Located 35kms West of Chidambaram in the Kattu Mannar Koil Taluk is the historical Bhoo Varaha Swamy temple in Sri Mushnum. Unlike typical moolavar deities in Vishnu temples, the Lord here is in the form of a small vigraham signifying the Varaha Avataaram. A visit even once to this temple and sincere prayers to LordContinue reading “Sri Boo varahaswamy Srimushnam”
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Thirumoozhikalam
This temple is one among the 13 malainadu divyadeshams . The word “Thirumozhi” has been corrupted and called as Thirumoozhikalam . Thirumoozhikkulam temple is located in between Angamaly in Ernakulam district and Mala in Thrissur district. Thirumoozhikkulam is one among the 32 Brahmin gramams in Kerala. This is the place where Hareetha muni the sonContinue reading “Thirumoozhikalam”
Thirukakara
Thirukakara is one among the Malainadu divyadeshams it’s a Vamana Shethram . This temple is Situated in Thrikkakara , Ernakulam district .Thrikkakara Temple is one of the few temples in India dedicated to Lord Vamana . The temple is also listed as one of the 108 Divyadesams . The traditional festival of Kerala , OnamContinue reading “Thirukakara”
Brihadeeswarar temple Thanjavur
This temple in Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja Cholan . It’s called as Thanjai Periya koil (big temple) . This temple is situated in Thanjavur 350kms south west of Chennai. It’s also called as Brihadeeswarar koil or Rajarajeswaram . This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva .The lingam installed here is 12 feet height .Continue reading “Brihadeeswarar temple Thanjavur”
A trip to Karaikudi temples
KARAIKUDI Karaikudi is situated in Sivagangai district can be reached from Trichy by travelling 70 kms and from Madurai 80 kms . Karaikudi has a railway station within . Nagarathar (Chettiar) communities and their houses are very famous in this region as they have done trade and business worldwide . PILLAYARPATTI This temple is ofContinue reading “A trip to Karaikudi temples”
A trip to Rameswaram and nearby places . Ramanadeeswarar Rameswaram
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva named Ramanadeeswarar . This is one among the 276 Paadal petra Shivalayam and one among the 12 Jyothirlingams . Appar Sundarar and Thirugnana Sambandar has sung about this Lord . This temple is just 1km from Rameswaram railway station . We stayed in Hotel Tamilnadu run by ourContinue reading “A trip to Rameswaram and nearby places . Ramanadeeswarar Rameswaram”
Pachai Amman temple Thirumulaivoyal
This is a Amman temple in the ambattur area near Thirumullaivoyal . Pachai Amman temple is anchored at Thirumullaivoyal . This place is 23 km away from Chennai . We use to keep pongal (made out of rice n jaggery) in this temple aadi or thai (mid July to August) (mid January to mid February)Continue reading “Pachai Amman temple Thirumulaivoyal”
Sani Shignapur
Its about 160km from Pune ( but we take Pune to Shirdi to Shani Shignapur route always ) and we have visited this place 2 times already, every time we visit Shirdi we visit this temple too . The way to Sani Shignapur is cultivated with sunflower and sugarcane fields on both sides of theContinue reading “Sani Shignapur”
Navapashanam Devipattinam
Navapashanam (Navagraha temple) at Devipattinam is 32 kms from Rameswaram . Navapashanam – Devipattinam , Ramanathapuram district About the temple Navapashanam at Devipattinam is a small coastal village about 15 kms from Ramanathapuram. It is said that Sri Ram had prayed to the Nava grahas here by placing nine stones prior to going to warContinue reading “Navapashanam Devipattinam”
Thiru Uthirakosamangai
Thiru Uthirakosamangai is a Village located in the Ramanathapuram district , it is nearly 17 km away from the Ramanathapuram main bus stand . The Sri Mangalanathar – Magaleshwari Temple in the Thiru Uthirakosamangai is the main attraction among the tourists and the pilgrims . This temple is specially worshipped by devotees for marriage andContinue reading “Thiru Uthirakosamangai”
Sri Vaishnava Nambi Thirukurunkudi
In Thirukurunkudi there are 5 Vaishanava Nambi temples . These 5 temples together make a Pandiyanadu divyadesham and it’s near Thirunelveli . The adivaram temple consists of Lord Azhaghiya Nambi in standing sitting and sleeping postures . Thayar is named as Kunrunkudi valli . Thiruparkadal Nambi temple is just 1kms from Thirukurunkudi temple is aContinue reading “Sri Vaishnava Nambi Thirukurunkudi”
Nava Thirupathi
1. Sri Vaikundam , Srivaikuntanathan Permual TempleSri Vaikundam Temple is located 29 Kms from Tirunelveli towards Tiruchendur. Moolavar is named Vaikunthanathan in standing posture Thayar as Vaikuntavalli and Nammalwar has sung praising this Lord. As per legends Lord Brahma worshipped His creator Lord Vishnu . Somukasura a demon, defeated Brahma , the Hindu god of creation andContinue reading “Nava Thirupathi”
Srivilliputhur Andal
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”
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”
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 Kalamegha Perumal Thirumoghur
This is one of the Pandiyanadu divyadeshams near to Madurai . Nammalwar and Thirumangai alwar has sung praising this Lord . As per the legend Dhurvasa Maharishi cursed Indira, to loose all his wealth, when he was not given respect. Due to this the devas lost their strength and the Asuras regained. As per theContinue reading “Sri Kalamegha Perumal Thirumoghur”
Azhaghar Koil Madurai
Located at a distance of 21 km away from Madurai, Alagar Koyil Temple, also known with the name of Azhagar Kovil is one of the prominent temples situated at the foothills of Alagar hills. This temple has high religious significance as well as presents a captivating architecture. What makes it even more enchanting is theContinue reading “Azhaghar Koil Madurai”
Sri Sowmya Narayana Perumal Thirukostiyur
This is one among the Pandiyanadu divyadeshams and is situated at Thirukostiyur a small village near Thirupathur , Sivagangai district Tamilnadu . As per legend asura Hiranyakashipu prayed to Brahma for a boon that he would not be killed by Devas, human race, animals or by weapons. Having secured the boon, he went on aContinue reading “Sri Sowmya Narayana Perumal Thirukostiyur”
Koodalazhagar 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 Madurai”
Sri Satyamurthy Perumal Thirumayam
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 Satyamurthy Perumal Thirumayam”
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Thiruvanamalai
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Thiruvannamalai, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar. It is located at about 5 kms North of Srivilliputhur in the back drop of the Western Ghats. Here Lord is seen in a handsome standing posture. The temple is celebrated as Thirupathi of South. Srinivasa Perumal Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located in Thiruvannamalai VillageContinue reading “Sri Srinivasa Perumal Thiruvanamalai”
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”
Aanamalai Yoga Narasimhar
Yoga Narasimha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Narasingam in Aanaimalai in Madurai District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is located at the foot of the Aanaimalai hills. This is a rock cut temple and the main deity Narasimhar is carved out of the rock . The temple is a goodContinue reading “Aanamalai Yoga Narasimhar”
Thirupullamboothakudi Vallvil Ramar
Valvil Ramar Kovil at Thiru Pullaboothangudi is one of the 108 Divya desams and one of the Vaishnava Navagraha Parihara kshetrams around Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Valvilraman and the Utsavar is Raman at this temple. The thayar or the Lord’s consort at this temple is Hemambujavalli. The holy water is Jatayu theertham. The vimanam isContinue reading “Thirupullamboothakudi Vallvil Ramar”
Sri Manikundra Perumal Thanjavur
This temple is a cluster of 3 temples together making a divyadeshams . 1. Manikundra Perumal 2. Nela Megha Perumal 3. Sri Narasimhar The 3 temples are near each other and is known as Thanjai Mamani koil . Mangalasasanam was done by Thirumangai alwar, Nammalwar and Bhoodhathalwar. In ancient days this place was called asContinue reading “Sri Manikundra Perumal Thanjavur”
Hara saabha vimochana Perumal Thirukandiyur
This temple is one of the Cholanadu divyadeshams near Thiruvayaru in Thanjavur . Moolavar is Hara saabha vimochana Perumal in standing posture . Thayar Kamalavalli and Thirumangai alwar has sung praising this Lord The Lord gave dharshan to Lord Brahma Lord Shiva and King Mahabali . As per Hindu legend , Brahma, the Lord of creationContinue reading “Hara saabha vimochana Perumal Thirukandiyur”
Thiru Kabisthalam
Thiru Kavithalam or Kabisthalam is one of the 108 divya desam temples situated near Kumbakonam in Papanasam . The perumal in this sthalam is called ‘Gajendra Varadhan’. The sthalapuranam of this temple is also associated with that of the elephant Gajendran . Gajendra performed pooja to Maha Vishnu using the lotus flowers from this pondContinue reading “Thiru Kabisthalam”
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