Srivilliputhur Andal Temple in Srivilliputhur, a town in Virudhunagar district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located 80 km from Madurai. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to…Continue readingThe Majestic Splendor of Srivilliputhur Andal Temple: A Testament to Tamil Nadu’s Rich Cultural Heritage
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Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval (also Thiruvanaikal, Jambukeswaram) is a famous Shiva temple in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) district, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Kocengannan (Kochengat Cholan), one of the early Chola kings, had built this temple. It is located in the Srirangam island, which has the renowned Ranganathaswamy temple as well. Thiruvanaikal is one of the five major Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu – Pancha Bhoota Stalam representing the Mahābhūta or…Continue readingDiscovering the Divine: The Beauty and Majesty of Jambukeswarar Temple in Thiruvanaikaval, Tamilnadu
The Six Abodes of Murugan (Tamil : Āṟupadai Veedu) are six temples situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The god is known by different names such as Murugan, Kandaswamy, Kartikeya, Skanda, Vadivela at various temples. The six most sacred abodes of Murugan was mentioned in Tamil sangam literature, “Thirumurugatrupadai”, written by Nakkeerar and in “Thiruppugazh”, written by Arunagirinathar. The six abodes are Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, …Continue readingThe Six Abodes of Murugan – The Hindu Warrior God Shri Subrahmanya
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‘ Official Website of Sri Sarangapani Temple, Kumbakonam Sarangapani…Continue readingThe Sacred Sarangapani Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu: A Marvel of Dravidian Temple Architecture
Introduction: India, a land steeped in history and rich cultural heritage, has long been associated with the majestic Taj Mahal. Undoubtedly, this iconic monument is a testament to India’s architectural prowess and attracts millions of visitors from around the world. However, there is a treasure trove of ancient architectural marvels in South India that often…Continue readingDiscovering India’s Hidden Gems of Temple Architecture: Beyond the Hype of Taj Mahal
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‘ Google Reviews Introduction Nestled in the quaint town of Thirubuvanam,…Continue readingThe Divine Grandeur of Kampaheswarar Temple in Thirubuvanam Near Kumbakonam
ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ 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 here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Kapaleeshwarar Temple Tour on TripAdvisor along with Devotees’ Reviews Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a…Continue readingThe Beauty and Spirituality of Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore: An Architectural Marvel and Sacred Haven in Tamil Nadu
ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ 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 here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ A write-up on Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple below the following images of the…Continue readingThe Spiritual and Architectural Grandeur of Kanchipuram’s Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Thyagaraja Temple is a Shiva temple located in the town of Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Puttridankondar in this temple, and is represented by the lingam. Google Reviews Daily poojas are offered to his idol referred to as Maragatha lingam. The main idol of worship is Lord veedhi Vidangar (processional icon) (Thiyagarajar), depicted as a Somaskanda form. His consort Parvathi is depicted…Continue readingThyagaraja Swamy Temple in Tiruvarur: Where Shiva’s Grace Meets Tamilnadu’s Heart
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‘ Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva, in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Jayankondam, in the South Indian…Continue readingBrihadeeshvara Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram: The Living Testament of Chola Dynasty’s Glory in Tamil Nadu