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Ancient Temples of India: August 2012
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Ancient Temples of India. Arulmigu Narashimar Temple: Singiri kudi / Abishekapakkam, Cuddalore district. Posted by Shamala Krishnan in Ahobalam. Arulmigu Narashimar Temple: Singiri kudi / Abisheygapakkam, Cuddalore district. The temple is about 16 kms from Cuddalore to Puducherry. The main Raja Gopuram of the temple is of five tiers. As we enter into the temple. To the right side in main sanctum, we see small yoga Narashimar and Bala Narashimar. Kanakavalli Thayar in seen in separate sanctum. Arulmigu Na...
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Ancient Temples of India: February 2014
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Ancient Temples of India. Sri Thuoovai Nadhar Temple and Sri Thuoovai Nadhar Temple. Thiruvaroore. Posted by Shamala Krishnan in Devara Sthalams. 1) Sri Thuoovai Nadhar Temple. This temple is in Keezai Veedi of Thiruvaroore Thayagesar Temple opposite to chariot shed. This is one of the 275 Devara Sthalams. The historical name of the temple is Paravayul maandali. The temple was under the sea as a sand temple. For protection. Lord Siva. Regains his vision in this temple. One who has problem regarding e...
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Ancient Temples of India: June 2013
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Ancient Temples of India. Vrudhachalam Temple: Vrudhagreeswarar. Cuddlore Dt. Posted by Shamala Krishnan. When we visited the temple it was Bramotsavam festival. The place Vrudachalam is on Mdurai Chennai National Highway. About 23 kms south of Ulundurpettai. It is about 45kms distance from Chidambram. Is one of the four temples which were unaffected during the Pralayam. Which is said to be end of the world. It is a huge temple with four Gopuram. View of the temple from road side. Appeard as an Old Lady.
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Ancient Temples of India: August 2013
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Ancient Temples of India. Pennagatam, Pralayakaleswarar Temple, Cuddlore. Posted by Shamala Krishnan. The temple is about 15 kms east of Thittakudi. This is one of Nadu Nadu Devara sthalams. The Raja Gopuram of the temple is of five tiers and prakaram. Dwajastham of the temple. Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Pralayakaleswarar / Sudarkozhndu Nayakar and his consort known as Kadandhi Nayaki. Sthala Vruksham is Sanbagam. And Teertham is Vellaru, Indra Teertham and Kailaya Teertham. Turned towards th...
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Ancient Temples of India: February 2013
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Ancient Temples of India. Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple. Yaganti, Kurnool, AP. Posted by Shamala Krishnan in Agasthiyar. Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple. Is located in Kurnool District of AP. The place is about 300 kms from Hyderabad. Yaganti. Is well connected by bus from all the places. We visited Alampur. And from there we visited Yaganti, via Bethamcharla, and Banagapalli. Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy temple. There is a five tier Raja Gopuram for the temple with Dwajasthambam erected. At the rate of 1 inc...
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Ancient Temples of India: June 2012
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Ancient Temples of India. Posted by Shamala Krishnan in Adisheshan. The place is about 70 kms from Chennai and about 18 kms from Chengalpet. Buses for Vedanthaangal, from Chengalpet and Chennai pass through this place Thirumalai Vaiyavoore. The temple is on a small hill. The place is also known as Dakshina Seshagiri. Main deity is Varaahar. We see sanctum of Venkatesa perumal and Jaya Veera Anjaneyar. There is a separate sanctum for Alarmelmangai Thayar. Teertham here is Varaha Pushkarani. Adiseshan took...
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Ancient Temples of India: January 2014
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Ancient Temples of India. Thiru Chotru thurai Nadhar, Thiru Chotru Thurai, Tanjoore Dt. Posted by Shamala Krishnan in Adigara Nandi. Thiru Chotru thurai Nadhar / Oudhavneswarar Temple. The place is about 15 kms from Tanjavoore. And 4 kms from Kandiyoor. This temple of Chotuthurai is one of the Devara Sthalam, on the south bank of River Cauvery. This is third temple of the Ezhur (Seven) sthalams, where Lord fed is devotees. Main Raja Gopuram is of three tiers. Lord Vinayakar and Lord Murugan. Once due to ...
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Ancient Temples of India: May 2012
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Ancient Temples of India. Sri Nanjundeswarar Temple of Nanjangud, Karnataka. Posted by Shamala Krishnan in Ancient Temple. Sri Nanjundeswarar Temple of Nanjangud, Karnataka. Nanjangud is about 165 kms from Bangalore and about 25 kms from Mysore. The temple town Nanjangud is located on the banks of the River Kabini. Nanjangud town is located on the confluence of River Kabini/ Kapila, River Koundinya and River Manikarnika. The place is also known as Dakshina Kasi. Jumped into the Yagna kundam to stop the Y...
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Ancient Temples of India: October 2013
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Ancient Temples of India. Swarnakateswarar Temple, Neivanai, Vizhupuram. Posted by Shamala Krishnan in Adigara Nandi. This place is about 15kms from Ulundoorpettai, Vizhupuram, TN. This is one of the Devara sthalam of Nadunadu. Adikara Nandi is seen with both palms together here. During the month of Feb/ Mar (Masi Tamil month), Early morning sun rays falls on Lord Siva and we see change of different colours. Sthala Vruksham is Punnai and Teertham is well water, which is in front of Ambaal sanctum. During...
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Ancient Temples of India: Thiru Neiythanam / Thillai sthanam: Neyyadiappar Temple. Tanjavoore Dt.
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Ancient Temples of India. Thiru Neiythanam / Thillai sthanam: Neyyadiappar Temple. Tanjavoore Dt. Posted by Shamala Krishnan in Aunagirinadhar. Thiru Neiythanam / Thillai sthanam: Neyyadiappar Temple. Is about 2 kms west of Thiruvayaaru. This is one of the 275 Devara Sthalams of Tanjavoore Dt. Thillai Sthanam is seventh temple of Saptha Sthana Sthalam. Main Raja Gopuram is of five storeys. There are two prakaram in the temple. Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and Teertham is River Cauvery. During festival time ...