Aayu Publications

The temple of Medicine and Healing is dedicated to the Hindu god and goddess- Marundeeswarar and Thirupurasundari. This 1300 year old temple is located inThiruvanmiyur, Chennai, and attracts hundreds of devotees, especially those suffering from serious disorders. They believe the deity can heal them or find a cure. This book is a comprehensive record of the sacred temple, and its evolution over centuries to become a place of divine healing, with significant cultural & aesthetic significance. The temple is a classic example of 11th century Chola-Pallava Hindu temple architecture, sculptures and stucco figures. The gorgeous premises apart, Marundeeswarar temple is known for its elaborate rituals and grand temple festival. Authoritatively written and impressively illustrated with rare photographs, the book takes the reader on a journey through Sri Marundeeswarar Temple, a prominent and, ancient temple of Tamil Nadu. V.V.S. Manian has had an extremely successful and unique career in the fields of marketing, Communication, Journalism and Teaching. He started off as Project and Chief Marketing Manager, Modern Bakeries Ltd., New Delhi. He travelled the length and breadth of India. He moved from public sector to advertising and media and has worked at leading organizations like WS Industries and Efficient Publicities. He has worked as a freelance journalist and photographer for The Mail, Madras (Chennai). He contributed regularly to The Hindu, Deccan Herald, Bhavan's Journal and Trinity Mirror. He was the founder editor of two weeklies, Blue streak and Janamitran. He currently runs the Asian News and Features Syndicate, Chennai.