Ranjini Madhavan

200 posts

Iam extremely happy to share this screenshot of my 200 posts in my blog today , being an award post .

Vincent Ehindero 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 for this award Questions and Answers:-Continue reading “Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award”

Sri Sundara Varadaraja Perumal temple Uthiramerur

Uthiramerur village is located about 85 kms from Chennai off the GST Road. This is an ancient village well known for its temples, architecture, sculptures and stone inscriptions. This is one of the ancient temples known for its architecture. It is said seeing this temple , the Astalakshmi temple of Beasant nagar , Chennai hasContinue reading “Sri Sundara Varadaraja Perumal temple Uthiramerur”

Sri Venkatachalapathy temple Krishnapuram

Krishnapuram Venkatachalapathy temple(also called Krishnapuram Temple) in Krishnapuram, a village in Thirunelveli district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. It is located 10 kms from Thirunelveli . The presiding deity is Venkatachalapathy in Tirumala and the thayars are Alarmel mangai and Padmavathi. There are seperate sannadhis for both the thayarsContinue reading “Sri Venkatachalapathy temple Krishnapuram”

Mystery blogger award

Here are the RULES … • Put the award logo on your blog • Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog • Mention the creator of the awardThe creator of this award is..Okoto Enigma • Answer the five questions you were asked • Tell the readers three things about yourselfContinue reading “Mystery blogger award”

Sri Vaitheeswaran koil

The temple is located between Sirkali to Mayiladuthurai State Highway. Frequent bus services are operated by Tamil Nadu government. There is a Railway station which is located between Chennai to Mayiladuthurai railway road. Karaikal is the nearest proposal airport located around 40 kilometer from temple. Now Buses originate from Vaitheeswaran Koil to Chennai directly. ThisContinue reading “Sri Vaitheeswaran koil”

Sri Shivaloganathar temple Thirupungur

Thirupungur is a small village about 2 kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil near Mayiladuthurai, Tamilnadu. This place was once surrounded by Pungu trees and hence the name Thirupungur. The Shiva lingam is one of the 64 Swayambhu (Self manifested) lingams and is supposed to have come from an anthill . The Nandi here is also a Swayambhu . TheContinue reading “Sri Shivaloganathar temple Thirupungur”

Lockdown Memoirs

TREAT NATURE BEST , FOR BETTER FUTURE I saw many writing 6 word stories especially Neha Nandwana inspired by it, I wrote this . My maiden attempt. Hope u all like this !

Vaigasi Vishakam

The significance of Vaigasi Vishakam The supreme divine incarnation of Lord Muruga took place in the Tamil month of Vaigasi (mid May – mid June) on a Full Moon day in the asterism or nakshatra `Vishaka`. The auspicious Vishaka nakshatra is a combination of three stars that shines brightly in the sky. It is theContinue reading “Vaigasi Vishakam”

Pradosam

Pradosha pooja is a bimonthly occasion on the thirteenth day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar. It is closely connected with the worship of Hindu Lord Shiva. The auspicious 3 hour period, 1.5 hours before and after the sunset is one of the optimum time for worship of Lord Shiva. Pradhosha pooja is oneContinue reading “Pradosam”

Swasthika well of Thiruvellarai Pundarikaksha Perumal Temple

Thiruvellarai Sri Pundarikaksha Perumal Temple near Trichy, Tamilnadu. This temple is one among the Cholanadu Divyadeshams and it is a Moksha Sthalam. This temple pond is known as Swastika kinaru (kinaru means well) and it’s a architectural marvel . This post is about the unusually designed well located at the back of the (beyond theContinue reading “Swasthika well of Thiruvellarai Pundarikaksha Perumal Temple”

Sri Chamundeeswari Temple Mysore

Every year when we go to see my sister in law in Bengaluru from Chennai , we make it a point to visit some temples . As a friend of mine suggested to go to Mysore and listed me some of the temples she went . After visiting my sister in law we went toContinue reading “Sri Chamundeeswari Temple Mysore”

Feeling Happy

It was a pleasant surprise to see these 2 notifications . Thanks to all my followers and who liked my posts . Happy to share the screenshots .

Thenangur Sri Pandurangar Temple

This temple is in Vandavasi , 8kms from Kanchipuram in Tamilnadu . Thennangur Village is landmarked by this temple, which is well connected with Thiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram and Chennai. People who are visiting Kanchiuram, Thiruvannamalai and Chennai can add this place in your iternary ,worth to visit this temple without second thought. Location wise it isContinue reading “Thenangur Sri Pandurangar Temple”

Kulu Manali

From Amritsar we started after having a complimentary breakfast in Hotel Ritz plaza . We were informed before as it would be a long journey and reach only by night so that day was full of travelling . Had lunch break by 1.00 pm and again started our journey . Coffee break at Mandi theContinue reading “Kulu Manali”

Anthili Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple

Anthili , Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar temple. This is one of the 8 temples in Tamil Nadu, where Lord Narasimha provided darshan after the killing of Hiranya. This temple is near Thirukovilur and lesser known ancient temple. Its said to be 1600 years ancient temple and was worshipped by Madwa saint Vyasaraja theerthar , who isContinue reading “Anthili Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple”

Aadhi Thiruvarangam

Aadhi Thiruvarangam . The main diety of this temple is Gigantic Sri Ranganathar bigger than the Lord at Srirangam . Chennai- Villupuram- 160kms, Villupuram – Thiru kovilur- 40kms (Frequent buses from 3.30am from Villupuram new bus stand), Thiru Kovilur- Manalurpet – 15kms (Government and Private bus every half hour), Manalurpet- Adhirangam-5kms (mini buses- local busesContinue reading “Aadhi Thiruvarangam”

HAPPY RAMZAN

“With the sight of the new moon, the fasting of Ramadan is finally over. May Allah bless you with his wisdom and success in life. Happy Eid Mubarak!”

Thirukovilur Thiruvikrama Perumal

This temple is one of the Divyadeshams and comes under Nadu Naadu Divyadeshams. Chennai- Villupuram- 160kms, Villupuram – Thiru kovilur- 40kms (Frequent buses from 3.30am from Villupuram new bus stand) Thirukovilur is connected well with all cities near by . When we went we had to stop the car a km away from the mainContinue reading “Thirukovilur Thiruvikrama Perumal”

Singirikudi Poovarasankuppam Parikkal Narasimhar Temples

The visit of the 3 Narasimhar temples on a single day is considered sacred and to fullfill our wishes . This is a Narasimha Khsetra, situated about 3kms west of Abhishekapakkam road junction of Pondicherry–Cuddalore Road. This holy place is at a distance of about 15 kms from Pondicherry.1. Singirikudi2. Poovarasankupam Lakshmi Narasimhar3. Parikkal LakshmiContinue reading “Singirikudi Poovarasankuppam Parikkal Narasimhar Temples”

Sri Lalithambigai Temple Thirumeeyachur

Thirumeeyachur is located at a distance of about 20 kms from Mayiladuthurai on the Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur route. From Mayiladuthurai first travel to Peralam (17 kms) and then to Thirumiyachur (3 kms). Nearest railway station is Peralam which is 2 kms away from this temple. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal PetraContinue reading “Sri Lalithambigai Temple Thirumeeyachur”

Ooty flower show

Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam called as Ooty is located in the Nilgris district of Tamil Nadu . It is the most popular hill station located in the Nilgris district. It is 80 kms north from the district of Coimbatore . It’s also known as Queen of Hills . The world famous Ooty Summer Festival – 2020 is held annually in the Queen of HillsContinue reading “Ooty flower show”

The Golden Temple Amritsar

From Wagah border after watching the procession we travelled by our tour bus to Golden temple . As the passage is too narrow we had to get down in the main road and take an auto to the temple . Both sides of the roads are shops selling kurtas materials chickenkari works and fast foodContinue reading “The Golden Temple Amritsar”

Wagah border Amritsar

By 11am we started from Hotel Ritz plaza Amritsar by 1.30 pm we had a lunch break , that took a hour . By the time we reached the Wagah border it was about 2.45 pm . The building was a huge spherical gallery over crowded as it was vacation period . Our tour organizerContinue reading “Wagah border Amritsar”

Sri Pundareega Varadaraja Perumal Temple

During our one day trip on sri Rama Navami somehow we missed this Sri Pundareega Varadaraja Perumal temple . This temple is in Bukkathurai near Uthiramerur and is about 35 kms from Chennai. So we decided to go on a day without knowing it was thiruvathirai star day . When we went the temple gateContinue reading “Sri Pundareega Varadaraja Perumal Temple”

Unamancheri Sri Ramar Temple

A lesser known ancient temple in Chennai built at same time of Tirumala using the same stones . One of the Prince in the lineage of the Krishna Deva Rayar was Achutha Rayar and he was born with disabilities. As per legends Achutya Raya was born physically challenged. Lord Narayanaappeared in his dream and askedContinue reading “Unamancheri Sri Ramar Temple”

Jallianwala Bagh Amritsar

During our Kulu Manali trip we spent a day in Amritsar . As soon as we reached Amritsar we decided to visit Jallianwalla bagh then to accommodate our room for saving the time as in one day we had to visit Golden temple and Wagah border . The bus that picked up us from airportContinue reading “Jallianwala Bagh Amritsar”