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 Temple info -3470 கோயில் தகவல்-3470 🚩 "Melapparangiri" equal to Thiruparankundram: The glory of Peraiyur Murugan! 🚩 There is no dearth of places of spiritual significance in the land of Madurai. The most important of them, but a wonderful place that many do not know about, is the Peraiyur Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple near D. Kallupatti. Just as Thiruparankundram is called 'Parangiri', this place, located in the west direction, is revered as 'Melapparangiri'. 🏛️ Artistic style and history: This temple is a confluence of architecture! The sanctum sanctorum: Reflects the intricate architecture of the Chola period. Halls: The Maha Mandapam and the Artha Mandapam are built in the majestic style of the Nayak period. Nakshatra Mandapam: This is the greatest artistic treasure of this temple. On the canopy (roof) of the peacock hall, a list of stones representing all 27 stars is beautifully carved. This is a must-see place for those interested in astrology. ⛰️ ...

 Temple info -3469 கோயில் தகவல்-3469 MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY TEMPLE, KONDARANGI HILLS  Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, also referred to as “Kondarangi Hills”, is situated in Kondarangi Keeranur, Dindigul District, Oddanchatram Taluk, Tamilnadu, India – 624616. An astonishing rock-cut temple is situated on the top where we can receive pure divine sanction and blessings from Lord Shiva in the name of Malligarjuneswarar. The sculpture present in the temple is a Swayambhu Lingam.  History This temple has many histories. Few are listed below, A place where Pancha Pandavas worshipped: This temple is referred to as the place where the Pancha Pandavas went into exile and where Arjuna did penance. It is believed that if we do penance, chanting mantras from the place where Arjuna did penance on this glorious mountain, we will receive Shiva’s grace. It is believed that whoever does penance on this mountain, their life will change. This place has been a prime location for meditation, ofte...

 Temple info -3468 கோயில் தகவல்-3468 Periyakuruvadi Sivan Temple, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur District  Periyakuruvadi Sivan Temple  You can get off at Letchumangudi, a village near Thiruvarur, and from there you can go to Periyakuruvadi, which is 10 km away, via Tanhirkunnam.  Bhagirathan, who was born in the Surya clan, performed severe penance to bring the Ganga from the sky to earth so that his ancestors could attain peace of mind. Taking pity on his penance, Ganga agreed to come to earth.  However, when she descended from the sky at a fast pace, she hesitated, fearing that the world would be destroyed if she could not keep up with the speed. She told Bhagirathan about this.  Bhagirathan replied, “Devi, you don’t need to worry about that. When you descend at a fast pace, I pray to Lord Shiva to bear your speed.” Accordingly, Bhagirathan performed severe penance seeking the grace of Lord Shiva. When the Ganga was rushing down from the sky, the earth cou...

 Temple info -3467 கோயில் தகவல்-3467 * Shri Ganesh Temple * , *9 Doncliffe Road* , *Westville* *Durban 3629*, *KwaZulu-Natal, South* *Africa* ******************** Ganesh Temple, Durban, South Africa Shri Ganesh Temple is a Hindu temple located in Durban city, South Africa. The temple was established in 1984 by a group of devotees who wanted to build a spiritual center for the Hindu community in Durban. *This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, known as the deity of obstacles and knowledge* . The temple has a beautiful statue of Lord Ganesha, brought from India and established during the inauguration of the temple. Over the past several years, this temple has become an important spiritual and cultural center for the Hindu community in Durban. Various religious and cultural programs are organized in the temple including daily worship, weekly hymns and monthly home. Temple also offers many types of educational programs including language classes and religious education The temple is m...