts and skills. As time passed, Pethandavan become old and he ordered his son to take his position and protect his region. But Kalvikaathaan was not interested in taking his father's job as they do robbery, kill lives, and incline residents and serve his people. He decided to tell his father that he was not interested but Pethandavan did not take up his words. So out of anger and no way he started to take a walk away from his region. He walked far away from his town.

As the time passed, the sun set and the darkness prevailed. Being a child, he was shouting in anger and afraid. The day was Amavasai. He saw the shape of a flame and got afraid. He asked, "who is this?" The flame replied, "My son, I am Goddess Angala Parameswari. I was waiting for you these many years. Don't be afraid. I will be there for you, my son."

Goddess Angalaparameswari's order

"Only you can do a favour for me. A temple needs to be constructed for me within tomorrow morning i.e., within Amavasai. But for this, you need to do certain things. As per the instructions given by Goddess Angala Parameswari, Kalvikaththaan completed all his difficult tasks and submitted in the foot of Goddess Angala Parameswari." She was very happy with his son's dedication to her. She asked him one more thing. She asked him to put his kudal and eeru (tonsils and intestines) on a Paavadai. With no hesitation he took a sword and cut his tonsils and intestines and dedicated on the paavadai.

Pavadairayan as family deity

Goddess Angala Parameswari was very much happy. She took him up and kissed him so that he got Aangaara Sakthi (the power of a god status). The temple was consecrated successfully with all the proper rituals. The temple was Melmalayanoor Angala Parameswari Amman Temple. She gave authority to him that he would be her Mun Kaavalan (the protector from the front). Wherever I have a temple you will be having a sannidhi outside my temple. People offer you goat, hen, pig, etc. By this true dedication of you," let you be the Kula Dheivam (family deity) for the laity people." Since this time, Goddess Angala Parameswari, Lord Pavadairayan serves as a family deity or Kula Dheivam for most of the people.

In Melmalayanoor Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Tandavarayan (Lord Siva) was sitting next to Goddess Angala Parameswari Amman inside the temple. And outside the temple, Pavadairayan has a separate sannadhi, facing the Goddess Angala Parameswari Amman along with his two wives Aranatchi Amman and Muthunatchi Amman blessing their devotees.

Parudhesiyappar Pavadairayar

There is another story on Lord Pavadairayan. Due to the curse of Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva was suffering as a beggar in need of food. At that time, Lord Pavadairayan was ruling Vallam Padugai Village. Lord Shiva in beggar form entered Vallam Padugai in need of food. Being the ruler, Lord Pavadairayan did not recognize Lord Shiva, and instead he thought the man was just a beggar and would be a spy. So he arrested him. On completion of Sabam devas came to search Lord Shiva and found he was under jail. They told everything to Lord Pavadairayan that the beggar was Lord Shiva. Pavadairayan fell in Lord Shiva's foot and felt sorry. So Lord Shiva accepted him and blessed Pavadairayan to become the guard of Lord Shiva with his two wives. As Lord Shiva came in Paradhesi Kola (beggar form), so the temple is called as Parudhesiyappar Pavadairayar Temple.^[1]

Vallala Kandan's death

Lord Bramma had a lust on Thilothama. Out of lust, 5 children's born in the earth - vallala kandan and 4 sons. They gave trouble to Devas all the day. To solve this, sage Naradar came and confused Vallala Kandan to meditate on Lord Shiva to be the most powerful man in the world. He took his advice and started to meditate on Lord Shiva. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him and asked for the boons. He asked Lord Shiva itself to be born as his son on his wife's womb. Once the lord shiva in the womb is born, lord shiva in the Kailash must be dead. Lord shiva accepted his wish and grant him with such boons. Vallala Kandan's wife conceived immediately. The child started to grow in the womb.

Goddess Shakthi, the wife of Lord Shiva, was very much shocked for such boons granted for Vallala Kadan as she will tend to lose his husband. So she immediately ran for a help to her brother Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu advised her that "you have only one chance that too during the time of birth of the child." Goddess Shakthi waited for the moment to destroy the child in the womb itself. Nearing the ten months, Vallala Kandan's wife is shouting out of pain. During this time, Lord Vishnu disappeared all the humans in the earth except Vallala Kandan and his four brothers. So Vallala Kandan was struggling for a women to take care of his wife and to deliver the baby safely. Goddess Angalaparameswari disguised as an old lady and Lord Pavadairayan as a small boy appeared before Vallala Kandan. Vallala Kandan approached the old lady to deliver the baby safely. She accepted that she will help in delivering the baby.

Vallala Kandan promised the old lady that he will give whatever she wish. The old lady asked for a knife and somethings. Vallala Kandan had a doubt on giving knife but gave as to deliver the baby. The old lady took Vallala Kandan's wife to a separate place and asked Pavadairayan to stand outside as a protector for her. Goddess Angalaparameswari as an old lady, utilized this opportunity and teared the stomach, womb of Vallala Kandan's wife and killed the baby. Vallala Kandan heard the screaming of his wife and came to witness her. At that time, goddess Angalaparameswari ordered Pavadairayan and Veerabathrar to kill Vallala Kandan and his four brothers. As per her order, Lord Pavadairayan along with Lord Veerabathrar killed Vallala Kandan and his four brothers.

Speciality

Usually in the system of Kaval Dheivam, the deities will be outside the sannadhi of the main god. But Lord Pavadairayan is the only Kaaval Dheivam or Parivara Moorthy who has been given a status to sit in the lap of Goddess Angala Parameswari.

Statue at Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

Lord Aiyanar on Horse. Lord Pavadairayan sits on the left of Lord Aiyanar.

The statue depicts Lord Aiyanar mounted on a steed with three horns growing out of its head. He holds a rein in his left hand and a whip in his right. Sitting to the right of Lord Aiyaniar is Lord Pavadairayan and to the left is one of his wives, Puranai. The statue measures 13 inches and is made up of Bronze, mounted on a wooden platform. It is currently housed at the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University. The statue is placed in the museum under the section of arts and culture of Asia, India.^[2]

Rayanpuram became Royapuram

There is another story about Lord Pavadairayan. Due to the curse of Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva was suffering as a beggar in need of food. At that time, Lord Pavadairayan was ruling Vallam Padugai Village. Lord Shiva in beggar form entered Vallam Padugai in need of food. Being the ruler, Lord Pavadairayan did not recognize Lord Shiva, instead he thought the man was just a beggar and would be a spy. So he arrested him. On completion of Sabam devas came to search Lord Shiva and found he was in jail. They told everything to Lord Pavadairayan that the beggar was Lord Shiva. Pavadairayan fell at Lord Shiva's foot and felt sorry. But for being arrested Lord Shiva, it became Profanity. So in order to overcome the profanity, Lord Shiva advised to Pavadairayan, "In the north, there is a place called Aadhipuri (Now its Thiruvottriyur), nearby there is a place called Palmgrove. In Palmgrove, Goddess Kali Devi, in an apparition form, sitting in the shadow of a palm tree and ruling that place. You must go to her and live as a protector for her, only then your relieve from profanity.

As obeyed by Pavadairayan on Lord Shiva's words, he went to the Palmgrove where Goddess Kali is ruling. During worship, Pavadairayan was very happy to hear Goddess Kali's gelastic. He worshiped her in the direction of her laughter. Goddess Kali accepted Pavadairayan on his worship. So after that, Pavadairayan brought all his people, forces, troops to the place where Goddess Kali ruled and lived as a protector for her.

The place where Lord Pavadairayan and his people lived, is called as "Rayanpuram". After some period, it became "Royapuram". The place where Lord Pavadairayan served as a protector for Kali Devi is Royapuram, Kalmandapam Angalaparameswari Amman Temple.^[3]

Worship

Lord Pavadairayan is worshipped most in the form of "Nadukal" (worship of stones) and "Trees". In most of the Goddess Angalaparameswari's temples, Pavadairayan has a separate Sannidhi in which people worship. There are only a few temples for Lord Pavadairayan.^[4]

Temples

Melmalayanur Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Vizhuppuram District
Sree Paradhesiyappar Pavadairayar Temple, Vallam Padugai, Cuddalore
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Putlur, Thiruvallur
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Choolai, Chennai
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Kal Mandapam, Royapuram, Chennai
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Central, Chennai
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Parangipettai, Cuddalore
Sree Pavadairayan Temple, Madhuranthaganallur, Chidhambaram
Arulmigu Paavadairayar Temple, Erimedu, Budhangudi
Arulmigu Periyaandavar-Periyanayagi Temple within A/M Paavadairayar Temple Budhangudi
Sree Ponmudiyar Temple, Kona Malai, Veeramapuri Gramam, Thiruvannamalai District
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Muthanam Palayam, Thiruppur District
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Kaattumannaarkoil, Cuddalore
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Soorakuzhi, Near Aandimadam, Jayamkondan
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Kodali Karuppar Gramam, Kumbakonam
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Vanathirayapuram, Cuddalore
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Thurayur, Trichy
Paradhesiyappar Pavadairayar Temple, Near Udayarpalayam Bus Terminus, Ariyalur
Arulmigu Kottur Angalaparameswari Amman Temple, Kottur, Thiruvarur District
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Koovathur, Kanchipuram District
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Velukkudi, Thiruvarur, Tanjore District
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Achudhampettai, Thiruvarur, Tanjore District
Angala Parameswari Amman-Pavadairayan Temple, Periyapattu, Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore
Angala Parameswari Amman - Pavadairayan Temple, Alangudi, Tiruvarur District
Angala Parameswari Amman, Nagireddypalayam,Bhavani, Erode District

Temples in Malaysia

Om Shree Maha Pavadairayan Aalayam, Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.
Sri Angalamman Aalayam, Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.

References

^ "பருதேசியப்பருக்கு பால் காவடி!". உங்களுக்காக (in Tamil). 2010-01-20. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
^ "Aiyanar. God is mounted on steed with three horns growing out of its head. Figure holds rein in left hand, whip in right hand. At right of hand sits figure of Pavadairayan, at left is Puranai, one of his wives. All are placed on a wooden platform (back right hind leg is broken). Bronze. Height: 13'. (Zumbro cat. #1452). India.; YPM ANT 243420". Retrieved 2018-06-07.
^ "அருவமாகக் காட்சி தந்த அங்காளி". chinnuadhithya. 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
^ "நடுகல் கூறும் தமிழரின் வாழ்வு நெறிகள்". கருத்துக்களம். Retrieved 2018-06-07.

External links

[1] "பருதேசியப்பருக்கு பால் காவடி!". உங்களுக்காக (in Tamil). 2010-01-20. Retrieved 2018-06-07.

[2] "Aiyanar. God is mounted on steed with three horns growing out of its head. Figure holds rein in left hand, whip in right hand. At right of hand sits figure of Pavadairayan, at left is Puranai, one of his wives. All are placed on a wooden platform (back right hind leg is broken). Bronze. Height: 13'. (Zumbro cat. #1452). India.; YPM ANT 243420". Retrieved 2018-06-07.

[3] "அருவமாகக் காட்சி தந்த அங்காளி". chinnuadhithya. 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2018-06-07.

[4] "நடுகல் கூறும் தமிழரின் வாழ்வு நெறிகள்". கருத்துக்களம். Retrieved 2018-06-07.

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-'''Lord Pavadairayan''' is a regional [[Tamils|Tamil]] male deity. He is very popular within the villages. He is one of the [[Kaaval Dheivam]]s Of [[Tamil Nadu]], India. He is special among the Kaaval Dheivams, in that he is the son of Goddess [[Ankalamma|Angala Parameswari]]. In most of the temples, he is sitting on the right lap of Goddess Angala Parameswari. He is also said to be her guard.
+'''Lord Pavadairayan''' is a regional [[Tamils|Tamil]] male deity. He is popular among Tamil villages. He is one of the [[Kaaval Dheivam]]s Of [[Tamil Nadu]], India. He is special among the Kaaval Dheivams, in that he is the son of Goddess [[Ankalamma|Angala Parameswari]]. In most of the temples, he is depicted on the right knee of Goddess Angala Parameswari. He is also said to be her guard{{more citations needed|date=January 2017}}.
 == Introduction ==
-Once [[Shakthi]] was reborn as [[Parvati]]. As [[Brahma]] also had five heads, Parvati mistook him for [[Shiva]] and fell at his feet. When Parvati realized the truth, she was very angry and prayed to Shiva that Brahma's fifth head would be destroyed. So Shiva as "[[Rudra]]" cut off one of Brahma's heads. This became a [[Brahmahathi Dosha]]. The four headed Brahma cursed Shiva decreeing that the fifth head would become attached to Shiva's hand and that hereafter Shiva would suffer from hunger, and would be unable to sleep. So, Lord Shiva came to earth and roamed everywhere. When he was hungry, he begged and ate, but half of the food he begged was eaten by the fifth head of Brahma: that is, the "Kabala" so Shiva roamed in every graveyard and slept in the ashes.
+When [[Shakthi]] was reborn as [[Parvati]], she mistook [[Brahma]] - the five-headed creator god in Hinduism - for [[Shiva]] and fell at his feet. When Parvati realized that Brahma was not Shiva, she became very angry and prayed to Shiva that Brahma's fifth head would be destroyed{{more citations needed|date=January 2017}}. In response, Shiva as "[[Rudra]]" cut off one of Brahma's heads. This became a [[Brahmahathi Dosha]]. The four headed Brahma cursed Shiva, decreeing that the fifth head would become attached to Shiva's hand, and that Shiva would thereafter be forever hungry and unable to sleep. So, Lord Shiva came to earth and wandered everywhere. When he was hungry, he begged and ate, but half of all the food he received was eaten by the fifth head of Brahma: that is, the "Kabala". Shiva continued to roam, passing through every graveyard and sleeping in the ashes.{{more citations needed|date=January 2017}}
 [[File:Lord Pavadairayan - Sirgazhi, Nagapattinam District..jpg|alt=Lord Pavadairayan - Sirgazhi, Nagapattinam District.|thumb|Lord Pavadairayan - Sirgazhi, Nagapattinam District.]]
-Shiva, due to Brahma's curse, was begging for food. During this period, Pethandavan was a leader for Kalvikkadu. His job was to do robbery in other places and serve his people. Pethandavan was rich and powerful but he was suffering because he didn't have any children. So Pethandavan and his wife Pethandachi prayed Lord Shiva for child boons. Shiva came to his house for food, and Pethandachi was mesmerized that she couldn't believe that the person who is standing next to her was a beggar. She found a God's thing on his face. By answering her prayers, Lord Shiva in beggar form gave her a Prasadam, asked to eat and said, "A male child will be born to you and he will bring fame to your family and he will become world famous" and went.
+While Shiva was roaming the earth, a leader for Kalvikkadu - Pethandavan - was robbing neighboring areas to provide for his people. Pethandavan was a rich and powerful man, but he suffered due to his inability to have children.{{more citations needed|date=January 2017}} So Pethandavan and his wife Pethandachi prayed to Lord Shiva for a child. After they prayed, Shiva appeared at Pethandavan and Pethandachi's house in the form of a beggar, and they gave Lord Shiva food. In return, Lord Shiva gave Pathandachi a Prasadam, asked to eat and said, "A male child will be born to you and he will bring fame to your family and he will become famous around the world" and then Shiva left.
 [[File:Lord Pavadairayan at Nagalikeni Angalamman Temple, Chennai..jpg|alt=Lord Pavadairayan at Nagalikeni Angalamman Temple, Chennai.|thumb|Lord Pavadairayan at Nagalikeni Angalamman Temple, Chennai.]]