Traditions of Shiva worship in Tamil Nadu, Vedic agamas vs. Tamil agamas (Part 1 of 6)

A discussion with vedic scholar Sri Atmatattva Das on the topic of "Worship rituals according to Vedic Agamas and Tamil Agamas". Other topics covered include the ancient prayers for Shiva and Skanda revealed in the Tamil language, the dispute in Chidambaram over allowing Tamil prayers to be sung for the deity, etc.

There are two main traditions that govern the worship of Shiva in South Indian temples - the Sanskrit based agama tradition (called vedic), and the local tradition of the Shaiva agamas (presented by various Tamil saints in the local Tamil language). In some temples a dispute has arisen as to which tradition is "correct". The most recent dispute that has come up involves the Chidambaram Nataraja temple, where certain segments of the temple priests have refused to allow Tamil prayers to be sung inside the sanctum for the deity. This discussion attempts to explain the relationship between the two branches of traditional worship, and their current relevance.

(Part 1 of 6)

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• hinduism
• vedas
• agamas
• temples
• tamil
• shaivam
• shiva
• vishnu
• vaikhanasa
• chidambaram

[indiaviews]

We are going to post a series of talks on various topics. There are 12 seperate clips on Azhwars' prabhandams, and a series on Prapannamrita.

[2009iyer]

its wonderful piece of info for lay man.. would u request u to keep posting.. how do i view the other 5 parts.. could u pl send me the links

[indiaviews]

The other five parts should be in one of the menu bars on the right. ---->

[derubala]

please add text.

thanks.

[kottarussia]

hi i am very much interested.i want to know what upanishads say about the universe and life.

[mohan0128]

Thank you for your reply regarding the Azhwars. I look forward to seeing these. Can Sri Atmatattva Prabhu be contacted by e-mail or phone. I would be interested in introducing my own mentor to him.

[mikenrobb]

It is very difficult to understand what he is saying. Sub- titles or text version would be very helpful. After four mins. I turned it off. I am very interested in what he has to say but I can't understand him.

[mshnkr45]

can a text version of this discussion be made available?

[fortheye]

all i can see on your opening page of this article is a black picture.. what does this mean unless u have blacked out the article to me...

[nabat108]

Namaste ji, Atmatatva prabhu! Very pleased to see this interesting person.

[mohan0128]

Fascinating. It is interesting that this Vaishnava gentlemen is not familiar with the Azhwars' pasurams.