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 Temple info -3511 கோயில் தகவல்-3511 Kalyana Kannan, Lulled by the Coastal Breeze! – The Glory of the Killei Holy Site 🪈🐄 Gracing the village of Killei—a place of enchanting natural beauty in the Cuddalore district, near Chidambaram, where a backwater lagoon meets the Bay of Bengal—resides the benevolent Lord Kalyana Kannan. In today's post, let us explore the unique features of this temple, which bestows both peace and divine grace upon its devotees. **Temple History: A Shrine Built on Devotion** 📜 Approximately 200 years ago, people who settled in this region began worshipping Lord Kannan (Krishna) as their *Kuladeivam* (family deity), initially using only a framed image for their rituals. Over time, through the tireless efforts of the local youth and the collective contributions of the villagers, this humble shrine has blossomed into the beautiful temple it stands as today. **Unique Features of the Temple:** ✨ **The Beauty of Stucco Sculptures:** Adorning the temple's *Vi...

 Temple info -3510 கோயில் தகவல்-3510 Somanadheeswarar Temple, Thelur, Ariyalur Taluk & District  Thelur is a small hamlet situated one kilometer down a minor road branching northward, located just before V. Kaikatti on the Ariyalur–Jayankondam highway. During the Chola era, this village was known as 'Thigaiyoliyur'. The road leading into the village traverses a large lake, effectively dividing it into two sections. The village itself is situated along the northern bank of this lake. The term "Thigai Oli" (meaning 'Dazzle' or 'Blinding Light') refers to an intensely bright, radiant, or shimmering light—one that is dazzling enough to momentarily blind the eye. Legend has it that the Moon God (Chandra) worshipped Lord Shiva at various sacred sites to seek deliverance from a curse; at such sites, the presiding deity (the Lingam) is typically revered by the name 'Somanathar'. Similarly, this temple site is where the Moon—having lost his luster a...

 Temple info -3509 கோயில் தகவல்-3509 Sri Brahadeeshwarar temple, Kazhipattur Moolavar : Sri Brahadeeshwarar Amman : Sri Mangalambikai Place : Kazhipattur, OMR The age of the Temple is not known, but according to the temple priest, this is one of the oldest temples (1000 years)of this region built by Chola rulers, a document about which is apparently available in Saraswathy Mahal LIBRARY. Shivalinga, Mangalambika and Bhairava idols were lying unattended at the site for several years and in 2001 a temple was erected, and recently reconstructed.  A lovely, large lily/lotus pond is part of the temple and is opposite the main entrance. On the busy OMR and easy to miss the temple as the temple is in a lane and has a small structure. One could be sure that by the grace of God, many would throng the temple in the years to come, as there are innumerable apartments coming up in this area. The priest in charge is Sri Arunachala Gurukal, MA, B.End, a Tamil Pandit. He has written a long pr...

 Temple info -3508 கோயில் தகவல்-3508 Kasavalanaadu Kovilur Jambukeswarar Temple, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District This village can be reached by traveling 8 kilometers south along the Kasavalanaadu Kovilur road, which branches off from the Thanjavur bypass road. Alternatively, one can reach this village by traveling 7 kilometers west from Melulur. Within the Orathanadu taluk, there are two villages bearing the name "Kovilur": the first is Telungankudikadu Kovilur, and the second is this Kasavalanaadu Kovilur. The cluster of villages comprising 18 hamlets is collectively known as "Kasavalanaadu." The presiding deity enshrined in the village of Kovilur—located within this region—is named *Jambukeswarar*, as He emerged as a *Swayambu* (self-manifested form) beneath a *Naval* tree (Jamun tree). The Presiding Deity is Lord Jambukeswarar, and the Goddess is Akhilandeswari. This temple underwent renovation during the reign of Kulothunga Chola III (1178–1218 CE). An ins...