14. ஈஞசநட ஈஸவரன கயல வரலறம சறபபம

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Authors: Madurai. MUTHTHARASI – Art Literary Culture Tamil Journal
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Abstract

Our ancestors sailed across the seas in search of wealth. They then generously distributed it for the welfare of others. They performed great deeds such as building temples, digging ponds, and planting trees, thus finding joy themselves and bringing joy to those around them. Through temples, the livelihoods of various people improved both directly and indirectly. Moreover, people considered the deities as a power greater than themselves, a force that guided their lives. Therefore, they lived by the principle of not settling in a village without a temple, and deeply ingrained in their minds the belief that divine justice would prevail. Thus, they lived upholding righteousness even in times of conflict. Today's practical life is characterized by excessive mechanization. Western education, while contributing to our economic and social development, has also dulled our sense of humanity. In the media, we see numerous instances of young people going astray. To liberate people from this situation, and with the aim of reminding them of faith in God and the immeasurable services rendered by our ancestors to temples, this article, "The History and Significance of the Injinaadu Eswaran Temple," is presented.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Religious Tourism and Spaces Indian and Buddhist Studies Cultural and Mythological Studies

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
7 February 2026
Language
TA