Traditions of Shiva worship in Tamil Nadu, Vedic agamas vs. Tamil agamas (Part 1 of 6)

A discussion with vedic scholar Sri Atmatattva Das on the topic of “Worship rituals according to Vedic Agamas and Tamil Agamas“. Other topics covered include the ancient prayers for Shiva and Skanda revealed in the Tamil language, the dispute in Chidambaram over allowing Tamil prayers to be sung for the deity, etc. There are two main traditions that govern the worship of Shiva in South Indian temples - the Sanskrit based agama tradition (called vedic), and the local tradition of the Shaiva agamas (presen