THE RISE OF JEEVA SAMADHI
PEETAM IN PUDUR
After
having plunged deep into an unique penance for few months, Sri Annan attained
Jeeva Samadhi at 02:30pm on Wednesday, the 22 Feb 1989.Many of His disciples
were not aware about the characteristics of Jeeva Samadhi. The devotees were
emotionally collapsed by the mere thought of having lost their beloved Master.
Nothing was arising in their mind regarding what was to be done next.A group of
devotees including Vilamal Ayya(Sivaprakasam)
ran to Andalpuram Swamigal and cried in front of Him of their tragedy of
Annan’s demise. Andalpuram Swamigal, after hearing about the Samadhi of His
most respected and soulful disciple, entered into a deep trance for a moment
and said, “your Annan has reached the highest state. Need not worry”, and
continued His own activities with poise. The devotees though grief struck
returned Pudur with Swami’s consent for Jeeva Samadhi Peetam for Annan. The
devotees unanimously decided to raise a Samadhi Peetam over Annan’s apparent mortal coil.
The Ground opposite to rice
mill was selected for this sacred mission and after carrying out all rituals
for a Jeevan muktha ,the sthula dhegam of Annan was put to rest in that place
on 23rd Feb 1989.Thus came into existence the Jeeva Samadhi Peetam of Annan at
Pudur.
Till now the simplicity and
originality of a Siddha Peetam is maintained here by Annan's purvashrama family
members..Annan’s younger brother Sri Bakthavachalam makes sure that none of the
so called modernization enters into the Jeeva Samadhi shrine.If modernized, He
says,‘The poors of this locality may not be able to access this shrine as they
do now,then very core of Annan’s life of equanimity may miss from this place.’
So no code of conduct is formulated for the devotees to pray Annan here.
Devotees can freely express their own way of worship to Annan.when we stayed in
that place on a Friday,we found a devotee coming with marie biscuit,some with
murukku and another man with halwa and praying Annan for their emancipation! Infact pure bakthi and
surrender is given more importance than any other formulated rituals in this
place.The devotees are the luckiest and blessed by this calm and cool
environment.
Deities in the Shrine premises:
·
Ganapathy
·
Sri Aandalpuram Swamigal (In Yogic Posture)
·
Maha Kali(Stone Images representing Divine
Mother that formed part of Annan’s
worship.)
·
Sri Annan Swamigal(Primary Idol image raised on the Jeeva Samadhi Peedam)
Scheduled Events:
·
Every Friday Abishekam and Pooja are
performed for Annan Swamigal at around 08:00 pm
·
Pournami Pooja on every full moon day at
around 08:00 pm
·
Guru Pooja of Sri Annan Swamigal (Major
Event of this Shrine) on 23rd
Feb.
·
Guru Pooja of Sri Aandalpuram Swamigal in
Sep.
How Devotees worship Sri Annan Swamigal:
When
Annan was living in His sthula dhegam ,the devotees come to Annan first and
prostrate Him. Annan used to send them to worship 'Athimarathu Aachi' and then
devotees come back to His room for His loving counsel. The same tradition is
being followed now also.
The devotee comes to Annan's
Peedam first, get His consent to worship 'Athimarathu Aachi',then goes to
'Athimarathu Aachi' in the rice mill premises, worship Her with Agarbathi.Now
the devotee comes back to Annan's Peedam and offers prayer to the lotus feet of
Annan with overwhelming love and gratitude. None of the customary rules are
imposed on a devotee in expressing love towards Annan is a departure from that
of an organised Shrine.
Especially on Friday and
Pournamy nights many devotees sleep in the shrine Premises for receiving
guidance and protection from Annan. It’s a miracle happening even today that
the devotees who completely surrender to Annan’s feet, get their problems
addressed by Annan and Annan’s grace always protect and guide them in all their
endeavors.
Darshan Hours:
A Devotee can have Darshan of Annan Peedam at any Time. Few agarbathis, a piece of garland, any eatable offered to Annan with Heart full of love and surrender will suffice to descend the grace of Annan on oneself.
‘Athimarathu Achi’ and Annan’s room are in the rice mill premises where Annan lived for most of His period.These places of historic importance are near to this Jeeva Samadhi shrine. A devotee can have Darshan of these two centers of Divine expressions whenever one visits Pudur.
