Suryanarayana Temple, Arasavalli, Srikakulam- Andhra Pradesh
Indra, the Devendra, is here there everywhere
His Vajrayuda created a pond- Indrapushkarini
Bringing pilgrims to take a dip
In the mighty Sun Bhagawan's presence
Ruling a remote village, Arasavalli, in Andhra Pradesh
The Prabhu of the world and light, Surya Deva
Rides his majestic chariot, his three consorts by his side
Installed by the great muni Kasyapa
Dreamt by Devendra
The temple stands unique
As the rays of the sun
Touch the feet of the murti
Twice a day for a handful of minutes
In Spring and Autumn
The welfare of mankind was the goal
From nook & corners came the unfortunate
In the hope to cure the diseases of the eye and skin
Oh, God of Health, Suryanarayana Swami,
May your rays shine bright on the bhakts
And heal the pain forever.
Airavatesvara Temple, Kumbakonam- Tamil Nadu
Oh, Airavata, the holy white
elephant
You dip into the Cauveri River’s channel
For your clear skin to shine again
Giving the temple your name- a legacy
The 12th century saw your glory
In every chip and dent of this Karakkoil-
A temple built after a temple’s chariot
The musical stairs stand to a side
Their sa re ga ma pa da ne
Resounding in delight on each step of the rock
Entertaining Bhagwan Shiva and Yama
As they share this pious space
With Gods and Goddess that guide us through
Plundered, damaged, and destroyed
By the Malik Kafur, Khasrua Khan, & Tughlaq
The temple survived to be revived again
By the Vijayanagara Empire;
Yet the ruins lay nearby- a brutal reminder
Of the invaders, we are forced to glorify
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