My recent Nava dwaraka trip along with Bav nagar koliyac Nishkalang Mahadev and Diu and Daman Gangeshwar Porbandar Kirti mandir and many other sub temples near Somnath , old and new Somnath temple and Nageshwar jyothirlingams. First day we saw Kankroli Dwaraka here the deity is Lord Krishna named Dwarakadesh. The significance of the temple here isContinue reading “Nava Dwaraka”
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Thiru Mukkudal Perumal Temple
From Pazhayaseevaram one has to take left and cross the bridge on the river Palar to reach Thirumukkudal. Thirumukkudal has an ancient temple for Lord Vishnu called ‘Sri Appan Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal’. Thirumukkoodal got its name as three rivers Palar (Ksheera Nadhi), Vegavathi (Saraswathi) and Cheyyar (Bahu Nadhi) merge together at this place. This place isContinue reading “Thiru Mukkudal Perumal Temple”
Pazhayaseevaram Lakshmi Narasimhar temple
Srimat Payonidhi Nikethana Chakra Pane,Bhogeendra Bhoga Mani Rajitha Punya Moorthe,Yogeesa Saswatha Saranya Bhabdhi Potha,Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam Oh Great God Lakshmi Narasimha,Who lives in the ocean of milk,Who holds the holy wheel as weapon,Who wears the gems of the head,Of Adhisesha as ornaments,Who has the form of good and holy deeds,Who is the permanentContinue reading “Pazhayaseevaram Lakshmi Narasimhar temple”
Kanchipuram Divyadeshams
Though we are in Chennai dint know about 15 Divyadesham Perumal temples are in and around Kanchipuram. It comes under Thondanadu Divyadeshams . We saw (me and my hubby) Kanchipuram Divyadeshams through Sree Janaki tours. We started by 6 am had early breakfast on the way and reached Kanchipuram. Continue reading “Kanchipuram Divyadeshams”
Padalathri Narasimhar temple
Located about 50 kms South of Chennai is the cave temple of Padalathri Narasimha at Singaperumal Koil . Patalam means red . Athri means hill . As Lord Narasimha, appeared here furiously with Red Eyes and huge as a mount, the place came to be known as Padalathri. During the Narasimha Avataram time, this place was saidContinue reading “Padalathri Narasimhar temple”
Saraswathy temple Koothanoor
This is only temple for Goddess Saraswathy in Tamilnadu . Koothanur is a small village located near Poonthottam in the heart of the Temple belt of Tamil Nadu. Saraswathi namasthubyam varatheKamarupini Vidyarambam karishyamiSithir bavathu me satha Meaning of the sloganSalutations Mother Saraswati, giver of boons, fulfiller of desiresBless me, so that I begin my studiesContinue reading “Saraswathy temple Koothanoor”
Thilatharpanapuri
This temple we went during our grand daughters aksharaabhyasam (Aksharaabhyasam or Akshara abhyaasam or Vidyaarambham is a traditional religious function in which the child is given initiation of education so that the child is ready to receive formal education) in Koothanoor Saraswathy temple . Swarnavalli sametha Mukthiswarar temple is located at Thilatharpanapuri 2.6kms from Koothanur.Continue reading “Thilatharpanapuri”
Thirukadaiyur Mayiladuthurai
Dhanam tharum kalvi tharum oru naalum thalarvariya manam tharum deiva vadivam tharum nenjil vanjamila inam tharum nalana ellam tharum anbar enbaruke Kanam tharum poonkoozhalal Abirami nin kadaikan parvaye Meaning: The slanting sight from the beautiful eyes of the flower adorned haired mother Abirami will give her devotee; the great wealth, the education, the divinely beauty,Continue reading “Thirukadaiyur Mayiladuthurai”
Akshaya Thrithaya trip
Last year on Akshaya thrithaya our tour organizer took us on a trip to Lakshmi Kuberar temple. It’s in Ratnamangalam near Vandalur . Being Akshaya thrithaya it was overcrowded with devotees. This temple is open by 5 am to 1pm again by 4 pm to 8 pm daily . We paid Rs. 100 for aContinue reading “Akshaya Thrithaya trip”
Akshaya Thrithaya
Akshaya Tritiya is being celebrated across the country today. The word Akshaya means “never diminishing” as the festival is associated with wealth, prosperity and happiness. It is also known as ‘Akha Teej’, an annual spring festival of Hindus and Jains. It is celebrated on the third day of Vaishakh month. It is considered to beContinue reading “Akshaya Thrithaya”
Hanogi Mata temple Manali
During our Kulu Manali trip we visited Hanogi Mata Temple on the Chandigarh Manali highway . The vehicles that pass through that way stops and all passengers pray to this Mata then continue their travel. At a distance of 41 km from Kullu, 30 km from Mandi and 80 km from Manali, Hanogi Mata TempleContinue reading “Hanogi Mata temple Manali”
Ellora Kailash temple and Bhadramaruthi
Ever year we visit Shirdi Saibaba Mandir to get His blessings. During this visit we combine some other temples which we have not yet seen. In 2018 we visited Shirdi along with Panchavati and the temples near by Godavari ghat . This year it happened to visit twice once being in March and during ourContinue reading “Ellora Kailash temple and Bhadramaruthi”
Melkote Cheluva Narayana Swamy and Yoga Narasimhar
From Thondanur we travelled to Melkote. Sri Ramanuja stayed here for 12years during his exile from Srirangam and consecrated the temple laying down detailed processes for poojasSelva Pillai Sampath Kumaran’s Vaira Mudi Utsavam in Panguni is a must see at this temple. This place is also called as Thiru Narayanapuram and is referred to asContinue reading “Melkote Cheluva Narayana Swamy and Yoga Narasimhar”
Kolli hills
Namakkal is a small city located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its famous for Poultry farming. We went to a wedding in Namakkal . We planned earlier after attending the wedding to stay a day more to see Nammakal Anjineyar and opposite to it Lakshmi Narasimhar temple . The Nammakal Anjineyar is of 28Continue reading “Kolli hills”
Nambi Narayana Perumal Thondanur
From Srirangapatna we travelled to Thondanur. It’s in Mandya district sugarcane and paddy field all over with chill breeze . The temple is in a calm serene atmosphere . This temple being one of the abhimana sthalams was built by Lord Indra . At the end of the Dwapara Yuga, in the Sura Sura war,Continue reading “Nambi Narayana Perumal Thondanur”
Jakhu temple Shimla
This temple we went during our Kulu Manali Shimla trip . The Jakhu temple is well connected by road to Shimla. Cabs are available from any of the Shimla hotels you may stay in. We stayed in Hotel Fairmount . One can also take a pony ride to the Jakhu Temple from the Shimla Mall Road. Adventure enthusiasts canContinue reading “Jakhu temple Shimla”
Sri Ranganathar Srirangapatna
Srirangapatna Ranganathaswami Temple at Karnataka . Srirangapatna known to be the historical capital of warrior kings Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, is a town of Mandya district, a highly sought after destination in Karnataka for it’s magnificent temples and monumental forts. Located 16 kilometers from the beautiful city Mysore, this place is recognizedContinue reading “Sri Ranganathar Srirangapatna”
Nimishambal Devi temple
Nimishamba Devi Temple Srirangapattana, Bengaluru – Karnataka . Goddess Nimishamba is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva. This place Ganjam is considered as a holy place. Muktharaja of Somavamsha Aryakshatriya performed penance at Nimishamba Temple. Shrichakra is carved on a stone in front of Sri Nimishamba and pooja isContinue reading “Nimishambal Devi temple”
Guruvayoor and Mammiyur
This temple we visited during the annaprasanam ceremony (first rice or solid food to kids of 5 months to 9 months) of our grand daughter Neha . Last August went once again during our Malainadu Divyadeshams trip. Located in the Guruvayoor town, Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage centers inContinue reading “Guruvayoor and Mammiyur”
A day in Kolkata
We visited Ramakrishna mutt Belur in the morning after breakfast. Sri Ramakrishna Temple at Belur Math, Kolkata Headquarter of the Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math (aka Belur Mutt) is located near the Hooghly River and spread across forty acres of land. Fusion of Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist and Christian styles of architecture, the Math stands proud asContinue reading “A day in Kolkata”
Sri Ekambareshwarar koil Kanchipuram
This temple we went during our Kanchipuram Divyadeshams Perumal visits . Lord Varadaraja Perumal temple , Lord Ekambareeswarar temple and Goddess Kamashi temple in Kanchipuram together known as mumurthivasa sthalam . One among the “Pancha Bhoota Stalam” five Shiva temples each representing five elements of life, Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the most sacred ShivaContinue reading “Sri Ekambareshwarar koil Kanchipuram”
Nava Narasimhar temple in lower Ahobilam
In Ahobilam next to Yoganandha Narasimhar temple in the lower Ahobilam is a temple of Nava Narasimhars with their respective Navagrahas . Those who cant go to upper Ahobilam can have the dharshan of the Lords here . This temple is easily accessible by any vehicles in lower Ahobilam Pavana and Bharghava Narasimhar are accessibleContinue reading “Nava Narasimhar temple in lower Ahobilam”
Naya Thirupathi and Chitravadi Narasimhar
In Naya Thirupathi the main deity is Prassana Venkatesha Perumal. There are seperate shrines for Lord Ganesha Panchamugha Anjineyar , Dhanvantri (God of Medicines) Narthana lord krishna and Raghu and kethu . This temple is situated at about 8 kms from Madurantakam-Chunambedu road at Chitravadi village. Lord srinivasa is on the road side. This templeContinue reading “Naya Thirupathi and Chitravadi Narasimhar”
Mangaladevi Mangalore
From Udipi Krishna temple we reached Mangalore Mangaladevi temple it was almost closing time of the temple . Mangalore was named as Mangalapuram after the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi, the presiding deity of the Mangaladevi Temple. It was modified to Mangalore by the British. But somehow the keralites have retained the old name. Puram meansContinue reading “Mangaladevi Mangalore”
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar temple
On the third day of our Mangalore trip being in RNS residency near by Murudeeswara temple , we once again had the dharshan of the Lord Shiva and after breakfast we started to Gokarna Brahma Muraari Surarchita LingamNirmala Bhaashita Sobhitha LingamJanmaja Dhukha Vinaasaha LingamTatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam A verse from linghastakam. Meaning: I bow before thatContinue reading “Gokarna Mahabaleshwar temple”
Hosanadu Annapoorni temple
The second day of our Mangalore spiritual tour we first visited , Kateel Sri Durga Parameshwari temple then it was a 45 minutes travel to Hosanadu Annapurneshwari temple which is near to mudbidre, around 6km from mudbidre. In this temple a main Pooja @12pm is being performed everyday after that prasada will be served toContinue reading “Hosanadu Annapoorni temple”
Dharmasthala
The first temple we visited during our Mangalore spiritual tour is Sri Dharmasthala. We stayed in BNS residency Mangalore. We started after having our breakfast . It’s about 77 kms from Mangalore to Dharmasthala. We reached in 2 hours by the time we reached it was about 10.30 am and it was little drizzling . Continue reading “Dharmasthala”
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