The Malaysia Agathiyar Universal Mission Organisation, with participation from AVM and the public, and with the assistance of Thondu Seivom, organized a spiritual yatra or pilgrimage to temples, peedhams, brindavanam and a couple of caves in Malaysia on Sunday, 1st May 2016.
The Sri Sakthi Karpaga Vinayagar Temple
Gathering at the vicinity of the Sri Sakthi Karpaga Vinayagar Temple and Sri Maha Kaliamman Alayam at Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur early in the morning, and having prayed to Agathiyar, Karpaga Vinayagar and Kaliamma for a safe and fulfilling journey, we left for the following places:
PLACES OF VISIT
Malaysia Thaiveedu, Slim River, Perak
Sri Mahalakshmi Temple, Slim River, Perak
Sri Jaganatha Swamigal Sivalayam, Tapah, Perak
Sri Shiva Subramaniam Temple, Kampong Kepayang, Perak
Kwan Yin Tong Temple (18 Chinese Siddhas), Gunung Rapat, Ipoh, Perak
Sri Shiva Shanmugar Cave Temple, Sungai Siput, Perak
Jegathguru Sri Raghavendra Swamigal Miruthiga Brindavanam Kinta, Ipoh, Perak.
Breakfast at the R & R along the North-South Highway
Swami Govindan of the Malaysia Thaiveedu, a disciple of Chitramuthu Adigal, blessed our yatra with a wonderful piece of advice in his very brief speech. Having questioned us on our intention in going on this yatra, Swami went on to explain beautifully the purpose of going on such a Theertha Yatra. Reminding us to remain focused on Erai and his blessings, throughout our spiritual tour and while at those places of worship, he asked us to return home with the thought that Erai was at all those places and most importantly in our very own hearts too.
Our first stop, Malaysia Thaiveedu
Receiving vibhuti prasad from Swami Govindan
Agathiyar at Malaysia Thaiveedu
With these words of wisdom, we bid farewell to Swami and walked across to our next destination, the Sri Mahalakshmi Temple, just across the road.
After seeking the blessings of the Goddess, we boarded the bus and headed for Chitramuthu Adigal's guru's samadhi at the Sri Jaganatha Swamigal Sivalayam in Tapah.
Sri Jaganatha Swamigal's samadhi
Having chanted Jaganatha Swamigal's name and after lighting the lamp, we moved on to the Sri Shiva Subramaniam Temple, at Kampong Kepayang. Sri Pamban Maniam and Dr Tiagarajah of the Sri Mayuranathar Alayam, Srimath Pamban Kumaraguruthasa Thirukovil in Dengkil ushered us and generously provided the afternoon meals. They had conducted the Pamban Swamigal Peruvizha at this venue, earlier in the morning.
Flyer for Pamban Swamigal Peruvizha
Pamban S.Maniam (centre) & Dr VJ Tiagarajah (far right) with devotees
Lord Siva Subramaniar with Valli & Deivanai, accompanied by Pamban Swamigal
A dance performance to entertain the devotees
Dr VJ Tiagarajah (right) with Sri Balachander Aiya
Konganar
Agathiyar
Ramadevar
Kuthambai Siddhar
Machamuni
Karuvurar
Edaikadar
Sivavakiyar
Thirumular
Dhanvantri
Patanjali
Sattainathar
Sundaranandar
Vanmigar
Korakar
Bhogar
Kamalamuni
Pambatti
Panjamuga Anjaneya at the adjacent Siva Temple
We then stopped over at the Kwan Yin Tong Temple in Ipoh that houses 18 Chinese Siddhas.
Buddha at Kwan Yin Tong
The 18 Chinese Siddhas
Moving on, we made our way slowly along a 4 km laterite path through the Sungai Siput Estate, arriving at the Sri Shiva Shanmugar Cave Temple. Making our way into the caves we are shown the presence of Siddhas on the faces of the rocks. The Gurukal or temple priest pointed out to the spot where Chitramuthu Adigal had meditated. The priests shared with us the secrets that these caves held, closely kept guarded.
Sri Shiva Shanmugar Cave Temple entrance
The mulasthaanam
Vasantha Mandapam
Agathiyar
Subramaniar
Ramalinga Adigal
Making our way into the interior of the cave
Various outcrops that take the form of deities
On reaching our final destination, the Jegathguru Sri Raghavendra Swamigal Miruthiga Brindavanam Kinta at Ipoh, we find a moment to meditate before heading back to Kuala Lumpur and our homes.
Sri Raghavendra
Panjamuga Anjaneyar & Agathiyar (right) at the Brindavanam
It was a truly fulfilling pilgrimage of local temples, beautifully put together and organized by Sri Krishna and his team from AUM Holidays and with assistance from Sri Balachander Aiya and Saravanan Palanisamy. Credit should be given to Bala Chandran and his Thondu Seivom team for their much appreciated assistance while on the ground.
Credit has to be given to the devotees too, the chosen few, blessed to travel along on this spiritual yatra, giving us their fullest cooperation.
We received many positive feedback after the yatra in our Whatsapp group.
Hi all, I would like to take this opportunity to say my sincere thanks from my bottom of my heart...for this wonderful 1 day yatra. My sincere thanks to Mr Bala Chandran, Bala Jothi, AVM members & all of u... I really enjoyed this trip very much with lot of lot of blessings from lord Siva, muruga, Agathiyar aiya, Sitharkal n Mahans... My humble n special request.. Hope this yatra will continue every year! Aum agathisaya namaha....
Totally agreed. There was so much preparation to make sure everything went well. Even during trip could see the commitment to make sure all had a good trip. Blessings and thank you to organisers of trip
agreed. v really appreciate the amount of work n preparation put in by sri krishna n friends, saravanan, bala aiya n thondu seivo members. tqvm.
It was my pleasure to be with all of you on this auspicious trip. Thank you Sri Krishnan, Bala Anne, Shan Anne, thondu seivom team and my fellow family members. Good night and we shall meet soon.
Ellorukum eninia kalaivankam thank you thank you each and everyone really had a wonderful trip and lot of blessing was very happy with all of you
Good morning all, had a wonderful journey n experience. With Agathiyar Appa blessing had a chance to travel with good souls n with their experiences. Thanks to all once again.
Good Morning Everybody,great trip...great people, great experiences....Thank to Mr.Shan , Mr.Krishna and Thondu Seivom team,And both rhe Mr.Bala's.....share an experiece...while walking inside the cave...i heard an inner voice stating...that there is a very large snake here...didnt pay much attention to it...but when the priest spoke about a white snake..it was quite shocking....in Chinese legends White Snakes..hv divibe powers and , can also be Guardians, in this case probably Guardian of the cave....
Kalai vanakam...thanks to everyone..last minute only I got the seat.but it's really a big opportunity for me..thanks dear friends .feel like one family. I'm blessed with agathiar appa....
Great day... great people and great mystical experience... thank you very much everybody. Very contented.. Thank You again.
Thank you so much to all. No word to express, really such a wonder full spiritual journey with wonderful people.
Vanakkam... We reached home safely.. We felt very happy in this spiritual Yatra.. Got soulful darshan n blessings of shivan, murugan , agastiyar Appa..kids also enjoyed well..thanks to all our AVM ppl..Thanks
Thank you so much to all for the wonder full spiritual journey with wonderful people.
Thank you so much for the superb journey my dear family members
We have reached Singapore safely,thanks for giving us good opportunity.this is another one good spiritual yathra i n my spiritual travel.got so many experience.thanks for organized this yathra and thanks for all."Thankyou guru nathar agathiyar to give me very very good people in my life" no words to say all frnds take care of us like as agathiyar.MY BATTERY FULLY CHARGED.
Me and family having wonderful experience by this yantra and no word to discripe. Thanks for the organisers and the good souls for everything.
