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Mahalingeswarar (Mahalinga Swamy) Temple in Thiruvidaimarudur, Tamilnadu

Mahalingeswaraswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur is a Hindu temple  dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tiruvidaimaruthur, a village in the  South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the seven major Shiva temples. Shiva is worshiped as Mahalingeswaraswamy, and is represented by the Lingam, with his idol referred to as Jyothirmayalingam. His consort Mookambika is depicted as Devi…Continue readingMahalingeswarar (Mahalinga Swamy) Temple in Thiruvidaimarudur, Tamilnadu

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The Spiritual Majesty of Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh: One of India’s Most Revered Jyotirlingams

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमःॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Official Website of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Madhya…Continue readingThe Spiritual Majesty of Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh: One of India’s Most Revered Jyotirlingams

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The Enduring Legacy of Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi: An Iconic Symbol of India’s Spiritual Heritage

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Kashi Vishwanath Temple News Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of…Continue readingThe Enduring Legacy of Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi: An Iconic Symbol of India’s Spiritual Heritage

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Thiruvasagam: Tamil Devotional Melodies to Lord Shiva – Composed by the Eternal Shaivite Saint Manikkavasagar

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ There is a famous Tamil saying “திருவாசகத்துக்கு உருகார் ஒரு வாசகத்திற்கும்…Continue readingThiruvasagam: Tamil Devotional Melodies to Lord Shiva – Composed by the Eternal Shaivite Saint Manikkavasagar

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Discovering the Mystical Charms of Kedarnath Temple in the Himalayas: The Mysteries and Majesty of India’s Jyotirlingams

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva…Continue readingDiscovering the Mystical Charms of Kedarnath Temple in the Himalayas: The Mysteries and Majesty of India’s Jyotirlingams

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Journey Back in Time to the Ancient Land of Tamil Nadu: Tiruvetkalam Pasupatheswarar Temple of Chidambaram, a Shrine Dedicated to Lord Shiva

ॐ श्री गणाधिपतये नमः Overview Tiruvetkalam Pasupatheswarar Temple is a Hindu temple of the god Shiva  located at Chidambaram in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Pasupatheswarar, along with His consort known as Satgunambal and Nalla Nayaki. The temple is located inside the Annamalai University complex. The temple complex covers an area of two acres and all its shrines are enclosed with concentric…Continue readingJourney Back in Time to the Ancient Land of Tamil Nadu: Tiruvetkalam Pasupatheswarar Temple of Chidambaram, a Shrine Dedicated to Lord Shiva

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Experience the Mystical Aura of Sattainathar Temple in Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu

Overview Sattainathar temple, Sirkazhi (also called Brahmapureeswarar temple and  Thoniappar temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in  Sirkali, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Thevaram and is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. It is an ancient temple complex with three different Shiva shrines in three stories. The Bhramapureeswarar shrine is housed in the lower level. Brahmapureeswarar is accompanied by…Continue readingExperience the Mystical Aura of Sattainathar Temple in Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu

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Venni Karumbeswarar Temple in Tiruvarur, Tamilnadu

Venni Karumbeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Koilvenni in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the Moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Karumbeswarar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Soundaranayagi. The historical name of the place is Tiruvenni. Significance It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams – Shiva Sthalams  glorified in the early medieval Tevaram poems…Continue readingVenni Karumbeswarar Temple in Tiruvarur, Tamilnadu

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Valivalam Manathunainathar Temple in Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu

Valivalam Manathunainathar Temple also known as Iruthaya Kamalanathan Temple is a Hindu temple located at Valivalam in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the Moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Manathunainathar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Maazhai Onkanni.  Significance It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams – Shiva Sthalams  glorified in the early medieval Tevaram poems by…Continue readingValivalam Manathunainathar Temple in Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu

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Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple of Dharmasthala in Karnataka

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Dharmasthala Temple (Kṣētra Dharmasthala) is an 800-year-old religious institution in…Continue readingSri Kshethra Dharmasthala Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple of Dharmasthala in Karnataka