Srivilliputhur is a town in Virudhunagar district of Tamilnadu . The famous Srivilliputhur Andal temple is one among the Pandiyanadu divyadeshams . The Moolavar (main deity) is named Lord Rangamannar or Vadabhadrasayi and Thayar Goddess Andal . Here the Lord is in sleeping posture . Periyalwar and Goddess Andal both has sung praising this LordContinue reading “Srivilliputhur Andal temple”
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Aadhi Jaganatha Perumal Thirupullani
During our Pandiyanadu divyadeshams tour , we first visited Sethukarai . Sethukarai , meaning the edge of the sea at Sethu , a tiny village near Tirupullani , finds a prominent place in the Ramayana. It is believed that Lord Rama constructed a bridge of floating stones across the sea to Srilanka , with theContinue reading “Aadhi Jaganatha Perumal Thirupullani”
Nindra Narayana Perumal Thiruthangal
This temple is one of the Pandiyanadu divyadeshams in Thiruthangal village , Virudhunagar district , Tamilnadu . Here the Moolavar is named Nindra Narayana Perumal , Thayar Shenkamalam .The Lord here is in standing posture . Thirumangai alwar and Boodathalwar has sung praising this Lord . Sthalapuranam once there was an arguement between the GoddessesContinue reading “Nindra Narayana Perumal Thiruthangal”
Sri Vaishnava nambi koil Thirukurunkudi
In Thirukurunkudi there are 5 Vaishanava Nambi temples . These 5 temples together make a Pandiyanadu divyadesham and it is near Nanguneri in Thirunelveli . The adivaram (foot hill) temple consists of Lord Azhaghiya Nambi in standing sitting and sleeping postures . Thayar is named as Kunrunkudi valli . Thiruparkadal Nambi temple is just 1kmsContinue reading “Sri Vaishnava nambi koil Thirukurunkudi”
Thothathri Perumal Vanamamalai Nanguneri
Vanamamalai Sri Thothatri temple is in nanguneri and very near to Thirukurunkudi another divyadeshams of Pandiyanadu . A must visit for all Sri vaishnavas , the Thothathri temple is located in a small village called Nanguneri in Thirunelveli. This temple is one of the Pandiyanadu divyadeshams. Moolavar Thothathri Perumal in sitting posture . Thayar namedContinue reading “Thothathri Perumal Vanamamalai Nanguneri”
Koodalazhagar temple Madurai
This temple is located amongst the city of Madurai in the parallel road of Meenakshi Amman temple . Dedicated to Lord Vishnu , the Koodal Azhagar Temple, located in the centre of Madurai city is one among the Pandiyanadu divyadeshams . Goddess Lakshmi as Mathuravalli . Beautifully sculpted and carved by adding different shades ofContinue reading “Koodalazhagar temple Madurai”
Small Story 3
Hi everyone ! Work from home Should the Corporates Invade our Homes…??? A youngster was attending a video conference with his Manager who was upset over the background noises. The Youngster turned around and told his grandmother to keep quiet. She walked towards the youngster, to take a look into what he was doing andContinue reading “Small Story 3”
Sri Satyamoorthy Perumal Thirumaiyam
This beautiful rock cut temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Pandiya naadu divyadesams. The temple is inside a huge fort and adjoining is the Sathyagiriswarar temple of Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sathyagiri nathan/Sathyamoorthy perumal with prayoga chakra and shanku in his hands and is swayambu moorthy. AdjoiningContinue reading “Sri Satyamoorthy Perumal Thirumaiyam”
Akshardham and Birla Mandir Delhi
During our Haridwar , Rishikesh trip we reached Delhi by morning 6am .We were taken by bus from airport to the Hotel rooms got freshened up had breakfast and took rest in our rooms by 2pm we started to Akshardham temple . Akshardham means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternalContinue reading “Akshardham and Birla Mandir Delhi”
Kennedy Award of Excellence
Hi everyone ! I have been nominated by Praneet sachdevhttp://timelessmind.orgfor this award. Thanking you for considering me for this Award nomination . I feel excited .He has an amazing blog which throws some light about self realization, dream interpretations and much more .Do visit his blog I have provided the link above . THE RULESContinue reading “Kennedy Award of Excellence”
Ashada Navarathiri
The Vedic month Ashada (mid-June to mid-July) is dedicated to the boar-faced archetype Varahi, who is the performer Goddess and the archetype of material wealth .Goddess Varahi is one among the Sapthamathas . Brahmi , Maheswari , Kaumari , Vaishnavi , Varahi ,Indrani and Chamundi . This year it started on June 20th by keepingContinue reading “Ashada Navarathiri”
Ideal Inspiration Blogger Award
Hi everyone , I have been nominated by Garima Purihttp://garimapuri.art.blogfor this award . I thank her for considering me for this award. I feel excited and happy. Do visit her blog , I have provided the link above . Her writings are amazing , spreading positive vibes . Rules 1 . Thank the person who nominatedContinue reading “Ideal Inspiration Blogger Award”
Aani Thirumanjanam
Aani Thirumanjanam is a ritual performed in all Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu temples , it is the Maha Abhishegam (holy bath) given to the idols and decorated with clothes and ornaments (alangaram) followed by Deeparathanai (waving of ghee diyas to the lord’s). Natarajar , (Sanskrit: “Lord of the Dance”) is Lord Shiva in hisContinue reading “Aani Thirumanjanam”
A Small Story 2
Awesome one A keen Indian state bank Manager left the job and applied for a salesman’s job at London ‘s premier downtown department store. In fact, it was the biggest store in the world – you could get anything there. The boss asked him, “Have you ever been a salesman before?” “Yes sir, I wasContinue reading “A Small Story 2”
Nanjankud
Nanjangud officially known as Nanjanagudu is a City and Taluk in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka . Nanjangud lies on the banks of the river Kapila (Kabini), 23 km from the city of Mysore . Nanjangud is famous for Srikanteshwara Temple . Nanjangud is also called “Dakshina Kashi” The Srikanteshwara Temple at Nanjangud is dedicated to the Hindu supremeContinue reading “Nanjankud”
A Small story
Beautiful story!! Made me smile 😊I hope this makes everyone else smile too. A man often bought oranges from an old lady.After they were weighed, paid for and put in his bag, he would always pick one from his bag, peel it, put a segment in his mouth, complain it’s sour and pass on theContinue reading “A Small story”
Covid 19
Hi guys ! Hope all r safe . Today morning got this from a friend of mine through wats up found it interesting and informative too , thought of sharing with you guys . Have a nice day ! Happy Blogging !!!
Nishkalang Mahadev Bavnagar Gujarat
This is an ancient temple in the koliyac beach in Bavnagar , Gujarat . The unique significance of this temple is the sea allows only certain timings to reach the temple and worship . The timings vary according to the thithi and its confirmed by the priests of this temple . This temple in GujaratContinue reading “Nishkalang Mahadev Bavnagar Gujarat”
Pandarpur
Pandurangar ( Lord Krishna) is the main deity of Pandarpur . He is also known as Vithalla or Vithoba and his consort as Rukmani . Pandarpur is on the banks of chandrabagha river in Sholapur district of Maharashtra . The uniqueness of this temple is one could touch the Lord Pandurangars feet and its knownContinue reading “Pandarpur”
Puri Jaganath temple Rath Yatra
Jagannath Rath Yatra is celebrated by millions of devotees that comes from all over the world to seeks the blessings of God’s and fulfil their wishes. The atmosphere at the time of Rath Yatra is so pure and beautiful. … Jagannath Rath Yatra is also famous as Gundicha Yatra, Chariot Festival, Dasavatara and Navadina Yatra . Ratha Yatra, the Festival of Chariot Chariots of ShriContinue reading “Puri Jaganath temple Rath Yatra”
Thiruchendur Murugar temple
It is situated at Tuticorin District, Tamilnadu ; about 60 km south-east of Tirunelveli, 40 km from Tuticorin and 75 km north-east of Kanyakumari. Thiruchendur is the one among the 6 abodes of Lord Muruga is also called as Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Thirukoil . The others being Thiruthani near Thiruvallur, Chennai . Palamudhircholai and Thiruparankundram nearContinue reading “Thiruchendur Murugar temple”
Our Delhi city tour
From Qutub Minar we went to see the Parliament building of India . Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan which is one of the most impressive buildings in Delhi. Located at the end of Sansad Marg the Parliament Building was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. This iconic building was inaugurated in 1927Continue reading “Our Delhi city tour”
Qutub Minar
During our Delhi visit we visited Qutub Minar one of monuments of India which is maintained by Archeological department. Delhi’s Most Towering Attraction! … One of the top things to do in Delhi is visit Qutub Minar Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s lastContinue reading “Qutub Minar”
Shadaranya sthethrangal
Arcot means aaru kadu , aaru means six and kadu means forest in Tamil . Athri, Baradwajar, Gowthamar, Kasyapa Muni , Valmiki , Vashishter and Agasthiyar are the Saptharishis who worshipped Lord Shiva by installing Lingam in Arcot , near Vellore in Tamilnadu , these 7 temples together are called as Shadaranya sthethrangal. Veppur – Sri Vasishteshwarar –Continue reading “Shadaranya sthethrangal”
Sri Nagavalli sametha Picheeswarar temple Mamundur
Mamandur is a small village located very close to Palar River and situated on the road from Kanchipuram to Vandavasi. It is located at about 15 Kms from Kanchipuram. Nearest Railway Station is located at Kanchipuram and Nearest Airport is located at Chennai. Picheeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Mamandur VillageContinue reading “Sri Nagavalli sametha Picheeswarar temple Mamundur”
Thirukutralanathar temple Kutralam
Kutralam is a popular tourist resort in Southern Tamil Nadu known for its waterfalls, amidst picturesque surroundings – and is a source of inspiration of many a literary work. Thousands visit this town when the waterfalls are in season. At a distance of 200 m from Courtallam Bus Station, 7 km from Tenkasi and 62 km from Tirunelveli,Continue reading “Thirukutralanathar temple Kutralam”
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