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Temple info -3788. Andal Ranganayaki temple,Belur. ஆண்டாள் ரங்கநாயகி கோயில்,பேலூர,

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Temple info -3788 கோயில் தகவல் -3788 Andal Ranganayaki shrine. Beluru.  While the central Chennakeshava Temple is central attraction, it is the surrounding shrines and structures that enrich the experience. Together, they reveal a layered narrative of royal patronage and the lived rhythms of ritual practice, making the complex not just a site to observe, but one to interpret and feel. This temple dedicated to Goddess Andal is also locally known as Ranganayaki temple. It was constructed during the Vijayanagara period using the materials collected from ruined Hoysala temples and is evident from the sculptures on the exterior walls. The temple faces east and has on plan garbhagriha (sanctum), navaranga (pillared hall) and an open pillared mandapa through which the temple is entered. The exterior of the temple consists of adhisthana (plinth), bhitti (wall) and chadya (eave). The adhisthana has mouldings which include friezes of elephants and scrolls. The bhitti at the lowest section ha...
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Temple info -3787 Dharumapureeswarar temple, Dharumanallur,Viruddhachalam. தர்மபுரீஸ்வரர் கோயில்,தருமநல்லூர்,விருத்தாசலம்

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 Temple info -3787 கோயில் தகவல்-3787      #DharumapureeswararTemple The Dharumapureeswarar Temple—dedicated to Lord Dharumapureeswarar and His consort, Goddess Dharmasamvardhini—is located in Dharumanallur, within the Virudhachalam Taluk of Cuddalore District. It is situated to the west of Chidambaram town. A unique feature of this temple is that the names of the holy site, the presiding deity (Lord Shiva), and the Goddess all share the root word "Dharma." It is said that this *Linga* (the sacred icon of Shiva) was worshipped by Dharma (Yudhisthira), who overcame adversaries—who had committed grave wrongs—through his own righteous conduct. The *Linga* is believed to date back to the *Dvapara Yuga*. Legend holds that the five Pandavas stayed in this region during their forest exile. During this time, Dharma created a *Linga* out of sand and worshipped it. Once, when rain clouds gathered, he sprinkled the water used for worship in a circle around himself; consequently,...
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Temple info -3786. Chennakesava temple, Araluguppe,Tumkur. சென்னகேசவ ஸ்வாமி கோயில்,அரளகுப்பே,தும்கூர்

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 Temple info -3786 கோயில் தகவல்-3786 Araluguppe Chennakesava Temple Araluguppe Araluguppe: Where Heritage and Spirituality Meet! Tucked away in the heart of Karnataka, India lies a small village called Araluguppe. With a population of just over 4,000 people, this quaint village is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty, and interesting facts.Araluguppe can be easily reached by road, with Tumkur being the nearest major city. You can take a bus or hire a car from Tumkur to reach Araluguppe, which is located about 25km away. The nearest railway station is Tumkur railway station, which is around 24 km from Araluguppe. History: Araluguppe has a rich history that dates back to the Hoysala Empire, which ruled Karnataka during the 11th to 14th centuries. The village is home to several ancient temples that were built during this time, including the Chennakesava Temple, Veeranarayana Temple, and the Kalleswara Temple. Chennakesava Temple: The Chennakeshava Temple i...
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Temple info -3785. Saneeswara Bhagawan temple, Chozavandan, Madurai. சனீஸ்வரபகவான் கோயில்,சோழவந்தான்,மதுரை

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 Temple info -3785 கோயில் தகவல்-3785 Saneeswara Bhagwan Temple, Sholavandan, Madurai Saneeswara Bhagwan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Saturn located at Sholavandan Town in Madurai District of Tamilnadu. Legends Years ago, a garden of flowers was established in Sholavandan for pujas in Anjaneya and Siddhi Vinayaka temple. Plants of many varieties of flowers as Parijatham, Nagalingam and Mavalingam were grown here. They had herbal characteristics also. Residents in the Agraharam were maintaining this garden. In course of time due to lack of care, the garden disappeared giving room to bushes sheltering poisonous creatures. Threatened by this development, 40 years ago, people took up cleaning the place. When a young man was clearing around the Mavalinga tree, he felt something underneath. When he dug three feet further, he found an idol of Sani Bhagwan standing on his Crow vehicle. People thronged the place. With the gracious blessings of the Pontiffs of Sri Sringeri Shara...
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