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Why are Surya Vamsha and Chandra Vamsha called so?

The Surya Vamsha (Solar Dynasty) and Chandra Vamsha (Lunar Dynasty) are named after their divine progenitors, Surya (the Sun God) and Chandra (the Moon God), respectively. The Surya Vamsha traces its lineage to Ikshvaku and includes notable kings like Rama, symbolizing radiance and sovereignty. The Chandra Vamsha traces its lineage to Pururavas, son of Chandra, and includes figures like Krishna, symbolizing tranquility and the cyclical nature of time. These associations highlight the divine origins and cultural significance of these dynasties in ancient Indian traditions.

Poigai Azhwar and Yathothkari Temple

Poigai Azhwar was born in a lotus in the tank of Yathothkari Perumal temple.

पञ्चाशत्पीठरूपिणि मां पाहि श्रीराजराजेश्वरि पञ्चदशाक्षरि पाण्ड्यकुमारि पद्मनाभसहोदरि शङ्करि देवि जगज्जननि चिद्रूपिणि देवादिनुतगुरुगुहरूपिणि देशकालपरिवर्तिनि महादेवमनोल्लासिनि निरञ्जनि देवर�....