avinashilingeswarar temple Coimbatore Avinashi Temple is one of the seven famous places in Konku Nadu. Avinashi means indestructible, is the name of the Lord, from whom the place get its name. Temple is facing East. The Uniqueness of this temple is that Goddess is on the right of the Idol. The main deity is called by Avinasiappar, […]
Read More...rameshwaram temple history After killing Ravana and other Asuras, Rama stayed here with Sita for some time on the Mount Kandamadana. To get relieved from Brahma Hathi(Ravana was the descendant of Brahma), he requested Hanuman to bring a Siva Linga from Mount Kailas. Hanuman took a long time to return with a Siva linga. Rama installed […]
Read More...It was mentioned in the Mahabharata that Dharma, elder of Pandavas came to Vrishabadri on his pilgrimage for the holy bath. The Vamana Purana shows how Yama and Markandeya worshipped Alagar. It was mentioned in Agneya Purana that Arjuna came to Hills here for worship. King Mahabali the grandson of Prahlada became all powerful as the rulers of […]
Read More...Virudhachalam Viruthagirishwarar Temple | Tamilnadu Temple | விருத்தகிரீஸ்வரர் The Sthala Vruksha is the Vanni tree. As per the Legends, that this is the Kalpaka tree which came to the Earth from the Heaven to worship the Lord. The Sthala Purana give an interesting account of the place. It confirms the antiquity of the place […]
Read More...Vadaranyeswarar Tiruvalangadu Temple As per the Legends, the Sage Sunanda of the Himalayas desired ardently to witness the divine dance of Lord Siva. Lord was pleased with his prayers and asked him to go to Tiruvalangadu and perform penance there to fulfil his wish. As instructed Sage did penance for many years that he was […]
Read More...Mahabalipuram Temple History This place must have been built between the 2nd and 5th Centuries AD. Cholas made Kancheepuram as the Capital in 5th Century and ruled the region. Elanthirayan, the Chola prince, who sailed from Manipallava, an island off Ceylon, had Kanchi as his capital. While sailing in the ship, it was wrecked on […]
Read More...Thiruvanmiyur Marundeeswarar Temple History As per the Legends, Valmiki, the Author of The Ramayana in Sanskrit attained Salvation here after worshipping Lord Tyagaraja. Valmiki who longed to give up the mortal coils approached Sage Markandeya, who told him of the glories of Siva and asked to go around the world. Valmiki was told that he […]
Read More...Thirunaraiyur Sani Temple History As per the Legends, King Dasrath was ruling the entire world. Once Sani had to pass Rohini star after staying in Krithika for some time. Rishi Vasishta and other Sages told Dasaratha to stop this transfer as it will bring Severe drought for every 12 years. King Dasaratha with his weapons […]
Read More...As per the Legends, Lord Vishnu took the ferocious form of Narasimha (Lion head and the human body) and killed the demon Hiranyakasyapa. Even after killing the demon, the anger was controlled and started roaming around the forests and hills causing huge damage. Devas prayed Lord Siva to control the anger of the Lord Narasimha. […]
Read More...Srisailam Temple Special Samuhika Abhishekam Srisailam Temple Special Samuhika Abhishekam Procedure Utsava deities of Lord Siva and Goddess Brahmarambika will be placed on the dais. Devotees are allowed to sit in a row. No need to carry any pooja materials as it is already set up by the temple staff itself. All Mantras and Pooja […]
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