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 Temple info -1829 கோயில் தகவல் -1829 Hulikunteraya Hanuman Temple, Bimmaghatta Bommaghatta is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Sandur taluk of Bellary district in Karnataka. The place is popular for its Hindu temple which hosts the deity Hanuman as Hulikunteraya. Annually the Rathostava (chariot fest) is scheduled to commence on Phalguna Shukla Dashami (usually in February/March) and thousands of worshippers and tourists from all over India and particularly from the South gather there to witness it. Coordinates: 14.933438°N 76.564756°E Country  India State Karnataka District Bellary Website hulikunteraya.org Hulikunteraya It is believed that the Hanuman idol is a 'Udbhava' murthi. The cowherd who was taking the cows belonged to Shanbhoge (village incharge) for gazing in the field was tapping this idol stone every day while supervising the cows. The cowherd heard 'Ashareeravani' from stone not to hit it and he carried the message...

 Temple info -1830 கோயில் தகவல் -1830 Perunna Subrahmanya Swami temple is located at Perunna in Changanacherry in Kottayam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Muruga or Subrahmanya. Thaipooyam in Makaram month (January – February) is one of the most important festivals here. The annual Pallivetta utsavam is held in Vrishchikam month (November – December). Another important festival is the Skanda Sashti. This is perhaps the only Murugan temple in the world in which Muruga is depicted as holding the Vel down. This is because he has just annihilated the demons. In all other temples, Muruga is shown as holding the Vel upwards. The annual Thaipooyam Kavadi procession attracts thousands of devotees to the temple. The 10-day annual festival in Vrischika masam begins on the Kartika nakshatra day. The sankalpam of Muruga in the temple is that of Devasenapathi, who has just annihilated Tharakasuran. Therefore it is believed that Muruga is here in a furious form. The deity faces east...

 Temple info -1828 கோயில் தகவல் -1828 Vilankurichi Ananda Natarajar temple:   Vilankurichi is near Sivananda Mills and is around 10 Kms from Coimbatore Gandhipuram bus stand.  There are direct city buses to this place.  This temple is popularaly known as Arutperum Jothi Natarajar Gnana Madalayam.  Many of the rituals followed in this temple are similar to the ones we find in Vadalur near Villupuram where Sri Ramalinga Swamigal’s temple is situated.  The connection between these two temples is confirmed by the prefix Arutperum Jothi. In the eighteenth century, there was a sage by name Shri Kachi Thirumalai Swamigal in Tamilnadu.  He used to offer the jaggery kept in his Kamandala as prasadam to his devotees which used to give them lot of relief.   During his tours around the country, he came to Vilankurichi.  A young girl by name Chinnammal served him with devotion.  Swamigal was pleased and blessed her to get a son who will be ...

 Temple info -1827 கோயில் தகவல் -1827 Yoga Narasimhar Temple Narasingampet  Yoga Narasimhar Temple : Yoga Narasimha temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is located in Kumbakonam to Mayiladuthurai Bus route on the banks of River Cauvery. Narasinganpettai is 15 kms from Kumbakonam and 18 kms from Mayiladuthurai. Temple is situated opposite Narasinganpettai Mariammankoil Bus Stop. This temple is believed to be 1000 years old and revamped by the Vijayanagara Kingdom. Presiding Deity is Lord Narasimha found in his yoga posture and Lord Hanuman facing the Main deity. Yoga level Narasimha is believed to be more powerful than other Narasimha bodies. He will instantly eliminate all the evil, obstacles around us. He is adored in four hands holding Shanka and Chakra in two hands and the other two hands are in Yoga Mudra. Utsava Idol is Prahalada Varadar with Sridevi and Bhoodevi. According to legend, Lord Vishnu was tormented with Brahmmahathi dosha for executing Hiranyakasipu. He meditated...

 Temple info -1826 கோயில் தகவல் -1826  Vadavalli Kattu Vinayakar Temple, Coimbatore  Vadavalli Kattu Vinayakar / Vinayagar Sri Kattu Vinayakar Temple History and Special Features ·       The Moolavar and Urchavar of Sri Kattu Vinayakar Temple is Kattu Vinayakar/ Kattu Vinayagar. The Amman / Thayar of the temple is Meenakshi Amman. ·       The Thala Virutcham of Sri Kattu Vinayakar Temple is Arasa Maram – Bodhi tree. The Theertham offered in this temple is Siruvani. ·       Two pujas will be done per day in Sri Kattu Vinayakar Temple. This is an ancient temple which is 500 years old. ·       The specialty of this temple is the Arasa maram – big Bodhi Satva tree which a century old. ·       The historical name of the place where Sri Kattu Vinayakar Temple is situated is Pulikkadu. At present, it is located in Vadavalli city, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Festivals Celebrat...

 Temple info -1825 கோயில் தகவல் -1825  *Arulmiku Sri Abhishek Valli Udanurai* *Irvatheeswarar  Temple*  *Abhishek Puram*, *Kunnathur, Tirupur District*  Built in South Indian architecture, this Shiva sthalam is a 900 to 1600 year old Shiva sthala, the temple is entirely dedicated to Lord Shiva.  🛕Deity-  Airavatheeswarar  🛕Mother:-  Abhisheka Valli  🛕Tala Vritsha:-  Makizha, bow tree  🛕Town:- Abhishekapuram  🛕District:- Tiruppur  🛕State:- Tamil Nadu  🛕 Festival:-  Pradosha Puja, Anna Bishekam on Aipasi Pournami Day, Karthikai, Shivratri and special pujas are performed on Shiva Ratri.  🛕Specialty of the deity:-  Iravadeeswarar in the form of linga towards the east.  🛕 The history of the temple is carved in relief on the gate of Artha Mandapa.  🛕Mulavar Iravatheeswarar graces the sanctum in the form of a linga towards the east.  🛕The history of the temple is carved in relief...

 Temple info -1824 கோயில் தகவல் -1824 Ancient Temple for Lord of Wealth Kubera in Tirunelveli (India) Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu (India) How to reach The only ancient temple for the Lord of wealth - Kubera can found in Harikesavanallur -A small village located on the banks of the holy Tamaraparani river in the Tirunelveli district of TamilNadu, South India. It was also known as Kuberapuri. The Lord Shiva here is known by the name of Ariyanathar and the Goddess is known by the name of Periyanayaki. As seen from the inscriptions, this temple is around 1400 years old. Specialties: • There is a separate shrine dedicated to Lord Kubera. Devotees offer prayers in this temple for getting rid of financial difficulties and acquire wealth. • The Lord is said to have been worshipped by Kubera, the lord of wealth. There are two shiva lingas here – Ariyanathar and Kubera Linga. Hence this village gets another name – Kuberapuri. • This is probably the one temple which has a shrine dedicated to Jyes...

 Temple info -1823 கோயில் தகவல் -1823 1008 Lingam Temple, Ariyanoor, Salem 1008 Lingam Temple is another popular temple located in Salem. This temple is located in Ariyanoor and is under the control of a private department of the Vinayaga Mission. The main feature of this temple is the presence of 1008 Shiva Lingams, with Nandi in the ‘moolasthanam’. Shrines of Palani Murugan, Swamimalai Murugan, Thiruchendur Murugan, Pazhamuthircholai Murugan, Tiruthani Murugan, Thiruparamkundram Murugan, Raja Rajeswari, Anjaneya, Mahalakshmi, Venkatesa Perumal can also be found amidst the Lingams.  There is a shrine dedicated to Arunachala Sundareswarar along with his consort Umayambigai at the top of the hillock. Lingam is huge and is about 18 feet high.  The main temple is surrounded by 107 lingams and the main linga is the 108th one amidst all these at the main temple, it is a huge linga. There are 1008 Shiva Lingams present in the temple with the holy cow Nandi in front of them all ...

 Temple info -1822 கோயில் தகவல் -1822 Sri Sundara Varadaraja Perumal temple, Nallur Moolavar : Sundara Varadarajar Urchavar : – Amman / Thayar : Sridevi and Bhoodevi Thala Virutcham : Vilwa Old year :  500 years old Historical Name : – City : Nallur District : Tiruvannamalai State : Tamil Nadu Festival: Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January, Navarathri in September-October and Star days of Alwars are celebrated in the temples. Temple’s Speciality: The idol of the presiding deity is sculpted in a single stone. Sri Garudazhwar (the eagle vehicle of Lord Vishnu) is at the feet of the Lord in a worshipping form. Opening Time: The temple is opened from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Address: Sri Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Nallur, Tiruvannamalai district. General Information: There is a separate temple for Draupati near this temple. During the Chithirai (April-May) brahmmotsavam festival, Lord Sri Krishna and the five Pandava brothers, Dharma, Bheema, Arju...

 Temple info -1821 கோயில் தகவல் -1821 Bedi Hanuman Temple Puri Address: Chakra Tirtha Rd, Puri, Odisha, 752002, India  Bedi Hanuman Temple Puri Timings Day Timing Monday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Wedesday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm  Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Bedi Hanuman Temple is located on Chakra Tirtha road in Puri, Odisha. It is a small temple near the Puri Sea Beach; however, it holds quite significance in the religious history of Puri. ‘Bedi Hanuman’ literally means ‘Chained Hanuman’, and the reason for such a name has an interesting story behind it. The shrine is also called Daria Mahavir Temple, where ‘Daria’ means Sea and ‘Mahavir’ meaning Lord Hanuman. It is a belief that it is Daria Mahavir’s duty to protect Puri against the fury of the sea and ensure that it does not cross the peripheral boundaries of the city. History of Bedi Hanum...

 Temple info -1865 கோயில் தகவல் -1865 Bucesvara Temple, Koravangala The Bucesvara temple (also spelt Bucheshwara or Bucheshvara) is a simple yet elegant specimen of 12th century of Hoysala architecture. It is located in the village of Korvangla, 10 km from Hassan city, in Hassan district or Karnataka state, India. The temple was built in 1173 A.D. by a rich officer called Buci (or Buchiraja), to celebrate the coronation of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II. Nearby are two more temples that are in ruins. From the inscriptions on the premises, it is evident that these two temples had been commissioned by Buci's older brothers, Govinda and Naka. This temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India. By plan, the temple is a divikuta (two shrines) that face each other. These shrines are connected by a closed mantapa (hall) and an open mantapa. Consequently, one shrine appears much dimmer in lighting than the other. At the eastern end of the com...

 Temple info -1820 கோயில் தகவல் -1820 Marudanda Nadeswarar Temple, Angarai, Trichy Marudanda Nadeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Angarai near Lalgudi Town in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Marudanda Nadeswarar and Mother is called as Sundara Kanchani. Legends Marudandhan was the son of the sage Suholar. The sage drove away his consort (mother of Marudandhan) on charges of adultery, and thereafter she led an immoral life. As Marudandhan grew, he became a friend of the prince of the country. The prince was a lustful and salacious youth. Marudandhan too got influenced by him and became lustful. Once, womanizing, both went to an elderly woman and made merry together. Then she realized that the adult who accompanied the prince was her son. Knowing this, Marudandhan, began to lament loudly at the sin he had had committed. Pricked by this ill feeling, he discarded the material life and went to the forest and began to meditate....