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Why No Salt is added in Oppuliappan Temple Prasadam when it is cooked?
When the great sea of Vaikunda, the Thiruparkadal was churned, Sri Lakshmi devi and Sri Thulasi devi emerged out from the sea.
Lord Narayana, placed Mahalakshmi in his heart. Thulasi devi
too wanted to marry Lord Narayana. So, he guided her to become a thulasi plant
where Maharishi Markandeya performed penance. She came to Thirunageswaram near
Jumbling. After a long period of hard penance Lord Narayana gave her the
wife post. Lord Narayana gave Mahalakshmi a place in his heart but he gave
Thulasi devi a very special opportunity (IE) Thilasi devi has permanently got
the place as a garland around his neck.
So internally Mahalakshmi blesses us and externally Thulasi
devi blesses us. From then Thulasi is considered as a sacred herb and has lots
of medicinal values it.
Markandeya Maharishi is the son of Mrikantu Maharishi and he
had the wonderful opportunity of having dharsan of both Mahavishnu and Lord
Shiva in his life time.
He prayed hard to Lord Vishnu, asking him to granted him Bhoomidevi
as his daughter his wish was granted for one day he found Bhoomidevi as a two
year old child under the Thulasi plant in the forest in Thirunageswaram.
Days went by and one day, Lord Vishnu came as an old
Brahmin. Markandeya Maharishi gave him a very hearty welcome the aged Brahmin
wanted to marry Bhoomi devi. But, Markandeya Maharishi tried to explain him
that his daughter was too young to get married.
But the Brahmin refused to accept his reasons and
blackmailed him that if he did not have Bhoomi devi as his wife he would die on
the spot.
Maharishi pleaded him to leave his child. He told him that
my daughter is not yet fit for marriage mentally and physically. She doesn't
even know to cook food with proper proportion of salt. But the old man unable
to be convinced. So, he Maharishi asked his daughter to accept for marriage.
She started crying and told her father that she too would die if her father
compelled her to marry the old man.
Now, Markandeya Maharishi was caught in fix. He pleaded
Mahavishnu to get him out of the problem. Internally he knelt before the Lord
and caught his feet and prayed hard to solve his problem.
When Maharishi woke from Dhyanam (Prayer), instead of aged
Brahmin he found Lord Mahavishnu clad in most beautiful clothing with one hand
in his hip and the other seeking Bhoomi devi's hand for marriage.
Bhoomi devi was very happy and was really to accept Lord
Mahavishnu as her husband. Markandeya Maharishi too was very happy.
So on the day of Sravana Natchatram of the Tamil Month
Aipasi Lord Mahavishnu married Bhoomidevi. The grand occasion was graced by
Lord Brahma and all the celestial persons (ie) devars. Even than Markanteya
Maharishi felt sad due to his boundless towards his daughter. He feared that
his daughter might not know the correct quantity of salt for dishes. So he
asked Lord Mahavishnu three boons:
1. O! Lord you should take dishes without salt in this
place. But the dishes should taste wonderful to you and your devotees.
2. You should never leave my daughter alone, you have to
stay with her forever.
3. This place should be named after me.
Hence, from the onwards, Lord Vishnu takes food without salt
and so he is called Oppiliappan (ie) Uppu - illatha - appan literall Lord
without salt.
So, even today Lord Oppiliappan takes food without salt.
Many may think that why so importance to salt. Salt is the main item not only
in South Indian dish but in multi continental too. Without salt nothing would
taste high. To improve the level of Sweetness to, a pinch of salt is being
added. But too much of salt will also spoil the dish. Hence salt plays an
important place. Lord Mahavishnu has forbidden such an item showing humanity
that love is the most wanted thing in one's life rather than anything including
hatredness.
GREATNESS OF THE TEMPLE
Lord Vishnu-Perumal came to Sage Markandeya on a Panguni (March-April) Tiruvonam star day seeking his daughter’s hand in marriage. The wedding took place on Aipasi (October-November) Tiruvonam Star day. Remembering this event, on Tiruvonam Star day each month, special pujas are performed with Aganda Deepa (big deepa) and Long deepa – Vaal deepa lighting. It is believed that Mother Mahalakshmi graces devotees from these lamps. This darshan is considered a lucky one by the devotees. On Aavani Tiruvonam star day, Perumal grants darshan – Udaya Garuda Sevai. Then He bathes in the Nattaru River praised as Dakshina Ganga. Special pujas are performed after this event.
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When the great sea of Vaikunda, the Thiruparkadal was churned, Sri Lakshmi devi and Sri Thulasi devi emerged out from the sea.
Lord Narayana, placed Mahalakshmi in his heart. Thulasi devi
too wanted to marry Lord Narayana. So, he guided her to become a thulasi plant
where Maharishi Markandeya performed penance. She came to Thirunageswaram near
Jumbling. After a long period of hard penance Lord Narayana gave her the
wife post. Lord Narayana gave Mahalakshmi a place in his heart but he gave
Thulasi devi a very special opportunity (IE) Thilasi devi has permanently got
the place as a garland around his neck.
So internally Mahalakshmi blesses us and externally Thulasi
devi blesses us. From then Thulasi is considered as a sacred herb and has lots
of medicinal values it.
Markandeya Maharishi is the son of Mrikantu Maharishi and he
had the wonderful opportunity of having dharsan of both Mahavishnu and Lord
Shiva in his life time.
He prayed hard to Lord Vishnu, asking him to granted him Bhoomidevi
as his daughter his wish was granted for one day he found Bhoomidevi as a two
year old child under the Thulasi plant in the forest in Thirunageswaram.
Days went by and one day, Lord Vishnu came as an old
Brahmin. Markandeya Maharishi gave him a very hearty welcome the aged Brahmin
wanted to marry Bhoomi devi. But, Markandeya Maharishi tried to explain him
that his daughter was too young to get married.
But the Brahmin refused to accept his reasons and
blackmailed him that if he did not have Bhoomi devi as his wife he would die on
the spot.
Maharishi pleaded him to leave his child. He told him that
my daughter is not yet fit for marriage mentally and physically. She doesn't
even know to cook food with proper proportion of salt. But the old man unable
to be convinced. So, he Maharishi asked his daughter to accept for marriage.
She started crying and told her father that she too would die if her father
compelled her to marry the old man.
Now, Markandeya Maharishi was caught in fix. He pleaded
Mahavishnu to get him out of the problem. Internally he knelt before the Lord
and caught his feet and prayed hard to solve his problem.
When Maharishi woke from Dhyanam (Prayer), instead of aged
Brahmin he found Lord Mahavishnu clad in most beautiful clothing with one hand
in his hip and the other seeking Bhoomi devi's hand for marriage.
Bhoomi devi was very happy and was really to accept Lord
Mahavishnu as her husband. Markandeya Maharishi too was very happy.
So on the day of Sravana Natchatram of the Tamil Month
Aipasi Lord Mahavishnu married Bhoomidevi. The grand occasion was graced by
Lord Brahma and all the celestial persons (ie) devars. Even than Markanteya
Maharishi felt sad due to his boundless towards his daughter. He feared that
his daughter might not know the correct quantity of salt for dishes. So he
asked Lord Mahavishnu three boons:
1. O! Lord you should take dishes without salt in this
place. But the dishes should taste wonderful to you and your devotees.
2. You should never leave my daughter alone, you have to
stay with her forever.
3. This place should be named after me.
Hence, from the onwards, Lord Vishnu takes food without salt
and so he is called Oppiliappan (ie) Uppu - illatha - appan literall Lord
without salt.
So, even today Lord Oppiliappan takes food without salt.
Many may think that why so importance to salt. Salt is the main item not only
in South Indian dish but in multi continental too. Without salt nothing would
taste high. To improve the level of Sweetness to, a pinch of salt is being
added. But too much of salt will also spoil the dish. Hence salt plays an
important place. Lord Mahavishnu has forbidden such an item showing humanity
that love is the most wanted thing in one's life rather than anything including
hatredness.
GREATNESS OF THE TEMPLE
Lord Vishnu-Perumal came to Sage Markandeya on a Panguni (March-April) Tiruvonam star day seeking his daughter’s hand in marriage. The wedding took place on Aipasi (October-November) Tiruvonam Star day. Remembering this event, on Tiruvonam Star day each month, special pujas are performed with Aganda Deepa (big deepa) and Long deepa – Vaal deepa lighting. It is believed that Mother Mahalakshmi graces devotees from these lamps. This darshan is considered a lucky one by the devotees. On Aavani Tiruvonam star day, Perumal grants darshan – Udaya Garuda Sevai. Then He bathes in the Nattaru River praised as Dakshina Ganga. Special pujas are performed after this event.
Source: web search
oppiliappanswamytemple.tnhrce
This post is for sharing knowledge only, no intention to violate any copy rights