The 'Tulsi' plant or Indian basil is an important symbol in the Vedic tradition. The name 'Tulsi' means "the incomparable one".

Looking at, touching, meditating upon, praying to, worshipping, planting or ingesting Tulsi leaves can cleanse one of sins committed in several births. It is said that all deities reside in this plant right from the root to the shoots.

A scientist from the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India, found that a person with initial auric field emanating outwards at 2.5m (average) expanded to 6.15 m when standing near to a Tulsi plant.

Other studies have shown the Tulsi to greatly minimize the effect of nuclear radiation. Plant some around your home for protection of negative energy fields (thoughts as well as external sources such as radiation and increased electromagnetism- be sure to strategically place near the microwave, computer and television set).

Not only does it neutralize harmful effects by transforming the energies, it forms a protective barrier and emits a positive so use the plant all around your home to create a healthier environment. In Ayurvedic medicine Tulsi is used for a wide variety of healing remedies as well as preventatives.

Drink it in teas, use as a herb in your food, inhale the essential oil, and even wear the malas made from the roots and stalks. The mala will increase the strength of your aura as well as reduce your negative limiting thoughts.

Some say that the Cause and Effect Temple of Pursikudi is 10,000 years old. Others say that it is more like 20,000. This is just one of the mysteries of this ancient temple. The Siddha Venkataraman identified this temple and called it as the Cause and Effect Temple. It holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of the Causal World.

There are 2 Shiva Lingams in the outside courtyard. Legend has it that at the start of each Yuga, the Siva Lingam in the Sanctum Sanctorum is exchanged for one of these Shiva Lingams in wait. No one knows exactly how it happens, only that is does. Apparently there is 1 Shiva Lingam that is missing and that one day it will just show up.

The Shiva Lingam is known as Kalihastishwara and the Goddess as Jnanambika. She remains in the meditation pose. She is the Goddess of Knowledge. (Jnana = Knowledge)

There is a Vishnu at this temple too known as Jnanavaradharajaperumal. He is said to contain great knowledge as well. Bhairava is here and known as Jnanabhairava and Hunuman (aka: Anjaneya) is here and known as Jnananjaneya.

Although it is a Shiva Temple, there is a featured Tulsi Tree here that is worshiped. One must develop a relationship with Tulsi to gain further knowledge of the Causal World.

The temple is in disrepair. Retaining walls must be restored, stone blocks replaced, jungle overgrowth chopped back, general cleaning and clearing of rubble and a well dug. As of now, water for puja must be carried from the nearest village.

When more information of this mysterious and ancient temple is available we will be sure to pass it on.

Lord Maha Vishnu took a feminine form to eliminate all vices in the Universe. This feminine form is referred to as 'Eka-Dasi'. Eka is one and Dasi refers to ten and together making eleven. Each lunar phase has a name and is associated with Lord Vishnu in the form of the Goddess to bless the human life with abundant prosperity. Its significance paves the way for success in all your accomplishments and bestows you with trouble-free, successful, and a wealthy life of honor!

According to Vedic mythology, Ekadasi represents a potent time for elimination of Karma. It is the divine time of opportunity to add abundant merit to your karmic balance sheet. Even Celestials eagerly wait for that time period to realize unlimited merit. You can experience incredible changes in your psycho-spiritual body and progress towards perfection by observing a few simple and great rituals on this day.

• The 'Tulsi' plant or Indian basil is an important symbol in the Vedic tradition. The name 'Tulsi' means "the incomparable one". Praying to, looking at, touching on, meditating upon, worshipping, planting or ingesting Tulsi leaves can cleanse several sins committed in several births. It is said that all deities reside in this plant right from the root to the shoots.
• A scientist from the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India found that a person with initial auric field emanating outwards at 2.5m (average) expanded to 6.15 m when standing near to a Tulsi plant.
• Other studies have shown the Tulsi to greatly minimize the effect of nuclear radiation. Plant some around your home for protection of negative energy fields (thoughts as well as external sources such as radiation and increased electromagnetism- be sure to strategically place near the microwave, computer and television set).
• Not only does it neutralize harmful effects by transforming the energies, it forms a protective barrier and emits a positive energy. So use the plant all around your home to create a healthier environment. In Ayurvedic medicine Tulsi is used for a wide variety of healing remedies as well as preventatives.
• Drink it in teas, use as a herb in your food, inhale the essential oil, and even wear the malas made from the roots and stalks. The mala will increase the strength of your aura as well as reduce your negative limiting thoughts.

The Cause and Effect Temple was identified by Siddha Venkataraman. Some say that the Cause and Effect Temple of Pursikudi is 10,000 years old and others say that it is more than 20,000. This is just one of the mysteries of this ancient temple. The great significance of this temple is that it holds the key to unlock the mysteries of the material World.

There are 2 Shiva Lingams in the outside courtyard. Legend says that, at the start of each Yuga, the Shiva Lingam in the Sanctum is exchanged for one of these Shiva Lingams in wait. No one knows exactly how this miracle happens. Apparently, there is one Shiva Lingam that is missing and that one day it will just show up.

The Shiva Lingam is known as "Kalihastishwara" and the Goddess as "Jnanambika". She is the Goddess of Knowledge who remains in the meditation pose.

There is a Vishnu at this Shiva temple known as "Jnanavaradharajaperumal". He bestows his devotees with knowledge and wisdom in life. Bhairava present here is known as "Jnanabhairava" and Hanuman present here is known as "Jnananjaneya".

Although it is a Shiva Temple, there is a featured Tulsi Tree here that is worshiped to eradicate the negative power of Karma in oneself and gain the blessings of Lord Vishnu. One must develop a relationship with Tulsi to gain further knowledge of the Causal World.

The Temple is in disrepair. Retaining walls must be restored, stone blocks to be replaced, jungle overgrowth to be chopped back, general cleaning and clearing of rubble and a well dug. As of now, water for Pooja must be carried from the nearest village.