Manomaya Buddha Temple
Manomaya Buddha Temple was established in 2023 during a consecration ceremony.[1][2] The ceremony was attended by Clergy from Wat Pak Nam Temple in Thailand as the Guest of Honour.[3] The ceremony attracted over 2000 visitors and was covered by local media.[4][5]
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Paganeri |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Website | paganeri |
| Architectural description | |
| Completed | 2023 |
| Specifications | |
The temple is in the village of Paganeri in South India.[6] Paganeri is a village in Kalaiyarkoil Block in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu State, India.[7] It is located 20 KM towards North from District headquarters Sivaganga. 19 KM from Kalaiyarkoil. 454 KM from State capital Chennai.[8]
The temple is privately owned and as such does not accept donations.[9] The purpose is to offer visitors a spiritual experience from where they will learn more about themselves, the world we live in and how to be happier within both.[10]
The temple was established by Manikandan Chockalingam CEO of Cal4Care.
Why this Buddha Pedam?
Considering the name and location of this town, this Buddha is blessed and called ‘Manomaya Buddha’ on the advice of Buddhist Bhikkhu from “Wat Pak Nam” temple in Thailand.
It is believed that by meditating and contemplating on the pillars and walls of this temple in honor of the Buddha’s teachings, one can attain the same peace and enlightenment that the Buddha attained.
The Pedhama is designed to provide a peaceful environment for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and cultivate peace of mind and wisdom. In addition, the Buddha Pedhama enables individuals to come together to connect with each other in community and share their spiritual journey.
This private temple also serves as a place of peace for Paganeri village and peace of mind for mankind.
References
- ↑ "டோக்கியோ ஸ்டைலில் புத்தர் பீடம் பாகனேரியில் பார்க்கலாம்". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ↑ Paganeri. "செட்டிநாட்டு (பாகனேரி) புத்த கயா" (PDF).
- ↑ Buddha. "Grand Consecration Ceremony - Paganeri Buddha". Paganeri. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ↑ "Manomaya Buddha Temple Tamil - Media & Press". Paganeri. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ↑ Sun Seithigal | சன் மாலை செய்திகள் | 03-04-2023 | Evening News | Sun News, retrieved 2023-05-28
- ↑ Venkatesan (Mar 14, 2023). "Dinamalar Special edition": 3–4.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "Paganeri Village in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu | villageinfo.in". villageinfo.in. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ↑ https://www.mapsofindia.com/villages/tamil-nadu/sivaganga/sivaganga/paganeri.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.thanthitv.com/latest-news/consecration-of-buddha-statue-in-paganeri-16741.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)[dead link] - ↑ "Manomaya Buddha Temple in South India". Paganeri. Retrieved 2023-04-04.