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 Temple info -2180 கோயில் தகவல் -2180 Chennur Agastheeswara Swamy Temple Chennur Shivalyam or Agastheswara Alayam is located in chennur village, Mancherial district, Telangana State, India on the banks of Godavari river around 30 kms from Mancherial town. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. Chennur Sri Agastheeswara Swamy Temple is the ancient shivalayam in this area with very old inscriptions in Dravida language. it is said that Agasthya Mahamuni himself performed puja in this temple, was visited by Srikrishna Devaraya. Maha Shivaratri is the major annual festival, celebrated with religious gaiety and pomp in Agastheeswara Swamy Temple. Sage Agasthya Maharshi installed this lingam and did poojas to the Shivalinga’s on his journey from Kasi to Dakshina yatra and named it Agasteshwaram. Hence it was named as Agastheeswara Temple. Public from different communities come from far places to immerse the remnant of the dead bodies in the form of ashes, in holy river Godavari which is ...

 Temple info -2179 கோயில் தகவல் -2179 The Sri Ananthavalli sametha Agastheeswarar Malai kovil temple is situated in Kancheepuram District, Mathuranthakam Taluk, on the Chennai – Tiruchy National highway. This temple was constructed in 1097 AD by Kulothunga Chola III and was later maintained by King Raja Raja. This temple later became dilapidated due to a lack of proper maintenance. Lord Shiva and Parvathy, according to legend, gave Sage Agastya darshan on this hill. Reconstruction work in this temple is now progressing under Lord Agastheewarar's guidance. We first come across Lord Vinayaga, also known as Pathala Vinayagar, as we ascend the stairs, and after offering him prayers, we proceed to Goddess Ananthavalli shrine, which is located on the South Prakaram. Lord Agatheswara is depicted as a linga. This temple has a special Pradosha pooja, and devotees perform girivalam of the mountain on Pournami (Full Moon) day. காஞ்சிபுரம் மாவட்டம், மதுராந்தகம் தாலுகாவில், சென்னை - திருச்சி தே...

 Temple info -2178 கோயில் தகவல் -2178 Sri Kannur Amman Temple, Vada Virinjipuram, Near Virinjipuram, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu This is an Amman Temple known as Arulmigu Kannur Amman Temple located on the main road in Vadavirinchipuram close to Virinjipuram.  The Presiding Deity is Arulmigu Kannur Amman who is made out of a Black Idol and kept in the Sanctum Sanctorum.  Opposite to the main building of the Sanctum is a tinned roofing under which a Simha Vaahanam of a Lion and a Bali Peedam carved out of a black stone are kept.  Close to it is a Thirusoolam or a Trident and a camphor stand.  There is another Swayambhu Kannur Amman which many say as the original Kannur Amman and this is found adjacent to the Main Shrine beneath a Arasa Maram and a Neem Tree.  This area is like a Divine Shrine with a mini compound but it does not have a roofing and Devotees come and pray before the Swayambhu Amman with reverence.  Close to it is an Anthill and this is w...

 Temple info -2177 கோயில் தகவல் -2177 Sri Kamakshiamman kovil is situated in the heart of Kannur, kerala at P.K. Road, Kannur.  The presiding deity is Sri Kamakshiamman in the roopa of santha swaroopam.  The upadevas are as following. RUDRATHANDAVA MOORTHY – Kaval Deivam (Chodalamadan/Smasanavasm) GURU – Adhi guru of Khestrastalam ASWATHA NAGA VINAYAKAR – The sanctum sanctoruim is installed with Naga prathista along with Vinayakar behind the banyan (Aswatha) tree. UCHUMA KALI – Kaval Deivam DURGA (RAHU) SRI BALA SUBRAMANIYAM The renouned temple is said to be 700 years old, and was worshipped with sankalpa prathista as Thrisoolam. It seems the same was worshipped by divine saint as his Ishtadevada Sri. Kamakshiamman. The saint at present we presume as GURU, on his journey or divine yatra found this place as sacred, hence discontinued his yatra and started his rituals and poojas at this sanctity.  It is told that the Divine Guru has reached his ultimate and still livin...

 Temple info -2176 கோயில் தகவல் -2176 Irattai Anjaneyar Temple, Melapathy, Mayiladuthurai Irattai Anjaneyar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in Melapathy Village near Sembanarkoil Town in Tharangampadi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated on the banks of Cauvery river. Farmers from this region pray to Lord Anjaneya for good agricultural yields. Legends As per legend, two monkeys helped in building a bridge across the Cauvery river. The two monkeys took rest in an Illupai forest nearby after the completion of the bridge works and died in that spot itself. People believed that Lord Anjaneya himself came in the form of monkeys and had helped them in the bridge construction works. The villages built a temple in memory of these two monkeys. Thus, the temple came to be called as Irattai Anjaneyar Temple. Connectivity The temple is located at about 1 Km from Sembanarkoil Melamukuttu Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Sembanarkoil Bus Stop, 2 K...

 Temple info -2175 கோயில் தகவல் -2175 Sree Seetharamaswamy Temple An integral part of the temple town of Thrissur, the Sree Seetharamaswamy Temple, Pushpagiri, established on 11-06-1899, is situated 6 degrees Northwest of the mighty Vadakkunnathan Temple. The Seetharamaswamy Temple, Pushpagiri enshrines Lord Seetharaman within the ‘Srikovil’ that boasts a stunning ‘Gajaprashta’ spire that is not commonly seen in Kerala temple architecture. Apart from Sita Rama enshrined in the main sanctum facing west, Hanuman, Lakshmana, Ganapati, Sri Parvati, Shiva, and Subrahmanya, are also enshrined in the temple, and now the Navagraha and Dharmashasta are separately enshrined within the premises. There is also a Shiva temple a little away from the sanctum sanctorum but within this temple's premises. The eminence of various prestigious temples in the town of Thrissur is a direct reflection of the spiritual evolution of its inhabitants. The temple is now managed by the Temple Managing Committee ...

 Temple info -2174 கோயில் தகவல் -2174 Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Alkur, Raichur District, Karnataka This Temple is located in Alkur just 100 meters away from 12 Jyothirlinga Temple and it is believed to have been built around 500 years ago.  It has a small Welcome Arch.  The Presiding Deity here is Mallikarjunaswamy who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. On entering the Temple there is a pedestal on which a stone Dwajasthambam is kept and close to it is a Naga Devatha Statue.  On entering the Main Temple both sides are neatly tiled with stone pillars which are so nice to see.  In the Sanctum Sanctorum Lord Shiva as Mallikarjuna Swamy is worshipped as a Lingam with the Serpant God standing guard as His Kavasam.  Behind Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is God Vishnu made out of a black stone.  Both these Idols are said to be Swayambhu in nature.  This Temple is very unique since Maha Vishnu and Shiva occupy the same Sanctum Sanctorum and this is not found ...

 Temple info -2173 கோயில் தகவல் -2173 Sri Ponnambalanathar Temple/ ஸ்ரீ பொன்னம்பலநாத சுவாமி கோயில், Silattur /சிலட்டூர், Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu. Sri Ponnamabalanathar Temple is a Gajaprishta / Gajabrushta Vimana Temple, is rarely available in south part  of Tamil Nadu and one of the three such temples in Pudukkottai District.   Moolavar  : Sri Ponnambala Nathar Consort    : Sri Soundarya Nayaki Some of the salient features of this Temple are... The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. The 5 tier Rajagopuram is under construction. Balipeedam, Rishabam, Kodimaram are in front of Mukha mandapam. The Donors sculptors in anjali hastam are at the entrance of ardha mandapam like dwarapalakas. Vinayagar and Murugan are at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum. In kostam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy ( sannidhi is in front of Vimanam, may be due to space constraint ), Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. In praharam Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subraman...

 Temple info -2172 கோயில் தகவல் -2172 Sri Agastheeswarar Temple / Kamakshi Samedha Agastheeswarar Temple / Ancient Lord Shiva Temple / காமாக்ஷி உடனுறை அகத்தீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில், Orathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. This Agastheeswarar Temple at Orathur is on the way to Padappai from Siruvanjur, in Chengalpattu District. This place was called as Oorathur during Pallava and Chozha's period and latter got corrupted to the present name of Orathur. It is believed that, this is one of the 108 Shiva Lingas installed and worshiped by the  Sage Agasthiyar in Thondai Nadu. This is also one of the “Thevara Vaippu sthalam”, sung by Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal. Thirunavukkarau Swamigal has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of Agatheechuram along with Nandhikechuram, Mahalaechuram, Nagechuram, Kodeechuram, Kondeechuram, Kukkudechuram, Akkeechuram, Adakechuram, Ayaneechuram Aththeechuram, Siddheechuram and Ramechuram.  நாடகமா டிடநந்தி கேச்சுரமா காளேச்         ச...

 Temple info -2171 கோயில் தகவல் -2171 Sri Balambiga Udanurai Sri Mugalieswarar / அருள்மிகு ஸ்ரீ பாலாம்பிகை உடனுறை ஸ்ரீ முகலீஸ்வரர் ஆலயம் / Sri Mugaleeswarar Temple, Mugalivakkam, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.  The temple premises consists of A mariamman temple, A Shiva temple and a Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Moolavar  : Sri Mugalieswarar Consort    : Sri Balambigai Some of the salient features of this temple are… The temple is facing east with balipeedam and rishabam. Bala Vinayagar and Balamurugan are at the entrance of mukha  mandapam.  Moolavar is at an elevated level. Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum. A small Rishabam and a balipeedam are in front of sanctum sanctorum.  In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. In praharam, Nalvar, 63var, Vinayagar, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durgai, Sri Valli Devasena  Subramaniyar, Chandikeswarar, Palliyarai, Natarajar , Kala bairavar, Chandran and Suriyan. ARCHI...

 Temple info -2170 கோயில் தகவல் -2170 Sri Agastheeswarar Temple / ஸ்ரீ அகஸ்தீஸ்வரர் கோயில், முகலிவாக்கம் / Mugalivakkam, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.  Sri Agastheeswarar Temple, which is  about 200 meters from Mugalieswarar Temple.    Moolavar  : Sri Agastheeswarar Consort    : Sri Parvathambigai Some of the salient features of this temple are… The temple is facing east. Stucco image of Shiva and Parvati are on the top of the mukha mandapam. The balipeedam and a rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam.. Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Ambal Parvathambigai, Bairavar Chandikeswarar and Navagrahas are in the praharam. ARCHITECTURE The temple is under renovation during my Visit.  An eka tala Gajaprishta Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco images of Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Brahma are in the Greeva koshtam. The entrance to the sanctum sanctorum is very small. Viewing from inside, the temple was built wit...

 Temple info -2169 கோயில் தகவல் -2169 Thiruvimbilappan temple, Venganallur  , Chelakkara This temple is located  in Venganallur , a village adjoining Chelakkara  , a small  town of Trichur district Thiruvimbilappan is Lord Shiva   and it is believed it was  consecrated  originally by  Saint Parasurama.The God is suppose d to be fierce and is described as “Maha Kala Roopam) , The temple has also upadevathas of Parvathi , Ganapathi, Dakshinamurthy , Subrahmanya , Ayyappan, Anthimahakalan, Bhadra kali and Naga  devathas.The temple is believed to be built in  11th century Story of origin of temple   There was a Namubudiri in Vezhanezhi mana of Chelakkara  who used to be a great devotee of Vadakkunathan of Trichur.Due to old age, when he could not go, God shiva assured him that he will come to Chelakkara. There  was a place  in chelakkara   surrounded by  Veembu(വീമ്പ് (kydia calycina) trees, It se...

 Temple info -2168 கோயில் தகவல் -2168 Neminatha Neminātha (Devanagari: नेमिनाथ) (Sanskrit: नेमिनाथः), also known as Nemi and Ariṣṭanemi (Devanagari: अरिष्टनेमि), is the twenty-second Tīrthaṅkara of Jainism in the present age (Avasarpini). Neminatha lived 81,000 years before the 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanatha. According to traditional accounts, he was born to King Samudravijaya and Queen Shivadevi of the Yadu dynasty in the north Indian city of Sauripura. His birth date was the fifth day of Shravana Shukla of the Jain calendar. Krishna, who was the 9th and last Jain Vasudev, was his first cousin. Neminatha 22nd Tirthankara Member of Tirthankara, Salakapurusa, Arihant and Siddha Neminath Bhagwan Idol of Neminatha at Girnar Hill, Gujarat Other names Nemi, Nem Venerated in Jainism Predecessor Naminatha Successor Parshvanatha Symbol Shankha (conch)  Height 10 bows – 98 feet (30 m) Age 1000 Color Black Gender Male Personal information Born Ariṣṭanemi Sauripura Died Girnar Parents Sam...

 Temple info -2167 கோயில் தகவல் -2167 Moti Dungri Temple,Jaipur Moti Dungri is one of the most revered sites in Jaipur. The temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is set atop a hill. The temple is a fine example of Jaipur's rich cultural heritage and religious beauty. It draws devotees from far and wide to experience its mystical charm. History: This beautiful temple was constructed in the early 18th century by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal. He was a renowned jeweler of Jaipur. Its name, translating to "Pearl Hill" in English, reflects the temple's beauty and spiritual significance. Legend The Moti Dungri Temple's origins are veiled in tales of legend and myth. Among the numerous legends surrounding the temple, one of the most renowned revolves around its primary deity, Lord Ganesha. According to this legend, the idol of Lord Ganesha, initially intended for a different location, encountered an obstacle while being transported, unable to progress beyond the hill where the templ...