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 Temple info -2090 கோயில் தகவல் -2090 Vadavamukhagneeswara Temple, Vedal,Chengalpet This is the last Pallava and early Chozha period brick temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is facing east. There are two Ambal in a separate sanctum facing south. There are many changes between our last visit to this visit. Fence has been erected. A new Vinayagar sannidhi was constructed and Ambal sannidhi renovation is in progress. Moolavar    : Sri  Vadavamuga Agneeswarar Consort      : Sri  Vasantha Nayagi Some of the Salient features of this temple are… The temple is facing east. The Balipeedam and Rishabam are at an elevated platform. Koshta murtis are installed at a latter stage. In praharam, Ambal Sannidhi, Jyeshta Devi and spaata matrikas and Chandikeswaraar.  ARCHITECTURE The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. The complete temple was built with bricks.  The Vimanam is of Gajaprishta Style from adhisthanam to...

 Temple info -2089 கோயில் தகவல் -2089 Nagunur Fort and Shiva Temples Karimnagar, Telangana Tourism The Nagunur Fort and temples are yet another evidence of the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Karimnagar. Some in the ruined stages and some in the renovated forms, these temples and other structures do display the skills of the ancient artisans and the devotion of the ancient rulers to construct the structures. The historic town of Naganur is located around 8 kms towards the north east from Karimnagar. One can find a group of ruined temples in Naganur dating back to the era of the Kalyani, Chalukyas and Kakatiyas. These temples are however believed to be built in 1200-1300 AD by the Kakatiyas. The temple had been so grand so as to have around 400 temples in it. This area of 400 temples justifies the name of the land, Nalugunovalu i.e.400. This name was later changed to Nagunur. The triple shrine temple of Lord Shiva is the biggest temple here. It attracts tourists and devo...

 Temple info -2088 கோயில் தகவல் -2088  Ganapateshwara Group of Temples ,Ghanpur  This temple is 9 km from Palampet - the location of famous Ramappa Temple and around 60 km  from warangal ( 80 min drive )  Popularly known as Kota Gullu , This group of temples is attributed to the period of  King Ganapatideva (1199–1260 CE) of Kakatiya dynasty.  Among the group of temples, the main temple dedicated to Lord shiva.  It has the sanctum , navaranga mandapa ( open), 4 sabha mandapas on side with steps.  The sanctum has beautiful 7 saka door made of black basalt .   The main attraction is of the ‘Sabhamandapa’ porches. Two ‘Madanikas’ or ‘Salabhanjikas’ still remain  on the left side of northern portico. This is similar to the Ramappa setup of 2 X 2 X 4 = 16 Madanikas ..  Apart from these, mythical figure brackets such as Gaja-Kesari, Half human-Lion form riding on elephant, Horse-head Lion back on elephant are also arranged under...

 Temple info -2087 கோயில் தகவல் -2087 Kolappaakkam Sri Agatheeswarar Kolappaakkam  (கொளப்பாக்கம்) is located at about 18 kms from Chennai. One can take the road from diagonally opposite to MIOT Hospitals off. Mount Poonamallee Road, to reach Kolappaakkam. Alternatively, one can also go from Porur via Gerugambaakkam and reach Kolappaakkam. Kolappaakkam has a beautiful Shiva temple where the main deity is Sri Agatheeswarar (also called Sri Vaakeesa Mahadhevar) and Goddess Sri Aanandhavalli. This temple is said to be over 1300 years old. According to legend, Sri Surya Bhagavan had worshipped Lord Shiva at this temple. Sri Surya Bhagavan has a separate shrine inside this temple facing the Lord towards west. This temple is one of the Navagraha temples of Chennai devoted to Sri Surya Bhagavan. The Sun God is given prominence in this temple, where all important deities of the temples are facing Surya Bhagavan shrine. The color of Vasthram (clothing) meant for Sri Surya Bhagavan is Re...

 Temple info -2086 கோயில் தகவல் -2086 Kedareshwara Temple in Halebidu Located in the Hassan District of Karnataka State, the Kedareshwara Temple is near the famous Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu, The architecture and interior of the temple are quite impressive and countless tourists visit this place every year to explore this historic temple. The temple was built in the year 1219 AD by Hoysala King Veera Ballala II and his queen Ketaladevi. The temple is made with soapstones, and it’s dedicated to the important god of the Hindus known as Lord Shiva. The brilliant architecture of the Halebidu Kedareshwara Temple is protected as national importance by the Archeological Survey of India. Here are some important details about the temple that you must know before visiting. Quick Glance  Location: Halebidu Kedareshwara Temple (Lord Shiva), Watehalla, Halebidu, Karnataka 573121  Temple timings: Morning 9:00 am to evening at 8:00 pm  Built-in: Kedareshwara Temple, 1173 – 121...

 Temple info -2085 கோயில் தகவல் -2085 SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE(SVT) 1 Temple Road, Helensburgh, Sydney, NSW – 2508, Australia SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE(SVT) > About SVT HELENSBURGH is one of the famous Hindu temples in the southern hemisphere and is held in veneration by all devotees. The Temple The temple is built on top of a hilly area 400 feet above sea level. The temple has four ‘Praharam’ (encircling corridors). Legend Helensburgh is a place of natural beauty with hills and groves surrounding it where Lord Balaji (Sri Venkateswara) with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shiva (Shri Chandramouliswarar) along with Sri Tripurasundari remained here bestowing their blessing to the devotees. Significance Of  The Sri Venkateswara Temple The Construction of Sri Venkateswara Temple started in 1978 when a small group of people had a vision to build a Hindu temple according to Vedic principles (Agama Sastras). They selected this divine site in Helensburgh because “it is said the gods always ...

 Temple info -2084 கோயில் தகவல் -2084 Also Known as the Sydney Murugan Temple, the Murugan Temple is located in the Mays Hill area, some 22 kilometers west of Sydney's central business area. Murugan temple sydney australia Murugan Temple in Sydney: A Spiritual Haven The Hindu community's temple, known as Murugan Temple, is located in Sydney's Mays Hill neighborhood of New South Wales. Lord Murugan, who is known as the god of battle, victory, information, and beauty, is the focus of this temple. The temple features amazing sculptures and complex carvings that are a visual feast, and it is built in the South Indian architectural style. History of Murugan Temple The Sydney Murugan Temple's origins may be found in the early 1980s, when a group of Tamil Hindus living in Sydney began discussing the idea of building a temple here. A Hindu organization called the Saiva Manram was founded in 1985 to manage the temple's development. at 1987, the Saiva Manram purchased an area...

 Temple info -2083 கோயில் தகவல் -2083 SRI SURYANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE, GOLLAMAMIDADA        This temple is located at a distance of 20 Km from Kakinada, 58 Km from Rajahmundry and 65 Km from Amalapuram (Via Kotipalli). Gollala Mamidada, Peddapudi Mandal, East Godavari District is a well – known pilgrim center for the last hundred years is situated on the banks of the river “Thulya Bhaga” (Antharvahini). This is one of the famous and holy pilgrim center of the East Godavari District. All over Andhra, Gollala Mamidada is called “Gopurala Mamidada”. The famous “Rama Temple” Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple at Gollalamamidada village was incepted by late Sri Kovvuri Basivi Reddy Garu in the year 1920, a great Charitable and auspicious and dedicated mind Jamindar of Gollalamamidada. He has not only rendered dedicated service for the temple, but also dedicated his life for the benefit and welfare of the public at large. This temple own 16 Acres of wet land donated by suc...

 Temple info -2082 கோயில் தகவல் -2082 Adi Kamakshi Devi Temple, Kanchipuram Adi Kamakshi Devi Temple, Kanchipuram The original Kamakshi Devi Temple is what is now known as Adi Peeteswari or the Adi Peeta Parameswari. This temple is just adjacent to the Kumarakottam, and is near to the Kamakshi Devi temple. The Devi in this Adi Kamakshi temple is called by various names like Kirtimati, Devagarbha in extant Tantric works like Tantrachudamani. She has four hands containing in each of them respectively, Ankusa, Pasa, Abhaya and a Kapala. This description corresponds to those extant old tantric works. Further, Girvanendra Saraswathi describes precisely this Swaroopa as Kameswari. Adi Shankaracharya, the famous 8th-century CE scholar and saint, established the Sri Chakra at this original Kamakshi Devi temple in the trough-like structure in that shrine. The Acharya changed the fierce form of worship into a Sowmiya form. This Sri Chakra soon became the All India famous Kamakoti Peeta. The ...

 Temple info -2081 கோயில் தகவல் -2081 Kailasanathasamy Temple, Pasuvanthanai, Thoothukudi Kailasanathasamy Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva is located in Pasuvanthanai which is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the district headquarters Thoothukudi of Tamilnadu State. The main deity Kailasanathar is in linga form and it is a Suyambu in origin, goddess is Anandavalli. Legends The legend goes by the way that, this village and surrounding village were grazing ground for the cows of local chieftain from Kayathar. Everyday a cow moved away from its herd and worshipped a linga under the Vilvam tree and offered its milk. Taking cognizance of total volume of milk going down gradually, king ordered to find the reason. To a surprise, his servants found a cow worshipping and offering milk. They dug the place and found to a lingam underneath the tree. A temple was raised on the same place. The Temple This temple is rich in sculptures and pond with its flight of steps adds beauty to the temple ...