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This stone is housed in a small shed and people who know its significance, visit it on their way toMantralayam. If one travels by train, Madhavaram is on the way from the Mantralayam RoadJunction to Mantralayam.

Venkanna had the fortune of witnessing the Brindavana Pravesa of Guru Raghavendra Swamy.Pleased with his devotion, the Guru gave him the Padukas that he had been wearing .Today the11th generation of Venkanna, still stay at the old Manchala Village on the banks of Tungabadraand perform poojas at the Moola Brindavana. The Padukas given by Sri Raghavendra Swamy isstill protected by them, and worshipped in their personal pooja room. This house is close to theVenkataramana Swamy temple, installed and worshipped by Guru Raghavendra Swamy.

Venkanna was an able administrator and performed several tasks for the interests of the peopleof Adoni. In fact the tank that he had built for storing water at Adoni, called Venkanna Bhavistands till date bearing testimony to the devotion and efficiency of Venkanna who from a merecowherd had become a Diwan,purely through the grace of Guru Raghavendraswamy.

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Next time we visit Mantralaya we will take more time to see all these connected nearbyVillages.If I am Lucky we will try to make it in New Year1Dr V thanumoorthy

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madhuramvenki November 13, 2011 at 3:34 AM

Very inspiring.I have gone twice to Mantralayam and seen Venkataramanaswamy temple buthave not seen The padukas and the Rama stone between mantralaya Road andMantralayam.next time I shall definitely see all mentioned by u, Priya.Thanks a lot.

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Iyer November 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM

Splendid Priya. It brought before my mind's eyes the Holy Place in its entirety.

I was at Mantralayam in March this year and had the good fortune of having darshan of SriRaghavendra Swamy's Brindavanam, Sri Vadeendra Teertha Swamiji's Brindavanam. SriManchalamman, Sri Anchaneya Swami.

But on reading your write-up I realized that I have missed quite a bit, and should repair thesame when I visit the place soon enough for thanks giving (GW).

Thank you so much for this brilliant write-up Priya. May the Almighty Bless you with a chanceto visit many more temples and holy places and through your hands let Him/Her/It bring tolight Their Greatness for the welfare of the people.

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Melasevel group November 13, 2011 at 12:31 PM

I am not aware of the importance of the village of Venkanna and the paduka ofRagavendraswami is still kept in his house and worshipped by his descendents. Reasons forHanuman temple \being there is also a News to me now. Thanks for sharing all theseinformation with us.

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Priya November 13, 2011 at 2:40 PM

Dear Thanumoorthy Sir,

I will be at Manthralayam on 31st December and 1st January till about 2 pm in the afternoon.Do let me know if you are able to visit. Else God willing we will definitely plan a trip together in2012.

Thanks and regards,Priya

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Priya November 13, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Thanks so much for your feedback Dr.Krishnan, Shri.Iyer, and Madhuramvenki. I pray you areable to visit all these places during your next trip to Manthralayam.

Warm regards,Priya

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