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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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Uppiliappan temple in Tirunageshwaram, Kumbhakonam

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‘ Uppiliappan Temple, also known as Venkatachalapathy Temple is a temple…Continue readingUppiliappan temple in Tirunageshwaram, Kumbhakonam

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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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Discovering the Divine: A Visit to Sri Vana Durga Parameshwari Temple, Kathiramangalam

Introduction Nestled in the serene landscape of Kathiramangalam in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur District, the Sri Vana Durga Parameshwari Temple, also affectionately known as Vana Durga, stands as a beacon of spiritual reverence and cultural heritage. Situated conveniently 15 kilometers from Mayiladuthurai and 25 kilometers from Kumbakonam, this temple offers a spiritual retreat for devotees and…Continue readingDiscovering the Divine: A Visit to Sri Vana Durga Parameshwari Temple, Kathiramangalam

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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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Tevaram : The Ancient Tamil Shaivite Devotional Hymns of Tamil Sangam Period

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‘ Tevaram: Tamil Shaivite Devotional Hymns Explore the web to buy…Continue readingTevaram : The Ancient Tamil Shaivite Devotional Hymns of Tamil Sangam Period

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Religious paintings on the walls & ceilings of Chidambaram Nataraja temple

ॐ श्री गणाधिपतये 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‘ YouTube Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wotqw59e1qsContinue readingReligious paintings on the walls & ceilings of Chidambaram Nataraja temple

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Thanjai Mamani Koil: The Sacred Temple of Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu

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‘ Thanjai Mamani Koil is a set of three Hindu temples…Continue readingThanjai Mamani Koil: The Sacred Temple of Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu