Marundeeswarar Temple INTRODUCTION Marundeeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams and the great nayanar saints Appar and Tirugnana Sambandar have sung about the importance of this temple. The temple has been reconstructed and renovated by the Chola kings during the 11th century. The Marundeeswarar temple isRead More →
INTRODUCTION The Brahmapureeswarar Temple is situated in Thirupattur. It is believed that by visiting this temple our fate can by changed by the blessings of Lord Brahma. Once Lord Brahma has got pride that he was the ultimate Creator of the entire Universe. Lord Brahma thought that he has got more powers thanRead More →
Kannaki Amman INTRODUCTION Kannaki Amman is the divine form of the pious and noble woman Kannagi, who was worshipped mainly in Sri Lanka and Kerala. She is considered as the goddess of chastity, rain and fertilization. She is also worshipped by the Sinhalese Buddhists as Pattini Deviyo. There is also a statue of Kannaki at Bharathi Salai, Marina Beach,Read More →
INTRODUCTION There is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Kalabhairava, an aspect of Lord Shiva, and it is situated in Morepalayam, Tiruchengodu Thaluk, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, 637205. This temple was constructed by the then ruler of Tiruchengodu, approximately before 300 years ago. Here Lord Bhairava can be seen in the main shrine of theRead More →
Sri Vana Durgaiamman Temple, Kathiramangalam INTRODUCTION Ma Vana Durga Parameshwari Amman temple is situated in Kathiramangalam, Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu and it is situated few kilometres faraway from Kumbakonam, and recently I have visited this famous Temple of Devi Durga and I had attained great spiritual enlightenment and delighted after visiting the shrine ofRead More →
Arulmigu Mathura Kaliamman Temple, Siruvachur INTRODUCTION The Mathura Kaliamman Temple is a famous dedicated to Ma Kali, and it is situated in the village of Siruvachur in Perambalur District in Tamil Nadu. The Divine Chariot procession festival and the Tamil Month Panguni festivals are considered as very important festivals whichRead More →
Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, Putlur, Thiruvallur INTRODUCTION Angala Parameswari Temple is a famous Temple which is dedicated to Ma Parameswari Amman, also called as Angala Parameswari, a form of Ma Shakti Devi, is located at Putlur Village in Thiruvallur. The Chief Deity of the Temple is Ma Poongavanathamman, also knownRead More →
KOLANJIAPPAR TEMPLE, VIRUDACHALAM INTRODUCTION Kolanjiappar temple is situated in a village in Virudhachalam in Tamil Nadu, and here Lord Murugan is being worshipped as the chief deity. This temple was visited by the holy saint Sundarar and due to that, it had attained good name and fame. This temple is kept open for theRead More →
ARULMIGU SRI KASI VINAYAGAR TEMPLE, KODAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI INTRODUCTION Whenever we recite the word Kasi, we would recite the name of Lord Kasiviswanathar and Ma Kasi Visalakshi also. There is a wonderful temple for Lord Vinayaga, who is popularly known as Sri Kasi Vinayagar Temple, and it is situated in PalayakaranRead More →
TEMPLES OF LORD VINAYAKA INTRODUCTION We can find the temples of Lord Vinayaka in every nook and corner of India, and especially in South India. Though the temples may vary in their size, like small or big, but the deity present in all those temples contain good spiritual powers, enoughRead More →
KOTHANDA RAMASWAMY TEMPLE, RAMESWARAM INTRODUCTION The Kothandaramaswamy Temple is located at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, is a sacred temple dedicated to Lord Rama. The temple contains deities such as Rama, Lakshmana, Sita, Hanuman and also Vibhishana. The temple attracts large number of tourists especially during the Rama Navami Festival day, and the area is surrounded by sea. The temple is believed toRead More →
NITHYA KALYANA PERUMAL TEMPLE, THIRUVIDANTHAI INTRODUCTION Nithyakalayana Perumal temple is a temple situated in Thiruvidanthai, in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu, and it is dedicated to Lord Varaha, the famous boar avatar of Lord Vishnu. The temple is very good in art and architecture, and the significance of this temple was sung by the great Alwar saints. It isRead More →
MA JANAKI TEMPLE, NEPAL INTRODUCTION Janaki Mandir is a wonderful temple situated in Janakpur, Nepal, and it is dedicated to Ma Sita, the pious consort of Lord Rama. This temple is built both in Hindu and Islamic style, and it is rich in art and architecture. The temple is big in size, and it was built usingRead More →
KARUKATHAMMAN TEMPLE, CHETPET, CHENNAI INTRODUCTION There is a famous temple dedicated for Amman in Chennai, which is known as Karukathamman Temple, which means protecting the child even when it stays in the womb of its Mother, and address of the temple is: No.130, M.C. Nicholas Road, M.S. Nagar, Chetpet, ChennaiRead More →
GOVARDHAN PARIKRAMA INTRODUCTION Govardhan Is A Sacred Place, Which Is Situated In Mathura, at Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that at this place, Lord Krishna had lifted the Govardhan hill on his finger. Considering it as a holy place, regularly, devotees from all over the world visit this place inRead More →
ARULMIGU ANGALA PARAMESWARI AMMAN TEMPLE, ERODE INTRODUCTION Angala Parameswari Amman or Angalamman is a form of goddess Parvathi, and her Origin is Melmalayanoor. The Kula Devata for most of the devotees in Tamil Nadu is Ma Angala Parameswari Amman. Ankalamma is considered to be one among the “Seven Divine Mothers”,Read More →
SRI BHAGALAMUKHI DEVI TEMPLE, THIRUNELVELI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU INTRODUCTION There is a marvellous temple built for Ma Bagalamukhi Mata in Kallidaikurichi, Pappankulam Village in Tirunelveli District at Tamil Nadu. There are only few temples dedicated for Ma Bagalamukhi, one famous temple is situated in Himachal Pradesh, India, one in Karnataka,Read More →
DHANDAYUTHAPANI MURUGAN TEMPLE, JAWAHAR NAGAR,CHENNAI INTRODUCTION Dhandayuthapani Murugan Temple is a wonderful and a medium sized temple for Lord Muruga, and it is situated in Jawahar Nagar. The address of the temple is: Karthikeyan Rd, Jawahar Nagar, chennai – 600082. This temple is situated nearby my home, and hence, IRead More →
ARULMIGU SRI MUCHANDI VINAYAGAR TEMPLE, AYANAVARAM, CHENNAI INTRODUCTION There is a nice Muchandi Vinayaka temple in Chennai, which is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka, and it is situated in Pudu Nagar Cross Street, Ayanavaram, chennai – 600023. Though it is a small temple, but the powers of the deity present insideRead More →
UTHIRAKOSAMANGAI TEMPLE, RAMANATHAPURAM DISTRICT INTRODUCTION Uthirakosamangai, is a famous Shiva temple which is located in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is an ancient one, and it is believed to have been built by the Pandya kings. The temple has been sanctified by the Shaivite saints Sri Manickavasagar and by Sri Arunagirinathar through their divine hymns. The temple is consideredRead More →