Lord Ganesha Poem by Umasree Raghunath

Ganesha, Ganesh, Pillayarpatti Ganesha
Inside the oldest cave temple on rock cut form
Situated between Pudukkottai and Karaikudi towns
Rock cut images of Lingodbhavar and Lord Shiva
Testimonies to the vibrant temple culture of Tamil Nadu
Steeped in tradition passed down through centuries
Pillayar…portrayed with two arms and a trunk
Curled towards right in valampuri style and form
6 feet tall mammoth Ganesh in excavated cave
Off of a hill in the precincts of the temple
Along with Tiruveesar, Marudankudi Eesar
Vaadaamalar Mangai enriching the stalapuranam
Lord Vinayaga, the Lord of Wisdom blesses
Wishes of devotees satisfied like Karpagam tree
Seated without Angusapasam with his legs folded
Artha Padma asana of the incomparable leader
Valampuri Vinayaga facing north bless all with wealth
Inscriptions dated back to 1600 year ancient dwelt
Innermost rock cut shrines of Karpaga Vinayaga
Came into being along with Tiruveesar in pre-pallava origin
Reminiscences of Pandya Patronage to this temple
As we visit this place to seek his blessings,
We bow down to him in devotion for unending peace
He is the beginning and he is the path for growth
Making us realize the inner strengths of all of us
Ganesha, Ganesha…Ganapathi Baba Moriya!
Ganesha, Ganesha, Pillayarpatti Ganesha!