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#Mystictemplesseenbyme# 61. Erikatha Ramar Temple,Madhuranthakam Eri-Katha Raamar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama located in the town of Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu, India. This is the sthalam (place) where Udayavar (the presiding deity) was named Ramanuja. The temple is also known by other names such as - Mathuranthaka Chaturvedi Mangalam, Vaikunda Varthanam, Thirumathurai, Thirumanthira Tirupathi, Karunagara Vilagam. Thirumalisai Alvar attained siddhi (enlightenment) in this sthalam (place). Also, Sri Ramanujar was instructed the Pancha Samskara Mantram at this place. Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Chengalpattu district Location Maduranthakam State Tamil Nadu Country India History  The temple was built during the Pallava era, and is estimated to be 1600 years old. The Moolavar (presiding deity) of the temple is Lord Rama, thus making this one of the oldest temples of lord Rama in South India. The temple has inscriptions indicating generous gifts from Chola k...

#Mystictemplesseenbyme# 60. Elk Murugan Temple,Ooty OOTY ELK HILL MURUGAN TEMPLE Elk Hill is the place in Udagamandalam (Ooty) South India. Famous for Lord Murugar Temple. It is a Replica of Batu caves (Tamil: பத்து மலை) Malaysia. Approximately 40 feet statue of Lord Murugar constructed and placed in the form of Suthai (Tamil-சுதை-Made up of Brick and Cement) in a standing posture out side this temple open spaces.  The Moolavar is very much pretty .Other than Lord Murugar, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Goddesses Sakthi, Nava Kanikas and Navagraha sanithanams are there in the hill. ... Administration: This temple is under the Hindu religious Endowment  Board and taken care by Marriamman temple Ooty.                                                                                  N...

#Mystictemplesseenbyme# 59. Kurinji Andavar Temple,Kodaikkanal Famed for the Kurinji flower that blossoms only 12 years once, Kurinjiandavar Temple is a significantly known temple of Kodaikanal. It is situated just 3 km from mesmerizing Kodaikanal Lake and is devoted to the God of Hills, i.e. Lord Muruga. Decoding the meaning of this temple’s name, Kurinji stands for hill area and Andavar refers to God, so that is why this temple is called as Kurinjiandavar named after the Hill God Muruga. Traveler Tips There’s quite a lot of traffic during the tourist season so try to visit the temple by early morning to avoid crowded environment. Cameras for photography and video making are not allowed. The temple management charges 5 rupees for parking. Things to Do The popular Kurinji Flower that blossoms in 12 years and is said to be visible in 2016 last, hence the flower is a must sight to be seen. There are many shopping outlets inside the temple where you can buy things and souvenirs. Visit the...

#Mystictemplesseenbyme# 58. Sriranganatha swami Temple,Srirangapatna The Ranganthaswamy temple (usually referred to as "Sri Ranganathaswamy") in Srirangapatna, in the Mandya district of Karnataka state, India, is dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganatha (a manifestation of the god Vishnu). It is one of the five important pilgrimage sites of Sri Vaishnavism along the river Kaveri for devotees of Ranganatha. These five sacred sites are together known as Pancharanga Kshetrams in Southern India. Since Srirangapatna is the first temple starting from upstream, the deity is known as Adi Ranga (lit; "first Ranga"). The town of Srirangapatna, which derives its name from the temple, is located on an island in the river Kaveri. Religion Affiliation Hinduism Deity Ranganatha (Vishnu) Festivals Sri Vaishnavism festivals Location Karnataka, India State Karnataka Country India History  According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the temple is one of considerable antiquity....

#Mystictemplesseembyme# 57. Mangadu Kamakshiamman Temple,Mangadu  The Kamakshi Amman Temple of Mangadu is a Hindu temple in Mangadu, a suburb of Chennai, India. The term Mangadu means "Mango Forests or Mango Grooves" and as the term implies this must have been a thickly wooded Mango groove in times of yore.   In this Mangadu the Goddess Sri Kamakshi came and started her penance standing on the PANCHAGNI in the midst of forest of Mango trees. Then Lord Siva appeared before Goddess Kamakshi and married her at Kancheepuram. In the same way, if any unmarried Girl, comes and offers vows to Sri Kamakshi, she gets married very soon. mangadu kamakshi amman temple mangadu kamakshi amman temple mangadu kamakshi amman  A little away from Mangadu is the temple of Lord Velleeswarar. Velli is the name of planet Venus-Shukra. As in the Kanjanur Shukrapureeswarar temple, this temple is of Shukra importance. Mother Kamakshi is the important deity in Mangadu and Kancheepuram. Similarly, Ve...

#Mystictemplesseenbyme# 56. Thiruverkadu Karumariamman temple Thiruverkadu Sridevi Karumari Amman Temple Sri Devi Karumariamman temple is in Thiruverkadu, a suburb of Chennai. It is said that Lord Muruga came here and obtained the 'Vel' (spear) from His mother, Goddess Karumari (an avatar of Parvathi) to fight the demon Suran and hence this place was called as 'Vel kadu' and became as Verkadu. As per legend Devi Karumariamman once disguised as a soothsayer visited Lord Surya, the Sun God, to predict His future. Not realising that the soothsayer is none other than Sakthi Matha, Surya ignored Her. Angered by his indifference, Devi Karumariamman immediately retreated. Lord Surya lost His glory and the earth plunged into darkness. Lord Surya then realised His folly and pleaded forgiveness from Devi Karumariamman. In order to pacify mother Karumariamman, Surya said that His rays would fall on Her directly twice in a year and touch her feet. (in the month of Panguni (March- A...

#Mystictemplessernbyme# 55. Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple,Gunaseelam Gunaseelam Vishnu Temple (Abhimana Sthalam) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located 20 km (12 mi) from Trichy, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of river Kollidam. A visit temple is believed to be a curative to the mentally challenged people, who are taken to the temple and kept in the temple premises for 48 days. At the end of the 48 days it is believed that their illness is cured by the grace of the presiding deity, Prasanna Venkatachalapathi. The temple has set up a mental health rehabilitation centre that has the official stamp of the Tamil Nadu Government license, the first of its kind in Tamil Nadu. Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Tiruchirapalli Deity Prasanna Venkatachalapathy (Vishnu) Location Gunaseelam State Tamil Nadu Country India Architecture Type Dravidian architecture The temple has six daily rituals at various times fr...

Mystictemplesseenbyme# 54. Dodda Basavana (Nandi) Temple,Bengaluru This article needs additional citations for verification. Dodda Basavana Gudi (the Nandhi Temple) is situated in Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, area of South Bengaluru, part of the largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. The Hindu temple is inside a park called Bugle Rock. Dodda Basavana Gudi ದೊಡ್ಡ ಬಸವನ ಗುಡಿ Location Bengaluru State Karnataka Country India Architecture Type Vijayanagara The bull referred to is a sacred Hindu demi-god, known as Nandi; Nandi is a close devotee and attendant of Shiva. Dodda Basavana Gudi is said to be the biggest temple to Nandi in the world. The stone monolith idol of Nandi is continually covered with new layers of butter, benne in the local language of Kannada. There is an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesha close by. Every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika Maasa a groundnut fair is held in the temple premises and groundnut is offered ...

#Mystictemplesseenbyme# 53. Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebid Hoysaleswara temple, also referred simply as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is the largest monument in Halebidu, a town in the state of Karnataka, India and the former capital of the Hoysala Empire. The temple was built on the banks of a large man-made lake, and sponsored by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. Its construction started around 1121 CE and was complete in 1160 CE.During the early 14th century, Halebidu was twice sacked and plundered by the Muslim armies of the Delhi Sultanate from northern India, and the temple and the capital fell into a state of ruin and neglect. It is 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Hassan city and about 210 kilometres (130 miles) from Bengaluru.[l Hoysalesvara Temple ಹೊಯ್ಸಳೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Hassan Deity Shiva Location Halebidu State Karnataka Country India Architecture Type Hoysala Creator Ketamalla, Hoysala Vis...