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 Temple info -1589 கோயில் தகவல் -1589 Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli Panchalingeshwara Temple (also spelt Panchalingeshvara) in Govindanahalli, Mandya district, Karnataka state, India, was constructed around 1238 A.D. during the reign of the Hoysala empire King Vira Someshwara. The name "Panchalingeshwara" literally means "five linga" (pancha - five and linga - the universal symbol of the god Shiva). The temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.[1] The famous sculptor of Hoysala times, Ruvari Mallitamma, is known to have made contributions to the temple. Country  India State Karnataka District Mandya District Temple plan Govndanahalli village According to art historian Gerard Foekema, the Panchalingeshwara temple is a rare example of a panchakuta (lit, five shrines with five towers) construction in Hoysala architecture. The five shrines are built on a north-south axial plan with the sanctums face east. ...

 Temple info -1588 கோயில் தகவல் -1588 Pagalavadi Shiva Temple & Siddhar Peedam, Trichy Pagalavadi Shiva Temple & Siddhar Peedam is located at Karattampatty Village near Pagalavadi in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ekambareswar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. Pagalavadi is situated on the northern bank of river Cauvery. Legends This place was known as Jamuna Vanam (Naval Trees). This place was surrounded by mountains having small caves. It is believed Siddhars engaging themselves in the services of Lord Shiva lived in these caves. It is believed that this temple was built by them. With the invasion of outside forces, the temple was destroyed. As years rolled on, the local population tried to rebuild the temple. Even queen Mangammal know the glory of this Shiva peetam and has visited the temple, gifted lands and money of its welfare and built Yatrikar mandapams. The peetam appeared in the dreams of many citizens of the local community. A di...

 Temple info -1587 கோயில் தகவல் -1587 Thandikudi Balamurugan Temple Thandikudi Balamurugan temple:   Though many of us have visited Kodaikanal, the beautiful Hill station in Dindigul District, not many might have seen Thandikudi.  This village is around 45 Kms from Batlakundu and 38 Kms from Kodaikanal.  One has to travel through the Ghat road with 23 hairpin bends.  The old name of the village is Thandrikudi and it is believed to be in existence for over 3500 years. There are several legends regarding the name of this place.  The most popular one is that Lord Murugan had defeated the Asuran Idumban, a disciple of Agasthya ( he later became a great Murugan devotee ) here before jumping over to Pazhani.  As he jumped ( Thandi in Tamil ) from this place, it is called Thandikudi.  As per historical evidence ( from a 13th century inscription ), there were two tribal chiefs- Tanrikon and Kodaiporunan ( the latter responsible for Kodaikanal getting...

 Temple info - 1586 கோயில் தகவல் -1586 Melattur Temples Vinayakar Temple, Melattur Melattur Temples:   Melattur is around 18 Kms from Tanjavur on the way to Thirukarugavur.  This place is very familiar to those who like dance and drama, as it is the birthplace of a special form of dance drama called Bhagavatha Mela.  Around 450 years back, when King Achutha Nayak was ruling Tanjavur, he brought number of families from Andhra who were specialists in Kuchipudi form of dance.   Since there is a temple of Shri Unnathapureeswarar, they started calling this place as Unnathapuram.  Later number of Vaishnava families moved from Kanchipuram to this place.  They are instrumental in establishing the Shri Varadaraja Swamy temple.  Bhagavatha Mela is an unique art form in which a limited number of dance dramas are enacted every year.  Among these are the Harishchandra, Seetha Kalyanam, Prahlada Charitram etc are very popular.  Even the vene...

 Temple info -1585 கோயில் தகவல் -1585 Swayambulinga Swami Temple, Uvari, Thirunelveli Swayambulinga Swami Temple, Uvari, Thirunelveli Swayambulinga Swami Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Uvari Village in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Swayambu Nathar and Mother is called as Brahmma Shakti. Sthala Vriksham is Kadamba tree. Historically this place is called as Veerai Valanadu. Legends A milk vendor from Kootapanai was hit at a particular spot on his way through Uvari to sell his milk. He cut the root of the Kadamba tree when it began to bleed. A voice told the milk vendor that he was there and asked him to build a temple. The milk vendor did so with palm leaves and in days that followed, the temple grew to the present size. Devotees are happy that any illness of any nature is cured by the Lord. The Temple The Uvari temple is situated in a pleasant environment surrounded by coconut and palm trees on the sea shore. Lord Shiva graces as...

 Temple info - 1584 கோயில் தகவல் -1584 Kanthaswamy temple, Cheyyur Kanthaswamy Temple in Cheyyur, in Chengalpattu district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple was constructed during the Cholas during the 10th century. Murugan is worshipped as Kanthaswamy along with his consorts Valli and Deivasena. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Kanchipuram Deity Kanthaswamy (Murugan) Valli, Deivasena Location Cheyyur State Tamil Nadu Country India Geographic coordinates 12°21′09″N 80°02′22″E Architecture Dravidian architecture The temple is open from 6 am - 12:30 pm and 4:30 - 8:00 pm on all days. Four daily rituals and many yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the Vaikasi Visagam, Kanthasasti festival, Soorasamharam, Thaipoosam festival and Panguni Uthiram festival being the most prominent being the most pro...