Sai Kavin
There is a history behind it. I will tell it as a story or a legend.
You will agree, that Madurai means Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Many in Tamil Nadu may not be aware that during Yusuf Khan’s (read as Marudha Nayagam) time, there were plans to demolish Madurai Meenakshi Temple and build a dargah on it.
In 1756, an old fakir prepare to build a dargah (Islamic tomb) for himself atop the Madurai Meenakshi Temple with the support of Burkadullah (representing Hyder Ali, Mysore) and Yusuf Khan (representing the British).
This has angered the locals.
Unfortunately, there were no Naicker Kingdom at Madurai after the death of Madurai Regent Queen Minaxi in 1739 and there was no support from Vijayanagara empire which ended at Chandra Giri / Vellore in 1646.
This time the Goddess appeared in the form of mere 500 Kallar Polygar Soldiers.
Kallar Polygar soldiers, mere 500 in number, ravaged the Muslim King Burkadullah and the British commander Yusuf Khan and their forces.
Fakir expelled.
Burkadullah ran for cover to Sivagangai.
Yusuf Ali Khan was withdrawn by the British.
Disturbances continued to prevail in Madurai.
It is the Goddess in the form of Kallar Polygar’s fury saved the temple.
Otherwise Madurai could be another Madura, (Krishnas Birth place)
She and her aboard is still alive with holy vibrations.
Madurai Meenakshi had destroyed the plans to convert her abode to a darghah.
Ever wondered, can 500 Soldiers ravage two armies of Mysore Vassal and British forces. From that day, Madurai is called “Veeram Velanja Madurai”.
No comments:
Post a Comment